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Fate of historic bicycle name in hands of administrators after Netherlands-based Accell Group fails to find buyerThe bicycle company that owns the historic Raleigh brand has started insolvency proceedings after failing to find a buyer.The Netherlands-based Accell Group said on Wednesday it had called in administrators after it failed to find a viable solution to continue its operations in their cu...
Stella Gollovena accused of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after assaults in central LondonA 47-year-old woman has been charged after four men were stabbed in central London.Stella Gollovena, of no fixed address, was charged with four counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and one count of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, the Metropolit...
President hails operation to free captives held in dense forests of Kainji Lake national park in north-central regionNigerian security forces have rescued more than 300 abducted people in what the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, hailed as the largest single-day hostage recovery in the country’s history.The release was announced on Wednesday after a joint operation, conducted by the military, police ...
President hails ‘successful’ rescue as country battles endemic kidnapping for ransom and insecurity worsensNigerian security forces have rescued more than 300 abducted people in what the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, hailed as the largest single-day hostage recovery in the country’s history.The release was announced on Wednesday after a joint operation, conducted by the military, police and counte...
Abdul El-Sayed is latest leftwing candidate to capture nomination for November’s midterm elections. Plus: gender parity in Latin America’s city of cyclingGood morning.The progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic primary for the US Senate in Michigan. Despite many backing his opponent, Haley Stevens, in the race, leading Democrats are now uniting behind the former public health o...
Three rights groups have released findings of a probe into the Israeli attack which killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil in April. The investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and The Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately targeted the 42-year-old and her camerawoman, who was wounded in the attack. According to the UN human rights office, deliberate attacks on civilians is cons...
The current heatwave has exposed vulnerabilities in public health systems, power generation, transportation networks and tourism infrastructure, forcing governments to adapt to more frequent periods of extreme weather.
Progressive Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated his centrist rival Haley Stevens in the Senatorial primary election in Michigan. He will face Republican challenger Mike Rogers in the midterms. His left-wing platform calls for universal healthcare, higher taxes on billionaires and corporations, and an end to military aid for Israel. The results reflect a growing leftward shift among Americ...
The fate of a five-year-old boy starved to death by his mother, who had a history of drug abuse, could have been different had social workers noticed he was “just skin and bones”, a Hong Kong judge lamented in her ruling. Just three months before the boy died in September 2022, a worker from the Social Welfare Department handling the case visited the 37-year-old mother at home and reported observi...
The recent decision by the US government not to extend its Hong Kong-related state of emergency saw the effective lifting of sanctions on nine mainland Chinese and Hong Kong officials. At a Ministry of Commerce press briefing, a spokesman called it “an important step in fulfilling the consensus” reached in negotiations. Some view the move as a part of the wider attempt at stabilising bilateral rel...
Child wasting, the deadliest form of malnutrition, has reached critical levels in a third of Afghanistan's provinces.
Keanu Reeves opens up about the profound impact of grief after experiencing notable losses in his life. He shares that mourning evolves rather than fades, as individuals adapt to living with the void left behind. This insightful viewpoint encourages a softer way to cherish those we've lost, suggesting that love's essence remains in our ongoing memories and daily reflections.
In the US state of Michigan, progressive Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated his centrist rival Haley Stevens in the party's Senatorial primary election. The results reflect a growing leftward shift among American Democrats – but the narrowness of El-Sayed's victory has many in the party establishment worried for his chances for the fall in the crucial swing state. Details by Bryan Quinn.
Islamabad seeks economic backing while balancing new defence commitments and a volatile regional security landscape.
The heat has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France and disrupted energy and transportation systems across the continent.
Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.
The suspect in a car-ramming attack in Munich last year that left two people dead and dozens injured has been convicted of charges including murder and sentenced to life in prison
Phillip Island has undergone a remarkable environmental turnaround following an extensive pest eradication initiative. The island is witnessing a resurgence of native flora and is nurturing thriving colonies of migratory seabirds. Each year, it becomes a safe haven for thousands of seabirds to breed. Ongoing restoration efforts aim to safeguard native wildlife and reinforce vulnerable soil ecosyst...
The order in which children are born may shape their risk of developing dozens of diseases, from autism and allergies to substance abuse.
Min Aung Hlaing stressed that his government was focused on ending the civil war and restoring peace.
大型で強い台風13号は、沖縄県の大東島地方を暴風域に巻き込みながら西寄りに進んでいます。台風が接近する沖縄・奄美では一部の住宅が倒壊するような猛烈な風が吹くおそれがあるほか、雨も強まり沖縄県では線状降水帯が発生するおそれもあります。暴風や高波のほか、土砂災害などにも厳重な警戒が必要です。
The European Commission is discussing with Spanish officials fresh financial support to potentially bolster border force and humanitarian assistance as the city of Ceuta grapples with the aftermath of an unprecedented surge of migrant arrivals.
In a show of space surveillance strength, a newly launched Chinese satellite tracked a piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashing into the moon and captured footage of its impact. No visible plume can be seen in the images that appear to show the moment of impact, which is consistent with what other scientists and telescopes reported immediately after the rocket debris struck on Wednesday. China’s...
Fires have destroyed about 850 buildings and forced about 67,000 people to evacuate since they erupted last weekendFirefighters have taken advantage of cooler weather to begin getting a handle on wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of people around Washington state’s second-largest city, but hotter, drier and breezier days lie ahead.Officials reported Wednesday that firefighters had es...
Exclusive: Louisiana firm awarded tender to build rudimentary outpost to house Moroccan troopsDonald Trump’s Board of Peace, which was set up in January to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, has finally issued its first construction contract in the devastated territory: a project to build a rudimentary 150-person military outpost to house Moroccan troops, a source familiar with the matter told th...
In Detroit, an inspiring urban agriculture movement has taken root, converting neglected land into vibrant community gardens and farms. With over two thousand installations, this initiative not only bolsters food security but also ignites a sense of pride among local residents. City officials are now working to formalize the movement, enhancing access to essential land and water resources while un...
Wildfires in Washington state and California have damaged over a thousand structures.
Government introduces several measures, including monitoring of computers, for pupils aged 16 to 19Europe live – latest updatesDanish teenagers will have to make an oral defence of their written essays to combat AI cheating, the government has announced.Pupils aged 16 to 19 at upper secondary school (known in Denmark as gymnasiet) will also be encouraged to do written assignments at school under c...
