Month: October 2022

Read More Syria uncovered a large intact mosaic that dates back to the Roman era, with officials describing it as the most important archaeological discovery since the country’s conflict began 11 years ago. (Image credit: Omar Sanadiki/AP) Syria uncovered a large intact mosaic that dates back to the Roman era, with officials describing it as…

Read More Ukrainian forces have recently recaptured swaths of territory in northeast, east and south, sending Russian troops fleeing. But in ravaged towns, suffering doesn’t stop with occupation’s end. Ukrainian forces have recently recaptured swaths of territory in northeast, east and south, sending Russian troops fleeing. But in ravaged towns, suffering doesn’t stop with occupation’s…

Read More Re-energized this election cycle, the tech entrepreneur joins other mega-donors apparently out to undercut the political system Peter Thiel is far from the first billionaire who has wielded his fortune to try to influence the course of American politics. But in an election year when democracy itself is said to be on the…

Read MoreJeremy Hunt warns of tax hikes, saying ‘very difficult decisions ahead’, as Prime Minister Liz Truss faces a backlash.Jeremy Hunt warns of tax hikes, saying ‘very difficult decisions ahead’, as Prime Minister Liz Truss faces a backlash.

Read MoreSix people, including two army colonels, sentenced to death while four others were jailed for 10 years in the case.Six people, including two army colonels, sentenced to death while four others were jailed for 10 years in the case.

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Read More New chancellor vows to be ‘completely honest with country’ amid rumours PM has only weeks left in role Politics live: latest updates The new chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has spoken of “mistakes” made by the Liz Truss administration as he predicted “difficult decisions ahead”. Appearing on Sky News on Saturday, in his first interview…

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Read MoreAt the 20th CCP Congress more Xi loyalists will take top positions, but ‘who after Xi’ questions will grow.At the 20th CCP Congress more Xi loyalists will take top positions, but ‘who after Xi’ questions will grow.

Read More Victorian authorities warn flooded rivers yet to peak and prepare for one of the largest evacuation operations in the state’s history Racing Victoria chief says Flemington racetrack wall had ‘unintended’ flood consequencesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The emergency flood situation in Victoria’s north has intensified…

Read MoreThe arrests come as parliament extended emergency powers that allow authorities to arrest suspects without warrants.The arrests come as parliament extended emergency powers that allow authorities to arrest suspects without warrants.

Read More Her MPs know that just as Boris Johnson shredded the image of Conservative integrity, she has done it for economic competence Within minutes of the announcement that she had made it to the final two in the Tory leadership contest in July, Liz Truss sent Tory MPs a message on social media. “Thank…

Read More At least 28 people were killed in northern Türkiye, the country’s health minister says The death toll from a coal-mine explosion in Türkiye’s northern Bartin Province has climbed to 28, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Saturday. He added that 11 miners had been rescued and were being treated in hospitals. Officials later…

Read More Authorities say explosion happened at a place 300 metres below the ground, likely caused by flammable methane gas in the coal mine Authorities say explosion happened at a place 300 metres below the ground, likely caused by flammable methane gas in the coal mine

Read MoreOPEC+ group has agreed to its deepest cuts to oil production since the coronavirus pandemic, and the US is not happy.OPEC+ group has agreed to its deepest cuts to oil production since the coronavirus pandemic, and the US is not happy.

Read More After sacking her chancellor and abandoning a flagship policy, the prime minister is fighting for her political future Says PM wants him to be “completely honest” with the country and warns there will be difficult decisions ahead. Says won’t specify which departments, but he will require “all departments”, including health, to make savings,…

Read More The US understands the importance of satellite communications for Kiev’s forces, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says The Pentagon and US allies are exploring all options to maintain Starlink satellite services for Ukraine after tycoon Elon Musk said he’s no longer willing to provide the communications for free, the White House press secretary has…

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Read More Andrew Jones says Victoria Racing Club was ‘entitled’ to protect its property from floods Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The flood wall built to protect Flemington racetrack from inundation has had “unintended consequences for neighbouring residents”, the chief executive of Racing Victoria has conceded, as…

