Month: January 2023

Read MorePolice said at least five civilians had been killed but another Taliban official put the toll as high as 20.Police said at least five civilians had been killed but another Taliban official put the toll as high as 20.

Read More It is unclear whether the package was destined for a dirty bomb or the scrap heap British counterterrorism police are investigating the arrival of a uranium-contaminated shipment at London’s Heathrow Airport. The incident sent a wave of alarm through local media. News of the interception – which took place on December 29 –…

Read More It’s a problem in a country where onions are a staple for nearly every dish. (Image credit: Aaron Favila/AP) It’s a problem in a country where onions are a staple for nearly every dish.

Read MoreMove makes General Valery Gerasimov directly accountable for the fate of the faltering Ukraine campaign.Move makes General Valery Gerasimov directly accountable for the fate of the faltering Ukraine campaign.

Read More Deny, deflect, blame — scandal-plagued politicians are choosing to brazen it out. Voters’ short attention spans and low expectations mean they may succeed. Deny, deflect, blame — scandal-plagued politicians are choosing to brazen it out. Voters’ short attention spans and low expectations mean they may succeed.

Read More Newest round of storms expected to produce torrential downpours and gale force winds along the northern coast California is facing a new round of brutal storms that will bring torrential downpours and gale force winds in the north as the state scrambles to clean up and repair widespread damage amid a break in…

Read MoreUkraine has been crying out for more heavy armour, longer range weapons, and air defence systems to end the war.Ukraine has been crying out for more heavy armour, longer range weapons, and air defence systems to end the war.

Read MoreConflicts in Ukraine and Africa are seeing more involvement of privately-run military groups.Conflicts in Ukraine and Africa are seeing more involvement of privately-run military groups.

Read More St Patrick’s Cathedral will hold a mass for the late cardinal today amid concerns his death will evoke dark memories for some. Follow live Good morning and welcome to our rolling news coverage. I’m Martin Farrer and, while my colleagues will be along shortly to take you through the day, we’ll have a…

Read MoreThe reshuffle comes as Russians claim to be making progress in eastern Ukraine after months of reverses.The reshuffle comes as Russians claim to be making progress in eastern Ukraine after months of reverses.

Read More Many Southwest Airlines passengers are still waiting to be reimbursed for costs they incurred during last month’s meltdown. Many Southwest Airlines passengers are still waiting to be reimbursed for costs they incurred during last month’s meltdown.

Read More Riverdance star has undergone surgery and is in care of doctors, according to Instagram account Michael Flatley, best known for his Riverdance show, has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer. A post on the Irish dancer and director’s Instagram account said: “Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of…

Read MoreAl Nassr, football stars new team, denies reports that Ronaldo will serve as an ambassador for Riyadh’s 2030 bid.Al Nassr, football stars new team, denies reports that Ronaldo will serve as an ambassador for Riyadh’s 2030 bid.

Read More Beijing wants the continent to be a stage for international cooperation, not great power rivalry Promoting Beijing’s investment in African development and modernization during his first foreign trip, China’s new foreign minister Qin Gang said on Wednesday that the continent should not become a battleground of rival world powers.  Qin began his five-country…

Read More Bills not expected to advance in Senate but underscore Republican majority’s legislative priorities ahead of 2024 election The Republican-led House pressed ahead on Wednesday with a pair of proposals that would impose new limits on abortion, despite warning signs that the issue had galvanized the opposition and dashed their hopes of a thundering…

Read More Safety not thought to be affected despite up to 25,000 workers joining picket lines across England and Wales Fewer people called for an ambulance on the service’s biggest strike day so far, during which up to 25,000 union members join picket lines across England and Wales to express their “disappointment” and “despair” over…

Read More Foreign secretary warns Tehran over case of Alireza Akbari, an ex-Iranian minister accused of being MI6 spy The UK foreign secretary, James Cleverly, has urged the Iranian government not to press ahead with plans to execute a British-Iranian dual national found guilty of spying for MI6. Alireza Akbari, a former Iranian deputy defence…

Read More Fewer women feel they always got the help they needed during labour and birth, according to CQC poll A health watchdog has sounded the alarm over a “concerning decline” in women’s experiences with maternity services. Fewer women feel they always got the help they needed during labour and birth, many were disappointed at…

Read MoreDespite initial clashes and Molotov cocktails being hurled, police say the operation to force hundreds of demonstrators out of Luetzerath is going to plan.Despite initial clashes and Molotov cocktails being hurled, police say the operation to force hundreds of demonstrators out of Luetzerath is going to plan.

