Sri Lanka’s parliament extends state of emergency amid crackdown
The emergency powers enable troops to arrest and detain suspects for long periods. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Prince William
IMPERIAL REMNANT: Prince William arrives in Jamaica, March 2022 Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
NHS staff and supporters take part in a protest march in central London, as part of a series of marches and rallies form across the country calling for a 15% pay rise for NHS workers and an increase in NHS funding. Read less
NHS staff and supporters take part in a protest march in central London in September 2020 Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Pentagon prepares for ‘contingency’ near Taiwan – media
The US сould shift its forces in the region to protect US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi if she visits the island, AP reports The Pentagon could send additional ships, aircraft…
Kosovo set on EU membership application
The disputed territory faces a rocky road to joining the bloc Kosovo will apply for EU membership by the end of this year, Foreign Minister Donika Gervalla said on Tuesday.…
Biden tests negative for Covid
The US president has apparently shaken off the coronavirus after five days in isolation US President Joe Biden tested negative for Covid-19 on Tuesday evening, his physician announced on Wednesday.…
Jordan’s King Abdullah II meets Israeli prime minister in Amman
In meeting with Israel’s Yair Lapid, Jordan’s King Abdullah says Palestinians should be included in US-backed projects. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Iraqi protesters storm the parliament in Baghdad’s Green Zone
The protesters are mostly supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr and oppose a rival bloc’s nomination for PM. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Recovered Biden touts progress against COVID, encourages vaccines
Biden says many will still get COVID-19, but available vaccines, testing and treatment have made the virus less deadly. Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speach during a signing ceremony at Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, July 22, 2022
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speach during a signing ceremony at Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, July 22, 2022 Facebook Twitter Tumblr Linkedin Pinterest
File photo dated 11-06-2022 of (left to right) South Africa’s Branden Grace; South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel; Captain, South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen and South Africa’s Hennie du Plessis of Team Stinger GC, with the LIV Golf Invitational Team trophy
File photo dated 11-06-2022 of (left to right) South Africa’s Branden Grace; South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel; Captain, South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen and South Africa’s Hennie du Plessis of Team Stinger…
Workers are fed up of being squeezed and taken for granted
YESTERDAY the Financial Times gave a stark warning on its front page that the world’s most well-known multinational household brands are set to increase their prices, some by more than…
The picket line outside Liverpool Lime Street station as members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) take part in a fresh strike over jobs, pay and conditions
The picket line outside Liverpool Lime Street station as members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) take part in a fresh strike over jobs, pay and conditions Facebook…