Slovakia's PM Robert Fico to have permanent health issues after shooting

The Slovakian Prime Minister was shot in the abdomen in May as he greeted supporters in the town of Handlova.

‘Heart Strings’ Review: Schmaltzy Musical Drama About a Rigged Reality Show Is Pleasant but Predictable

In the interest of full disclosure, it should be stated at the outset that “Heart Strings,” a musical drama about a young couple competing against each other in a reality TV show, was co-written (with director Ate de Jong) by Steven Gaydos, a 30-year veteran of Variety. As he

Economic turmoil in Bolivia fuels distrust in government and its 'failed coup' claim

Whether the coup attempt was real or not, some Bolivians say they no longer believe what their leader says, and he'd be better served addressing the gasping economy and less time on political stunts.

Can Le Pen win majority in French second-round election? | Radio Schuman

Rassemblement National is likely to secure around 33.5% of the vote according to an Ipsos poll, followed by the left wing New Popular Front at 28.1%. Will the far-right Rassemblement's political opponents now cooperate effectively?

Chinese badminton player, 17, dies after collapsing on court in Indonesia

Africa: School Feeding - AU Lauds Nigeria, Says 65.4m Kids Now Beneficiaries in Africa

[Vanguard] The African Union AU has lauded the Nigerian homegrown school feeding initiative, noting that no fewer than 65.4 million children in 51 countries now benefit from various school feeding programmes in Africa.

How Google migrated billions of lines of code from Perforce to Piper

Article URL: https://graphite.dev/blog/google-perforce-to-piper-migration Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40842968 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

French election results: winners and losers in Paris

For the first time, the far-right National Rally has topped the legislative polls in France, more than doubling its support, while President Emmanuel Macron has been left reeling.

Africa: '3 Out of 5 Young Activists Face Online Harassment Globally for Posting Human Rights Content'

[Daily Trust] Three out of five child and young human rights defenders face online harassment in connection with their activism, according to a new analysis of 400 responses to an Amnesty International questionnaire, distributed to young activists across 59 countries.

European Markets Rally on Bets Le Pen to Miss Absolute Majority

China rocket crashes after 'accidental' launch

Footage shows the Tianlong-3 rocket falling back to Earth and exploding in a hillside in central China.

Mozilla is an advertising company now

Article URL: https://www.jwz.org/blog/2024/06/mozilla-is-an-advertising-company-now/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40842808 Points: 13 # Comments: 2

French legislative elections: What's next for President Macron's party?

After a new crushing defeat at the hands of the far-right in the first round of the legislative elections on Sunday, the future of French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party is at stake with some experts even questioning whether it will continue to exist.

Inside the Vatican pavilion’s eye-opening prison exhibition at the Venice Biennale

The exhibition, With my eyes, has sight and perception at its heart and controversially transforms the Vatican pavilion from a women's jail into a gallery.

Ahead in markets: The focus remains on EU inflation and US jobs data

The week will be focused on key economic data and political events including the euro area’s inflation readings, jobs data from the US, and the UK’s general election.

Boeing Agrees to Buy Spirit AeroSystems, a Longtime Supplier

Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/business/boeing-spirit-aerosystems-acquisition.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40842794 Points: 15 # Comments: 4

Will Orbán continue to go against the EU grain as Hungary takes over bloc's presidency?

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long been accused of dismantling democratic institutions and violating the EU's standards on the rule of law, leading the bloc's legislature in May to call for the presidency to be taken out of Hungary's hands entirely.

Africa: AU Sells Nigeria School Feeding Programme to Other African Countries

[Leadership] African Union (AU) has called on African leaders to emulate Nigeria in transitioning its school feeding programme from federal government-led to state government's ownership.

Boeing announces purchase of Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion in stock

Africa: How Access to U.S. Market Changed the Fortunes of Two South African Sisters - AGOA

[Africa Renewal] Two entrepreneurs take traditional African designs and sustainable materials and turn them into international success

Africa: Fossil Insects Help to Reconstruct the Past - How I Ended Up Studying Them (And You Can Too)

[The Conversation Africa] When I tell people that I study fossils, many assume I am talking about dinosaurs or some equally impressive extinct creatures. But there's far more to be found in the global fossil record, like plants, fish and insects.