Read More ‘After 37 hours and a pizza delivery … the Auto Train has arrived at its destination’ ‘After 37 hours and a pizza delivery … the Auto Train has arrived at its destination’

Read More DUISBURG, Germany, Jan 11 (IPS) – If our societies are to become resilient and sustainable, our priorities must change towards de-escalation, including in diplomacy and economy. Read the full story, “Security Policy is more than Defence with Weapons”, on globalissues.org → DUISBURG, Germany, Jan 11 (IPS) – If our societies are to become…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Jan 11 (IPS) – The long-delayed salvaging of an abandoned tanker, the FSO Safer off the Yemeni coast, has been described as a humanitarian disaster waiting to happen. The rusting vessel, according to the UN, has remained anchored for more than 30 years. But off-loading and maintenance of the vessel ceased…

Read MoreSergei Surovikin, the commander of Russia’s forces in Ukraine for the past three months, will become Valery Gerasimov’s deputy, the ministry said.Sergei Surovikin, the commander of Russia’s forces in Ukraine for the past three months, will become Valery Gerasimov’s deputy, the ministry said.

Read MoreOfficials and witnesses said there was a large explosion outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs just as employees were leaving for the day.Officials and witnesses said there was a large explosion outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs just as employees were leaving for the day.

Read More Prince Harry’s ghostwriter, JR Moehringer, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning features writer whose own memoir about his absent father was adapted into a George Clooney-directed film. Now he’s turned his hand to ferreting out the most intimate details of royal life and familial intrigue, writes Sheila Flynn Prince Harry’s ghostwriter, JR Moehringer, is a…

Read More News analysis: How President Biden’s attorneys reacted to discovering documents with classification markings in a locked office once used by the president will go a long way toward keeping the Department of Justice off his back News analysis: How President Biden’s attorneys reacted to discovering documents with classification markings in a locked office…

Read More Media firm says personal data of UK staff members was accessed in ‘highly sophisticated’ cyber-attack last month The Guardian has confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack in December and that the personal data of UK staff members has been accessed in the incident. The Guardian Media Group’s chief executive, Anna Bateson,…

Read More House to vote on medical protections for ‘babies that survive an attempted abortion’ and ‘attacks on pro-life’ groups and churches Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email Venture to certain corners of conservative media today and you’ll find lots of discussion of gas stoves. The Guardian’s Alaina Demopoulos…

Read More Prime minister had previously refused to say whether he or his family used the NHS Rishi Sunak has said he is now registered with an NHS GP, having previously used private healthcare, during a prime minister’s questions dominated by the state of the NHS and the strikes by health and ambulance staff. “I…

Read More British actor and comedian says condition has made him disorganised but ‘chaos’ may have helped his standup performance The comedian and actor Johnny Vegas has revealed that he has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at the age of 52. The NHS describes ADHD as a condition that affects people’s behaviour…

Read More Officials say there is no threat to public but it is unclear whether radioactive element was deliberately concealed A discovery of metal bars embedded with uranium at Heathrow in late December has triggered an urgent counter-terrorism investigation, in an attempt to establish why it was concealed in an aeroplane shipment. Scotland Yard said…

Read More ‘He did say, ‘It’s really sad what happened to them,’ but he didn’t say anything more,’ a source says ‘He did say, ‘It’s really sad what happened to them,’ but he didn’t say anything more,’ a source says

Read More Thousands of flights delayed because of problem with system that alerts pilots about hazards or changes at airports Domestic flights across the US were temporarily grounded on Wednesday morning, after an IT failure in a critical aviation safety system. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that the system that alerts pilots and airlines…

Read More Terrifying ordeal unfolded at around 9am on Tuesday along the 700 block of West California Boulevard in Pasadena, according to the Pasadena Fire Department Terrifying ordeal unfolded at around 9am on Tuesday along the 700 block of West California Boulevard in Pasadena, according to the Pasadena Fire Department

Read More Dramatic case of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell spans a deeply disturbing pattern of suspected murders, unexplained deaths of people close to the couple and bizarre cult beliefs about killing zombies Dramatic case of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell spans a deeply disturbing pattern of suspected murders, unexplained deaths of people close to…