Month: December 2022

Read More Pope Francis asked that God may ‘console and sustain’ Pope Benedict ‘until the end’ Pope Francis asked that God may ‘console and sustain’ Pope Benedict ‘until the end’

Read More The government aims to help families survive the winter amid surging energy prices French residents who use logs, wood chips or pellets to heat their homes can now receive between €50 ($53) and €200 ($212) from the government to help them cope with the energy crisis. The “exceptional energy voucher” program launched on…

Read More Politicians ordered to delete Chinese-owned social video app that House has said represents ‘high risk to users’ TikTok has been banned from any devices issued by the US House of Representatives, as political pressure continues to build on the Chinese-owned social video app. The order to delete the app was issued by Catherine…

Read More The pileup was caused by extremely dense fog and icy roads, according to officials A major pileup involving over 200 cars on a bridge in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou left one person dead on Wednesday, local officials have reported. According to rescue workers and the state broadcaster CCTV, the incident is believed…

Read MoreThe Vatican says the ex-Pope’s condition has worsened and Pope Francis asks pilgrims to pray.The Vatican says the ex-Pope’s condition has worsened and Pope Francis asks pilgrims to pray.

Read MoreFabrizio Cardinali, aged 72, has lived entirely off the grid for more than half a century.Fabrizio Cardinali, aged 72, has lived entirely off the grid for more than half a century.

Read More The former pontiff Benedict resigned in 2013, becoming the first pope to do so in centuries The former pontiff Benedict resigned in 2013, becoming the first pope to do so in centuries

Read MoreExperts say the phenomenon is relatively new in South Africa but has been experiencing explosive growth since 2016.Experts say the phenomenon is relatively new in South Africa but has been experiencing explosive growth since 2016.

Read More Poor pay and working conditions are main reasons for wanting to find other work, says BMA Four in 10 junior doctors are actively planning to quit the NHS as soon as they can find another job, according to a survey by the British Medical Association. The survey, released as part of the BMA…

Read MoreBenedict is 95. In 2013, he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries. He’s withdrawn almost entirely from public view.Benedict is 95. In 2013, he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries. He’s withdrawn almost entirely from public view.

Read More Kremlin official says aide discussed safety of plant Kremlin official says aide discussed safety of plant

Read More For now, “normal relations” with Russia are out of the question, Germany’s foreign minister has said Any business as usual with Russia is impossible in the near future due to the Ukraine conflict, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday. She also vowed that Berlin and its allies would intensify sanctions pressure against…

Read MorePresident Yoon Suk-yeol looks to boost confidence in the military’s ability to counter drones after Monday’s incursion.President Yoon Suk-yeol looks to boost confidence in the military’s ability to counter drones after Monday’s incursion.

Read More Post-Christmas passengers affected, while driving examiners at 71 test centres begin five-day strike UK strike calendar – service stoppages in December and January Passengers are steeling themselves for further travel disruption across the UK as rail and Border Force staff launch a fresh wave of strikes affecting thousands heading home after Christmas. Border…

Read MoreIn November, global police agency Interpol issued a red notice for dos Santos, formerly Africa’s richest woman.In November, global police agency Interpol issued a red notice for dos Santos, formerly Africa’s richest woman.

Read More Earlier, the man admitted to fabricating information in his bio on the campaign trail Republican Congressman-elect George Santos, who admitted to making up facts about his biography, was given a dressing down by former presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard during a Fox News interview. Gabbard, a former Democrat who joined the conservative news network…

Read MoreIf approved, the constitution will be changed to have Indigenous people permanently represented in government.If approved, the constitution will be changed to have Indigenous people permanently represented in government.

Read More Liliana Segre, 92, has been subjected to racist attacks, and fears the Holocaust will become a footnote in the history books An Italian senator who survived the Auschwitz concentration camp and this year found herself witnessing a far-right government take power again in Rome has said her “personal nightmare” is that the Holocaust…

Read More The former German leader reiterated that the 2014-15 Minsk accords were meant to give Kiev a stronger army Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has once again confirmed that the 2014-15 Ukraine peace deal she helped arrange was meant to allow Kiev to build more powerful armed forces. The Minsk accords, brokered by Germany,…

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Read More Cheryl Scanlon says youth crime is ‘complex’ while police minister says number of young people denied bail is proof of tough stance Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Queensland government is facing pressure to tighten its already strict bail laws after two teenagers were arrested…

Read MoreSage O’Donnell, from Victoria, is at least the fourth Australian to die in the war in Ukraine.Sage O’Donnell, from Victoria, is at least the fourth Australian to die in the war in Ukraine.

Read MoreThe Ukrainian president has been promoting his formula for peace to US President Biden and other leaders.The Ukrainian president has been promoting his formula for peace to US President Biden and other leaders.

Read MoreThe Ukrainian president has been promoting his formula for peace to US President Biden and other leaders.The Ukrainian president has been promoting his formula for peace to US President Biden and other leaders.

Read MoreUS-based cryptocurrency exchange’s announcement comes amid plummeting asset values and sector-wide reckoning over FTX.US-based cryptocurrency exchange’s announcement comes amid plummeting asset values and sector-wide reckoning over FTX.

Read MoreUS-based cryptocurrency exchange’s announcement comes amid plummeting asset values and sector-wide reckoning over FTX.US-based cryptocurrency exchange’s announcement comes amid plummeting asset values and sector-wide reckoning over FTX.

Read More Hundreds rescued in NSW over Christmas break as hot weather sends people flocking to beaches and waterways Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast At least 10 people have died in water accidents around Australia over the Christmas period and lifesavers have pulled hundreds more from danger.…

Read More Hundreds rescued in NSW over Christmas break as hot weather sends people flocking to beaches and waterways Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast At least 10 people have died in water accidents around Australia over the Christmas period and lifesavers have pulled hundreds more from danger.…

Read More ‘We’re going to succeed with the referendum,’ Noel Pearson tells crowd ahead of 2023 vote Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Linda Burney has rejected as “rubbish” suggestions that Labor has not released enough detail about the Indigenous voice to parliament, as the Liberals continue to…

Read More ‘We’re going to succeed with the referendum,’ Noel Pearson tells crowd ahead of 2023 vote Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Linda Burney has rejected as “rubbish” suggestions that Labor has not released enough detail about the Indigenous voice to parliament, as the Liberals continue to…

Read MoreRussia’s health ministry will provide financial support for sperm freezing to soldiers sent to fight in Ukraine.Russia’s health ministry will provide financial support for sperm freezing to soldiers sent to fight in Ukraine.

Read MoreRussia’s health ministry will provide financial support for sperm freezing to soldiers sent to fight in Ukraine.Russia’s health ministry will provide financial support for sperm freezing to soldiers sent to fight in Ukraine.

Read More Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison among politicians and celebrities whose details were in sample of allegedly hacked data published online The former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison appears to have been caught up in a leak of partial data on 400 million Twitter users, along with celebrities including the model Cara Delevingne,…

Read More Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison among politicians and celebrities whose details were in sample of allegedly hacked data published online The former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison appears to have been caught up in a leak of partial data on 400 million Twitter users, along with celebrities including the model Cara Delevingne,…

Read MoreAlia, an Afghan mental health professional, said the Taliban’s ban on women working with NGOs hurts the vulnerable.Alia, an Afghan mental health professional, said the Taliban’s ban on women working with NGOs hurts the vulnerable.