Month: March 2023

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Read MoreAnalysts say Yi Gang’s reappointment is aimed at boosting confidence as China faces stiff challenges abroad and at home.Analysts say Yi Gang’s reappointment is aimed at boosting confidence as China faces stiff challenges abroad and at home.

Read MoreAfter swirling in the southern Indian Ocean for 34 days, Freddy is set to become the longest-lasting cyclone on record.After swirling in the southern Indian Ocean for 34 days, Freddy is set to become the longest-lasting cyclone on record.

Read MoreWhen Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina became Pope Francis, much of his home country celebrated as if it had just won a soccer World Cup championshipWhen Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina became Pope Francis, much of his home country celebrated as if it had just won a soccer World Cup championship

Read More Bob Odenkirk’s return to AMC, just eight months after his show-stopping final season in the network’s masterpiece Better Call Saul, gets off to a worrisome start. As the title character of Lucky Hank—a cranky, bushily bearded, professionally stunted chair of the English department at a fictional liberal arts school called Railton College—he lashes…

Read MoreTexan officials say that cartel violence represents a significant threat for those entering Mexico.Texan officials say that cartel violence represents a significant threat for those entering Mexico.

Read More Julian Leeser says Australians deserve to know what the solicitor general said about the power of the voice to advise executive government Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Julian Leeser has demanded the release of legal advice…

Read More Premier pledges up to $400 annually for children to be used on education or housing once turning 18 Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Every child under 10 in New South Wales will be set up with…

Read MoreFormer Vice President Mike Pence has unleashed his harshest criticism yet of former President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. CapitolFormer Vice President Mike Pence has unleashed his harshest criticism yet of former President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S.…

Read MoreThe UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nuclear submarines.The UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nuclear submarines.

Read More More than a thousand nude swimmers stripped off and plunged into Sydney Harbour for the annual event held for the first time since 2019 Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast More than 1,000 Aussies have bared all…

Read MoreUnions call for an additional day of strikes and protests as Senate vote brings pension plan closer to becoming law.Unions call for an additional day of strikes and protests as Senate vote brings pension plan closer to becoming law.

Read More Government declares state of emergency after major damage and disruptions in northern regions At least six people have died in Peru as a powerful cyclone unleashed torrential rains, battering hundreds of homes and causing major disruptions in northern areas. The government has declared a state of emergency as it seeks to bring relief…

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Read More Canada’s last captive killer whale died on Thursday at Marineland, according to local media. The orca, who has been in captivity since she was about 3 years old, was 47. (Image credit: Tara Walton/Toronto Star via Getty Images) Canada’s last captive killer whale died on Thursday at Marineland, according to local media. The…

Read More Police still investigating after ANC leader was accused of failing to report theft of foreign cash hidden in sofas at his ranch South Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog has reportedly cleared president Cyril Ramaphosa of any wrongdoing in a preliminary report on a cover-up scandal known as “farmgate”, involving between $580,000 and $5m of foreign…

Read More More knowledge needed about whether vaping is a ‘stepping stone’ to smoking and to raise awareness of harmful effects among youth, premier says Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Queensland parliament will hold an inquiry into…

Read More UK defence ministry calls Bakhmut a ‘killing zone’; Russian shelling kills three Ukrainian civilians in Kherson, Ukrainian officials say; Russia lists World Wildlife Fund as a foreign agent Continue reading…UK defence ministry calls Bakhmut a ‘killing zone’; Russian shelling kills three Ukrainian civilians in Kherson, Ukrainian officials say; Russia lists World Wildlife Fund…

Read MoreOrganisers say 500,000 people attended Saturday’s protests, making them some of the ‘biggest in Israeli history’.Organisers say 500,000 people attended Saturday’s protests, making them some of the ‘biggest in Israeli history’.

Read More Senior US lawmaker confident Virginia Class nuclear vessels can be delivered and concerns about joint crewing are ‘overhyped’ Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia buying up to five secondhand Virginia class nuclear submarines would not amount…

Read MoreTelugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards.Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards.

Read MoreThe cost-of-living crisis is prompting people to borrow, in order to pay pastors to pray for them.The cost-of-living crisis is prompting people to borrow, in order to pay pastors to pray for them.

Read MoreDimitra was one of many students killed in a crash that has unleashed anger over neglect in the railway.Dimitra was one of many students killed in a crash that has unleashed anger over neglect in the railway.

Read MoreThe scientist emigrated to Texas after the riot and continues to call for political violence in the US.The scientist emigrated to Texas after the riot and continues to call for political violence in the US.

Read More The chancellor has room for giveaways in this week’s budget, but business and consumer groups fear he will hold them back for the election Jeremy Hunt is under pressure to be generous when he delivers his first budget speech since he became chancellor last October. The public finances have improved dramatically from the…

Read MoreCate Blanchett is among nominees at the 95th Academy Awards, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.Cate Blanchett is among nominees at the 95th Academy Awards, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

Read MoreAfter quakes in Turkey’s south claimed 50,000 lives, the race is on to protect its biggest city.After quakes in Turkey’s south claimed 50,000 lives, the race is on to protect its biggest city.

Read MoreThe Colorado Republican Party has selected a combative former state representative who promised to be a “wartime” leader as its new chairmanThe Colorado Republican Party has selected a combative former state representative who promised to be a “wartime” leader as its new chairman

Read More Treasury says move will save four million households £45 a year on their energy bills Prepayment meter customers will no longer be charged more to receive their energy under reforms to be announced in the budget. The chancellor is to end the “prepayment premium” from July, saving more than four million households £45…

Read More Latest phase of Aukus scheme comes amid concerns about growing threat from China Rishi Sunak will fly to San Diego on Sunday to unveil plans for supplying Australia with nuclear-powered submarines under the Aukus scheme amid concerns about the growing threat from China. A major announcement 18 months in the making is expected…

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Read More NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Joost Hiltermann, of the International Crisis Group, about the recent deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume diplomatic relations, after years of tension. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Joost Hiltermann, of the International Crisis Group, about the recent deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume diplomatic…

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Read MoreFreddy, which has caused at least 28 deaths over a month, is to hit mainland Africa for second time.Freddy, which has caused at least 28 deaths over a month, is to hit mainland Africa for second time.

Read MoreEdi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial.Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial.