Month: October 2022

Read MoreRussian strikes on energy infrastructure leave Ukrainians facing power cuts of more than four hours.Russian strikes on energy infrastructure leave Ukrainians facing power cuts of more than four hours.

Read More PM Morawiecki has picked Westinghouse to build Poland’s first atomic power plant Warsaw has accepted the US offer for construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced on Friday. Westinghouse Electric Co. will be awarded the contract for building the reactors, the first of which should be finished by…

Read MoreWhy did Kenyan police officers shoot dead Arshad Sharif, one of Pakistan’s most prominent journalists?Why did Kenyan police officers shoot dead Arshad Sharif, one of Pakistan’s most prominent journalists?

Read MoreUltranationalist parties could shape Israel’s political future, as the country prepares to vote.Ultranationalist parties could shape Israel’s political future, as the country prepares to vote.

Read MoreWorld Cup host Qatar is receiving complaints over its human rights record and laws on homosexuality.World Cup host Qatar is receiving complaints over its human rights record and laws on homosexuality.

Read MoreAs living costs rise, Nevada’s Latinos may be poised to vote out Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto.As living costs rise, Nevada’s Latinos may be poised to vote out Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto.

Read More A classified report allegedly concluded that most sightings are attributable to trash in the sky or foreign spying aircraft The lion’s share of unidentified flying objects reported by military service members and other government sources in recent years probably stem from airborne trash or foreign surveillance aircraft such as Chinese drones, the New…

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Read MoreThe intruder allegedly demanded to see top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi, and left her husband with a fractured skull.The intruder allegedly demanded to see top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi, and left her husband with a fractured skull.

Read MoreThe first coins featuring the face of King Charles III are being produced by the Royal Mint in Wales. The 50 pence coin also features a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.The first coins featuring the face of King Charles III are being produced by the Royal Mint in Wales. The 50 pence coin also…

Read MoreAs fears grow of Russian nuclear escalation over Ukraine, Steve Rosenberg explains why he considers such a drastic step unlikely.As fears grow of Russian nuclear escalation over Ukraine, Steve Rosenberg explains why he considers such a drastic step unlikely.

Read MoreThe man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home and severely beating her husband with a hammer appears to have made racist and often rambling posts online, including some that questioned the results of the 2020 election, defended Donald Trump and echoed QAnon conspiracy theoriesThe man accused of breaking into House Speaker…

Read MoreA selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

Read More The alleged online history of the man charged with violently assaulting the House speaker’s husband reveals QAnon links and a path to radicalisation The alleged online history of the man charged with violently assaulting the House speaker’s husband reveals QAnon links and a path to radicalisation

Read MoreIt’s something that goes along with being a member of Congress, no matter your party or your status: constant threats to your life, and the unshakeable feeling that they’re only getting worseIt’s something that goes along with being a member of Congress, no matter your party or your status: constant threats to your life,…

Read More Whistleblowers allege abuse suffered by female recruits included compilation of a ‘crush depth rape list’ by submariners The head of the Royal Navy has ordered an investigation into “abhorrent” allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the submarine service and declared that sexual assault and harassment has no place in the fleet. It follows claims…

Read More UN climate talks not ‘right occasion’ for monarch to attend, says Downing Street, adding Buckingham Palace has agreed King Charles will not attend the Cop27 UN climate summit, Downing Street has said, as it is not the “right occasion” for him to do so. The former prime minister Liz Truss had asked the…

Read More The Pentagon has announced an additional $275 million in weaponry for Ukraine, including HIMARS rockets President Joe Biden’s administration is spooling up yet another military aid package for Ukraine, announcing $275 million in additional weaponry to help Kiev fight Russian forces. The latest round of Ukraine aid is the 24th drawdown of Defense…

Read More House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, 82-year-old Paul Pelosi, remains in the hospital after a man broke into their San Francisco home and attacked him with a hammer early Friday morning. According to a statement released Friday evening by Nancy Pelosi’s spokesman Drew Hammill, “Paul Pelosi was attacked at home by an assailant who…

Read MoreConservative handles began recirculating long-debunked conspiracy theories to ‘test’ if they would be taken down.Conservative handles began recirculating long-debunked conspiracy theories to ‘test’ if they would be taken down.

Read More The speaker’s husband is recovering from surgery after a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands. The speaker’s husband is recovering from surgery after a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands.

Read More Follow live for the latest updates on the assault of the Speaker of the House’s husband Follow live for the latest updates on the assault of the Speaker of the House’s husband

Read More A further 40 women and children who remain in Syria are expected to be returned in two seperate repatriations in coming weeks Health ministers from across the globe have gathered in Bali to discuss how to prepare for future health emergencies. The assistant minister for Indigenous Health, Malarndirri McCarthy, is representing Australia at…

Read MoreA Colorado businessman has been convicted of charges that he and others siphoned hundreds of thousands of dollars from an online fundraiser to build a wall along the U.S. southern border despite promising donors every cent would go to the wallA Colorado businessman has been convicted of charges that he and others siphoned hundreds…

Read More This podcast from the Center for Global Development is a much needed addition to the African policy field, but questions arise regarding its lack of focus on political economy.This podcast from the Center for Global Development is a much needed addition to the African policy field, but questions arise regarding its lack of…

Read More Reactions pour in after Paul Pelosi was violently attacked by a hammer-wielding intruder Politicians from across the political aisle are reacting to the news that US House speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband was injured during a break-in and attack at their California home. The White House released a statement on behalf of Joe Biden,…

Read More Chris Ogden delves into the appeal of China’s authoritarianism, whether Western democracies have any responsibility for it, and the implications for human rights.Chris Ogden delves into the appeal of China’s authoritarianism, whether Western democracies have any responsibility for it, and the implications for human rights.

Read More Ukrainian forces have made significant gains in recent weeks, recapturing wide swaths of territory in the east and northeast. Now they’re bracing for what may be one of their toughest battles yet. (Image credit: Franco Ordoñez/NPR) Ukrainian forces have made significant gains in recent weeks, recapturing wide swaths of territory in the east…

Read More The suspect is said to have shouted, ‘Where is Nancy?’ after entering the Pelosis’ San Francisco home and attacking her 82-year-old husband with a hammer The suspect is said to have shouted, ‘Where is Nancy?’ after entering the Pelosis’ San Francisco home and attacking her 82-year-old husband with a hammer

Read More Some ‘think Christian beliefs, values and morality ought to be reflected in US laws and policies,’ researcher says Some ‘think Christian beliefs, values and morality ought to be reflected in US laws and policies,’ researcher says

Read MoreAn eight-day operation ends in Kherson city as Russian officials prepare for a Ukrainian attack.An eight-day operation ends in Kherson city as Russian officials prepare for a Ukrainian attack.

Read More The arrest of Richard Allen, 50, is being described as a ‘major development’ by law enforcement The arrest of Richard Allen, 50, is being described as a ‘major development’ by law enforcement

Read More When Elon Musk’s controversial acquisition of Twitter closed late Thursday, critics of the billionaire’s plan to reduce oversight of content on the platform began considering their options if they leave the site. Twitter, a beloved social platform since 2006, boasts a user-friendly interface conducive to public discourse among its 240 million monthly active…

Read MoreA maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon is now in force.A maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon is now in force.

Read MoreList banning people from holding public office and other activities includes opposition activists and journalists.List banning people from holding public office and other activities includes opposition activists and journalists.