Month: July 2023

Sunak’s Conservatives lose two out of three seats in key UK vote

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak‘s governing Conservative Party has lost two strategically important parliamentary seats in a trio of special elections, but avoided a wipeout after holding onto former Prime Minister Boris Johnson‘s seat in suburban London. Though the main opposition Labour Party and the smaller centrist Liberal Democrats overturned massive Conservative majorities to win a … Read moreSunak’s Conservatives lose two out of three seats in key UK vote

Lithuanian border towns grapple with threat of Russia-Ukraine war

In the Lithuanian border town of Barvoniskes, a small group of elderly residents gather at a local church for the Sunday service. As they settle into their seats, a priest dressed in flowing cream-coloured robes takes to the altar to deliver the weekly sermon, followed by a short prayer for peace and security in the … Read moreLithuanian border towns grapple with threat of Russia-Ukraine war

EU says slavery inflicted ‘untold suffering’, hints at reparations

The European Union (EU) said on Tuesday that Europe’s slave-trading past inflicted “untold suffering” on millions of people and hinted at the need for reparations for what it described as a “crime against humanity”. From the 15th to the 19th century, at least 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped and forcibly transported by mostly European ships … Read moreEU says slavery inflicted ‘untold suffering’, hints at reparations

France’s Macron slams hire of US economist for EU antitrust role

 French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday criticised EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager’s decision to hire a U.S. economist over a European to help oversee Big Tech, adding her previous work could lead to conflicts of interest. Leaders of the main political groups at the European Parliament have also chided Vestager for picking Fiona Scott Morton, 56, … Read moreFrance’s Macron slams hire of US economist for EU antitrust role

UN says ideas ‘floated’ on how to get Ukraine, Russia grain to world

There are a “number of ideas being floated” to help get Ukrainian and Russian grain and fertilizer to global markets after Moscow quit a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain, the United Nations said on Tuesday. The Black Sea deal was brokered by the U.N. and Turkey in July last year … Read moreUN says ideas ‘floated’ on how to get Ukraine, Russia grain to world

Sweden protester abandons plan to burn Torah and Bible

A man who was expected to burn the Torah and the Bible outside the Israeli embassy has abandoned the plan and held a demonstration against desecrating holy books. Ahmad Alloush, 32, pulled a lighter from his string bag and threw it to the ground in Swedish capital on Saturday, saying he had never intended to … Read moreSweden protester abandons plan to burn Torah and Bible

Italy air transport strike grounds hundreds of flights

Tourists across Italy will have to change their holiday plans as hundreds of flights were cancelled amid an air transport strike two days after a train work stoppage. While disruptive actions by transport unions often take place during summertime – a peak season for Italy – the strike on Saturday from 10am to 6pm (from … Read moreItaly air transport strike grounds hundreds of flights

US to send F-16 fighter jets to Gulf amid Iran shipping tensions

The United States is deploying additional fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures, a senior US defence official said, according to a news report. Speaking to Pentagon reporters on Friday, the official said the US will send F-16 fighter jets to the Gulf region this weekend to augment … Read moreUS to send F-16 fighter jets to Gulf amid Iran shipping tensions

Mitsotakis, Erdogan hail ‘positive climate’ in Greece-Turkey ties

The leaders of Greece and Turkey have agreed to resume talks and confidence-building measures as they hailed a new “positive climate” in their often fraught ties. The two neighbouring countries have been at odds for decades over several issues, including energy resources, overflights above the Aegean Sea and ethnically split Cyprus. On Wednesday, Greek Prime … Read moreMitsotakis, Erdogan hail ‘positive climate’ in Greece-Turkey ties

Ons Jabeur progresses to Wimbledon semifinals

A year after ending her first Grand Slam final in tears at Wimbledon’s centre court, Ons Jabeur got her “revenge” over 2022 champion Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinal of the same tournament. Jabeur came back from a set down and finished the match 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-1 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet … Read moreOns Jabeur progresses to Wimbledon semifinals

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