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Turkey launches airstrikes over northern Syria
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European World Cup teams set to defy FIFA with rainbow armbands
Read MoreDanish and German captains set to wear rainbow armbands despite last-minute FIFA proposal for alternative armbands.Danish and German captains set to wear rainbow armbands despite last-minute FIFA proposal for alternative armbands.
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Malaysia on verge of hung parliament for first time in history
Read More Failure of one coalition to achieve simple majority in election could bring further political inertia as country faces slowing growth and rising inflation Malaysia was facing a hung parliament for the first time in its history as support for a conservative Islamic alliance prevented major coalitions from winning a simple majority in a…
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Anti-abortion group that helped overturn Roe v Wade sues FDA to revoke approval of abortion drug
Read More Conservative Christian group takes aim at abortion drug that is also used to treat miscarriages Conservative Christian group takes aim at abortion drug that is also used to treat miscarriages
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Biden’s granddaughter marries at White House
Read More Naomi Biden is the first presidential granddaughter to tie the knot at the official residence Naomi Biden, the 28-year-old granddaughter of US President Joe Biden, married Peter Neal, her 25-year-old law student partner of four years, on Saturday at the White House. It was only the 19th White House wedding in the country’s…
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UK health spending ‘to grow less than in austerity era’, analysis reveals
Read More The chancellor’s extra billions for healthcare will equate only to a real-term rise of 1.2% Health spending over the next two years will grow less than during the austerity era of the last decade, according to a new analysis of the autumn statement. The chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, a former health secretary who previously…
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Banksy reacts to ‘Ukrainian vandals’ selling his artwork
Read More The mysterious artist has expressed outrage after parts of his famous street mural were being marketed without permission Legendary UK graffiti artist Banksy has rebuked Ukrainians for selling pieces of at least one of the seven murals that he created near Kiev. He revealed the new paintings earlier this week. “Ukrainian vandals started…
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Actor pushed ‘sabotage angle’ in ‘Rust’ shooting – report
Read More The local sheriff’s office revealed texts from Alec Baldwin to the victim’s husband claiming the movie star was set up The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office has released a 550-page report detailing its investigation into the on-set shooting of ‘Rust’ cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by the film’s star, Alec Baldwin, using a prop gun.…
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Georgia ban on Saturday voting before Warnock vs Walker runoff would ‘irreparably harm’ voters, judge rules
Read More Raphael Warnock’s campaign wins in a lawsuit against a state law banning early in-person voting on the Saturday after a holiday, allowing voters to head back to the polls on the weekend after Thanksgiving Raphael Warnock’s campaign wins in a lawsuit against a state law banning early in-person voting on the Saturday after…
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Eurovision winner Ruslana leads Ukrainians in Athens march
Read MoreSeveral hundred Ukrainians and sympathizers protesting the Russian invasion were joined by Ukrainian singer and 2004 Eurovision song contest winner Ruslana in marching through central Athens on SaturdaySeveral hundred Ukrainians and sympathizers protesting the Russian invasion were joined by Ukrainian singer and 2004 Eurovision song contest winner Ruslana in marching through central Athens on…
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Billionaire apologizes over Boris Johnson’s China remarks – media
Read More Michael Bloomberg has acknowledged that guests at a Singapore conference were “insulted or offended” by the ex-UK PM New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg has reportedly been forced to apologize to guests at a business conference in Singapore after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a speech condemning China as a “coercive autocracy.”…
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Israelis said to attack Palestinians, soldier in West Bank
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Rights group calls for Samuel Alito to be investigated after claims of leaked 2014 ruling
Read More Anti-abortion activist said supreme court justice revealed the landmark ruling on contraception and religious rights weeks earlier A civil rights group issued a call Saturday for US supreme court justice Samuel Alito to be investigated over allegations that the judge leaked a 2014 landmark ruling involving contraception and religious rights at a private…
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Mahathir Mohamad: Ex-Malaysia PM loses seat in shock defeat
Read MoreThe 97-year-old elder statesman of Malaysian politics lost his seat – the first electoral defeat in 53 years.The 97-year-old elder statesman of Malaysian politics lost his seat – the first electoral defeat in 53 years.
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FBI investigating homicide of North Carolina woman found with broken neck in Cabo
Read More Video on social media shows victim in fist fight Video on social media shows victim in fist fight
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Children in Syria’s Idlib hold their own World Cup
Read MoreHundreds of children take part in opening ceremony for their own World Cup in rebel-held nortwestern Syria.Hundreds of children take part in opening ceremony for their own World Cup in rebel-held nortwestern Syria.
