- Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘final’ film The Boy and the Heron hits No 1 at North American box office
Read More The Japanese director’s animation beats The Hunger Games prequel and Godzilla Minus One on its opening weekend in the US and Canada The Boy and the Heron, reportedly the final film from Japanese master animator Hayao Miyazaki, has taken the number one spot at the box office on its North American release, as…
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- UN-run school shelters in Gaza are under attack by Israeli forces
Read MoreUN-run schools in north Gaza have been bombed and stormed by Israeli forces, leaving behind widespread destruction.UN-run schools in north Gaza have been bombed and stormed by Israeli forces, leaving behind widespread destruction.
- Libyan militia intercepts refugee boats with Europe’s help
Read MoreA Libyan militia group accused of killings and enslavement has intercepted asylum seekers in the Mediterranean Sea.A Libyan militia group accused of killings and enslavement has intercepted asylum seekers in the Mediterranean Sea.
- Nigel Farage rejects idea of rejoining Tory party under Rishi Sunak
Read More Former Ukip leader does not rule out political return after stint on I’m a Celebrity as he calls Tories ‘shambles’ Nigel Farage has suggested he could return to politics following his appearance on I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here, but dismissed the idea he could rejoin the Conservative party under…
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- Doctor Who releases Christmas single The Goblin Song
Read More Track written by Russell T Davies is raising money for Children in Need and will feature in festive TV special For the first time in its 60-year history, Doctor Who is releasing an official Christmas single. The Goblin Song, written by the show’s composer, Murray Gold, with lyrics by Russell T Davies, is…
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- In latest crackdown on violence, Greece bans fans at all top-flight matches for two months
Read MoreAll top-flight soccer matches in Greece will be played without fans in the stadiums for the next two months, in the latest crackdown on supporter violence following a sport-related riot last week that left a police officer with life-threatening injuriesAll top-flight soccer matches in Greece will be played without fans in the stadiums for…
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- UNLV cancels finals after campus shooting
Read More Three faculty members killed in shooting at university in Las Vegas, with a fourth seriously injured Three faculty members killed in shooting at university in Las Vegas, with a fourth seriously injured
- Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has ordered the region to hold local elections by the end of September 2024.The Supreme Court has ordered the region to hold local elections by the end of September 2024.
- Biden is the real threat to democracy – Trump
Read More Former president says Democrats’ warnings over his possible second presidential term are a “hoax” Ahead of a possible rematch at the polls against political foe Joe Biden next year, former US President Donald Trump has brushed aside warnings by Democrats over his potential return to the White House and claimed that it’s actually…
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- Woman charged with manslaughter of four sons in Sutton granted bail
Read More Deveca Rose, 29, will attend a hearing at Old Bailey in January over deaths in a fire of her two sets of twin sons A woman has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court charged with four counts of manslaughter after her two sets of twin sons were killed in a fire…
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- Zelensky catches up with Orban in Argentina
Read More The Ukrainian leader has been seen talking to his Hungarian counterpart at the inauguration of Argentine President Javier Milei Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has seized an opportunity at the inauguration of Argentina’s new leader to chat briefly with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, whose government has threatened to block a major aid package…
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- Climate Justice is the Responsibility of the Wealthier Nations, Says Bangladesh Climate Envoy
Read More DUBAI, Dec 11 (IPS) – Wealthier nations must deliver the finances so developing countries can adapt—the time for excuses is over, says Saber Hossain Chowdhury, Bangladesh’s Special Envoy for Climate Change in the Prime Minister’s Office. Read the full story, “Climate Justice is the Responsibility of the Wealthier Nations, Says Bangladesh Climate Envoy”,…
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- ‘Too terrified to leave the house’: Internet trolls in Libya target women
Read MoreFrom death threats to smear campaigns, Libyan women working for change are being silenced online.From death threats to smear campaigns, Libyan women working for change are being silenced online.
- Manhunt after gunman kills two in shooting at Swiss tourist town
Read More The suspect, an unidentified man who remained at large, fired several shots in two different locations in Sion The suspect, an unidentified man who remained at large, fired several shots in two different locations in Sion
- What is the global strike demanding an end to Israeli war on Gaza?
Read MoreActivists and grassroot organisations worldwide are striking on Monday to protest Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.Activists and grassroot organisations worldwide are striking on Monday to protest Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
- Young Thug trial judge sends stark warning to jury: Live updates
Read More Girlfriend Mariah the Scientist reacts to sweater claims in Rico trial Girlfriend Mariah the Scientist reacts to sweater claims in Rico trial
- Children of jailed Iranian human rights activist accept her Nobel Peace Prize
Read More Narges Mohammadi’s prison sentence has been decried as politically motivated by the international community Narges Mohammadi’s prison sentence has been decried as politically motivated by the international community
- Why is Pakistan’s top court probing the 1979 hanging of former PM Bhutto?
Read MoreThe Supreme Court will hear a plea to reassess the legality of the manner in which Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was hanged.The Supreme Court will hear a plea to reassess the legality of the manner in which Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was hanged.
