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Cockroach Janta Party Crosses Border, Pakistan Now 'Infested'
There are many versions of the Cockroach Janta Party in Pakistan, such as Cockroach Awami Party, Cockroach Awami League and Muttahida Cockroach Movement. The bio of the Cockroach Awami Party reads, "A political front of the youth, by the youth, for P
WHO Africa Head Says Underestimating Ebola Spread Risk Can Be "Big Mistake"
WHO regional director for Africa Mohamed Yakub Janabi said just one case of Ebola could spread the virus beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as national intelligence director, with Trump naming Aaron Lukas as acting DNI chief – US politics live
Gabbard says she is resigning after her husband was diagnosed with rare form of bone cancer; US president announces replacement on Truth SocialUS intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard leaving post after rocky tenureSign up for the Breaking News US email“There’s broad recognition there are going to be eventually less US troops in Europe than historically,” Rubio saysRubio said he didn’t set the timeline for reducing the number of US troops in Europe, but “it has been an ongoing process that started from the first day of this administration.” Continue reading...
Strait Of Hormuz Shutdown, Oil Supply Crisis Triggers 'Red Zone' Warning
The IEA has already issued warnings about 'the most severe disruption' ever; in April agency chief Fatih Birol told CNBC: "We are facing the biggest energy security threat in history."
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as Trump faces backlash over economy
Former Wall Street banker takes over amid growing concern over cost of living – and disapproval of Trump’s agendaUS politics live – latest updatesKevin Warsh has been sworn in as chair of the US Federal Reserve, tasked with steering the world’s largest economy as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure over Americans’ financial wellbeing.Warsh, handpicked by Donald Trump, takes charge of the powerful central bank as it comes under extraordinary pressure from the US president to cut interest rates, even as prices climb. Continue reading...
UK pitched single market for goods with EU in pursuit of deeper trade ties
Exclusive: Top Cabinet Office official presented idea in Brussels but sources say it was rebuffed The UK government pitched the creation of a single market for goods with the EU as the cornerstone of an ambitious attempt to reintegrate British trade back into Europe, the Guardian can reveal.During recent visits to Brussels, the Cabinet Office’s top official on EU relations, Michael Ellam, presented the idea to deepen the UK’s economic relationship with the bloc. Continue reading...
‘Dumbest way to die’: US comedian survives after 600lb fridge fell on her
Laura Clery says she was able to call 911 and have the fridge lifted off her by firefighters after she was pinned under itUS comedian Laura Clery has described how she almost died when her 600lb fridge fell on her while she was at home with her two young children and found herself pinned under the massive appliance and struggling to breathe.In an Instagram post on Thursday, Clery said the experience was the “most terrifying night of my life as a single mom”. Continue reading...
Marco Rubio: Trump ‘disappointment’ with Nato will be discussed at summit
Secretary of state suggests July meeting of alliance will be fraught as US demands help in strait of HormuzDonald Trump is disappointed that Nato allies refused to become more actively involved in attacking Iran, the US secretary of state has said, setting up what could become a fraught summit of the alliance in July.Marco Rubio, meeting with foreign ministers of the military alliance, emphasised that he expected the rift would be discussed at the July meeting in Ankara, making the summit “one of the more important” in Nato’s 77-year history. Continue reading...
Soft power sell-off: anger as British Council announces sale of historic Madrid building
Backlash grows among European staff against radical cuts to pay off Covid-era debt, with some accusing council of ‘colonial attitude’The historic Palacete building at 31 Paseo del General Martínez Campos in Madrid’s upmarket Chamberí district has been home to the British Council in Spain for about 70 years.About 5,000 students each year pass through its 35 classrooms, learning English, attending exams, and forging cultural ties with the UK. Over the years that is hundreds of thousands of Madrileños (people from Madrid), while it also serves as a centre for the expat community. Continue reading...
World Cup: England’s shock squad and the politics of football – The Latest
A ruthless Thomas Tuchel has left several big names at home for his England squad at this summer’s World Cup.There was no space for Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Cole Palmer or Phil Foden – previous stalwarts in former manager Gareth Southgate’s squads.The announcement comes as the club season nears its end, with a historic week for Arsenal winning its first Premier League title in 22 years, sparking an incredible and diverse celebration from fans.Lucy Hough speaks to sportswriter and columnist Jonathan Liew – watch on YouTube Continue reading...
Wes Streeting insists he can win Labour leadership race despite ‘underdog’ status
In interview with Guardian, former health secretary sets out plans for government, including social care, tax and refugeesWes Streeting has insisted he can win over the Labour left, as he launches a shadow campaign for the party leadership, saying he has “beaten the odds” throughout his life and can do so again.The former health secretary, who called on Keir Starmer to resign as he quit the cabinet last week, warned Labour MPs that drifting on with Starmer in charge risked a Joe Biden situation that would usher in a Reform government. Continue reading...
Qatar sends mediators to Tehran in sign talks to reopen strait of Hormuz are reaching climax
Iran has threatened to impose tolls on shipping, while US demands that Iran hand over its highly enriched uranium may be deferred. Is there an end in sight?Qatar has rushed a team of mediators to Tehran in a sign that talks to open the strait of Hormuz, in return for the lifting of US sanctions and asset freezes, are reaching a climax.The aim would be to sign a memorandum of understanding on the strait that would lead to 30 days of talks on Iran’s nuclear programme – so deferring discussion of the US demand that Iran hand over its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Continue reading...
