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Australia to purchase long-range HIMARS missile system
Read More Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles on Thursday confirmed that Canberra is boosting its long-range strike capability with the purchase of U.S.-made missile systems. According to Defense Minister, the Australian Defence Force will equip troops with 20 land-based, long-range, surface-to-surface High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) — including launchers, missiles and training rockets. The…
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Western media’s anti-Iran reporting waives journalistic integrity to manufacture hate
Read More There are honest ways to criticize the Iranian government, but the media chose to whip up a frenzy with unverified and false stories Since the eruption of civil unrest in the Islamic Republic back in September, Western media has not shied away from spreading uncorroborated or outright false stories about Iran’s government. The…
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Nobel Prize-winning human rights advocate Ales Byalyatski goes on trial in Belarus
Read More Allies say charges against Mr Byalyatski are politically motivated. He is among hundreds detained during protests against the re-election of president Alexander Lukashenko in 2020 Allies say charges against Mr Byalyatski are politically motivated. He is among hundreds detained during protests against the re-election of president Alexander Lukashenko in 2020
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Bryan Kohberger’s DNA found on knife sheath left behind by killer in Idaho student’s bedroom, say police
Read More A statement from Moscow Police Officer Brett Payne was released on Thursday in support of Mr Kohberger’s arrest affidavit, revealing new details about the murders and the crime scene A statement from Moscow Police Officer Brett Payne was released on Thursday in support of Mr Kohberger’s arrest affidavit, revealing new details about the…
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Bryan Kohberger applied for police internship around time of Idaho murders, arrest affidavit reveals
Read More Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, applied last year for an internship with the Pullman Police Department Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, applied last year for an internship with the Pullman Police Department
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Idaho murders: Police say suspect’s DNA found at the crime scene
Read MoreCourt records released on Thursday have revealed new details in the case.Court records released on Thursday have revealed new details in the case.
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Bryan Kohberger ‘stalked Idaho murders house at least 12 times’ before killings, arrest affidavit shows
Read More Bryan Kohberger allegedly “stalked” the Idaho house where four students were brutally knifed to death “at least 12 times” before the killings, an arrest affidavit shows. Bryan Kohberger allegedly “stalked” the Idaho house where four students were brutally knifed to death “at least 12 times” before the killings, an arrest affidavit shows.
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Cartel lays siege to Mexican city after apparent recapture of the son of ‘El Chapo’
Read More Armed men burned vehicles and stormed an airport in Mexico in an apparent effort to prevent the capture of the son of Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán. Armed men burned vehicles and stormed an airport in Mexico in an apparent effort to prevent the capture of the son of Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán.
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El Chapo’s fugitive son Ovidio Guzman is arrested by Mexican authorities
Read More Ovidio Guzman, who became a kingpin in the Sinaloa Cartel after his father’s arrest and extradition to the US, was previously arrested and released in 2019 Ovidio Guzman, who became a kingpin in the Sinaloa Cartel after his father’s arrest and extradition to the US, was previously arrested and released in 2019
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Biden border plan clamps down on illegal crossings
Read MoreMore migrants will be expelled back to Mexico, but the plan allows some to apply to enter legally.More migrants will be expelled back to Mexico, but the plan allows some to apply to enter legally.
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Bryan Kohberger may have returned to Idaho murders scene hours after killings, arrest affidavit reveals
Read More Bryan Kohberger may have returned to the scene of the Idaho murders hours after the four student victims were slain, an arrest affidavit reveals. Bryan Kohberger may have returned to the scene of the Idaho murders hours after the four student victims were slain, an arrest affidavit reveals.
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House speaker vote – live: Boebert goads McCarthy on concessions to holdouts as third day of ballots begins
Read More Kevin McCarthy continues to fail to get enough votes to become the next House speaker Kevin McCarthy continues to fail to get enough votes to become the next House speaker
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US labour market was still resilient at the end of 2022
Read MoreReports suggested economy ended 2022 on solid footing, despite layoffs in tech and finance, indicating more rate rises.Reports suggested economy ended 2022 on solid footing, despite layoffs in tech and finance, indicating more rate rises.
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Ukraine dismisses Putin’s call for weekend cease-fire as “hypocrisy”
Read MoreRussia “must leave the occupied territories – only then will it have a ‘temporary truce,’” Ukraine’s presidential advisor said in response to Putin’s declaration.Russia “must leave the occupied territories – only then will it have a ‘temporary truce,’” Ukraine’s presidential advisor said in response to Putin’s declaration.
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South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down anti-abortion law
Read More State law banning procedure at roughly six weeks is ‘unreasonable’ and unconstitutional, according to ‘monumental’ ruling hailed by southern abortion rights advocates State law banning procedure at roughly six weeks is ‘unreasonable’ and unconstitutional, according to ‘monumental’ ruling hailed by southern abortion rights advocates
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Surviving roommate in Idaho murders saw masked killer leave home after telling victims ‘I’m going to help you’
Read More Terrifying account from one of the two students who survived the stabbing spree revealed Terrifying account from one of the two students who survived the stabbing spree revealed
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Putin orders a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine
Read More Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to observe the cease-fire for 36 hours during Orthodox Christmas, Jan. 6 and 7. (Image credit: Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP via Getty Images) Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to observe the cease-fire for 36 hours during Orthodox Christmas, Jan. 6 and 7.
