Australia's Labor Party national conference, under Anthony Albanese, showcased a culture of compliance with minimal debate, despite internal calls for a gas tax and stronger criticism of Israel. The strategy prioritizes unity and pragmatism to counter economic anxiety and opponents like One Nation.
Oil prices surged above US$100 a barrel amid US President Trump's threat of a "massive attack" on Iran and a Houthi blockade. The Commonwealth Games opened in Glasgow, while Australia faces domestic issues including an Origin Energy data hack and Labor party dissent.
Labor MP Ed Husic criticized the party's "allergic" reaction to dissent at its national conference, advocating for a gas export tax and more criticism of Israel. Debates included winding back fuel subsidies for miners, a move supported by some MPs but opposed by the government due to Middle East uncertainty.
Un jeune investisseur sud-coréen a tout perdu après un appel de marge suite à la chute du Kospi. 1,2 million de comptes ont été affectés, entraînant des liquidations forcées. Parallèlement, les plateformes crypto du pays ont vu leurs volumes exploser, avec un bond de 1 426 % pour Upbit.
Youth-led protests against the Modi government's education policies continued in Delhi, with thousands demonstrating despite police crackdowns involving batons and teargas. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leads the movement, demanding the education minister's resignation and education reform, now expanding to broader political discontent.
In Deutschland wird die Debatte über eine mögliche Legalisierung der Leihmutterschaft neu entfacht, wobei die Union und Teile der SPD diese strikt ablehnen, während Grüne und einige Rechtsexperten eine Diskussion fordern. Aktuell sind Leihmutterschaft und Eizellspende verboten, was viele Paare ins Ausland treibt.
Russian authorities have intensified their crackdown on dissent, detaining blogger Ilya Remeslo for allegedly spreading false information against the military and convicting politician Boris Nadezhdin for "extremist symbols," effectively barring him from parliamentary elections.
Il governo Meloni parteciperà a un vertice a Washington contro il terrorismo di estrema sinistra, inviando un sottosegretario. Le opposizioni criticano la decisione, definendola una "missione indecorosa" e un'affinità ideologica con Trump.
Former Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tarlev stated that the Constitutional Court's decision to limit Gagauzia's rights is ill-advised, undermining Moldova's statehood and creating a dangerous precedent. He argued that the 1994 law granting Gagauzia special status peacefully resolved past conflicts.
Les cours du pétrole Brent et WTI bondissent de plus de 6% après l'annonce par Donald Trump de la fin du cessez-le-feu avec l'Iran, suite à des attaques de navires dans le détroit d'Ormuz. Les Bourses mondiales reculent face à l'escalade des tensions géopolitiques.
Aumento dei casi di ciclosporiasi negli USA, con oltre 170 segnalazioni nel Michigan. Almeno 20 ricoveri ospedalieri registrati. L'infezione intestinale è causata da un parassita e provoca forte dissenteria.
Les cours du pétrole ont bondi ce mercredi 8 juillet suite aux déclarations du président Donald Trump affirmant mettre fin au cessez-le-feu avec l'Iran, dans un contexte de reprise des hostilités dans le détroit d'Ormuz.
Les cours du pétrole ont bondi ce mercredi 8 juillet suite aux déclarations du président Donald Trump mettant fin au cessez-le-feu avec l'Iran, dans un contexte de reprise des hostilités dans le détroit d'Ormuz.
Tehran held a massive funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing millions of mourners in a display of grief and political messaging. However, many Iranians stayed away due to economic hardship and recent protests, with some blaming Khamenei for the crackdown. The funeral events aim to portray him as a transcendent figure, while critics question his legacy.
The author, a Jewish supporter of Palestinian freedom, details how Israel's defenders weaponize Holocaust memory and Jewish grief against critics, including herself. She argues this framework recasts criticism of Israel as antisemitism, flattening Jewish identity into allegiance to the state and silencing dissent.
China's new Ethnic Unity Law, effective Wednesday, grants legal power to target individuals and organizations outside its borders deemed to undermine ethnic unity. This raises concerns for exiled activists, like Zhang Yadi, who face potential repercussions for advocating for minority rights, such as those of Tibetans and Uyghurs.
Après une semaine agitée, les géants technologiques rebondissent à Wall Street, portés par Tesla et SpaceX. Le Nasdaq et le S&P 500 affichent des gains significatifs, tandis que Bitcoin stagne, interrogeant la corrélation traditionnelle "risk-on".
The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump's appeal to overturn a jury's finding that he sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll. The court declined to hear the case without explanation.
The US Supreme Court (6-3) ruled that President Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning a 90-year precedent (Humphrey’s Executor v United States) that limited executive power. The case stemmed from Trump's firing of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, who sued and initially won reinstatement. The ruling potentially impacts ~24 agencies with similar structures, undermining their independence.
Davide Ancelotti, vice-allenatore della Seleçao, ha chiarito sui social il suo gesto di scuotere la testa durante l'ingresso di Neymar in campo, smentendo le interpretazioni di dissenso. Ha spiegato che si trattava di una conversazione separata, mentre la moglie Ana Galocha ha difeso la loro posizione.
Justice Samuel Alito publicly rebuked Justice Sonia Sotomayor after she read a dissent from the bench. Alito's unusual extemporaneous rebuttal followed his announcement of a major opinion on asylum policy, sparking questions about court practices.
The US Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of former Monsanto (now Bayer), stating federal pesticide law preempts state failure-to-warn claims regarding Roundup's alleged cancer link, potentially blocking thousands of lawsuits and reducing Bayer's legal exposure.
Nine Texas activists convicted of terrorism charges related to a 2020 Fourth of July protest at an immigrant detention facility received sentences ranging from 50 to 100 years. The unusually harsh sentences, which critics argue are excessive and politically motivated, were praised by the Trump administration as justice for violent extremism.
Keir Starmer's resignation as UK Labour leader triggers a contest for Britain's next PM. Andy Burnham is an early favorite, with Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting, and Shabana Mahmood also considered contenders. An outsider candidate could emerge.
