Month: January 2023

Read More Footage from Tyre Nichols’ brutal police beating was released to the public on Friday. But there are several questions that remain unanswered – including why Nichols was stopped in the first place, Rachel Sharp reports Footage from Tyre Nichols’ brutal police beating was released to the public on Friday. But there are several…

Read More The former prime minister alleged that the Russian president appeared to threaten him in the days before Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine The former prime minister alleged that the Russian president appeared to threaten him in the days before Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

Read More At least 46 people dead and more than 100 wounded in suicide bombing claimed by the Pakistan Taliban At least 46 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a suicide bombing carried out by the Pakistan Taliban at a mosque in the city of Peshawar, as the security situation in…

Read More Early indications suggest the attack on a military complex in Isfahan was masterminded by Israel, Al Jazeera reports The recent drone attack on an Iranian military facility was likely orchestrated by Israel, Al Jazeera reported on Monday, citing an Iranian source. So far, Tehran has stopped short of officially assigning blame. An unnamed…

Read More Finland wants to join the bloc along with Sweden, its foreign minister said after Türkiye proposed a separate accession Finland is comfortable without NATO’s mutual defense protection and can wait until fellow applicant Sweden resolves its differences with Türkiye, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto has declared. “We do not see it as an…

Read More Oversight committee chair James Comer will outline plans which may borrow from January 6 panel’s tactics Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email In addition to House oversight chair James Comer, another Republican who will be leading the investigation campaign against the Biden administration is Jim Jordan. The…

Read More In a new documentary, the former British prime minister said Russia’s leader didn’t seem serious about avoiding war before his country invaded Ukraine. The Kremlin says Johnson’s statement is a lie. (Image credit: Matt Dunham/AP) In a new documentary, the former British prime minister said Russia’s leader didn’t seem serious about avoiding war…

Read More Congressional Black Caucus calls for meeting with president as protests over Nichols’ killing by police in Memphis continue An influential group of Black elected officials has called for a meeting with Joe Biden to discuss police reform, as calls for changes to American policing intensify after officers’ deadly beating of Tyre Nichols. The…

Read MoreAn extensive search took place on Sunday after two men were reported missing following an avalanche.An extensive search took place on Sunday after two men were reported missing following an avalanche.

Read More Three dead, four injured after 2.30am shooting Saturday in Beverly Crest, according to LAPD Three dead, four injured after 2.30am shooting Saturday in Beverly Crest, according to LAPD

Read More Companies such as Vitol and Trafigura in spotlight over profits after Ukraine invasion Profits from global commodities trading for companies including Vitol and Trafigura have nearly doubled to more than $50bn in recent years, driven by rocketing oil prices, fresh analysis has shown. Global commodities trading profits ballooned to about $52bn of profits…

Read More Exclusive: Rami Ranger faces criticism over ‘deplorable’ comments about Pakistani journalists at the corporation A Conservative peer has been accused of using “deplorable” and “racially charged language” in a scathing attack on the BBC’s recent documentary about the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi. Rami Ranger, who is already under investigation by the standards…

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Read More Online hate speech might seem like an unstoppable tide, but strategies are being employed by governments, civil society, and individuals, to fight back. A new UN Podcasts series, UNiting Against Hate, explains how this dangerous phenomenon is being tackled worldwide. Read the full story, “Hate Speech: Turning the tide”, on globalissues.org → Online…

Read More ‘It would only take a minute’, Russian president told British PM ahead of Ukraine invasion ‘It would only take a minute’, Russian president told British PM ahead of Ukraine invasion

Read MoreFormer U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that President Vladimir Putin didn’t seem serious about avoiding war in the days before Russia invaded UkraineFormer U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that President Vladimir Putin didn’t seem serious about avoiding war in the days before Russia invaded Ukraine

Read MoreMore than 150 were injured in an explosion at a mosque in the Pakistani city of Peshawar.More than 150 were injured in an explosion at a mosque in the Pakistani city of Peshawar.

