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President of Kenya withdraws financial bill that prompted fatal protests
On Tuesday, thousands of protestors flocked to the streets of Nairobi, Kenya's capital, to reject the measure, which they claimed would have put additional strain on ordinary citizens already struggling with high living costs. Kenyan President William Ruto has withdrawn a measure that provoked violent protests in Nairobi, citing Kenyans' "loud" opposition. After 22 people were reportedly killed in violent protests on Tuesday, which also resulted in the burning of part of Kenya's parliament building, Mr Ruto said that he would no longer be adopting unpopular new financial regulations that would have increased Kenyans' taxes.
Brexit blamed for Britain’s declining birth rate
A renowned European think tank claims that Brexit may have exacerbated Britain's decreasing fertility rate. According to research by the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), 'Euroscepticism' contributes to the UK's recent decline. However, an expert speaking at the launch of the Society at a Glance document went a step further last week (JUN 20), stating that Brexit could lead to young couples choosing not to have children.
Alert to 400 million Outlook users: new email bug found; how to protect yourself
An urgent warning has been issued to all 400 million Outlook users after discovering a problem allowing for email spoofing. A security researcher from SolidLab released his findings on X, indicating that the vulnerability allows anyone to mimic accounts, allowing bad actors to send malicious emails to other users. Vsevolod Kokorin demonstrated how he could spoof Microsoft's security email account.
New findings on vanished Native American tribe in Illinois
A huge Native American city spanning six square miles and home to around 20,000 individuals vanished from the Mississippi River basin over 600 years ago. While the 'Cahokia tribe mysteriously vanished, researchers have discovered artefacts from the society that may reveal clues about the community—its culture, language, and even its demise have all been lost to time. A team of university academics recently unearthed pottery, tools, such as micro-drills,' and wall trenches at the Illinois site that date back around 900 years.
Specially trained dogs assist Jay Slater locate
Specially trained canines have arrived in Tenerife as the search for missing British teenager Jay Slater approaches its ninth day. Police said that fresh resources had been brought in to locate the 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire. The Guardia Civil, whose ground searches had focused on the area where his last mobile phone connection was detected, stated that their efforts "are not being scaled back."
10 Best Places to Visit in the UK
Travelers can find everything they’d want in the UK. Love history and culture? You’ll find it in every corner. Prefer exploring great outdoors? Simply head north or west. In fact, the UK is so full of must-see destinations that deciding where to go first can be overwhelming. If this sounds familiar, read on! This guide is sure to help you pinpoint the top places to visit.
ICC warrants Russian army chief, ex-defense minister
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Russia's former defence minister and military leader for allegedly striking civilian targets in Ukraine. The Hague-based court said in a statement on Tuesday that warrants were issued because judges believed there were reasonable grounds to believe the men were responsible for "missile strikes carried out by the Russian armed forces against the Ukrainian electric infrastructure" between October 10, 2022, and at least March 9, 2023.
Canada arrests Tommy Robinson for immigration offense
The 41-year-old was discharged later Monday morning. In the coming days, the far-right activist was scheduled to speak at many more gatherings in Canada. Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, has been arrested in Canada on suspicion of an immigration infraction. Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley Lennon, was detained on Monday before being freed. He said he was ordered to stay in the country and surrender his passport.
Hezbollah’s threat surprised Cyprus; what’s at stake?
According to commentators, Hezbollah's vow to retaliate against Cyprus if it assists Israel in attacking Lebanon has emphasized the Mediterranean island's precarious geopolitical situation. Cypriots were taken aback when Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah named them in a June 19 speech, claiming Cyprus would be deemed "part of the war" if Israel used Cypriot airports and bases in an attack on Lebanon. "The Cypriot government should be careful," he told reporters.
Five more Met Police officers accused of betting on general election timetable
Five more police officers are accused of betting on the timing of the general election, according to the Metropolitan Police. The police said the Gambling Commission informed them about the cops after Rishi Sunak's close security officer was arrested last week for alleged bets on a July election.
Private equity firms want to seal £2bn parcel delivery group. Evri
Apollo and Platinum Equity are among the buyout groups fighting to own one of the UK's most extensive parcel delivery services. A swarm of trade and private equity bidders surrounds Evri, one of Britain's largest parcel delivery providers. According to Sky News, Apollo Global Management and Platinum Equity are among the parties making early proposals for Evri, which is apparently worth over £2 billion.
Southern Russian church and synagogue attacks kill 19
Attacks on police stations, churches, and a synagogue in Russia's North Caucasus republic of Dagestan have killed 19 police officers and many civilians. Six gunmen were also killed. At least sixteen persons were transported to hospitals with injuries. Three days of mourning have been announced in Dagestan, a primarily Muslim region in southern Russia that borders Chechnya. On the Orthodox festival of Pentecost, two coordinated attacks struck the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala, killing an Orthodox priest.
