Month: January 2023

Read More Children from a dozen countries met with the President of the General Assembly and toured the United Nations on a federal holiday in the United States honouring the late civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Martin Luther King Jr. Read the full story, “General Assembly President hosts children from around the…

Read MoreNguyen Xuan Phuc’s resignation has been anticipated since the dismissal of two deputy prime ministers in January.Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s resignation has been anticipated since the dismissal of two deputy prime ministers in January.

Read More Gillian Keegan says she is not contradicting Rishi Sunak over decision to block Scottish gender recognition bill UK politics live – latest news updates The UK education secretary, Gillian Keegan, has suggested 16-year-olds are old enough to make decisions on their gender, urging sensitivity as the UK government prepares to block Scotland’s gender…

Read MoreIn social media age, a simple declaration of devotion and a selfie may not cut it, prompting some young lovers to spend thousands for a more Instagram-able moment.In social media age, a simple declaration of devotion and a selfie may not cut it, prompting some young lovers to spend thousands for a more Instagram-able…

Read MoreThe statement by the head of Fiji’s military stirred anxiety in the Pacific nation that has seen four coups in 35 years.The statement by the head of Fiji’s military stirred anxiety in the Pacific nation that has seen four coups in 35 years.

Read More Latest updates: Gillian Keegan, education secretary, says 16 not too young for some people to change gender but government was right to intervene Good morning. Alister Jack, the Scottish secretary, is one of the least known and most powerless members of the cabinet. The Scottish government largely decides how public services are delivered…

Read More There are many companies angling to make money in the metaverse at the moment, but far fewer trying to use its technology for public good. The World Economic Forum hopes to change that with the Global Collaboration Village, which will be introduced at Davos this year ahead of a full rollout. The virtual…

Read More Gillian Keegan ‘extremely disappointed’ in decision to strike and stops short of promising pay review UK politics live – latest news updates The education secretary said she was willing to talk to teachers about money but stopped short of promising to review pay, after teachers in England and Wales announced seven days of…

Read More The bodyguard also said that his boss believed that ‘somebody wanted to hurt him’ The bodyguard also said that his boss believed that ‘somebody wanted to hurt him’

Read More Inflation-adjusted figures also show growth in the public sector significantly trailing private sector Average real-terms pay in Britain fell at among the fastest rates for more than two decades at the end of 2022, as public sector pay deals continue to fall behind the private sector during the cost of living crisis. The…

Read MoreRights group says the Armed Police Battalion is engaged in extortion, harassment and wrongful arrests of the refugees.Rights group says the Armed Police Battalion is engaged in extortion, harassment and wrongful arrests of the refugees.

Read MoreJulio Obama Mefuman was serving a 60-year jail term after being taken from South Sudan in a suspected kidnapping.Julio Obama Mefuman was serving a 60-year jail term after being taken from South Sudan in a suspected kidnapping.

Read MoreTenants and first-time buyers struggle to build future as landlords cater to tourists.Tenants and first-time buyers struggle to build future as landlords cater to tourists.

Read More ‘It appears to be a beef between two juveniles that led to a deadly outcome’ ‘It appears to be a beef between two juveniles that led to a deadly outcome’

Read More The former airline pilot allegedly murdered Melbourne couple Russell Hill and Carol Clay before setting fire to their campsite, according to court documents Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Accused double murderer Greg Lynn allegedly returned to…

Read More Missiles stuggling to indentify targets, MoD claims, as a photo of a yellow kitchen in Dnirpo goes viral Missiles stuggling to indentify targets, MoD claims, as a photo of a yellow kitchen in Dnirpo goes viral

Read More Missiles stuggling to indentify tarets, MoD adds Missiles stuggling to indentify tarets, MoD adds

Read More Labor cannot specify exactly how the body would work in future as it would be subject to the government of the day, expert group members say Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Constitutional experts advising the government…

Read More UN confirms 7,031 civilian deaths but some areas where most intense fighting has occurred inaccessible; ex-Wagner member seeking asylum in Norway Russia-Ukraine war at a glance The Russian embassy in Australia has responded to the ban on Russian flags at the Australian Open, saying, calling it “another example of unacceptable politicisation of sports:…

Read More The world’s No.2 economy grew by 3% in 2022, less than half of the previous year’s rate, official data showed Tuesday as China faced pressure from anti-virus controls and a real estate slump. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein/AP) The world’s No.2 economy grew by 3% in 2022, less than half of the previous year’s…

Read MoreWhile work schemes offer Pacific Islanders economic opportunities, critics say they exacerbate labour shortages at home.While work schemes offer Pacific Islanders economic opportunities, critics say they exacerbate labour shortages at home.

Read More China has announced its first population decline in decades as what has been the world’s most populous nation ages and its birthrate plunges. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein/AP) China has announced its first population decline in decades as what has been the world’s most populous nation ages and its birthrate plunges.

Read More Commander claims ‘trying and failing to democratise’ country can jeopardise national security, just over a month after hotly contested elections Fiji’s military chief has warned MPs against making “sweeping changes”, less than a month after contested elections that removed the government of Frank Bainimarama, who ruled the Pacific island for 16 years after…

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 328th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 328th day, we take a look at the main developments.

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Read More China’s population started shrinking in 2022 for the first time in six decades, a milestone for the world’s second-largest economy, which is facing an increasingly serious demographic crisis. China had 1.41 billion people at the end of last year, 850,000 fewer than the end of 2021, according to data released by the National…

Read MoreThe birth rate fell to 6.77 births per 1,000 women – the lowest it has ever been.The birth rate fell to 6.77 births per 1,000 women – the lowest it has ever been.

Read MoreChina’s population fell last year for the first time since 1961 when the country struggled with a devastating famine.China’s population fell last year for the first time since 1961 when the country struggled with a devastating famine.

Read MoreThe BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2023.The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2023.

Read MoreOrganisers announced the flags would be banned, effective immediately, after a courtside incident.Organisers announced the flags would be banned, effective immediately, after a courtside incident.

Read More Opposition says policy is in response to large increase in speeding fines caused by removal of warning signs Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Well-behaved NSW drivers will be able to have a demerit point removed from…

Read More Andrey Medvedev, 26, deserted after reportedly witnessing war crimes in Ukraine and is willing to reveal what he saw, his lawyer says See all our Ukraine coverage An alleged former commander with the Russian mercenary Wagner Group has sought asylum in Norway, authorities say, after deserting the organisation that has played a central…

Read More The economy grew 3% in 2022, exceeding some forecasts, but still well below China’s official target for the year China’s GDP expanded at its slowest pace since the mid-1970s bar the Covid-hit 2020 year, as the world’s second-largest economy struggled under tight pandemic restrictions that were abruptly ditched late in 2022. The economy…

Read MoreEconomic performance among weakest in the country’s modern history.Economic performance among weakest in the country’s modern history.

Read MoreThirty-nine people are accused of trying to abolish democracy in the violence on 8 January.Thirty-nine people are accused of trying to abolish democracy in the violence on 8 January.