Month: February 2023

Read MorePresident to highlight plan to protect both programsSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email A new poll found that just one additional candidate in the 2024 Republican primary will be enough to split the vote and keep Donald Trump ahead of Ron DeSantis, as the former South Carolina governor…

Read MoreRelease welcomed as ‘excellent’ news amid Nicaraguan government’s crackdown on opposition figures and critics.Release welcomed as ‘excellent’ news amid Nicaraguan government’s crackdown on opposition figures and critics.

Read More UK keeping eye on risk – as defence secretary Ben Wallace rules out sending planes in short-term UK keeping eye on risk – as defence secretary Ben Wallace rules out sending planes in short-term

Read MoreRescuers from the occupied Palestinian territories are joining international efforts to bring quake survivors to safety.Rescuers from the occupied Palestinian territories are joining international efforts to bring quake survivors to safety.

Read More E Jean Carroll kept the Donna Karan black coat dress she said she was wearing at the time of the alleged rape – and the now-infamous item lies at the centre of her case against the one-term president E Jean Carroll kept the Donna Karan black coat dress she said she was wearing…

Read More Residents asked to check with their neighbours and family who might need help to prepare for the storm Residents asked to check with their neighbours and family who might need help to prepare for the storm

Read More The death toll passed 17,000 on Thursday morning, as the WHO fears that numbers could reach 20,000 The death toll passed 17,000 on Thursday morning, as the WHO fears that numbers could reach 20,000

Read More Beijing has lashed out at Washington over its “irresponsible” response to the “spy balloon” incident Washington’s claims of an airship surveillance system are nothing but “information warfare,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday. An unmanned balloon’s flight over the US and its subsequent downing  last week has intensified tensions between…

Read More Balentine, 54, was convicted of triple murder in what attorneys argued was a trial marred by racial bias A man convicted of killing three teenagers while they slept in a Texas home more than 25 years ago was executed on Wednesday, the sixth inmate to be put to death in the US this…

Read MoreA combination of factors led to the widespread destruction that has left thousands still trapped under debris.A combination of factors led to the widespread destruction that has left thousands still trapped under debris.

Read More Washington’s priority is to contain Russia and how the fighting ends for Kiev is a sideshow to the main objective It now appears that the US is not even remotely interested in supporting a peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian conflict, preferring to see the military campaign continue. Overall, strategic planning in Washington gives…

Read More Turkey says it is working to open two more border crossings; girl and father pulled alive from rubble in Antakya Turkey and Syria earthquake – latest news updates The first convoy of humanitarian assistance for victims of Monday’s earthquake has crossed into north-west Syria, as the death toll in Turkey and Syria climbed…

Read More Rescue operation enters third day amid freezing temperatures with hundreds still trapped under debris Rescue operation enters third day amid freezing temperatures with hundreds still trapped under debris

Read MoreMaryland Gov. Wes Moore and state lawmakers are scheduled to announce support for measures protecting abortion rightsMaryland Gov. Wes Moore and state lawmakers are scheduled to announce support for measures protecting abortion rights

Read More Yoel Roth testifies that Elon Musk’s release of records led to harassment. Plus, Shell directors face landmark lawsuits Good morning. A former Twitter executive testified on Wednesday that he had been forced to leave and sell his home after a campaign of “homophobic and antisemitic” harassment over the company’s handling of a New…

Read MoreKim Jong-Un’s daughter’s latest appearance has sparked questions about her future in North Korea.Kim Jong-Un’s daughter’s latest appearance has sparked questions about her future in North Korea.

Read More Activist Greta Thunberg was just 15 when she called on the world to take action on the climate crisis. Just as impressively, she has now pulled together essays by 100 scholars on what’s needed now. (Image credit: Michael Probst/AP) Activist Greta Thunberg was just 15 when she called on the world to take…

Read MoreAfter convincing the West to supply tanks, Ukraine’s president is now on a mission to get aircraft.After convincing the West to supply tanks, Ukraine’s president is now on a mission to get aircraft.

