The candidates for leadership of the British Conservative Party will debate each other next Monday. Sky News has announced that the candidates to succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister during the TV debate will include questions from the public. “There has never been a more important time to re-energize […]
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev Alludes to Nuclear War
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday indirectly warned against a possible nuclear war if the International Criminal Court is going to punish Moscow for alleged crimes in Ukraine. βThe idea of punishing a country with the largest nuclear arsenal is absurd in itself. And potentially threatens the survival […]
Pork Price Rises Sharply: Chinese Government Wants to Draw on National Reserves
China is considering drawing on its strategic pork reserves to stabilize prices and curb speculation. The economic planning agency announced this on Tuesday. Pork is on the menu of many Chinese every day. It is the most consumed type of meat there. But prices have risen sharply, by more […]
Russia Also Lifts Corona Measures at Borders
On July 15, Russia will lift the corona measures that were in force at the borders. Previously, the country had already lifted almost all restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. For example, the mask obligation and restrictions in the catering industry have expired. The rules may be […]
New Lawsuit Against Tesla Over Alleged Racism
Tesla faces another lawsuit over alleged racism. About 15 black employees and ex-employees filed a lawsuit against the maker of electric cars because they were victims of racist behaviour and bullying in the workplace. The employees are said to have regularly been confronted with offensive racist comments and behaviour […]
UN Security Council Extends Peace Mission in Mali by One Year
The United Nations Security Council has extended the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali (Minusma) for another year. Thirteen of the fifteen members of the Security Council voted in favour of the extension, and only China and Russia abstained. The mission consists of a force of nearly 14,000 blue helmets, […]
Recession Fears Lead to Losses in Asian Markets
Stock markets in Asia and Australia fell on Wednesday. Fears of a recession and high inflation resurfaced among investors. New consumer confidence releases in Japan and South Korea did little good for sentiment. The South Korean central bank said consumer confidence fell sharply in June. Households in Asian countries […]
Ghislaine Maxwell Hears Sentence in Epstein Case
Ghislaine Maxwell will hear on Tuesday what sentence the judge will impose on her for involvement in sexual abuse by her wealthy ex-partner Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell, 60, was found guilty late last year of recruiting young women who were abused by Epstein. New York prosecutors demanded 30 to 55 […]
Total Value of Crypto Coins Again Around 1000 Billion Dollars
The total value of all crypto coins together fluctuates around 1000 billion dollars. That is the first time in about ten days. Bitcoin was worth more than $21,000 on Monday morning. Earlier this month, the main digital currency was worth less than $18,000. Cryptocurrencies have suffered significant losses this […]
UK Consumer Confidence Dips to All-Time Low
Consumer confidence in the UK has fallen to an all-time low this month. British consumer confidence is under pressure mainly due to the sharp rise in energy and food prices, including the war in Ukraine. The nationwide strikes, including those at the railways, also weighed on consumer sentiment. According […]