Month: December 2022

Read More Kia and Hyundai thefts have spiked due to a viral TikTok trend Kia and Hyundai thefts have spiked due to a viral TikTok trend

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 306th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 306th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read MoreFollow the news? Take our quiz and see if you can recognise some of the biggest stories of 2022.Follow the news? Take our quiz and see if you can recognise some of the biggest stories of 2022.

Read MoreMoscow says three service personnel died in a new drone attack on the base at Engels.Moscow says three service personnel died in a new drone attack on the base at Engels.

Read More No services on railways for second consecutive day as RMT union members strike over pay Thousands of people face Boxing Day travel chaos across Britain as a rail strike means no services will be running. Many have been forced to cancel or make alternative plans as the industrial action continues. Continue reading…No services…

Read More The slowdown is expected to intensify with price declines between 5% and 12% The housing market will cool sharply next year after a bumpy 2022, industry experts are predicting, as the UK contends with recession and higher mortgage rates. As the cost of living crisis has intensified amid soaring inflation and as interest…

Read More As figures show there have been 438 convictions since 2010, party says it wants to outlaw trail hunting ‘smokescreen’ More than 430 convictions for hunting have been secured since 2010, figures reveal amid calls to strengthen the law before this year’s Boxing Day parades. Labour, which introduced legislation to tackle fox hunting in…

Read More An estimated £3.8bn will be spent on 26 December, down almost 4% on last year Retailers are preparing for a quieter Boxing Day this year despite freedom from pandemic restrictions as the cost of living crisis weighs on shoppers’ budgets. Spending is expected to hit almost £3.8bn on 26 December, according to research…

Read MoreWhat stories captured your attention in 2022? Take our two-minute survey below.What stories captured your attention in 2022? Take our two-minute survey below.

Read MoreDeployment of weapons comes amid Moscow’s increasing pressure on Minsk to aid its invasion of Ukraine.Deployment of weapons comes amid Moscow’s increasing pressure on Minsk to aid its invasion of Ukraine.

Read MoreA sweeping national survey of the electorate, AP VoteCast, shows that Republican House candidates nationwide won the support of 38% of independent voters during last month’s midterm electionsA sweeping national survey of the electorate, AP VoteCast, shows that Republican House candidates nationwide won the support of 38% of independent voters during last month’s midterm…

Read MoreChina sends 71 planes and seven ships towards Taiwan in display of force over US defence support for self-ruled island.China sends 71 planes and seven ships towards Taiwan in display of force over US defence support for self-ruled island.

Read MoreThe deep freeze from a deadly winter storm that walloped much of the United States will continue into the week as people in western New York deal with massive snow drifts that snarled emergency vehicles and travelers across the country see cancelled flights and dangerous roadsThe deep freeze from a deadly winter storm that…

Read MoreCommuters in Beijing and Shanghai are crowding roads and public transport as cities move past tough ‘zero-COVID’ policy.Commuters in Beijing and Shanghai are crowding roads and public transport as cities move past tough ‘zero-COVID’ policy.

Read More Towns in Kupiansk-Lyman frontline and Zaporizhzhia targeted as well Towns in Kupiansk-Lyman frontline and Zaporizhzhia targeted as well

Read More Four international aid groups say they cannot work effectively without female staff and Red Cross warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences Four major international aid groups have suspended their operations in Afghanistan following a decision by the Taliban regime to ban women from working at non-governmental organisations. Save the Children, the International Rescue Committee, the…

Read MoreTen people were initially feared buried, but rescue workers say eight have since been identified and accounted for.Ten people were initially feared buried, but rescue workers say eight have since been identified and accounted for.

Read More Traces of contaminant found in Coles Finest Australian Organic Washed Rind Raw, sold in Victoria and Tasmania Follow the latest news with our live blog A popular cheese has been pulled from supermarket shelves after traces of a dangerous contaminant were discovered. The product in question – Coles Finest Australian Organic Washed Rind…

Read MoreNearly 60 hungry and weak men are found in Aceh province after their boat drifts ashore.Nearly 60 hungry and weak men are found in Aceh province after their boat drifts ashore.

