Month: December 2022

Read More Party also questions whether troops would ‘bail out failing services rather than provide emergency back-up’ Labour has complained that the British army is being used to “bail out failing services” in the UK, at a time when the threat from Russia remains acute and British forces are being withdrawn from Estonia. John Healey,…

Read More Ministers urged to act as study shows average block of cheese or loaf of bread makes farmers less than a penny UK farmers are receiving negligible profits for many items as food prices rise and supermarkets boast record takings. An average block of cheese or loaf of bread produces less than a penny…

Read More British oil giant had said it would ‘exit Russia’ but still owns nearly 20% of state-controlled fossil fuel firm Rosneft The chief economic adviser to the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has called on BP to exit Russia entirely after the fossil fuel firm was offered a £580m dividend by the oil giant Rosneft.…

Read More Increasing numbers of children cannot afford lunch and are coming to school without adequate clothes More than half of school leaders in England are seeing more pupils who cannot afford a meal at lunchtime yet are not eligible for free school meals, according to a survey. Research by the Sutton Trust, an educational…

Read MoreSince Ghana’s controversial defeat to Uruguay at the 2010 World Cup, fans have been waiting for a rematch – and revenge.Since Ghana’s controversial defeat to Uruguay at the 2010 World Cup, fans have been waiting for a rematch – and revenge.

Read More Follow live updates about the former president and investigations into his affairs Follow live updates about the former president and investigations into his affairs

Read More A day after shooting her dead, he buys Oculus Virtual Reality Headset using her Amazon account A day after shooting her dead, he buys Oculus Virtual Reality Headset using her Amazon account

Read MoreSwitzerland are well placed to seal the second spot in Group G.Switzerland are well placed to seal the second spot in Group G.

Read MoreUruguay needs a win. Ghana will want one — to qualify, and to set the record right.Uruguay needs a win. Ghana will want one — to qualify, and to set the record right.

Read MoreSouth Korea need to win this match if they are to stand a chance of reaching the last 16 as Portugal look to top group.South Korea need to win this match if they are to stand a chance of reaching the last 16 as Portugal look to top group.

Read MoreThe Indomitable Lions will look to channel the same passion shown in comeback against Serbia in this crucial clash.The Indomitable Lions will look to channel the same passion shown in comeback against Serbia in this crucial clash.

Read MorePresident Volodomyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv is concerned Moscow-linked actors could ‘weaken Ukraine from within’.President Volodomyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv is concerned Moscow-linked actors could ‘weaken Ukraine from within’.

Read More The move comes amid a wave of proposed arms deals with European allies in recent weeks The US State Department has approved another multi-million dollar missile sale to Finland, the third in the last month, agreeing to ship hundreds of shoulder-fired munitions to the Nordic country as it pursues membership in the NATO…

Read More The U.S., Japan, and South Korea revealed new sanctions to punish North Korea for an unprecedented series of missile tests, as they struggle to pressure Pyongyang to return to the negotiating table. The U.S. unveiled measures against three individuals for their connection to the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, while Japan targeted three…

Read More Kremlin says Ukraine’s allies use energy facilities to ship arms Kremlin says Ukraine’s allies use energy facilities to ship arms

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

Read More Infections climbing at slower pace than last month and death rate stable but experts say reporting changes making numbers harder to interpret Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Covid cases are continuing to rise across Australia, but…

Read More France’s Macron – in Washington this week – says he will continue talking to Russia’s president to ‘try to prevent escalation’ France’s Macron – in Washington this week – says he will continue talking to Russia’s president to ‘try to prevent escalation’

Read More Washington said the step was taken in “close coordination” with South Korea and Japan The US government has imposed sanctions on three senior North Korean officials, accusing them of direct involvement in the country’s “unlawful” ballistic missile program while denouncing Pyongyang for its record number of weapons tests this year.   The Treasury Department…

Read MoreRight-leaning app’s parent company says decision was mutual and came before rapper’s latest outburst.Right-leaning app’s parent company says decision was mutual and came before rapper’s latest outburst.

Read More ‘I’m prepared if he’s willing to talk to find out what he’s willing to do,’ Biden says of Putin ‘I’m prepared if he’s willing to talk to find out what he’s willing to do,’ Biden says of Putin

Read MoreLatest sanctions target three North Korean officials identified as directly involved in North Korea’s weapons programme.Latest sanctions target three North Korean officials identified as directly involved in North Korea’s weapons programme.

Read MoreChantal Akerman’s film Jeanne Dielman, released in 1975, is considered a seminal feminist work.Chantal Akerman’s film Jeanne Dielman, released in 1975, is considered a seminal feminist work.

Read MoreLatest figures follow a lightning counteroffensive in Ukraine’s northeast and south that won back swathes of territory.Latest figures follow a lightning counteroffensive in Ukraine’s northeast and south that won back swathes of territory.

Read MoreChina’s social media platform has more than 106.9 million adult users in Indonesia.China’s social media platform has more than 106.9 million adult users in Indonesia.

Read MoreThe upper chamber passed the measure in an expedited vote to avert a holiday season rail strike.The upper chamber passed the measure in an expedited vote to avert a holiday season rail strike.

Read MoreEgypt has a high Caesarean section rate, with doctors accused of using it for cash and convenience.Egypt has a high Caesarean section rate, with doctors accused of using it for cash and convenience.

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Read More Hockeyroos, Kookaburras and wider community to benefit from world-class pitches at Perth centre after state government investment Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australian hockey has received one of the biggest investments in Olympic sports history as…

Read MoreThe ruling is a win for the US justice department, which is probing Mr Trump over classified documents.The ruling is a win for the US justice department, which is probing Mr Trump over classified documents.

Read More If this week was an indication of the level of the debate, then Australia is in for a torrid time when the referendum process begins in earnest Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast If this week was an indication of how the public discussion about an…

Read More The former Sydney schoolteacher and subject of the Teacher’s Pet podcast will be eligible for parole in Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Chris Dawson has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for murdering his former…

Read MoreA selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Read MorePresident Joe Biden says Democrats should move past “restrictive” caucuses and embrace diversity in the order of its presidential nominating calendar, dealing a major blow to Iowa’s decades-long status as the leadoff spot in the processPresident Joe Biden says Democrats should move past “restrictive” caucuses and embrace diversity in the order of its presidential…

Read More Prakash arrived in Darwin, where Australian federal police officers will apply to have him transferred to Victoria and charged Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Accused Islamic State jihadist Neil Prakash – once considered the country’s most…