Striking writers and studios will meet this week to discuss restarting negotiations
Union leaders told have told striking Hollywood writers that they plan to meet with representatives for studios to discuss restarting negotiations
2023-08-02 16:50
AC Milan 0-1 Barcelona: Ansu Fati stunner seals victory in Las Vegas
Barcelona wrapped up their pre-season tour of the United States with a 1-0 victory against AC Milan in Las Vegas. Ansu Fati scored a stunning goal to secure victory for the Spanish champions.
2023-08-02 16:49
Niger reopens borders with several neighbours a week after coup
NIAMEY (Reuters) -Niger announced overnight that it was reopening its borders with several of its neighbours, a week after a
2023-08-02 16:47
Hugo Boss stays strong amid tough China, U.S. markets
By Linda Pasquini (Reuters) -Hugo Boss has raised its sales and profit outlook after reporting a 20% jump in second-quarter
2023-08-02 16:45
9 of the biggest reactions as Donald Trump charged with plotting to overturn 2020 election defeat
Donald Trump is in trouble once again. The former US president has been indicted over trying to mess with the 2020 election. He is accused of four counts including conspiracy to defraud the US, tampering with a witness and conspiracy against the rights of citizens. The indictment caps an inquiry into events surrounding the 6 January 2021 riot at the US Capitol. It is not the only issue Trump is facing. He has already been charged in two other cases: with mishandling classified files and falsifying business records to cover up a hush-money payment to the porn star Stormy Daniels. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Nevertheless, he called the case "ridiculous" and denied wrongdoing. His campaign said: "The lawlessness of these persecutions of President Trump and his supporters is reminiscent of Nazi Germany in the 1930s, the former Soviet Union, and other authoritarian, dictatorial regimes." It added: "These un-American witch hunts will fail." The election investigation has focused on Trump's actions in the two-month period between his loss to Joe Biden and the riot in Washington DC. The 45-page indictment lists six unnamed co-conspirators: four lawyers, a justice department official and a political consultant. The court document accuses Trump of a "conspiracy to impair, obstruct, and defeat the federal government function through dishonesty, fraud and deceit". The man leading the inquiry, special counsel Jack Smith, said: "The attack on our nation's capital on January 6 2021 was an unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy. "As described in the indictment it was fuelled by lies." Here's how people reacted: Mike Pence said the indictment against Trump was “an important reminder [that] anyone who puts himself over the constitution should never be president of the United States”. He also said that though Trump was entitled to be presumed innocent, “his candidacy means more talk about January 6 and more distractions”. “Trump’s presidential bid is driven by an attempt to stay out of prison and scam his supporters into footing his legal bills,” former Texas congressman Will Hurd said. “Furthermore, his denial of the 2020 election results and actions on January 6 show he’s unfit for office.” He added: “As Republicans we need to prioritise offering solutions to difficult issues affecting all Americans … if we make the upcoming election about Trump, we are giving Joe Biden another four years in the White House.” Trump also got some supportive messages from Republicans who believe it to be a distraction attempt to undermine the former president. Trump is due to appear in court on Thursday in Washington DC. This story is not going anywhere. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-02 16:29
Wheat and Corn Surge as Russia Hits Danube River Port in Ukraine
Wheat and corn jumped after Russian drones damaged a Ukrainian port facility on the Danube river, adding to
2023-08-02 16:28
China intensifies flood rescue efforts south of Beijing after historic rains
By Liz Lee and Ella Cao BEIJING (Reuters) -China on Wednesday dispatched thousands of rescue workers to Zhuozhou, a flooded
2023-08-02 16:24
Volkswagen in talks with Leapmotor on tech tie-up for Jetta brand - China media
BEIJING (Reuters) -Volkswagen is in talks with Chinese electric vehicle startup Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology about the possibility of cooperation for
2023-08-02 16:22
Typhoon Khanun slams into Okinawa after two deadly East Asia storms
Dozens die and thousands are evacuated as a deadly typhoon season begins.
2023-08-02 16:17
India’s Unemployment Rate Falls in July Due to Farm Demand
India’s overall unemployment rate fell in July as rural areas saw increased demand for agriculture labor with the
2023-08-02 16:17
Thaksin-Linked Thai Party Plans New Bloc to Form Government
Pheu Thai, a party linked to former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, said it will form a new coalition with
2023-08-02 16:16
Ukraine removes Soviet emblem from Kyiv’s Motherland Monument
Workers removed a Soviet emblem from the shield of the “Motherland” monument in Kyiv, Ukraine. Created by Soviet sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich in 1981, the original monument featured a hammer and sickle, which were taken down on Tuesday, 1 August at a compound of the World War II museum in the capital city. They will be replaced by a tryzub, a three-pronged emblem of Ukraine, in time for the country’s Independence Day on 24 August. Yuriy Savchuk, director of the Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II, said: “This is the moment that millions of Ukrainians, generations of Ukrainians have dreamed about.”
2023-08-02 16:16
