Month: April 2023

Read More The 188-year-old coastguard’s tower in Cornwall is to be moved 100m inland to save it from coastal erosion Perched on an exposed clifftop above the Atlantic, which gnaws ominously at the sandstone and shale foundations below, Bude storm tower in Cornwall has helped to save many mariners from strife over the past two…

Read More France has successfully proved that its presidents aren’t above the law. Pakistan has let its justice system become a weapon of politics. France has successfully proved that its presidents aren’t above the law. Pakistan has let its justice system become a weapon of politics.

Read More Proposition of backing Labour in seats where it has best chance prompts fury from Tory central office The Scottish Conservatives’ leader, Douglas Ross, has said Tories should consider backing Labour in seats where it has the most chance of ousting the SNP, a suggestion that has prompted fury from central office. Ross, who…

Read More Maria das Graças Mota Bernardo had to fight off vultures which landed on the vessel Maria das Graças Mota Bernardo had to fight off vultures which landed on the vessel

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Read More China called the maneuvers a warning to Taipei and “external forces” Beijing has simulated precision strikes on Taiwan during a combined military exercise around the island, Chinese state media reported on Sunday. The maneuvers, involving an aircraft carrier, were launched in response to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s trip to the US. The Taiwanese…

Read MoreThe renowned US academic also spoke to Al Jazeera about his career and positions he regrets not taking in the past.The renowned US academic also spoke to Al Jazeera about his career and positions he regrets not taking in the past.

Read More Experts insist successes of Brussels’ €95bn programme could never be replicated by a UK-only substitute Leading UK scientists have dismissed government plans to provide a UK alternative to the EU’s €95bn research and innovation programme, Horizon, saying that being a member of a major international programme is essential to the country’s future. Last…

Read More A 50-year-old man and his 11-year-old daughter were killed in the blast A 50-year-old man and his 11-year-old daughter were killed in the blast

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 410th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 410th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More Cross-border firing comes after Syria launches six rockets in two batches towards Israel Cross-border firing comes after Syria launches six rockets in two batches towards Israel

Read MorePakistan’s Christians have long been marginalised and pushed into sewer cleaning work. Now, some are fighting back.Pakistan’s Christians have long been marginalised and pushed into sewer cleaning work. Now, some are fighting back.

Read MoreBut it should be nervous about how close Israel has grown to Beijing.But it should be nervous about how close Israel has grown to Beijing.

Read More Watch live as Pope Francis takes part in Easter Mass at the Vatican on Sunday 9 April. Watch live as Pope Francis takes part in Easter Mass at the Vatican on Sunday 9 April.

Read More Company that matches artists with brands is understood to have laid off most of its staff and faces legal action by creditors A tech company that claimed to “democratise creativity” by matching artists with design briefs for major brands is on the brink of collapse after being issued with a winding-up petition over…

Read More Councillors and residents hope to limit the number of daytrippers arriving by boat to preserve the city’s streets and character The ships, at times dwarfing the average apartment building, begin lumbering into Barcelona while much of the city is still asleep. Stretching as long as five buses, some come to embark or disembark…

Read More People may be trapped under the rubble but rescue efforts are being hampered by fire, the mayor of Marseilles says At least five people were injured after a four-story residential building collapsed and caused a major fire in the French port city of Marseilles, Mayor Benoit Payan has said. Locals told the media…

Read More Man and his young daughter killed after forces struck a residential building in the southeastern city; 31 children reunited with families says Save Ukraine What we know on day 410 of the war Thirty-one children were reunited with their families in Ukraine after a long operation to return them from Russia or Russian-occupied…

Read More Climbdown likely after cross-party Lords revolt threatens to defeat Jacob Rees-Mogg’s Retained EU Law Bill Ministers have begun a full-scale retreat over post-Brexit plans to ditch thousands of EU laws by the end of this year, after Tory peers warned they would join a mass cross-party revolt in the House of Lords. The…

Read More Prospective tenants are being asked to provide personal details in order to secure a contract, raising fears of discrimination Renters are being subjected to extreme vetting procedures by letting agents and landlords who are demanding personal statements – and even photographs – to choose between prospective tenants. Amid the worst rental market conditions…

Read More Helsinki’s accession to the US-led bloc sees its leaders embrace Cold War euphoria 30 years too late So, Finland has officially become the 31st member of NATO. It was supposed to join the military bloc together with neighboring Sweden, but Stockholm has so far stumbled because of Turkish intransigence. It will join later,…

Read MoreTaiwan’s defence ministry says it spotted 58 Chinese aircraft and nine warships on second day of drills.Taiwan’s defence ministry says it spotted 58 Chinese aircraft and nine warships on second day of drills.

Read More The Israeli military said its forces attacked targets in Syria after six rockets were launched from Syrian territory in two batches toward Israel in a rare attack from Israel’s northeastern neighbor. (Image credit: Mahmoud Illean/AP) The Israeli military said its forces attacked targets in Syria after six rockets were launched from Syrian territory…

Read More Violators will receive ‘warning text messages as to the consequences’, police say Violators will receive ‘warning text messages as to the consequences’, police say

Read MoreBrutal attacks by Zionist militias on Deir Yassin killed at least 107 Palestinians and made thousands flee other towns.Brutal attacks by Zionist militias on Deir Yassin killed at least 107 Palestinians and made thousands flee other towns.

Read More Joanne Segovia, 64, dismissed following internal investigation into charges filed against her The director of the San Jose police union who was charged with attempting to import synthetic opioids has been fired from the organization. On Friday, the San Jose Police Officers’ Association fired Joanne Segovia after it completed the first phase of…

Read More Ed Davey’s party are fielding the highest proportion of candidates per seats fought since 2007 – while Tory numbers fall The Liberal Democrats claim to be in pole position to hurt the Tories in many of next month’s local elections as figures show they are fielding the highest proportion of candidates since 2007…

Read More Sixty years ago, a little-known Liverpudlian band took to the stage at Stowe school in Buckinghamshire • Samira Ahmed: A tape that takes us back to an era of optimism It was a sweet slice of cultural history and, at the same time, evidence of an unlikely clash of English social classes. The…

Read MoreThe country said six rockets were fired towards the Golan Heights from sites inside Syria.The country said six rockets were fired towards the Golan Heights from sites inside Syria.

Read MoreSDF commander Mazloum Abdi says he was in a convoy with US troops at the Sulaymaniyah airport at time of attack.SDF commander Mazloum Abdi says he was in a convoy with US troops at the Sulaymaniyah airport at time of attack.

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Read More Show of force comes after Taiwanese president Tsai met US House speaker McCarthy this week, despite Beijing warning against it China-Taiwan tensions explained in 30 seconds China began a second day of drills around Taiwan on Sunday as the island’s defence ministry reported multiple air force sorties and said it was monitoring the…

Read More Ben Ferencz tried Nazis for genocidal war crimes and was among the first outside witnesses to document the atrocities of Nazi labor and concentration camps. (Image credit: Armin Weigel/AP) Ben Ferencz tried Nazis for genocidal war crimes and was among the first outside witnesses to document the atrocities of Nazi labor and concentration…

Read MoreAged 37, Aurélien Pradié has exploded onto France’s political stage after ruining Macron’s plans.Aged 37, Aurélien Pradié has exploded onto France’s political stage after ruining Macron’s plans.

Read MoreThe US said it is ‘monitoring Beijing’s actions’ after a visit to California by Taiwan’s president.The US said it is ‘monitoring Beijing’s actions’ after a visit to California by Taiwan’s president.