Month: December 2022

Read More Nearly 400 South Koreans sent as children to families in the West want an inquiry, saying their adoptions were marred by fake documents that changed child identities or falsely declared them orphans. (Image credit: Ahn Young-joon/AP) Nearly 400 South Koreans sent as children to families in the West want an inquiry, saying their…

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Read More Man tells authorities he and his and wife were snorkelling at South Maui when they were attacked by a shark Man tells authorities he and his and wife were snorkelling at South Maui when they were attacked by a shark

Read More Exclusive: Pat Cullen says health secretary is unwilling to negotiate with a woman acting for a largely female workforce The leader of Britain’s nurses’ union has accused the health secretary, Steve Barclay, of being a “bullyboy” who is unwilling to negotiate with her because she is a woman representing a largely female workforce.…

Read More Some people are keen to enjoy their new freedoms, but others are fearful of a major wave of infections China’s scaling back of its zero-Covid regime has left its population reeling. Some are embracing their new freedoms, while others are struggling to overcome their fears of being infected after three years of tough…

Read MoreCroatia score late extra-time equaliser then win penalty shoot-out to upset the favourites Brazil.Croatia score late extra-time equaliser then win penalty shoot-out to upset the favourites Brazil.

Read More Juan David Ortiz told investigators he ‘wanted to clean up the streets’ of Laredo in a chilling confession played at his capital murder trial Juan David Ortiz told investigators he ‘wanted to clean up the streets’ of Laredo in a chilling confession played at his capital murder trial

Read More Russian president still claims ‘special military operation’ going to plan during Kyrgyzstan press conference Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Vladimir Putin mentioned a potential settlement to end his war in Ukraine on Friday while still claiming that his “special military operation” was going to plan. “The settlement process as a whole, yes,…

Read MoreNearly 500 opposition supporters also arrested for instigating violence before a planned rally against the price rise.Nearly 500 opposition supporters also arrested for instigating violence before a planned rally against the price rise.

Read MoreThe couple took a financial hit upon leaving royal family, but their net worth has rebounded with several media mega-deals.The couple took a financial hit upon leaving royal family, but their net worth has rebounded with several media mega-deals.

Read MoreThe WNBA commissioner said the league is prepared to assist Brittney Griner after her release from a Russian penal colony.The WNBA commissioner said the league is prepared to assist Brittney Griner after her release from a Russian penal colony.

Read More Keith Raniere, the former leader of NXIVM, has lost a federal appeal of his criminal conviction and sentencing. Keith Raniere, the former leader of NXIVM, has lost a federal appeal of his criminal conviction and sentencing.

Read MoreElizabeth Whelan said she is pleased to see Brittney Griner come home and that “any wrongfully detained American that comes back from overseas is a win for America.”Elizabeth Whelan said she is pleased to see Brittney Griner come home and that “any wrongfully detained American that comes back from overseas is a win for…

Read MoreThe city of Minneapolis says it will buy the boarded-up Speedway gas station at the intersection where George Floyd was killed in an encounter with policeThe city of Minneapolis says it will buy the boarded-up Speedway gas station at the intersection where George Floyd was killed in an encounter with police

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Read MoreProsecutors suspect the country tried to influence European Parliament decisions through bribery.Prosecutors suspect the country tried to influence European Parliament decisions through bribery.

Read More France’s bid to retain trophy has put smiles on faces in Bondy where their star striker is an inspiration for young people In the town of Bondy in Paris’s northern suburbs, where Kylian Mbappé grew up and trained, Ismail Gencel was preparing his bar and pizzeria for the crowds who would come to…

Read More Social justice secretary says plans do not conflict with work to advance women’s rights and equality The Scottish government has sought to reassure MSPs that plans to streamline how transgender people change the sex on their birth certificate will not compromise its work to advance women’s rights. In a letter sent to all…

Read MoreThe new health measure follows an increase in sexually transmitted infections in France.The new health measure follows an increase in sexually transmitted infections in France.

