Web archive - July 4, 2024

World

Japan to face a shortage of nearly a million foreign workers by 2040, think tank warns

By 2040, Japan will need nearly one million more foreign workers to sustain 1.24% annual growth, says think tank.

World

Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills 4, injures 8

The airstrike hit the al-Daraj neighborhood, according to Civil Defense

World

ICJ permits 7 states to intervene in Gambia's genocide lawsuit against Myanmar

Court allows states to offer perspectives on Genocide Convention provisions in Gambia's case against Myanmar.

World

UK voters begin casting ballots in pivotal general election

Millions of UK voters to elect 650 Members of Parliament to the House of Commons in crucial general election.

World

Trump's team confident they can beat Biden, hope he stays in race

Trump's campaign believes they can defeat Biden and are increasing their attacks on Kamala Harris: report

World

India's solar output grows at slowest rate in six years in early 2024

Solar power generation in third-largest producer of electricity rose to 63.6 billion (kWh) in first half of 2024

Entertainment

Bachelorette Jenn Tran unhappy with new waist-length haircut, despite fan support

Jenn Tran revealed her latest haircut on TikTok, but wasn’t thrilled with the outcome.

Pakistan

PSX reaches new high with 331-point gain

KSE-100 index reaches impressive 80,564.95 during intra-day trading, up from the previous 80,233 points

Entertainment

Ben Affleck in Los Angeles while Jennifer Lopez stays in New York before July 4th holiday

Jennifer Lopez wore a white crop top saying "JLO BE MY MAMA."

World

UK general election explained: Everything you need to know

Explore the details of the UK general election process, from voting rules to party dynamics and potential outcomes.