Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods kill dozens, damage homes
Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods kill dozens, damage homes The flash flooding hit the northern city of Charikar as people were sleeping. Go to Source
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Iran nuclear deal: UN rejects US bid to ‘snapback’ Iran sanctions
Iran nuclear deal: UN rejects US bid to 'snapback' Iran sanctions The US envoy accuses other Security Council members of "standing in the company of terrorists". Go to Source
RNC 2020: Melania Trump makes plea for racial harmony
RNC 2020: Melania Trump makes plea for racial harmony Addressing the Republican convention, the US first lady also calls for an end to "violence and looting". Go to Source
Beirut residents fear they may lose their homes to gentrification after blast
Beirut residents fear they may lose their homes to gentrification after blast Mrs Beaini has lived in the same Beirut house for more than 60 years, but she can't afford repairs. Go to Source
Trump Leverages Powers of Office as He Seeks to Broaden Appeal
Trump Leverages Powers of Office as He Seeks to Broaden Appeal In an abrupt swerve from the dire tone of the convention’s first night, President Trump staged a grab-bag of gauzy events and personal testimonials aimed at female and minority voters. His program blurred the lines between campaigning and governing. Go to Source
Boris Johnson drops advice against face mask use in English schools
Boris Johnson drops advice against face mask use in English schools Prime minister makes another coronavirus U-turn days before return to classroomsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePupils in England will no longer be advised against using face masks in secondary schools after Boris Johnson made an 11th-hour U-turn days before classrooms reopen.In lockdown areas such as Greater Manchester, which have greater restrictions to stop the spread of the virus, wearing face coverings will become mandatory in school corridors where social distancing is more difficult. Continue reading... Go to Source
Jacob Blake: Wisconsin black man ‘will need miracle’ to walk again
Jacob Blake: Wisconsin black man 'will need miracle' to walk again Jacob Blake's spinal cord was severed when he was shot by police on Sunday night in Wisconsin. Go to Source
RNC 2020: The speakers and schedule for day two of Trump’s Republican convention
RNC 2020: The speakers and schedule for day two of Trump's Republican convention The first lady and two of Donald Trump's children will speak - the president will be back again. Go to Source
Kim Yo Jong could be even worse for North Korea than Kim Jong Un, experts say | New York Post
http://youtu.be/XSp30NRohq0 North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un’s sister could be the Hermit Kingdom’s most brutal leader if she succeeds him, experts told The Post on Monday. Kim Yo Jong, 32, appeared poised to take the reins of power amid a claim that her older brother has been in a coma for months and his recent public appearances have been staged. #KimYoJong #KimJongUn The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Catch the latest news here: https://nypost.com/
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Jacob Blake seen struggling with officers before being shot, new video shows | New York Post
http://youtu.be/9u9jndrppGM New footage from a different angle has emerged of the moments before Jacob Blake, a black 29-year-old, was shot multiple times in the back by a white Wisconsin cop as he tried to get into his vehicle, according to a report. The video captured Blake engaged in a struggle with at least two Kenosha police officers on the right side of his gray SUV on Sunday, TMZ reported. An officer appears to be trying to restrain him before he manages to get up and walks to the driver’s door, the clip shows. The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Catch the latest news here: https://nypost.com/
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Schools in England prepare to defy official advice on face masks
Schools in England prepare to defy official advice on face masks Headteachers call for urgent rethink on facial coverings as part of coronavirus strategyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHundreds of schools in England are preparing to allow or encourage pupils to wear face coverings in communal areas in defiance of UK government guidance on coronavirus.Boris Johnson is under growing pressure to review Public Health England advice that “does not recommend” the use of face masks in schools. Continue reading... Go to Source
Harry Maguire found guilty of aggravated assault and attempted bribery in Greece
Harry Maguire found guilty of aggravated assault and attempted bribery in Greece Manchester United defender had denied all chargesMaguire announces intention to appealHarry Maguire has been found guilty of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery by a three-member misdemeanours court convening on the Greek island of Syros.The £190,000-a-week Manchester United and England defender had denied all charges and said he would appeal. Maguire was given a prison sentence of 21 months and 10 days that was suspended on account of the charges being misdemeanours and and the court’s acknowledgement of his clear criminal record. His two co-defendants, who included his footballer brother Joe, were handed 13-month sentences. Continue reading... Go to Source
Ofqual head Sally Collier resigns over exams fiasco
Ofqual head Sally Collier resigns over exams fiasco Exams regulator chief, who oversaw development of flawed algorithm, steps downThe head of England’s exam regulator, Sally Collier, has resigned over the exams fiasco that has engulfed schools and universities.News of her departure came hours after the education select committee announced she had been called to give evidence to MPs on the exams debacle at a hearing next Wednesday. An education source said: “She knew she’d reached the end of the line.” Continue reading... Go to Source
Woman in ‘extreme poverty’ found dead next to crying baby in Glasgow
Woman in 'extreme poverty' found dead next to crying baby in Glasgow Mercy Baguma, an asylum seeker from Uganda, was left destitute after leave to remain expiredA woman who was living in “extreme poverty” and relying on charities and friends to buy food has been found dead next to her crying baby in a flat on the Southside of Glasgow.The woman has been named as Mercy Baguma, 34, from Uganda, by the charity Positive Action in Housing who reported that her one-year-old son was suffering from malnutrition and required hospital treatment. It is believed that he has since been released into the care of his father, who also lives in Glasgow. Continue reading... Go to Source
Harry Dunn death: Anne Sacoolas faces possible trial in absentia
