Month: December 2022

Read More Exclusive: Cabinet Office plans to extend contract with law firm to defend ex-PM in Partygate inquiry • UK politics live – latest news updates Ministers have been accused of writing a “blank cheque” for Boris Johnson’s legal bills, as it emerged taxpayer-funded support was being extended to help defend him against claims he…

Read MoreRussia’s close ally names a new foreign minister and air force chief, while announcing a snap military inspection.Russia’s close ally names a new foreign minister and air force chief, while announcing a snap military inspection.

Read More NEW YORK, Dec 13 (IPS) – Part Two of ThreeThe African women and Girls were deeply concerned about the lack of commitment by UNFCCC Parties as climate change continues to impact negatively on the continent victimizing more women and girls. Read the full story, “COP27 Fails Women and Girls High Time to Redefine…

Read More KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec 13 (IPS) – Calls for more government regulation and intervention are common during crises. But once the crises subside, pressures to reform quickly evaporate and the government is told to withdraw. New financial fads and opportunities are then touted, instead of long needed reforms. Read the full story, “Needed…

Read MoreLeach was taken to hospital with health issue on SundayCoach helped popularize the Air Raid offense in footballWas also known for his wide-ranging interests Mike Leach, the gruff, pioneering and unfiltered college football coach who helped revolutionize the passing game with the Air Raid offense, has died following complications from a heart condition, Mississippi…

Read MoreYariv Levin, a senior member of Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party, was chosen on Tuesday to replace Mickey Levy.Yariv Levin, a senior member of Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party, was chosen on Tuesday to replace Mickey Levy.

Read More Taking female hormones “destroyed my life,” said Chris Beck Former US Navy SEAL Chris Beck, who came out as transgender in 2013, told the New York Post that teenagers should think twice before trying to change their gender. Beck accused doctors performing these procedures of “butchering children.” Beck served in the US military…

Read MoreArtist Ibrahim Mahama explores historical memories through everyday objects and giant exhibitions in Ghana.Artist Ibrahim Mahama explores historical memories through everyday objects and giant exhibitions in Ghana.

Read MoreTunisian United Network says high-ranking officials have committed crimes that could lead to sanctions.Tunisian United Network says high-ranking officials have committed crimes that could lead to sanctions.

Read More Investigators trying to track down the killer of four University of Idahostudents have blamed internet sleuths for creating a “huge distraction” from the murder case, claiming the rampant online rumours make it hard for law enforcement to “stay on track”. Investigators trying to track down the killer of four University of Idahostudents have…

Read More Announcement reportedly on success of fusion experiment that produced more energy than was put in Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email Joe Biden has made transitioning the United States away from fossil fuels a major priority of his administration, and the reported breakthrough in fusion energy will…

Read More African leaders are converging in Washington for a summit that’s the centerpiece of President Biden’s effort to reset and improve U.S. ties with African countries. (Image credit: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images) African leaders are converging in Washington for a summit that’s the centerpiece of President Biden’s effort to reset and improve U.S. ties with…

Read MoreFor the first time, the man accused of making the bomb that destroyed a passenger plane over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 that killed 190 Americans made his first appearance in U.S. federal court on Monday. Catherine Herridge reports.For the first time, the man accused of making the bomb that destroyed a passenger plane over…

Read MoreAbigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa’s ancestors include Hawaiian royalty and a wealthy Irish landowner.Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa’s ancestors include Hawaiian royalty and a wealthy Irish landowner.

