Tropical Cyclone Chido Pummels French Territory Mayotte
The storm, the equivalent of a Category 4, was moving toward East Africa’s coast on Sunday after killing several people in Mayotte, a French archipelago.
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UK retailers accused of recruiting young shop workers without rights over Christmas
Lush and Gymshark among chains using apps promoted by TikTok influencers to take on gig economy assistants lacking basic protections, say unions Unions have accused high-street retailers of drafting in young gig economy store assistants without basic employment rights in the run-up to Christmas. The Observer has found large brands, including Urban Outfitters, Lush, Gymshark…
Public anger over water bill rises is justified, says UK environment secretary
‘Complete reset’ of water industry needed in face of poor service, pollution and leaks, says Steve Reed Public anger over a significant increase in water bills to be unveiled this week will be justified, the environment secretary has warned, as households across England and Wales are forced to pay for a “catastrophic failure” of underinvestment…
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s fall was as fast as his ascent
Yoon, a political novice, was impeached barely halfway through his five-year term. That makes him the shortest-serving president in South Korea’s democratic history.
‘They Had the Desire to Return’
Elated residents are trickling home to their shattered Syrian town, a rebel stronghold controlled until recently by the government.
Strategy of Recruiting Cheap Militiamen Backfires in Africa
By arming civilians who are poorly trained and have little to no respect for human rights, the military in Burkina Faso has brought the West African nation to the brink of civil war.
Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Envoy, Says His Impatience Nudged Japan Forward
In a society used to quiet consensus-building, Tokyo has made bold changes to its defense policy. “Did I contribute to that?” Mr. Emanuel asked. “Uh, yeah.”
Why the Franco-German engine that powered the EU is now almost kaput
As they confront a marauding Trump, trade tensions with China and their own upheavals, the bloc’s two biggest countries are at a crossroads “When France and Germany advance, all Europe advances. When they don’t, it grinds to a halt” was how former French president Jacques Chirac put it almost a quarter of a century ago…
Nancy Pelosi has hip replacement surgery in Germany after fall in Luxembourg
Former House speaker underwent surgery at a US military hospital after injury during visit with bipartisan delegation The former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi had a hip replacement on Saturday at a US military hospital in Germany after falling while at an event in Luxembourg with other members of Congress. Pelosi, 84, “is well on…
Chris Minns condemns ‘disgusting’ Islamophobic graffiti in Sydney’s west as police investigate
NSW premier says vandalism aimed at particular religions is designed to incite hatred and ‘completely abhorrent’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales police are investigating a potential hate crime after Islamophobic graffiti was painted on a busy underpass…