Read More Reasons for the traffic stop that led to the violent arrest and death of the 29-year-old Black man have been inconsistent Reasons for the traffic stop that led to the violent arrest and death of the 29-year-old Black man have been inconsistent

Read More Reasons for the traffic stop that led to the violent arrest and death of the 29-year-old Black man have been inconsistent Reasons for the traffic stop that led to the violent arrest and death of the 29-year-old Black man have been inconsistent

Read MoreNaseem Abu Fouda, 26, is the 35th Palestinian to be killed by Israel so far in January 2023.Naseem Abu Fouda, 26, is the 35th Palestinian to be killed by Israel so far in January 2023.

Read More Washington instigated the crisis and is pushing for it to rage on, the foreign ministry has said The US is the “initiator and biggest promoter” of the crisis in Ukraine, Beijing has said, commenting on Washington’s reported claims that state-run Chinese companies were providing non-lethal aid to Russia. If the US government actually…

Read More Sunak to hold Q&A in north-east as Labour says ‘many questions unanswered’ over firing of Tory party chair Yesterday Steve Brine, the Conservative chair of the Commons health committee, said the Nadhim Zahawi affair showed how the Tories were suffering from “long Boris” because this, and other, scandals originated in events that happened…

Read More Sunday’s attack in Eastern Cape province highlights country’s problems with violent crime Eight people were killed and three others wounded when gunmen opened fire at a birthday party in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, local officials said. Continue reading…Sunday’s attack in Eastern Cape province highlights country’s problems with violent crimeEight people were killed…

Read MoreThe mosque was full when the suicide bomber struck, and many of those praying inside were police from several local stations.The mosque was full when the suicide bomber struck, and many of those praying inside were police from several local stations.

Read More Officers ‘extremely concerned’ for Nicola Bulley, 45, who has been missing since Friday A search is under way for a woman who was last seen walking her dog in a Lancashire village. Nicola Bulley, who is described as white, 5ft 3in tall and with light brown shoulder-length hair, has been missing since Friday.…

Read MoreIndia’s main opposition Congress party has ended a five-month cross-country “unity march” in disputed Kashmir with hundreds of members of various opposition groups joining in a public rally in freezing temperaturesIndia’s main opposition Congress party has ended a five-month cross-country “unity march” in disputed Kashmir with hundreds of members of various opposition groups joining…

Read MoreBoris Johnson says he had an “extraordinary” call with President Putin before the Ukraine invasion.Boris Johnson says he had an “extraordinary” call with President Putin before the Ukraine invasion.

Read More Nineteen-year-old sorority sister was hit by a car and died on 15 January after alleged rape by group of men she met at Reggie’s Bar in Baton Rouge Nineteen-year-old sorority sister was hit by a car and died on 15 January after alleged rape by group of men she met at Reggie’s Bar…

Read More Amid signs of pushback by Zahawi over his sacking, Helen Whately says PM did right thing in removing him from cabinet There is no need for Nadhim Zahawi to step down as an MP despite multiple breaches of the ministerial code, a former colleague in the health department has argued, while saying his…

Read MoreUnidentified gunmen “randomly shot at guests” as they danced in a house party, police say.Unidentified gunmen “randomly shot at guests” as they danced in a house party, police say.

Read More Madison Brooks alleged rape and subsequent death have sparked outrage in the community of Baton Rouge, with fellow LSU students, mothers and the university’s president demanding justice for the student, Andrea Blanco and Rachel Sharp report Madison Brooks alleged rape and subsequent death have sparked outrage in the community of Baton Rouge, with…

Read More Several unidentified drones attacked a military workshop in the city of Isfahan over the weekend The Pentagon has denied that any US forces took part in a drone attack late on Saturday that lightly damaged an Iranian defense ministry complex in the city of Isfahan, in the central part of the country. The…

Read More FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe is taking another big step toward cutting its energy ties with Russia, banning imports of diesel fuel and other products made from crude oil in Russian refineries. The European Union ban takes effect Feb. 5 following its embargo on coal and most oil from Russia. The 27-nation bloc is…

Read MoreAuthorities have issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand’s largest city and surrounding towns.Authorities have issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand’s largest city and surrounding towns.

Read MoreAfter 35-year-old Novak Djokovic beats another young pretender to win a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title, BBC Sport analyses how he is staying ahead of the rest.After 35-year-old Novak Djokovic beats another young pretender to win a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title, BBC Sport analyses how he is staying ahead of the rest.