Japan issues extreme heat warnings

Japan issues extreme heat warnings

Heat stroke warnings are in place for more than 80% of Japan as the country bakes under earlier than usual summer temperatures. Official figures show there have already been almost 10-thousand cases of heat stroke related illness this month. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

July 22, 2024 20

World

Russia jails US reporter Evan Gershkovich for 16 years

A Russian court has sentenced US journalist, Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison on espionage charges. His employer, the Wall Street Journal, has called the trial a "shameful sham". Nick Harper reports from Washington.

July 22, 2024 36

World

Israel says it shot down Yemeni missile

Israeli officials say they successfully shot down a missile fired from Yemen. It comes a day after an Israeli air strike reportedly killed three people and injured 87 in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen. Middle East correspondent William Denselow reports.

July 22, 2024 14

World

Senior U.S Dems react to Biden announcement

Democrats in the U.S have been speaking out in praise of Joe Biden after he announced he is dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race. This follows weeks of pressure from senior party figures who have both privately and publicly called on Biden to stand down over concerns about his age and mental fitness. Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

July 22, 2024 12

Namibia

INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas Weighs in on President Biden and the Age Debate

Political analyst Rakkel Andreas recently shared her thoughts on President Joe Biden’s decision to step down, highlighting global concerns about his age and fitness for office. "After the world saw the presidential debate between Trump and Biden, general sentiments have been that Biden is not appearing fit to stand for office," Andreas noted, pointing to his advanced age as a key issue. She suggested that Biden might be better […]

July 22, 2024 35

Namibia

Biden Steps Down as Democratic Presidential Candidate, Sparking Local Debate

U.S. President, Joseph Biden has withdrawn from his position as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, bringing significant attention to issues of age, cognitive ability, and global leadership. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas comments on the implications of Biden’s decision for the upcoming election and its impact on international perceptions of American leadership.

July 22, 2024 28

World

Biden expected to address the nation after dropping out of the 2024 race

Current U.S president, Joseph Biden, is expected to speak to the nation later this week after he announced he was dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race and endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris.In a statement Mr Biden said he said the decision was made "in the best interest of my party and the country". Nick Harper sent us this report from Joe Biden's home state of Delaware where the […]

July 22, 2024 15

World

Biden ‘absolutely’ staying in US presidential race: campaign chair

US President Joe Biden is "absolutely" staying in the race for the White House, his campaign chair said Friday, despite mounting pressure from Democratic allies to step aside over worries about his age and health. Jen O'Malley Dillon acknowledged there had been some "slippage" in support since the 81-year-old's disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, but insisted he would still win in November. "Absolutely the president's in this […]

July 19, 2024 18

Business / Economics

US airlines begin resuming operations after global IT outage

Multiple US airlines said they were beginning to resume operations Friday following a major worldwide computer systems outage that grounded or delayed thousands of flights across the country. The IT issue has wrought global havoc at airports, grounding flights in Europe and the United States, while also derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. At Dulles International Airport outside of Washington, Evyn […]

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