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Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives a speech at the Treasury on July 8, 2024 in London, England. Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — Doubts are mounting over the Labour government’s flagship growth and investment agenda, with one analyst warning further tax rises could be coming as soon as next year. U.K. Finance … Read more
Police in Georgia have clashed with demonstrators in the centre of the capital Tbilisi protesting against last month’s disputed election which they say was stolen by the government. The protesters had set up tents and barriers at a major junction near Tbilisi State University and security and riot police detained a number of people as … Read more
President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied long-range missiles was met with ominous warnings from Moscow, a hint of menace from Kyiv and nods of approval from some Western allies. Biden’s shift in policy added an uncertain but potentially crucial new factor to the war on the eve of … Read more
Protesters dressed in traditional Māori attire performed hakas while marching alongside tens of thousands of people through the streets of the nation’s capital, Wellington, on Tuesday.
French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests targeting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Backed by their government, they argue the deal threatens their livelihoods by allowing a surge of South American agricultural imports produced under less stringent environmental standards. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on FRANCE 24’s François Picard is joined by Chris Hegadorn, … Read more
As It Happens7:00The world’s largest drawing is a love letter to Nigeria Nigerian artist Fola David says he hasn’t been the same since he created the world’s largest drawing. At 1,004.7 square metres — or nearly as big as four tennis courts — Unity of Diversity is a map of Nigeria filled with the country’s … Read more
Russia condemns Biden’s decision to let Ukraine fire missiles deep into Russia – CBS News Watch CBS News The Kremlin warned that President Biden is adding “fuel to the fire” by allowing Ukraine to use long-range U.S. missiles that can strike targets inside Russia. Holly Williams reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications … Read more
Although the bill is unlikely to pass, opponents say bid to reverse progress for Maori threatens to divide society. Tens of thousands have rallied outside New Zealand’s Parliament to protest against a bill that critics say would hurt the rights of Maori people. An estimated 42,000 people demonstrated on Tuesday, calling for lawmakers to reject … Read more
A man has been arrested and charged with murder after the Leon County Sheriff’s Office found human remains linked to a missing persons case on a property in Buffalo, Texas. Michael Dean Davis Jr., 27, was arrested in connection with the discovery of the remains now known to belong to a mother that has not … Read more
A general view of the gate of the Thyssenkrupp industrial area in Duisburg, Germany, on August 29, 2024. (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto via Getty Images). Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Germany’s Thyssenkrupp on Tuesday reported a 1-billion-euro ($1.06 billion) impairment on its struggling steel division as the industrial powerhouse flagged “gloomy volume” expectations and … Read more