Month: April 2023

Read More A scandal ensues after Beijing’s ambassador in Paris called into question the sovereignty of former Soviet republics Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania have lodged a joint protest at a recent remark by the Chinese ambassador to France, and demanded an explanation from Beijing. Speaking to the media, Lu Shaye called into question the legal…

Read More Sudan is currently into a second week of bloody internal fighting between the army and a powerful paramilitary group Sudan is currently into a second week of bloody internal fighting between the army and a powerful paramilitary group

Read MoreBritish diplomats and their families evacuated from Sudan in a “complex and rapid” operation, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmsBritish diplomats and their families evacuated from Sudan in a “complex and rapid” operation, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirms

Read MoreThe 30-year-old self-styled preacher and Sikh separatist has been arrested after a month-long manhunt by Indian police.The 30-year-old self-styled preacher and Sikh separatist has been arrested after a month-long manhunt by Indian police.

Read More Lieutenant governor has achieved national notoriety over views on LGBTQ+ rights, guns, abortion and more The Republican lieutenant governor of North Carolina, Mark Robinson, formally entered the race for governor at a rally on Saturday. The sharp-spoken social conservative, who has made controversial remarks about LGBTQ+ rights, guns and abortion, said North Carolina…

Read MoreBeijing’s ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, questioned the sovereignty of post-Soviet countries in a media interview.Beijing’s ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, questioned the sovereignty of post-Soviet countries in a media interview.

Read More A new book reveals fresh details about the often turbulent reign of Boris Johnson Former British prime minister Boris Johnson referred to himself as “the Fuhrer” and “the King” as he sharply criticized his former chief adviser Dominic Cummings, according to excerpts from a new book ‘Johnson at 10’ published on Sunday by…

Read More New deputy prime minister says he has experienced ‘frustrations’ dealing with Whitehall officials UK politics live – latest updates Ministers will continue demanding high standards from civil servants in the aftermath of a report that found Dominic Raab exhibited intimidating and abrasive behaviour towards staff, the new deputy prime minister has said. Oliver…

Read More Shocking incident took place in Broward County after workers mistakenly stepped onto property Shocking incident took place in Broward County after workers mistakenly stepped onto property

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Read MoreAs Israeli violence escalates in Jerusalem, we need to reconsider how we, Muslims, do travel to our third holiest site.As Israeli violence escalates in Jerusalem, we need to reconsider how we, Muslims, do travel to our third holiest site.

Read More Potential Republican presidential candidates have popped up in Iowa and New Hampshire, hoping conservative donors and voters want more alternatives to Trump. Potential Republican presidential candidates have popped up in Iowa and New Hampshire, hoping conservative donors and voters want more alternatives to Trump.

Read More Men of Bangladeshi origin say they cannot find new homes, after paying landlord to live in ‘humiliating’ conditions Up to a dozen men who escaped a fatal fire in an overcrowded flat in east London described by one as being “worse than slums in Bangladesh” are facing homelessness from Monday because they cannot…

Read More Until last summer, Thailand had some of the world’s harshest drug laws, with possession of cannabis then punishable by up to 15 years in prison. But on June 9, marijuana was decriminalized and a resurgent cannabis culture has seen dispensaries popping up across the Southeast Asian nation of 70 million. The move was…

Read MoreA young blogger has been unable to leave Sudan since the outbreak of deadly fighting shut down Khartoum’s airport.A young blogger has been unable to leave Sudan since the outbreak of deadly fighting shut down Khartoum’s airport.

Read MoreA top election official in Myanmar has been fatally shot in Yangon in the latest attack attributed to militants opposed to military ruleA top election official in Myanmar has been fatally shot in Yangon in the latest attack attributed to militants opposed to military rule

Read More A couple’s identity as Travellers, and thus their right to live on a plot near his farm, has been questioned by the actor’s lawyers The spot is idyllic – a wooded West Country hillside with tumbling streams and banks of bluebells rising above a picture postcard Dorset town built of honey-coloured stone. But…

Read More David Beckham and Prince of Wales among those paying tribute to Welsh club after Saturday’s historic victory Hollywood celebrities and fans have been celebrating Wrexham AFC’s glorious return to the English Football League in a comeback story that has captivated people across the globe. The club’s co-owner, Ryan Reynolds, paid tribute on social…

