Month: March 2023

Read More PARIS, Mar 08 (IPS) – For the past six years, Jamaican writer and scholar Opal Palmer Adisa has been one of the voices crying out against the prevalence of gender-based violence in the Caribbean and elsewhere. To highlight this human rights issue, she launched “Thursdays in Black” – holding public protests throughout the…

Read MorePrincess Lilibet Diana, who turns two in June, was christened at the couple’s LA home last week.Princess Lilibet Diana, who turns two in June, was christened at the couple’s LA home last week.

Read More The Twitter account for the Merrian-Webster dictionary put out a call asking people to share words in other languages that don’t fully translate to English. People came through. The Twitter account for the Merrian-Webster dictionary put out a call asking people to share words in other languages that don’t fully translate to English.…

Read More Former health secretary was asked to make clear in Pandemic Diaries that he was not reflecting government’s view Matt Hancock was instructed by the Cabinet Office to tone down claims in his memoir that the Covid-19 pandemic originated from a laboratory leak in China, according to leaked correspondence. Officials warned it would “cause…

Read More A new AI-powered TikTok filter makes users look younger and more glamorous are freaking people out. There are concerns the tools promote unrealistic beauty standards and blurs the lines of reality. A new AI-powered TikTok filter makes users look younger and more glamorous are freaking people out. There are concerns the tools promote…

Read More Thomas Waring charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and two others arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after Elle Edwards was shot dead in a pub last Christmas Eve. The 26-year-old beautician was killed at the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey, Wirral. Continue…

Read More An airport shootout in Chile’s capital killed a security officer and an alleged robber. The cash, aboard a plane from Miami, was being transferred to an armored truck. (Image credit: Karin Pozo/Aton Chile via AP) An airport shootout in Chile’s capital killed a security officer and an alleged robber. The cash, aboard a…

Read MoreCarlson has been criticised for TV segment that used cherry-picked video to portray US Capitol rioters as peaceful.Carlson has been criticised for TV segment that used cherry-picked video to portray US Capitol rioters as peaceful.

Read More A six-year-old boy will not face any criminal charges for shooting his teacher at a Virginia elementary school, prosecutors have said. A six-year-old boy will not face any criminal charges for shooting his teacher at a Virginia elementary school, prosecutors have said.

Read More Mr Trump reportedly made the comments on Sean Hannity’s radio show Mr Trump reportedly made the comments on Sean Hannity’s radio show

Read More CIA Director William Burns and other top national security officials address the most substantial threats facing the U.S. as they go before the Senate Intelligence Committee. CIA Director William Burns and other top national security officials address the most substantial threats facing the U.S. as they go before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Read MorePolice in Georgia’s capital have fired water cannon and tear-gas to disperse demonstrators around the parliament building protesting a draft law that they say could stifle media freedom and civil societyPolice in Georgia’s capital have fired water cannon and tear-gas to disperse demonstrators around the parliament building protesting a draft law that they say…

Read More Reframing of violent attack on US Capitol as peaceful protest raises ire of lawmakers and family of fallen officer Reframing of violent attack on US Capitol as peaceful protest raises ire of lawmakers and family of fallen officer

Read More With his party split on continued military aid to Ukraine, Kevin McCarthy said he won’t visit Kiev Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has invited US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to visit Kiev, in a bid to “help him with his position” on military aid to the country. While McCarthy has promised not to authorize…

Read More Former Ted Cruz staffer calls the moment a ‘free campaign commercial for Democrats’ Former Ted Cruz staffer calls the moment a ‘free campaign commercial for Democrats’

Read More Killer set to be sentenced this week and faces up to life imprisonment for the 1996 murder Killer set to be sentenced this week and faces up to life imprisonment for the 1996 murder

Read More Republicans say the Biden administration is harassing the Twitter CEO for political reasons The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent more than a dozen letters to Twitter following Elon Musk’s takeover of the company, including demands that he turn over the names of journalists he gave internal documents to, according to a report…

Read More Dana Hyde served in the administrations of former US presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama Former Clinton and Obama administration lawyer Dana Hyde was injured aboard a private plane and died in a Hartford, Connecticut hospital following an emergency landing on Friday, state police told the media on Monday. Hyde’s identity had not…

Read MoreThousands of women rally across major cities challenging patriarchy and highlighting issues such as sexual harassment.Thousands of women rally across major cities challenging patriarchy and highlighting issues such as sexual harassment.

Read More Video appears to capture the moment Americans Latavia ‘Tay’ Mcgee, Shaeed Woodard, Zindell Brown and Eric James Williams were kidnapped in Matamoros – an area dominated by the Gulf drug cartel Video appears to capture the moment Americans Latavia ‘Tay’ Mcgee, Shaeed Woodard, Zindell Brown and Eric James Williams were kidnapped in Matamoros…

Read More Mr Biden’s budget proposal will reportedly cut $3 trillion from the US budget deficit Mr Biden’s budget proposal will reportedly cut $3 trillion from the US budget deficit

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Read MoreEx-PM criticises the federal government’s decision to ban public gatherings which forced him to call off election rally.Ex-PM criticises the federal government’s decision to ban public gatherings which forced him to call off election rally.

Read More LaTavia “Tay” McGee and Eric survived a terrifying abduction in Matamoros, but by the time Mexican authorities rescued them from a “stash house” four days later, their friends Zindell Brown and Shaeed Woodard had been killed before their eyes. Andrea Blanco reports LaTavia “Tay” McGee and Eric survived a terrifying abduction in Matamoros,…

Read MoreIt’s a major international mystery with global consequences: Who was behind the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines last year in the Baltic SeaIt’s a major international mystery with global consequences: Who was behind the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines last year in the Baltic Sea

Read MoreThe panel, formed by a new Republican majority, is aiming to establish how the coronavirus emerged.The panel, formed by a new Republican majority, is aiming to establish how the coronavirus emerged.

Read More Police fire teargas at protesters rallying against the ‘Russian law’ critics say could harm efforts to join the EU Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Georgia’s capital for a second day to rally against a “foreign agents” law that critics say would limit press freedom and undercut the country’s efforts…

Read More PM will join Indian leader to celebrate ‘75 years of friendship through cricket’; former ombudsman Richard Glenn gives evidence. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The MCG’s world record for largest crowd to attend a day of Test cricket is likely…

Read MoreEven as layoffs rose in January and job cuts were higher than initially thought in 2022, job market remains strong.Even as layoffs rose in January and job cuts were higher than initially thought in 2022, job market remains strong.

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Read More Moscow “probably” doesn’t want direct conflict, intelligence community chiefs told the Senate The US intelligence community believes Russia does not want a direct military confrontation with NATO, but there is potential for the conflict in Ukraine to escalate, according to the annual threat assessment delivered to the Senate by spy chiefs on Wednesday.…

Read More White House says Fox News put forward ‘false depiction of the unprecedented, violent attack on our Constitution and the rule of law’ White House says Fox News put forward ‘false depiction of the unprecedented, violent attack on our Constitution and the rule of law’

Read More Teenager stayed at scene and called 999 after hitting pedestrian Linda Davis, 71, who sustained severe head injury and died A 14-year-old boy has been sentenced for causing the death of a woman after colliding with her while riding a private e-scooter on the pavement. The boy, who cannot be named for legal…

Read More Francisco Torres being held at the Wyatt Detention Facility in Rhode Island Francisco Torres being held at the Wyatt Detention Facility in Rhode Island

Read MorePeople around the world demonstrate, attend conferences and hold artistic events to mark International Women’s Day.People around the world demonstrate, attend conferences and hold artistic events to mark International Women’s Day.