World
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UK trial lawyers to embark on indefinite strike action from Sept. 5
British lawyers involved in criminal trials have voted to begin striking indefinitely from next month, the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) said on Monday, threatening further disruption to court cases…
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At least 12 killed in Somalia after Qaeda-linked militants attackedhotel
At least 12 people have been killed in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu after al Qaeda-linked militants attacked a hotel, seizing control in a siege that authorities are still battling to end, an intellig…
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Three men indicted in prison beating death of Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger
Three men have been indicted on multiple felony charges in the 2018 prison beating death of James “Whitey” Bulger, who lived a double life as one of Boston’s most notorious mobsters and as a secret F…
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Biden readies about $800m in additional security aid for Ukraine – sources
President Joe Biden’s administration is readying about $800 million of additional military aid to Ukraine and could announce it as soon as Friday, three sources familiar with the matter said on Thurs…
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Australia to target vehicle emissions to boost electric car supply
Australia’s government said on Friday it plans to introduce new regulations targeting vehicle carbon emissions to boost the uptake of electric cars, as it looks to catch up with other developed econo…
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Japan urges sober youth to drink more alcohol in bid to boost country’s economy
The Japanese government has asked its sober youth to start drinking more alcohol in a bid to boost the economy. This is because the younger generation drinks less than their parents, causing a slump …
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U.S. reports spike in weapons smuggling to Haiti and the Caribbean
U.S. authorities have seen a spike in weapons smuggling to Haiti and the Caribbean in recent months, officials said on Wednesday, promising to boost efforts to combat the trade that is fueling rampan…
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Russia says ‘quiet’ prisoner swap talks with U.S. ongoing on Griner case
Russia’s foreign ministry said on Thursday it was engaged in “quiet diplomacy” with the United States regarding a potential prisoner swap that would include basketball star Brittney Griner. Griner wa…
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Mali accuses France of arming Islamist fighters in bid to cripple country
Mali says France has violated its airspace and delivered arms to Islamist militants in an attempt to destabilise the West African country, the latest in a barrage of accusations that have marked the …
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Tunisia constitution giving president wider powers comes into effect
Tunisia’s new constitution giving the president far greater powers is to come into effect after the official electoral commission announced final results on Tuesday for last month’s referendum. The 9…