Month: February 2023

Read More Top high school and university athlete found unresponsive by boyfriend at shared residence in US Virgin Islands on 21 February, Gustaf Kilander and Joe Sommerlad report Top high school and university athlete found unresponsive by boyfriend at shared residence in US Virgin Islands on 21 February, Gustaf Kilander and Joe Sommerlad report

Read More Prime minister appears on Today programme before meeting workers in Belfast and later addressing Tory backbench MPs In his Today interview Rishi Sunak said that Northern Ireland was an “incredibly attractive” place to invest because it was within the UK, but also within the EU single market. It is an argument ministers are…

Read MoreFederal agency investigates people smugglers after two recent incidents of Pakistanis drowning on their way to Europe.Federal agency investigates people smugglers after two recent incidents of Pakistanis drowning on their way to Europe.

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Read More Russian media reports say unidenified object was spotted near Pulkovo Airport Russian media reports say unidenified object was spotted near Pulkovo Airport

Read More Wave of permits for coal-fired power plants sparks concern as ambitions for GDP growth and lowering emissions come into conflict China’s energy policies are fast creating a type of “emissions ambiguity”, as the twin goals of boosting GDP growth and reducing carbon emissions come into conflict. The uncertainty is whether and when the…

Read More Animal overdosed after it ate 70 pounds of drugs thrown out of plane by infamous smuggler, Graeme Massie writes Animal overdosed after it ate 70 pounds of drugs thrown out of plane by infamous smuggler, Graeme Massie writes

Read More Ukraine’s military says the number of Russian troops in key eastern town is increasing; US department of state spokesperson says China has been ‘anything but an honest broker’ What we know on day 370 of the invasion The regional government in Sumy, in Ukraine’s north-east, recorded 36 strikes on its territory in overnight…

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Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 370th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 370th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More ‘They weaponise lies to keep me in here. But you cannot hide the sun forever,’ he tweeted after losing latest appeal ‘They weaponise lies to keep me in here. But you cannot hide the sun forever,’ he tweeted after losing latest appeal

Read MoreDrive-by shooting comes after Jewish settlers killed a Palestinian during a rampage through villages in the West Bank.Drive-by shooting comes after Jewish settlers killed a Palestinian during a rampage through villages in the West Bank.

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Read More The poor-quality image shows an unidentified creature with luminous white eyes and long white hair The poor-quality image shows an unidentified creature with luminous white eyes and long white hair

Read More Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government’s ban of TikTok on all government-issued mobile devices might be a first step to further action or that it might be it. (Image credit: Frank Gunn/AP) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government’s ban of TikTok on all government-issued mobile devices might be a first step…

Read More The changes, which will not come into effect until 2025-26, will apply to around 80,000 people Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government will cut tax concessions on super accounts with more than $3m, promising…

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Read More Leader says agriculture needs ‘fundamental transformation’ and makes hitting grain targets a priority as country isolated by sanctions struggles North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has urged government officials to engineer a “fundamental transformation” in agricultural production, state media reported, amid fears that the country’s food shortage is worsening. Kim said hitting grain production…

Read MoreNorth Korean leader calls on officials to meet production targets after South Korea warns of “grave” food situation.North Korean leader calls on officials to meet production targets after South Korea warns of “grave” food situation.

Read More Zelensky says last defenders of Donetsk city are ‘true heroes’ Zelensky says last defenders of Donetsk city are ‘true heroes’

Read MoreThe initiative is part of the temple’s pledge to stop using live animals for festivals.The initiative is part of the temple’s pledge to stop using live animals for festivals.

Read More Forgotten grape varieties offer adaptation hope for an industry particularly sensitive to change The ads – tucked in the corners of local newspapers and directed at winemakers – began turning up across Catalonia in the 1980s. “If you know where to find any uncommon grape varieties, please get in touch,” they read. Dozens…

Read More Energy company says it is ‘well placed’ to take advantage of ‘remaining opportunities’ during the exit from fossil fuels Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast EnergyAustralia (EA), one of the country’s largest electricity producers and retailers, blamed…

Read More The breach allegedly poses no risk to those in the witness protection program The US Marshals Service has suffered a significant cyber attack which targeted a system containing “sensitive information,” the federal policing agency said, deeming the hack a “major incident.” Marshals Service spokesman Drew Wade confirmed the breach on Monday, telling NBC…

Read MoreJapanese authorities have alleged that companies rigged the bids for 26 contracts worth $3.95m.Japanese authorities have alleged that companies rigged the bids for 26 contracts worth $3.95m.

Read MoreChinese territory hopes the relaxation of its last coronavirus measures will lure back visitors and boost business.Chinese territory hopes the relaxation of its last coronavirus measures will lure back visitors and boost business.

Read More Murray Smalpage tells coroner he is ‘struggling to find a reason’ for deviation from arrest plan on day Warlpiri teen was killed by Zachary Rolfe Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Northern Territory police’s second-highest serving…

Read More A representative for the Saving Private Ryan and Heat actor confirmed his family is deciding end-of-life matters, 10 days after he was hospitalised Tom Sizemore has no hope of recovery after he suffered a brain aneurysm, his family has said, confirming they are making an end-of-life decision for the Saving Private Ryan actor.…

Read More Prime minister is hailed for his achievement in facing down Tory rebels and winning over the EU to break trade deadlock Rishi Sunak’s Windsor framework has been welcomed, at least initially, on the front pages in the UK and Ireland, as a way to break the Brexit impasse over Northern Ireland. Some papers…

Read MoreIt comes two days after residents who say they feel ill urged the government to provide answers.It comes two days after residents who say they feel ill urged the government to provide answers.

Read More Hong Kong will stop requiring masks to be worn in public places from Wednesday, drawing to a close the prolonged Covid era that damaged its economy and standing in the world. Masks will no longer be needed outdoors, indoors or on public transport, Hong Kong leader John Lee told reporters on Tuesday. “From…

Read More Hong Kong will stop requiring masks to be worn in public places from Wednesday, drawing to a close the prolonged Covid era that damaged its economy and standing in the world. Masks will no longer be needed outdoors, indoors or on public transport, Hong Kong leader John Lee told reporters on Tuesday. “From…

Read More Move comes after Florida governor lashed out at theme park’s protest of law restricting sexual orientation discussion in schools Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, signed a bill on Monday that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to a state law that restricts sexual…

Read MoreArizona Republican legislative leaders are racing to distance themselves from a presentation accusing a wide range of politicians, judges and government officials of taking bribes from a Mexican drug cartelArizona Republican legislative leaders are racing to distance themselves from a presentation accusing a wide range of politicians, judges and government officials of taking bribes…

Read More Treasurer Jim Chalmers says analysis will ‘help increase public awareness and inform debate about the fairness and efficiency of the tax system’ Superannuation tax concessions are costing the budget $50bn a year, with almost 40% of the benefit of tax breaks on earnings flowing to the top 10% of income earners. That is…