Month: March 2023

Read More Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, will nominally be in charge of the world’s second-largest economy now facing some of its worst prospects in years. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein/AP) Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, will nominally be in charge of the world’s second-largest economy…

Read MoreYevgeny Prigozhin says he opened recruitment centres in 42 Russian cities to replenish ranks due to losses in Bakhmut.Yevgeny Prigozhin says he opened recruitment centres in 42 Russian cities to replenish ranks due to losses in Bakhmut.

Read MoreScientists lean towards a natural spillover from animals, but China’s opacity means a lab leak can’t be ruled out.Scientists lean towards a natural spillover from animals, but China’s opacity means a lab leak can’t be ruled out.

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Read MoreTussles in California, Texas and elsewhere over the drug mifepristone could affect millions of US women.Tussles in California, Texas and elsewhere over the drug mifepristone could affect millions of US women.

Read MoreNew premier Li Qiang, 63, a confidant of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, faces the task of reviving China’s flagging economy.New premier Li Qiang, 63, a confidant of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, faces the task of reviving China’s flagging economy.

Read MoreSupport pours in for former England captain Gary Lineker, removed by BBC over tweets on UK government’s refugee policy.Support pours in for former England captain Gary Lineker, removed by BBC over tweets on UK government’s refugee policy.

Read More Beijing accused Washington of “indiscriminate attacks” resulting in civilian deaths in Syria The United States’ “illegal” military occupation of Syria has only deepened the country’s humanitarian crisis, China has said, slamming American lawmakers after they voted to continue US troop deployments there.  Speaking during a Friday press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning…

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Read MoreThe state’s 10th atmospheric river this winter brings flash flooding and landslides.The state’s 10th atmospheric river this winter brings flash flooding and landslides.

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Read MoreTen nominees are vying for one of filmmaking’s top honours — but what are their strengths and weaknesses? Find out.Ten nominees are vying for one of filmmaking’s top honours — but what are their strengths and weaknesses? Find out.

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 381st day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 381st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More Rightwing governor of Florida – and most likely rival to Trump for the 2024 nomination – promotes his book in the early voting state The Republican Ron DeSantis greeted fans in Iowa on Friday, marking the Florida governor’s first visit this election cycle to the early voting state and intensifying speculation over when…

Read MoreAs Republicans ban “woke ideology” in classrooms, some teachers warn of a chilling effect on debate.As Republicans ban “woke ideology” in classrooms, some teachers warn of a chilling effect on debate.

Read MoreSix people were killed Thursday when a gunman opened fire in a Jehovah’s Witness hall in Hamburg, Germany. A pregnant woman was among eight people wounded in the shooting, but her unborn child did not survive. Chris Livesay reports from Hamburg.Six people were killed Thursday when a gunman opened fire in a Jehovah’s Witness…

Read More Announcement at annual meeting of National People’s Congress confirms replacement of Li Keqiang Xi Jinping has nominated Li Qiang, 63, to become premier during the ongoing annual meeting of China’s rubber-stamp parliament, the official Xinhua news agency has reported. Li Qiang will replace Li Keqiang, who became premier in 2013 amid high hopes…

Read More Two sisters from Texas and a friend are missing after crossing the border into Mexico last month to sell clothes at a flea market, say the FBI. Two sisters from Texas and a friend are missing after crossing the border into Mexico last month to sell clothes at a flea market, say the…

Read More Residents in state’s rural west are bracing for the peak of record flooding on Sunday Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Residents in Queensland’s rural west are bracing for the peak of record flooding on Sunday as…

Read MoreLineker was removed as presenter of BBC’s Match of the Day show after criticising UK government’s asylum-seeker policy.Lineker was removed as presenter of BBC’s Match of the Day show after criticising UK government’s asylum-seeker policy.

Read MoreDonald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is scheduled to testify Monday before a Manhattan grand jury investigating hush-money payments made on the former president’s behalfDonald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is scheduled to testify Monday before a Manhattan grand jury investigating hush-money payments made on the former president’s behalf

Read More Administration dropped Trump colour scheme over engineering issues Administration dropped Trump colour scheme over engineering issues

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Read MoreNigerian footballers are well known – one UK student thinks the same could happen with polo players.Nigerian footballers are well known – one UK student thinks the same could happen with polo players.

Read MoreFree-roaming felines kill billions of native animals and pose a huge threat to endangered species.Free-roaming felines kill billions of native animals and pose a huge threat to endangered species.

Read MoreIf Asian superstar Michelle Yeoh makes history by winning an Oscar, Hollywood has much more to gain.If Asian superstar Michelle Yeoh makes history by winning an Oscar, Hollywood has much more to gain.

Read MoreThree students in India’s Maharashtra state undertake a treacherous journey to reach their school.Three students in India’s Maharashtra state undertake a treacherous journey to reach their school.

Read MoreFor 22 days Ukraine went without power cuts, and there are hopes Russia’s strikes are losing momentum.For 22 days Ukraine went without power cuts, and there are hopes Russia’s strikes are losing momentum.

Read MoreNo Labels has secured access to the ballot in OregonNo Labels has secured access to the ballot in Oregon

Read MoreMassachusetts sports fans raced to their cell phones Friday to begin placing bets as the state allowed online sports wagering just days ahead of tipoff of the NCAA Tournament next weekMassachusetts sports fans raced to their cell phones Friday to begin placing bets as the state allowed online sports wagering just days ahead of…

Read More Paul Flores had long been a suspect in Smart’s disappearance, but it took 25 years before he was finally found guilty of her murder Paul Flores had long been a suspect in Smart’s disappearance, but it took 25 years before he was finally found guilty of her murder

Read More Silicon Valley Bank was aptly named: It held the funds of hundreds of U.S. tech companies and was a crucial player in the valley’s economy. But on Friday, it became the second largest bank failure in U.S. history after a rapid run on its deposits. Some $175 billion in customer accounts were taken…