The Paris mayor, Anne Hidalgo, swam in the long-polluted Seine, fulfilling a promise to show the river was clean enough to host open swimming competitions during the 2024 Olympics. The opening ceremony kicks off in nine days
Source:The Guardian
July 18, 2024 00:07 UTC
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Source:The Guardian
July 17, 2024 22:42 UTC
Fertility tourism is booming for single Chinese women with hopes of future motherhood. China's birthrate is at a record low, yet unmarried women are not legally allowed to freeze their eggs there. We meet Lei and Abu, as they travel to the US for the procedure, battling self-doubt and scepticism along the way. What does this mean for womanhood and parenting in modern China?
Source:The Guardian
July 17, 2024 21:22 UTC
Heartland’s Tim Benson is joined by Robert K.D. Colby, Assistant Professor of History at the University of Mississippi, to discuss his new book, An Unholy Traffic: Slave Trading in the Civil War South. They discuss how Southerners made the internal slave trade a cornerstone of Confederate society, a bulwark of the Rebel economy, and a central part of the experience of the Civil War. They also chat about how slave trading helped Southerners survive and fight the war by using this commerce to navigate food shortages and mitigate the demands of military service and other hardships on the home front. Get the book here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/an-unholy-traffic-9780197578261?cc=us&lang=en&Show Notes:The Guardian: Rich Tenorio – “An Unholy Traffic: how the slave trade continued through the US civil war”https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/28/robert-colby-unholy-traffic-slave-trade-civil-war
Source:The Guardian
July 17, 2024 21:21 UTC
Biden calls for ban on gun used to shoot TrumpAfter a pause in campaigning following the attack, Joe Biden resumed his criticism of Donald Trump in Tuesday night's speech [Reuters]Joe Biden has renewed a call for Congress to ban assault rifles, including the model that was used in the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump. It’s time to outlaw them,” Mr Biden told the audience at a convention in Las Vegas. Speaking on Tuesday, Mr Biden continued in that vein, lamenting how “heated” politics has become. Gun rights are an issue Mr Biden has frequently campaigned on. At a side event hosted by the gun rights group, US Concealed Carry Association, a senior adviser to the Trump campaign said Donald Trump would safeguard gun rights by appointing pro-gun judges if he is elected in November.
Source:The Guardian
July 17, 2024 21:03 UTC
Keir Starmer reiterated messages from the king's speech with the opening of parliament, saying his would be a 'government of service' that will begin rolling out its agenda starting with the economy. Starmer said: 'Under his [Sunak's] watch, the last parliament was the first in modern history to leave living standards in a worse place than they found them.' Rishi Sunak congratulated the prime minister on his election victory, telling MPs Labour 'had successfully tapped into the public's desire for change'
Source:The Guardian
July 17, 2024 20:20 UTC
On Wednesday, the Democratic National Committee announced it would push back a controversial virtual roll call to nominate Biden by a week. Schiff is just the latest elected Democrat in California to call for Biden to withdraw. Pelosi raised questions last week about whether Biden should stay in but stopped short of calling for him to drop out. According to an AP poll released Wednesday, 65% of Democrats nationwide think Biden should drop out. There is only one singular goal: defeating Donald Trump.
Source:The Guardian
July 17, 2024 19:48 UTC
Dykes, 51, was convicted of killing his Oakland landlord’s 9-year-old grandson and attempting to kill the landlord during a robbery. Price has requested Keith Thomas, 51, to be resentenced to 23 years to life. In addition to misconduct in jury selection, the DA’s initial review found that former Alameda County prosecutor James Anderson used racist imagery and stereotypes in an opening statement to Thomas’ trial. Price said her deputies did not find misconduct in jury selection in the 1993 death penalty trial of Gregory Tate, who was convicted of killing Sarah LaChapelle. Of the 56 Alameda trials that led to death sentences since 1978, Price said 40 are missing jury selection documents.
Source:The Guardian
July 17, 2024 19:34 UTC
The intensification of the South China Sea (‘SCS’) conflict throughout early 2024 between China and the Philippines[i] includes a long history of disputes. In the absence of an international Law, claims often clash and conflict with the national maritime policies of other countries. Challenges in implementing international law: UNCLOS and ‘voluntary compliance’Within international law, compliance refers to a State’s adherence to the obligations outlined in international agreements and treaties[xxxiv][xxxv]. International law, UNCLOS and the South China Sea. NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUES -STATE BEHAVIOURS THROUGH THE SOUTH CHINA SEA ARBITRATION CASE Master Thesis Tilburg Law School LL.M International and European Law.
