Month: December 2022

Read More “Pope Francis renews the invitation to pray for him and accompany him in these difficult hours,” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. (Image credit: Andrew Medichini/AP) “Pope Francis renews the invitation to pray for him and accompany him in these difficult hours,” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said.

Read MoreItaly is responding to China’s Covid surge with mandatory testing – but the EU will not follow suit.Italy is responding to China’s Covid surge with mandatory testing – but the EU will not follow suit.

Read More “Nobody works, nobody gives a damn,” says billionaire Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus “Nobody works, nobody gives a damn,” says billionaire Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus

Read More Attacks targeting infrastructure across country come as Moscow rejects Ukrainian peace plan Russia-Ukraine war – latest updates Russia launched a large round of missile attacks across Ukraine on Thursday morning, as Moscow rejected a Ukrainian peace plan and kept up its attacks on the country’s infrastructure. Targets from Lviv in the west to…

Read More Minsk called for Kyiv to carry out a ‘thorough investigation’ Minsk called for Kyiv to carry out a ‘thorough investigation’

Read MoreRussian envoy summoned as PM calls targeting of investigative reporter Christo Grozev ‘an attack on freedom of speech’.Russian envoy summoned as PM calls targeting of investigative reporter Christo Grozev ‘an attack on freedom of speech’.

Read More American, United and Delta among airlines putting ceiling on certain air fares after budget carrier’s mass flight cancellations Several of Southwest Airlines’ competitors will place price-caps on travel to help the thousands of passengers stranded by the budget carrier’s mass flight cancellations this week. This news comes as the embattled air company said…

Read More The most downloaded free app on both the App Store and Google Play for much of the last two months wasn’t TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram, but a shopping app that didn’t exist just four months ago. Temu offers steep discounts on a slew of products, mostly shipped directly from Chinese factories or warehouses.…

Read More GCHQ director Sir Jeremy Fleming said release of details of Russia’s military build-up helped counter Moscow’s narrative GCHQ director Sir Jeremy Fleming said release of details of Russia’s military build-up helped counter Moscow’s narrative

Read MoreThe cartoony signs dot roads across the country, but many safety experts say as a method of keeping drivers and pedestrians safe, Running Boy comes up short.The cartoony signs dot roads across the country, but many safety experts say as a method of keeping drivers and pedestrians safe, Running Boy comes up short.

Read More This comes after Serbs in the breakaway region began dismantling roadblocks to defuse tensions with the local security forces Serbia has lifted the state of full combat readiness for its armed forces following the steps to defuse tensions between Belgrade and its breakaway Kosovo region, the news agency Tanjug reported on Thursday, citing…

Read MoreRussian forces continue shelling attacks on the southern Ukrainian town of Kherson, even after retreating from the region in November. Ian Lee shows how celebrations of victory there have been replaced by fear and a rising number of civilian casualties.Russian forces continue shelling attacks on the southern Ukrainian town of Kherson, even after retreating…

Read MoreThe barricades were erected earlier this month in response to the arrest of a former police officer.The barricades were erected earlier this month in response to the arrest of a former police officer.

Read MoreAnalysts say heightened friction in the Balkans may serve the Kremlin’s interests but cast doubt over a show of force.Analysts say heightened friction in the Balkans may serve the Kremlin’s interests but cast doubt over a show of force.

Read More Politicians and experts call for border testing to be introduced, but others question usefulness of move Ministers are coming under pressure to screen arrivals from China as the number of Covid-19 cases there continues to surge after Beijing’s abrupt decision to end most of its strict pandemic restrictions. The US became the latest…

Read More With most pandemic restrictions now lifted by Beijing, Rome says it “took action immediately” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has urged the EU to impose a bloc-wide coronavirus test requirement on all air passengers arriving from China, after Beijing announced it would greatly ease restrictions on international travel. Although grappling with a surge…

Read MoreLocal officials said over 50 victims were hospitalized, and 13 were “on life support,” according to AFP. They say the death toll will likely rise.Local officials said over 50 victims were hospitalized, and 13 were “on life support,” according to AFP. They say the death toll will likely rise.

