In Nigeria, residents in the Niger Delta town of Billé government have taken to the streets to demand action over catastrophic pollution. For several months, the community has complained of toxic, flammable gas leaking from the ground, contaminating water and destroying aquatic life – which the people rely upon for their livelihood. It’s the latest … Read more
US President Donald Trump says he is reinstating a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage. The announcement comes after the two countries exchanged more fire following an Iranian attack on a ship in the waterway on Sunday. The UN’s shipping agency says they have consistently opposed … Read more
Clashes have resumed in Yemen, with Houthis rebels blaming Saudi Arabia and the country’s internationally recognized government for strikes on Sanaa Airport. The hits were designed to prevent an Iranian plane, carrying a Houthis delegation, from landing. Story by Ellen Gainsford. Source link
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in “Jurassic Park” and “The Piano”, has died aged 78. Neill had announced in April that he was cancer-free after undergoing treatment for stage-three blood cancer. Tributes are flowing in for the star, including from New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who said Neill was “one … Read more
France is marking Bastille Day with a special display of solidarity with Ukraine on Wednesday. A huge parade is being held in Paris in front of French President Emmanuel Macron and other high-level guests. The event will involve European troops and warplanes from the “Coalition of the Willing” in support of Ukraine, which is fending … Read more
Two World Cup favorites will go head-to-head in the first semi-final of the 2026 competition on Tuesday as Les Bleus’ star-studded line-up meets Spain’s technically accomplished La Roja. Source link
The French team are taking on Spain in Dallas in the World Cup semi-final. Les Bleus are hoping to become the second nation to reach three consecutive World Cup finals. Source link
Skip to next section Why India’s education minister is unlikely to resign 07/14/202614 July 2026 Why is India’s Education Minister unlikely to resign? Pradhan is the Education Minister of India from 2021Image: IANS For several months now, India’s ‘cockroach’ group and opposition leaders have been demanding the resignation of the Education Minister. Critics of Minister … Read more
France’s annual July 14 military parade will feature aircraft from 11 European countries and around 500 troops from the ″Coalition of the Willing″ group that have pledged to help with Ukraine’s post-war security, in a showcase of support for Kyiv. The event will also mark President Emmanuel Macron’s last Bastille Day in his role. Source … Read more
A package of reforms giving additional rights to air passengers was formally approved by the Council of the European Union on Monday. The reforms, which have already been given the green light by the European Parliament, will apply to all departures from the bloc’s airports and arrivals if operated by an EU-based airline. The new … Read more