Month: October 2022

Read MoreIran state media says a “situation” at Tehran’s Evin Prison is “under control.” Video posted online showed flames billowing from the facility, and gunshots and alarms were reported. Authorities said no one died.Iran state media says a “situation” at Tehran’s Evin Prison is “under control.” Video posted online showed flames billowing from the facility,…

Read MoreExperts say public confidence in United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss is steadily falling after she reversed course on her proposed tax reforms. Ian Lee has the latest.Experts say public confidence in United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss is steadily falling after she reversed course on her proposed tax reforms. Ian Lee has the…

Read MoreThe Kyiv City Ballet left Ukraine to perform in Paris on Feb. 23, just one day before Russia invaded.The Kyiv City Ballet left Ukraine to perform in Paris on Feb. 23, just one day before Russia invaded.

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Read More ‘We are sure we stopped another killing,’ Stockton police chief says A man suspected of killing six men and wounding a woman in a series of shootings in northern California was arrested before dawn on Saturday as he drove through the streets of Stockton, armed with a handgun and possibly searching for another…

Read More Russian volunteers kill at least 11 fellow troops in attack at military base; Elon Musk says SpaceX will keep paying for Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage At least 11 people were killed and 15 wounded at a military training ground in south-west Russia’s Belgorod region when two…

Read More US president’s comments, a rare criticism of British domestic policy, come as PM fights to save her career US president’s comments, a rare criticism of British domestic policy, come as PM fights to save her career

Read MoreDespite civilian and military bloodshed, Ukraine’s online information war keeps a sense of humour.Despite civilian and military bloodshed, Ukraine’s online information war keeps a sense of humour.

Read MoreXi Jinping is set to consolidate power with an unprecedented third term as secretary general of the Communist Party.Xi Jinping is set to consolidate power with an unprecedented third term as secretary general of the Communist Party.

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Read MoreReligious intolerance is topping debates in Nigeria with four months to go to elections.Religious intolerance is topping debates in Nigeria with four months to go to elections.

Read MoreAn exhibition in the UK chronicles the life of Maharajah Duleep Singh, the last Sikh king from India.An exhibition in the UK chronicles the life of Maharajah Duleep Singh, the last Sikh king from India.

Read MoreTeen deaths from fentanyl overdose rose 20% last year – who is to blame and what can be done?Teen deaths from fentanyl overdose rose 20% last year – who is to blame and what can be done?

Read MorePresident Joe Biden is calling embattled British Prime Minister Liz Truss’ abandoned tax cut plan a “mistake,” saying he is worried that other nations’ fiscal policies may hurt the U_S_ amid what he calls “worldwide inflation.”President Joe Biden is calling embattled British Prime Minister Liz Truss’ abandoned tax cut plan a “mistake,” saying he…

Read MoreThis young man calls the Ukraine invasion a ‘war against our own people’.This young man calls the Ukraine invasion a ‘war against our own people’.

Read MoreVet Carlos Valderrama describes castrating Pablo Escobar’s hippo in the wild.Vet Carlos Valderrama describes castrating Pablo Escobar’s hippo in the wild.

Read More As the row between the US president and the Gulf kingdom over increasing oil production escalates, the UK arms industry giant may have to choose which of its two lucrative customers to side with The UK has long had an awkward relationship with Saudi Arabia, but that unholy alliance now faces a stern…

Read More Hungary needs a stronger army to protect itself from looming threats, the country’s prime minister said Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that Hungary needs an army “capable of striking and ensuring peace” in case the continent plunges into chaos over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the European Union’s failed policies towards Russia.…

Read More Just Stop Oil has been in the spotlight after its demonstration in which protesters threw soup at a Van Gogh painting. The coalition is demanding an end to new fossil fuel production in the U.K. (Image credit: Just Stop Oil) Just Stop Oil has been in the spotlight after its demonstration in which…

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Read More Suella Braverman to reveal plans to grant police new powers to counter tactics favoured by Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion Ministers are pressing ahead with a dual crackdown on climate protests and strike action, a controversial move that followed a day of direct action in London including clashes with the public and…

Read More Police have arrested the suspected Stockton serial killer and said officers apprehended him as he “was out looking to kill” in the California city. Police have arrested the suspected Stockton serial killer and said officers apprehended him as he “was out looking to kill” in the California city.

Read More Residents in Victoria’s north told to move to higher ground; federal government to set aside $9.6bn for new road and rail projects. Follow live Flemington racetrack wall had ‘unintended’ flood consequencesCSIRO abruptly scraps globally recognised climate forecast programGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Guardian Australia editor…

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Read More TV images show bus flipping over between south-western cities of Pasto and Popayán At least 20 people were killed and at least 14 injured after a bus crashed on a road in Colombia on Saturday, police said. Images on Colombian television showed the bus flipping over in the early morning incident between the…

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Read MoreA fire at Evin Prison in Iran has left at least eight people injured, according to Iranian state media.A fire at Evin Prison in Iran has left at least eight people injured, according to Iranian state media.

Read MoreA huge fire and smoke were seen emanating from a notorious prison, known for housing political prisoners and protesters, in the Iranian capital.A huge fire and smoke were seen emanating from a notorious prison, known for housing political prisoners and protesters, in the Iranian capital.

Read MoreThousands protest in Tunis, accusing President Saied of a power grab and demanding accountability for economic crisis.Thousands protest in Tunis, accusing President Saied of a power grab and demanding accountability for economic crisis.

Read MoreTwo attackers opened fire on recruits who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, local media report.Two attackers opened fire on recruits who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, local media report.

Read More NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Dina Temple-Raston, host of the podcast Click Here, who spoke with some of the protesters. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Dina Temple-Raston, host of the podcast Click Here, who spoke with some of the protesters.

Read More Mass resignations of US staff are ‘paralyzing’ Chinese chip industry Mass resignations of US staff are ‘paralyzing’ Chinese chip industry

Read More The blaze ripped through the 24-story residential building An apartment tower caught fire in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Saturday night, setting all 24 floors ablaze and covering the city in a dense cloud of smoke. The fire occurred in the same district hit by an explosion last week. The fire broke…

Read More Spokesperson confirms plan to continue with immigration stunts which have attracted investigations and lawsuits The Republican governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, plans to continue flying undocumented migrants to Democratic strongholds, his spokeswoman said on Saturday, a day after released records showed the state paid nearly $1m to arrange two sets of flights to…

Read MoreInvestigators said they are looking at possible mechanical failures in the brake system as a cause for the crash.Investigators said they are looking at possible mechanical failures in the brake system as a cause for the crash.