insert_link World Former U.S. President Donald Trump calls Olympic opening ceremony a disgrace Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called the Olympic opening ceremony a 'disgrace'. It comes amid criticism from some Christian groups over a part of the show that featured what some saw as a parody of the Last Supper. Ross Cullen reports. Le Monde, a French daily afternoon newspaper, further reports that creators came under fire for what some said was a show gone too far. "I'm very […] today30 July, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical WHO launches mRNA bird flu vaccine project The World Health Organization and its partners launched a bid on Monday to speed up the development and distribution of H5N1 avian influenza, also known as bird flu vaccines in low and middle-income countries. The mRNA Technology Transfer Programme, collaboratively developed by WHO and MPP, was launched in July 2021 to enhance the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) for the development and production of mRNA-based vaccines. As a […] today30 July, 2024
insert_link Environment UN chief calls for cooperation on heat wave impact The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for an urgent and concerted effort to strengthen international cooperation to address extreme heat. Guterres says extreme heat is increasingly tearing through economies, widening inequalities, undermining the Sustainable Development Goals and killing people. today30 July, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical 93 killed after landslides strike India tea estates By Aishwarya Kumar Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains struck tea plantations and killed at least 93 people today, with at least 250 others rescued from mud and debris, officials said. The southern coastal state of Kerala has been battered by torrential downpours, with blocked roads into the disaster area in Wayanad district complicating relief efforts. "93 dead bodies have been found so […] today30 July, 2024
insert_link World At least eight people with stab injuries have been admitted to hospital after an attack in north-west England At least eight people with stab injuries have been admitted to hospital after an attack in north-west England. One man has been detained, and a knife seized. It's thought many of those injured are children. Stuart Smith reports. today30 July, 2024
insert_link World UN officials condemn Golan Heights rocket attack United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres and other United Nations officials have condemned Saturday's rocket attack on a football field in the Golan Heights. According to reports at least 12 people were killed, mainly children and teenagers. Fears are mounting of full blown regional conflict amidst this latest attack between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah. Jody Jacobs reports. today30 July, 2024
insert_link World Biden wants to add Supreme Court term limits and prevent Presidential immunity U.S. President Joseph Biden is calling for changes to the Supreme Court including term limits for justices, and an ethics code, plus constitutional changes to prevent presidential immunity. It comes following the highest court's opinion on Donald Trump's election interference case, saying there is immunity for 'official acts'. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. today30 July, 2024
insert_link World US presidential candidates drum up support US Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has raised $200 million since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her, according to her team. The campaign says it has 170,000 new volunteers, and the "momentum and energy for Vice President Harris is real", according to its communications director. It comes after a weekend of campaigning for both Harris and former President Donald Trump, as the US presidential election […] today30 July, 2024
insert_link World Son of jailed Mexican crime boss El Chapo is due in a Chicago court this week The son of jailed Mexican crime boss, El Chapo is due in a Chicago court this week, after surrendering to American authorities. It's reported Joaquin Guzman Lopez may have been working with officials on his surrender, and fooled another drug trafficker to come with him. Mitch McCann reports: today30 July, 2024