Read More Autonomous Bougainville government president accuses Australia of destabilising its right to self-determination Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The president of the Autonomous Bougainville government (ABG) has accused the Australian deputy prime minister and defence minister of “veiled threats” and “intimidation” over comments made during his…

Read More UK Ministry of Defence says price of body armour on Russian sites has soared to about $640 since April; US announces $700m more in aid for Ukraine What we know on day 234 of the invasion Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is “doing everything right” in its war in Ukraine despite a string…

Read More Russian president says there is ‘no need’ for more massive strikes on Ukraine Russian president says there is ‘no need’ for more massive strikes on Ukraine

Read MoreItaly was chosen as the host but had to ensure participation by becoming the only host nation to play qualifiers.Italy was chosen as the host but had to ensure participation by becoming the only host nation to play qualifiers.

Read More Russian president says there is ‘no need’ for more massive strikes on Ukraine Russian president says there is ‘no need’ for more massive strikes on Ukraine

Read More Findings represent big increase on previous figures and upend perception of naturism as ‘something old retirees do’ Temperatures may be falling – and there is now a nip in the air – but enthusiasm for getting naked is rising at an unprecedented rate in the UK. The biggest survey ever into naturism has…

Read More In new memoir, former Israeli PM describes efforts to turn US president against Palestinian leader Abbas Benjamin Netanyahu used maps of Hezbollah missile sites and intelligence gained from a Mossad raid in Tehran to make sure Donald Trump backed Israel in Middle East peace talks and pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal,…

Read More Exclusive: critics say stripped-down Environment Agency has not levied a fine in 12 years so no point to higher cap The government’s pledge to raise the cap on the amount of money the Environment Agency can fine water companies for sewage pollution to £250m has been described as “hot air”, as the Guardian…

Read More Project hit by fall in labour supply and rise in costs, and investigation launched over low visitor numbers For some, the whole project was supposed to be a celebration of Britain’s departure from the EU. Which means there is more than a little irony in the fact a main concern of the “festival…

Read More Five contenders who could succeed Truss as the Conservative party’s fifth leader since the Brexit vote in 2016 Astonishing as it may sound to someone who has not paid attention to politics since about 2016, after little more than a month in office, a consensus is building that Liz Truss could be finished…

Read More The ex-chancellor said Russian energy was the best way to a green future Germany’s former chancellor, Angela Merkel, has said she does not regret her decision to sign natural gas deals with Russia during her 16 years in power, arguing that Moscow has long been a “reliable energy supplier” and offers lower prices…

Read More Officials are reportedly looking for ways to avert “chaos” at home in case of a nuclear event Western governments are drawing up plans to avoid panic among their citizens should a nuclear weapon be used in Ukraine, UK media outlets reported. The alleged preparations come as NATO officials fuel speculation about the possibility, and…

Read More The former president is considering granting the Capitol attack committee’s demand to appear – but would such a move be wise? The House January 6 select committee’s unanimous move to subpoena Donald Trump, demanding that he testify about his knowledge of the Capitol attack, sets up the prospect of a political spectacle as…

Read More Former occupant of No 11 Downing Street finally sacked after financial institution chief’s remarks in Washington As the guests sipped English sparkling wine at the British embassy on Washington DC’s Massachusetts Avenue, the journalists in attendance were herded together for an impromptu briefing at the nearby temporary residence of the UK ambassador Dame…

Read More Kwarteng’s replacement is warned of inflation impact, crumbling services and financial ‘black hole’ that he has two weeks to fill Liz Truss’s new chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, may still have to draw up spending cuts worth up to £40bn to convince markets the government can balance the books, experts warned after Friday’s humiliating U-turn.…

Read More‘Manson family’ cult follower Patricia Krenwinkel is the longest-serving woman prisoner in the United States.’Manson family’ cult follower Patricia Krenwinkel is the longest-serving woman prisoner in the United States.