Month: May 2023

Read More KABUL, Afghanistan, May 04 (IPS) – I am writing from Kabul where I have been living for this past 11 months. I consider myself a friend of Afghanistan, a country full of contrasts that I know since 1986; I have lived here for a little over 12 years. Read the full story, “A…

Read More Billionaire tells of personally losing £1.5bn and ‘painful’ backlash after plea for state loan for Virgin Atlantic Sir Richard Branson has revealed that things got so bad for his businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic that he feared he would lose his entire empire of planes, trains, hotels, health clubs and spaceships. “There was…

Read More WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will meet on Thursday with the CEOs of four major companies developing artificial intelligence as the Biden administration rolls out a set of initiatives meant to ensure the rapidly evolving technology improves lives without putting people’s rights and safety at risk. The Democratic administration plans to announce…

Read More Plans put onus on local authorities to stop air pollution but offer no new funds or powers for traffic calming and other measures Local authorities in England have not been given the funding or powers to fulfil the government’s strategy on air pollution, and air quality in English towns and cities is likely…

Read MoreRewards offered for proof of film’s claim that thousands of Hindu women forcibly converted and made to work for ISIL.Rewards offered for proof of film’s claim that thousands of Hindu women forcibly converted and made to work for ISIL.

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Read More Jesse McFadden shot his wife, her three children and two of her children’s teenage friends before turning the gun on himself Jesse McFadden shot his wife, her three children and two of her children’s teenage friends before turning the gun on himself

Read MoreOne funeral held after the attacks, which also injure five people and damage homes already affected by previous strikes.One funeral held after the attacks, which also injure five people and damage homes already affected by previous strikes.

Read MoreHe was part of a group on a fishing trip in croc-infested waters. A police inspector described his demise as “a tragic, tragic ending.”He was part of a group on a fishing trip in croc-infested waters. A police inspector described his demise as “a tragic, tragic ending.”

Read More The police operation, coordinated by European Union judicial cooperation agency Eurojust, aimed to dismantle a network that includes the ‘ndrangheta, Colombian drug producers and paramilitary groups. (Image credit: Sebastian Gollnow/AP) The police operation, coordinated by European Union judicial cooperation agency Eurojust, aimed to dismantle a network that includes the ‘ndrangheta, Colombian drug producers…

Read More Trump’s confidence came as his lawyers confirmed they will not present a defence case in the civil rape trial Trump’s confidence came as his lawyers confirmed they will not present a defence case in the civil rape trial

Read MoreA Bangkok woman is accused of poisoning to death 14 people in provinces across Thailand.A Bangkok woman is accused of poisoning to death 14 people in provinces across Thailand.

Read More Human Rights Watch follows lead of Pentagon, FBI and CIA to insert its messages into popular film and TV culture Human Rights Watch (HRW) has decided to take on Hollywood to improve the visibility and awareness of humanitarian issues in popular culture. As part of the move, the advocacy group has signed up…

Read More Czech machinery manufacturer Zetor has decided to outfit its new Gerlach 4×4 armored tactical vehicle with Norwegian-made remote weapon station. The Zetor Gerlach 4×4 is a new concept armored tactical vehicle which reflects the new combat and safety factors resulting from new/current skills and experience from the combat deployments of the 21st century.…

Read More With polls closing at 10pm, more than 8,000 council seats in England are up for grabs A reminder: please don’t post anything in the comments below the line about how you voted. That is because, under the Representation of the People Act 1983, we are not allowed to publish that information. The law…

Read More Energy minister Penny Sharpe says state will need to decarbonise its electricity sector at a faster rate Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales faces a “momentous task” to decarbonise its electricity sector and will need to accelerate the state’s transition to renewables, the…

Read More Inquest hears Mohamad Ikraam Bahram’s mother told health workers he was not taking his schizophrenia medication before attack on tourist Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The mother of a man shot dead by police after stabbing a tourist in Brisbane’s central business district told healthcare…

Read More Requirement introduced for first time nationally in fraud crackdown Tell us about using voter ID in the local elections in England Voters face an extra hurdle to cast their ballot in Thursday’s local elections in England, with the introduction of a requirement to produce photo ID. Brought in by ministers in what they…

Read More Chain’s CEO Simon Wolfson warns of ‘very challenging’ 2023 after signalling price rises of 7% The UK clothing and homeware retailer Next has reported a smaller than expected drop in sales in recent weeks but expects a bigger decline in the spring quarter because of the cost of living crisis and colder weather…

Read More The U.S. Department of Defense on Wednesday announced the 37th security assistance pack for Ukraine, which includes Hydra 70 unguided rockets. The package, valued at up to $300 million, includes additional ammunition for U.S.-provided HIMARS, howitzers, artillery and mortar rounds, and anti-armor capabilities that Ukraine uses to push back against Russia’s unprovoked war…

Read More Jesse Watters facing backlash for ‘stigmatisation of immigrants’ and people of colour Jesse Watters facing backlash for ‘stigmatisation of immigrants’ and people of colour

Read MoreTwo of the men killed were allegedly behind a shooting on April 7 north of Jericho that killed three Israeli settlers.Two of the men killed were allegedly behind a shooting on April 7 north of Jericho that killed three Israeli settlers.

Read More Drone attack has sparked Russian calls for elimination of Zelensky, as experts say it could be pretext to escalate violence in Ukraine Drone attack has sparked Russian calls for elimination of Zelensky, as experts say it could be pretext to escalate violence in Ukraine

Read MoreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the Netherlands for a surprise visit to the city that is home to the International Criminal Court, which has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir PutinUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the Netherlands for a surprise visit to the city that is home to the International…

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Read MoreNorwegian striker nets 35th league goal of the season in 3-0 win against West Ham.Norwegian striker nets 35th league goal of the season in 3-0 win against West Ham.

Read MoreAsia Abdelmajid, famous for her stage performances, is buried in the grounds of a kindergarten.Asia Abdelmajid, famous for her stage performances, is buried in the grounds of a kindergarten.

Read More Letter from panel member of fracking inquiry says key recommendations have not been fully implemented Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A letter from one of the panel members of the Northern Territory’s fracking inquiry says the…

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Read More Weight loss giant has reportedly struggled against increasing competition in recent years, including a surge in weight loss drugs Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Weight loss giant Jenny Craig says it will continue its operations in…

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Read More ‘I knew I could get it and I got it and I’m thankful for that because I really wouldn’t want to see the end result if I wasn’t there’ ‘I knew I could get it and I got it and I’m thankful for that because I really wouldn’t want to see the end…

Read More Deion Patterson accused of killing one woman and wounding four others Deion Patterson accused of killing one woman and wounding four others

Read More Report shows state shrank by 138,000 people in 2022, continuing a pandemic trend, but experts warn it’s too soon to declare ‘Cal-exit’ California’s population has continued to plummet, according to a new state report, underscoring a continuing trend as the state scrambles to increase its housing stock and ease a cost of living…