Politics

Six months on, what did the strikes on Iran achieve?

Six months on, what did the strikes on Iran achieve?

The US-Israeli bombing of Iran became a fight for the Strait of Hormuz. AJLabs counts the cost of the war.

Protesters in Argentina urge tech billionaire Peter Thiel to leave

Protesters in Argentina urge tech billionaire Peter Thiel to leave

Dozens of protesters in Argentina have demonstrated against Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel, outside his new mansion.

Flood death toll reaches 788, most bodies recovered in Chitwan

Flood death toll reaches 788, most bodies recovered in Chitwan

Betrawati after the flood. Kathmandu, August 30 The number of confirmed deaths from the floods originating in Rasuwa has reached 788, according to Nepal Police. As of 3 pm on Sunday, police said 788 bodies had been recovered from…

Engineering, technical bodies urge govt to ease helicopter access for flood rescue

Engineering, technical bodies urge govt to ease helicopter access for flood rescue

Kathmandu, August 30 Engineering and technical professional organisations have urged the government to work with them in search, rescue and relief efforts in areas affected by the devastating floods. Issuing a four-point appeal, the…

In flood-hit Betrawati, even the dead are difficult to bring home

In flood-hit Betrawati, even the dead are difficult to bring home

A woman looks on at an empty Betrawati. Betrawati, August 30 When Biwash Shrestha and Bishwas Shrestha arrived in Betrawati on the day after the flood, they were looking for their parents. The two brothers, who live in Kathmandu for work…

Iceland says 'No': Four takeaways from the EU accession referendum

Iceland says 'No': Four takeaways from the EU accession referendum

Iceland has voted 52.8% to 47.2% against resuming accession negotiations with the European Union, effectively closing the door on membership. Here are the four takeaways from the referendum.

Mayors are the big winners in Burnham’s devolution drive. So what happens to areas without mayors? | John Harris

Mayors are the big winners in Burnham’s devolution drive. So what happens to areas without mayors? | John Harris

Labour has promised a ‘fundamental rewiring’ of power. But some areas are years into their devolution journey while others scramble to get started Apart from the joyous hyperactivity that comes with suddenly making it to No 10, there are…

UK asks banks for feelgood stories about keeping out dirty money

UK asks banks for feelgood stories about keeping out dirty money

City firms tapped for case studies to try to convince global watchdog that London has cleaned up its act The government is asking bankers and lawyers to provide feelgood stories about how they blocked dirty money from entering the UK, as…

Icelanders react as the EU referendum results come in

Icelanders react as the EU referendum results come in

Icelanders react as voters reject a proposal to restart European Union accession talks in a closely contested referendum.

Winnipeg's 1st female mayor wants to see a 2nd. That's not likely in this fall's election

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Winnipeg's 1st female mayor wants to see a 2nd. That's not likely in this fall's election

Susan Thompson is the first — and only — woman to serve as Winnipeg's mayor. Nearly three decades after she left office, she says it's taking too long for a second woman to be sworn in.

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State of Texas: Meta settlement to bring social media child safety changes

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State of Texas: Meta settlement to bring social media child safety changes

Meta, the social media giant, will pay $1 billion and implement new child safety regulations on its platforms as part of a settlement with the state of Texas.

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Man survives flood by jumping from bus, but wife and fellow villagers missing

Man survives flood by jumping from bus, but wife and fellow villagers missing

Gorkha, August 30 When he saw several cargo containers turning back shortly after Galchhi in Dhading, 70-year-old Badriprasad Devkota began to sense that something was wrong. He had also heard rumours of flooding in the Trishuli River…