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The well-heeled are just as likely to unseat politicians they don’t like as the hard-up. And their votes matter more. Or so it seems after the July 4 UK general election and the big pay-off for the Liberal Democrats. The Reform UK party led by Nigel Farage won 14 per cent of the votes cast […]

Donald Trump is expected to announce his choice for vice president at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 15. Initially many expected him to make the announcement at the Florida rally in Doral but it appears he likes keeping people in suspense. His campaign senior adviser Jason Miller however says that it definitely […]

Australian car buyers could soon see more affordable electric vehicles (EVs) on the market, thanks to new tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese EVs. Starting July 5, the EU has introduced provisional taxes of up to 37.6% on imported Chinese EVs, on top of the existing 10% duty. This means Chinese-made EVs could […]

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer thinks football is coming home again 58 years after England won the Fifa World Cup in 1966. He said this in Washington, where he met President Joe Biden less than an hour after England defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Tuesday (July 10). Asked  if football […]

Presidential candidate Donald Trump is now targeting vice president Kamala Harris as rumours abound that she could be the presidential candidate if Joe Biden steps aside from running. Trump did not hold back on his usual attacks on Biden but also went for Harris this time. He sarcastically remarked that Biden had made a brilliant […]

Australia’s cyber intelligence agency, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), issued a rare and stark warning on July 9 regarding the growing cyber threats from state-sponsored Chinese hackers. The ASD specifically identified the APT40 hacking group as actively seeking infiltration targets. In an advisory, the ASD detailed how APT40 has consistently targeted Australian networks across the […]

In retaliation to a religious bill pushed by Florida’s Republican governor Ron DeSantis, Satanists may soon be walking the halls of its public schools. How did this happen? It all started with a law that took effect this week, opening schools to additional counselling and support to students from outside organizations. The law allows religious […]

The White House announced on July 8 that Joe Biden has not seen a neurologist apart from his annual physicals. The issue came up after journalists questioned the president’s press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, in a heated press conference, asking her to clarify why a Parkinson’s disease specialist had been visiting the White House. The specialist, […]

In the bustling streets of China, a tiny, affordable electric car called the Seagull has emerged, sending ripples of anxiety through American automakers and politicians. Launched last year by Chinese automotive giant BYD (Build Your Dreams), this compact vehicle is priced at around $12,000 in China, offering a driving experience and craftsmanship that rival U.S. […]

In boldly moving against the European Union’s provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Chinese EV makers and industry associations are rallying for fair treatment. Leading the charge, SAIC Motor Corp, China’s largest automaker, called on the European Commission (EC) to hold a hearing on the tariffs, asserting its commitment to protect its rights and […]

Retirement in America increasingly means working well into old age, with many seniors unable to support themselves solely on Social Security and savings. Teresa Ghilarducci, a renowned retirement expert, sheds light on this growing crisis. Retirement in America and the system’s shortcomings In a conversation with CBS MoneyWatch about her new book, “Work, Retire, Repeat: […]

President Joe Biden appeared on the Morning Joe show on July 8. The MSNBC show is said to be one of the President’s favourite shows but his behaviour on the show was very uncharacteristic of him and brought his nemesis Donald Trump to mind instead. His appearance and interview on the show was aimed at […]

President Joe Biden has written an open letter to congressional Democrats saying that he is not leaving the race for President in November. Biden said that they had 42 days to the Democratic Convention and 119 days to the general election and there should be no weakening of resolve or lack of clarity. He said […]

Attracting travelers from around the globe, China’s visa-free policy spurs inbound travel to the country which surged in the first half of 2024. This influx is revitalizing the tourism sector and redefining global perceptions of China as a dynamic, modern nation. Growing appeal as a destination Experts emphasize that China’s increasing appeal as a destination […]

Financial heavyweights like Ray Dalio of Bridgewater and Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan have expressed deep concerns over America’s debt. The question on everyone’s mind is whether there is a viable escape from this fiscal predicament. Radical solution to America’s debt Enter Warren Buffett, the legendary investor with a knack for straightforward solutions. Over a […]