Read More Shrewsbury hails unexpected coup of loan of major works by Spanish surrealist A melting watch; a telephone receiver that is really a lobster: the art of surrealism is all about such unlikely juxtapositions. So how about putting the original work of Salvador Dalí , the great Spanish artist who created these famous, bizarre…

Read More Kevin McCarthy kickstarted talks with the White House, but his proposal may not even have the Republican votes to move forward As hundreds of millions of Americans faced a deadline on Tuesday to file their annual tax returns, Congress continued to squabble over paying its own bills. Tax Day came and went this…

Read More Undocumented workers play a crucial role in California’s labor force, but are forced to take exploitative jobs When Irma Mejia moved into a garage with her three children, she was hoping it would be temporary. Then, on the very first payday after pandemic lockdowns went into effect, she says her new manager told…

Read More Currently, workers receive wages only for 13 hours of work on their 24-hour shifts, with the rest 11 hours amounting to unpaid labor Zhu Nu Jun has worked as a home care aide in New York City for eight years, working three 24-hour shifts a week. That increased to four 24-hour shifts a…

Read MoreAs several countries evacuate embassy staff amid continued heavy fighting, we take a look at today’s main developments.As several countries evacuate embassy staff amid continued heavy fighting, we take a look at today’s main developments.

Read More However, the majority of party supporters will back the 80-year-old anyway if he is nominated for the presidential race Less than 50% of Democrats believe Joe Biden should run for the Oval Office for a second term, a new poll has indicated. However, the majority of Democratic respondents said they would still back…

Read More Producers of West End show Vardy v Rooney say surprise legal move to trademark a pun will be referred to in script A big publicity boost for a West End show can come from the most unexpected thing, but a copyright challenge to the title of the play must be among the most…

Read More Award launched at London book fair aims to help older authors take the plunge and submit a first work London book fair, which concluded earlier this month, always brings with it a flurry of headlines about debut authors signing six-figure publishing deals. Most of these have at least one thing in common –…

Read More Parliamentary commissioner for standards urged to open inquiry that could pave way for former justice secretary’s constituents to launch recall petition Parliament’s standards commissioner is facing demands to open an inquiry into Dominic Raab’s conduct, while a local campaign has been launched calling for the former justice secretary to step down as an…

Read More The tradition of bashing pots and pans in protest has been revived, with ministers facing a cookware cacophony across the country The French have turned protesting into an art form. A country synonymous with revolution has given the world the “manure protest”, where tonnes of muck were dumped outside parliament; the “vegetable protest”,…

Read More It comes two days after Russia accidentally dropped a bomb on the same city It comes two days after Russia accidentally dropped a bomb on the same city

Read MoreChina’s vice foreign minister rejects Yoon Suk-yeol declaring Taiwan a ‘global issue’ comparable to North Korea.China’s vice foreign minister rejects Yoon Suk-yeol declaring Taiwan a ‘global issue’ comparable to North Korea.

Read MoreOnline gamers are posting classified documents online to settle arguments over military hardware.Online gamers are posting classified documents online to settle arguments over military hardware.

Read MoreBattles leave staff and patients trapped in hospitals for days as doctors try to treat wounded with few supplies.Battles leave staff and patients trapped in hospitals for days as doctors try to treat wounded with few supplies.

Read More As Khalifa Haftar’s influence emerges, analysts warn the area could be a battleground for multiple players The Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar helped to prepare the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia now fighting for control of Sudan, for battle in the months before the devastating violence that broke out on 15 April, the…

Read More Government accused of creating ‘atmosphere of fear’ with plan to compel schools to inform parents if pupils question gender Teachers in England are warning that young people could be put at risk of harm and homelessness if the government presses ahead with new guidance compelling schools to inform parents if their child is…

Read More Indian police have arrested a separatist leader who has revived calls for an independent Sikh homeland and the secession of India’s northern Punjab state, which has a history of violent insurgency. (Image credit: Prabhjot Gill/AP) Indian police have arrested a separatist leader who has revived calls for an independent Sikh homeland and the…