Month: January 2023

Read MoreDemonstrators in Tunis marked 12 years since the Arab Spring revolution erupted across the region.Demonstrators in Tunis marked 12 years since the Arab Spring revolution erupted across the region.

Read MoreRepublican leaders across Tennessee have largely maintained that the state’s abortion ban allows doctors to perform the procedure, should they need to save the life of the mother, even though the statute doesn’t explicitly say soRepublican leaders across Tennessee have largely maintained that the state’s abortion ban allows doctors to perform the procedure, should…

Read More People who do not have a legal identity, and cannot prove who they are, are likely to end up without opportunities, and very vulnerable in society. The UN’s Legal Identity Agenda Task Force aims to help more than 300 million people acquire a legal identity in their country by 2025. Read the full…

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

Read MoreFootball Kenya Federation says one player from reigning Kenyan premiership side Tusker was among those suspended.Football Kenya Federation says one player from reigning Kenyan premiership side Tusker was among those suspended.

Read MoreWeeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill.Weeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill.

Read More Activists worry the arrests are a move by the cash-strapped government to open the country to now banned metals mining Five prominent environmental defenders who played a crucial role in securing a historic mining ban in El Salvador have been detained accused of civil war era and gang-related crimes, in what rights groups…

Read More The US home retailer, once worth $17bn, looks destined to enter chapter 11 despite a market rally this week. What went wrong? Bed Bath & Beyond, the pioneering home goods retailer, appears to be heading for bankruptcy. But you wouldn’t necessarily know it from visiting its flagship store in New York’s Chelsea neighbourhood…

Read MoreThe deaths bring this year’s Palestinian toll to 12 as Israel has been engaged in deadly raids for nearly a year.The deaths bring this year’s Palestinian toll to 12 as Israel has been engaged in deadly raids for nearly a year.

Read More Jealousy. Power struggles. Political infighting. This week’s shake-up of Putin’s top commanders in charge of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine have it all, according to some security experts. (Image credit: Mikhail Kuravlev/AP) Jealousy. Power struggles. Political infighting. This week’s shake-up of Putin’s top commanders in charge of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine have it all,…

Read More The framework would form “new poles of power,” Venezuela’s president has said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has proposed establishing a new international bloc involving Latin American and Caribbean countries that would have close ties to Russia and China. During his annual speech at Venezuela’s parliament on Friday, Maduro said that he had recently…

Read More Peru’s head of state, Dina Boluarte, is seeking a probe into the role of alleged provocateurs in recent deadly protests Foreign actors may have been involved in the deadly unrest that has gripped Peru for over a month now, President Dina Boluarte claims. She apologized for the violent clashes, which have caused more…

Read MoreA conspiracy-fuelled mob targets the seat of government in Brazil after Lula is sworn in. Plus, Italian Mafia on TikTok.A conspiracy-fuelled mob targets the seat of government in Brazil after Lula is sworn in. Plus, Italian Mafia on TikTok.

Read More Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said execution of Alireza Akbari “will not stand unchallenged” Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said execution of Alireza Akbari “will not stand unchallenged”

Read More ‘Public figures who continue to cowardly conspire against democracy trying to establish a state of exception will be held accountable’ ‘Public figures who continue to cowardly conspire against democracy trying to establish a state of exception will be held accountable’

Read More Jair Bolsonaro faces a probe after his supporters stormed government buildings Brazil’s Supreme Court approved a request from the prosecutor general’s office on Friday to investigate former President Jair Bolsonaro on suspicion of inciting riots in the capital. On Sunday, Bolsonaro supporters stormed and looted the buildings in Brasilia that house the presidential…

Read More In letter to Rishi Sunak, GMB union members say they feel ‘utterly betrayed’ by attempts to portray them as ‘uncaring about safety’ A group of ambulance workers has sent a furious letter to the prime minister saying they feel “utterly betrayed” by the government’s attempts to paint them as “uncaring about safety standards”.…

Read MoreIran says it has executed a dual Iranian-British national who once worked for its defense ministry despite an international outcry over his death sentence and those of others held amid nationwide protestsIran says it has executed a dual Iranian-British national who once worked for its defense ministry despite an international outcry over his death…

Read MoreFIFA says Argentina potentially breached rules regarding ‘offensive behaviour’ and fair play.FIFA says Argentina potentially breached rules regarding ‘offensive behaviour’ and fair play.

Read MoreMillions of dollars were reported missing from the Olympic champion’s account at a private wealth management company.Millions of dollars were reported missing from the Olympic champion’s account at a private wealth management company.

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 325th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 325th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More Iran said it had executed a dual Iranian-British national who once worked for its defense ministry, despite international outcry over his death sentence and those of others held amid protests. (Image credit: AP) Iran said it had executed a dual Iranian-British national who once worked for its defense ministry, despite international outcry over…

Read MoreChina’s zero-COVID policy is over. Despite a surge in infections, the nation opened its doors to the rest of the world.China’s zero-COVID policy is over. Despite a surge in infections, the nation opened its doors to the rest of the world.

Read More UN atomic watchdog will soon have a permanent presence at all five of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities. Follow live The UN nuclear watchdog announced on Friday it was boosting its presence in Ukraine to help prevent a nuclear accident during the current conflict, AFP reports. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it would…

Read More Darnell Calhoun is the second depty to be fatally shot in just two weeks Darnell Calhoun is the second depty to be fatally shot in just two weeks

Read More Brazil’s Supreme Court granted the request from the prosecutor general’s office to include Bolsonaro in the wider investigation, citing a video he posted on Facebook two days after the riot. (Image credit: Eraldo Peres/AP) Brazil’s Supreme Court granted the request from the prosecutor general’s office to include Bolsonaro in the wider investigation, citing…

Read More Chasten Buttigieg criticised Fox News saying ‘it’s been 17 months. You need new material’ Chasten Buttigieg criticised Fox News saying ‘it’s been 17 months. You need new material’

Read More Move came after Iran ignored international appeals for clemency Move came after Iran ignored international appeals for clemency

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Read More UN nuclear watchdog boosting presence in Ukraine; hundreds of civilians trapped in eastern town of Soledar See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog announced it would boost its presence in Ukraine to help prevent a nuclear accident during the conflict. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it would…

Read MoreAs a deadly storm system that spawned tornadoes across parts of the U.S. South, Zakiya Sankara-Jabar’s cellphone buzzed relentlesslyAs a deadly storm system that spawned tornadoes across parts of the U.S. South, Zakiya Sankara-Jabar’s cellphone buzzed relentlessly

Read MoreA senior Ukrainian Foreign Ministry official says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to visit the United Nations to address a high-level meeting of the 193-member General Assembly on the eve of the first anniversary of Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of his country if the security situation permitsA senior Ukrainian Foreign Ministry official says President Volodymyr…

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Read MoreIranian-British dual national was found guilty of being a spy for Britain’s MI-6 intelligence agency.Iranian-British dual national was found guilty of being a spy for Britain’s MI-6 intelligence agency.

Read More Bushfire downgraded to ‘watch and act’ on Saturday afternoon as nine firebombers and spotter aircraft tried to contain the spread Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Firefighters were battling a blaze in steep terrain in the Adelaide Hills in South Australia on Saturday that threatened the…