Month: December 2022

Read More Health secretary’s comments leave union leaders ‘utterly shocked’ as ambulance staff strike begins Good morning. With ambulance staff on strike in England and Wales today, we’ve arrived at what is probably the most perilous day of shutdown month so far, because of the risk to patients if emergency care is not available. Strikes…

Read More Lacks’ cells were taken from her body without her permission and used for numerous medical advances A bronze statue of Henrietta Lacks – whose cells were taken from her body without her permission before they facilitated numerous medical advances – is taking the place of a monument to Confederate general Robert E Lee…

Read More Lacks’ cells were taken from her body without her permission and used for numerous medical advances A bronze statue of Henrietta Lacks – whose cells were taken from her body without her permission before they facilitated numerous medical advances – is taking the place of a monument to Confederate general Robert E Lee…

Read More Crunch vote looms after marathon Holyrood debate in which only half of tabled amendments were discussed Scotland’s proposed gender recognition reforms explained Transgender 16- and 17-year-olds in Scotland are soon likely to be able to apply to change the sex on their birth certificate for the first time as MSPs debated long into…

Read More Crunch vote looms after marathon Holyrood debate in which only half of tabled amendments were discussed Scotland’s proposed gender recognition reforms explained Transgender 16- and 17-year-olds in Scotland are soon likely to be able to apply to change the sex on their birth certificate for the first time as MSPs debated long into…

Read More A US House committee voted to make six years of the former president’s financial data public The Democrat-led US House Ways and Means Committee voted on Tuesday along party lines to make a redacted version of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns available to the public. Documents covering six years of his financial…

Read More Ministers and health leaders urge people to be cautious as ambulance workers and other NHS staff strike for between 12 and 24 hours Tell us: have you been affected by the strikes? Barclay has referred to media pressure, when asked why he would not overrule the pay body’s recommendation, as ministers have done…

Read MoreMore than 5,000 ancient artefacts are estimated to have been looted from Nigeria by coloniser England.More than 5,000 ancient artefacts are estimated to have been looted from Nigeria by coloniser England.

Read More Rolling, live coverage as energy price support pushes 2022 deficit £50bn above pre-coronavirus levels More on the public finances shortly, but it’s looking like a fairly gentle open on Europe’s stock markets today. Trading is usually relatively subdued in the days leading up to Christmas for obvious reasons. The opening bids have pushed…

Read More Food delivery drivers must meet additional criteria in order to be eligible for rideshare Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Uber has blamed a glitch in its system for allowing Uber Eats drivers in Sydney to pick up passengers for rides without signing up and going…

Read More Provision allows Maine’s lobster industry to continue using fishing gear that maims the species, often fatally, until 2028 Animal protectionists are accusing Democrats in the US Senate of selling out the critically endangered northern right whale by including a provision in a year-end funding bill that would allow Maine’s lobster industry to continue…

Read More Gaby Hutchinson, who was on duty during Asake show, ‘protected those they loved fiercely’, say relatives The family of a security guard who died after the crowd crush at O2 Academy Brixton have paid tribute to their “selfless” relative. Gaby Hutchinson, 23, was on duty during a show by the Afrobeats artist Asake…

Read MoreIt is the latest escalation of tensions between two nations after Mexico announced asylum for Pedro Castillo’s family.It is the latest escalation of tensions between two nations after Mexico announced asylum for Pedro Castillo’s family.

Read More Russian troops appear to have shot down one of its own Ka-52 attack helicopters involved in Russia’s wider war in Ukraine. The Ukraine Weapons Tracker OSINT group reports that Russian air-defense troops shot down a Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter in the Zaporizhzhia region. “A Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter (RF-91335, 43 Yellow, formerly 43…

Read More Deal to connect Snowy 2.0 and renewable zones was struck in return for support for coal price cap Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has labelled the federal government’s $5bn spend on the Snowy Hydro…

Read More The Fight of His Life, by Chris Whipple, recounts Joe Biden’s first two years in the White House Donald Trump wrote a “shockingly gracious” letter to Joe Biden on leaving office, a new book says, amid the unprecedented disgrace of a second impeachment for inciting the deadly Capitol attack as part of his…

Read More British nationals and EU spouses say they were told by Home Office that children born abroad are not eligible for British citizenship Children born outside the UK to a British parent in a same-sex relationship are being left stateless by the Home Office, the Guardian has learned. British nationals and their EU spouses…

Read More Biden was ‘annoyed’ the vice president’s husband was complaining about Harris’s policy portfolio Biden was ‘annoyed’ the vice president’s husband was complaining about Harris’s policy portfolio

Read More Ukrainian president expected to meet with president Joe Biden and Congressional leaders Russia-Ukraine war at a glance The statement also says that during the visit, Biden will announce “a significant new package of security assistance to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.” It continues: The visit will underscore the United States’ steadfast…

Read More House has been seeking Trump’s tax returns since 2019 House has been seeking Trump’s tax returns since 2019

Read MoreThe White House says the two presidents will meet at the White House, then Zelenskyy will address a joint session of Congress, “demonstrating the strong, bipartisan support for Ukraine.”The White House says the two presidents will meet at the White House, then Zelenskyy will address a joint session of Congress, “demonstrating the strong, bipartisan…

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Read MoreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making his way to Washington for a summit with President Joe Biden and address to a joint session of Congress on WednesdayUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making his way to Washington for a summit with President Joe Biden and address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday

Read More Kevin Lygo says presenter should apologise for column about Duchess of Sussex that attracted record number of complaints Jeremy Clarkson will remain host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? “at the moment”, ITV’s boss has said, as the presenter’s comments about the Duchess of Sussex attracted a record number of press regulator…

Read MoreHospitals should expand ICU beds as a priority, with COVID peak expected to last until end of January, expert says.Hospitals should expand ICU beds as a priority, with COVID peak expected to last until end of January, expert says.

Read MoreSen. Patrick Leahy is wrapping up a 48-year career representing VermontSen. Patrick Leahy is wrapping up a 48-year career representing Vermont

Read MoreThe order comes after Mexico grants asylum to the family of ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo.The order comes after Mexico grants asylum to the family of ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo.

Read More ‘Let me be clear, this is the Moscow Police Department’s investigation, and I am the Chief of Police’ ‘Let me be clear, this is the Moscow Police Department’s investigation, and I am the Chief of Police’

Read MoreConcerns about illness or inflation aren’t stopping Americans from hitting the roads and airports this holiday seasonConcerns about illness or inflation aren’t stopping Americans from hitting the roads and airports this holiday season

Read MoreKari Lake has claimed for weeks that her loss in the race for Arizona governor was illegitimateKari Lake has claimed for weeks that her loss in the race for Arizona governor was illegitimate

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Read MoreThe move further restricts women’s education, after girls were already excluded from secondary schools.The move further restricts women’s education, after girls were already excluded from secondary schools.

Read More Archeologist says artwork was ‘unique in Australia’, calling for better protection at Koonalda Cave Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Vandals have destroyed a 30,000-year-old artwork at a sacred cave in South Australia, as experts decried the “massive, tragic loss” and expressed frustration at the lack…

Read MoreMedia reports suggest Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may travel to Washington, DC to meet US President Joe Biden.Media reports suggest Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may travel to Washington, DC to meet US President Joe Biden.