insert_link World UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says swift justice handed out to rioters is acting as a strong deterrent Thursday night was calm in English towns and cities. But the Prime Minister's urged police to remain on 'high alert' for disorder this weekend. Acting Deputy National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales Brian Booth says officers have been working hard. todayAugust 9, 2024 21
insert_link Africa UN Security Council Highlights Impact of Peacekeeping Drawdowns on Women and Girls’ Rights The United Nation Security Council has addressed the negative impacts of abrupt peace-keeping and political mission drawdowns on women and girls’ rights. During the meeting, chaired by Sierra Leonne, the council highlighted how the UN has faced rapid transitions in countries like Mali and Sudan, where host governments forced mission withdrawals. UN Women's Sima Bahous says it's important for women to be included: todayAugust 9, 2024 31
insert_link World Donald Trump holds first press conference in months Donald Trump has announced that he wants three presidential debates with Kamala Harris before the election in November. Trump spoke at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, in Florida, his first major event since Harris was announced as the Democratic candidate for the US presidency. The Republican nominee who on several occasions attacked Harris' policy stances also falsely stated that no one was killed during the January 6th attack on the […] todayAugust 9, 2024 23
insert_link World Bangladesh interim government to be sworn in Nobel Laureate Professor Dr. Muhammed Yunus has officially been sworn in as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, succeeding former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after weeks of violent protests led mainly by students. Aljazeer reports that upon his return to Bangladesh on Thursday from an overseas trip, Yunus was greeted at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport by the country’s military chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, along with leaders […] todayAugust 8, 2024 43
insert_link World How the Olympics opening ceremony triggered a debate on ‘woke ideology’ in France By Alexandre Frambéry-Iacobone, Université de Bordeaux France was hurt, divided and in need of a great federating event after recent elections. And Emmanuel Macron framed the Olympic Games as an opportunity to “unite around a France that welcomes the world”, calling for a “political truce” during that time. Conservatives, however, believe that the great moment of national cohesion has yet to take place. From the Republican […] todayAugust 8, 2024 26
insert_link World Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announces retirement after surprise disqualification at Olympics Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat (Veenay-sh Fo-gaat) has announced her retirement from the sport after being disqualified from the finals in the Paris Olympics. She was set to compete for the gold in the women's 53 kilogram category but could not make weight on the day of the fight - leading to her disqualification. Ishan Garg tells us more. todayAugust 8, 2024 20
insert_link World UK officials will remain on alert for further disorder UK officials will remain on alert for further disorder, despite Wednesday seeing counter-demonstrators outnumbering expected far right gatherings. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's thanked the thousands of police officers on duty across parts of the UK. Thousands of anti-racism demonstrators were on the streets of English towns and cities despite fears of dozens of flashpoint far right protests. Former head of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office Chris Phillips believes the […] todayAugust 8, 2024 10
insert_link World Bangladesh’s interim governemnt to be sworn-in Muhamman Yunus, the Nobel winner, will take oath as the head of Bangladesh's interim government today. This comes merely days after Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign and flee the country. Yunus, widely regarded as Hasina's rival, has appealed for calm as sporadic instances of violence continue to be reported from across Bangladesh. Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more. todayAugust 8, 2024 12
insert_link World Man sentenced to prison for attack on Danish Prime Minister A man has been sentenced to prison time after attacking Denmark's Prime Minister last June. Police believe the attack was not politically motivated. Alex Cadier reports from Brussels. todayAugust 8, 2024 10