‘Extremely dangerous’: Caribbean braces for Hurricane Beryl as extraordinary storm season begins

Experts have warned there could be an extraordinary 13 category one or above hurricanes between June and November this year.

Ultra-Orthodox protest against enlist order turns violent

Thousands of men protested in an ultra-Orthodox neighbourhood against the order, many threw rocks and attacked the car of a cabinet minister.

Killer Mike Triumphantly Wins Best Album At BET Awards In Same Building As Grammys Arrest

Killer Mike stood tall in the Peacock Theatre at the BET Awards, the same venue as his controversial arrest at the Grammys earlier this year.

Israel strikes Gaza as militants claim rocket barrage

Israeli forces struck southern Gaza's main city Monday after a rocket barrage claimed by militant group Islamic Jihad, and as shelling and fighting raged on across the besieged Palestinian territory. A group of Palestinian detainees meanwhile returned to the Gaza Strip,

Euro 2024 preview: France and Belgium meet in heavyweight tie amid strong criticism

The top two European teams in the FIFA ranking have been facing criticism about their performances in the tournament.

UK house prices edge up in June, despite higher mortgage rates

British house prices showed a small gain in June from May but the impact of higher borrowing costs is still weighing on the property market, mortgage lender Nationwide says.

Uruguay's internal elections: Delgado, Orsi, and Ojeda to vie for Presidency

Uruguay's internal elections concluded yesterday, confirming Álvaro Delgado, Yamandú Orsi, and Andrés Ojeda as presidential candidates for their respective parties. The elections, held amidst a notably low turnout, saw some unexpected developments, particularly within the

Milei not attending Mercosur Summit to dodge Lula faceoff

Argentine President Javier Milei will not be traveling to Asunción for the upcoming Mercosur Summit in the Paraguayan capital on July 8 in a move to avoid meeting face-to-face with his Brazilian colleague Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, whom he dubbed a "corrupt Communist" during

At least 55 Palestinians detained by Israel in Gaza released

In video comments aired by Palestinian media following his release, Abu Selmia accused Israeli authorities of mistreating Palestinian detainees, saying they are "subjected to daily physical and psychological humiliation”.

French Directors Benoit Jacquot, Jacques Doillon Questioned by Police Over Rape, Sexual Assault Accusations by Judith Godreche

French directors Benoit Jacquot (“Farewell, My Queen”) and Jacques Doillon (“The Little Gangster”) were summoned by police on July 1 for questioning in connection with complaints filed by actor Judith Godreche on Feb. 8. The two directors were taken in custody by the Juvenile

Team Falklands and President Milei eclectic foreign policy

Team Falklands, which recently visited the Caribbean, United States, and United Nations in New York and Canada felt they came across a new attitude towards peoples' right to self-determination, mostly privately, which anyhow did not prevent overwhelming support for Argentina's

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘Pay or Consent’ Advertising Model Under EU Scrutiny

The European Commission has raised concerns over Meta’s “pay or consent” advertising model for Facebook and Instagram users in the EU. In preliminary findings released on Monday, regulators suggest the social media giant’s approach may not comply with the Digital Markets Act

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Hurricane Beryl: Airports shut as Caribbean residents urged to shelter

People in the Caribbean are bracing for the hurricane, which has formed unusually early in the season.

Rohit Sharma joins Kohli in retiring from international T20s

Rohit Sharma confirmed in a press conference after the final against South Africa that this was his last game as well.

Bolivian President denies self-coup allegations

Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora asked former head of state Evo Morales Ayma not to be gullible enough to believe the self-coup narrative allegedly promoted by fascist rightwing groups and insisted that what happened on June 26 was a failed attempt to overthrow him by force.

