Month: February 2023

Read MoreSnow, rain and freezing conditions impede search and rescue operations as the quake death toll neared 1,400.Snow, rain and freezing conditions impede search and rescue operations as the quake death toll neared 1,400.

Read More Reports PM may consider taking UK out of European convention on human rights if that stops courts blocking plan to ban people arriving in small boats Here is a Guardian video by my colleagues Adam Sich and Maeve Shearlaw on why so many public sector workers have been on strike this winter. Senior…

Read More Trade body SMMT cuts forecast for annual sales, citing inflation and interest rate increases Sales of electric vehicles fuelled the strongest start to the year for the UK car market since before the pandemic, although the forecast for annual sales has been cut as increasingly cash-strapped consumers delay big-ticket purchases. Almost 132,000 new…

Read More Oleksii Reznikov becomes latest official to be replaced in clamp down on corruption; Ukraine braces for possible major Russian offensive this month What we know on day 348 of the invasion Norway’s prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, has proposed his country should provide some 75 billion Norwegian crowns (£6.1 bn) in aid to…

Read MoreA magnitude 7.8 earthquake has caused widespread devastation in Turkey and Syria.A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has caused widespread devastation in Turkey and Syria.

Read MoreConcerns about the balloon have derailed a vital visit to China this week by the US’s top diplomat.Concerns about the balloon have derailed a vital visit to China this week by the US’s top diplomat.

Read More Officials are checking security cameras, a local mayor has said Anti-Semitic flyers were found scattered in driveways across the suburbs of the US city of Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday morning. They were discovered in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody, which are home to many Jewish residents, local officials say. Dunwoody Police Chief Billy Grogan…

Read More Norway has selected German-made Leopard 2A7 as its next main battle tank following an evaluation process to replace its fleet of Leopard 2A4s. The Norwegian Ministry of Defense has announced that it has decided to procure 54 new, modern Leopard 2A7 battle tanks, with a possibility of an additional 18 tanks. “The first…

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Read More A new, secret version of a Russian cruise missile was founded in the Ukrainian central Vinnytsia region after a new wave of Russian missile strikes pounded cities throughout the country. According to the Defense Express, the Ukrainian Air Force has released footage showing relatively intact remains of a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile which…

Read MoreA child is pulled from the rubble after a deadly earthquake shakes Syria and Turkey.A child is pulled from the rubble after a deadly earthquake shakes Syria and Turkey.

Read MoreAt least 641 killed after quake near Gaziantep, with hundreds of thousands of displaced Syrians affected.At least 641 killed after quake near Gaziantep, with hundreds of thousands of displaced Syrians affected.

Read More At least 20 aftershocks follows, some hours later during daylight, the strongest measuring 6.6 At least 20 aftershocks follows, some hours later during daylight, the strongest measuring 6.6

Read MoreSunday’s incident comes a day after leaders of the East African Community held a summit on the DRC crisis, in Burundi.Sunday’s incident comes a day after leaders of the East African Community held a summit on the DRC crisis, in Burundi.

Read More Ally of Robert Buckland says Raab used ‘heavy-handed tactics’ in discussions over British bill of rights Robert Buckland has confirmed that he and Dominic Raab had “a disagreement” when they were both in cabinet, after it was reported Raab tried to get Buckland sacked as Welsh secretary last year amid a fallout over…

Read MoreA group of Swiss lawmakers has met with Taiwan’s president and said their government wants to deepen political relationsA group of Swiss lawmakers has met with Taiwan’s president and said their government wants to deepen political relations

Read MoreRescue teams search for survivors after a devastating earthquake shakes Turkey and Syria.Rescue teams search for survivors after a devastating earthquake shakes Turkey and Syria.

Read More The alert comes hours after a disastrous earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria The Italian authorities have warned that the country’s coast could face tsunami waves triggered by a powerful earthquake that claimed hundreds of lives in Türkiye and neighboring Syria earlier this morning. In a statement on Monday, Italy’s Department of the Civil…

Read More Key infrastructure was damaged, as scores of lives were lost to the tremor A powerful earthquake on Monday morning has caused damage to natural gas pipelines in Türkiye, the state energy company BOTAS has confirmed. Videos circulating online show massive plumes of flame erupting into the air. The 7.4-magnitude quake killed scores of…

Read MoreSeven listed Adani Group firms see a sell-off worth $112bn in under two weeks as the opposition widens protests.Seven listed Adani Group firms see a sell-off worth $112bn in under two weeks as the opposition widens protests.

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 348th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 348th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read MoreThe building – which contains 600 urns with the ashes of cremated people – has been extensively damaged.The building – which contains 600 urns with the ashes of cremated people – has been extensively damaged.

Read More Industrial action expected to be biggest in history of health service as government urged to discuss pay NHS leaders have warned the service is facing its worst day of disruption yet as tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance staff in England are set to strike in support of pay claims. The industrial…

Read More 7.8-magnitude tremor hit early on Monday, levelling buildings while many were still asleep and trapping people under rubble Turkey and Syria earthquake: follow the latest updates liveWhat we know so farDestruction strikes at night – in pictures Hundreds of people have been killed as they slept in Turkey and Syria after a 7.8…

Read MoreAn Indigenous senator in Australia has quit the minor Greens party in a disagreement over a referendum to be held this year that would create an Indigenous Voice to ParliamentAn Indigenous senator in Australia has quit the minor Greens party in a disagreement over a referendum to be held this year that would create…

Read MoreThe Recording Academy, which organises the Grammy’s, has been trying to diversify its membership amid criticism.The Recording Academy, which organises the Grammy’s, has been trying to diversify its membership amid criticism.

Read More Julian Hill has called for an inquiry or white paper to look into the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The federal Labor MP Julian Hill has used what is believed…

Read More Data collected by the state coroners court shows 756 suicides occurred in Victoria in 2022, up 9% from 2021 Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Victoria has recorded its highest number of annual suicides since the coroner’s…

Read More China on Monday accused the United States of indiscriminate use of force when the American military shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the weekend. (Image credit: Damian Dovarganes/AP) China on Monday accused the United States of indiscriminate use of force when the American military shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon…

Read More Don Farrell will fly to Beijing in the ‘near future’ amid a thawing of diplomatic relations with Australia’s largest trading partner Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian trade minister, Don Farrell, will fly to Beijing…

Read More Hundreds of building knocked down by 7.8 magnitude earthquake Hundreds of building knocked down by 7.8 magnitude earthquake

Read More US officials say balloon was brought down on president Joe Biden’s authorisation US officials say balloon was brought down on president Joe Biden’s authorisation

Read More Tallies from various officials put the death toll to at least 18 in Turkey and 13 in Syria Tallies from various officials put the death toll to at least 18 in Turkey and 13 in Syria

Read More Tallies from various officials put the death toll to at least 18 in Turkey and 13 in Syria Tallies from various officials put the death toll to at least 18 in Turkey and 13 in Syria

Read More Tallies from various officials put the death toll to at least 18 in Turkey and 13 in Syria Tallies from various officials put the death toll to at least 18 in Turkey and 13 in Syria