Non-essential services were halted for 24 hours in an escalated protest demanding greater protections.
Category: World
Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrated in planned new capital
The planned new capital Nusantara is set to be the biggest legacy of outgoing President Joko Widodo.
Switzerland offers cash prize to get munitions out of lakes
Thousands of tonnes of ammunition lie beneath the tranquil waters of Swiss lakes – but the country wants it out.
Protests across Venezuela as election dispute goes on
Opposition leader María Corina Machado joined thousands of demonstrators in the capital Caracas.
Long-doubted by Democrats, Kamala Harris faces her biggest political moment
Many in the party never thought she would be a viable presidential candidate, but that didn’t stop her from preparing.
Trump and Harris battle over election’s biggest issue
Both US presidential candidates are trying to win voters over on their plans for the economy.
Israeli strike in Lebanon kills 10, health ministry says
Lebanon said the building was housing refugees, while Israel said it targeted a Hezbollah weapons depot.
US Republican George Santos to plead guilty in fraud case – reports
The Republican, who was expelled from the US Congress, faces multiple charges alleging fraud and misuse of campaign funds.
X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row
The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge.
Grammy-winning producer seeks to dismiss rape lawsuit
The-Dream was accused of rape and sexual battery in June by a former protégé, Chanaaz Mangroe.