Month: April 2023

Read More The self-governing island’s top diplomat, Joseph Wu, told the media that Beijing may be planning a military offensive in 2027 A military conflict between China and Taiwan could take place in 2027, the self-governing island’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has claimed. Appearing on the UK’s LBC radio station on Thursday, Wu said: “We…

Read More Ahead of International Mother Earth Day, observed on 22 April, NASA’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Katherine Calvin, shared her terrestrial and intergalactic experiences with UN News and how viewing the Earth from outer space has driven generations to advance climate action. Read the full story, “First Person: Saving the Earth from space”, on globalissues.org…

Read More On Mother Earth Day, marked annually on 22 April, Naw Ei Ei Min, a member of Myanmar’s indigenous Karen people, explains why indigenous peoples have an important role to play, in protecting the environment and addressing the climate crisis. Read the full story, “First Person: Why indigenous peoples can help save the planet”,…

Read More The Sudanese army said it was coordinating efforts to evacuate diplomats from the U.S., Britain, China and France out of the country on military airplanes, as fighting persisted in the capital. (Image credit: Maheen S via AP) The Sudanese army said it was coordinating efforts to evacuate diplomats from the U.S., Britain, China…

Read MoreNationals from the US, UK, France and China are to be evacuated as fighting in Sudan enters second week.Nationals from the US, UK, France and China are to be evacuated as fighting in Sudan enters second week.

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Read More Britain’s Ministry of Defence claims cracks are appearing in Kremlin’s grip of war narrative Britain’s Ministry of Defence claims cracks are appearing in Kremlin’s grip of war narrative

Read MoreSince Musk took over Twitter, it has changed for the worse, from reinstating previously banned accounts to layoffs.Since Musk took over Twitter, it has changed for the worse, from reinstating previously banned accounts to layoffs.

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Read More Tina Moore unsure how red England shirt left her possession but it is now in hands of mystery private buyer It is the most famous moment in English football. Bobby Moore, the England captain, hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates, holding the World Cup trophy aloft in 1966. While the moment was…

Read MoreAnalysts warn the conflict may have far-reaching consequences not only for Sudan but also on an already unstable region.Analysts warn the conflict may have far-reaching consequences not only for Sudan but also on an already unstable region.

Read More Jury selection will begin next week in E Jean Carroll’s defamation case against Trump Jury selection will begin next week in E Jean Carroll’s defamation case against Trump

Read More Pat Cullen said health secretary’s attempt to block 48-hour nurses’ strike was ‘cruel’ and ‘unacceptable’ The health secretary’s legal challenge against the Royal College of Nursing’s forthcoming strike is a “blatant threat”, the union’s leader has said. Steve Barclay’s decision to refer to the courts, revealed on Friday, is the latest twist in…

Read Moreearthrise explores how faith communities are mobilising to protect our common planetary home.earthrise explores how faith communities are mobilising to protect our common planetary home.

Read MoreNew Zealanders residing in Australia for four years or more can now apply directly for citizenship.New Zealanders residing in Australia for four years or more can now apply directly for citizenship.

Read More Putin and Xi may be exaggerating when they tout their ‘no-limits’ friendship, but Beijing is indeed willing to step up its support if Russian regime reaches the brink of collapse, experts tell Arpan Rai Putin and Xi may be exaggerating when they tout their ‘no-limits’ friendship, but Beijing is indeed willing to step…

Read More Sunday’s event in Peak District will mark anniversary of Kinder Scout protest, seen as crucial in establishing right to roam in UK Up to 1,000 swimmers are expected to head to Kinder reservoir in Derbyshire on Sunday in the biggest trespass of the water to date. The turnout will mark the anniversary of…

Read More The hardware donated by eight countries reportedly fires different rounds, making it impossible for Kiev to buy munitions in bulk Ukraine will likely have to procure a range of different munitions, rather than a single type, for German-made Leopard tanks, Foreign Policy has reported. In a report on Thursday, the media outlet stated…

