The UK PM, Rishi Sunak, supports JK Rowling as the argument over Scotland's new hate crime laws heats up.
In support of novelist J.K. Rowling's critique of recent Scottish hate crime legislation, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that people shouldn't be prosecuted “for articulating plain facts on biology."
Russia announces nuclear weapon drills following 'provocative' Western threats.
Russia has announced that it will conduct training involving the use of tactical nuclear weapons, days after top European countries expressed more robust military support for Ukraine. On Monday, the Kremlin said the military drills planned by Russian President Vladimir Putin were in response to Western and NATO-member countries' statements about deploying soldiers into Ukraine, which Russia invaded more than two years earlier.
Google searches for a quick solution to restore erased monies.
A significant failure between Google Cloud and Unisuper has compromised the pension funds of over 620,000 people, with a massive $125 billion account being accidentally erased. This occurrence raises severe questions about the dependability and security of cloud-based financial systems.
The Gaza University campus was destroyed in a matter of seconds, and the United States is looking to Israel for answers.
The Israeli military targeted a prestigious Palestinian institution in southern Gaza. An abandoned structure that appears to be the main campus of Isra University is shown in a viral video being destroyed by an implosion. It has been claimed that the US has asked Israel for an explanation regarding the purported attack on the institution. According to the US State Department, Washington is compiling details regarding the purported incident.
Rats on board: After rodents were discovered on board, a Sri Lanka Airlines plane was grounded for three days.
There was a three-day grounding of a national airline aircraft in Sri Lanka. The airline set the disastrous delays and subsequent grounding on Tuesday, blaming it on a rodent.
Yemen Ramadan: The holy month is overshadowed by soaring food prices
Concerns about the availability of food are plaguing Taiz, Yemen during Ramadan, as a result of military operations, Houthi attacks, and US-UK reactions. The ongoing violence in Yemen hurts the holy month of fasting and meditation, particularly on Taiz, which is suffering significant hardships.
Australia passes laws granting the "right to disconnect."
New laws have been introduced in Australia. Referred to as the 'right to disconnect,' this legislation seeks to reinterpret the work-life balance for millions of Americans. This legislation would allow employees to refuse irrational calls and messages from their employers after work without incurring fines.
Israel seizes vital Gaza border crossing and commences attack on Rafah.
Israeli forces have seized control of Gaza's Rafah border crossing, cutting off a key route for humanitarian aid and a possible haven for civilians fleeing a construction attack. The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that it had taken "operational control" of the Gaza side of the border crossing that connects the embattled territory to Egypt. The blocking of the critical route and the placement of tanks in the heart of Rafah are seen as demonstrations of Israel's intention to continue its assault on the southern city despite ongoing truce talks.
EU task group wants to increase naval presence in the Red Sea to enhance security.
Due to piracy and the threat of Houthi missiles, maritime security is becoming a more pressing worldwide issue. Ships are bolstered by nations to protect commerce routes and quell illicit activity. To prevent rockets from reaching their target and guarantee safe passage through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, advanced warships, such as the Italian frigate Mare Federico Martinengo, joined EU task forces. Continual presence and diverse skills are emphasized as the mission evolves from anti-piracy efforts to counter Houthi threats.
Tunisia: There are protests about the country's declining economic status and living circumstances.
On Saturday, thousands demonstrated against the declining quality of life in front of the prime minister's office in Tunis, Tunisia, in response to a demand made by the country's largest labor union confederation. Watch to find out more!
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