- Rishi Sunak to face Covid inquiry as Tory MPs meet to consider fate of Rwanda asylum bill – UK politics live
Read More Prime minister is likely to face questions over ‘eat out to help out’ scheme and his lockdown-sceptical stance Good morning. Rishi Sunak is in “facing his worst week as prime minister” territory. All prime ministers have weeks that are described by the media as their most difficult yet, and this does not necessarily…
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- Samantha Woll – update: Detroit police reveal new ‘person of interest’ in murder
Read More The unidentified man is said to be a total stranger to Woll, the well-known Detroit synagogue leader The unidentified man is said to be a total stranger to Woll, the well-known Detroit synagogue leader
- Person of interest taken into custody in Detroit murder of Samantha Woll
Read More This marks the second person of interest in the case which has gone unsolved for almost two months, since the synagogue leader was brutally stabbed to death at her home in Detroit This marks the second person of interest in the case which has gone unsolved for almost two months, since the synagogue…
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- Jonathan Majors appears to admit to injuring Grace Jabbari in text messages: Live updates
Read More Ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari cried while providing testimony Ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari cried while providing testimony
- Donald Tusk set to become Poland’s prime minister after vote of confidence – Europe live
Read More Parliament will vote on Tusk’s government on Tuesday and he could take office by Wednesday Monday, Monday “I don’t like Mondays, but I waited eight years for this one,” said Robert Biedroń, a politician from Poland’s New Left. Poland is our common home. Today it needs unity of all political forces. I believe…
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- Russia-Ukraine war live: four injured in Russian attack on Kyiv; Zelenskiy to arrive in Washington
Read More Eight missiles destroyed over Ukrainian capital, air force says; Ukrainian president attempts to break aid deadlock in US Senate Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 656 Here are some of the latest images coming from Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital: As we mentioned in the opening summary, the main news…
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- Nobody believes Ukraine can restore 1991 borders – US senator
Read More American leadership is needed to end the fighting instead of writing “blank checks” a US senator says The United States needs to accept that Ukraine is going to “cede some territory” to Russia and bring the conflict to a close, Republican Senator J.D. Vance has argued, stressing that it’s in the interests of…
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- Missing space tomato found
Read More The space-grown fruit mysteriously disappeared eight months ago Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have announced the discovery of the elusive space-grown dwarf tomato that went missing over eight months ago. The diminutive Red Robin tomato, measuring a mere 2.5 centimeters wide, was part of the final harvest of the Veg-05 experiment…
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- UN warns of massive funding shortfall as global crises mount
Read MoreThe international institution warns humanitarian aid sector facing funding crisis amid conflict and climate emergencies.The international institution warns humanitarian aid sector facing funding crisis amid conflict and climate emergencies.
- Weather tracker: temperatures hit 43.5C in Australia as 2023 on track to be hottest year
Read More Heat in Australia is 15C above December average and comes as Cop28 nears end Parts of south-east Australia have been experiencing extreme heat over recent days. Temperatures hit 43.5C at Sydney airport on Saturday. This was the highest temperature recorded at this station since records began in 1929, and is about 15C above…
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- Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 66
Read MoreA global strike for Gaza ceasefire as aid organisations warn against worsening conditions – here are major updates.A global strike for Gaza ceasefire as aid organisations warn against worsening conditions – here are major updates.
- Australian public schools must be fully funded ‘as soon as possible’, independent review finds
Read More Panel set up ahead of National School Reform Agreement also recommends increased transparency about how schools use needs-based funding Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s education ministers must fully fund public schools as “soon as possible” and increase transparency on where finances are directed, an…
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- Kenya power blackout fuels public outrage over KPLC
Read MoreKenya has experienced three nationwide blackouts in the last four months, the latest on Sunday evening.Kenya has experienced three nationwide blackouts in the last four months, the latest on Sunday evening.
- Live updates | Israel says it’s prepared to fight for months to defeat Hamas
Read MoreIsrael says it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat Gaza’s Hamas rulers, as its ground offense intensifies with more airstrikes and artillery fireIsrael says it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat Gaza’s Hamas rulers, as its ground offense intensifies with more airstrikes and artillery fire
- Kerry Stokes to pay costs of Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation case
Read More Seven West Media chair’s decision means network won’t have to hand over internal correspondence related to the case Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast Seven West Media’s chairman, Kerry Stokes, has agreed to pay the costs of Ben Roberts-Smith’s…
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- In first speech, Argentina’s Javier Milei warns nation of painful economic shock
Read More Argentina’s newly empowered President Javier Milei presented figures to lay bare the scope of the nation’s economic “emergency,” and sought to prepare the public for drastic public spending cuts. (Image credit: Gustavo Garello/AP) Argentina’s newly empowered President Javier Milei presented figures to lay bare the scope of the nation’s economic “emergency,” and sought…
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- Cop28 live: ‘time to be ambitious’ says president as summit enters final days
Read More The climate summit is heading into the final part of the negotations. We’ll be following events here all day These were some of the main developments yesterday at Cop28 in Dubai: Conference president Al Jaber warned that “failure is not an option” as he prepares a final package for delegates. Vulnerable countries were…
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