Republican sparks outrage with ‘coloured people’ remark on House floor: ‘Racist and repugnant’
‘I will not tolerate such racist and repugnant words in the House Chamber or anywhere in the Congress’
Day: July 14, 2023
France posthumously awards journalist Arman Soldin, killed in Ukraine, the Legion d’Honneur
France posthumously awarded AFP video journalist Arman Soldin, who was killed while working in Ukraine, the Legion d’Honneur (Legion of Honour) on Thursday.
US military chief praises Japan’s defense funding boost as a buttress against China and North Korea
The highest-ranking U.S. military officer is praising Japan’s moves to double its defense spending over the next five years, citing rising threats from North Korea and China.
Solomon Islands says China to assist with policing, cybersecurity
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says China’s police will add to support provided by Australia and New Zealand.
Ukraine live briefing: Belarus says Wagner training its troops; Pentagon says group no longer significant in Ukraine
Russia’s Wagner Group is training Belarusian troops, according to Minsk. But the mercenary group no longer has “significant combat capability” in Ukraine, the Pentagon said.
Biden tells Wagner chief he must be careful what he eats over fears Putin will poison him
Major General Ivan Popov was this week relieved of command after voicing criticisms of Russia’s military commanders which echoed those of Prigozhin.
Pennsylvania students graduate despite fight for funding
Pennsylvania is the latest state where the public school funding system was found to be unconstitutional and the disparity was unjustified. Even though the court sided with some of the state’s poorest districts, it could take years for students to bene…
Evening Weather Forecast – 7/13/23
Heat relief is not in sight for the Valley as we approach the weekend.