It is a truth universally acknowledged that a prominent female politician in possession of a wardrobe will have her outfits divined for clues about who she is and what she thinks. Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, is no exception. But the dissection of Harris’s choice of outfit took on a different tone after her surprise … Read more
Choosing Kamala Harris as running mate was ‘best decision’ of career, says Biden It was not the speech Joe Biden wanted to give. At least, not this year, under these circumstances. But if anyone knows how quickly fortunes can change, it’s this president – whose personal and professional life has been scarred by tragedy and … Read more
Biden says ‘I gave my all’: Democratic national convention’s first night recapped Joe Biden passed the torch to Kamala Harris as the Democratic national convention ended the first of its four nights in Chicago. Here’s a look back at what happened this evening: Biden told the convention that “democracy has prevailed” and recounted his accomplishments, … Read more
TEL AVIV: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same, without saying whether concerns cited by the militant group had been addressed. The high-stakes negotiations have gained urgency … Read more
BBC Mark McCollum’s personal experience has driven his desire to help fellow survivors Survivors of institutions for unmarried mothers in Northern Ireland have said the families of all victims who have died should be able to apply for compensation. The devolved government in Belfast is consulting on a financial redress scheme and public inquiry, and … Read more
Young adults in India are about to be spoiled for choice by two of its largest conglomerates. Image: Bloomberg 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 20 2024 | 7:59 AM IST By Andy Mukherjee Asia’s richest man, who made a glamorous splash this year with a $600 million wedding bash for his son, is … Read more
‘Together we put a lot of cracks in the glass ceiling’ – Clinton praises Harris Taking the stage on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to a crowd of thousands about the time she had shattered one of America’s biggest glass ceilings by becoming … Read more
Getty Images “I didn’t care how expensive it was, I didn’t care if I had any money left – I just wanted to buy it.” Rather than doing school work or spending time with friends, all 14-year-old Ben, whose name we have changed, could think about was trying to get hold of the drug Spice. … Read more
Reuters Divers searching off the coast of Porticello One man has died and six people are missing after a luxury yacht sank in freak weather conditions off the coast of Sicily. The 56m British-flagged Bayesian was carrying 22 people – 12 passengers and 10 crew – when a heavy storm that created waterspouts over the … Read more
Getty Images Hindu devotees form a human pyramid during a festival in Mumbai The religious composition of Indians who emigrate differs significantly from those who stay in India, analysis by the US-based Pew Research Center has found. About 80% of people in India are Hindu, but they form only 41% of emigrants from the country, … Read more