Read More Neighboring Thailand sent firetrucks and emergency workers to help cope with the 12-hour inferno in a bustling border town. Some victims are believed to still be under debris or in locked rooms. (Image credit: Fresh News via AP) Neighboring Thailand sent firetrucks and emergency workers to help cope with the 12-hour inferno in…

Read More China House is another taxpayer-funded initiative designed to antagonize Beijing, instead of working on reconciliation for the common good The US State Department announced on December 16 the launch of a so-called ‘China House’ unit, an internal reorganization designed to help sharpen policymaking against Beijing, Washington’s primary geopolitical rival. This unit, officially known…

Read MoreThe majestic giraffe is under threat of extinction from all corners. Poachers hunt them for bush meat, humans encroach on their natural habitat and, exacerbating all of this, the Horn of Africa is having its worst drought in 40 years. Debora Patta visits Giraffe Manor in Kenya, where tourism funds conservation.The majestic giraffe is…

Read More Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni says she ‘hopes and expects’ other nations to follow suit Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni says she ‘hopes and expects’ other nations to follow suit

Read MoreAfrica’s Nubian giraffes are “under threat from all corners,” but at one “mind blowing” hotel in Kenya, you can help turn the tables.Africa’s Nubian giraffes are “under threat from all corners,” but at one “mind blowing” hotel in Kenya, you can help turn the tables.

Read MoreFriday’s attack has brought the 2013 murders back under the spotlight. The activists’ families say documents prove the involvement of Turkey’s spy agency.Friday’s attack has brought the 2013 murders back under the spotlight. The activists’ families say documents prove the involvement of Turkey’s spy agency.

Read MoreAmong the world’s biggest rug exporters, India is investigating the firm whose cough syrup has been linked to the deathsAmong the world’s biggest rug exporters, India is investigating the firm whose cough syrup has been linked to the deaths

Read MoreRoads have reopened in storm-besieged Buffalo as authorities continue searching for people who may have died or remain stranded after last week’s blizzardRoads have reopened in storm-besieged Buffalo as authorities continue searching for people who may have died or remain stranded after last week’s blizzard

Read MoreThe year saw the former president face damaging political and legal crises as he announced his 2024 presidential run.The year saw the former president face damaging political and legal crises as he announced his 2024 presidential run.

Read More Four Britons taking part in 3,000-mile rowing challenge from Canary Islands to Antigua and Barbuda Rowers from the UK enjoyed reindeer stew and endured a power failure on Christmas Day as they steered a course across the Atlantic Ocean. Three fathers – Steve Woolley, 47, from Harrogate, Neil Furminger, 58, and Matt Garman,…

Read MoreItaly imposes mandatory testing for air passengers from China, but other EU countries seem reluctant to follow suit.Italy imposes mandatory testing for air passengers from China, but other EU countries seem reluctant to follow suit.

Read MoreNew measures could see charities who rescue asylum seekers at sea fined and their ships impounded.New measures could see charities who rescue asylum seekers at sea fined and their ships impounded.

Read More Critical incidents declared by hospitals and ambulance services in south, south-west and north-east England People heading to Cornwall to see in the new year have been urged to bring their own medication as the health services in the county come under extreme pressure. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS trust has urged people to only…

Read More Russian forces abandoning positions around Zaporizhzhia, says Kyiv Russian forces abandoning positions around Zaporizhzhia, says Kyiv

Read More US academic Timothy Snyder tells Kim Sengupta that Ukrainians are fighting for the democratic world US academic Timothy Snyder tells Kim Sengupta that Ukrainians are fighting for the democratic world

Read MoreRussia and Ukraine will soon have to make awkward compromises if they don’t want their conflict to become a forever war.Russia and Ukraine will soon have to make awkward compromises if they don’t want their conflict to become a forever war.

Read More Milder winter, alternative imports and energy reduction cuts demand after Russian invasion pushed up prices European gas prices have dipped to a level last seen before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February, after warmer weather across the continent eased concerns over shortages. The month-ahead European gas future contract dropped as low…

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