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The US economy grew less than anticipated in the first quarter of 2024, the Commerce Department said on Thursday. The US’ economic performance is likely to be a major campaign issue as President Joe Biden seeks re-election in November in a rematch against his presumptive Republican challenger, former President Donald Trump. What do we know about the US growth rate? The US registered 1.6% GDP growth in the first three months of the year, according to the data. This was substantially lower than the rate of 2.4% predicted by analysts. The growth rate for the previous quarter was 3.4%. The…

The symbol of his policies is a chainsaw: President Javier Milei wants to slash the Argentine state and its expenditures down to a minimum. This was the campaign promise that carried him to election victory in November 2023, and it’s now the basis for how he’s running the government. Following 15 years of deficit-based fiscal policy and three sovereign debt defaults since 2001, the majority of voters backed his proposed drastic program. But that support now appears to be crumbling. On April 23, hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets throughout the country to protest his radical austerity measures.…

An investigation has been launched after a black man died in police custody in the US.Frank Tyson died as he was arrested by police officers Beau Schoenegge and Camden Burch in Canton, Ohio, on 18 April at about 8.25pm. The local police department has since released bodycam footage showing officers arresting the 53-year-old.In the footage, Mr Tyson repeatedly says “I can’t breathe” as the two policeman arrested and handcuffed him, one kneeling on his back briefly. He later falls silent, and almost five minutes after his last words, an officer checks Mr Tyson for a pulse, before realising he has…

Following the decision of the New York appeals court to overturn Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction and order a new trial, reactions have poured in, many expressing dismay at the turn of events. The court on Thursday argued that the previous ruling had committed serious errors in recognizing invalid testimonies in the landmark trial that drove the#MeToo movement. ‘She Said’ movie tells story of women who took on WeinsteinTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The decision was based on “erroneous” occurrences during the initial process, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t…

Skip next section Macron: Russia’s behavior ‘uninhibited’ after Ukraine invasion 04/25/2024April 25, 2024Macron: Russia’s behavior ‘uninhibited’ after Ukraine invasion French President Emmanuel Macronnamed actions of Russian aggression as “existential threat” to Europe in his speech on the future of Europe at theSorbonne University.  He said that for the security of European countries it is crucial that Russia “does not win the war of aggression in Ukraine.” He said that invading Ukraine Russia behaved itself “uninhibited” and it was no longer clear where Moscow’s “limits” are. Macron emphasized the need for Europe to develop a credible defense strategy that is less dependent on…

Indonesia wants progress on a free trade agreement with the EU despite ongoing disputes over deforestation and nickel mining, the country’s ambassador to Germany said in an interview on the fringes of the world’s most important industrial fair in Hanover, Germany. “Fifteen, twenty years of negotiation I think is too long,” Arif Havas Oegroseno told DW. The two economies opened trade talks in 2016, with Brussels aiming to build on recent agreements with Singapore and Vietnam. Yet more than a dozen rounds of negotiations have failed to produce an agreement with Indonesia. One stumbling block is the language surrounding sustainable…

The top US court heard arguments on Thursday from former President Donald Trump’s legal team that he should be given immunity from criminal prosecution for any actions taken during his time in office. However, Trump will not be present at the Supreme Court hearing, as he had hoped, due to another separate trial that he is facing in Manhattan.  Among his maze of legal problems, the top court’s decision could have the biggest impact on Trump’s third run for the White House later this year — as well as setting a precedent for future US presidents. Why is Trump seeking immunity?…

The windmill blades of the Moulin Rouge, the most famous cabaret club in Paris, have fallen off.The red blades, part of the windmill mounted on the roof of the iconic Paris building, fell to the ground overnight in the early hours of Thursday. “The Moulin Rouge, in 135 years of history, has experienced many adventures but it is true that for the wings, this is the first time that this has happened,” general manager Jean-Victor Clerico said.”A little before 2am, the wings of the windmill gave way, fell on the boulevard and fortunately at this time the boulevard was empty…

Starring Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan as New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, “She Said” portrays the work of the two journalists who uncovered a scandal that triggered a seismic shift worldwide.  The film, by German director Maria Schrader, is opening in cinemas around the world. Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor’s famous investigation centered on Harvey Weinstein, the once-powerful producer of many Hollywood films. At the time, over five years ago, rumors in the newsroom had it that Weinstein exploited his position of power and committed multiple acts of sexual abuse. In cooperation with a team of journalists and lawyers, Kantor and Twohey…

The Commonwealth of Nations is as old as its official head, King Charles III. This union of sovereign states has existed in its current form for 75 years. For many young people, however, the community that once emerged from the remnants of the British Empire has little political significance  today. Of the 56 member states, 21 are in Africa. However, unlike in some members like Canada and Australia, the British monarch is not head of state in any of the African countries that are part of the Commonwealth.  There are those who wish that Africa was even less involved with the global organization, especially…