Bihar minister Shrawan Kumar sparked controversy by stating that rising sugar prices will not affect consumers, citing increased public awareness of diabetes. The opposition RJD criticized the remarks as insensitive, blaming central government ethanol policies for the price hike.
Anti-corruption barrister Geoffrey Watson has defended the terms of reference for Victoria's royal commission into major projects. While the opposition claims the inquiry is limited, Premier Ben Carroll and Watson insist the scope is broad and independent.
Bangladesh's parliament has elected BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country's 23rd president. Alamgir defeated opposition candidate Oli Ahmed in the first contested presidential vote since 1991, succeeding Mohammed Shahabuddin.
La ministre Monique Barbut envisage de mobiliser l'épargne des Français pour le financement climatique, tandis que Marine Le Pen critique la gestion de la dette souveraine française, qualifiant les taux d'emprunt actuels de records inquiétants.
Liquid Death and Garage Beer released a satirical video about cooling AI data centers with urine as massive facilities emerge as a contentious political issue across U.S. elections.
Fragilisé par l'abandon de son projet de filiale commerciale, Gianni Infantino fait front face à la menace de boycott de l'UEFA et aux critiques d'experts et d'ONG dénonçant un système de clientélisme au sein de la Fifa.
The Albanese government, with Coalition support, has enacted reforms on online gambling advertising and reduced NDIS spending, drawing criticism from Senator David Pocock for neglecting vested interests in gambling and disregarding expert advice on community participation in NDIS reforms.
Der britische Premierminister Andy Burnham hat zusätzliche 102 Millionen Pfund bereitgestellt, um Obdachlosigkeit bis Weihnachten zu beenden. Während die Regierung auf lokale Behörden setzt, kritisiert die Opposition das Fehlen konkreter Finanzierungspläne.
Medicinakuten i Köping bytte namn till Närakut och stängde nattetid under hösten 2024. Oppositionen (S, V, C) lovar att riva upp beslutet vid vinst i regionvalet, medan majoriteten (M, KD, L, SD) betonar behovet av att hushålla med personalresurser.
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile plans to challenge the presidential election results in court following incumbent Hakainde Hichilema's victory. The election was marred by irregularities, arrests, and transparency concerns.
Former Zambian minister Mutotwe Kafwaya was killed by security forces during a raid on a house linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile in Lusaka, following disputed presidential elections won by incumbent Hakainde Hichilema.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino faces intensified opposition after firing COO Kevin Lamour over his criticism of a World Cup sell-off plan. The Israel Football Association has officially withdrawn its support for Infantino's re-election, joining other Uefa members.
New South Wales is launching Australia's largest gun buyback in 30 years following the Bondi beach terror attack. The jointly funded scheme faces criticism from the Coalition and One Nation, who argue it unfairly penalizes law-abiding firearm owners.
California's upcoming billionaire tax referendum highlights the political influence of the ultra-wealthy. Meanwhile, academics urge UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to champion a new UN International Panel on Inequality to address global wealth concentration.
L'opposant russe Boris Nadejdine s'est exilé en France début août pour échapper à une répression judiciaire croissante en Russie. Ancien candidat à la présidentielle, il dénonce une stratégie du Kremlin visant à éliminer toute opposition avant les législatives.
Der britische Premierminister Andy Burnham hat das Ziel verkündet, die Straßenobdachlosigkeit in England bis Weihnachten zu beenden. Durch neue Unterkünfte und Unterstützungsangebote sollen Betroffene von der Straße geholt werden, was jedoch auf politische Kritik stößt.
Le président Donald Trump a ordonné l'abandon des catapultes électromagnétiques sur les futurs porte-avions de l'US Navy, dont le USS Doris Miller, au profit des systèmes à vapeur traditionnels, critiquant cette technologie également utilisée par la Chine.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan reflects on the success of the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) following a new Queen Mary University study showing significant improvements in children's lung health and air quality across the capital.
Sur l'ancienne base militaire de Victorville aux États-Unis, des avions sont démantelés car certains appareils presque neufs rapportent plus en pièces détachées qu'en état de vol.
Kevin Lamour, ehemaliger COO der Fifa, greift Präsident Gianni Infantino in einem ungewöhnlichen Statement an. Die offene Auseinandersetzung innerhalb der Fifa-Hierarchie verstärkt die Krise rund um den Weltverband.
Kevin Lamour, directeur des opérations de la FIFA, a été licencié après avoir critiqué le président Gianni Infantino. Opposé au projet d'ouverture de la FIFA aux investisseurs privés, Lamour, connu pour ses principes, quitte l'instance après un bras de fer interne.
Former first lady Kim Keon Hee and opposition lawmaker Yoon Han-hong were indicted for allegedly meddling in a presidential residence relocation project to favor an unqualified contractor, 21 Gram, with ties to Kim.
Lev Shlosberg, a senior member of the Yabloko party, was sentenced to 11 years and 1 month in a penal colony by a Pskov court for 'discrediting' the Russian military. The verdict follows his public criticism of the war in Ukraine.
Public opposition to data centers is growing in Phoenix, Arizona, as residents protest potential electricity rate hikes. Cities are now reevaluating development standards, while state lawmakers have paused tax incentives to address resource and transparency concerns.
