Month: February 2023

Read MoreThe star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

Read More A US judge ruled prohibiting gun ownership by cannabis consumers violated their Second Amendment rights A federal judge dismissed charges against a man accused of violating a US federal law prohibiting marijuana users from owning guns, ruling on Friday that the law itself violates his Second Amendment right to bear arms. While the…

Read More NPR’s Michel Martin talks with former US Ambassador to Haiti, Pamela White, about what options are available to Haiti to qwell the country’s recent unrest. NPR’s Michel Martin talks with former US Ambassador to Haiti, Pamela White, about what options are available to Haiti to qwell the country’s recent unrest.

Read More Dozens of firefighters have been deployed to the popular place of worship in Melbourne A Buddhist temple in Melbourne, Australia was completely engulfed by a major fire on Sunday evening that eyewitnesses said turned into a real “inferno.”  Some three dozen fire trucks and around 150 firefighters were deployed to the scene to…

Read More First sitting week begins after a summer of political debate about the voice, gas, Medicare and capitalism. Follow the day’s news live Asked three times if the voice to parliament should also advise national cabinet, as suggested by Labor senator Pat Dodson, Penny Wong avoids the question. Q: The big issue, one of…

Read MoreOn Saturday afternoon a single missile fired by a jet fighter ended the brief, spectacular life of the Chinese spy balloon that had become a social media star with its own hashtag by the time it had finished passing through United States air space. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on questions…

Read More What was once considered “Russian propaganda” is now proven fact, Thomas Roeper told RT Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s admission that his efforts to broker a peace deal in Ukraine were ultimately vetoed by the West proves that Kiev’s backers had no interest in a peaceful resolution, author and war correspondent Thomas…

Read More One crashed off the coast of Hawaii four months ago, while another traversed Texas and Florida years ago, sources told Fox More than one “Chinese spy balloon” has traveled through US airspace in the months and years preceding the most recent encounter, official sources told Fox News on Sunday. This counters claims by…

Read More ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister together denounced the criminalization of homosexuality on Sunday and said gay people should be welcomed by their churches. The three Christian leaders spoke out on LGBTQ rights during an unprecedented joint airborne news conference returning…

Read More Premier Dominic Perrottet has been under pressure to announce gambling industry reform as election looms Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Every poker machine in New South Wales will be cashless within five years under an ambitious plan to overhaul the gaming industry. The contentious package…

Read More Unions say government making no moves to resolve dispute as staff in England prepare for biggest strikes in service’s history Deadlock over NHS pay is putting patients in danger and risks hardening the position of unions, ten chief nurses have warned on the eve of the biggest strikes in the health service’s history.…

Read MorePope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and “an injustice”.Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and “an injustice”.

Read More Lawmakers may not be satisfied given subsequent discoveries involving Joe Biden and Mike Pence US officials have offered to brief congressional leaders on their investigation into classified documents found at Donald Trump’s Florida residence, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday. A briefing could come as soon as this week but may…

Read MoreIran’s supreme leader reportedly has ordered an amnesty or reduction in prison sentences for “tens of thousands” of people detained amid the nationwide protests shaking the country.Iran’s supreme leader reportedly has ordered an amnesty or reduction in prison sentences for “tens of thousands” of people detained amid the nationwide protests shaking the country.

Read MoreSouth Carolina is replacing Iowa as the first US state to vote in primary elections.South Carolina is replacing Iowa as the first US state to vote in primary elections.

Read More On Sunday, the European Union enacted its latest embargo against Russia, banning the import of the country’s diesel fuel and other oil products amid their ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Russia heavily relies on revenue from its oil-and-gas industry; the country is the third-largest oil producer in the world. In 2021 alone, revenue from…

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Read More Commutes from London to Richmond constituency by private helicopter would have taken about 2hr 15 by train Rishi Sunak has taken private helicopter trips to his constituency in North Yorkshire costing thousands of pounds since he became prime minister, the Guardian understands. The commute to Richmond from a London heliport is likely to…

Read More The often discounted rate is to be replaced with two singles costing the same as the present return fare Return tickets will be scrapped and new digital ticketing introduced under reforms of the British rail system expected to be announced this week. The two-way tickets, which offer a discounted rate, will be replaced…

Read MoreThe Biden administration has offered to brief congressional leaders on its investigation into the classified documents found at former President Donald Trump’s Florida residenceThe Biden administration has offered to brief congressional leaders on its investigation into the classified documents found at former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence

Read More Researchers discovered 15 particles of the contaminants per gram of vein tissue in the first study of its kind Microplastics have been found for the first time in human vein tissue, a team of researchers from the University of Hull revealed last week. Five distinct types of microplastic were discovered in samples taken…

Read More Stella Berry’s parents say she was ‘the best daughter we could have hoped for’ Stella Berry’s parents say she was ‘the best daughter we could have hoped for’

Read More Speculation rife that Ukraine’s defence minister will be forced to resign as Russia steps up attacks on eastern side of city Ukraine’s defence minister sought to dismiss speculation in Kyiv that he would be forced to resign or be reshuffled at a lengthy press conference where he also claimed that Russia was taking…

Read MoreMove comes after the bloc found new supplies of diesel from the US, Middle East and India to replace Russian energy.Move comes after the bloc found new supplies of diesel from the US, Middle East and India to replace Russian energy.

Read More Cate Blanchett wins actress of the year while Banshees picks up three acting awards, including actor of the year for Colin Farrell Classical music drama Tár and Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin has won the main prizes at the the London Critics’ Circle film awards. The former, starring Cate Blanchett as conductor…

Read MoreThe US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina.The US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina.

Read More Stephen Flynn’s comments contrast with view of Westminster colleague Alyn Smith who said rebels should quit the party Scottish National party politicians’ opposition to gender recognition reform should be “respected like any other conscience issue”, according to its new Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn. Discussing the issue that has convulsed the SNP since he…

Read More Insiders have told the paper Rishi Sunak values cracking down on illegal immigration over remaining in the ECHR British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is willing to pull the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights if the continental court that interprets the agreement tries to interfere with his legislative crackdown on…

Read More Police warn about social media speculation over missing woman as sister says there is no evidence she fell into river Police searching for Nicola Bulley have condemned elements of social media speculation and family friends have hit out at “vile” theories being posted online. The search for the mother-of-two entered its second week…

Read More Publisher says staff is ‘dispirited’ and that readers and fans feel let down as ticket prices went as high as $4,000-$5,000 for shows A leading Bruce Springsteen fanzine has announced that it will close after 43 years, citing among other reasons unchecked ticket price hikes the editors say many fans can no longer…

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Read MoreAuthorities say five people killed on Sunday after three other deaths were reported in the mountains the previous day.Authorities say five people killed on Sunday after three other deaths were reported in the mountains the previous day.

Read More Pete Buttigieg says president ‘considered safety of American people’ but Marco Rubio criticizes eight-day wait The US transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, on Sunday rejected Republican criticism of Joe Biden over the eight-day wait to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon which flew over military sites. “The president gave instructions to have it…

Read More Former PM not trying to keep a low profile, but former allies have their own ambitions and few would risk a return Liz Truss has been a looming presence in Westminster ever since her time in No 10 was cut short with the UK on the precipice of economic meltdown. Unlike her chancellor…

Read More ISLAMABAD (AP) — Gen. Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the U.S. war in Afghanistan against the Taliban, has died, officials said Sunday. He was 79. Musharraf, a former special forces commando, became president through the last of a string of military…