Month: December 2022

Read MoreThe message of defiance came as at least 10 people were killed in a missile attack on a market in Ukraine’s Kherson.The message of defiance came as at least 10 people were killed in a missile attack on a market in Ukraine’s Kherson.

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 305th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 305th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More The move would trigger pushback from Moscow and undermine Tel-Aviv’s security, Jacob Nagel believes Israel is unlikely to support Ukraine with its Iron Dome air defense system over fears that it could trigger a tough response from Russia, the nation’s former acting national security adviser, Brigadier General Jacob Nagel, said in an op-ed…

Read More Ukraine’s President delivers defiant message as many Ukrainians remain without power and calls attacks on Kherson that left 10 dead acts of ‘terror’ What we know on day 305 of the invasion Pope Francis delivered his Christmas Eve mass on Saturday, warning that the level of greed and hunger for power was such…

Read More Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those “ravenous” for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable in a Christmas Eve homily decrying war, poverty and greedy consumerism. (Image credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP) Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those “ravenous” for wealth and power at the…

Read MoreA total of 40 people were working underground at the gold mine in Yining county at the time of the collapse.A total of 40 people were working underground at the gold mine in Yining county at the time of the collapse.

Read More FDA regulators to change packaging labels to make clear pill will not work if person is already pregnant The US Food and Drug Administration has announced it will change packaging labels for the emergency contraceptive Plan B, to specify that it is not an abortion pill. According to many anti-abortion activists, any form…

Read More America’s top health official, a cult figure for millions, has advised seven US presidents – but will he speak freely about Trump’s response to coronavirus? Dr Anthony Fauci speaks to the Guardian via Zoom a couple of hours before his leaving do, marking the end of a 54-year career at the National Institute…

Read MoreSon of Brazilian football legend joins sisters at Albert Einstein Hospital amid concerns over 82-year-old’s health.Son of Brazilian football legend joins sisters at Albert Einstein Hospital amid concerns over 82-year-old’s health.

Read More The Taliban government have ordered all non-governmental groups in Afghanistan to suspend employing women, allegedly because some female employees didn’t wear the Islamic headscarf correctly. (Image credit: Ebrahim Noroozi/AP) The Taliban government have ordered all non-governmental groups in Afghanistan to suspend employing women, allegedly because some female employees didn’t wear the Islamic headscarf…

Read More SNP’s Kirsten Oswald says PM should scrap policies, including the controversial ‘rape clause’, to lift 500,000 out of poverty Rishi Sunak has been urged to drop “unspeakably cruel” policies in order to lift half a million people out of poverty. The Scottish National party MP Kirsten Oswald has urged the prime minister to…

Read MoreJudge throws out Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs.Judge throws out Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs.

Read More The man was charged with the shooting of Omar Zahed, 39, and Tarek Zahed, 41, at a gym in Auburn, Sydney in May. Omar Zahed died at the scene Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A man has been arrested at Sydney airport and charged over…

Read More Merseyside police have called on the public to provide information while the gunman remains at large A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was killed and multiple people were injured in a shooting incident in Wallasey near Liverpool, police said. Merseyside police said officers were called to the Lighthouse Inn in…

Read MoreFierce blizzard kills 18 people, leaves at least 300,000 homes and businesses without electricity on Christmas Eve.Fierce blizzard kills 18 people, leaves at least 300,000 homes and businesses without electricity on Christmas Eve.

Read More PM spends Christmas morning at Ashfield Uniting Church in Sydney’s inner west along with NSW Labor leader Chris Minns Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has joined volunteers to serve a Christmas meal to vulnerable Sydneysiders and has acknowledged Australians who are doing it…

Read MoreAt least 19 deaths are linked to a massive winter storm that continues to pummel the US and Canada.At least 19 deaths are linked to a massive winter storm that continues to pummel the US and Canada.

