Month: May 2023

Read More As the results come in, find out how Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems and other parties fared in Thursday’s polls for hundreds of English councils Latest reporting and analysisAbout these elections On 4 May, 230 English councils are holding elections with more than 8,000 seats being contested. Some are for metropolitan boroughs such as…

Read More Police say string of three stabbings appear to be linked Police say string of three stabbings appear to be linked

Read MoreAs the war enters its 436th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the war enters its 436th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More People who sought route to Europe before fighting erupted in Khartoum speak of police brutality, torture and homelessness Ever since fighting erupted in his home town of Nyala, the state capital of South Darfur in Sudan, in mid-April, Khaled’s mobile phone has not stopped ringing. Family members, friends and acquaintances want to know…

Read MoreRepublicans blocking bills about abortion, gun control and gender-affirming healthcare in Oregon this week are basing their boycott on an obscure, 44-year-old state law that requires bill summaries to be written at the reading level of an 8th- or 9th-graderRepublicans blocking bills about abortion, gun control and gender-affirming healthcare in Oregon this week are…

Read MoreThe run-up to May 10 polls sees a polarising campaign by BJP in election rallies, on the streets, and on social media.The run-up to May 10 polls sees a polarising campaign by BJP in election rallies, on the streets, and on social media.

Read MoreUK’s free trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will enter force on May 31.UK’s free trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will enter force on May 31.

Read More Results regarded as crucial to party’s hopes in a future Westminster contest England council local elections – follow the results live Labour has taken control of Plymouth council from the Conservatives in the England local elections – securing a key target in a battleground regarded as crucial to the party’s hopes in a…

Read MoreAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed frustration at the United States’ continuing efforts to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian AssangeAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed frustration at the United States’ continuing efforts to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

Read MoreAt least eight people are killed and several more injured in Serbia’s second mass shooting this week.At least eight people are killed and several more injured in Serbia’s second mass shooting this week.

Read More A 37-year-old man was arrested by police after a 55-year-old man was stabbed at service centre in Haymarket Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A Service NSW worker has been stabbed multiple times at a service centre…

Read More Judge finds Australian Catholic order should not benefit from its ‘own inaction’ in not speaking to known abuser before he died Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A Catholic order has lost its latest attempt to use…

Read MoreAt least eight were killed and 13 injured after attacker in moving car opened fire on people in town south of BelgradeAt least eight were killed and 13 injured after attacker in moving car opened fire on people in town south of Belgrade

Read More The unanimous decision was announced on Friday at the Art Gallery of NSW, where all finalists will be exhibited from 6 May Archibald prize 2023 finalists: Sam Neill, Archie Roach, Claudia Karvan and more – in pictures Julia Gutman has won the 2023 Archibald prize for her portrait of Australian singer Montaigne, also…

Read MorePolice were looking for a 21-year-old suspect, who fled after the attack, local media reported.Police were looking for a 21-year-old suspect, who fled after the attack, local media reported.

Read MoreU.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico will seek a third term next year as he champions causes from gun safety to abortion access to a transition toward cleaner sources of energyU.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico will seek a third term next year as he champions causes from gun safety to abortion…

Read MoreUS President Joe Biden tells CEOs their work on AI has ‘enormous potential and enormous danger’.US President Joe Biden tells CEOs their work on AI has ‘enormous potential and enormous danger’.

Read More Police searching for attacker who fired automatic weapon from a moving vehicle in town south of Belgrade, injuring a further 13 At least eight people have been killed and 13 injured in a shooting near a Serbian town about 60 kilometres (37 miles) south of capital Belgrade, state-run media has reported, just one…

Read More The WGA strike, the first in Hollywood for 15 years, could hurt some media companies and help others. The WGA strike, the first in Hollywood for 15 years, could hurt some media companies and help others.

Read MoreFireworks and flares were set off across the city after Napoli’s first Serie A title in 33 years.Fireworks and flares were set off across the city after Napoli’s first Serie A title in 33 years.

Read More Police haven’t yet named gunman Police haven’t yet named gunman

Read More Federal leader refuses to rule out federal intervention after John Pesutto declines to respond to Deeming threat Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The federal leader of the opposition, Peter Dutton, has refused to rule out intervening…

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Read MoreReigning Olympic and world champions aim for a winning start to the season at the World Athletics event in Qatar.Reigning Olympic and world champions aim for a winning start to the season at the World Athletics event in Qatar.

Read More ROME, May 04 (IPS) – Some days ago in Rome, the Italian taxi driver switched on the radio during a longish ride through the usual traffic jam. Music, gossip, and the hourly news bulletin. All of a sudden, the man strongly hit the steering wheel. “They are stupid, those bastards…,” he shouted. Read…

Read MoreNiloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi were detained after they broke the news of Mahsa Amini’s death.Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi were detained after they broke the news of Mahsa Amini’s death.

Read MorePresident Joe Biden is dispatching one his top advisers to Saudi Arabia to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of the oil-rich kingdomPresident Joe Biden is dispatching one his top advisers to Saudi Arabia to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of the oil-rich…

Read More The Secretary of State was appearing at a World Press Freedom Day event The Secretary of State was appearing at a World Press Freedom Day event

Read More Prosecutors reportedly working to establish if former president attempted to hide documents at Florida home Prosecutors reportedly working to establish if former president attempted to hide documents at Florida home

Read More Bankstown association to commence trial of body cameras after Khodr Yaghi had three teeth knocked out Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Body cameras will be worn by referees in a Sydney football association a week after…

Read MoreCaught up in mountainous seas whipped up by Cyclone Isa, the 11 men were rescued from a remote atoll by Australia.Caught up in mountainous seas whipped up by Cyclone Isa, the 11 men were rescued from a remote atoll by Australia.

Read MoreAmid unprecedented crisis, Pakistan’s leaders are locked in a power struggle. What will happen?Amid unprecedented crisis, Pakistan’s leaders are locked in a power struggle. What will happen?

Read MoreAssaults on Brazilian schools are increasing, with 13 in the past two years. What’s behind the rise?Assaults on Brazilian schools are increasing, with 13 in the past two years. What’s behind the rise?

Read MoreA selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Read More If the bank’s asset management chief knew their client ran a sex trafficking ring, the firm could be liable Banking giant JP Morgan could be held liable to the victims of deceased predator Jeffrey Epstein if they show that Jes Staley, the bank’s former head of asset management, was personally aware Epstein was…