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New York has $750m worth of cannabis stockpiled that growers can’t sell
Read More Cannabis farmers have ‘an unclear path to market’ as the state has yet to approve retail dispensaries A strong smell of weed hangs over many New York neighborhoods, the result in part of cannabis decriminalization in 2019 – but cannabis growers in the state are at an impasse when it comes to getting…
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Cop27: divisions and splits threaten deal to tackle climate crisis
Read More Poorer countries denounce wealthier nations for delay and refusal over ‘loss and damage’ payments Deep divisions threatened to derail the world’s chances of limiting the climate crisis last night as negotiators struggled to keep nations working together to tackle global heating. In a day of high drama at the Cop27 UN climate summit…
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Keir Starmer: I will abolish House of Lords to ‘restore trust in politics’
Read More Exclusive: Labour leader plans a new elected chamber after accusing successive Tory governments of handing peerages to ‘lackeys and donors’ Keir Starmer will abolish the House of Lords and replace it with a new elected chamber as part of plans to “restore trust in politics”, the Observer understands. In a sweeping constitutional overhaul,…
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Five crucial issues in fight to save planet – and what Cop27 did about them
Read More This month’s environmental summit opened as our planet wilts under the impact of climate crisis. Here we examine five key areas and assess what success – if any – was achieved in Egypt A key Cop27 goal was to strengthen emission pledges made at last year’s climate summit in Glasgow. These are needed…
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Crowded fan zone turns thousands away before Qatar World Cup
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World Cup opens with host country Qatar facing Ecuador
Read MoreQatar opens the tournament against Ecuador on Sunday, but that match has been overshadowed by the announcement that beer sales will be banned inside the stadium grounds.Qatar opens the tournament against Ecuador on Sunday, but that match has been overshadowed by the announcement that beer sales will be banned inside the stadium grounds.
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Malaysia ruling coalition loses ground to rivals: Early results
Read MoreThe ruling coalition trailing behind opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition and alliance led by ex-PM Muhyiddin.The ruling coalition trailing behind opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition and alliance led by ex-PM Muhyiddin.
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Victorian Labor loses ‘Matthew Guy’ Facebook page after using it for $115,000 worth of attack ads
Read More The party has spent three times more than the Liberals on political advertising on the platform Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Victorian Labor party spent more than $115,000 on a Facebook page under the name of the Liberal leader, Matthew Guy, to boost paid…
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La Niña set to intensify Australia’s cyclone season, raising risk of flooding
Read More Bureau of Meteorology climatologist warns of above-average number of tropical cyclones, driven by warmer waters to Australia’s north Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The coming tropical cyclone season threatens to inflict more flooding on northern and eastern Australia, elevating demands on emergency authorities to “another…
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Man being processed at Manston detention centre in Kent dies
Read More Home Office confirms person who arrived in UK on small boat a week ago was taken ill and later died A man who arrived in the UK on a small boat a week ago and was being processed at Manston has died, the Home Office said on Saturday. He became ill while at…
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‘More work to do’: Eli Lilly admits insulin pricing could be lower amid Twitter chaos
Read More Furor over platform’s verified profiles may have done some good, but challenges still plague the site after a mass worker exodus Against warnings that Twitter is on the verge of collapse, the social media platform hadn’t died Saturday – at least not yet. But things aren’t necessarily going well for new owner Elon…
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The West will not act on climate change until it feels its pain
Read MorePleas from the Global South will not stir Western government into action. Only Western suffering will.Pleas from the Global South will not stir Western government into action. Only Western suffering will.
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FIFA Boss Gives The World More Reason To Ignore Soccer In Qatar
Read More On the eve of signature sporting events, athletic administrators often address the media, as a sort of “state-of-the-union” affair to address a league’s accomplishments and concerns. Before the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, for example, commissioners of the NFL and NBA speak to the press, take some questions from reporters, and either offer…
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Single women offered unusual companion
Read More A male figure with teddy’s head has been created for those in need of a cuddle during “long lonely nights” Loving Bear Puffy, a human-sized plush toy in the shape of a man’s body with “the head of a half-asleep bear,” is an ideal solution for lonely people craving a cuddle, its creators…
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President Biden’s Granddaughter Naomi Ties the Knot in White House Wedding
Read More WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden ‘s granddaughter Naomi Biden and her fiance, Peter Neal, were married Saturday in just the 19th wedding in the history of the White House. Naomi Biden and Neal exchanged “I do’s” during a nippy late-morning ceremony — temperatures were in the low 40s — on the South Lawn,…
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UK’s Sunak meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv, offers new arms for Ukraine
Read MoreRishi Sunak says the UK will continue to stand with Ukraine until its wins as he meets Zelenskyy during his trip to Kyiv.Rishi Sunak says the UK will continue to stand with Ukraine until its wins as he meets Zelenskyy during his trip to Kyiv.
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West Coast US city guarantees income to trans residents
Read More Those applying for support in San Francisco will be able to pick from 97 gender options San Francisco has announced a program offering as much as $1,200 per month to “economically marginalized transgender people.” Guaranteed Income for Trans People (GIFT) is the first such initiative to focus solely on this group, according to…
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Armed police guard Iranian TV studios in London after Tehran threats
Read More Persian language channel said threats to journalists had escalated in response to coverage of protests Armed vehicles have been deployed outside the Iran International television studios in London after two of its journalists were threatened by Tehran, the channel said. There were around seven vehicles outside the studio in Chiswick Park, west London,…
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Women £570 a year worse off after 12 years of Conservatives, says Labour
Read More Analysis of ONS figures suggests average woman’s salary has fallen from £30,250 in 2010 to £29,680 today Women are £570 a year worse off than they were before the Conservatives came into power 12 years ago and the autumn statement will leave them even worse off, Labour has claimed. Citing analysis of ONS…
