Tunisia polling stations silent in parliamentary election
Tunisia’s parliamentary election looked set for a very low turnout as most political parties boycotted, denouncing it as culmination of…
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Football Star Cristiano Ronaldo future after Portugal’s World Cup defeat
Football Star Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal career is hanging in the balance following Portugal’s crushing 1-0 loss to Morocco.
Hockey Canada chief, entire board of directors resign
The head of Hockey Canada and entire board of directors resigned following revelations that body used shady funds to pay…
Ardern gov’t considers cow, sheep burp tax to curb emissions
New Zealand’s proposed taxing greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to…
Unarmed Afghan were routinely shot dead “in cold blood” by UK forces, BBC unveils
At least 54 Afghans were killed by British special forces in suspicious circumstances during the 2010-11 Helmand tour.
Uber received help from politicians,broke laws in global push: Reports
Uber lobbied politicians,received assistance from politicians including French President Emmanuel Macron, according to newspaper reports.
UK election defeats, Boris Johnson under intense pressure
Conservatives lost two parliamentary seats, a crushing blow that prompted resignation of its chairman and intensified doubts about the future…
Republican allies sought pardons after supporting attempts to overturn election
At least five congressional Republican allies of Donald Trump sought pardons after supporting his attempts to overturn his 2020 election…
Shaken by cost-of-living squeeze, British consumers cut back on shopping
British consumers cut back on shopping in May in the face of fast-rising inflation, and a measure of their confidence…
Sexual assault in Australia mining sector, commissioner called urgent changes
Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner called for changes after government report found sexual harassment and assault were rife in sector.
Kais Saied have serious life threats, a separate attack foiled:Official says
Tunisia’s interior ministry says it had information about serious threats to life of the president and foiled a separate attack…
World first commercial anti-virus software founder corpse faces legal difficulties
Software entrepreneur John McAfee corpse remains in Spanish morgue a year after as a legal case lodged by his family…
Iran changed head of Revolutionary Guards intelligence unit
Iran has replaced its intelligence chief Hossein Taeb, who had held the position for more than 12 years, the Guards…
Bidders considering offering up to $51 per share to Toshiba
Toshiba, which is exploring strategic options, said it had received eight initial buyout proposals and two proposals for capital alliances.
Airbus-Qatar jet dispute:Two high-tech Airbus A350 jets sit idle
Two high-tech Airbus A350 jets sit idle with their windows taped and engines covered in a floodlit hangar in Gulf,…
France starts investigation into rape allegations against female minister
Public prosecutor’s office opened investigation into allegations of rape against French Secretary of State for Development Chrysoula Zacharopoulou.
Twitter might allow users to blocks offensive comments
Billionaire Elon Musk’s vision for Twitter might allow users to turn on setting that blocks offensive comments.
Climate change impact: Sea in Nigeria swallowing homes
When an ocean surge washed away Mureni Sanni Alakija’s house in 2011, he took a loan to build a home…
IMF team arrives crisis-hit Sri Lanka for bailout talks
International Monetary Fund team began bailout talks, with police called to escort a top government official to the negotiations after…
Former rebel fighter wins Colombia’s presidency
Former member of the M-19 movement, Gustavo Petro wins Colombia’s presidential runoff with 50.5 percent of the vote.
Germany will provide 15 billion euro credit line to fill gas storage
Germany will provide an additional 15 billion euros in credit lines for the purchase of gas to replenish storage facilities.
Apple workers vote to join a union
Apple Inc workers in the city of Maryland have voted to join a union, becoming the first retail employees of…