Month: January 2023

Read More The bloc is currently incapable to adequately arm either itself or Ukraine, a top MEP argues The European Union should move its economy to a wartime footing amid the Ukraine conflict, Manfred Weber, the president of the European People’s Party (EPP), suggested on Thursday. He said that the move is required to ramp…

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Read MoreFlying drones into each other’s airspace violated an armistice that ended fighting in the 1950-1953 Korean War, UN says.Flying drones into each other’s airspace violated an armistice that ended fighting in the 1950-1953 Korean War, UN says.

Read More Sending tanks is seen as growing ‘direct involvement in the conflict’ from US and Nato, Kremlin says. Plus, how did America’s eggs get absurdly expensive? Good morning. Huge explosions shook Kyiv and sirens sounded across Ukraine on Thursday morning during a mass missile attack 24 hours after commitments were made by the US…

Read More Progress in key areas has stalled because of Covid, conflict and the climate crisis, but peaceful nations are performing better Africa is less safe, secure and democratic than a decade ago, with insecurity holding back progress in health, education and economic opportunities, according to an assessment of the continent. The Ibrahim index of…

Read More Jim Harra says his officials will help with ethics inquiry ‘in any way we can’ The chief executive of HM Revenue and Customs has told the public accounts committee that there are “no penalties for innocent errors” in an individual’s tax affairs. Jim Harra has told MPs that officials would help “in any…

Read MoreConcerns grow over the influence of organised crime in snooker, as gangs seek to exploit vulnerabilities in the sport.Concerns grow over the influence of organised crime in snooker, as gangs seek to exploit vulnerabilities in the sport.

Read MoreIt was the deadliest day in years of unrest in the territory.It was the deadliest day in years of unrest in the territory.

Read More Dr Farbod Akhlaghi argues that everyone has a right to ‘self authorship’, which is violated even by well-meaning advice Giving friends and relations advice about crucial life choices such as whether to take a new job or start a family is immoral, according to a new paper by a Cambridge philosopher. Dr Farbod…

Read More Latest updates: Lib Dems criticise Tory ‘hideaway day’ as ethics probe into Tory party chair’s tax affairs continues Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has said he has a “special bond” with Boris Johnson in an interview where he branded Vladimir Putin a “nobody” and suggested it was too late for face-to-face talks with the…

Read More Andy Haldane says starting mortgage rate rises sooner would have nipped inflation in the bud The former chief economist of the Bank of England has warned there is “more pain to come” for households and the wider economy as mortgage rate increases hit people’s bank accounts and weigh on spending. Andy Haldane, who…

Read More There is “absolutely no indication” that Moscow is planning to strike the US-led military bloc, Washington says NATO countries are not in danger of being attacked by Russia, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday. Speaking at a regular press briefing, Kirby was asked whether the US-led military alliance has…

Read MoreLeaders agreed the countries will continue to communicate to achieve common goals, BNA state news agency reports.Leaders agreed the countries will continue to communicate to achieve common goals, BNA state news agency reports.

Read MoreAl Jazeera breaks down the reason for the increase in the number of Palestinians killed by Israel in recent months.Al Jazeera breaks down the reason for the increase in the number of Palestinians killed by Israel in recent months.

Read More Suella Braverman pushing plan to change law on nitrous oxide as part of crackdown on antisocial behaviour The Home Office is preparing to introduce a long-mooted ban on the sale or possession of nitrous oxide, one of the most popular recreational drugs among young people, as part of a wider crackdown on antisocial…

Read MoreIndia marks its 74th Republic Day with a ceremonial parade; Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi attends as a guest of honour.India marks its 74th Republic Day with a ceremonial parade; Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi attends as a guest of honour.

Read More Vladimir Putin ‘a man who said one thing and did another’, Ukraine’s president says Vladimir Putin ‘a man who said one thing and did another’, Ukraine’s president says

Read MoreThe heaviest death toll in months comes as troops battle militants in the flashpoint West Bank town.The heaviest death toll in months comes as troops battle militants in the flashpoint West Bank town.

Read MoreMorning temperatures in Seoul and nearby regions fell to about minus 10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit).Morning temperatures in Seoul and nearby regions fell to about minus 10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit).

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Read More23 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the start of January.23 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the start of January.

Read MoreProsecutors are investigating the attacks at two Catholic churches in Algeciras as a possible ‘act of terrorism’.Prosecutors are investigating the attacks at two Catholic churches in Algeciras as a possible ‘act of terrorism’.

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Read More Scathing allegations, which company rejects as ‘baseless’, will hamper access to Wall Street but surging coal price will ease burden, experts say Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The ability of Adani Group to raise money will…

Read MoreThree charity workers have been given prison terms for misappropriating $7.8m from a victims’ fund set up by Boeing.Three charity workers have been given prison terms for misappropriating $7.8m from a victims’ fund set up by Boeing.

Read More Case brought under Bern convention on nature may set precedent for destruction of biodiversity in war Azerbaijan has launched a landmark legal challenge against Armenia for allegedly destroying its environment and biodiversity during nearly three decades of occupation of the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. An international tribunal will consider evidence of widespread environmental destruction…

Read More Supplying Kiev with Typhoon warplanes is seen as “too escalatory,” the paper’s sources say The UK has no plans to send its advanced fighter jets to Ukraine due to concerns that such a move would lead to an escalation of the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, The Telegraph reported on Wednesday, citing sources.…

Read MoreThe move comes after the Sahel country’s military rulers demanded that Paris withdraw its forces.The move comes after the Sahel country’s military rulers demanded that Paris withdraw its forces.

Read More ‘Today is a day of extremely good news for Ukraine,’ says president; Germany’s decision paves way for other European nations to supply tanks Russia-Ukraine war at a glance The United Nations’ cultural agency, Unesco, has added the historic centre of Ukraine’s city of Odesa to its World Heritage List, describing it as “the…

Read More US announces sending 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine after pleas from Zelensky US announces sending 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine after pleas from Zelensky

Read MoreAnalysts warn global slowdown and soaring inflation point to a difficult year ahead for the Southeast Asian economy.Analysts warn global slowdown and soaring inflation point to a difficult year ahead for the Southeast Asian economy.

Read More Australia Day is known to many Indigenous people as Invasion Day and Survival Day, because of the disastrous impacts on First Nations people of British colonists taking their land without a treaty. (Image credit: Rick Rycroft/AP) Australia Day is known to many Indigenous people as Invasion Day and Survival Day, because of the…

Read More Fresh searches on higher ground for Sands are still not possible due to poor conditions Fresh searches on higher ground for Sands are still not possible due to poor conditions

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 337th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 337th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More Attendees at the Sydney rally say the strong opposition to the voice to parliament by organisers was shaping how they will vote Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Thousands of people attended Invasion Day rallies across…