NATO allies call China a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war in Ukraine

NATO allies call China a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war in Ukraine

For the first time, NATO has accused China of supplying Russia's attacks on Ukraine and expressed concerns over Beijing's nuclear arsenal and its capabilities in space. The alliance has never officially mentioned China as a concern until 2019, but the latest statement marks clear that China is becoming a focus of the military alliance. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Sport

Slipper to captain Australia against Wales after Wright ruled out

Veteran prop James Slipper will captain Australia in the second test against Wales after newly-appointed skipper Liam Wright was Thursday ruled out with an injury. Wright was coach Joe Schmidt's surprise choice as his first captain and the Reds flanker steered the Wallabies to a gutsy 25-16 win over the Welsh in Sydney last weekend. But the 26-year-old hurt his right shoulder in the second half and left […]

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Africa

Fuel Shortages in Mali Halt Aircraft Refueling

Mali's capital, Bamako, is currently unable to refuel commercial aircraft due to fuel shortages, and airlines are being asked to refuel elsewhere until next week. Reuters has it that the transport ministry announced that increased flight operations have depleted fuel stocks. Ministry spokesman Ould Mamouni advised airlines to consider obtaining fuel supplies in neighboring countries before flying to Mali.

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World

US President Joe Biden Clings on to Democratic Support

US President Joe Biden is clinging on to his political future despite intense pressure not to run for re-election, even as Democrats consider calls for him to bow out. One Democratic Senator has suggested Donald Trump might be on track to claim the presidency "in a landslide", and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has hardly given him a ringing endorsement. Mitch McCann reports:

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Uncategorized

Western Cape government on high alert as the South African Weather Service has upgraded the weather warning for today

The Western Cape government says disaster teams are on high alert as the South African Weather Service has upgraded the weather warning for today to level eight for disruptive rainfall. Severe weather conditions in the province this week have left four-thousand-500 people displaced and more than 15-thousand structures damaged. City of Cape Town’s mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says weather conditions will likely result in widespread […]

July 11, 2024 14

Sport

England’s Baxter gets first test start against All Blacks

England coach Steve Borthwick has made one injury-enforced change to his team for the second and final test of the series against New Zealand at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday. Prop Fin Baxter made his test debut in last week's 16-15 loss in Dunedin as an early injury replacement for Joe Marler and has been awarded the No 1 shirt for Saturday's match with the experienced loosehead unavailable […]

July 11, 2024 7

Sport

Emotional Vingegaard edges Pogacar in Tour de France battle

Jonas Vingegaard edged Tadej Pogacar as a battle between the four Tour de France favourites played out over a series of hills in the central Cantal region on Wednesday. Defending champion Vingegaard reeled in Slovenian Pogacar's ferocious attacks before a razor's edge final dash to the line. Belgian Remco Evenepoel finished third at 25sec while Pogacar's compatriot Primoz Roglic was fourth at 55sec despite a late accident. Race […]

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Uncategorized

Mali and Russia’s Rosatom Sign Nuclear Cooperation Deals

Reuters reports on Mali's ruling military junta and Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom who signed three cooperation deals, including discussions on a Russian-designed low-power nuclear power plant. Rosatom has been actively engaging with African nations, strengthening ties and seeking business opportunities. This includes bolstering relationships with West African juntas that have distanced themselves from traditional Western allies since seizing power in coups since 2020.

July 11, 2024 30

World

US lawmakers to vote on bill banning non-citizens casting ballot

US lawmakers on Wednesday are voting on a bill banning non-citizens from taking part in federal elections - something which is already illegal. The SAVE Act would mandate voters to prove their citizenship in order to cast their ballot. Democrats call the measure unnecessary and designed to sow distrust among voters. Sally Patterson has more.

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