Month: February 2023

Read More Eight out of 10 British people say they are concerned about the war one year on, new poll reveals Russia-Ukraine war: latest news and updates More than a third of British adults have donated to help the humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine, according to new polling that reveals the vast majority of the…

Read MoreSince Russia’s invasion, many African governments have officially not taken sides. But for some, that may be changing.Since Russia’s invasion, many African governments have officially not taken sides. But for some, that may be changing.

Read MoreBryce Barker and his colleagues are freed after being held hostage for a week.Bryce Barker and his colleagues are freed after being held hostage for a week.

Read More Twenty-seven bodies discovered after shipwreck of boat thought to be carrying refugees off coast of Calabria Twenty-seven bodies have been found on a beach in southern Italy after the shipwreck of a boat believed to be carrying refugees off the eastern coast of Calabria, ANSA and other Italian news agencies have reported. More…

Read More There is no danger to the public arising from hazardous materials, the railway operator says A train derailed in Lexington, North Carolina, USA on Saturday, Norfolk Southern Railway has confirmed. The incident comes just weeks after another cargo train operated by the same railway company came off the tracks in East Palestine, Ohio,…

Read More After the Shamima Begum decision, figures show a dramatic increase in challenges to Home Office At least 75 people successfully overturned Home Office orders to strip them of their British citizenship last year, according to records obtained by the Observer, which reveal a dramatic increase in challenges to the government’s use of the…

Read More Mood among MPs turns to pragmatism but a whiff of rebellion remains, notably from the Boris Johnson camp Key pro-Brexit Tory MPs suggested on Saturday night they would be prepared to back Rishi Sunak over any “sensible” deal on the Northern Ireland protocol as the prime minister battled to limit any rebellion by…

Read More Tory leader of Local Government Association fears staff will be ‘overwhelmed’ by rush for voter authority certificates Staff running local elections in May risk being “overwhelmed” by bureaucracy and complaints before and on polling day because of new rules requiring all voters to produce photo ID in order to cast their ballots. The…

Read MoreComic strip creator Scott Adams called Black people a ‘hate group’ and told white people to ‘get away’ from them.Comic strip creator Scott Adams called Black people a ‘hate group’ and told white people to ‘get away’ from them.

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 368th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 368th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More Mercenary boss and Ukraine make conflicting claims over control of Yahidne village in east; Kyiv says Ukraine has amassed power reserves What we know on day 368 of the invasion Finance chiefs of the world’s largest economies have strongly condemned Moscow for its war on Ukraine, with only China and Russia itself declining…

Read MoreMan Utd aim to end their six-year trophy drought while Newcastle look for first major trophy since 1969.Man Utd aim to end their six-year trophy drought while Newcastle look for first major trophy since 1969.

Read More Elton John, Hugh Jackman, Dolly Parton, Pink, Sir Barry Gibbs and Mariah Carey sent video condolences, which were played to the crowd in Melbourne A host of international stars and dignitaries paid tribute to the late Australian star Olivia Newton-John in at a state memorial service in Melbourne on Sunday. Thousands gathered at…

Read MoreSophie Buchaillard lives in hope that she will one day find out what happened to her friend.Sophie Buchaillard lives in hope that she will one day find out what happened to her friend.

Read More Returning home was once seen as something shameful but new research finds a benefit Moving back into the parental home as an adult was once seen by many youngsters as a retrograde step and even something to be ashamed of. Now, a new study suggests that such a move actually improves the mental…

Read MoreThe comic strip’s creator Scott Adams said white people should “get the hell away” from black people.The comic strip’s creator Scott Adams said white people should “get the hell away” from black people.

Read MoreAs 2024’s campaign season begins, politicians are looking in the mirror and deciding whether they see an American president staring backAs 2024’s campaign season begins, politicians are looking in the mirror and deciding whether they see an American president staring back

Read More Tests carried out on remains of young communist who confessed to arson attack that proved a gift to Hitler When flames enveloped Germany’s parliament on the evening of 27 November 1933, six days before national elections, it was a political gift to Adolf Hitler, the recently appointed chancellor. The arson attack on the…

Read More Jeff Reitz started visiting the theme park in Anaheim in 2012, when he was unemployed, as an excuse to leave his house and exercise There are Disney adults – who are obsessed with the animation giant’s products despite being grownups – and then there’s Jeff Reitz. Reitz’s fascination with Disney drove him to…

Read More Cost of living has made more than a third of adults reconsider cooking end of week meal, survey finds More than a third of people in the UK have cut back on cooking Sunday roasts because of the soaring cost of energy bills, according to a survey. A total of 36% of UK…

Read More Foreign minister Penny Wong says all hostages, including a New Zealand-born Australian academic, have been freed Australia’s foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, has said all hostages taken by a Papua New Guinean criminal gang have been released, including an Australian academic, and will be reunited with their families. “Thank you to PNG’s Government…

Read More The disbarred attorney’s trial is currently underway in South Carolina where he is facing life in prison The disbarred attorney’s trial is currently underway in South Carolina where he is facing life in prison

Read More Nigerians went to the polls on Saturday in what many see as the most competitive election in decades. But voting in some parts of the country did not go as smoothly as planned. (Image credit: MICHELE SPATARI/AFP via Getty Images) Nigerians went to the polls on Saturday in what many see as the…

Read More Once-popular cartoon scrapped from hundreds of papers after Scott Adams calls Black people a ‘hate group’ on his YouTube show The cartoon “Dilbert” has been dropped from numerous US newspapers in response to racist comments by its creator, Scott Adams, on his YouTube channel. Adams called Black Americans a “hate group” and suggested…

Read MoreMore than 600 people are being investigated over whether failings in construction made the disaster worse.More than 600 people are being investigated over whether failings in construction made the disaster worse.

Read MoreOlympic champion sets a new pole vault world record of 6.22 metres at an indoor meeting in France.Olympic champion sets a new pole vault world record of 6.22 metres at an indoor meeting in France.

Read More Jim Chalmers defends potential change to super rules for balances over $3m as Coalition vows to oppose it Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has defended potential superannuation changes, asking Australians to consider…

Read MoreAngela Bassett won entertainer of the year at Saturday’s NAACP Image Awards on a night that also saw her take home a television acting trophy for “9-1-1.”Angela Bassett won entertainer of the year at Saturday’s NAACP Image Awards on a night that also saw her take home a television acting trophy for “9-1-1.”

Read MoreFrench president’s announcement comes after China published a 12-point position paper calling for a truce in Ukraine.French president’s announcement comes after China published a 12-point position paper calling for a truce in Ukraine.

Read More Social media video shows senator laying in front of police float, temporarily blocking Oxford Street parade Follow the day’s news, liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales police have confirmed they will not charge Senator Lidia Thorpe for temporarily blocking the Sydney Mardi Gras…

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Read MoreThe film’s four stars, Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Barry Keoghan and Kerry Condon, have all been recognised for their individual performances.The film’s four stars, Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Barry Keoghan and Kerry Condon, have all been recognised for their individual performances.

Read More‘On the Adamant’, a film about a floating daycare centre for adults with a mental illness, clinches Golden Bear prize.’On the Adamant’, a film about a floating daycare centre for adults with a mental illness, clinches Golden Bear prize.

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Read More Protests in Berlin against supplying of arms to Ukraine; Zelenskiy adviser dismisses ‘unrealistic’ China proposal; Beijing considering sending drones and ammunition, says US See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageContinue reading…Protests in Berlin against supplying of arms to Ukraine; Zelenskiy adviser dismisses ‘unrealistic’ China proposal; Beijing considering sending drones and ammunition, says USSee all…