Month: February 2023

Read More BEIJING — The United States on Friday blacklisted six Chinese entities it said were linked to Beijing’s aerospace programs as part of its retaliation over an alleged Chinese spy balloon that traversed U.S. airspace. The economic restrictions followed the Biden administration’s pledge to consider broader efforts to address Chinese surveillance activities and will…

Read MoreThe women are trying to ensure their children obtain Argentinian passports, officials say.The women are trying to ensure their children obtain Argentinian passports, officials say.

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Read More The location of an ancient lake could further understanding as to whether the Red Planet ever hosted life A snapshot from NASA’s Curiosity rover has revealed compelling evidence that a large body of water once existed in an area of the planet previously thought to have been a barren wasteland, the American space…

Read More Rescue crews pulled more survivors, including entire families, from toppled buildings despite diminishing hopes as the death toll of the quake in Turkey and Syria surpassed 25,000. (Image credit: Can Ozer/AP) Rescue crews pulled more survivors, including entire families, from toppled buildings despite diminishing hopes as the death toll of the quake in…

Read MoreKiernan Forbes, 35, was killed with his close friend, Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane, as they were walking towards their car.Kiernan Forbes, 35, was killed with his close friend, Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane, as they were walking towards their car.

Read More Those arrested were aged between 13 and 54, Merseyside police said Fifteen people, aged between 13 and 54, have been arrested after violent disorder outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Knowsley on Friday night, Merseyside police have said. More details soon … Continue reading…Those arrested were aged between 13 and 54, Merseyside…

Read MoreModrow was made prime minister in November 1989 – days after the fall of the Berlin Wall.Modrow was made prime minister in November 1989 – days after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Read More Union leader Mick Lynch says offer from Network Rail and train operators would mean real-terms pay cut Mick Lynch has said the RMT will ballot members again “soon” for future railway strikes, after the union rejected a pay offer on Friday. The union, which represents rail workers, rejected what had been described as…

Read More The ex-PM’s long-promised tome of the Bard looks set to be delayed again after he receives huge advances for his political diaries and public speaking “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,” begins Macbeth in his haunting final soliloquy. It also seems to be the sentiment adopted by Boris Johnson in regard to his long-promised…

Read More Freedom of information watchdog’s investigation team called in after UK officials repeatedly refused access to government files A criminal investigation team at the freedom of information watchdog has examined a complaint against the Cabinet Office, after it blocked the release of files concerning the intelligence agent Peter Wright and the Spycatcher affair. Tim…

Read More The Scottish Prison Service launched a review after a public outcry over the decision to put Isla Bryson in an all-female jail The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has concluded a transgender inmate with a history of sexual violence as a male did not pose a threat to other prisoners when previously held in…

Read More Washington’s proposal looks like mutual de-escalation between Palestine and Israel, but fails to acknowledge facts on the ground The US Biden administration has reportedly presented a plan to cool tensions between Palestinians and Israelis, which have dramatically escalated since the formation of Israel’s new right-wing government. As reported by Axios, following up on…

Read More State attorney general must also apologize to four former aides whose claims initiated ongoing FBI investigation The attorney general for the state of Texas, Ken Paxton, has agreed to apologize and pay $3.3m in taxpayer money to four former staffers who accused him of corruption in 2020, igniting an ongoing FBI investigation of…

Read MoreAndrzej Duda tells Sunday with Laura Kurnssberg that the decision to send jets to Ukraine is ‘not easy’.Andrzej Duda tells Sunday with Laura Kurnssberg that the decision to send jets to Ukraine is ‘not easy’.

Read More At least 24,596 people have been confirmed dead after the 7.8-magnitude quake struck on Monday Turkey and Syria earthquake – latest news updates The death toll from the earthquake in Turkey and Syria is likely to “more than double”, according to a United Nations emergency relief coordinator. Martin Griffiths, speaking to Sky News…

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Read More The noted Hillary Clinton critic said that the visit shows she is ‘envious’ of the Biden presidency Former Democratic US Representative Tulsi Gabbard has continued her long-running feud with Hillary Clinton following the ex-Secretary of State’s recent visit to India. She told Fox News that the trip served little purpose, and shows that…

