Month: January 2023

Read More Kim Jong Un rang in the new year the way he likes best — with a fresh threat to dramatically expand North Korea’s nuclear arsenal. This one is almost certain to fizzle. Kim used a speech published on Jan. 1 to call for an “exponential increase” in the country’s stockpiles of atomic weapons,…

Read MoreThe latest Chinese drills around Taiwan are the second major military exercises in less than a month.The latest Chinese drills around Taiwan are the second major military exercises in less than a month.

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Read MoreResidents of south-eastern Nigeria live in fear as a separatist rebellion has upended daily life.Residents of south-eastern Nigeria live in fear as a separatist rebellion has upended daily life.

Read More Former president said that “peaceful demonstrations” are “part of democracy” Former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro has denied any responsibility for the unrest that unfolded in the capital Brasilia on Sunday, after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused his right-wing predecessor of filling the heads of his supporters with extremism. “Peaceful demonstrations, in…

Read MoreSupporters of Brazil’s far-right ex-President Jair Bolsonaro broke through police barricades and stormed govt buildings.Supporters of Brazil’s far-right ex-President Jair Bolsonaro broke through police barricades and stormed govt buildings.

Read More WA premier warns recovery efforts will take time after what he describes as the worst floods the state has ever seen Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Emergency financial relief has been extended to flood victims in…

Read More Trump ally’s supporters have been protesting election since October Trump ally’s supporters have been protesting election since October

Read More Years before the Riverside killings, ‘catfish’ cop Austin Lee Edwards groomed, stalked and solicited nude pictures from a teen girl. Years before the Riverside killings, ‘catfish’ cop Austin Lee Edwards groomed, stalked and solicited nude pictures from a teen girl.

Read MoreThe moment supporters of Brazil’s far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro storm the Supreme Court.The moment supporters of Brazil’s far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro storm the Supreme Court.

Read MoreThousands of demonstrators bypassed security barricades, climbed on roofs, broke windows and invaded all three buildings.Thousands of demonstrators bypassed security barricades, climbed on roofs, broke windows and invaded all three buildings.

Read MorePrince Harry’s new tell-all memoir, “Spare,” has tabloids, Britons and even members of the U.K. Parliament all reading into the controversy. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak this weekend defended the royal family as an institution to be proud of, despite revelations in Prince Harry’s bombshell memoir. Ramy Inocencio has more from London.Prince Harry’s new…

Read MoreSupporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his election defeat stormed the country’s Congress, Supreme Court and presidential palace on Sunday.Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his election defeat stormed the country’s Congress, Supreme Court and presidential palace on Sunday.

Read MoreA war of information and disinformation rages over the Russian and Ukrainian airwaves as Russia claimed to have killed hundreds in its latest attack — while Ukraine said no one died on the ground. Chris Lee reports from Kyiv, Ukraine.A war of information and disinformation rages over the Russian and Ukrainian airwaves as Russia…

Read More West Jerusalem’s new national security chief has ordered the removal of “terror flags” from public places Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has reportedly banned the flying of Palestinian flags, claiming that they “encourage terrorism” and should no longer be allowed in public places. “It is inconceivable that lawbreakers will wave terror flags,…

Read MoreTaylor Fritz beat Italy’s Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (10-8) in finalTeam USA won 21 of 23 matches to claim inaugural United Cup Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz have emerged as Australian Open title threats after piloting the United States to United Cup glory in Sydney. Fritz once again served as Team USA’s ice-cool…

Read More Graphic video footage captured the moment a robber with a plastic gun was fatally shot by a customer at a taqueria in Houston. Graphic video footage captured the moment a robber with a plastic gun was fatally shot by a customer at a taqueria in Houston.

Read More Texas Governor Greg Abbott has blasted the president for getting only a “sanitized” view of America’s immigration crisis Texas Governor Greg Abbott welcomed Joe Biden for the president’s long-awaited visit to the southern US border by hand-delivering a letter demanding that the federal government address the “worst illegal immigration” crisis in the nation’s…

Read More Disbelief turns to anger in Newport News, Virginia, after first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner was shot by a 6-year-old student, writes Bevan Hurley Disbelief turns to anger in Newport News, Virginia, after first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner was shot by a 6-year-old student, writes Bevan Hurley

Read MoreWith their cash-strapped economy still adrift, Sri Lankans say their struggle has not ended.With their cash-strapped economy still adrift, Sri Lankans say their struggle has not ended.

Read More Lula orders federal government to take control of policing in Brasília as extremists refuse to accept his presidency Follow live Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has ordered the federal government to take control of policing in Brazil’s capital, Brasília, after hundreds of hardcore supporters of the former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the country’s…

Read More Attack has been compared to 6 January invasion of the US Capitol by followers of Donald Trump Jair Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil’s presidential palace and supreme court Lula, the Brazilian president, has given a televised address, in which he called the attack in Brasilia “barbarism” and warned that everyone involved would be “found…

Read More The Fitzroy River has swollen to 50km in width in some parts as more communities wait for the flood peak. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Labor to expand NSW stamp duty waivers More first home buyers in NSW will have…

Read MoreThe reason for her upcoming absence in Australia remains unknown.The reason for her upcoming absence in Australia remains unknown.

Read More Jamie Raskin argues that participants in efforts to thwart democracy must be held to account to prevent future attempts Jamie Raskin argues that participants in efforts to thwart democracy must be held to account to prevent future attempts

Read More The newly-inaugurated Brazilian president has declared a state of emergency after former leader’s supporters overran government buildings Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has declared a state of emergency in the Federal District of Brasilia after thousands of supporters of his right-wing predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, overran Congress, the Presidential Palace, the Supreme…

Read More Georgia congresswoman stands to regain committee memberships under GOP majority Georgia congresswoman stands to regain committee memberships under GOP majority

Read MoreMaine Sen. Angus King, who recently returned from a visit to Kyiv, says U.S. aid to Ukraine “isn’t charity — it’s self-interest.”Maine Sen. Angus King, who recently returned from a visit to Kyiv, says U.S. aid to Ukraine “isn’t charity — it’s self-interest.”

Read MoreDozens of far-right demonstrators can be seen inside the court building with large crowds outside.Dozens of far-right demonstrators can be seen inside the court building with large crowds outside.

Read More Bolsonaro backers have refused to accept leftist Lula’s election victory as hundreds storm the Congress Bolsonaro backers have refused to accept leftist Lula’s election victory as hundreds storm the Congress

Read MorePolice use tear gas in an attempt to repel protesters storming Congress in the capital, Brasília.Police use tear gas in an attempt to repel protesters storming Congress in the capital, Brasília.

Read More The proposed move follows a failure by South Korea’s military to bring down North Korean UAVs that violated its airspace South Korea’s military, which is under pressure to shore up its air defenses after failing to intercept five North Korean drones that flew around for hours in Seoul’s airspace, is reportedly considering the…

Read MoreSupporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his electoral defeat have stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace, just a week after the inauguration of his leftist rival, President Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaSupporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his electoral defeat have stormed…

Read More Kevin McCarthy has reportedly agreed to cap aid to Kiev to win support from colleagues who were blocking his election as speaker Newly elected US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reportedly won over the final few votes needed to secure the gavel by promising conservative lawmakers that he will help pass legislation that would…

Read MoreMoscow said its ‘retaliatory strike’ killed more than 600 soldiers, but Kyiv said its armed forces were not affected.Moscow said its ‘retaliatory strike’ killed more than 600 soldiers, but Kyiv said its armed forces were not affected.