Read More With three-time winner Ichi Ban not competing and a favourable weather forecast, a crowd of challengers is likely for what is shaping up to be a fast race Australia’s recent domination of Sydney to Hobart overall honours is under threat from a high-quality contingent of overseas boats in this year’s race. With handicap…

Read More Victoria police have charged a Melbourne woman with theft after the dog was allegedly taken from outside a supermarket Police have reunited a Melbourne woman with her therapy dog after it was allegedly stolen on Christmas Eve, in what its owner described as the best Christmas present she had ever received. Kyron the…

Read More Passengers tired and ‘hanging on by a thread’ but relieved to be on their way despite missing Christmas Eve at their destinations Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A Qantas plane that was sent to Azerbaijan to recover passengers stranded after an emergency landing has finally…

Read More Washington is making up excuses to preserve its “hegemony,” Beijing said Washington intentionally hypes up the “China threat” as an exuse to boost its military spending in an effort to maintain its global dominance, the Chinese Defense Ministry said in a statement on Saturday, after President Joe Biden signed the 2023 US National Defense…

Read MoreUkraine is celebrating its first Christmas since the country was invaded by Russia nearly ten months ago. But even during the holidays, Moscow is maintaining its assault on various Ukrainian cities. Ian Lee has more on the Ukrainians’ resolve.Ukraine is celebrating its first Christmas since the country was invaded by Russia nearly ten months…

Read More New batch of Twitter Files exposes collusion with ‘other government agencies’ The CIA, Pentagon and other US intelligence and law enforcement agencies, referred internally as OGA, were getting increasingly “more aggressive” with their takedown requests, effectively pushing the platform to engage in censorship of foreign policy stories that ran against the Washington-approved narrative,…

Read MoreDoctors said earlier this week that Pelé’s cancer had advanced, adding the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care” related to “kidney and cardiac dysfunctions.”Doctors said earlier this week that Pelé’s cancer had advanced, adding the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care” related to “kidney and cardiac dysfunctions.”

Read MoreHis comments at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican follow previous remarks about the war in Ukraine.His comments at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican follow previous remarks about the war in Ukraine.

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Read MoreVictorian quick will return to the scene of his famous Test debut last DecemberBoland has taken 25 wickets in his five Tests Boxing Day Test hero Scott Boland has retained his spot in Australia’s star bowling attack and will line up at the MCG against South Africa. The Victorian quick will return to the…

Read More Ten dead and more than 50 injured in Russian strikes on Kherson; ‘We will endure this winter,’ Volodymyr Zelenskiy says in Christmas eve message See all our Ukraine war coverage At least ten people were killed and an estimated 58 wounded on Saturday in Russian shelling on the recently recaptured Ukrainian city of…

Read MoreOfficials said part of the seats fell on spectators following a stampede in the stands.Officials said part of the seats fell on spectators following a stampede in the stands.

Read MorePresident Zelensky urges his people to persevere as Russian attacks leave millions without power.President Zelensky urges his people to persevere as Russian attacks leave millions without power.

Read MoreJazz’s bandmates remembered the late singer as a “brilliant lyricist, a DJ, a Buddhist, a magnificent stage presence, car lover, endless talker, beautiful person, moral compass and genius.”Jazz’s bandmates remembered the late singer as a “brilliant lyricist, a DJ, a Buddhist, a magnificent stage presence, car lover, endless talker, beautiful person, moral compass and…

Read More Paramedics treated the two-year-old boy but he died at the scene. A man was taken for mandatory testing and is assisting with the police investigation A child has died after being hit by a 4WD at a Sydney property on Christmas Eve. Emergency services were called to Dural in Sydney’s north-west about 6pm…

Read MoreFormer child star Orlando Brown has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault charges stemming from an alleged altercation in Lima, OhioFormer child star Orlando Brown has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault charges stemming from an alleged altercation in Lima, Ohio

Read More SES issued an emergency flood warning the Murray at the NSW and Victorian border to Lake Alexandrina Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Residents along the Murray River in South Australia face a nervous wait on Christmas Day as a flood peak approaches in various parts…

Read MoreThe grisly pre-Christmas killings are casting attention on the dark side of the capital’s booming property market.The grisly pre-Christmas killings are casting attention on the dark side of the capital’s booming property market.