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Shock Election Result: France Braces for Hung Parliament

Shock Election Result France Braces for Hung Parliament

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In a surprising turn of events, France’s parliamentary election has left the country on the brink of a hung parliament. Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party, initially expected to dominate, secured third place in the second round of voting, according to exit polls. The left-wing New Popular Front coalition (NPF) is set to […]

Global Leaders Extend Warm Congratulations to Iran’s New President Pezeshkian

Global Leaders Extend Warm Congratulations to Iran's New President Pezeshkian

Iranian reformist presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian. | Photo Credit: AFP

Acknowledging the challenges ahead, Pezeshkian reached out to all Iranians on Saturday, pledging his commitment. “I extend my hand towards you and swear on my honor that I will not leave you alone on this path. Don’t leave me alone,” he said. World leaders have been quick to congratulate Pezeshkian on his triumph. Russian President […]

Keir Starmer to Tour All Four UK Nations and Establish ‘Mission Delivery Boards’

Keir Starmer to Tour All Four UK Nations and Establish 'Mission Delivery Boards'

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The newly elected prime minister, Keir Starmer, has announced plans to visit all four nations of the UK, emphasizing his nationwide mandate following a landslide election victory. Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, will first travel to Scotland, then to Northern Ireland, Wales, and back to England, aiming to strengthen working relationships. In his first […]

Rishi Sunak Bids Emotional Farewell to Downing Street After Historic Tory Defeat

Rishi Sunak Bids Emotional Farewell to Downing Street After Historic Tory Defeat

Rishi Sunak bid a heartfelt goodbye to Downing Street today, following the Conservative Party’s worst-ever election result. Keir Starmer and the Labour Party are poised to take over. With his visibly emotional wife, Akshata Murty, by his side, Sunak delivered his farewell speech before heading to Buckingham Palace to formally resign as Prime Minister. Despite […]

UK Election: Labour’s Landslide Victory and What’s Next

UK Election Labour's Landslide Victory and What's Next

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The Labour Party secured a landslide victory in the UK general election, claiming hundreds of seats and ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Sir Keir Starmer is set to become prime minister later today, following a tumultuous era marked by five different Conservative leaders. Rishi Sunak, the outgoing PM, conceded defeat outside 10 Downing Street […]

Hurricane Beryl Intensifies to Category Five, Hits Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl Intensifies to Category Five, Hits Caribbean

The path that Beryl is likely to take, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Pic: NHC

Officials report that Hurricane Beryl has become the earliest category five storm ever to form in the Atlantic, causing widespread damage in the southeastern Caribbean. Roofs were torn off buildings, trees uprooted, and electricity lines toppled as the powerful hurricane made landfall on Monday. Winds reaching 150mph forced the closure of schools, businesses, airports, and […]

Biden Criticizes Court Ruling Granting Trump Partial Immunity

Biden Criticizes Court Ruling Granting Trump Partial Immunity

Biden on Trump ruling: ‘There are no Kings in America’

President Joe Biden has expressed concern over a recent Supreme Court ruling that grants former President Donald Trump partial immunity from criminal prosecution. Biden described the decision as a “dangerous precedent” that undermines the rule of law and does a “terrible disservice” to Americans. Trump, on the other hand, celebrated the court’s decision as a […]

Debunking False Claims from the First Biden-Trump Debate of 2024

Debunking False Claims from the First Biden-Trump Debate of 2024

In their first debate of the 2024 election, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump exchanged a series of false and misleading statements. Trump falsely portrayed the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and overstated the economy under his administration, while Biden misrepresented insulin costs and exaggerated Trump’s comments about disinfectant and COVID-19. Here’s a breakdown […]

2024 Ballon d’Or Power Rankings: How Euro 2024 and Copa America Are Shaping Frontrunners’ Chances

2024 Ballon d'Or Power Rankings How Euro 2024 and Copa America Are Shaping Frontrunners' Chances

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The race for the Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual accolade, is entering a crucial period. Major summer international tournaments – Euro 2024 and Copa America – are set to play a significant role in determining the winner. Historically, players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modric have won the award after shining on […]

Minimalism as Activism: How Living with Less Can Save the Planet

Minimalism as Activism How Living with Less Can Save the Planet

In a world drowning in stuff, a quiet revolution is taking place. Eco-minimalism, the art of living with less for the sake of our planet, is gaining traction among those who seek to make a difference. But can decluttering your closet really save the Earth? Let’s dive into how embracing minimalism can be a powerful […]

SpaceX to Safeguard Earth by Deorbiting ISS

SpaceX to Safeguard Earth by Deorbiting ISS

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NASA has chosen SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space venture, to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) at the end of its lifespan. The California-based company will construct a vehicle to guide the 430-tonne space station into the Pacific Ocean in the early years of the next decade. The contract, worth up to $843m (£668m), was revealed […]

Bolivia’s President Thwarts Coup Attempt by Rallying Citizens

Failed coup in Bolivia sees government supporters defend square from tanks and troops

Bolivian Gen. Juan José Zúñiga arrested after apparent failed coup attempt as government faces new crisis

Bolivia’s President Luis Arce successfully quashed an attempt to overthrow his left-wing government after a tense afternoon in which heavily armed troops, seemingly led by a top army general, stormed the government palace before retreating and seeing their alleged leader detained. On Wednesday, Arce called on citizens to defend democracy from an apparent coup attempt, […]

Digital Detox: Applying Minimalist Principles to Your Online Existence

Digital Detox Applying Minimalist Principles to Your Online Existence

In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital world, it’s easy to find ourselves drowning in a sea of notifications, endless scrolling, and digital clutter. The concept of digital minimalism has emerged as a beacon of hope for those seeking to reclaim their time, attention, and mental space from the clutches […]

Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti for Peacekeeping Mission Amid Local Unrest

Kenyan police officers, participating in a newly launched security mission, exit their plane upon arrival in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on June 25, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

Kenyan police officers, participating in a newly launched security mission, exit their plane upon arrival in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on June 25, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

The first group of Kenyan police officers landed in Haiti’s capital on Tuesday, initiating a peacekeeping mission in the gang-ravaged Caribbean nation. This deployment comes amid doubts sparked by deadly protests in Kenya. Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille welcomed the multinational force, stating, “The state will regain power and reaffirm its authority so all Haitians […]

Transgender Sprinter CeCe Telfer Aims to Break Records in Indoor Races

CeCe Telfer, representing Franklin Pierce, triumphs in the 400-meter hurdles at the Division II Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The event took place at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville, Texas, on May 25, 2019.

CeCe Telfer, representing Franklin Pierce, triumphs in the 400-meter hurdles at the Division II Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The event took place at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville, Texas, on May 25, 2019. (Image source: Rudy Gonzalez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

CeCe Telfer, a transgender athlete who won the NCAA women’s national championship after competing as a man, has announced her plans to return to indoor track competition. Her goal? To break all records. Telfer made history in 2019 as the first openly trans woman to win an NCAA title, securing first place in the 400m […]