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- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain and Yemen cut ties with Qatar
- Bill Cosby stands trial – on one sexual assault claim out of more than 50
- Isis surrenders Iraqi hideout of leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
- Crackdown on UK tourists over food poisoning scams in Spain
- Donald Trump berates London mayor over response to terror attacks
- Sunken Australian warship HMAS Perth ransacked by illegal scavengers
- Vladimir Putin denies he has compromising material on Donald Trump
- More than 1,500 Juventus fans in Turin injured after stampede
- Russia actively stoking discord in Macedonia since 2008, intel files say
- Gunfire during ceasefire stops civilians fleeing fighting in Philippines
- Senators preview plans for James Comey hearing as suspense builds
- Malaysia offers cash prizes for best 'gay prevention' videos
- Backers of Honduran dam opposed by murdered activist withdraw funding
- 'We decided to take a stand': why some Indian families are returning dowries
- Newseum chief fears for future of journalism under Trump
- London attack: one Canadian and one French citizen among those killed
- Make or break moment beckons for education at G20 summit
- London attack: Isis claims responsibility, as first victim is named – latest updates
- US escalates pressure on China over South China Sea and North Korea
- PM’s remarks about Clive Palmer could have implied fraud, judge finds
- Labor vows to stamp out slavery in Australia's supply chains
- Saudi Arabia TV reports on cutting of ties with Qatar - video
- Monday briefing: Fresh raids in east London as first victim named
- Canada calling: tech industry lures workers north in wake of Trump
| Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain and Yemen cut ties with Qatar Posted: 05 Jun 2017 02:06 AM PDT Qatari diplomats ejected and land, air and sea traffic routes cut off in row over terror and regional stability Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terror, in the Gulf Arab region's most serious diplomatic crisis in years. The countries said they planned to break off all land, air and sea traffic with Qatar, and eject its diplomats from their territories. Qatar was also expelled from a Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen. Continue reading... |
| Bill Cosby stands trial – on one sexual assault claim out of more than 50 Posted: 05 Jun 2017 12:00 AM PDT The comedian, once the a beloved sitcom star, will face a possible 10-year prison sentence when his case opens in a Pennsylvania county courthouse On Monday, Bill Cosby will stand trial on charges that he drugged and sexually violated a one-time mentee in his Pennsylvania mansion more than 12 years ago. In a tidal wave of sexual assault accusations, it is the only claim that could result in prison time for the comedian once loved as "America's dad". Related: Bill Cosby: the downfall of 'America's dad' Continue reading... |
| Isis surrenders Iraqi hideout of leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Posted: 04 Jun 2017 11:26 AM PDT Fall of key town Baaj to Shia forces leaves pocket of west Mosul and Bukamal as only urban centres in Iraq with big Isis presence Islamic State has surrendered the key town of Baaj in north-west Iraq, a known hideout of the terrorist group's leader which had been under Islamist militants' control throughout 14 years of war and insurgency. The few remaining Isis fighters fled the town on Saturday night, allowing Shia militia forces to enter unopposed. Continue reading... |
| Crackdown on UK tourists over food poisoning scams in Spain Posted: 04 Jun 2017 11:00 PM PDT Travellers submitting false claims of illnesses on all-inclusive trips to face prosecution after hoteliers say racket cost £52m in 2016 British tourists who make fraudulent claims of food poisoning after going on all-inclusive trips to Spain have been warned they could face prosecution amid fears the increasingly prevalent scam is damaging the UK's reputation abroad. Spanish hoteliers are furious at the growing market in false insurance claims, saying it cost their industry €60m (£52m) last year alone. |
| Donald Trump berates London mayor over response to terror attacks Posted: 04 Jun 2017 03:04 PM PDT President criticises Sadiq Khan and uses attack to justify travel ban before mayor's spokesman calls tweet 'ill-informed' and deliberately out of context Donald Trump has criticised the mayor of London, hours after seven people were killed and 48 injured in a terror attack in the centre of the city. "At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack," the president wrote on his personal Twitter account, "and Mayor of London says there is 'no reason to be alarmed!'" Continue reading... |
| Sunken Australian warship HMAS Perth ransacked by illegal scavengers Posted: 04 Jun 2017 09:48 PM PDT Only 40% remains of the final resting place for 353 Australian navy sailors who drowned off the coast of Java in the second world war, archaeologists say One of Australia's most treasured second world war warships has been illegally salvaged for metal, and in the process a war grave for more than 300 sailors has been devastated, maritime archaeologists say. An Australian-Indonesia expedition conducted a dive on the wreck of HMAS Perth, which sank in 1942 following a fierce battle against the imperial Japanese navy on the north-west tip of Java. Continue reading... |
| Vladimir Putin denies he has compromising material on Donald Trump Posted: 04 Jun 2017 07:05 PM PDT Russian president tells Megyn Kelly he has no relationship with Trump and had never met him Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied he had any compromising material about US President Donald Trump. "Well, this is just another load of nonsense," Putin said on NBC News' Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly, when asked whether he had any damaging information on the Republican president. Continue reading... |
