England’s mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
Plans to give mayors in England the power to introduce a levy on tourists are expected to be outlined on Thursday. Under the proposals, a fee would be charged to…
Tunisian flotilla activists remain jailed as hunger striker worsens
Tunisian flotilla activists remain jailed as hunger striker worsens The four have been held since March in a financial investigation linked to organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Boats that…
Pro-Israel Democrat John Fetterman makes video appearance at GOP convention
Pro-Israel Democrat John Fetterman makes video appearance at GOP convention Pennsylvania senator who has clashed with party over Israel support says he will reject ‘the extremes and socialism’. Senator John…
Trump gave aide Natalie Harp a $45,000 holiday cash gift, disclosure shows
Trump gave aide Natalie Harp a $45,000 holiday cash gift, disclosure shows Federal employees are generally barred from receiving compensation beyond their government salaries. White House aide Natalie Harp listens…
Spain’s spy agency warned of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisis
Spain’s spy agency warned of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisis Declassified documents show Madrid and Morocco were warned of plans by migrants to breach Ceuta border before crisis…
Back to work, not school: Yemen’s crisis forces children to drop out
Back to work, not school: Yemen’s crisis forces children to drop out Struggling families in Yemen are forced to choose between education and survival amid mounting economic challenges. Save Eleven-year-old…
Last dance? Inside Lula’s strategy to win a fourth presidency in Brazil
Confronting fears of violence Where Lula arguably struggles the most, though, is with public security. Polls show that violence is the top concern for Brazilian voters. The research firm Quaest…
Sudanese refugee returning home ’to make buildings for our country’
The UN says Uganda hosts more than 96,000 Sudanese refugees, but a programme intends to fly at least 1,300 people home.
Bombardier looks to hire 500 new workers in US, despite Trump threat
Bombardier looks to hire 500 new workers in US, despite Trump threat The Canadian aircraft manufacturer has received support from Republican lawmakers on its economic impact record. Save Aeroplanes in…
Palestinian child misses first day of school due to settler siege
Four-year-old Kinda Hassan is missing the start of her first school year amid a month-long siege by Israeli settlers.