Read More Consumers are ‘freedom spending’ after an intense year, but on essentials rather than big-ticket items Follow the latest news with our live blog With the cost of living crisis biting into budgets, Angela Jakovljebic decided to give her three daughters gift cards as presents, to spend on the post-Christmas sales. Emily, Lilly and…

Read More Beijing says drills also involving navy ships are a ‘firm response’ after US defence spending bill prioritised support for Taiwan China-Taiwan relations: what’s behind the tensions? China’s military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the island, Taiwan’s defense ministry said, after China expressed…

Read More Lifting age eligibility rules would help attract a wider range of skilled workers and professionals, Tourism and Transport Forum boss says Follow the latest news with our live blog Australia’s peak tourism body wants the working holiday visa age cut-off to be lifted to provide a wider range of skilled workers and professionals.…

Read More Fears death toll will rise as weather warnings cover around 60% of the US Millions of people have hunkered down to ride out the winter storm that has killed at least 34 people across the United States and is expected to claim more lives after trapping people inside houses and knocking out power…

Read More One of the protesters, Drew Pavlou, says they want to ‘make trouble’ for Tennis Australia over its links to China Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Activists plan to reprise their controversial “Where is Peng Shuai?” protest…

Read More Democrats accused Texas governor of endangering people’s lives with a “cruel stunt” Three busses carrying around 110 to 130 migrants arrived outside the Naval Observatory, the vice president’s official residence in Washington, DC, on Saturday night, where they were met by a local charity and shuttled to a temporary shelter at a local…

Read MoreDuring her long career, the American captured 88 professional titles – more than any other golfer.During her long career, the American captured 88 professional titles – more than any other golfer.

Read MorePope Francis used his Christmas message to lament what he called the “icy winds of war.” Speaking to the faithful in St. Peter’s square, the pontiff pleaded for an immediate end to the fighting in Ukraine.Pope Francis used his Christmas message to lament what he called the “icy winds of war.” Speaking to the…

Read MoreWar in Ukraine continues on Christmas leaving many without power. Still, residents of the wartorn country are doing what they can to get into the holiday spirit. Ian Lee reports.War in Ukraine continues on Christmas leaving many without power. Still, residents of the wartorn country are doing what they can to get into the…

Read MoreFrom England to Iowa, and the White House to Brazil, Steve Futterman takes a look at how Christmas is being celebrated around the world.From England to Iowa, and the White House to Brazil, Steve Futterman takes a look at how Christmas is being celebrated around the world.

Read MoreNika survived the Russian assault on Kharkiv earlier this year, and is now settled in the UK.Nika survived the Russian assault on Kharkiv earlier this year, and is now settled in the UK.

Read MoreLocals on Union Island are trained to ensure a diminutive reptile does not get wiped out by poachers.Locals on Union Island are trained to ensure a diminutive reptile does not get wiped out by poachers.

Read MorePte Seán Rooney is the first Irish soldier to be killed on UN deployment in Lebanon for 20 years.Pte Seán Rooney is the first Irish soldier to be killed on UN deployment in Lebanon for 20 years.

Read More The interrogation shed more light into the gunman’s motives The gunman who shot and killed three people in the French capital has admitted to investigators that the massacre was driven by his long-standing hatred of foreigners, the Paris prosecutor said on Sunday. During questioning, the suspect allegedly said that he had developed a…

Read More Trio were surfing at Cumberland River beach just south of Lorne on Victoria’s Surf Coast on Sunday evening when one ran into trouble Follow the latest news with our live blog A teenager has drowned and two other men taken to hospital after running into trouble surfing. The trio were surfing at Cumberland…

Read MoreAnger swells despite a fierce crackdown as the regime faces its biggest challenge in decades.Anger swells despite a fierce crackdown as the regime faces its biggest challenge in decades.