Новости за 06.08.2024

As far-right riots grip England, provocative tech billionaire Elon Musk is posting sympathy for the anti-immigration demonstrators, angering the U.K. government, which blames social media companies for fueling the unrest.

A security officer shot Shayne Sussman one time around 1 a.m. on Saturday after Sussman attempted to stab another security officer, nearly striking him in the head.

A spokesperson for the ANSWER Coalition told Newsweek that "it is just as important as ever to protest."

ROMESH RANGANATHAN has proved himself as a game show host, radio star and travel presenter – but now he’s tackling investigative journalism.

SFGATE columnist Drew Magary lays out the next line of attack for Harris' VP pick.

Team Nigeria's Samuel Ogazi has eclipsed a longstanding record at the Olympic Games after securing passge into the finals of the men's 400m at the Paris showpiece.

Charles Barkley is walking back his retirement plans. The longtime sports broadcasters and TNT Sports today issued a joint press release in which they “reaffirmed his long-term commitment” that will see the Hall of Famer “exclusively contribute to TNT Sports for many years to come.” In June, when TNT parent Warner Bros. Discovery was on […]

INDIA bloc parties staged a protest in Parliament premises on Tuesday to press for the rollback of 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on life and health insurance premiums. MPs from various parties such as TMC, Congress, AAP and NCP (SC), among others, participated in the protest on the steps leading to the Makar Dwar of Parliament. Carrying placards reading "Tax terrorism", the protesting MPs raised slogans demanding that the GST on life and health insurance premiums be rolled back. Trinamool... Читать дальше...

The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on a Paraguayan tobacco company for allegedly financing the country’s controversial former president

The characterization, by Donald Trump and his surrogates, of Vice President Kamala Harris’s alleged failings concerning border security is an amalgam of willful ignorance and bad faith. The many lies and half-truths are often spewed by Brandon Judd, the president of the Border Patrol Union who sometimes “opens” for the former President at some of his many rallies. Judd, it seems, is much more interested in parroting the Trump orthodoxy on Border Security than serving as a leader with the integrity... Читать дальше...

Bangladesh’s Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus has been tapped to lead an interim government after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The country’s presidency announced this on Wednesday. The decision “to form an interim government with… Yunus as its chief” was taken at a meeting of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, military leaders and the heads

Jennifer Garner's quip in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' about her ex didn't get Ben Affleck's okay.

Venezuela’s government believed its control of all levers of power would give the country’s authoritarian president an Election Day victory. A rebellion by its supporters undid the plan.

US intelligence has warned Tel Aviv that Tehran may be planning a 'double-tap' onslaught with missile barrages from both Iran and Hezbollah

Conservative MPs are calling on the House public safety committee to investigate the case of a father and son in Toronto charged with multiple terrorism-related offences.

Jess Phillips is the Home Office Minister - she shouldn't be trying to justify mindless violence going on in her constituency on social media, says Carole Malone.

According to Headspace’s 2024 Workforce State of Mind report, one in four respondents say election stress impacts their mental health at work, with Gen Z feeling the brunt of it most strongly. How can business leaders support employees through this turbulent time?

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has reopened all camping and day-use sites in the Narrow Island group of Lake George Islands. The sites reopen almost three weeks after a storm caused damage to the area.

HARARE, Zimbabwe - The U.N. World Food Program has faced challenges in raising $400 million for its Southern Africa drought response, collecting just one-fifth of what it needs to help seven countries in the region, a WFP spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Germany forward Niklas Fullkrug has applauded West Ham United's attacking midfielder including Ghanaian Mohammed Kudus after joining the Hammers.

Helen George reportedly split from her boyfriend and co-star Olly Rix just months ago after meeting on the Call The Midwife set

Tim Walz meme fervor followed the announcement that Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen the Minnesota governor as her 2024 running mate. She had narrowed the shortlist to Walz and Josh Shapiro over the weekend as the political left held their breath over whether she would pick the Pennsylvania governor or choose the more progressive option.

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has sparked mixed reactions online after a clip of a raunchy outfit she wore to the CropOver Carnival in Barbados emerged on social media.

WASHINGTON - China said it would begin adding controls and regulation to the production of three chemicals used to make illicit fentanyl, the White House said on Tuesday, calling the move 'a valuable step forward.'

Cal Kestis returns to his last-gen roots soon. | Image: EA

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is officially available for preorder for the Xbox One and PS4 ahead of a September 17th launch, EA announced today. The game, which arrived on PC and current-gen consoles in April 2023, costs $49.99 on Xbox One and PS4, standard edition only — the deluxe version is still reserved for newer consoles and PCs.