Read More Manitoba site pauses operations, raising prospect that search for bodies of Long Plain First Nation women could be possible Operations have paused at a Canadian landfill where the bodies of at least two Indigenous victims of an alleged serial killer are believed to be buried, amid mounting frustration that authorities are not doing…

Read More Lawmakers reportedly want to grant amnesty to Polish nationals who joined Kiev’s forces Polish nationals currently serving in Ukraine’s International Legion of the Armed Forces and other divisions could be subject to legal repercussions and face up to five years in prison once they return home, Polish news outlet Rzeczpospolita has reported, citing…

Read More Officials say there is no indication of “foul play” in the death of Dante de la Torre, 16, Officials say there is no indication of “foul play” in the death of Dante de la Torre, 16,

Read MoreDefiant even after the sentence, Ilya Yashin said “only the weak want to shut everyone’s mouth and eradicate any dissent.”Defiant even after the sentence, Ilya Yashin said “only the weak want to shut everyone’s mouth and eradicate any dissent.”

Read More ‘This should be a moment of deep reflection for the United States government to recognise we have a serious problem with hostage-taking of Americans,’ Senator Bob Menendez said ‘This should be a moment of deep reflection for the United States government to recognise we have a serious problem with hostage-taking of Americans,’ Senator…

Read More Belgian police seized cash and searched 16 properties across Brussels during major investigation into corruption and money laundering Four people have been arrested as part of an investigation into corruption and money laundering centred on a Gulf state’s attempt to buy influence at the European parliament, Belgian prosecutors have said. Belgian police seized…

Read More Follow live updates on the murder investigation of four University of Idaho students Follow live updates on the murder investigation of four University of Idaho students

Read More A new podcast dives deep into the world of Girls Gone Wild. Melissa Whitworth investigates the brand and its deeply problematic creator A new podcast dives deep into the world of Girls Gone Wild. Melissa Whitworth investigates the brand and its deeply problematic creator

Read More WASHINGTON DC, Dec 09 (IPS) – Delegates from more than 190 countries are donning thick coats and winter boots to attend the long-delayed UN biodiversity summit in Montreal, Canada—the land of caribou, beluga whales and wolverines. Read the full story, “COP15: Super Reefs Offer Hope for Ocean Recovery Ahead of Biodiversity Summit”, on…

Read More One of the great differences between Mars and Earth involves what’s going on beneath the surface. Our planet remains a tectonically and volcanically active world—witness the current eruptions in Hawaii—while Mars has been a cold, geologically dead place for the past three billion years. That was the thinking at least. But a new…

Read More Fuel poverty charity urges government to provide more support for ‘those at greatest peril’ A snow and ice warning has been issued for London and the south-east of England as freezing temperatures are expected to trigger cold weather payments for people on the lowest incomes. Eligible households in England and Wales will receive…

Read MoreForeign Affairs Minister Kakubo said Russia told him Lemekhani Nyirenda joined war in Ukraine in exchange for amnesty.Foreign Affairs Minister Kakubo said Russia told him Lemekhani Nyirenda joined war in Ukraine in exchange for amnesty.

Read More Mr Trump blasted the Biden administration’s deal on his Truth Social platform – despite refusing to take action to try to free Mr Whelan for two years of his own presidency Mr Trump blasted the Biden administration’s deal on his Truth Social platform – despite refusing to take action to try to free…

Read MoreDramatic news comes after Democrats take 51-49 Senate marginSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email Kyrsten Sinema has infuriated Democrats to such a degree that a group had already organized to challenge her in the party’s primary. That won’t be happening since the senator has departed the party, but…

Read More Arizona senator changes party affiliation and says she will not caucus with Republicans The US senator Kyrsten Sinema has switched her political affiliation to independent, leaving the Democratic party just days after it won a Senate race in Georgia to secure a 51st seat in the chamber. “I have joined the growing numbers…

Read More Exclusive: Despite demands from water campaigners, there will be no overall target for river health Water pollution goals are to be weakened by the government next week, the Guardian can reveal, as Environment Act targets will give farmers three extra years to reduce their waste dumping into waterways. River campaigners have said the…