Current Affairs
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Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSpaceX launches biggest Starship rocket yet in test flight
SpaceX's 12th Starship test flight took place just two days after Elon Musk announced that he was taking the company public.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsThe turbulent 15 months of Trump’s unlikely US intelligence director
Over 15 months, the ex-Democrat without an intelligence background took actions seemingly meant to flatter TrumpTulsi Gabbard’s tumultuous 15-month tenure as the nation’s top inte…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSpaceX launches its biggest rocket yet in test flight from Texas
The launch is the 12th test flight of the mega-rocket that CEO Elon Musk is building to get people to Mars one daySpaceX launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet on a test…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCalifornia: 40,000 people ordered to evacuate over chemical leak fears
Authorities in Orange county say tank holding methyl methacrylate ‘actively in crisis’ and urge residents to leaveAuthorities in Orange county, California have ordered the evacuat…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSunrise Movement takes credit for disrupting Trump’s New York state rally – as it happened
This blog has now closed.US intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard leaving post after rocky tenureSign up for the Breaking News US email“There’s broad recognition there are going to …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump Mobile investigating potential exposure of would-be customers’ personal information
Phone company launched by Donald Trump’s family says names and contact details appear to be affected, but not credit card or banking informationA phone company launched by Donald …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBurnham says politics ‘needs new script’ and vows to change Labour if elected as Makerfield MP – as it happened
Andy Burnham talks up his local credentials and says: ‘This is not business as usual, this is not more of the same’On transport, Burnham says “I like my buses” (they were taken ba…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsJudith Chalmers, presenter of TV series Wish You Were Here, dies aged 90
Family says host of more than 500 episodes of travel show leaves behind ‘giant suitcase of the happiest memories’The TV presenter Judith Chalmers, who spent almost three decades p…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWes Streeting insists he can win Labour leadership race despite ‘underdog’ status
In interview with Guardian, former health secretary sets out plans for government, including social care, tax and refugeesWes Streeting has insisted he can win over the Labour lef…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup: England’s shock squad and the politics of football – The Latest
A ruthless Thomas Tuchel has left several big names at home for his England squad at this summer’s World Cup.There was no space for Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Cole Pal…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Kind of humiliating’: trans community responds to EHRC’s new code of practice
For some transgender men and women – and the campaigners who support them – the updated guidance confirms their worst fearsStephen Whittle was visiting the Chelsea flower show as …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMeta and Snapchat blocking Saudi dissidents’ accounts
US social media firms acting on orders from Middle East kingdom accused of being ‘instruments of repression’Major US social media companies including Meta’s Facebook and Instagram…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFlotilla video: Ben-Gvir’s template of televised abuse was honed on Palestinians
Targeting of foreign activists drew global outrage from governments that have not acted on violence against Palestinian detaineesIsrael’s far-right national security minister, Ita…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMarco Rubio: Trump ‘disappointment’ with Nato will be discussed at summit
Secretary of state suggests July meeting of alliance will be fraught as US demands help in strait of HormuzDonald Trump is disappointed that Nato allies refused to become more act…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsQatar sends mediators to Tehran in sign talks to reopen strait of Hormuz are reaching climax
Iran has threatened to impose tolls on shipping, while US demands that Iran hand over its highly enriched uranium may be deferred. Is there an end in sight?Qatar has rushed a team…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGaza flotilla activists allege sexual assault and rape in Israeli detention
Israeli prison service denies claims of abuse during detention of 430 people trying to take aid to PalestiniansActivists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a fl…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSoft power sell-off: anger as British Council announces sale of historic Madrid building
Backlash grows among European staff against radical cuts to pay off Covid-era debt, with some accusing council of ‘colonial attitude’The historic Palacete building at 31 Paseo del…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCzech president urges Nato to ‘show its teeth’ over Russia’s provocations
Former general Petr Pavel says Moscow’s testing of alliance’s eastern flank should be met with firm lineThe Czech president, Petr Pavel, has urged Nato to “show its teeth” in resp…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUK pitched single market for goods with EU in pursuit of deeper trade ties
Exclusive: Top British official presented idea in Brussels but sources say it was rebuffedThe UK government pitched the creation of a single market for goods with the EU as the co…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTony Abbott to become new Liberal party president in former PM’s return to political frontlines
Unopposed nomination comes seven years after Abbott lost his Sydney seat of Warringah at the 2019 electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTony Abbott wi…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralian government plans for ‘worst-case scenario’ retail fuel rationing, documents reveal
Exclusive: With warnings world oil supplies are expected to hit ‘red zone’ by August, the Albanese government has considered its powers to enforce daily purchase limits for motori…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsState-sponsored apprenticeships and decriminalising cannabis on the bill at Victoria’s Labor conference
Jacinta Allan will announce a plan to offer 2,000 apprenticeships at the revived State Electricity Commission, as part of a pre-election pushGet our breaking news email, free app …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPolice drop case against artist who depicted high-profile Australians in uniforms with Nazi symbols
Michael Agzarian was charged despite internal legal advice that the images were ‘political satire’, court hearsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice ch…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsThree die in ‘horrific’ south Sydney vehicle crash after police welfare check
A 42-year-old fled from police before being involved in a two-vehicle crash in Sans Souci, police sayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree people have d…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief
Hung Cao’s comments are latest blow to Taipei after Donald Trump recently cast doubt over US’s enduring supportUS arms sales to Taiwan have been “paused” to ensure the US military…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts
Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation effortsWhen the UN general assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of a…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuelan makeup artist who was deported to El Salvador seeks asylum in Spain: ‘I feel safe here’
Andry José Hernández Romero was deported from the US to El Salvador’s notorious Cecot prison before he was allowed to return to VenezuelaOne of the Venezuelan men sent from the US…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPM says Alberta ‘essential’ to Canada as separatists push for independence
Alberta premier calls for referendum on secession after judge ruled initiative to force binding vote invalid The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has said that Alberta is “es…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS judge dismisses criminal indictment against Kilmar Ábrego García
Judge said Trump administration would not have prosecuted Ábrego had he not challenged his high-profile deportationSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA US judge dism…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSuspected Ebola cases triple in a week as WHO warns of rapid spread in DRC
Situation described as ‘deeply worrisome’ by officials as aid cuts and community distrust impede respondersThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo poses a “very…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment
The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTimelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge
The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows
The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?
The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts
Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWaymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads
A Waymo spokesperson said it had expanded the temporary pause "out of an abundance of caution".
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSabalenka cuts media short as French Open players protest
Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in a row over prize money.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsJudge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge says the Maryland man who was wrongfully deported last year is being prosecuted for political reasons.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsCarney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation
Alberta's decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including by separatists who say the question is not definitive enough.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMore than 40,000 Californians evacuated due to chemical tank leak
Officials have warned that the tank contains a "highly volatile" substance that could lead to an explosion.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTulsi Gabbard to resign as US director of national intelligence
Gabbard who has been largely out of public view during recent US operations says she is leaving due to her husband's illness.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsBodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer
Images from a cave where the four Italians were found reveal the difficulty that rescuers had in recovering their bodies.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsGaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained
The detainees say they were slapped, hit, humiliated and even subjected to sexual violence, but Israel's prison service says the allegations are false.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsEbola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSpaceX launches massive Starship V3 rocket on test flight
The first attempted launch on Thursday was postponed due to a malfunctioning hydraulic pin in the launch tower.
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