Read MoreAustralian Defence Minister said Chinese-made cameras will be removed to ensure the security of ministry buildings.Australian Defence Minister said Chinese-made cameras will be removed to ensure the security of ministry buildings.

Read More Latest updates: CCHQ and government say they do not endorse Anderson’s view Rishi Sunak should funnel billions of pounds into free childcare to help get more parents into work to tackle acute workforce shortages, according to the CBI, Britain’s leading business group. My colleague Richard Partington has the story here. And here is…

Read MoreThe rights group said authorities arbitrarily detained relatives of those who evaded forced conscription.The rights group said authorities arbitrarily detained relatives of those who evaded forced conscription.

Read MoreNo, it must accept one, per conventional wisdom. But Europe’s showing another way, though it won’t be painless either.No, it must accept one, per conventional wisdom. But Europe’s showing another way, though it won’t be painless either.

Read MoreGhanaian winger’s Turkish club, Hatayspor, say he remains missing following the quake, denying reports he was rescued.Ghanaian winger’s Turkish club, Hatayspor, say he remains missing following the quake, denying reports he was rescued.

Read More Disasters Emergency Committee coordinates rapid response by 14 charities including British Red Cross Turkey and Syria earthquake – latest news updates British humanitarian charities are to launch an appeal to raise funds for people affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), which is coordinating a joint rapid…

Read More Berlin government attempts to pour cold water over prominent voices seeking to reverse Merkel-era phase out Political and military figures in Germany have suggested a return of compulsory military service after the new defence minister described the 2011 phase-out of general conscription as a “mistake” that had contributed to alienating the general public…

Read MoreSpain’s ruling Socialists back arming Kyiv but their junior coalition partner, Podemos, remains unconvinced.Spain’s ruling Socialists back arming Kyiv but their junior coalition partner, Podemos, remains unconvinced.

Read More Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Treasury Committee prepares to quiz BoE officials this morning UK property demand declines as house prices in England fallSunak should expand free childcare to tackle workforce shortages, says CBI Consumer goods maker Unilever has warned that cost inflation will continue this year, which…

Read MoreWhile dramatic rescues continue, hopes recede of finding many more survivors amid freezing cold and lack of resources.While dramatic rescues continue, hopes recede of finding many more survivors amid freezing cold and lack of resources.

Read MoreThousands of users faced glitches in posting, receiving messages that they had exceeded a daily limit of tweets.Thousands of users faced glitches in posting, receiving messages that they had exceeded a daily limit of tweets.

Read More Campaigners protest ‘inhumane’ Home Office policies and call for resignation of Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman at London fundraiser Campaigners infiltrated a Conservative party fundraiser demanding to know what happened to asylum-seeking children who have gone missing from hotels, and calling for the resignation of the immigration minister, Robert Jenrick. The 10 social…

Read More Yahoo News/YouGov survey finds that an additional Republican candidate would split the vote in former president’s favor As the former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley prepares to announce a run for president, a new poll found that just one additional candidate in the 2024 Republican primary will be enough to split the vote…

Read More National Trust aims to inspire visitors to reapply forgotten skills to make their clothes more sustainable Some of the garments in the exhibition are made of elegant silk, others of rough-looking wool or scratchy nylon – but what they all have in common is that they have been repaired, remodelled and reused, sometimes…

Read More Ukrainian president due to meet all 27 European Union leaders and expected to address European parliament See all our Ukraine coverage Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected to call on European leaders to speed up the delivery of weapons to help his country repel Russia’s invasion, and not put unnecessary obstacles in Ukraine’s path to…

Read More LOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. will cut about 7,000 jobs as part of an ambitious companywide cost-savings plan and “strategic reorganization” announced Wednesday by CEO Bob Iger. The job cuts amount to about 3% of the entertainment giant’s global workforce and were unveiled after Disney reported quarterly results that topped Wall…

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