Month: February 2023

Read MoreArmed clashes erupted in the West Bank city as troops surrounded a house with militants inside.Armed clashes erupted in the West Bank city as troops surrounded a house with militants inside.

Read MoreRussian President Vladimir Putin announced Tuesday that Russia would be pausing participation in the nuclear arms control treaty.Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Tuesday that Russia would be pausing participation in the nuclear arms control treaty.

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Read MorePresident Biden is expected to meet with NATO leaders of the eastern European countries known as the Bucharest Nine. The diplomatic visit is part of his three-day swing through the region to bolster support for Ukraine. It comes after Mr. Biden delivered an emphatic address marking one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine,…

Read MoreLocal media say the student entered the classroom during a lesson and attacked the teacher.Local media say the student entered the classroom during a lesson and attacked the teacher.

Read More The Montana farmer is one of three Democratic Senators who represents a state that Donald Trump won twice The Montana farmer is one of three Democratic Senators who represents a state that Donald Trump won twice

Read More Deputy first minister John Swinney intervenes as activists call for Forbes to withdraw from leadership campaign UK politics live – latest news updates Criticism of Kate Forbes’ views on equal marriage, transgender rights and sex outside marriage has nothing to do with faith but is about her suitability to lead the Scottish National…

Read MoreThe special Georgia grand jury that investigated election interference by then-President Donald Trump in 2020 is recommending criminal charges. Most of the report is sealed — but portions released last week revealed panel members felt some witnesses may have lied under oath. Democrat Jennifer McClellan won a special election in Virginia, becoming the state’s…

Read More Labour leader urges PM to ‘just get on with it’ and reach deal with EU over Northern Ireland Keir Starmer has accused Rishi Sunak of being too weak to take on Brexit “malcontents” on the Conservative benches and reach a deal with the EU over Northern Ireland, as the pair tussled over Brexit…

Read MoreSeven experts predict possible scenarios as neither Moscow nor Kyiv appears ready to negotiate a peaceful end to war.Seven experts predict possible scenarios as neither Moscow nor Kyiv appears ready to negotiate a peaceful end to war.

Read More Over the past three years, COVID-19 has directly touched every aspect of our society, including children. Although less severe in children than adults, COVID-19 is now the fifth-leading cause of disease-related death among those under 19 years old. Yet, as the pandemic and its direct effects on children are easing, there are other…

Read MoreA preliminary investigation showed that more than 50 people were trapped under the mine, according to the state media.A preliminary investigation showed that more than 50 people were trapped under the mine, according to the state media.

Read More US president will meet leaders of Nato’s eastern European members and Nato chief in Poland. Plus, Japan baffled by iron ball washed up on beach Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Fiona Hill, who was a Russian specialist at the White House national security council from 2017 to…

Read More French education minister travelling to school ‘without delay’ after Spanish teacher stabbed to death while giving lesson French education minister travelling to school ‘without delay’ after Spanish teacher stabbed to death while giving lesson

Read More Mustafa Qadiri ordered to pay millions in restitution Mustafa Qadiri ordered to pay millions in restitution

Read MoreHigh living costs in Poland mean Zakhida may need a fourth job to support her mother and daughter.High living costs in Poland mean Zakhida may need a fourth job to support her mother and daughter.

Read MoreGermany says it is expelling two Iranian diplomats over the death sentence imposed in Iran against one of its citizensGermany says it is expelling two Iranian diplomats over the death sentence imposed in Iran against one of its citizens

Read MoreDemolish or repair? Teams assess structures in the northwestern region where infrastructure was already dilapidated.Demolish or repair? Teams assess structures in the northwestern region where infrastructure was already dilapidated.

Read More Latest updates: health secretary holds talks with Royal College of Nursing as Northern Ireland protocol deal announcement draws closer Johnny Mercer, the veterans minister, was the government voice on the media this morning. Asked about the Northern Ireland protocol, he said Rishi Sunak was “not going to sell anyone out”. He told Sky…

Read MoreToledo, who was Peru’s president from 2001 to 2006, is accused of taking bribes in extensive corruption scandal.Toledo, who was Peru’s president from 2001 to 2006, is accused of taking bribes in extensive corruption scandal.

Read MoreHaiti beat Chile to qualify for first FIFA World Cup tournament, which will be hosted by New Zealand and Australia.Haiti beat Chile to qualify for first FIFA World Cup tournament, which will be hosted by New Zealand and Australia.

Read MoreThe number of babies expected per woman in South Korea dropped to 0.78 last year, down from 0.81 a year earlier.The number of babies expected per woman in South Korea dropped to 0.78 last year, down from 0.81 a year earlier.

Read More Rastislav Kacer used foul language to berate the Hungarian prime minister over his stance on the Ukraine conflict Slovakia’s acting foreign minister, Rastislav Kacer, has taken a swipe at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, resorting to profanity to describe his reluctance to get involved in the Ukraine conflict. The remarks riled up Hungarian…

Read MoreAs Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, thousands rushed to leave. These are the objects they brought with them.As Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, thousands rushed to leave. These are the objects they brought with them.

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Read MoreAdvocates have long argued that pre-existing federal anti-discrimination laws do not extend to caste.Advocates have long argued that pre-existing federal anti-discrimination laws do not extend to caste.

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Read More The religious organization hoarded $32 billion worth of investments before a manager blew the whistle The Mormon Church and its investment manager will pay $5 million in fines to the US government after stashing billions of dollars’ worth of assets in shell companies, obfuscating their ownership. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…

Read More Process servers have been unable to find three Liberal party members identified by the parliamentary investigation Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Private process servers made a 1,900-kilometre trek across New South Wales to find three Liberal party members – including Dominic Perrottet’s younger brother –…

Read More Heide Victoria Bos sentenced to six years for orchestrating the 2021 assault on Nick Cameron in car park Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A supreme court judge has jailed dominatrix Heide Victoria Bos for manslaughter after…

Read MoreIt remains unclear whether an agreement can be finalised as Tehran maintains Washington is acting in bad faith.It remains unclear whether an agreement can be finalised as Tehran maintains Washington is acting in bad faith.

Read More Special immigration appeals commission decision will not determine whether woman can return to UK Judges will give their decision on Wednesday whether the removal of British citizenship from Shamima Begum, who left the UK as a 15-year-old schoolgirl to join Islamic State (IS), was lawful. Begum left her home in east London in…

Read More The PM insists Australia will maintain its sovereignty in the event of a disagreement with the US or UK on military strategy Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has signalled Australia will retain full operational…

Read More ‘Australia in many ways is addicted to contact sport. We love it even though it kills us,’ researcher tells Senate committee Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The sport industry’s treatment of concussion is like the tobacco industry’s defence of smoking, and the legal system is…