Month: February 2023

Read More Inflation is dangerous, corrosive and hurts people, RBA governor tells Senate estimates Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Reserve Bank governor, Philip Lowe, says he has heard about the personal pain caused by soaring interest rates…

Read More University students Alexandria Verner, Brian Fraser and Arielle Anderson were all from suburban Detroit area One was a fraternity chapter president. Another was a science student with fond memories of her days as a high-school athlete, and the third was a frequent volunteer who wanted to become a surgeon. Family and friends mourned…

Read More Nine deaths and 16 suspected cases have been reported so far in a new Marburg virus outbreak in Africa The World Health Organization (WHO) has convened to discuss a new outbreak of a highly infectious virus in Central Africa, looking at several vaccine candidates that could potentially stop the pathogen that causes haemorrhagic fever with…

Read MoreCyclone Gabrielle cut off towns, washed away houses and left people stranded on on rooftops.Cyclone Gabrielle cut off towns, washed away houses and left people stranded on on rooftops.

Read More Leading Coalition moderate says he supports the concept but is waiting to see Alex Greenwich’s bill Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales treasurer, Matt Kean, says he “wholeheartedly” supports a push to outlaw…

Read MoreOttawa will limit funding for projects that include researchers from institutions with ties to foreign governments.Ottawa will limit funding for projects that include researchers from institutions with ties to foreign governments.

Read More Flying objects could be commercial- or research-linked, while US military admits first shot at object over Lake Huron missed Three unidentified objects shot down by US fighter jets since Friday may turn out to be balloons connected to “benign” commercial or research efforts, a White House official said on Tuesday. The US has…

Read MorePhillip Mehrtens was taken hostage last week after landing his small commercial plane in the Papuan highlands.Phillip Mehrtens was taken hostage last week after landing his small commercial plane in the Papuan highlands.

Read More Negotiators make progress in Canberra but thorny issue of geographical indicators is believed to remain a sticking point Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australian and European Union negotiators believe they are getting closer to clinching a…

Read MoreChristian Atsu, who previously played for English clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, signed with Hatayspor in Turkey late last year.Christian Atsu, who previously played for English clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, signed with Hatayspor in Turkey late last year.

Read More Sixty-year-old author of Hawthorn racism report vehemently denies police accusations Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The former Richmond AFL player and author of a bombshell Hawthorn racism report, Phil Egan, has been arrested and according to…

Read MoreMurder of 22-year-old Tiba al-Ali has renewed calls for laws addressing gender-based violence.Murder of 22-year-old Tiba al-Ali has renewed calls for laws addressing gender-based violence.

Read More Neighbouring countries and local fishers express concern as 12th anniversary of nuclear disaster looms Almost 12 years have passed since the strongest earthquake in Japan’s recorded history resulted in a tsunami that killed more than 18,000 people along its north-east coast. As the country prepares to mark the 11 March anniversary, one of…

Read MoreImtiaz Tyab traveled to the rebel-held Idlib province in Syria, where residents are desperate for help after a devastating earthquake. Syrian children orphaned by the earthquake now face uncertainty.Imtiaz Tyab traveled to the rebel-held Idlib province in Syria, where residents are desperate for help after a devastating earthquake. Syrian children orphaned by the earthquake…

Read More The White House says there’s no evidence they came from China’s sprawling surveillance programme. Recent changes to radar and a military on high alert could offer some clarity The White House says there’s no evidence they came from China’s sprawling surveillance programme. Recent changes to radar and a military on high alert could…

Read More Tucson, Arizona residents urged to stay inside after an 18-wheeler with chemicals flipped over on I-10 After a tractor-trailer carrying chemicals flipped over on Interstate 10 south of Tucson on Tuesday, Arizona authorities worked to evacuate residents in a mile’s radius and urged others to close windows and turn off air conditioners. “HAZMAT…

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Read MoreIn one of the world’s most expensive cities, the number of people without a home to call their own is soaring.In one of the world’s most expensive cities, the number of people without a home to call their own is soaring.

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Read More Eleven aid trucks enter northern Syria after talks to reopen border crossings in rebel-held areas Eleven aid trucks enter northern Syria after talks to reopen border crossings in rebel-held areas

Read More Mahsa Amini’s death after an alleged violation of Iran’s strict dress code sparked months of protests. Now, Tehran’s streets are crowded with women with uncovered hair: an act of bravery and dissent. Mahsa Amini’s death after an alleged violation of Iran’s strict dress code sparked months of protests. Now, Tehran’s streets are crowded…

Read More Daniel Rodriguez, 40, from California, admitted his part in violent assault of then Metropolitan police officer A California man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to using a stun gun to attack Michael Fanone, the Washington DC police officer who was seriously injured while trying to defend the US Capitol from Donald Trump’s supporters on…

Read More Man, 49, from Manchester and woman, 20, from Oldham held after reports messages being sent to Wyre council members Two people have been arrested on suspicion of sending malicious communications to local councillors over the disappearance of Nicola Bulley, police have said. Lancashire police received reports over the weekend of messages being sent…

Read MoreThe ex-UN ambassador is the first Republican to challenge Donald Trump for the presidency.The ex-UN ambassador is the first Republican to challenge Donald Trump for the presidency.

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Read MoreThe South American country, which has battled soaring prices for years, saw its annual inflation hit 98.8 percent.The South American country, which has battled soaring prices for years, saw its annual inflation hit 98.8 percent.

Read More Australia’s biggest lender attributes stronger result to volume growth and a recovery in margins Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has delivered a jump in half-year profit as it benefited from rising…

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Read MoreOfficials say, while ex-President Jovenel Moise was killed in Port-au-Prince, plot against him was mostly planned in US.Officials say, while ex-President Jovenel Moise was killed in Port-au-Prince, plot against him was mostly planned in US.

Read More Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a pilot for Susi Air, was abducted by members of the West Papua Liberation Army Separatist rebels in Indonesia’s restive Papua province have released photos and videos of a man they said is the pilot from New Zealand they took hostage last week. Phillip Mark Mehrtens of Christchurch, a pilot…

Read More ROME, Feb 14 (IPS) – Geology explains the terrible earthquake that shook Turkey and Syria on February 6 with academic coldness: the Arabian, Eurasian and African plates pressure the Anatolian plate. On the surface, geopolitics resorts to concepts like “fault”, “tension” or “fracture” to explain things too. When one looks at Turkey, both…

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Read More Former president’s eldest son feels that people should focus on Hunter Biden instead of him Former president’s eldest son feels that people should focus on Hunter Biden instead of him

Read More While the former president’s team called the report “fake news,” Trump is a firm proponent of the death penalty Former President Donald Trump has discussed the possibility of broadcasting the execution of groups of violent criminals to deter would-be offenders, Rolling Stone reported on Tuesday. Although Trump’s campaign called the report “ridiculous,” Trump…