Read More The death toll from the disaster is approaching 24,500, according to Turkish and Syrian data The power of this week’s Türkiye-Syria earthquakes was equivalent to 500 atomic explosions, the risk reduction general manager at the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has said. The first quake on Monday lasted 65 seconds, while…

Read More On February 7, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense sounded the alarm about a potential new step in the Russian arms race: the formation of a “private military company” by Russian oil giant Gazprom Neft. In a press release, the Ukrainian government warned that the unit would be comparable to notorious mercenary organization the Wagner…

Read More Today is Revolution Day in Iran, the anniversary of the Islamic revolution that toppled the U.S.-backed shah. This year, many Iranians are protesting the government that came to power. Today is Revolution Day in Iran, the anniversary of the Islamic revolution that toppled the U.S.-backed shah. This year, many Iranians are protesting the…

Read More NPR’s Scott Simon talks with renowned Turkish novelist Elif Shafak about the earthquake in Turkey, as a human tragedy and a possible political catalyst. NPR’s Scott Simon talks with renowned Turkish novelist Elif Shafak about the earthquake in Turkey, as a human tragedy and a possible political catalyst.

Read More A visit to a town in southern Turkey, where aid is beginning to come through to help survivors recover from the massive earthquake earlier this week. A visit to a town in southern Turkey, where aid is beginning to come through to help survivors recover from the massive earthquake earlier this week.

Read More In northern Syria, people already displaced by civil war are now suffering from the effects of this week’s earthquake. But aid has been unable to reach them. In northern Syria, people already displaced by civil war are now suffering from the effects of this week’s earthquake. But aid has been unable to reach…

Read More The Pennsylvania Air National Guard has announced that the first MC-130J Commando II special operations transport arrived at the 193rd Special Operations Wing (SOW) Feb. 2, 2023. According to a press release, the aircraft is the first to arrive to the 193rd SOW, marking a symbolic beginning to its new primary mission as…

Read More Israeli “mercenaries” were involved in a raid on a defense workshop, the authorities claim Iranian security agencies have arrested the culprits behind a recent drone attack on a military facility in the central city of Isfahan, the country’s authorities said on Friday. They claimed Israel was responsible for the incident, but have not…

Read More A display alluding to an antisemitic conspiracy theory was projected onto the former hiding place of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl whose diary notes the persecution her people faced during World War II. (Image credit: Patrick van Katwijk/AP) A display alluding to an antisemitic conspiracy theory was projected onto the former hiding place…

Read MorePolice say Kiernan Forbes and Tebello Motsoane were killed at close range in the city of Durban.Police say Kiernan Forbes and Tebello Motsoane were killed at close range in the city of Durban.

Read MoreQuentin Sommerville is in the town of Harem in Idlib, where around 700 houses were destroyed.Quentin Sommerville is in the town of Harem in Idlib, where around 700 houses were destroyed.

Read MoreIran is celebrating the 44th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution amid nationwide anti-government protests and heightened tensions with the WestIran is celebrating the 44th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution amid nationwide anti-government protests and heightened tensions with the West

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Read More Education secretary says UK ‘should be very proud of’ university sector, amid briefings with Suella Braverman Gillian Keegan has signalled that she disagrees with the Home Office’s plan to cut migration by targeting overseas students, adding the financial boost from international students to British universities was “hugely valuable”. The education secretary has said…

Read More It was feared that the ‘McCrispy’ advertisement would upset grieving families McDonald’s has apologized after an advertisement for the fast-food chain’s ‘McCrispy’ burger was placed close to a crematorium in the UK – although some locals did see the funny side. The restaurant chain has pledged to remove the offending advertising hoarding following…

Read More In a camp in Gaziantep and in makeshift settlements in the fields around it, survivors of Monday’s quake say they do not have enough food, water, heating or basic amenities to keep themselves alive. (Image credit: Erin O’Brien for NPR) In a camp in Gaziantep and in makeshift settlements in the fields around…

Read More Executives at the parent company of Fox News have cancelled plans to broadcast an interview with President Joe Biden rather than allow Mr Biden to sit for an interview with a Fox-owned channel targeted at Black audiences, the White House has said. Executives at the parent company of Fox News have cancelled plans…