Month: January 2023

Read More It marked a fresh start for the small Balkan nation of 4 million that captured international attention three decades ago as the site of a brutal war that left nearly a quarter of its economy in ruins. (Image credit: Darko Bandic/AP) It marked a fresh start for the small Balkan nation of 4…

Read MoreTripoli residents who are in contact with the survivors say a woman and a child – both Syrian – have died.Tripoli residents who are in contact with the survivors say a woman and a child – both Syrian – have died.

Read More Health minister Mark Butler argues decision ‘will not come as any surprise to the Chinese government’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia will impose mandatory Covid-19 testing for travellers arriving from China after a spike in cases in the tourism and business market. The Australian…

Read More Man dies from injuries in hospital after falling from bull and then being struck by it Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A novice bullrider has died from his injuries in hospital after falling from a bull…

Read MoreNew Year’s celebrations across the globe marked an end to a year that brought war in Europe, a new chapter in the British monarchy and global worries over inflation.New Year’s celebrations across the globe marked an end to a year that brought war in Europe, a new chapter in the British monarchy and global…

Read MoreUnlike Lula’s first two terms in office, the current economic outlook is gloomy with high inflation and interest rates.Unlike Lula’s first two terms in office, the current economic outlook is gloomy with high inflation and interest rates.

Read MoreBrazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be sworn in Sunday in the capital of Brasilia and assume office for the third time, marking the culmination of a political comeback sure to thrill supporters and enrage opponents in a fiercely polarized nationBrazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be sworn in Sunday…

Read More President says country ready to fight for a return to normal life as Moscow launches third wave of attacks in matter of days See all our Ukraine coverage Fresh blasts were heard in Kyiv and around Ukraine in the first hours of 2023, minutes after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivered a New Year address…

Read MoreBeijing says US distorted facts following a confrontation between a Chinese jet and a US plane over the South China Sea.Beijing says US distorted facts following a confrontation between a Chinese jet and a US plane over the South China Sea.

Read More Benedict was the first pontiff since the 13th century to relinquish the papacy without external pressure. View Entire Post › Benedict was the first pontiff since the 13th century to relinquish the papacy without external pressure.View Entire Post ›

Read More Elections in several countries, film awards shows and sports tournaments among highlights 1 JanuaryLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva sworn in as president of Brazil Continue reading…Elections in several countries, film awards shows and sports tournaments among highlights1 JanuaryLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva sworn in as president of Brazil Continue reading…

Read MoreUkraine’s president says his country will never forgive Russians for the terror they have inflicted.Ukraine’s president says his country will never forgive Russians for the terror they have inflicted.

Read MoreSkylines around the world have been lit up by fireworks and bright lights as the year 2023 begins.Skylines around the world have been lit up by fireworks and bright lights as the year 2023 begins.

Read More Ship hasn’t docked in a port since it cast off from Wellington in New Zealand on Boxing Day Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Hundreds of passengers stranded on a cruise ship off South Australia are hoping…

Read More Indigenous Australians minister says yes campaign likely to begin in late February with vote held as early as August Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australians could vote as early as August on whether an Indigenous voice to parliament should be constitutionally enshrined. The Indigenous Australians…

Read MoreNew round of blasts in the Ukrainian capital follows a barrage of missile attacks that killed one and wounded a dozen.New round of blasts in the Ukrainian capital follows a barrage of missile attacks that killed one and wounded a dozen.

Read MoreKim’s comments came as N Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile in a rare late-night, New Year’s Day weapons test.Kim’s comments came as N Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile in a rare late-night, New Year’s Day weapons test.

Read MoreThe world’s population is expected to have increased by more than 73 million people since New Year’s Day in 2022.The world’s population is expected to have increased by more than 73 million people since New Year’s Day in 2022.

Read More Jubilant crowds ushered in 2023 with the first large gatherings without restrictions in many cities since before the pandemic Countries around the world welcomed in an uncertain new year amid economic woes, fears of new Covid variations arising in China, and the political backdrop of conflict in Ukraine. Many cities were hosting firework…

Read More Volodymyr Zelenskiy pledges to fight for freedom in 2023; Putin says Moscow will ‘never give in’ to west See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that his only wish for all Ukrainians for 2023 was victory and resolved to stay the course. “I want to wish all of…

Read More North Korean leader marks New Year with fresh ballistic missile launch just hours into 2023 Kim Jong-un has vowed to increase the production of nuclear warheads “exponentially” and build a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile, North Korean state media reported on Sunday, signalling deepening animosities with the United States, South Korea and others.…

Read More Benedict XVI, the first pope in seven centuries to resign, has died at the age of 95. Benedict XVI, the first pope in seven centuries to resign, has died at the age of 95.

Read More Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominated headlines in 2022. We listen back to the stories of women and children affected by the war. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominated headlines in 2022. We listen back to the stories of women and children affected by the war.

Read More Melinda Haring, the outgoing deputy director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, explains to NPR’s Elissa Nadworny what to expect from the Russia-Ukraine war in 2023. Melinda Haring, the outgoing deputy director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, explains to NPR’s Elissa Nadworny what to expect from the Russia-Ukraine war in 2023.

Read More Justin Welby will highlight importance of supporting unpaid carers in new year message on BBC The archbishop of Canterbury will urge the government to take action to fix the country’s “broken” social care system in his new year address. In a message broadcast on Sunday afternoon, Justin Welby will say care homes are…