World Archives - Page 154 of 277

Zelensky to participate at G7 summit in Italy: spokesman

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will participate in the upcoming G7 summit in Italy either online or in person, his spokesman told state media Monday. A key agenda item of the summit to be held in southern Italy from June 13 to 15 will be ways to use profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, which has been urging allies for more military help. "Unfortunately, I cannot confirm […]

3 June, 2024

World

Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as Mexico’s first woman president

By Daniel Rook and Jean Arce Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico's first woman president by a landslide Sunday, preliminary official results showed, making history in a country plagued by rampant criminal and gender-based violence. Crowds of flag-waving supporters sang and danced to mariachi music in Mexico City's main square celebrating the ruling party candidate's victory. The 61-year-old former Mexico City mayor, a scientist by training, […]

3 June, 2024

World

New Caledonia separatists urge Paris to drop voting reform

Separatists in French Pacific territory New Caledonia pressed Paris Monday to drop a planned voting reform that triggered weeks of deadly unrest. The Socialist Kanak National Liberation Front (FLNKS) -- named for the indigenous people who fear being marginalised by the changes -- said President Emmanuel Macron should "be clear in his words by stating clearly he will... abandon the constitutional reform", which has yet to be […]

3 June, 2024

World

Polls close in Mexico, with country poised to elect first-ever female leader

Polls have closed in Mexico's presidential election, with the Latin American country poised to elect its first-ever female president. However, the historic election has been marred by political violence. Ira Spitzer reports.

3 June, 2024

World

Biden outlines Israeli Gaza peace plan

U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel has offered Hamas a "roadmap" proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the reconstruction of the enclave. The President outlined the three-part plan in a speech at the White House, just hours after the Israeli military said they had entered the center of Rafah. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

3 June, 2024

World

WFP warns children are starving in Gaza

The World Food Programme warns that children are starving in Gaza as they are not able to get sufficient aid into Gaza. Briefing correspondents in New York on Friday, the organisation's director in Palestine painted a grim picture of the situation describing it as "apocalyptic". Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations in New York.

3 June, 2024

World

U.S President criticises what he calls “reckless” and “dangerous” efforts to paint Donald Trump’s trial as “rigged

President Biden criticized attempts to portray Donald Trump's trial as biased, calling them "reckless" and "dangerous." Trump's historic criminal conviction for attempting to influence the 2016 Presidential election underscores the principle that no one is above the law. It marks the first time in U.S. history that a former or sitting President has been convicted of a crime. Trump faces three more criminal trials as he continues his political endeavors. […]

3 June, 2024

Health / Medical

World No Tobacco Day Highlights Need to Shield Youth from Tobacco Industry

World No Tobacco Day is celebrated today under the theme 'Protecting children from tobacco industry interference,' which emphasizes shielding youth from tobacco industry influence. This day, initiated by the World Health Organization in 1987, aims to raise awareness of tobacco's health risks and advocate for anti-smoking policies.

31 May, 2024

World

Mattel’s new athlete Barbies might seem like a win for feminists and young girls – but they’re not

By Lauren Gurrieri, RMIT University and Suzie Gibson, Charles Sturt University Mattel released a new range of Barbie dolls this week honouring nine trailblazing women in sport. The recognised athletes include Matildas soccer star Mary Fowler, tennis champion Venus Williams and seven other record-breaking and world champion sports stars from across the globe. Mattel’s Krista Berger said the brand wishes to acknowledge “the impact […]

31 May, 2024