Month: December 2022

Read MoreUS Navy says boat carrying more than one million rounds of ammunition intercepted along a sea route from Iran to Yemen.US Navy says boat carrying more than one million rounds of ammunition intercepted along a sea route from Iran to Yemen.

Read MoreThe announcement comes less than two weeks after Iran said it had begun producing enriched uranium at 60% purity.The announcement comes less than two weeks after Iran said it had begun producing enriched uranium at 60% purity.

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Read MoreDemocrat Raphael Warnock will face Republican Herschel Walker after a long, and at times bitter, campaign.Democrat Raphael Warnock will face Republican Herschel Walker after a long, and at times bitter, campaign.

Read MoreAir raids on Gaza come in a week where 10 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.Air raids on Gaza come in a week where 10 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.

Read MoreChinese authorities loosen COVID controls, testing no longer required to take public transport in Beijing, Shenzhen.Chinese authorities loosen COVID controls, testing no longer required to take public transport in Beijing, Shenzhen.

Read MoreWhile Ukrainian forces are still rejoicing at taking back Kherson from fleeing Russian troops, they must now prepare for a brutal winter, as Russian forces continue to shell the city. Imtiaz Tyab has the details.While Ukrainian forces are still rejoicing at taking back Kherson from fleeing Russian troops, they must now prepare for a…

Read MoreThe iconic French baguette has been officially recognized as a part of world cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Ian Lee has the details.The iconic French baguette has been officially recognized as a part of world cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Ian Lee…

Read More In a social media post, Higgins referred to statistics showing how few sexual assault allegations made it to court as ‘our national shame’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Brittany Higgins said she had not fully understood Australia’s “asymmetrical criminal justice system” before she raised rape…

Read MoreArgentinian captain Lionel Messi scores goal in 1,000th professional game against Australia; Netherlands send USA home.Argentinian captain Lionel Messi scores goal in 1,000th professional game against Australia; Netherlands send USA home.

Read More The Kremlin says Russia ‘will not accept’ a price cap on its oil after EU members agree on one, while president Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the cap will do little to deter Russia See all our Ukraine war coverage Russia “will not accept” a price cap on its oil and is analysing how to…

Read MoreMore than 57,000 people have been arrested since the president declared war on violent gang members.More than 57,000 people have been arrested since the president declared war on violent gang members.

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Read MoreThe musician who invented a stringed instrument to strum the soundtrack of Sudan’s recent revolution.The musician who invented a stringed instrument to strum the soundtrack of Sudan’s recent revolution.

Read MoreThe repeal of a gay sex ban ends a period where authorities actively targeted homosexual men.The repeal of a gay sex ban ends a period where authorities actively targeted homosexual men.

Read More Raelene Cooper was giving evidence as an expert witness during the trial of three climate protesters when officers searched her property Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Western Australian police have raided the home of an Indigenous…

Read More Move has come as a relief to many families but also damaged the ‘already fragile trust’ communities had in government’s decisions Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast When Stephen heard that the New South Wales government was going to cancel more than $30m in fines for…

Read MoreBoth sides reach a first point of agreement in bid to end almost 60 years of war, the president says.Both sides reach a first point of agreement in bid to end almost 60 years of war, the president says.

Read MoreThe Callisto Protocol has been cancelled in Japan for being too gruesome but its makers are unapologetic.The Callisto Protocol has been cancelled in Japan for being too gruesome but its makers are unapologetic.

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Read More Time is running out for a deal to send threat of disruption into the sidings and keep holiday travel plans on track Christmas is, of course, a time to believe in miracles – but when the government is reduced to publicly imploring the RMT union to bring out its altruistic side, it seems…

Read MoreJim Kolbe, who represented Arizona in Congress for more than two decades, has diedJim Kolbe, who represented Arizona in Congress for more than two decades, has died

Read More Irene Cara’s role in ‘Fame’ and title songs for that movie and ‘Flashdance’ made a mark on pop culture Irene Cara’s role in ‘Fame’ and title songs for that movie and ‘Flashdance’ made a mark on pop culture

Read More Elders say community-led justice reinvestment programs are having a real impact on the Northern Territory island Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast There has been a dramatic drop in youth crime on a Northern Territory island, which elders attribute to justice reinvestment programs which have seen…

Read More While deciding on a future path, NATO will also have to address Moscow’s concerns, the French leader alleged French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that NATO should weigh on eventual guarantees for Russia’s security in the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. Macron is the second leader of the EU country this week…

Read More Richard Sharp made remarks on coverage of lockdown drive while setting out his blueprint for improving broadcaster The BBC’s chairman has said he believes Emily Maitlis was “wrong” in her Newsnight coverage of Dominic Cummings’ visit to Barnard Castle in 2020, as he set out his blueprint for improving the broadcaster. Richard Sharp…

Read More NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Larry Diamond, a Stanford professor who teaches courses on democracy and American foreign policy, about recent protests in Russia, Iran and China. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Larry Diamond, a Stanford professor who teaches courses on democracy and American foreign policy, about recent protests in Russia, Iran and…

Read More NPR’s Michel Martin talks with writer Richard Stengel about Mandela: The Lost Tapes, which features never-before heard audio of his conversations with Nelson Mandela from 1993. NPR’s Michel Martin talks with writer Richard Stengel about Mandela: The Lost Tapes, which features never-before heard audio of his conversations with Nelson Mandela from 1993.

Read More NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Stephane Grattier at Boulangerie Christophe in Washington, D.C., about the baguette being added to UNESCO’s “intangible cultural heritage” list. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Stephane Grattier at Boulangerie Christophe in Washington, D.C., about the baguette being added to UNESCO’s “intangible cultural heritage” list.

Read MoreTukey’s presidential spokesman says Ankara will target the PKK, YPG and PYD forces to protect its borders.Tukey’s presidential spokesman says Ankara will target the PKK, YPG and PYD forces to protect its borders.

Read More The measure is aimed to reduce Russia’s income from selling oil The measure is aimed to reduce Russia’s income from selling oil

Read More Disappointment and pride across the country as Messi’s Argentina proved too strong for the gallant Socceroos, ending their historic run 2-1 Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Burney is asked whether the Voice will issue a statement on all bills that come before Parliament explaining whether…

Read MoreWHO says gaps in testing and vaccination could allow dangerous variants to emerge.WHO says gaps in testing and vaccination could allow dangerous variants to emerge.

Read More Members of the Proud Boys and Patriot Front showed up to picket the “all ages” LGBT event in Ohio A ‘Drag Storytime’ event in Columbus, Ohio, was canceled on Saturday as dozens of conservative protesters marched outside. Organizers of the controversial show say that internal arguments, and not the presence of armed demonstrators,…

Read More Authorities in Wise County, Texas, announced a FedEx contract driver had allegedly confessed to the abduction and murder of the missing 7-year-old Authorities in Wise County, Texas, announced a FedEx contract driver had allegedly confessed to the abduction and murder of the missing 7-year-old