Month: December 2022

Read More The blaze began on Vladimir Putin’s only aircraft carrier earlier today The blaze began on Vladimir Putin’s only aircraft carrier earlier today

Read More When he testified before the panel, the right-wing conspiracy theorist largely followed the pattern of his right-wing allies to plead the Fifth but at points couldn’t resist speaking – much to his attorney’s despair When he testified before the panel, the right-wing conspiracy theorist largely followed the pattern of his right-wing allies to…

Read More German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall announced on Thursday that it is supplying Ukraine with brand new HX 8×8 trucks. According to a press release from Rheinmetall, in total, 26 of these high-mobility hook-loading vehicles will be transferred to Ukraine. The order value is in the double-digit million Euro range. Delivery of the vehicles has…

Read More Jacinda Ardern called a liberal opponent “an arrogant prick” in parliament last week A signed and framed copy of the transcript of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern insulting a political opponent on a hot mic was sold at an online auction for NZD$100,100 (US$63,000) on Thursday. The sale was conducted on the…

Read MoreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the U.S. on his first trip outside of Ukraine since the start of the war. In his powerful address to a joint meeting of Congress, Zelenskyy rallied for more support from the U.S. CBS News’ Margaret Brennan joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the impact of his visit and…

Read More Release of House committee’s Jan 6 report and former president’s tax returns loom Release of House committee’s Jan 6 report and former president’s tax returns loom

Read More Thomas L Keon has apologised but so far refused to resign over ‘offensive and insensitive’ comments Thomas L Keon has apologised but so far refused to resign over ‘offensive and insensitive’ comments

Read More Thomas L Keon has apologised but so far refused to resign over ‘offensive and insensitive’ comments Thomas L Keon has apologised but so far refused to resign over ‘offensive and insensitive’ comments

Read More Most of 34 witnesses whose transcripts have been released invoked fifth-amendment right against self-incrimination An 800-page report set to be released on Thursday by House investigators will conclude that Donald Trump criminally plotted to overturn his 2020 election defeat and “provoked his supporters to violence” at the Capitol with false voter fraud claims.…

Read MoreMany Ukrainians are struggling to get their basic needs met as the holidays approach. Food, heat and water are in short supply after weeks of Russian bombings targeting Ukraine’s energy grid. Ian Lee goes to Bucha to see what life is like in one of Ukraine’s worst-hit towns.Many Ukrainians are struggling to get their…

Read MoreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a rare speech to a joint session of Congress, pushing members to support a bid to send $45 billion to aid their fight against the Russian invasion. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden has promised to send more powerful weapons to the front lines. Christina Ruffini reports from the White House.Ukrainian…

Read MoreFederal health minister announces new rule in parliament, citing an increase in cases in neighbouring China.Federal health minister announces new rule in parliament, citing an increase in cases in neighbouring China.

Read More Tse Chi Lop is accused of overseeing operations in which £2.45m of meth was trafficked Tse Chi Lop is accused of overseeing operations in which £2.45m of meth was trafficked

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Read MoreKremlin spokesman criticises Zelenskyy’s visit to US and military support for Kyiv, says Russia’s war goals will be met.Kremlin spokesman criticises Zelenskyy’s visit to US and military support for Kyiv, says Russia’s war goals will be met.

Read MoreThe move sets the stage for the former prime minister to return to power as head of the most right-wing Israeli government ever.The move sets the stage for the former prime minister to return to power as head of the most right-wing Israeli government ever.

Read More Leaders to hold talks on how bloc can further support Ukraine’s war effort Leaders to hold talks on how bloc can further support Ukraine’s war effort

Read MoreEx-deputy PM Dmitry Rogozin was hurt in an attack on a hotel in Russian-occupied Donetsk.Ex-deputy PM Dmitry Rogozin was hurt in an attack on a hotel in Russian-occupied Donetsk.

Read MoreAnother driver, who says he ran to see if everyone was OK, caught the moment on camera.Another driver, who says he ran to see if everyone was OK, caught the moment on camera.

Read More ‘Unprecedented’ number watch sunrise on Salisbury Plain and savour the prospect of days growing longer It was a misty, drizzly kind of morning but it did not matter a bit for a record-breaking crowd that made the pilgrimage to Stonehenge for the winter solstice. As the sun rose on Salisbury Plain, they sang,…

Read More Mark Spencer says government wants to reduce ‘red tape’ after UK firms say Brexit deal has not boosted business Demand for NHS services is expected to go up after yesterday’s ambulance strike in England and Wales. In an interview this morning Saffron Cordery, the interim chief executive of NHS Providers, which represents health…

Read More Two men, one in critical condition, and a woman injured in Handsworth area of city early on Thursday A man has been arrested after three people were found with injuries believed to be stab wounds in Birmingham. West Midlands police closed off an area of Soho Road in Handsworth after being called to…

Read More Among the witnesses pleading the Fifth was Roger Stone, right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the leaders of far-right groups the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys Among the witnesses pleading the Fifth was Roger Stone, right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the leaders of far-right groups the Oath Keepers and the Proud…

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Read More Carolyn Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, and Gary Wang, co-founder of FTX, said to be cooperating with investigators Two associates of Sam Bankman-Fried have pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and are helping investigators with their inquiries. News of the charges, guilty pleas and…

Read MoreThe bank had recently announced directives to limit the amount of cash in circulation in Africa’s largest economy.The bank had recently announced directives to limit the amount of cash in circulation in Africa’s largest economy.

Read MoreVirginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan has overwhelmingly won the Democratic nomination to succeed the late AVirginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan has overwhelmingly won the Democratic nomination to succeed the late A

Read More Adding a new option is not being requested by the Swiss population and would require too many changes, authorities say Swiss society is not currently asking for people to be allowed to identify as a third gender or no gender at all in public records, the country’s government has assessed. Introducing such an…

Read MoreThe prime minister, who has refused to concede, said the military was deployed to ensure security.The prime minister, who has refused to concede, said the military was deployed to ensure security.

Read MoreThe Wagner group’s role is growing but it faces the same challenges as the wider Russian military.The Wagner group’s role is growing but it faces the same challenges as the wider Russian military.

Read MoreIt is time the ANC realises that standing by Ramaphosa is no longer to the benefit of the party or the country.It is time the ANC realises that standing by Ramaphosa is no longer to the benefit of the party or the country.

Read More Russia sees no chance of negotiations with Kyiv, says Peskov Russia sees no chance of negotiations with Kyiv, says Peskov

Read MoreThe auction follows a heated exchange between the prime minister and a political rival in parliament.The auction follows a heated exchange between the prime minister and a political rival in parliament.

Read MoreIsraeli forces shot dead the 23-year-old Palestinian and wounded five others in Nablus during a raid.Israeli forces shot dead the 23-year-old Palestinian and wounded five others in Nablus during a raid.

Read More Bags containing toxic thornapple leaves have been recalled but cautious shoppers are still leaving the vegetable on supermarket shelves Australians are being reassured that spinach is safe to eat, after sales dropped by 30% this week amid concerns that weeds mixed in with some of the leafy green products poisoned about 200 people.…