Source:The Guardian
July 17, 2024 19:33 UTC
(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelLondon: Britain's new Labour Party government promised to calm the country's febrile politics and ease its cost-of-living crisis as it set out its plans for " national renewal " at the grand State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday.Stabilising public finances and spurring economic growth were at the centre of Prime Minister Keir Starmer 's legislative agenda, announced in a speech written by government officials and delivered by King Charles III . "My government will seek a new partnership with both business and working people and help the country move on from the recent cost of living challenges by prioritizing wealth creation for all communities," the king said in a speech to hundreds of lawmakers and members of the House of Lords.Charles traveled from Buckingham Palace to Parliament in a horse-drawn carriage - past a small group of anti-monarchy protesters with signs reading 'Down with the Crown' - before donning ceremonial robes and the Imperial State Crown to deliver his speech.
Source:The Times
July 17, 2024 19:27 UTC
Adam Peaty and Mel Marshall. All the above are examples of long-standing athlete / coach relationships that have flourished throughout the years, resulting in numerous championship titles and a plethora of podium places. But what does it really take to ensure that day-to-day relationship results in medal success? In the latest video showcasing Loughborough University’s expertise in academia and elite-level sport, Professor Sophia Jowett takes a closer look at how Adam Peaty and Mel Marshall have mastered the art. For all the latest Loughborough news around major global sporting events, visit the University’s dedicated website here: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/athletes-global-stage/Join the conversation on social media with the hashtag #Lboro2Paris.
Source:The Times
July 17, 2024 17:22 UTC
Having just released its best beaches list on Monday (July 15), The Times has now revealed the top 23 fish and chip shops in the UK. Les and Rita’s Fish BarLes and Rita's Fish Bar, which is just a 10-minute walk from the Rhyl promenade, also made The Times' list. Visitors have described Les and Rita’s Fish Bar as a "hidden gem", "simply brilliant" and "top notch". RECOMMENDED READING:One customer said: "We had heard about this fish & chip shop and so glad we found it. The Mermaid in Barmouth was also named among the 23 best fish and chip shops in the UK by The Times.
Source:The Times
July 17, 2024 16:57 UTC
At last, a “King’s Speech” that the king himself might have written, at least in its bridge-building, planet-saving passages. On Wednesday, King Charles III formally opened Britain’s Parliament, presenting the priorities of Britain’s new Labour government, a center-left legislative agenda that chimes with some of his own cherished projects, from curbing climate change to cultivating close ties with the European Union. It was a stark contrast to last year, when Charles presented the agenda of the Conservative government, which included plans to expand oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. Critics said that was at odds with Britain’s “net zero” emissions goals; the Labour government has promised to end new oil and gas exploration. Nothing in the king’s demeanor suggested that he was any more enthusiastic speaking the words drafted for him by Prime Minister Keir Starmer than he was with last year’s speech, prepared by Mr. Starmer’s predecessor, Rishi Sunak.
Source:The Times
July 17, 2024 16:52 UTC
Two other NI eateries featured on the list of top fish and chip shopsJohn Long's has been ranked among the best in the UK by The TimesA popular Belfast city centre chippy has been named on a list of the best fish and chip shops in the UK, along with two other Northern Ireland spots. The Times hailed John Long’s on its list of 23 of the UK’s best fish and chip shops. The Belfast restaurant – which has been serving the tea-time staple for over a hundred years – was praised by The Times for its “lightest of batters”. Other celebrity fans of the city’s longest established fish and chip shop include actors Brendan Fraser and Sean Bean, as well as the band members from Take That. Little Wolf was praised for its crispy batter, flaky fish and fat chips.
Source:The Times
July 17, 2024 16:32 UTC
Promoting the work of its ‘Joy of movement’ programme, Ferrero invites readers to get involved in getting the nation’s kids activeWith less than half of British children as active as experts recommend, there’s plenty of work left to do to get the UK’s kids moving. Ferrero’s brand partnership with The Times Weekend supplement showcases how it’s been tackling the issue since 2014, aiming to get less sporty children into activities that keep them fit and are fun to boot. The feature encourages readers to find out more about the scheme on Ferrero’s website.
Source:The Times
July 17, 2024 16:10 UTC