insert_link World New York Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges Federal prosecutors have indicted New York Mayor Eric Adams for allegedly soliciting and accepting illegal campaign contributions, charging him with bribery and fraud. The unsealed indictment claims that foreign nationals with influence over Adams provided him with gifts and favorable treatment before seeking benefits they believed he owed them. Mitch McCann is there and now reports: todaySeptember 27, 2024 11
insert_link World NYC Mayor’s home raided following indictment Police in New York City have raided the official residence of the mayor Eric Adams. It comes after he was indicted, following a year-long investigation into his staff and administration. It is the first time a sitting NYC mayor has been indicted. But New Yorkers say they're not surprised. todaySeptember 27, 2024 8
insert_link Environment Prince William is heading to South Africa for the Earthshot Prize ceremony Prince William is heading to South Africa for the fourth edition of the Earthshot Prize ceremony in November in Cape Town. He launched this initiative in 2020 to search for the most innovative solutions to the world's greatest environmental challenges. Fifteen Earthshot Prize finalists have been announced, they include Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems, Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance, and Green Africa Youth Organisation. todaySeptember 26, 2024 50
insert_link World Zelenskyy thanks Ramaphosa for support amid war Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa for supporting his country's territorial integrity amid the war with Russia. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the United Nations Summit of the Future in New York. Zelenskyy has emphasized that only the unity of world leaders can force Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war. todaySeptember 26, 2024 39
insert_link World Former CIA executive warns against risks of Lebanon ground invasion The United States, European Union, and United Kingdom are calling for an immediate 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military has meanwhile suggested it could launch a ground invasion in Lebanon. Former National Security Executive at the CIA Ralph Goff says a ground invasion would be risky. todaySeptember 26, 2024 54
insert_link World Russia’s Putin issues nuclear warning to the West over Ukraine President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it were struck with conventional missiles, and that Moscow would consider any assault on it supported by nuclear power to be a joint attack. Vladimir Soldatkin for Reuters. todaySeptember 26, 2024 34
insert_link World High-Level UN Meeting Kicks Off in New York as Leaders Tackle Global Challenges Nearly 120 Heads of State and Government have gathered in New York for the High-Level UN meeting, where the general debate is set to begin. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged member states to revive multilateralism amid global crises. US President Joe Biden is expected to address the Assembly on Tuesday. Jody Jacobs is there for us and now reports from the United Nations in New York. todaySeptember 25, 2024 15
insert_link World Cost-of-living protests spark increased tensions in Martinique A curfew on the French Caribbean island of Martinique has been extended until Thursday following urban violence linked to cost-of-living protests. A once-banned squadron of elite riot police has also been sent to the island. Ross Cullen reports. RFI reports that some protests have turned violent, with looters targeting supermarkets and restaurants. So far, 11 police officers have been injured by firearms, and three protesters have been wounded, one […] todaySeptember 24, 2024 47
insert_link World Ukraine’s Zelensky holds bilateral meetings in the U.S. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues his US visit and is working to shore up more support for Kyiv. One of his aims is to convince Western leaders that lifting restrictions on long-range weapons is crucial for Ukraine's victory. Megumi Lim reports. The BBC further reports that Zelensky's visit to the US coincides with efforts from the White House to prepare a new $375m military aid package for Ukraine. Ukraine […] todaySeptember 24, 2024 26