Month: October 2022

Read More The United States could assassinate Vladimir Putin if Russia uses a nuclear weapon in its conflict with Ukraine, former National Security Adviser John Bolton has claimed. The United States could assassinate Vladimir Putin if Russia uses a nuclear weapon in its conflict with Ukraine, former National Security Adviser John Bolton has claimed.

Read More Eight individuals have legal cases against tabloid alleging wrongdoing including when Brooks was editor The Sun is facing fresh allegations that phone hacking took place at the newspaper, including when the News UK chief executive, Rebekah Brooks, was editor. Rupert Murdoch’s media company has always said illegal voicemail interception only took place at…

Read More Recording of council members making offensive remarks spurs calls for resignations amid debate over political and racial rivalries Calls for the resignation of three Los Angeles city council members who were caught on tape making racist comments in meeting last year persisted on Tuesday, as the revelations sparked an intense debate about racial…

Read More A federal court denied his initial appeal last year A federal court denied his initial appeal last year

Read MoreThe country’s nuclear operator says a deputy director from the Zaporizhzhia plant is being held and Russia is “probably using methods of torture and intimidation.”The country’s nuclear operator says a deputy director from the Zaporizhzhia plant is being held and Russia is “probably using methods of torture and intimidation.”

Read More The leaders of the Group of Seven industrialised economies on Tuesday condemned Russia’s continued attacks on civilians in Ukraine “in the strongest possible terms” and stressed that the “indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilian populations” would “constitute a war crime” by Russian forces. The leaders of the Group of Seven industrialised economies on Tuesday…

Read More GENEVA, Oct 11 (IPS) – In the last week of September, emerging market (EM) bond fund outflows hit $4.2 billion, according to JP Morgan, bringing this year’s total to a record $70 billion. The exodus, set off by a rising U.S. dollar, is heaping pressure on low-income countries. Read the full story, “Development…

Read More ‘Your words reach millions and you can choose to incite or you can choose to inspire,’ the museum wrote ‘Your words reach millions and you can choose to incite or you can choose to inspire,’ the museum wrote

Read MoreRussia had banned Facebook and Instagram in March after accusing their parent company of tolerating ‘Russophobia’.Russia had banned Facebook and Instagram in March after accusing their parent company of tolerating ‘Russophobia’.

Read More New iPhones which can detect car crashes and notify emergency services appear confused by thrill rides Apple’s newest phone has been automatically calling emergency services from the pockets of people riding rollercoasters in the US, mistaking the bumps and jerks of the rides as car crashes. The latest iPhone 14, as well as…

Read More A large number of people, including multiple children, have been taken to hospital after a carbon monoxide leak at a Pennsylvania daycare centre. A large number of people, including multiple children, have been taken to hospital after a carbon monoxide leak at a Pennsylvania daycare centre.

Read MoreJesus Salgado is accused of kidnapping and murdering a family of four, including an eight-month-old.Jesus Salgado is accused of kidnapping and murdering a family of four, including an eight-month-old.

Read More Travel industry forecast people will be seeking all-inclusive and cheaper packages due to fears over inflation and weak pound One in three holidaymakers will cut back on holiday spending next year, seeking all-inclusives and cheaper package deals due to the cost of living crisis, according to travel industry research. The travel association Abta…

Read More The one-time US presidential candidate also accused her party of ”stoking anti-white racism” Former US Congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard has announced her departure from the Democratic Party, arguing that it has fallen under the control of “an elitist cabal of warmongers.” Establishment Democrats have long called on Gabbard to leave…

Read More General Dynamics has showcased a new version of the iconic main battle tank M1 Abrams during the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition. The new version is called the AbramsX and was developed by General Dynamics Land Systems as a state-of-the-art combat vehicle for the U.S. Army. The…

Read More Senate foreign relations committee chair threatens to end weapons sales and cooperation with Saudi Arabia ign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email Here’s more from The Guardian’s Stephanie Kirchgaessner on what’s driving the outrage towards Saudi Arabia among Democrats in Washington: The congressional backlash against Saudi Arabia escalated…