Africa: 2024 SDG Report Highlights Stalled Progress and Growing Inequities As 2030 Deadline Approaches

[Africa Renewal] Urgent call for stronger global cooperation to fulfil the 2030 promise

Africa: UN Rights Chief Calls Time On 'Economic Violence' Against Women and Girls

[UN News] On Friday, at the UN Human Rights Council's (OHCHR) first panel for the annual full-day discussion on women's rights, The UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Friday told a Human Rights Council panel that it's time to eliminate laws and practices that contribute to

Africa: We Finally Know Why Some People Got Covid While Others Didn't

[The Conversation Africa] Throughout the pandemic, one of the key questions on everyone's mind was why some people avoided getting COVID, while others caught the virus multiple times.

Saving or splurging: Where are young people most financially literate?

Knowing how to manage money is more important than ever, says the OECD, but nearly one in five students surveyed lacked basic proficiency.

At least 30 Reform candidates have cast doubt on human-induced global heating

Exclusive: Analysis of social media posts, including by candidates projected to win seats, finds multiple mentions of ‘hoaxes’ and ‘the Illuminati’ At least 30 Reform UK candidates have posted material or made statements that cast doubt on the validity of human-induced global

‘We can’t let the animals die’: drought leaves Sicilian farmers facing uncertain future

Rainfall is down 40% since 2003 and experts predict a third of Sicily will be desert by 2030 Every morning, as soon as he wakes up, Luca Cammarata looks to the sky in the hope that some clouds on the horizon will bring a few drops of water. On his farm in the Sicilian interior,

Russia’s devastating glide bombs keep falling on its own territory

Internal Russian documents show how often its glide bombs hit its own territory, likely due to faulty guidance systems, say experts.

These are the top 5 sources of microplastics in your home: Here's how to avoid them

These everyday household items could be leaching microplastics into your diet.

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‘I am ashamed’: France’s leftists worry about far-right gains, hope for second-round success

Protesters gathered with the left-wing coalition at Place de la République in Paris after the results of the first round of France’s legislative election showed strong gains for the far-right.

Let's Stop Asking "Why Do You Want to Work for Us?" In Interviews

Article URL: https://nelson.cloud/lets-stop-asking-why-do-you-want-to-work-for-us-in-interviews/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40842603 Points: 93 # Comments: 110

Bardella pledges to be 'prime minister for all French people' after topping election results

The far-right National Rally secured around a third of the vote in the first round of French legislative elections, but that might still not be enough to gain an absolute majority in the National Assembly.

Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed’s ‘Barzakh’ Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Series “Barzakh,” starring top Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, has unveiled a trailer. Set in the Hunza Valley, “Barzakh” centers on a 76-year-old man who surprises his estranged children and grandchildren by announcing his engagement to the ghost of his first

Usher, Victoria Monét and Tyla Win Big at 2024 BET Awards

Usher, Victoria Monét and Tyla were just a few of the big winners at the 2024 BET Awards, which took place in Los Angeles tonight at the Peacock Theatre. Taraji P. Henson hosted the four-hour show, which featured a parade of performances from Lauryn Hill, Will Smith, Megan Thee

Boeing to buy Spirit Aero in $4.7 billion deal after months of talks

Killer Mike Breaks Silence on Grammy Awards Arrest With New Single ‘Humble Me’

Shortly after winning album of the year at the BET Awards 2024, Killer Mike broke his silence on his arrest at the Grammy Awards with his new single “Humble Me,” which serves as the first taste of an upcoming project described as an epilogue to his last album “Michael.” “Humble

No Nvidia in Your Portfolio? ‘You’re Just Toast’

Subzero temperatures recorded in southern Brazil

Areas in southern Brazil recorded subzero temperatures Sunday as a strong and broad mass of polar air hit the States of Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, Agencia Brasil reported citing data from the National Meteorological Institute (Inmet) as well as from

Here's how much Americans think they need to make to feel financially secure

The threshold for living comfortably has gotten much higher in many Americans’ minds. Read more...

What Taiwan is learning from the war in Ukraine

For the Taiwanese public, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has revealed the dangers at their own doorstep, said Taiwan’s de facto ambassador in Washington.