DOJ readying criminal charges against Boeing for deadly 737 MAX crashes

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Netflix and Amazon Dominate Commissioning by Streamers, Tilting the Content Market Away From U.S., Towards Local – Study

Netflix and Amazon returned to dominance in commissioning of original content worldwide, in the first quarter of this year, says researchnand consultancy firm Ampere Analysis. The pair had been challenged in recent years by the launch of studio-backed SVoD platforms, but the

Rick Ross Attacked By Drake Goons After Playing Kendrick Lamar Diss At Canada Show

Rick Ross and his entourage got into a nasty brawl with Drake's OVO goons after the MMG boss played Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' at a festival in Canada.

Morning Report — Biden waves off debate detractors

President Biden is determined to plow ahead with his campaign to try to defeat former President Trump in November, he and his surrogates said over the weekend. They spoke ahead of expected new polling that will gauge the thinking of an estimated 51 million viewers who watched

Chuck Schumer faces heat as landmark bill to protect kids online stalls in Congress

The Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA would impose a legal “duty of care” on social media firms to protect minors from harassment, bullying, anxiety and sex abuse – or face enforcement action by the Federal Trade Commission.

Africa: The Rise of Africa's Gen Zs - From TikTok, X to the Streets

[Independent (Kampala)] On June 18, 2024, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose proposed tax reforms, marking a significant shift in the landscape of youth activism and advocacy in Africa.

Emotional Usher accepts lifetime achievement award

In his acceptance speech, Usher said "getting here hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it".

Africa: Nairobi Among Major Cities Routes in Africa Not Served By Airbus

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi has been listed among the major city routes in Africa not served by Airbus, a global aerospace and aviation corporation.

Netanyahu: 'no change' on Israel's stance on Gaza ceasefire deal

Netanyahu has said there is no change in his position on a captive exchange deal with Hamas in Gaza, as he continues to oppose a permanent ceasefire.

Prospects brighten as Turkey taken off money laundering 'grey list'

In a landmark move, Turkey has now been taken off the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s "grey list", a decision which is expected to go a long way in supporting the country's economic recovery.

Biden's family urges him to stay in White House race

Relatives of the president encourage him to ignore calls to step aside after a disastrous debate.

Union calls off Port Talbot strike action

The Unite union has agreed to call off a strike that could have accelerated the closure of Tata's steel plant.

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Wu-Tang Clan & Nike Hint At Return Of Fan-Favorite Collaboration

Wu-Tang Clan and Nike's official social media accounts joined forces to drop what fans in the sneaker world think is a pretty obvious hint about a new release.

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Research shows Darwin and Wallace both right on butterfly evolution

Pioneering AI-powered research on butterflies has probed the under-studied evolution of females and adds to a debate between the founding fathers of evolution.

Senate Democrats circle wagons around Biden

Senate Democrats are President Biden's bulwark in the Democratic Party and are sticking with him firmly, despite his disastrous debate performance in Atlanta. Senate Democrats believe that Biden, even with his shaky performance, is a stronger general election candidate than

Progressives unleash fury on AIPAC after Bowman loss

Progressives are venting loudly about the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) after Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s (D-N.Y.) loss chipped away at the “squad’s" ranks. AIPAC was one of the greatest forces working against Bowman, playing big by pouring millions into a

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Historic win for far right in French first-round vote

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party and allies had 33 percent of the vote, a historic win.

Indonesia’s ‘giveaway’ minister faces growing pressure to resign after worst cyberattack in years

An online petition demanding the resignation of Communications and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi has garnered more than 18,000 signatures.

Head of Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital released after months of detention

Pulled from a U.N. convoy, Mohamed Abu Salmiya’s detention bookended one of the most indelible chapters of Israel’s nine-month military operation in Gaza.

French court rules Ravel was sole author of Bolero in financial blow to his descendants

The court rejected claims that the iconic musical work was a collaboration with Russian set designer Alexandre Benois, in a case that could have seen 'Bolero' taken out of the public domain.

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Delgado's surprising VP choice: Valeria Ripoll, former Communist Party member

In a surprising move following the internal elections, Álvaro Delgado of the ruling center-right wing Partido Nacional announced Valeria Ripoll as his vice-presidential candidate. Ripoll, who has a notable background in union activism and a past affiliation with the Uruguayan