Read More Ms Macron described the push for a more gender-inclusive iteration of the French language a ‘cultural position’ Ms Macron described the push for a more gender-inclusive iteration of the French language a ‘cultural position’

Read More Charges are not believed to be related to her 20-month-old grandson’s disappearance and death Charges are not believed to be related to her 20-month-old grandson’s disappearance and death

Read More The charges arrive less than a day after US officials announced the disgraced crypto baron had been arrested in The Bahamas The charges arrive less than a day after US officials announced the disgraced crypto baron had been arrested in The Bahamas

Read More Conspiracy theories and any prior planning will be central to an investigation in Wieambilla, Queensland Queensland shooting timeline: what we know so farGareth Train posted regularly on online conspiracy websiteGet Guardian Australia’s news emails, free app or daily news podcast In a remote patch of Australian scrub, Gareth Train was building his “ark”.…

Read More Parliament’s senior leaders agree to remove Eva Kaili, a decision that will later be voted on by all 705 MEPs The European parliament has voted to strip a Greek MEP implicated in a bribery and corruption scandal of her role as one of the body’s vice-presidents. MEPs voted by 625 votes to one…

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Read More Newer chips using native Chinese architecture are said to be reserved for military use Chinese computer processors using original technology developed by its producers will not be exported to other nations, including Russia, business daily Kommersant reports, citing a source close to the Ministry of Digital Development. This may affect potential plans for…

Read More Santa’s services are more in demand than ever — and he and his helpers are having a hard time keeping up. (Image credit: AnvilArtworks/Getty Images) Santa’s services are more in demand than ever — and he and his helpers are having a hard time keeping up.

Read More The U.S. Air Force selected aerospace giant Raytheon to develop a Common Tactical Edge Network, or CTEN. Raytheon says that its business unit Raytheon Intelligence & Space has been selected to develop a CTEN in support of the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System. RI&S is one of nine companies selected to…

Read More Central bank to examine shadow banking sector amid fears it could put UK financial stability at risk Hedge fund lending will be scrutinised by the Bank of England in the world’s first stress test of the shadow banking sector, amid fears the under-regulated industry could put the UK’s financial stability at risk. The…

Read MoreAl Jazeera’s AI robot Kashef has crunched the numbers and has some predictions for today’s game.Al Jazeera’s AI robot Kashef has crunched the numbers and has some predictions for today’s game.

Read MoreEU members agree to impose a carbon dioxide emissions tariff on imports of polluting goods to battle climate change.EU members agree to impose a carbon dioxide emissions tariff on imports of polluting goods to battle climate change.

Read More North West Ambulance Service issues appeal after hundreds of patients left waiting outside hospitals due to delays Ambulance bosses have pleaded with people to call 999 only in “life-threatening emergencies” after many patients were left waiting outside hospitals in freezing conditions. Emergency teams in north-west England said 100 ambulances were being held outside…

Read MoreThe Kremlin says that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be holding his annual marathon news conference this fallThe Kremlin says that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be holding his annual marathon news conference this fall

Read MoreSouth African lawmakers are to vote on whether to start impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a report that says he held undeclared foreign currency at his farm in 2020South African lawmakers are to vote on whether to start impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a report that says he held undeclared…

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Read MoreThe European Union’s parliament is reeling and its credibility is at stake as a corruption and bribery scandal has toppled a senior memberThe European Union’s parliament is reeling and its credibility is at stake as a corruption and bribery scandal has toppled a senior member

Read More The Baltic states, Poland and Slovakia are said to oppose the suggestion that Russia should be given security guarantees France is facing a backlash from a group of fellow EU member states over a remark the country’s president, Emmanuel Macron, made earlier this month regarding Russia, Reuters has reported. The French head of…

Read More Latest updates: PM expected to announce strategy to deal with illegal immigration on Tuesday Good morning. The first of four 48-hour national RMT rail strikes, set to paralyse the network of the holiday period, has started. Given the impact that these strikes will have on non-strike days, and other closures planned over Christmas,…

Read More Region on high alert after dozens reported injured in first clash in disputed area for more than two years Chinese and Indian troops have clashed in a disputed Himalayan border region for the first time in more than two years, with reports of dozens injured. At least 20 Indian soldiers were injured in…

Read More The demonstrators clashed with law enforcement after an activist’s arrest Radical supporters of outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil tried to break into the HQ of the Federal Police after one of them was arrested on the order of the Supreme Court. Some Bolsonaristas believe his election loss was the result of a…