Month: April 2023

Read More The party’s latest ad campaign launches personal attacks on Rishi Sunak. What’s behind its new ruthless approach? Labour’s new attack ad campaign came as a shock, even to some senior members of the party. Its social media strategy ahead of next month’s local elections started with a highly personal attack on Rishi Sunak,…

Read More Riyadh had previously backed “regime change” in Damascus, but now endorses Syrian unity Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad traveled to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the first such trip since Riyadh cut diplomatic relations with Damascus in 2012. According to a joint press statement after the visit, Saudi Arabia has endorsed Syrian unity and…

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Read More North Korea just can’t seem to stop launching missiles. No matter—or perhaps because of—how angry it makes its rivals, the isolated East Asian nation keeps conducting “tests” that make the world wonder: is it just bombast or is Pyongyang preparing for an actual blast? North Korea has been hell-bent on developing its nuclear…

Read More Remaining in the game may be strategically wise even in the face of near-certain vetoes by US allies The United Kingdom recently struck a deal to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trading bloc, and China is also applying for membership. The trade agreement, which includes a number of…

Read MoreNearly half of all rights activists killed last year were from Colombia.Nearly half of all rights activists killed last year were from Colombia.

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Read MoreDesperate to reach Mayotte, Christian Ally Moussa boarded a small fishing boat in Madagascar.Desperate to reach Mayotte, Christian Ally Moussa boarded a small fishing boat in Madagascar.

Read More North Korea’s latest launch has prompted a warning telling Hokkaido residents to flee or take cover Japanese authorities have issued a brief evacuation order, warning Hokkaido residents that they could be endangered by a North Korean ballistic missile that was expected to land in the northern island’s vicinity on Thursday morning. The launch…

Read MoreWork is under way on a transnational highway through the Gran Chaco, a unique ecosystem in South America.Work is under way on a transnational highway through the Gran Chaco, a unique ecosystem in South America.

Read More Citadel Securities founder is believed to be the 35th richest person in the world Citadel Securities founder is believed to be the 35th richest person in the world

Read More Trial set down for 6 November for former military lawyer accused of leaking classified Australian defence information to journalists Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Former military lawyer David McBride will have waited four years and eight…

Read More Representatives Ro Khanna and Dean Philips tweet echoing sentiments as ailing senator has missed 60 of 82 votes taken so far US representative Ro Khanna has joined in on the calls for California senator Dianne Feinstein’s resignation following her declining health. On Wednesday, the California Democratic representative tweeted, “It’s time for It’s time…

Read MoreBuckingham Palace confirmed Wednesday that Prince Harry will attend his father’s coronation next month. His wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will not attend.Buckingham Palace confirmed Wednesday that Prince Harry will attend his father’s coronation next month. His wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will not attend.

Read MoreNasa’s JPL is developing a snake robot surveyor to search for signs of life in our universeNasa’s JPL is developing a snake robot surveyor to search for signs of life in our universe

Read MoreThe US President has been welcomed to the Republic of Ireland, where he’s been exploring his ancestral ties.The US President has been welcomed to the Republic of Ireland, where he’s been exploring his ancestral ties.

Read More The former US president has gone after his ex-lawyer Michael Cohen for allegedly violating attorney-client privilege Former US President Donald Trump has sued Michael Cohen for more than $500 million in damages, saying his former lawyer damaged his reputation by spreading falsehoods about him and releasing confidential information that he was contractually and…

Read MoreThe Japanese government has since advised residents that the reported missile launch is no longer a threat.The Japanese government has since advised residents that the reported missile launch is no longer a threat.

Read More Nanuq, a one-year-old Australian shepherd, disappeared from a family trip and went on an adventure across the Bering Sea A one-year-old Australian shepherd took an epic trek across 150 miles (241 km) of frozen Bering Sea ice that included being bitten by a seal or polar bear before he was safely returned to…

Read MoreThe vaccine – R21 – was up to 80% effective in early-stage clinical trials.The vaccine – R21 – was up to 80% effective in early-stage clinical trials.

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Read More Kathleen Corradi is the city’s first director of rodent mitigation, tasked with rooting out the city’s infestation of vermin Every New York City mayor has waged war – and mostly lost – against one of humanity’s most cunning and enduring foe: rattus norvegicus. But has the city’s vilest enemy, better known as the…

Read More Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities says measure is needed to protect housing for local families and workers People who convert homes into short-term holiday lets would require planning permission in tourist hotspots in England under government plans. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has said it will consult on…

Read MoreIn interview with BBC, Musk discussed his ownership of Twitter, including layoffs, misinformation and his work style.In interview with BBC, Musk discussed his ownership of Twitter, including layoffs, misinformation and his work style.

Read More The French president has doubled down on his Taiwan rhetoric after American criticism Paris is an ally and not a “vassal” of Washington, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday, defending his comments about “strategic autonomy” of the EU when it comes to the rising tensions between the US and China. “Being an…

Read MoreEmotions are running high in Oregon over a bill that would impose restrictions on gun useEmotions are running high in Oregon over a bill that would impose restrictions on gun use

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Read More The 89-year-old politician has been absent since being diagnosed with shingles in February The 89-year-old politician has been absent since being diagnosed with shingles in February

Read More Mexican prosecutors previously issued an arrest warrant for an unnamed American citizen who they described as the ‘direct aggressor’ Mexican prosecutors previously issued an arrest warrant for an unnamed American citizen who they described as the ‘direct aggressor’

Read More Hippopotamuses descended from the menagerie of Colombian cocaine baron Pablo Escobar are considered an invasive species A hippopotamus descended from the inhabitants of cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar’s private zoo has died after it was struck by an SUV while crossing a highway in northwestern Colombia, environmental authorities told the Associated Press on Wednesday. …

Read More Researchers say improved health screening of people arriving in small boats is needed to prevent outbreaks Health experts are calling for better care for asylum seekers as research reveals small boat crossings have been linked to a sharp increase in diphtheria cases in the UK and across Europe. Reception centres in the UK…

Read More Women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines has vowed to sue after she was assaulted at San Francisco State University An administrator at San Francisco State University has defended the actions of student protesters after women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines was allegedly assaulted during a Turning Point USA event on campus on Thursday. She released…

Read More BBC presenter contributes to £88,000 fund in response to attack on Carly Burd’s initiative to help feed poorer locals Gary Lineker has donated money to a woman’s charity allotment, which had been used to feed more than 1,600 people during the cost of living crisis, after vandals ruined her land by pouring salt…

Read More Piran Ditta Khan, arrested in Pakistan in 2020, is accused of killing police officer in Bradford in 2005 A 74-year-old man has been extradited from Pakistan to be charged with the murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky, who was shot dead in Bradford in 2005. Piran Ditta Khan was brought back to the UK…

Read MoreThe rare determination came less than two weeks after Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia.The rare determination came less than two weeks after Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia.