Gov’t says scheme to focus on boosting capabilities of municipal emergency services to respond in a state of emergency.
Bank of England warns high inflation could last longer than expected
Chief economist says risks remain despite fall in wholesale energy prices and UK on brink of recessionThe Bank of England’s chief economist has warned high rates of UK inflation could persist for longer than expected, despite a fall in wholesale energy…
Saudi Arabia Lifts Restrictions On Hajj Pilgrims This Year
Saudi Arabia will not impose limits on the number of hajj pilgrims this year, a Saudi minister said Monday, after three years of restrictions to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vatican reopens investigation into teen’s 1983 disappearance
The Vatican on Monday reopened the investigation into the 1983 disappearance of the 15-year-old daughter of a Vatican employee, months after a new Netflix documentary purported to shed new light on the case and weeks after her family asked the Italian …
Illinois women end 23-year AP Top 25 drought, LSU on rise
No. 24 Illinois has earned its first ranking in 23 years coming inThe Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll.
Law firm for Democrats files suit against Ohio election law
A Democratic law firm has sued over Ohio’s new election law, which imposes a strict photo ID requirement and shortens windows for returning and curing ballots.
US Supreme Court Lets Meta’s WhatsApp Pursue ‘Pegasus’ Spyware Suit
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let Meta’s WhatsApp pursue a lawsuit accusing Israel’s NSO Group of exploiting a bug in its WhatsApp messaging app to install spy software allowing the surveillance of 1,400 people, including journalists, human rights a…
“Traces Of Trumpism” In Brazil Riots: Spain
The weekend assault on Brazil’s corridors of power by supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro bore “traces of Trumpism”, Spain said Monday, warning such extremists posed democracy’s biggest threat.
Migrant repatriations continue as Florida steps up patrols
The U.S. Coast Guard repatriated 273 migrants to Matanzas, Cuba, over the weekend following interdictions off the Florida Keys.