Month: November 2022

Read MoreA win in their first World Cup game is key to both teams’ chances of progressing beyond the group stage in Qatar.A win in their first World Cup game is key to both teams’ chances of progressing beyond the group stage in Qatar.

Read MoreMalaysia’s longest-ruling coalition says it has not decided which bloc to support after weekend elections left neither with enough seats to form a government on its own, and it would ask the nation’s king to give it more timeMalaysia’s longest-ruling coalition says it has not decided which bloc to support after weekend elections left…

Read More The best chance for progressives and left-leaning activists around the country to see significant gains over the next two years may be through ballot initiatives, John Bowden reports The best chance for progressives and left-leaning activists around the country to see significant gains over the next two years may be through ballot initiatives,…

Read MoreFIFA says the new ball, named Al Rihla or ‘the journey’ in Arabic, travels faster than any other in World Cup history.FIFA says the new ball, named Al Rihla or ‘the journey’ in Arabic, travels faster than any other in World Cup history.

Read MoreThe FIFA World Cup 2022 kicked off on Sunday. Here’s a quick guide recapping the main events from Day 1.The FIFA World Cup 2022 kicked off on Sunday. Here’s a quick guide recapping the main events from Day 1.

Read MoreViewers expressed their frustration after facing several glitches during the first match.Viewers expressed their frustration after facing several glitches during the first match.

Read MoreEmbattled leader Fumio Kishida could be further weakened by departure of internal affairs minister.Embattled leader Fumio Kishida could be further weakened by departure of internal affairs minister.

Read More At least five are dead and 25 left injured in mass shooting inside LGBT+ nightclub At least five are dead and 25 left injured in mass shooting inside LGBT+ nightclub

Read More A gunman brought violence into a nightclub known as a safe haven to the LGBT+ community in Colorado Springs. The violence follows an increase in attacks, harassment and legislation aimed at drag events, Alex Woodward reports A gunman brought violence into a nightclub known as a safe haven to the LGBT+ community in…

Read MoreThe quick thinking of patrons prevented a deadly shooting in Colorado from being even worse, officials say.The quick thinking of patrons prevented a deadly shooting in Colorado from being even worse, officials say.

Read More Two students at Manly West public school suffered serious burns while nine others and one adult suffered superficial burns Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Eleven students and one teacher are in a stable condition after a…

Read More Bartenders Daniel Alston and Derrick Rump were both killed in the deadly attack on Club Q Bartenders Daniel Alston and Derrick Rump were both killed in the deadly attack on Club Q

Read More Colorado Authorities said Sunday that a gunman who opened fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado — killing five and injuring 25 — was subdued by “heroic” patrons who hit him with his own gun. Colorado Authorities said Sunday that a gunman who opened fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado — killing…

Read More Graphic footage showed police shooting Russell at least five times in a house in Sydney’s west in November 2021 Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A New South Wales court has seen graphic footage of police shooting…

Read More Partner pleads guilty to three charges of sexual assault, two charges of rape, will be sentenced as serious sexual offender Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Suspecting her fiance was cheating on her, a Melbourne woman logged into his email account. There she found videos of…

Read More Sydney Water says filtration systems under extreme pressure amid floods, as all Melbourne beaches declared unsuitable for swimming Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Just a quarter of Sydney’s largest drinking water catchment, the Warragamba Dam, is…

Read MoreA lobby group seeking to lower New Zealand’s voting age from 18 to 16 has won its appeal to the Supreme Court, which says the current law amounts to age discriminationA lobby group seeking to lower New Zealand’s voting age from 18 to 16 has won its appeal to the Supreme Court, which says…

Read MoreJohn Lee’s positive test result comes days after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bangkok.John Lee’s positive test result comes days after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bangkok.

Read MoreAn aging president with poor approval is vulnerable to a primary challenge from inside his own party.An aging president with poor approval is vulnerable to a primary challenge from inside his own party.

Read More Showers, storms and damaging winds forecast for NSW and ACT as recovery assistance points set up for flood-affected communities Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A severe weather warning has been issued for Sydney and much of…

Read MoreWarner can now apply to be heard by independent commissionThe opening batsman could be considered for leadership in one-day and T20 sides David Warner is free to attempt to have his leadership ban overturned after the Cricket Australia (CA) board’s recommendations in a review of its code of conduct were rubber stamped on Monday.…

Read MoreOpposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and rival Muhyiddin each insist they have the support to lead as uncertainty continues.Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and rival Muhyiddin each insist they have the support to lead as uncertainty continues.

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Read MoreSpace agencies have their sights set on developing a permanent human presence on the moon.Space agencies have their sights set on developing a permanent human presence on the moon.

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Read More An 87-year-old man died in the capital over the weekend and officials have called for residents to avoid ‘non-imperative’ travel China reported the death of an 87-year-old man in Beijing on Sunday as its first fatality from Covid-19 in six months, with cases rising despite a stringent zero-Covid policy. China is the last…

Read MoreHengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi are held for siding with anti-government protests, reports say.Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi are held for siding with anti-government protests, reports say.

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Read More Prominent Iranians in film and sport have been condemned for expressing solidarity with the protest movement Iran has arrested two prominent actors who expressed solidarity with the country’s protest movement and removed their headscarves in public, according to state media. Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi were both detained after being summoned by prosecutors…

Read MoreOfficials say the fire truck was doing drills when it was hit by the jet, killing two firefighters.Officials say the fire truck was doing drills when it was hit by the jet, killing two firefighters.

Read More Russian forces launched almost 400 strikes in Ukraine’s east on Sunday, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says; UN nuclear watchdog to assess Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after renewed shelling See all our Ukraine coverage Russian forces launched almost 400 strikes on Sunday in Ukraine’s east as part of a campaign of artillery fire, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy…

Read More Traditional TV shunned in favour of digital media and last-minute promotional campaigns More than two-thirds of the UK’s biggest advertisers intend to cut back spending on traditional TV next year, as the recession fuels a shift to digital media and last-minute bursts of promotion. A survey of 59 UK advertisers has found that…

Read More Closures rise by 60% in past year, including 453 in most recent quarter, says advisory firm Mazars UK restaurants are going bust at a faster rate than during the Covid crisis owing to a “toxic mix” of surging energy costs, staff shortages and falling bookings. Closures in the sector rose by 60%, with…

Read More Minister rubbishes reports of ‘Chequers’-style plan, as businesses expected to call for more ‘practical’ immigration rules Rishi Sunak is facing a new row on two fronts over Brexit, as he sought to quell a backlash from hardline Eurosceptics given suggestions the UK could seek a Swiss-style deal with Brussels, while businesses are expected…