Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend.
2023-07-31 03:25
Nikki Haley urges McConnell and Feinstein to ‘walk away’ after recent health concerns
Nikki Haley is once again pressing Washington’s greying political establishment to step aside after a pair of concerning moments involving two of the Senate’s oldest members grabbed headlines in recent days. The former South Carolina governor and UN ambassador spoke to CBS’s Margaret Brennan in an interview that aired on Sunday; she is currently campaigning in early primary states as she seeks the GOP nomination for president. A central tenet of her campaign’s message since its onset has been a call for a new generation of leaders to take the helm in both parties. As such, Brennan asked her about the moment that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze and appeared unable to speak at a press conference on Wednesday, after which he was led away by a colleauge. It was later revealed that the Senate GOP leader had suffered an undisclosed fall earlier in July while still recovering from a concussion suffered in the spring. “I think Mitch McConnell did an amazing job when it comes to our judiciary. When we look at the judges, when we look at the Supreme Court, he's been a great leader. But I do think that this is one – you know, we've got to stop electing people because they look good in the picture or they hold a baby well,” she told CBS News. “We've got to stop electing people because we like them and they've been there a long time. That's actually the problem. You need to have term limits, because we need new ideas, new solutions. We've got to have a new generation.” Ms Haley added when pressed by Brennan on whether she had confidence in Mr McConnell remaining leader of the Senate Republican caucus: “What I am saying about Mitch McConnell, Dianne Feinstein, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, all of them: know when to walk away, know when to walk away. We have huge issues that need new solutions. We need new generational leaders. We appreciate your service. We appreciate what you've done. But this is why we will fight for term limits. We've got to get it done in America.” Her remark naming Senator Feinstein was an apparent reference to another moment that drew the attention of reporers this past week when the senior senator from California appeared confused during a committee hearing and launched into a speech calling for a vote which was already in progress. And persistent concerns about Joe Biden’s age have followed him doggedly throughout his first term. The 80-year-old Mr Biden was already the oldest US president to be sworn into office in 2021, and is now facing some calls from progressives and others concerned about criticisms focused on his mental acuity to step aside and allow a younger politician to be the Democratic Party’s standard-bearer. Ms Pelosi’s inclusion on the list is only notable given that she is the sole named party leader to have already given up her leadership position, willingly, earlier this year. The 83-year-old California congresswoman handed over command of the Democratic caucus to Hakeem Jeffries at the beginning of the year while Republicans struggled to annoint their own leader in a chaotic speakership election. Ms Haley was less certain in her interview with CBS whether Donald Trump, 77, would be included in her call for ageing politicians to step aside. But she maintained that he should take a mental acuity test, as she argues all presidential contenders should. And she relented after pressing from Brennan that Mr Trump was “of course” not who she had in mind when she made her call for leaders with new ideas, age notwithstanding. “I just said we need a new generational leader,” she noted. “I mean, that goes ... for all of them. You can look across DC ... Of course, I'm talking about Trump. I've said that all throughout this campaign that it is time for us to have a new generation. We've lost – Republicans have lost the last seven out of eight popular votes for president. That's nothing to be proud of, we should want to win the majority of Americans, we've got to start going with a new generation so that we can do that. “ Read More Mitch McConnell vows to serve out full Senate term following questions over his health Sen Dianne Feinstein appears confused and is instructed to vote ‘aye’ by fellow senator at meeting Mitch McConnell leaves press conference abruptly after appearing unable to speak Joe Biden, America's oldest sitting president, needs young voters to win again. Will his age matter? Trump, amid legal perils, calls on GOP to rally around him as he threatens primary challenges Biden acknowledges Hunter’s daughter Navy in public for first time
2023-07-31 03:22
How to watch Australia, Canada and Nigeria battle for Women's World Cup knockout phase spot
Crunch time at the 2023 Women's World Cup is well and truly upon us.
2023-07-31 02:27
Why Sadio Mane's proposed Saudi Arabia transfer will cost Liverpool
Sadio Mane is on course to move to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, but that transfer will see Liverpool miss out on extra income.
2023-07-31 02:24
Celine Boutier makes French history with dominant, first major win at LPGA Evian Championship
Celine Boutier becomes the first French woman to win the LPGA Amundi Evian event, securing her first major with a six shot lead in impressive, dominant fashion.As soon as Celine Boutier secured the lead at the LPGA Amundi Evian Championship, she never looked back, maintaining her supremacy throu...
2023-07-31 02:21
Jim Irsay Really Rubbing it in While Negotiating Against No One for Jonathan Taylor
Jim Irsay knows all football players are just dust in the wind.
2023-07-31 02:20
Georgia resident dies from rare brain-eating amoeba, health officials say
A Georgia resident who was likely infected while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond has died from a rare brain eating amoeba infection, the Georgia Department of Public Health said.
2023-07-31 01:58
First on CNN: Biden administration launches new income-driven student debt repayment plan
The Biden administration is launching a beta website for its new income-driven student loan repayment plan today, officials told CNN, allowing borrowers to begin submitting applications for the program as federal student loan payments are set to resume in October.
2023-07-31 01:48
Democratic senator calls Samuel Alito 'stunningly wrong' on Supreme Court ethics controversy
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut on Sunday called Justice Samuel Alito "stunningly wrong" in his contention that Congress should stay out of the Supreme Court's business and stop trying to impose ethics rules.
2023-07-31 00:28
ECB's Lagarde says latest growth data 'encouraging'
FRANKFURT Latest data about economic output in France, Germany and Spain is "quite encouraging" and confirms the European
2023-07-31 00:26
NBA rumors: Embiid team switch, Mavs eyeing trade, Simmons back
NBA Rumors: Ben Simmons could take over as Nets starting point guardBen Simmons finished last season coming off the bench before the Brooklyn Nets shut him down entirely due to back issues. Health, both mental and physical, has been a great source of struggle for Ben Simmons since he demanded a tr...
2023-07-31 00:21
Who are the Premier League captains for 2023/24?
As the Premier League draws closer to beginning, 90min looks at each team's club captain ahead of the new season.
2023-07-31 00:21
