Month: January 2023

Read More Russia likely controls ‘most, if not all’, of key mining town Soledar Russia likely controls ‘most, if not all’, of key mining town Soledar

Read More Jeremy Hunt is not getting carried away by November growth, and monthly GDP moves can be erratic UK economy grew by only 0.1% in NovemberBusiness live updates: UK may avoid 2022 recession In normal circumstances the fact that the UK economy eked out a bit of growth in November would be of little…

Read MoreExperts paint a gloomy picture, saying the government must reconsider its priorities.Experts paint a gloomy picture, saying the government must reconsider its priorities.

Read More The imperiled Himalayan settlement of Joshimath went down 5.4cm within days The central part of the Indian town of Joshimath sank by as much as 5.4cm sometime between late December and early January, the Indian space agency reports. The popular tourist location is prone to sinking over time, partially due to infrastructure development.…

Read MoreSouth Korean police say a lack of safety measures led to the deadly surge. They want involuntary manslaughter and negligence counts against 23 officials, about half of them law enforcement.South Korean police say a lack of safety measures led to the deadly surge. They want involuntary manslaughter and negligence counts against 23 officials, about…

Read More Campaigners warn ‘breathtaking conflict of interest’ could jeopardise climate negotiating process Sultan Al Jaber, the government minister for United Arab Emirates who will preside over this year’s crucial UN climate talks, will retain his roles as head of the country’s oil company and sustainable energy businesses, UAE has confirmed. Campaigners have been angered…

Read MoreInflation is hovering at a record 50.3 percent in Ghana, once described as Africa’s shining star by the World Bank.Inflation is hovering at a record 50.3 percent in Ghana, once described as Africa’s shining star by the World Bank.

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Read More Labour leader to urge PM to take on Eurosceptics in attempt to resolve Northern Ireland protocol issues Keir Starmer is to challenge Rishi Sunak to stand up to the “Brexit purity cult” of Eurosceptics within the Conservative party to resolve the Northern Ireland protocol impasse. The Labour leader will use a speech in…

Read More The weapons could arrive in Poland any day now, the deputy defense minister has said Warsaw is set to receive US-made Patriot air defense systems from Berlin in the near future, Deputy Defense Minister Wojciech Skurkiewicz said on Thursday. In November, Germany offered to station Patriots on the nation’s territory after a stray…

Read More Why Moscow’s and Washington’s positions on how to manage atomic weapons are fraught with mistrust, unpredictability and volatility During the Cold War, Moscow and Washington managed to agree on arms control regardless of the degree of their involvement in regional conflicts, whether in Europe or in Afghanistan. In the case of Ukraine, the…

Read More Minister ‘not ruling out’ changing online safety bill to give Ofcom power to prosecute executives The UK culture secretary has said she is “not ruling out” changing the online safety bill to allow regulators to prosecute social media bosses who are found not to have protected children’s safety. Michele Donelan told the BBC…

Read MoreFootage showed what Turkish media said was a protest by the PKK, in which they hung up an effigy of Erdogan.Footage showed what Turkish media said was a protest by the PKK, in which they hung up an effigy of Erdogan.

Read MoreStrong winds and heavy rain damage homes, tens of thousands without power in parts of Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama.Strong winds and heavy rain damage homes, tens of thousands without power in parts of Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama.

Read More In just over three weeks, seaborne deliveries of diesel from the European Union’s single biggest external supplier will be all but banned. Who will step in to plug this enormous supply gap? And, will there be enough? Is the bloc sleepwalking into a fuel crisis? The EU imported about 220 million barrels of…

Read MoreIt’s President Joe Biden’s refuge from Washington — a place that’s part home office, part Sunday family dinner venue, a safe place for his treasured 1967 Corvette and a makeshift campaign studio during the COVID-19 pandemicIt’s President Joe Biden’s refuge from Washington — a place that’s part home office, part Sunday family dinner venue,…

Read MoreAlmost 500,000 methamphetamine pills found after clash between Thai forces and suspected smugglers in Thailand’s north.Almost 500,000 methamphetamine pills found after clash between Thai forces and suspected smugglers in Thailand’s north.

Read More Bryan Kohberger is charged with the murders of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in Moscow on November 13 Bryan Kohberger is charged with the murders of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in Moscow on November 13

Read More Russian Lieutenant Colonel says Russian-backed troops have almost full control; US envoy calls for Serbia to sign on to sanctions against Russia Russia-Ukraine war at a glance The conflict in Ukraine has come to be defined by the use of drones, AFP reports, ranging from small commercially-available models to larger aircraft, with both…

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 324th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 324th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More Around 34 preliminary tornados sweep through Alabama, Georgia, and Kentucky Around 34 preliminary tornados sweep through Alabama, Georgia, and Kentucky

Read MoreOleksii Reznikov’s comments will provoke Russia, which has framed the war as a battle with the West.Oleksii Reznikov’s comments will provoke Russia, which has framed the war as a battle with the West.

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Read More Girl, first detained at 13, suffered ‘extremely traumatic’ restraining with handcuffs, leg shackles and spit hoods, court document claims Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast An autistic teenage girl detained at Banksia Hill Detention Centre was forced to use underwear stained with menstrual blood and sleep…

Read More Death toll likely to rise in California as deluge and flash floods set to continue Death toll likely to rise in California as deluge and flash floods set to continue

Read MoreSafety considerations led to the closure of airport in Cusco, a gateway to Peru’s tourism crown jewel of Machu Picchu.Safety considerations led to the closure of airport in Cusco, a gateway to Peru’s tourism crown jewel of Machu Picchu.

Read MoreFormer colonial power in the territory says it is in China’s interests that Hong Kong maintain its distinctiveness.Former colonial power in the territory says it is in China’s interests that Hong Kong maintain its distinctiveness.

Read More Almost 2,000 patients of surgeon told by health authorities they may need to have procedures repeated to ensure they do not have cancer after an investigation by regulators Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A surgeon who…

Read More Russian leader publicly berated Denis Manturov, eye-rolling and shuffling papers during the live call, as his war in Ukraine caused fresh problems Vladimir Putin has publicly scolded a senior minister and ally during a meeting broadcast on state television as sanctions from the stalling war in Ukraine caused fresh economic headaches for the…

Read MoreOne relative said blaming local officials was “cutting off the off the lizard’s tail to spare the head”.One relative said blaming local officials was “cutting off the off the lizard’s tail to spare the head”.

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Read MoreMother confirms death of musician and only daughter of rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis Presley.Mother confirms death of musician and only daughter of rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis Presley.

Read More Former immigration department deputy believes government has ‘significantly underestimated’ net migration Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia is on track for net migration of more than 300,000 people this year, more than 25% higher than Treasury forecasts, due to a surge in arrivals, according to…

Read MoreCommunities, including the city of Selma, were struck by dozens of tornadoes on Thursday, officials say.Communities, including the city of Selma, were struck by dozens of tornadoes on Thursday, officials say.

Read MoreTexas, US-based company’s own scientists accurately predicted global warming as far back as the 1970s, study says.Texas, US-based company’s own scientists accurately predicted global warming as far back as the 1970s, study says.