Month: February 2023

Read MoreJordan says the talks in Aqaba is part of an effort to halt ‘a security breakdown that could fuel more violence’.Jordan says the talks in Aqaba is part of an effort to halt ‘a security breakdown that could fuel more violence’.

Read More Environmental Protection Agency orders rail company to ‘pause’ shipments from site pending a review of plans to dispose of waste near Houston and Detroit Federal environmental authorities have ordered a temporary halt in the shipment of contaminated waste from the site of the train wreck in East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this month, amid…

Read MoreWhy a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to Jamaica.Why a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to Jamaica.

Read MoreHow do you navigate through a bustling city like India’s capital Delhi when you can’t see?How do you navigate through a bustling city like India’s capital Delhi when you can’t see?

Read MoreThe deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria are having a devastating impact on people’s mental health.The deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria are having a devastating impact on people’s mental health.

Read MoreThe Berlinale is showcasing films on violence, sexual freedom, and unconventional love.The Berlinale is showcasing films on violence, sexual freedom, and unconventional love.

Read More Chris Minns says, if elected, Labor will spend $3.3m upgrading early warning systems for floods and fires Follow the day’s news, liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales Labor has pledged to invest in world-leading natural disaster detection technology if it can win the…

Read MoreOne man’s bid to learn the secrets of the endangered frog that grows to the size of a domestic cat.One man’s bid to learn the secrets of the endangered frog that grows to the size of a domestic cat.

Read MoreThe prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a “positive outcome”.The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a “positive outcome”.

Read MoreBeijing and Moscow both declined to accept phrasing that deplored Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Beijing and Moscow both declined to accept phrasing that deplored Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Read More March follows Kais Saied’s allegation that undocumented sub-Saharan migrants were part of plot to change country’s culture Hundreds of people in Tunisia’s capital took to the streets on Saturday to protest over the president’s anti-migrant clampdown. On Tuesday, amid wider moves against his critics, President Kais Saied accused undocumented sub-Saharan migrants of being…

Read More Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation says services barred on Google amid rise in wagering adverts and Sportsbet’s partnership with TikTok Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Gambling harm services have expressed frustration about their adverts for rehabilitation being automatically blocked online, amid an increase in wagering advertising…

Read More Footage shows Indigenous independent senator lying on the street and temporarily halting Sydney parade. Follow the day’s news Get our free app or daily news podcast Federal senator Lidia Thorpe has tweeted that she is proud to have joined #PrideInProtest at the Sydney Mardi Gras parade last night. This comes after footage showed…

Read More Jose Pereira, 43, was working at the Spinnaker condiminium complex in Sea Isle City, New Jersey on Friday Jose Pereira, 43, was working at the Spinnaker condiminium complex in Sea Isle City, New Jersey on Friday

Read More Seven of the nine victims injured have been released from the hospital, police said Seven of the nine victims injured have been released from the hospital, police said

Read More A Hungarian official has suggested that lawmakers may need more time to consider bids by Sweden and Finland to join the bloc Hungary, one of only two NATO members that haven’t yet formally approved bids by Sweden and Finland to join the Western military bloc, may need more time than expected for its…

Read More Even the accuracy of controversial congresswoman’s corrected tweet is, at best, dubious Even the accuracy of controversial congresswoman’s corrected tweet is, at best, dubious

Read More With America’s military facing a suicide crisis, a study group has suggested blocking service members from buying firearms A Pentagon advisory panel formed to help address a suicide crisis in the US military has recommend imposing gun control measures on American service members to make it harder for them to kill themselves. Soldiers…

Read More An estimated 13,000 to 50,000 people attended the event calling for peace talks Tens of thousands of Germans braved the elements to attend the Uprising for Peace, a massive rally organized by Die Linke (Left Party) politician Sahra Wagenknecht and author Alice Schwarzer on Saturday.  The demonstrators massed at the Brandenburg Gate, calling…

Read MoreElection officials cited technical problems and the absence of voter registers as causes of the delays.Election officials cited technical problems and the absence of voter registers as causes of the delays.

Read More Since its debut in 1971, advert has become an indelible piece of TV pop culture Since its debut in 1971, advert has become an indelible piece of TV pop culture

Read More The owner of the house decided to offer it to the university, which in turn plans to break it down as ‘a healing step’ The house in which four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death last November in a case that stunned the US is fated for demolition, the school has…

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Read More The country hasn’t given up on targeting the former US president and top officials behind the assassination of Qassem Soleimani Tehran is still seeking to assassinate former US President Donald Trump, his secretary of state Mike Pompeo and other officials responsible for the 2020 assassination of Qassem Soleimani, Amirali Hajizadeh, the head of…

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Read More Jewish MP left party four years ago over its handling of the issue under Jeremy Corbyn Luciana Berger has returned to the Labour party after an invitation and apology from Keir Starmer, four years after leaving the party over its handling of antisemitism cases. “The Labour party has turned a significant corner under…

Read MoreCIA Director Bill Burns said that U.S. intelligence is confident that Chinese leadership is considering providing lethal aid to Russia in its war against Ukraine.CIA Director Bill Burns said that U.S. intelligence is confident that Chinese leadership is considering providing lethal aid to Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Read MoreBeijing sets out proposal for a way to end the war.Beijing sets out proposal for a way to end the war.

Read More Scott Adams, whose cartoon began syndication in 1989, made the comments this week on his own show Scott Adams, whose cartoon began syndication in 1989, made the comments this week on his own show

Read MoreThousands in Berlin take part in a protest against the delivery of weapons to Ukraine.Thousands in Berlin take part in a protest against the delivery of weapons to Ukraine.

Read More The Ukrainian leader alleged the US would lose its influence in the world if it stopped backing Kiev Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky warned Americans to keep supporting Ukraine or risk geopolitical irrelevance, during a press conference on the anniversary of Russia’s military operation in the country. Should it stop funding Kiev’s war effort,…

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Read More The billionaire described Viktor Yanukovych’s election as ‘dodgy’ but said the coup was beyond question Twitter CEO Elon Musk polarized his followers with a tweet declaring there was “no question” that the 2014 change of government in Ukraine was a “coup.” On Saturday, the billionaire tweeted that while “the election” – presumably referring…

Read MoreChina and Russia refuse to sign statement condemning Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.China and Russia refuse to sign statement condemning Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

Read More Patients using Adderall, OxyContin and other medicines with ‘high potential for abuse’ will be required to physically visit a doctor The US Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed rules that would again require patients to visit doctors in-person to obtain prescriptions for certain medications that are frequently abused. The announcement seeks to reverse policy…