By John Caudwell Labour’s reversal of the de facto ban on onshore wind is encouraging, but Britain must do more to get building again, writes John Caudwell One of Labour’s first acts in government was to lift the de facto ban on onshore wind. This chan…
Global sea surface temperatures have surged
In the past 15 months global sea surface temperatures have surged to unprecedented levels, fuelling heatwaves and accelerated the melting of sea ice, alarming scientists and environmentalists alike. These record-high temperatures in the north Atlantic …
“It is a challenge, have to be very careful”: Ex-Indian Army Chief Shankar Roychowdhary on Bangladesh unrest
New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): Former Chief of Army Staff, Shankar Roychowdhury feels the situation in Bangladesh following the resignation of Sheikh Hasin is a challenge for India. “When a neighbouring country has widespread disturbance this is a …
German justice minister warns against travel to Russia
Germany’s Justice Minister Marco Buschmann has strongly warned against travelling to Russia following a major prisoner exchange between Russia, Belarus and several Western states last week. “Nobody has been safe in Russia for a long time,” Buschmann to…
Following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, Bangladesh President orders release of ex-PM Khaleda Zia
Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 6 (ANI): Hours after Sheikh Hasina, her fierce adversary, was ousted and fled the nation, Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin issued an order for the release of Khaleda Zia, the imprisoned former prime minister and coun…
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk calls for “transparent and peaceful” transition of power in Bangladesh
Geneva [Switzerland], August 6 (ANI): United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has stressed that it is vital that the transition of power in Bangladesh is ‘peaceful, transparent’ and conducted in an accountable way and open to th…
Bitcoin falls to ‘extreme fear’ on Aug. 5 as ETFs outflow $168M
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has just tipped into the “Extreme Fear” zone for the first time in two years, as United States spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds reported outflows of $168.4 million in trading on Aug. 5. The index, which measures market…
RBA keeps rates steady at 4.35%, reflecting expectations
Australia’s central bank has decided to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35% during its August meeting, maintaining a pause which has been in-play for the past six meetings. The decision – which was predicted by all four major banks – means the cash rat…
2024 Top Jobs in Japan Week 27
If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database of top jobs posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. You can apply directly to these companies by creating a profile on GaijinPot Jobs! J…
F1-hírek: Daniel Ricciardo a visszavonulásáról beszélt
Daniel Ricciardo a RacingNews365-nek adott exkluzív interjújában elmondta, hogy amikor eljön az ideje, nyíltan beszélni fog a Forma–1-es pályafutása végéről. A tavaly már élesben is bemutatkozó Liam Lawson mellett a 19 éves Red Bull-junior Isack Hadjar…