Month: December 2023

Read More America’s economy will be wiped out if Joe Biden stays in power, the former president claimed Former US President Donald Trump has warned that the national economy will completely collapse if he does not return to the White House next year. He described the grim scenario in a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday. …

Read More Scottish singer says six-month hiatus from live shows after struggling during his performance at Glastonbury helped him ‘cope better with my Tourette’s and anxiety issues’ Lewis Capaldi has said he is “going to continue taking some time to carry on looking after myself” after his six-month hiatus from touring yielded an improvement in…

Read More“I don’t want to lock myself in a fortress. I want to be myself,” Crown Prince Frederik once said.”I don’t want to lock myself in a fortress. I want to be myself,” Crown Prince Frederik once said.

Read More Defence secretary says UK would not hesitate to take ‘direct action’ after US sank boats targeting a container ship Britain is reportedly considering airstrikes on Houthi rebels after the US said its navy sank three boats that had been targeting a container ship in the Red Sea. Grant Shapps, the defence secretary, said…

Read More 68-year-old held on suspicion of murder after two women found in house in Cheadle A man has been arrested after two women were found dead at a house in Cheadle, Staffordshire, on New Year’s Eve. The 68-year-old was arrested on suspicion of two counts of murder, Staffordshire police have said. Continue reading…68-year-old held…

Read More Nick McKim says national security committee documents used to justify the war may answer questions about momentous foreign policy decision Morrison government failed to hand over national security documents The release of the 2003 cabinet papers “barely scratches the surface” of the Howard government’s “disastrous decision to go to war in Iraq” and…

Read More Measures include target for British food in public institutions and seeking veterinary deal with EU Labour has pledged to improve food security and boost the UK’s agriculture sector with a “new deal for farmers”, including a target that at least half of the food used in hospitals, schools and prisons is British. Condemning…

Read More Reports name Hoskins as woman who died after being hit by car in Adelaide and Dennis as the driver Two-time Olympian and former world champion cyclist Melissa Hoskins has died after she was struck by a car in Adelaide’s inner north. Hoskins’ husband and fellow Australian Olympic cyclist, Rohan Dennis, has reportedly been…

Read MoreManchester City midfielder says experience was ‘traumatic’Robbers reportedly took £1m worth of jewellery and watches Jack Grealish has spoken of his devastation and the “traumatic experience” of burglars targeting his home. Raiders struck at the England and Manchester City midfielder’s Cheshire mansion during his club’s Premier League match at Everton on Wednesday. Members of…

Read More Pioneering initiative to consider children’s addresses after coroner ruled air pollution a factor in death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, nine Doctors at Great Ormond Street are being encouraged to consider air pollution levels at their patients’ home addresses when assessing the causes of their illnesses, under an innovative pilot scheme. Data showing the average…

Read MoreSydney and Auckland are among the first major cities to mark the new year with grand firework displays.Sydney and Auckland are among the first major cities to mark the new year with grand firework displays.

Read MoreKiplagat’s body was found with a knife wound to his neck, suggesting he was murdered, according to the local police.Kiplagat’s body was found with a knife wound to his neck, suggesting he was murdered, according to the local police.

Read More South-east Queensland and north-east NSW may be hit by flash flooding, but across the far north temperatures will remain in the 40s Heavy rainfall was expected to batter parts of Australia’s east coast on New Year’s Day, with flood-ravaged communities bracing for more potential flash flooding. Residents of Queensland’s far south-east including the…

Read More Sarah Matthews, Cassidy Hutchinson and Alyssa Farah Griffin insist Trump’s behavior would be worse if he wins second term The re-election of Donald Trump in 2024 could “end American democracy as we know it”, according to three women who worked for him in the White House during his chaotic term in office. All…

Read More Over 300,000 people were on track to cross as Biden makes urgent efforts to curb migrant flows that have become political liability More than 300,000 people were on track to cross the US-Mexico border in December without authorization and are being processed by American immigration officials, a tally that sets the latest monthly…

Read More ‘He absolutely should recuse himself. The question is, what do we do if he doesn’t recuse himself?’ ex-constitutional law professor Jamie Raskin says ‘He absolutely should recuse himself. The question is, what do we do if he doesn’t recuse himself?’ ex-constitutional law professor Jamie Raskin says

Read MoreRussia’s economy withstands Western sanctions, while US political divisions are worrying Kyiv.Russia’s economy withstands Western sanctions, while US political divisions are worrying Kyiv.