Read More Follow for the latest updates as jurors continue weighing how much Jones should pay in damages Follow for the latest updates as jurors continue weighing how much Jones should pay in damages

Read More Most striking criminal barristers have voted to accept 15% but many younger ones say move is a ‘death warrant’ for profession Junior criminal barristers have expressed despair at the vote to end their indefinite strike, calling it a “death warrant” for the profession which resulted from senior colleagues accepting the government’s offer. Barristers…

Read More Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

Read More Follow live updates of Parkland shooter’s sentencing trial Follow live updates of Parkland shooter’s sentencing trial

Read MoreAfter more than 2 years starved of travelers – and their money – Japan badly needs an influx, but one key group won’t be back right away.After more than 2 years starved of travelers – and their money – Japan badly needs an influx, but one key group won’t be back right away.

Read MoreAn Ohio Senate debate between Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance got heated Monday night after both candidates descended quickly into attacks. Ed O’Keefe reports.An Ohio Senate debate between Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance got heated Monday night after both candidates descended quickly into attacks. Ed O’Keefe…

Read MoreAlgiers is the latest to broker an agreement between rival factions in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.Algiers is the latest to broker an agreement between rival factions in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.

Read More Putin could lash out at Europe, says former general, as Kremlin air campaign continues Putin could lash out at Europe, says former general, as Kremlin air campaign continues

Read MoreCharlie D’Agata toured the retaken village of Kreschenivka in the Kherson region, the new frontline of the Ukrainian counteroffensive. He spoke with a teacher returning to her schoolhouse, which was used as a military headquarters by the occupying Russians.Charlie D’Agata toured the retaken village of Kreschenivka in the Kherson region, the new frontline of…

Read More Former presidential hopeful decried ‘elitist cabal’ in video making announcement Former presidential hopeful decried ‘elitist cabal’ in video making announcement

Read More Israeli PM hails agreement that would mark significant compromise and may open way for energy exploration Israel and Lebanon have reportedly agreed a deal in a dispute over gas fields and the two countries’ maritime border, a groundbreaking diplomatic achievement that could boost natural gas production in the Mediterranean before the European winter…

Read More The swirl of rumours indicates that by making his leadership excessively opaque, Xi only helps fuel speculation.The swirl of rumours indicates that by making his leadership excessively opaque, Xi only helps fuel speculation.

Read More Enormity of tragedy becoming ‘clearer and clearer’ as initial shock ‘begins to wear off’, says local priest Enormity of tragedy becoming ‘clearer and clearer’ as initial shock ‘begins to wear off’, says local priest

Read More Archaeologists find remnants of medieval priory under former Ocky White store in Haverfordwest, Wales The remains of more than 240 people, including about 100 children, have been discovered beneath a former department store in Pembrokeshire among the ruins of a medieval priory. Archaeologists believe they have discovered the remnants of St Saviour’s Priory…

Read More Funeral for 24-year-old Jessica Gallagher is first to take place after deadly blast Funeral for 24-year-old Jessica Gallagher is first to take place after deadly blast

Read MoreGang violence has led to food and fuel shortages which are hitting an already desperate population.Gang violence has led to food and fuel shortages which are hitting an already desperate population.

Read More Influential Democratic senator threatens to freeze weapons sales to the kingdom. Plus, Ukraine demands more western missiles Good morning. A backlash is growing against Saudi Arabia in Congress after an influential Democratic senator threatened to freeze weapons sales and security cooperation with the kingdom after its decision to support Russia over the interests…

Read MoreThe storm travelled through Central America, causing thousands to evacuate their homes.The storm travelled through Central America, causing thousands to evacuate their homes.

Read More A new book argues that for the U.S. to become more globally competitive and create good jobs, we must embrace and expand trade with Canada and Mexico. (Image credit: Lars Hagberg /AFP via Getty Images) A new book argues that for the U.S. to become more globally competitive and create good jobs, we…