G7 backs Ukraine NATO bid, raises concerns over UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Defence ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries have backed Ukraine’s “irreversible” path to NATO membership and expressed concern over threats to United Nations peacekeepers targeted by Israel in Lebanon. The one-day gathering in Naples on Saturday marks the G7’s first ministerial meeting dedicated to defence. Italy holds the G7’s rotating presidency for 2024 … Read moreG7 backs Ukraine NATO bid, raises concerns over UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Iceland PM calls new election as coalition government collapses

Icelandic Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson has dissolved the country’s three-party coalition government and called for a new election to take place in November. In a press conference on Sunday, Benediktsson said problems had mounted within the left-right coalition on issues related to foreign policy, asylum seekers, and energy, public broadcaster RUV reported. The coalition comprised … Read moreIceland PM calls new election as coalition government collapses

Zelenskyy accuses North Korea of sending soldiers to help Russia in war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused North Korea of sending not only weapons but also soldiers to help Russia in its war against Ukraine. “We see an increasing alliance between Russia and regimes like North Korea,” Zelenskyy said in his video address on Sunday night. “This is no longer just about transferring weapons. It is … Read moreZelenskyy accuses North Korea of sending soldiers to help Russia in war

US-based Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson win 2024 Nobel economics prize

Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson have won the 2024 Nobel Prize in economics “for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity”, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences says. The award, formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, was awarded on Monday in Stockholm. … Read moreUS-based Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson win 2024 Nobel economics prize

Scottish MP defiant after party sacks him over ‘abhorrent’ Gaza remark

The ruling political party in Scotland has expelled an outspoken member and lawmaker over “utterly abhorrent”, “flippant” and “completely unacceptable” comments about Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. John Mason of the Scottish National Party (SNP) confirmed his ouster on Sunday, saying he was “very disappointed” about the party’s decision. “I continue to believe that … Read moreScottish MP defiant after party sacks him over ‘abhorrent’ Gaza remark

AI scientists John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton win 2024 physics Nobel Prize

John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have won the Nobel Prize in physics 2024 for their pioneering work in the field of machine learning. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Tuesday the scientists were honoured “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks”. Hopfield, whose research is carried out … Read moreAI scientists John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton win 2024 physics Nobel Prize

Former Spain and Barcelona football great Andres Iniesta retires at 40

Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement from football after a glittering trophy-laden career spanning 24 years. Iniesta, 40, was at the heart of the Spain and Barcelona midfield during a period of sustained success for both teams in the late 2000s and early 2010s. “Please allow me to be a … Read moreFormer Spain and Barcelona football great Andres Iniesta retires at 40

James Cleverly emerges as frontrunner in UK Conservatives leadership race

Conservative lawmakers in Britain have ejected former Security Minister Tom Tugendhat from the party leadership contest, leaving three contenders still running to lead the party after its catastrophic election defeat in July. Tugendhat garnered 20 votes in a ballot of 120 members of parliament, finishing last. Former Foreign Secretary James Cleverly topped the ballot with … Read moreJames Cleverly emerges as frontrunner in UK Conservatives leadership race

France, Qatar deliver urgent aid to Lebanon, French foreign minister says

France and Qatar delivered urgent humanitarian aid to Lebanon on Tuesday, France’s foreign minister said, as Paris pushes for broader humanitarian efforts and a ceasefire in the country. “If we don’t do anything, then Lebanon tomorrow could resemble what Syria has become,” Jean-Noel Barrot told lawmakers in parliament. “[That is], a hub of instability for … Read moreFrance, Qatar deliver urgent aid to Lebanon, French foreign minister says

At least two killed, 30 injured, in latest Russian attacks on Kharkiv

Russian attacks on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-biggest city, have killed at least two people and injured more than 30, including a teenager. Russian forces dropped about four guided bombs on the northeastern city, about 30km (18 miles) from the border with Russia, on Tuesday afternoon, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said. One of the bombing attacks killed a … Read moreAt least two killed, 30 injured, in latest Russian attacks on Kharkiv

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