Month: December 2022

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters day 310, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters day 310, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More The incoming president is set to prioritize environmental and indigenous issues Incoming Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva appointed two rainforest preservation activists as ministers of environment and indigenous peoples on Thursday, part of the final round of 16 appointments ahead of his inauguration on Sunday. The leftist leader has vowed to…

Read More Pritzker prize winner who combined Asian and western influences said postwar ruins of Japan stayed with him in his work Pritzker-winning Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, known for his avant garde style and category-defying works, has died at the age of 91, his office says. Isozaki died of old age at his home in…

Read More Tate arrested within 24 hours of posting his clapback video Tate arrested within 24 hours of posting his clapback video

Read More Notes from 2002 record John Reid saying there was a potential ‘coalition’ trying to frustrate peace process in Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland secretary in mid-2002 told a cabinet meeting that “elements in the security services” were part of a potential “coalition” trying to frustrate the peace process. John Reid was briefing fellow…

Read More National Archives documents show concerns raised over Scottish National Portrait Gallery’s proposal Downing Street feared that a group portrait of Tony Blair’s cabinet that the Scottish National Portrait Gallery wanted to commission to mark New Labour’s 1997 election victory would look “triumphalist” and be unlikely to win votes in Scotland, newly released documents…

Read More More than 800 fires recorded on hottest day of year, 19 July, as mercury rose above 40C for first time England faced four times more wildfires this summer than in same period in 2021, figures show. Fire chiefs said their staff were being increasingly challenged by the extreme weather caused by climate breakdown…

Read More Campaign for Better Transport calls on government to appply a ‘super rate’ on air passenger duty for private jets The super-rich should be forced to pay an extra tax each time they fly on “hugely damaging” private jets to help fund better and cleaner public transport, a charity has said. The Campaign for…

Read More Aide’s suggestion of ‘accuracy’ regulations for press was dismissed as ‘probably suicidal to try’ Tony Blair’s government struggled to control a “juvenile” media as cabinet ministers failed to “do message”, often “kiboshing” each other’s announcements, previously secret documents reveal. A despairing Alastair Campbell, Blair’s press secretary, told him the basic lack of professionalism…

Read More The church leaders’ commission will recommend more resources to make society ‘welcoming and safe’ for those affected Society must stop treating people with dementia as a burden and provide better care for them in the community, an inquiry into social care commissioned by the archbishops of Canterbury and York will say in the…

Read More Follow for live updates on the investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students in Moscow Follow for live updates on the investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students in Moscow

Read MoreBelarus summoned the Ukrainian ambassador, after saying it shot down a Ukrainian air defence missile.Belarus summoned the Ukrainian ambassador, after saying it shot down a Ukrainian air defence missile.

Read More Air raid alarms sounded in Kyiv shortly after 2am and infrastructure was targeted, but ‘no hits’, said Kyiv regional mayor Russia-Ukraine war at a glance President Maia Sandu, elected in 2020 on a pro-European and anti-corruption platform, expressed hopes on Thursday that crisis-hit Moldova would join the European Union before 2030. “My wishes…

Read MoreExporters will be allowed to ship six times their domestic sales volume, less than the current ratio of eight times.Exporters will be allowed to ship six times their domestic sales volume, less than the current ratio of eight times.

Read More Halifax data shows the cathedral city bucking wider trend of stalling house price growth to shoot up by 23% In a year of rising interest rates, and with stalling house price growth, it was the cathedral city of York that bucked the trend and recorded the strongest house price rises in England and…

Read More Swedish government thought to be reluctant to alienate far-right Sweden Democrats Hopes of a breakthrough in EU policy on migration have receded as Sweden’s government – supported by the far right for the first time – takes charge of the bloc’s rotating presidency on 1 January. The EU has been deadlocked over plans…

Read More Arts minister Tony Burke reveals policy that will also put ‘First Nations first’ and ensure artists get more ‘fair remuneration’ Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Streaming services will get Australian content quotas, artists will receive more…

Read More Prosecutors say they had found six women who had been sexually exploited by the suspects Prosecutors say they had found six women who had been sexually exploited by the suspects

Read More Passengers should use a 24-hour hotline to report cabbies who refuse to turn on meters, David Elliott says Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Passengers should dob in “dodgy” cabbies who don’t use their meters for rides over the holiday period, the New South Wales transport minister says. David…

Read More Chinese Navy J-11 fighter jet performed intercept of US Air Force C-135 aircraft on 21 December Chinese Navy J-11 fighter jet performed intercept of US Air Force C-135 aircraft on 21 December

Read More Pope Benedict XVI is very ill, with Pope Francis asking for prayers ‘to accompany him in these difficult hours’ Pope Benedict XVI is very ill, with Pope Francis asking for prayers ‘to accompany him in these difficult hours’

Read More Several explosions and sound of anti-aircraft fire heard south of Kyiv Several explosions and sound of anti-aircraft fire heard south of Kyiv

Read MoreDistrust of COVID-19 vaccine in Papua New Guinea linked to reduction in children receiving more general vaccinations.Distrust of COVID-19 vaccine in Papua New Guinea linked to reduction in children receiving more general vaccinations.

Read MoreThe move comes after similar announcements by India, Italy, Taiwan and the US.The move comes after similar announcements by India, Italy, Taiwan and the US.

Read More Infectious disease experts believe strategy more effective in slowing virus spread than new travel restrictions, as health data firm says thousands are likely dying daily in China The United States is considering sampling wastewater taken from international aircraft to track any emerging new Covid-19 variants as infections surge in China, as UK-based health…

Read More The New York Republican’s list of fictions is long and keeps growing as more reporters join the investigation The New York Republican’s list of fictions is long and keeps growing as more reporters join the investigation

Read More The omnibus funding package devotes more than $850 million to the military US President Joe Biden has signed a massive $1.7 trillion spending bill into law, averting a government shutdown after weeks of partisan debate. In addition to funding federal agencies, the legislation contains measures barring TikTok on government devices and around $45…

Read MoreTate and his brother, Tristan, were arrested along with two Romanian nationals, Romanian prosecutors told Reuters.Tate and his brother, Tristan, were arrested along with two Romanian nationals, Romanian prosecutors told Reuters.

Read MorePele was a footballing legend the world over, but for people in Brazil he was so much more.Pele was a footballing legend the world over, but for people in Brazil he was so much more.

Read MoreControversial British-American internet personality had been questioned by Romanian authorities in April.Controversial British-American internet personality had been questioned by Romanian authorities in April.

Read More The animals were released into Aussie Ark’s 400-hectare Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast In a “globally significant moment” which gives a near-extinct species a second lease at survival, 10 eastern quolls have been…

Read MoreVenugopal Dhoot was arrested earlier this week in a case of fraud, which he denies.Venugopal Dhoot was arrested earlier this week in a case of fraud, which he denies.

Read MoreMr Modi has said that his mother’s life and sacrifices shaped his mind and personality.Mr Modi has said that his mother’s life and sacrifices shaped his mind and personality.

Read MoreAbba gave the copyright of hit song Chiquitita to Unicef – who use the profits to fund education.Abba gave the copyright of hit song Chiquitita to Unicef – who use the profits to fund education.

Read MoreThe controversial online influencer has reportedly been detained in Romania.The controversial online influencer has reportedly been detained in Romania.