Month: January 2023

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Read More Sale by retailers and food outlets in England of single-use plastic tableware to be banned but not ‘shelf-ready pre-packaged food’ containers Single-use plastic plates, cutlery and a range of other items will be banned in England from October, to curb their “devastating” impact on the environment, the government has confirmed. The Department for…

Read MoreFormer Iranian minister Alireza Akbari was arrested in 2019 and convicted of spying for the UK.Former Iranian minister Alireza Akbari was arrested in 2019 and convicted of spying for the UK.

Read MoreThe Biden administration is nearing deals with two Pacific Island nations to extend their special ties with the United States, as U.S.-China rivalry for influence in the region heats upThe Biden administration is nearing deals with two Pacific Island nations to extend their special ties with the United States, as U.S.-China rivalry for influence…

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Read MoreDuring the 2022 midterm campaign, President Joe Biden steered clear of Georgia as Sen. Raphael Warnock, like other battleground-state Democrats, sought to distance himself from the White House amid an inflationary economy and the president’s lagging approval ratingsDuring the 2022 midterm campaign, President Joe Biden steered clear of Georgia as Sen. Raphael Warnock, like…

Read MoreBrazil’s Supreme Court has agreed to investigate whether former president Jair Bolsonaro incited the far-right mob that ransacked the country’s Congress, top court and presidential offices, a swift escalation in the probe that shows the ex-leader could face legal consequences for an extremist movement he helped buildBrazil’s Supreme Court has agreed to investigate whether…

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Read More Saga continues over property housing Caravaggio’s only ceiling fresco as fifth auction fails to attract bids A princess living in a villa in Rome that contains the only ceiling fresco ever painted by Caravaggio has said she would “vigorously defend” her right to stay in the sprawling property after a judge ordered her…

Read MoreAbout 2,500 US soldiers died in Afghanistan, a conflict that became the longest war the United States fought.About 2,500 US soldiers died in Afghanistan, a conflict that became the longest war the United States fought.

Read More Police said that the building had not been occupied for ‘many years’ Police said that the building had not been occupied for ‘many years’

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Read More Police have detained eight animals at the popular walking spot at Gravelly Hill, Caterham Eight dogs were detained at the scene of an attack that left a woman dead on Thursday, according to Surrey police. Detectives are keeping their owners up to date with the investigation. Police cordons have been lifted after the…

Read MoreProbe will look at his ‘instigation and intellectual authorship of the anti-democratic acts’ that ‘resulted’ in riots.Probe will look at his ‘instigation and intellectual authorship of the anti-democratic acts’ that ‘resulted’ in riots.

Read MoreThe Wagner Group, a private mercenary army, is spearheading the Russian offensive around Bakhmut. The group is led by Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin. Debora Patta reports.The Wagner Group, a private mercenary army, is spearheading the Russian offensive around Bakhmut. The group is led by Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin. Debora Patta reports.

Read MoreHead of the Wagner mercenary group had accused Russia’s military establishment of trying to ‘steal victory’ in Soledar.Head of the Wagner mercenary group had accused Russia’s military establishment of trying to ‘steal victory’ in Soledar.

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Read MoreEbrima Solo Sandeng, killed by Gambian agents nearly seven years ago, is finally honoured as a hero.Ebrima Solo Sandeng, killed by Gambian agents nearly seven years ago, is finally honoured as a hero.

Read More A video shared by the former president questioning last year’s election result was shared after his supporters stormed Brasília’s democratic institutions Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro will be investigated as part of an inquiry into the alleged attempt to topple the country’s new government, the supreme court has announced. Thousands of radical followers…

Read More Around 20 people were seen kneeling in prayer in the church – typically used for baptisms and weddings – prior to funeral for Australia’s most senior Catholic Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast George Pell, Australia’s most…

Read More Janet Yellen told Congress that ‘extraordinary measures’ would be taken to avoid default until legislation is passed to raise ceiling Janet Yellen, the US treasury secretary, has notified Congress that the US is projected to reach its debt limit on Thursday, 19 January, and will then resort to “extraordinary measures” to avoid default.…

Read More The move by the West Virginia senator’s chief of staff has revived criticism of a ‘revolving door’ on Capitol Hill The move by the West Virginia senator’s chief of staff has revived criticism of a ‘revolving door’ on Capitol Hill

Read MoreFor the first time the ex-president is put among those potentially responsible for the riots.For the first time the ex-president is put among those potentially responsible for the riots.

Read MoreIf Russia’s use of force goes ‘unchallenged, it will happen elsewhere in the world, including Asia’, Japan’s PM says.If Russia’s use of force goes ‘unchallenged, it will happen elsewhere in the world, including Asia’, Japan’s PM says.

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Read More Protesters were held for more than 30 hours in ‘deplorable and shocking conditions’ after arrest, attorney says Protesters were held for more than 30 hours in ‘deplorable and shocking conditions’ after arrest, attorney says

Read More Storms expected to abate next week Storms expected to abate next week

Read MoreTalks come as the administration of US President Joe Biden eases relations with the Caribbean nation.Talks come as the administration of US President Joe Biden eases relations with the Caribbean nation.

Read More Journalist filed a defamation suit against the former president in 2019 alleging she was raped in the mid-1990s Journalist filed a defamation suit against the former president in 2019 alleging she was raped in the mid-1990s

Read MoreThe singer was the only child of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, Elvis Presley.The singer was the only child of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, Elvis Presley.

Read More Donald Trump repeatedly attacked a woman who accused him of rape in a newly unsealed deposition. Donald Trump repeatedly attacked a woman who accused him of rape in a newly unsealed deposition.

Read MoreThe case involves a postal carrier who says he cannot work on Sunday due to his religious beliefs.The case involves a postal carrier who says he cannot work on Sunday due to his religious beliefs.

Read More A generation of American teens dreamt of marrying Prince Harry and then watched, rapt, as the fairytale they imagined came true before their eyes. Two years later, the nation welcomed the royal combat veteran after he cut his privileged ties for the love of an LA-born actress. But in the aftermath of Prince…

Read MoreColombia’s president is seeking to suspend arrest orders against some of the country’s biggest criminal suspects as part of an ambitious plan to dismantle armed groups that have long dominated the countrysideColombia’s president is seeking to suspend arrest orders against some of the country’s biggest criminal suspects as part of an ambitious plan to…

Read MoreBrazilian authorities are seeking return of former justice minister Anderson Torres as part of probe into Brasilia riot.Brazilian authorities are seeking return of former justice minister Anderson Torres as part of probe into Brasilia riot.