Month: March 2023

Read More The inequalities faced by women in the real world are also prevalent online. On International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March, the UN is raising awareness of these disparities, and putting forward a vision of fairer digital future for all. Read the full story, “Cracking the code to a fairer digital future for…

Read MoreGiving nuclear energy a “sustainable” label in a key EU regulation could derail progress on climate change.Giving nuclear energy a “sustainable” label in a key EU regulation could derail progress on climate change.

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Read MoreFour Americans were hauled off in a pick-up truck after allegedly being caught in the crossfire of a shootout.Four Americans were hauled off in a pick-up truck after allegedly being caught in the crossfire of a shootout.

Read More Latest updates: home secretary says ‘it’s vital we fix this problem’ as Rishi Sunak prepares to face Keir Starmer at PMQs Good morning. When Rishi Sunak made five pledges in January, four of them looked relatively easy to meet, and one of them looked impossible. He promised to “pass new laws to stop…

Read More Ferocious STV battle revealed fissures within Scottish National party as Forbes, Yousaf and Regan traded blows It was billed as the first chance for candidates for Scottish National party leadership to speak directly to the country. But at Tuesday’s first televised debate, after five fairly bland party hustings, the message the three prospective…

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Read More Sleet and snow expected across southern England and south Wales as hail showers will affect Scotland’s northern coasts Here are some pictures of the arctic conditions seen across the UK. Good morning Continue reading…Sleet and snow expected across southern England and south Wales as hail showers will affect Scotland’s northern coastsHere are some…

Read MoreProposed law would need certain media outlets, NGOs to register as ‘agents of foreign influence’.Proposed law would need certain media outlets, NGOs to register as ‘agents of foreign influence’.

Read MoreCourt ruled the desk calendar contained pictures of yellow rubber ducks that mocked Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn.Court ruled the desk calendar contained pictures of yellow rubber ducks that mocked Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

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Read More ‘Everything east of the Bakhmutka River is completely under the control of Wagner’ ‘Everything east of the Bakhmutka River is completely under the control of Wagner’

Read More ‘I was looking for a tote of Christmas ornaments, and that’s when I discovered him,’ wife says ‘I was looking for a tote of Christmas ornaments, and that’s when I discovered him,’ wife says

Read More The government and opposition are backing Legalise Cannabis effort to change ‘unfair’ road safety laws Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Victoria’s drug-driving laws are set to be overhauled for medicinal cannabis users, with both major parties backing a push by Legalise Cannabis over the “unfair”…

Read More Media reports on the Nord Stream attacks are a coordinated effort to divert attention, says Russia; Europe will never accept this threat to European security, says EU Commission president Russia-Ukraine war at a glance Russian forces made more than 30 unsuccessful attacks over the past day near Orikhovo-Vasylivka alone, 20 km (12 miles)…

Read MoreThe TV conservationist tells Instagram followers she’s suffered “insurmountable pain” for 10 years.The TV conservationist tells Instagram followers she’s suffered “insurmountable pain” for 10 years.

Read More Woman who did not have a permit to keep alligator as a pet confessed to taking an egg from zoo near Austin 20 years ago A Texas zoo said it had taken back an 8ft alligator which was stolen as an egg more than 20 years ago, then kept as a backyard pet.…

Read More Advanced genetic testing revealed the murder victim as Patricia Ann Tucker, who was found dead on the side of a logging road For nearly 45 years, authorities did not know the name or life story of a woman who was shot dead and left off the side of a logging road in western…

Read More Non-native species are now more numerous in wild – with implications for native insects Half of Britain and Ireland’s native plants have declined over the past 20 years, with non-native species now more numerous in the wild, a major study has found. Thousands of botanists from the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland…

Read More Consumer champion and charities seek a policy that supports UK households hit hardest by high bills Charities and the consumer champion Martin Lewis have ramped up pressure on the government to implement a “social tariff” for energy, which new research estimates could save 12m households on the lowest incomes up to £1,500. Citizens…

Read MorePolice fire water cannon and tear gas at protesters who say the new draft law limits press freedom.Police fire water cannon and tear gas at protesters who say the new draft law limits press freedom.

Read MoreArizona’s Democratic attorney general is suing a rural, Republican-controlled county to stop it from transferring all election duties from a nonpartisan office to the elected county recorderArizona’s Democratic attorney general is suing a rural, Republican-controlled county to stop it from transferring all election duties from a nonpartisan office to the elected county recorder

Read MoreAustralia’s Anthony Albanese will travel to US where he is expected to make an announcement on nuclear submarine deal.Australia’s Anthony Albanese will travel to US where he is expected to make an announcement on nuclear submarine deal.

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Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 378th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 378th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More Sharon Kelsey, fired as Logan CEO after reporting misconduct, says Smith’s admission of guilt was a long time coming Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A whistleblower who was fired after reporting the misconduct of a former…

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 MoreIt has become easier for Taiwanese officials to meet US politicians, even though such meetings upset Beijing.It has become easier for Taiwanese officials to meet US politicians, even though such meetings upset Beijing.

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Read More Pyongyang accused Washington and Seoul of continued military provocations despite repeated warnings North Korea has warned of a “realistic” threat of nuclear conflict following another round of American and South Korean military exercises, predicting “catastrophic escalation” in the region.  The North Korean Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday denouncing recent joint air…

Read MoreChinese embassy says it opposes ‘abuse of state power’ following report Berlin will ban Chinese firms from 5G network.Chinese embassy says it opposes ‘abuse of state power’ following report Berlin will ban Chinese firms from 5G network.

Read More BEIJING — China’s foreign minister has warned Washington of “conflict and confrontation” if it fails to change course in relations with Beijing, striking a combative tone amid conflicts over Taiwan, COVID-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Qin Gang’s language appeared to defy hopes China’s might abandon confrontational “wolf warrior” rhetoric. It followed an…

Read More Ex-prime minister says he will remain in politics as he seeks to retain his opposition party’s share of parliamentary seats Former Fijian prime minister Frank Bainimarama has resigned from the Pacific nation’s parliament, weeks after he was suspended for sedition and insulting the president. Bainimarama said he was tendering his resignation “with immediate…

Read More The meeting will reportedly be held in California to avoid triggering Beijing’s ire US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is set to meet Taiwanese President Tai Ing-wen in the United States next month, the Financial Times reported, noting he agreed to skip a planned visit to the island after past American delegations to Taipei…