Petro’s labour reform referendum suspended by Colombia’s Council of State
President Gustavo Petro has sought to call a referendum, in a move opposition say violates the constitution.
Day: June 19, 2025
Trump ‘has APPROVED Iran attack plans and is waiting to give orders’ but Starmer warned UK involvement could be ILLEGAL
DONALD Trump has reportedly approved US airstrikes on Iran and is now waiting to give the final order to attack.
The US president has declared he will now only accept a “tot…
U.S. Strike on Iran Would Bring Risks at Every Turn
The largest perils may lie in the aftermath, many experts say, just as they did in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Iranian Civilians Are Killed in Israeli Strikes, Including a Poet and an Equestrian
Israel has said it does not target Iranian civilians, but hundreds have died in the violence, among them a poet and her family, an equestrian and a graphic designer.
Rodney Scott confirmed as head of CBP by US Senate despite ‘cover-up’ claim
Senate backs Trump’s nominee to lead Customs and Border Protection despite accusation by former officialThe US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Rodney Scott as commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), despite a former top official accusing him…
Only two years left of world’s carbon budget to meet 1.5C target, scientists warn
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New US visa rules require foreign students to unlock social media accounts
The US State Department said Wednesday it is resuming suspended student visa processing but will now require applicants to unlock social media accounts for government scrutiny. Officials will screen posts for content deemed hostile to the US, its gove…
Interim Chief Barnes: Reassuring words
Re: “SPD interim Chief Barnes’ defiant words put city at risk” (June 12, Opinion): I heard interim Chief Shon Barnes’ comments differently than Sakara Remmu. I heard Chief Barnes say that he would protect the citizens of Seattle, that he would protect …
Bryan Kohberger judge tells both sides to prepare for trial despite defense request to delay
Judge Hippler said he would consider the arguments and make a decision in a written order
California preps for intense fire season – as Trump slashes federal aid
Trump has requested a 63% reduction in the U.S. Forest Service’s budget