| More than 1,500 Juventus fans in Turin injured after stampede Posted: 03 Jun 2017 08:36 PM PDT • Witnesses suggest firecrackers mistaken for explosions caused panic and crowd surge More than 1,500 people are thought to have been injured – three of them seriously – after Juventus fans watching the Champions League final stampeded in a Turin square after mistaking firecrackers for an explosion or gunshots. Thousands of people had gathered in Piazza San Carlo on Saturday night to watch Juventus play Real Madrid on giant TV screens. During the second half of the match loud bangs led to a sudden rush in the middle of the crowd, causing a surge that flung people against barriers. Continue reading... |
| Russia actively stoking discord in Macedonia since 2008, intel files say Posted: 04 Jun 2017 10:00 AM PDT Leaked documents suggest Kremlin's goal is to stop Balkan countries joining Nato and to pry them away from western influence Russian spies and diplomats have been involved in a nearly decade-long effort to spread propaganda and provoke discord in Macedonia, according to a leak of classified documents from the country's intelligence agency. The documents suggest that Moscow has been seeking to step up its influence all across the countries of the former Yugoslavia. The Kremlin's goal is to stop them from joining Nato and to pry them away from western influence, the reports say. Continue reading... |
| Gunfire during ceasefire stops civilians fleeing fighting in Philippines Posted: 04 Jun 2017 03:28 AM PDT Thousands remain trapped in city of Marawi after 13 days of fighting between Isis-linked militants and government forces Thousands of civilians hoping to flee fighting in the Philippine city of Marawi remained trapped on Sunday after a four-hour ceasefire to evacuate residents was marred by gunfire. Only 134 were freed on Sunday, despite government hopes that more than 1,000 would be able to leave a city battered by 13 days of intense fighting. Continue reading... |
| Senators preview plans for James Comey hearing as suspense builds Posted: 04 Jun 2017 09:49 AM PDT Democrat Mark Warner says intelligence committee will discuss contacts apparently not yet 'fully revealed' between Trump aides and Russia Two members of the Senate committee that will interrogate James Comey this week have previewed their questions for the former FBI director, saying they intend to ask him in detail about his interactions with Donald Trump and about the activities of Trump associates including Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law. Related: James Comey Senate testimony: America braces for a historic political moment Continue reading... |
| Malaysia offers cash prizes for best 'gay prevention' videos Posted: 04 Jun 2017 04:49 AM PDT Contestants invited to submit clips on 'prevention and control' under various categories including 'gender confusion' The Malaysian government is offering cash prizes of up to 4,000 ringgit (£720) for the best videos explaining how to "prevent" homosexuality, according to a competition launched on the health ministry's website. Activists said the move would further spread fear among Malaysia's LGBT community, as conservative attitudes chip away at the Muslim-majority nation's one-time reputation for moderation and tolerance. Continue reading... |
| Backers of Honduran dam opposed by murdered activist withdraw funding Posted: 04 Jun 2017 03:30 AM PDT
The international funders behind the hydroelectric dam opposed by murdered Honduran environmentalist Berta Cáceres are withdrawing from the project, the Guardian can reveal. Three financial institutions had pledged loans worth $44m for the Agua Zarca dam on the Gualcarque river, which is considered sacred by the Lenca people and which Caceres campaigned against before her death. Continue reading... |
| 'We decided to take a stand': why some Indian families are returning dowries Posted: 05 Jun 2017 02:00 AM PDT A successful drive to curtail the practice of wedding dowries in certain Muslim areas of India is reaping dividends – and even crossing religious boundaries When Safik Ansari decided to marry off his daughter, he told the village chief that his paltry income from pulling a rickshaw meant he was unable to pay the groom an appropriate dowry. Although India banned dowry payments in 1961, the custom remains widespread and Ansari was preparing to go door-to-door seeking money from wealthier villagers. To his surprise, however, the chief said he would not have to pay one. The local Dahez Roko Abhiyan (DRA), or stop dowry campaign, would help him with the wedding arrangements, explained the chief. Continue reading... |
| Newseum chief fears for future of journalism under Trump Posted: 05 Jun 2017 12:00 AM PDT Jeffrey Herbst says president's denigration of media helps erode public trust and sets dangerous example to authoritarian regimes around the world Journalists in the US face a crisis of legitimacy as constant abuse by Donald Trump undermines the public's trust in an agreed set of facts, the head of a leading media museum has warned. Related: James Comey Senate testimony: America braces for a historic political moment Continue reading... |
| London attack: one Canadian and one French citizen among those killed Posted: 04 Jun 2017 11:31 PM PDT Seven killed, with British police officers, French, Australian and New Zealand nationals among the 48 people injured A Canadian and a French citizen were among the seven people killed in the terrorist attack on London Bridge and Borough Market, it has been confirmed by their governments. Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, confirmed that a Canadian citizen was among those killed. "I am heartbroken that a Canadian is among those killed," he said. "We grieve with the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones, and wish all those injured a speedy and full recovery. Continue reading... |
