Month: January 2023

Read More Ms Boebert and other Republicans are spinning the drawn-out speakership fight as a win for democracy Ms Boebert and other Republicans are spinning the drawn-out speakership fight as a win for democracy

Read MoreAround 90% of Californians – some 34 million people – are under flood watches and advisories.Around 90% of Californians – some 34 million people – are under flood watches and advisories.

Read More Attack was widely condemned by Democrats in US while GOP largely remained silent Attack was widely condemned by Democrats in US while GOP largely remained silent

Read More Brazilian authorities arrested over 1,000 people following Sunday’s assault on top government buildings by supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, who’s taken temporary residence in the U.S. (Image credit: Mauro Pimentel/AFP via Getty Images) Brazilian authorities arrested over 1,000 people following Sunday’s assault on top government buildings by supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, who’s…

Read MoreMinnesota’s chief elections officer is calling on state lawmakers to make it easier for residents to vote while protecting elections officials from threats and intimidationMinnesota’s chief elections officer is calling on state lawmakers to make it easier for residents to vote while protecting elections officials from threats and intimidation

Read More Protesters in Iran vow to continue their demonstrations even as the government continues its crackdown — which includes two recent executions. Protesters in Iran vow to continue their demonstrations even as the government continues its crackdown — which includes two recent executions.

Read MoreBuffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is discharged from a Cincinnati hospital one week after suffering a cardiac arrest during an NFL game.Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is discharged from a Cincinnati hospital one week after suffering a cardiac arrest during an NFL game.

Read More The Bureau of Meteorology says there is no tsunami threat for Australia. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Watt says there is also concern for northern Western Australia seeing this unprecedented inundation at this time of the year as the wet…

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Read MoreLawmakers no longer have to walk through metal detectors before gaining access to the House floorLawmakers no longer have to walk through metal detectors before gaining access to the House floor

Read More This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox. Foreign capitals fetishize American democracy. It is not uncommon for party leaders and community organizers in other countries to seek out American political strategists to consult on their races, often…

Read MoreThe government of Nicolas Maduro has been criticised for barring potential challengers from seeking office.The government of Nicolas Maduro has been criticised for barring potential challengers from seeking office.

Read More ‘Jennifer would never, ever just disappear, she would never abandon her son,’ a family spokesperson said of the mother ‘Jennifer would never, ever just disappear, she would never abandon her son,’ a family spokesperson said of the mother

Read More Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba details the so-called ceasefire, the options he believes Vladimir Putin has left, and what counts as a victory for Ukraine from here on. (Image credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba details the so-called ceasefire, the options he believes Vladimir Putin has left, and what counts…

Read More Alzheimer’s patients and their families welcomed the news on Jan. 6 that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab, marketed as Leqembi, is made by Eisai and Biogen for people in the early stages of the disease. The FDA granted lecanemab accelerated approval based on…

Read MoreThe Vatican has reopened the investigation into the 1983 disappearance of the 15-year-old daughter of a Vatican employee.The Vatican has reopened the investigation into the 1983 disappearance of the 15-year-old daughter of a Vatican employee.

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Read More Some suggest political naivety played a role as No 10 admits it is taking a ‘new approach’ by discussing pay At the end of talks over next year’s pay deal for NHS workers, which broke up without resolution on Monday, union negotiators told Steve Barclay: “You know we’re going ahead with strikes?” One…

Read More Masked men broke into Olympian’s house and stole two expensive watches, trial hears The Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish described in court how a knife was held to his face before masked intruders took two high-value watches belonging to him and his wife from their home. The masked men broke in as Cavendish was…

Read More Claire Perry O’Neill, who was part of Theresa May’s cabinet, lauds Labour leader’s ‘sober’ and ‘competent’ leadership A former Conservative minister has quit the party, claiming it is dominated by “ideology and self-obsession”, and has instead thrown her support behind Keir Starmer. Claire Perry O’Neill, who was part of Theresa May’s cabinet and…

Read More Ex-film mogul faces up to 18 additional years in prison after being convicted of forcibly raping a woman in California Harvey Weinstein’s sentencing on his second rape and sexual assault conviction in Los Angeles has been delayed until February, as his lawyers ask for a new trial. Winstein, 70, faces up to 18…

Read More Sweden’s move comes as it aims to boost its defense capabilities amid the conflict in Ukraine The Swedish government plans to reintroduce civil conscription service in the country, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced during a press conference on Monday, adding that the Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) will be ordered to prepare the measure…

Read More Prosecutors claim that Brian Walshe allegedly bought $450 of items that included cleaning supplies on 2 January Prosecutors claim that Brian Walshe allegedly bought $450 of items that included cleaning supplies on 2 January

Read More The UK had decided to explore the possibility of donating Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine, according to Sky News. According to Sky News, the British government is considering supplying Ukraine with ten Challenger 2 tanks for the first time. Discussions have been taking place “for a few weeks” about delivering a number…

Read More The UK had decided to explore the possibility of donating Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine, according to Sky News. According to Sky News, the British government is considering supplying Ukraine with ten Challenger 2 tanks for the first time. Discussions have been taking place “for a few weeks” about delivering a number…

Read MoreA global agreement in 1987 to ban chemicals harming the ozone layer is working, scientists say.A global agreement in 1987 to ban chemicals harming the ozone layer is working, scientists say.

Read MoreA global agreement in 1987 to ban chemicals harming the ozone layer is working, scientists say.A global agreement in 1987 to ban chemicals harming the ozone layer is working, scientists say.

Read More James Watt says bungled promotion in which cans were only gold plated looked ‘dishonest and disingenuous’ The chief executive of BrewDog has paid out almost £500,000 from his own pocket to winners of a bungled “solid gold” beer can promotion which he has admitted made the controversial brewer look “dishonest and disingenuous”. James…

Read More James Watt says bungled promotion in which cans were only gold plated looked ‘dishonest and disingenuous’ The chief executive of BrewDog has paid out almost £500,000 from his own pocket to winners of a bungled “solid gold” beer can promotion which he has admitted made the controversial brewer look “dishonest and disingenuous”. James…

Read MoreMultibillion-dollar agreement marks largest investment in Canadian air force in decades, defence minister says.Multibillion-dollar agreement marks largest investment in Canadian air force in decades, defence minister says.

Read More David Price, who taught at Ashdown House in East Sussex and in Cape Town, is due in court next month A retired teacher has been arrested in South Africa after a BBC radio programme about alleged paedophilia in British schools prompted more individuals to come forward. David Price, 76, who taught Boris Johnson…

Read More David Price, who taught at Ashdown House in East Sussex and in Cape Town, is due in court next month A retired teacher has been arrested in South Africa after a BBC radio programme about alleged paedophilia in British schools prompted more individuals to come forward. David Price, 76, who taught Boris Johnson…

Read More The former Brazilian president has taken up residence in Florida, and some Democrats are calling for his visa to be revoked The future of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who flew to Florida in his last days in office, is emerging as a potential diplomatic issue between Brazil and the US amid calls…

Read More The former Brazilian president has taken up residence in Florida, and some Democrats are calling for his visa to be revoked The future of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who flew to Florida in his last days in office, is emerging as a potential diplomatic issue between Brazil and the US amid calls…

Read More The 70-year-old is already serving a 23-year sentence following a 2020 New York conviction The 70-year-old is already serving a 23-year sentence following a 2020 New York conviction