August 17, 2023 The Planet Is Only Getting Hotter We can’t keep being the human beings who live to destroy. Frida Berrigan Ad Policy A storm in the Angeles National Forest looks like clouds on fire. (David McNew / Getty Images) This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay on top of important articles like…
The city was hit by severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, also causing disruption at the city’s airport.
Spanish police are investigating after a British woman, 18, was allegedly attacked at a hotel.
Sarina Wiegman: FA says any approaches would be ‘100% rejected’ By Emma SandersBBC Sport in Sydney Last updated on 1 hour ago1 hour ago.From the section Women’s World Cup Any approaches for England manager Sarina Wiegman would be “100% rejected”, says Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham. Wiegman, appointed in 2021, has led England to…
Activism / StudentNation / August 17, 2023 “The Only Thing That Holds Them Accountable Is a Camera” After cofounding Youth Against Settlements, Palestinian activist Issa Amro started giving tours of Hebron, allowing participants to see the violence of Israeli occupation firsthand. Theia Chatelle Ad Policy Palestinian human rights activist Issa Amro walks through the market…
Politics / August 17, 2023 Trump’s (Still) the One Despite the Georgia indictments—and all his other legal troubles—Democrats are still going to have to beat him next November. John Nichols Ad Policy Former President Donald Trump throws autographed caps to the crowd during the final round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster,…
32 minutes ago About sharing By Chris Vallance & Tom Singleton Technology reporters, BBC News Amazon has been accused of sexism after its Alexa voice assistant was unable to respond to a question about the Lionesses’ semi-final victory at the Women’s World Cup. When asked on Wednesday “for the result of the England-Australia football match…
27 minutes ago About sharing By Annabel Rackham & Ian Youngs BBC News Martin Scorsese has lent his support to an Iranian director who has been jailed for screening a film at the Cannes Film Festival without government permission. Saeed Roustaee, who premiered Leila’s Brothers at the French festival in 2022, was reportedly sentenced to…
26 minutes ago About sharing Smouldering flames litter the ruins of a church in Jaranwala, Pakistan By Carrie Davies & Derek Cai in Islamabad and Singapore More than 100 people have been arrested in an east Pakistan city after thousands of Muslims burned churches and vandalised homes. The violence in Jaranwala was sparked by claims…
5 minutes ago About sharing By Lora Jones Business reporter, BBC News Pubs are calling for licensing laws to be relaxed to allow venues to serve alcohol from 10:00 ahead of the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) wants pubs to be able to sell drinks before kick-off….