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US Supreme Court rules domestic abusers can’t possess a gun

People under domestic violence restraining orders in the United States will be prevented from owning a gun following a Supreme Court ruling that upholds the protective law. The statute had been challenged as being unconstitutional for violating the Second Amendment — the right to bear arms. But on Friday, judges in the highest court in America voted to leave the safeguard in place, a decision that comes as a relief […]

24 June, 2024

World

Five dead, dozens hurt in southeastern Turkey wildfire

Five people died and dozens were hurt when a huge wildfire swept through several villages in mainly Kurdish southeastern Turkey overnight, the health minister said on Friday. Hundreds of animals also perished in the blaze, local residents said. An AFP correspondent saw many of their bodies lying on the ground. Dramatic overnight images on social media showed flames raging over a large area, lighting up the night sky. By the […]

21 June, 2024

World

Modi leads yoga daya celebrations in Kashmir in his first visit to the region in his 3rd term

In his first visit to the tumultuous region of Kashmir after becoming Prime Minister for the third time, Narendra Modi led International Yoga Day celebrations there. Analysts say the event could be the government's way of signaling a return to normalcy for the region frequently marred by violence.

21 June, 2024

World

Kishida’s future in question as normal Diet session concludes

The pressure is on Japan’s prime minister to remain in power as the country’s parliament wraps up on Thursday. The Diet is concluding a 150 day sitting session with Fumio Kishida staring down the barrel of a leadership renewal before October. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo.

21 June, 2024

World

Does Israel really want to open a two-front war by attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon?

By Ian Parmeter, Australian National University Among the many sayings attributed to Winston Churchill is, “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” This sentiment seems appropriate as Israel potentially appears ready to embark on a war against the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said this week a decision on an all-out […]

21 June, 2024

World

Southern Europe in the grip of an intense heatwave

Southern Europe is in the grip of an intense heatwave. The extreme weather has arrived at the same time as the start of the high season for many holiday resorts across the region, putting tourists at risk. Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

21 June, 2024

Health / Medical

Global pandemic treaty will help fight future threats: top negotiator on how talks are going

By Precious Matsoso, University of the Witwatersrand For the past two years the World Health Organization’s 194 member states have been negotiating an international accord on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. This was driven by the need to ensure the world is better prepared for future pandemics. The outcome of the government-led negotiations was presented to the annual meeting of the World Health Assembly […]

21 June, 2024

World

Climate change made extreme heat in US 35 times more likely

Climate change made extreme heat felt in the United States, Mexico and Central America around 35 times more likely, according to scientists. The World Weather Attribution says many extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of global warming. Sally Patterson reports from New York.

21 June, 2024

Business / Economics

UK Interest Rates Held Despite Falling Inflation

The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates unchanged. They remain at 5.25%, the highest it's been for 16 years. But a rate cut could soon be on the cards, as John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

21 June, 2024