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Ukraine news – live: Russia ‘offers ceasefire for Orthodox Christmas Eve’
Read More There has been no response from Ukraine to the call There has been no response from Ukraine to the call
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Putin orders Russian forces to observe 36-hour Ukraine ceasefire to mark Orthodox Christmas
Read More There has been no response from Ukraine to the call There has been no response from Ukraine to the call
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How to watch Prince Harry’s 60 Minutes interview
Read MorePrince Harry speaks with Anderson Cooper Sunday night on CBS following NFL coverage.Prince Harry speaks with Anderson Cooper Sunday night on CBS following NFL coverage.
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Butter clogs artery after fire at US dairy plant blocks canal with melted fat
Read More Firefighters describe struggling through butter ‘three inches thick’ on steps as they battled blaze at Wisconsin factory A fire that broke out a Wisconsin dairy plant on Monday night sent a river of melted butter flowing across the factory floor and into nearby storm drains, where it clogged a historic water artery. The…
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Call for Restraints in US Arms Transfers to Ukraine
Read More ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan 05 (IPS) – More than 10 months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United States and its allies continue to seek the most effective military, humanitarian, political, and economic means of assisting Ukraine. Read the full story, “Call for Restraints in US Arms Transfers to Ukraine”, on globalissues.org →…
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Russia bombarding Ukraine with drones guided by European and American-made technology
Read MoreA CBS News investigation has found that satellite guidance chips from multiple American companies are still “going indirectly to Russia” and being used in the killer drones. Chris Livesay reports.A CBS News investigation has found that satellite guidance chips from multiple American companies are still “going indirectly to Russia” and being used in the…
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Iran closes French institute over Charlie Hebdo cartoons
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Nearly £1bn fraudulent Covid grants made to UK firms ‘unlikely to be recovered’
Read More Business department says in annual report that a total of £985m likely to be lost to ‘fraud and error’ Taxpayers are facing a loss of almost £1bn in fraudulent or erroneous grants paid to supposedly struggling businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the government. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy…
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House begins third day without speaker after McCarthy blocked by Republican rebels – live
Read MoreHouse Republican leader not elected in six rounds of votingSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email “Well, it’s Groundhog Day – again,” said Congresswoman Kat Cammack of Florida, nominating Republican leader Kevin McCarthy for speaker of the House on the sixth ballot. But as he had five times before,…
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European Energy Crisis Hits Roma Populations Hard
Read More BRATISLAVA, Jan 05 (IPS) – As European households brace for energy shortages this winter and leaders draw up support packages to help people heat homes in the coming months, experts fear that the largest minority on the continent, the Roma, will be left behind. Read the full story, “European Energy Crisis Hits Roma…
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Democrats say Republicans’ speaker debacle has gone from funny to dangerous
Read More But Democrats don’t expect to bail out Republicans anytime soon But Democrats don’t expect to bail out Republicans anytime soon
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Eight, including five children, shot dead in US state of Utah
Read MoreOfficials in the small town of Enoch, 394km south of Salt Lake City, say the victims are members of the same family.Officials in the small town of Enoch, 394km south of Salt Lake City, say the victims are members of the same family.
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France backs envoy despite Burkina pressure for withdrawal
Read MoreFrance’s foreign ministry is standing by its ambassador amid mounting anti-French sentiment in Burkina Faso.France’s foreign ministry is standing by its ambassador amid mounting anti-French sentiment in Burkina Faso.
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Bargain-hunting shoppers bring new year cheer to Greggs and B&M
Read More Greggs plans 150 new stores for 2023 with B&M paying £200m special dividend as consumers ‘flock to value’ amid cost of living crisis Greggs plans to open 150 more stores this year and B&M is to pay a £200m special dividend to shareholders as both cut-price chains benefit from the search for bargains…
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI laid to rest by his successor, Pope Francis
Read MoreNever in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.
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Starmer vows to let communities ‘take back control’ in Labour’s first term
Read More Labour leader pledges major push to devolve power from Westminster in ‘decade of national renewal’ Labour will launch a “take back control” bill aimed at devolving sweeping powers to local communities in its first term if it wins the next election, Keir Starmer has promised. In a speech setting out his vision for…
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Pope and 50,000 mourners say farewell to Benedict
Read MoreFormer Pope Benedict’s funeral takes place at the Vatican, as Francis celebrates Mass with pilgrims.Former Pope Benedict’s funeral takes place at the Vatican, as Francis celebrates Mass with pilgrims.
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Ukraine starts new year with major attack on Russian troops
Read More2023 begins with a Ukrainian offensive and defensive success, while the prospect for peace remains dim.2023 begins with a Ukrainian offensive and defensive success, while the prospect for peace remains dim.
