Month: January 2023

Read More Kyiv worried as Russia and Belarus kickstart military exercises today Kyiv worried as Russia and Belarus kickstart military exercises today

Read More At least 68 dead after Yeti Airlines ATR 72 plummeted into a steep gorge, smashed into pieces and burst into flames with 72 people onboard Nepal observed a day of mourning on Monday for the victims of the nation’s deadliest aviation disaster in three decades, after 68 people were confirmed to have been…

Read More At the end of Mrs King’s speech, Mr Biden can be seen shaking her hand saying: ‘Well done’ At the end of Mrs King’s speech, Mr Biden can be seen shaking her hand saying: ‘Well done’

Read More Travellers leave cities for countryside amid warnings for most vulnerable and huge increase in official coronavirus death toll Luggage-laden passengers flocked to railway stations and airports in China’s megacities on Monday, heading home for holidays that health experts fear could intensify a Covid-19 outbreak that has claimed thousands of lives. After three years…

Read More The Iranian American businessman’s hunger strike marks seven years after he was left out of a prisoner swap when the Iran nuclear deal took effect. He’s appealing to President Biden for action. (Image credit: Namazi Family) The Iranian American businessman’s hunger strike marks seven years after he was left out of a prisoner…

Read More Wisconsin senator Ron Johnson grilled on why Jared Kushner should escape scrutiny for profiting from proximity to presidency The Wisconsin senator Ron Johnson refused to say Republicans planning investigations of Hunter Biden for profiting from his connection to the presidency should also investigate Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and adviser who secured a…

Read MoreThe military activity has raised concern that Moscow might use its neighbour to mount a new ground assault on Ukraine.The military activity has raised concern that Moscow might use its neighbour to mount a new ground assault on Ukraine.

Read More Zheng was among the officials sanctioned by the US for undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy and freedoms China has appointed the head of the national security office in Hong Kong as its top representative officer in Hong Kong – a sign that Beijing will tighten its control over the city. Zheng Yanxiong, 59, replaces…

Read More Opposition leader Chris Minns pledges to reduce number of machines as Dominic Perrottet hits out at Bob Carr Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales Labor has sought to outflank the Coalition in its push…

Read MoreTroops are using homemade arms against their own people, says a report which urges an end to supplies.Troops are using homemade arms against their own people, says a report which urges an end to supplies.

Read MoreMs Nabizada was an MP until the government was overthrown by the Taliban in August 2021.Ms Nabizada was an MP until the government was overthrown by the Taliban in August 2021.

Read MoreCharity calls for more taxes on the rich as World Economic Forum gathers for annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.Charity calls for more taxes on the rich as World Economic Forum gathers for annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Read More Many of the women had been picking fruit ‘because there is nothing left to eat’ as long-running insurgency hits food supplies Suspected jihadists have abducted about 50 women in insurgency-wracked northern Burkina Faso, local officials and residents say. Roughly 40 were seized around 12km (seven miles) south-east of Arbinda on Thursday and about…

Read More The boy and woman were swimming at Palm Cove, in far-north Queensland, and were taken to hospital in a stable condition Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Two people have been stung by deadly irukandji jellyfish at…

Read MoreUK Prime Minister says changes needed to stop disruption, but critics warn of risk to civil liberties.UK Prime Minister says changes needed to stop disruption, but critics warn of risk to civil liberties.

Read More Man claiming to be Fuller’s missing boyfriend says the pair were fired at by a gang before fleeing into the bush a week ago Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A search continues in central Australia for…

Read More Police arrested 22-year-old on Sunday over shooting at service outside Euston church that left seven-year-old with life-threatening injuries A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a drive-by shooting at a church left a seven-year-old girl in a life-threatening condition. Officers were called to St Aloysius church on Phoenix Road…

Read More Death toll from Russian missile attack on Dnipro rises to 30; Vladimir Putin claims war on Ukraine is developing according to plan See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage The number of people killed in a Russian missile attack on a residential block in Dnipro has risen to 30, according to Ukrainian officials. President…

Read More Promotion of historian who spearheaded rehabilitation of the Qing period prompts speculation that the past is being reinterpreted to bolster President Xi At the height of the Qing dynasty, the Chinese empire was one of the great powers of the world. Its territory spanned all the way to Inner Asia and its economic…

Read MorePeople worldwide are more gloomy about their economic prospects than ever before and trust business far more than governments, nonprofits and the media in an increasingly divided worldPeople worldwide are more gloomy about their economic prospects than ever before and trust business far more than governments, nonprofits and the media in an increasingly divided…

Read More Home shopping partnership comes despite demand for fast delivery services slowing amid cost of living crisis Sainsbury’s has joined the rush to provide almost-instant home shopping by signing a deal with the food delivery app Just Eat to offer the rapid distribution of groceries from 175 stores. Under the deal, outlets in London,…

Read More The US president’s son denied being the father until a DNA test proved otherwise US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter filed last week to block his four-year-old daughter Navy Joan Roberts from taking the Biden name, telling an Arkansas court that it would rob the girl of a “peaceful existence,” the New York Post…

Read MoreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned what he called the Russian people’s “cowardly silence” following a deadly missile strike on an apartment building in the city of Dnipro. At least 30 people were killed and dozens wounded. Debora Patta reports.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned what he called the Russian people’s “cowardly silence” following a deadly…

Read MoreAt least 68 people were killed after a Nepal passenger airliner crashed into a gorge. Officials are investigating the cause of the crash. Ramy Inocencio reports.At least 68 people were killed after a Nepal passenger airliner crashed into a gorge. Officials are investigating the cause of the crash. Ramy Inocencio reports.

Read More Newspaper editor calls for UK agents to be named, despite zero evidence British-Iranian dual national was a spy Iranian hardliners are urging their government to exact revenge on the UK and deliver a blow to its spying network by revealing the true names of the British intelligence agents who supposedly worked with Alireza…

Read More Plans aimed at preventing tactics such as ‘slow marching’ are part of Rishi Sunak’s public order crackdown Police are to be given powers to shut down protests before any disruption begins under Rishi Sunak’s plans for a public order crackdown, which aim to prevent tactics such as “slow marching”. Sparking outrage from civil…

Read MorePuerto Rico’s government says it plans to privatize electricity generation, a first for a U.S. territory facing chronic power outages as it struggles to rebuild a crumbling electric gridPuerto Rico’s government says it plans to privatize electricity generation, a first for a U.S. territory facing chronic power outages as it struggles to rebuild a…

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Read MorePeople in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages.People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages.

Read More NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly, about democratic backsliding in Latin America. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly, about democratic backsliding in Latin America.

Read More Adam Schiff has called for a risk assessment over classified papers found at the president’s office and home US Representative Adam Schiff, one of Joe Biden’s key allies in Congress, has acknowledged that classified documents discovered at properties linked to the president may have compromised US national security. “I don’t think we can…

Read More Tanks announcement comes as Russia renews air strikes on Ukraine capital Kyiv Tanks announcement comes as Russia renews air strikes on Ukraine capital Kyiv

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Read MoreJapanese people say they are bemused at controversy over US pop singer’s fascination with their culture.Japanese people say they are bemused at controversy over US pop singer’s fascination with their culture.

Read More Democrat lawmaker says same national security appraisal as Trump documents warranted for Biden papers Democrat lawmaker says same national security appraisal as Trump documents warranted for Biden papers