Read More Staff wearing demon masks try to make competing babies cry, with the first to bawl declared the winner in a centuries-old tradition Dozens of bawling Japanese babies faced off in a traditional “crying sumo” ritual believed to bring the infants good health, which returned for the first time in four years after the…

Read More Thomas Newsome, 36, charged with offences contrary to section 2 and section 8 of the act, Scotland Yard says A serving member of the armed forces has been charged by counter-terrorism police with offences under the Official Secrets Act. Thomas Newsome, 36, was charged on Friday with offences contrary to section 2 and…

Read More Ex-civil service chief Lord Kerslake says ‘completely inaccurate’ statement an attempt to avoid taking responsibility Simon McDonald has denied Dominic Raab’s claims there were civil service “activists” in the Foreign Office and said those who worked under the former minister “worked very hard for him”. Lord McDonald was permanent secretary under Raab when…

Read MoreStrong winds send a man flying, luckily to no harm, while sun chairs get scattered along Miami beach front.Strong winds send a man flying, luckily to no harm, while sun chairs get scattered along Miami beach front.

Read MoreMuslims gather in Indonesia and Malaysia to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the ‘festival of breaking the fast’ after Ramadan.Muslims gather in Indonesia and Malaysia to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the ‘festival of breaking the fast’ after Ramadan.

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Read More Attorneys for the US president’s son have reportedly set up talks with prosecutors about a pending criminal investigation Lawyers representing Hunter Biden have reportedly set up a meeting with US Department of Justice (DOJ) officials to discuss the status of a criminal investigation into President Joe Biden’s son. The meeting will take place…

Read More The bobcat has since been released into the wild The bobcat has since been released into the wild

Read More The fires were set Wednesday and Thursday to about 25 makeshift tents at a camp of about 2,000 people, most of them from Venezuela, Haiti and Mexico, in Matamoros, Mexico, near Brownsville, Texas. (Image credit: Valerie Gonzalez/AP) The fires were set Wednesday and Thursday to about 25 makeshift tents at a camp of…

Read More Jack Teixeira began posting sensitive information on the social platform Discord in February 2022 to a much larger chat group, the New York Times reports Russia-Ukraine war: day 423 at a glanceContinue reading…Jack Teixeira began posting sensitive information on the social platform Discord in February 2022 to a much larger chat group, the…

Read More As the Dominic Raab case has shown, allegations of bullying can be highly subjective Dominic Raab, in his resignation statement, preferred to call it “direct critical feedback” and the “pace, standards and challenge” that he brought to his departments. His allies had previously defended him as someone who simply “expects people to be…

Read More Father speaks out on 30th anniversary of Stephen’s murder as research shows continuing stop and search inequality Scotland Yard surrendered to the racist killers of Stephen Lawrence who are still walking free, his father has said, as he demanded police reopen their investigation and hunt them down. Neville Lawrence said the police decision…

Read More Island shuts 10,000 Russian bank accounts as US and UK put Cypriot lawyers and accountants under sanctions for enabling oligarchs including Roman Abramovich How Cypriot firm helped ‘Orthodox oligarch’ after sanctionsFamily firm that helped pour Abramovich’s millions into Chelsea Back-to-back meetings, an air of discernible panic, policymakers engaged in frantic damage limitation and…

Read More Exclusive: Takeaway drivers claim they were instantly removed from company’s platform with little explanation Takeaway couriers across the UK have been thrown off the Just Eat app for alleged overpayments as small as £1.35, which many contest, according to a new report by campaign group Worker Info Exchange. Just Eat drivers, who in…

Read More More opt for longer loan deals and lower monthly payments as rents soar in cost of living crisis A standard mortgage used to run for 25 years but experts are reporting a growing trend for marathon loans spread over up to 40 years as first-time buyers and movers opt for lower monthly payments…