Read More Just one in ten respondents to a survey conducted three years after the UK left the EU said they were better off financially Most UK residents now believe Brexit has been bad for the economy, according to an Opinium poll conducted to mark the third anniversary of the country’s departure from the EU…

Read MoreThe celebrations come as ongoing conflicts raise security concerns and lead to muted or cancelled festivities.The celebrations come as ongoing conflicts raise security concerns and lead to muted or cancelled festivities.

Read MoreAs the year draws to a close, Al Jazeera talks to five people who have lost everything but hope and prayers.As the year draws to a close, Al Jazeera talks to five people who have lost everything but hope and prayers.

Read More Heavy bombing continues, while Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has shown unparalleled ‘morality’ in its conduct in Gaza Israel-Gaza war – live updates At least 68 people have been killed in Gaza in the past 24 hours, as the three-month-old conflict between Israel and Hamas rolls into the new year with no end in…

Read More Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a campaign rally on the third anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riots. Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a campaign rally on the third anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riots.

Read More ‘Ocean Safety Officers were transporting a male who sustained injuries from a shark encounter via jet ski to shore,’ police say ‘Ocean Safety Officers were transporting a male who sustained injuries from a shark encounter via jet ski to shore,’ police say

Read MoreIsrael’s far-right finance minister says Israelis who would replace Palestinians would ‘make the desert bloom’.Israel’s far-right finance minister says Israelis who would replace Palestinians would ‘make the desert bloom’.

Read More The queen announced during her New Year’s speech that she would abdicate on the 52nd anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX. (Image credit: Keld Navntoft/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) The queen announced during her New Year’s speech that she would…

Read MoreSantiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men’s football World Cup in Qatar.Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men’s football World Cup in Qatar.

Read MoreDenmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced that she plans to leave the throne to make way for her son, Crown Prince Frederik.Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced that she plans to leave the throne to make way for her son, Crown Prince Frederik.

Read More Boy and girl pulled from the water by members of the public on Sunday afteroon, but could not be revived Two young children have died after they were found floating in Perth’s Swan River on New Year’s Eve. The boy and girl, both under 10, were spotted at Burswood near Perth Stadium about…

Read More Popular Danish monarch, known for her artistic leanings and her sartorial choices, has unexpectedly announced that she will abdicate in January Popular Danish monarch, known for her artistic leanings and her sartorial choices, has unexpectedly announced that she will abdicate in January

Read MoreThe Danish queen announces abdication on January 14 during New Year’s Eve address live on TV.The Danish queen announces abdication on January 14 during New Year’s Eve address live on TV.

Read More As Israel steps up its strikes on central areas of Gaza, residents are forced to flee towards Rafah at the southern edge of the besieged territory. Tom Bennett speaks to those struggling for food and water as they dodge airstrikes, and hospital staff dealing with an influx of patients As Israel steps up…

Read More People gather for firework displays in major cities to usher in the new year Hong Kong is also a city that always puts on a spectacular show to welcome the new year, and this year is no exception, with a laser show over Victoria harbour. I should point out at this moment that…

Read MoreMeanwhile, Israel bombed Aleppo and Neirab, leaving Syrians trapped between two forces raining fire from the sky.Meanwhile, Israel bombed Aleppo and Neirab, leaving Syrians trapped between two forces raining fire from the sky.

Read More Monarch will step down on 14 January, the 52nd anniversary of her accession, and leave the throne to her son Frederik The Queen of Denmark has announced that she is to abdicate after 52 years on the throne. Announcing the surprise news to the nation in her new year speech, Queen Marghrethe II…

Read MoreA survey released last month suggests approximately 60 percent of Brazilian Muslims experienced religious intolerance.A survey released last month suggests approximately 60 percent of Brazilian Muslims experienced religious intolerance.