Harry Dunn death: Anne Sacoolas faces possible trial in absentia Attorney general considers option with prospect of Sacoolas’ return to UK remoteThe attorney general, Suella Braverman, is considering trying the wife of a US intelligence officer in her absence on a charge of causing the death by dangerous driving of the teenager Harry Dunn.The 19-year-old was killed on 27 August last year when a car outside a US military base in Northamptonshire was in a collision with the motorbike he was riding. Continue reading... Go to Source
Africa declared free of wild polio in ‘milestone’
Africa declared free of wild polio in 'milestone' Nigeria is now rid of wild polio having had more than half of global cases less than 10 years ago. Go to Source
Jacob Blake: Father says man shot in Wisconsin is ‘paralysed’
Jacob Blake: Father says man shot in Wisconsin is 'paralysed' Jacob Blake is in hospital after being shot multiple times by officers in Wisconsin on Sunday. Go to Source
Covid: Woman in Australia jailed for six months over quarantine breach
Covid: Woman in Australia jailed for six months over quarantine breach Asher Faye Vander Sanden arrived secretly in Western Australia to avoid a 14-day quarantine. Go to Source
Alexei Navalny: Kremlin dismisses accusations against Putin
Alexei Navalny: Kremlin dismisses accusations against Putin Russia says no investigation is needed yet as no poisoning of the fierce critic has been proven. Go to Source
Harry Maguire: Manchester United captain given suspended sentence in Greece
Harry Maguire: Manchester United captain given suspended sentence in Greece Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is given a suspended sentence of 21 months and 10 days after his arrest on the Greek island of Mykonos. Go to Source
Election Updates: What Night 1 of R.N.C. Told Us About Trump’s Final Sprint
Election Updates: What Night 1 of R.N.C. Told Us About Trump’s Final Sprint Republicans’ talk of a hopeful message gave way to dark warnings about a future under Democrats. And with his convention appearances, President Trump continues to blur the lines between the government and his campaign. Go to Source
RNC Night 1: Watch the Moments That Mattered
RNC Night 1: Watch the Moments That Mattered Two of our reporters break down highlights from the first night (and afternoon) of the Republican National Convention. Go to Source
Fact-Checking Day 1 of the Republican National Convention
Fact-Checking Day 1 of the Republican National Convention A team of New York Times reporters followed the developments and fact-checked the speakers, providing context and explanation. Go to Source
Trump’s Fights Are Their Fights. They Have His Back Unapologetically.
Trump’s Fights Are Their Fights. They Have His Back Unapologetically. Many supporters of President Trump said in interviews that he had succeeded on issues that matter to them. And they dismissed as unimportant the behavior that critics say makes him unfit for office. Go to Source
Biden Wants Black Voter Turnout Similar to Obama’s. He’ll Need Black Men.
Biden Wants Black Voter Turnout Similar to Obama’s. He’ll Need Black Men. For Democrats, who rely on Black voters to power their electoral advantages in America’s urban centers, the difference between good and great Black voter turnout is often a question of Black men. Go to Source
UK coronavirus live: new face mask rules for older pupils in Scotland; MPs to question Ofqual and Williamson
UK coronavirus live: new face mask rules for older pupils in Scotland; MPs to question Ofqual and Williamson Exam watchdog chiefs and education secretary to face questions; secondary school pupils to cover faces from Monday Scottish secondary pupils to wear face coverings in corridorsEngland won’t review face mask rules in schools, says ministerAstraZeneca starts antibody drug trial in UKCreditors to vote on £1.2bn Virgin Atlantic Covid rescue dealCoronavirus global updates – live 12.43pm BST Headteachers and teaching unions have been responding to the decision in Scotland that all secondary pupils should wear face masks in schools from Monday. If there’s to be a U-turn in England, they want it sooner rather than later, but most agree - whatever the government sa...
UK sets out law to curb illegal deforestation and protect rainforests
UK sets out law to curb illegal deforestation and protect rainforests Critics say government’s proposals for prohibitions and fines are seriously flawedThe government has announced plans to introduce a new law to clamp down on illegal deforestation and protect rainforests by cleaning up the UK’s supply chains.The proposals, published on Tuesday, suggest the introduction of legislation to prohibit larger businesses operating in the UK from using products grown on land that was deforested illegally. Continue reading... Go to Source
‘The Trump show’ continues as RNC heads to second night packed with Donald’s family – US politics live
'The Trump show' continues as RNC heads to second night packed with Donald's family – US politics live Melania, Eric and Tiffany Trump all expect to appear on TuesdayLast night Republicans argued that only Trump can save AmericaKey takeaways from the first night of Republicans’ dark conventionWisconsin police fire teargas during second night of protest over Jacob Blake shooting503 US deaths and 40,309 new coronavirus cases were reported yesterdaySign up to our First Thing newsletter 12.39pm BST It is Tuesday, so there is new polling data from the weekly Axios-Ipsos coronavirus index. If you’d wanted to invent something new that would show up how starkly polarised American politics is, I’m not sure you could have done a better job than with Covid-19.Here are some of the...
UK weather: homes flooded as 70mph winds batter nation
UK weather: homes flooded as 70mph winds batter nation Firefighters rescue campers in Wales and trains are delayed as Storm Francis sweeps BritainHomes have been flooded, travel disrupted and firefighters called out to rescue a group of campers stranded on a riverside site as Storm Francis swept across the UK.Winds of up to 70mph and heavy rainfall battered much of the country, and emergency services warned that trees could be brought down and power cuts triggered. Continue reading... Go to Source
Greta Thunberg returns to school after year of climate activism
Greta Thunberg returns to school after year of climate activism Swedish environmental activist says she’s heading back to the classroom after travelling the world, spreading her conservation message Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg has returned to school after a year off campaigning to curb climate change.“My gap year from school is over, and it feels so great to finally be back in school again!” the 17-year-old tweeted, attaching a smiling photo of herself with a schoolbag on her back and her hands resting on a bicycle. Continue reading... Go to Source