Biden declares disaster in California amid deadly storms
United States President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in the state of California, as the latest in a succession of storm systems brought heavy flooding to already waterlogged regions and threatened snowfalls of up to two metres (six feet). The latest system was expected to bring “heavy lower-elevation rain, significant mountain snow, and
Jamaica launches fraud probe after Bolt reports millions missing
Millions of dollars were reported missing from the Olympic champion’s account at a private wealth management company.Jamaican financial authorities have launched an investigation into a company holding investments for eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt after reports that he may have lost millions to large-scale fraud. Stocks & Securities Ltd, a private wealth management company
FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup final behaviour
FIFA says Argentina potentially breached rules regarding ‘offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play’.FIFA says it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina for “offensive behaviour” during the team’s World Cup final triumph in Qatar last month. Argentina beat 2018 winners France on penalties to lift the trophy for a third time. Goalkeeper
UN Security Council members urge Taliban to void bans on women
Eleven members of the UNSC call on the group to reverse restrictive policies on women’s and girls’ education and work.Several members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have urged the Taliban to end its repressive treatment of women in Afghanistan, as the group continued to impose restrictive policies on their education and work. The
Peru president will not resign, apologises for protest death toll
More than 40 people have been killed and hundreds injured in protests that have rocked Peru since December.Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has apologised for dozens of deaths in protests that have broken out across the country in recent weeks, but insisted that she will not step down. Speaking to the nation in a late night
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