| Make or break moment beckons for education at G20 summit Posted: 04 Jun 2017 11:00 PM PDT Campaigners urge world leaders to keep global education targets on track after figures reveal education receives same level of aid funding as transport Campaigners who believe funding for schooling in the world's poorest countries has hit crisis levels say next month's G20 meeting will be a "make or break" moment for education. The share of aid funding spent on education has fallen for the past six years, from 10% in 2009 to 6.9% in 2015, according to new figures from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco). Education now receives as little in aid funding as transport. Continue reading...This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| London attack: Isis claims responsibility, as first victim is named – latest updates Posted: 05 Jun 2017 02:30 AM PDT Police carry out fresh raids in east London on Monday morning, and Canadian Christine Archibald is identified as one of seven killed in London Bridge attack
This morning Karen Bradley, the culture secretary and a former Home Office minister, refused to answer when asked on ITV's Good Morning Britain if the number of armed police had gone down since 2010. (See 7.43am.) It's not hard to guess why. The Times' Matt Chorley has the figures. If only someone had given Karen Bradley this chart, she could have answered the question on whether the number of armed police has been cut pic.twitter.com/qP6Sy4aUbs You cannot protect the public on the cheap the police and security services must get the resources they need not 20,000 police cuts. Theresa May was warned by the Police Federation but she accused them of "crying wolf". Theresa May must level with the British people and accept that on her watch armed officer numbers were cut. She asks us to trust her on security but the truth is as Home Secretary she cut armed officers and cut community police numbers. The Liberal Democrats would provide our police with £300m extra funding a year and would do what is needed to tackle the scourge of violent extremism.
In the area around London Bridge there are as yet few flowers laid for victims of Saturday night's attacks. Dave Austin, from Epping, was looking for the right place to leave a bunch. "#London's got a subdued feel this morning." Dave Austin, from Epping, with flowers for the #LondonBridgeAttack victims pic.twitter.com/vE0Ck3qTQd Continue reading... |
| US escalates pressure on China over South China Sea and North Korea Posted: 05 Jun 2017 12:49 AM PDT Rex Tillerson rules out negotiating on China's island-building in disputed territory and says China must 'step up their efforts' to curb North Korea's nuclear program The United States continues to escalate pressure on China over the twin issues of the South China Sea and North Korea, telling Beijing that with growing global influence comes increased responsibilities that it is failing to live up to. Three delegations of high-profile US leaders – the vice president, Mike Pence, senior GOP senator John McCain, and now secretaries of state and defence Rex Tillerson and James Mattis – have visited the Asia Pacific region in the past six weeks, with China's role in the region their highest public priority. Continue reading... |
| PM’s remarks about Clive Palmer could have implied fraud, judge finds Posted: 04 Jun 2017 11:54 PM PDT Businessman and former MP is seeking damages from Malcolm Turnbull and employment minister Michaelia Cash A Queensland judge has found comments made by the prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, about Clive Palmer and the demise of Queensland Nickel "could well be viewed" as a suggestion the mining magnate had acted fraudulently. The businessman and former MP is seeking $500,000 in damages from both the prime minister and the employment minister, Michaelia Cash, plus another $500,000 in interest. Continue reading... |
| Labor vows to stamp out slavery in Australia's supply chains Posted: 04 Jun 2017 11:16 PM PDT Party would establish an anti-slavery commissioner to help victims and also fight slavery overseas, Bill Shorten says Bill Shorten has promised to introduce legislation to prevent slave labour being used in the global supply chains of Australian businesses if Labor wins the next election. Labor would require Australia's biggest companies to produce annual reports on the steps they are taking to stamp out slavery in their supply chains, he said. It would also establish an anti-slavery commissioner to help victims of slavery in Australia, and to fight slavery overseas. Continue reading... |
| Saudi Arabia TV reports on cutting of ties with Qatar - video Posted: 04 Jun 2017 10:12 PM PDT A newsreader on Saudi TV announces that the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has decided to sever diplomatic and consular relations with Qatar, also cutting all land air and sea contacts. Continue reading... |
| Monday briefing: Fresh raids in east London as first victim named Posted: 04 Jun 2017 10:05 PM PDT Details emerge of victims and survivors tell of the horrific attacks ... Saudis break relations with Qatar ... and some hope for cancer sufferers Good morning. This is Martin Farrer with the top news stories today. Continue reading... |
| Canada calling: tech industry lures workers north in wake of Trump Posted: 04 Jun 2017 03:00 AM PDT Tech companies in Canada are launching bold recruitment campaigns that pitch the northern neighbor as a stable alternative to Trump's turbulence The ads were launched months before Donald Trump was elected president and they got straight to the point. "Thinking of moving to Canada?" read one, set to a backdrop of the Republican candidate at a rally. Another made by a startup in southern Ontario featured Trump flashing a thumbs up. The brazen recruitment campaign was among the first to capture the streak of opportunism now rippling through Canada's tech sector. Continue reading... |
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