Politics

US election: Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris
US election: Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris

US election: Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris

Former President Barack Obama has publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The most notable holdout, he and wife Michelle said they had offered their backing privately in a phone call
2 hours ago
Macron to name new French prime minister after Olympics
Macron to name new French prime minister after Olympics

Macron to name new French prime minister after Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron brushed aside the leftist coalition’s bid to nominate a prime minister, saying he would keep a centrist caretaker government in place through the Olympics. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday
2 days ago
Bangladesh to accept cuts to job quotas after ruling
Bangladesh to accept cuts to job quotas after ruling

Bangladesh to accept cuts to job quotas after ruling

The government has met a key demand of protestors, who have paused demonstrations for 48 hours. The unrest over the quotas has prompted some governments to evacuate their citizens from the country.
3 days ago
Trump shooting was significant US Secret Service 'failure'
Trump shooting was significant US Secret Service 'failure'

Trump shooting was significant US Secret Service ‘failure’

Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle told US lawmakers the agency failed in its mission when a would-be assassin wounded Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle admitted to
3 days ago
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson arrested in Greenland
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson arrested in Greenland

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson arrested in Greenland

The veteran campaigner, who was arrested on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan, was due to embark on a mission to confront a Japanese whaling ship. Greenland police said they arrested prominent environmental
4 days ago
Germany issues advisory against travel to Bangladesh
Germany issues advisory against travel to Bangladesh

Germany issues advisory against travel to Bangladesh

The German Foreign Office has advised citizens against travel to Bangladesh amid nationwide protests. The US had already issued a travel advisory for the country. The German Foreign Office has advised citizens to avoid
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