Allying with Trump, Elon Musk is the latest billionaire to seek gov’t power
Tesla and SpaceX CEO is eyeing a position as ’Secretary of Cost Cutting’ if Republican prevails in November 5 election.
Harris says Trump’s comments about women are ‘very offensive’
Vice president attacks former president after he says he will ’protect women whether they like it or not’.
Trump, Harris head west in election race for Latino votes in swing states
Both candidates hold events in the swing states of Arizona and Nevada, where Latino turnout could be key.
How are Green politics faring as the climate crisis worsens?
Greens fared badly in European elections this year.
Africa CDC warns mpox is not under control, appeals for resources
AU health watchdog’s chief has said mpox outbreak is ’still on the upward trend generally’ as cases spread.
US says 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine border expected in combat soon
Blinken says North Korean troops expected to deploy into combat against Ukrainian forces ’in the coming days’.
UK Prime Minister declines to label Gaza crisis a ‘genocide’
Green Party MP Carla Denyer urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to label the Gaza crisis as “genocide.”
Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Spain continues rising
The death toll from severe flooding in Spain has risen to at least 158 people.
Bill Clinton criticised for saying Israel ‘forced’ to kill Gaza civilians
Arab and Muslim leaders call former US president’s comments ’insulting’ and ’counterproductive’.
‘Time for action’: Al Jazeera demands protection for journalists in Gaza
The network decries ’systematic targeting’ of journalists and calls for them to be protected in Gaza and region.