Month: December 2023

Read More Queen Margrethe II has been on Denmark’s throne for 52 years and is hte longest-serving monarch in Europe Queen Margrethe II has been on Denmark’s throne for 52 years and is hte longest-serving monarch in Europe

Read More ‘This ruling will allow California’s common-sense gun laws to remain in place while we appeal the district court’s dangerous ruling,’ Governor Gavin Newsom says ‘This ruling will allow California’s common-sense gun laws to remain in place while we appeal the district court’s dangerous ruling,’ Governor Gavin Newsom says

Read More London has reportedly drafted a “final warning” to the Yemeni militants, which may be followed by airstrikes Britain is preparing to launch airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi militants in response to a wave of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, The Times reported on Sunday. The US and another European country would…

Read MoreMore than 40 years of war, violence and poverty have created one of the world’s most uprooted populations.More than 40 years of war, violence and poverty have created one of the world’s most uprooted populations.

Read MoreDenmark’s Queen Margrethe II, who has reigned for 52 years, announces surprise abdication live on TV in new year addressDenmark’s Queen Margrethe II, who has reigned for 52 years, announces surprise abdication live on TV in new year address

Read More Kate Vokes, 54, and Archie Vokes, 22, from Manchester, killed while skiing off-piste near Mont Blanc The family of a mother and son who died in an avalanche in the French Alps have said they are “beyond heartbroken” by the tragedy. Kate Vokes, 54, and Archie Vokes, 22, from Manchester were killed when…

Read MoreIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that the Israeli-Hamas war will continue for “many more months.” Meanwhile, there is no end in sight for suffering on the ground in Gaza. Ian Lee reports.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that the Israeli-Hamas war will continue for “many more months.” Meanwhile, there is no…

Read MorePeople around the world gather to celebrate the new year, with fireworks shows in major cities.People around the world gather to celebrate the new year, with fireworks shows in major cities.

Read More Democrat speaks on supreme court stepping in to adjudicate Maine and Colorado rulings that removed Trump from ballots Supreme court justice Clarence Thomas must recuse himself from ruling on Donald Trump’s eligibility for the 2024 presidential election, a prominent Democrat said Sunday, warning that the leading Republican candidate is seeking to become a…

Read MoreHemedti visits Djibouti as East African countries attempt to broker a ceasefire between the RSF and the Sudanese army.Hemedti visits Djibouti as East African countries attempt to broker a ceasefire between the RSF and the Sudanese army.

Read More Radioactive Waste Management says attempt was made to breach the business using LinkedIn Cyber-hackers have targeted the company behind a £50bn project to build a vast underground nuclear waste store in Britain, its developer has said. Radioactive Waste Management, the company behind the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) project, has said that hackers unsuccessfully…

Read More Officials in Democratic Republic of the Congo says Felix Tshisekedi has been re-elected with 73% of the vote The president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, has won a second term in office with a landslide victory, according to provisional results, in a vote opposition leaders have dismissed as a…

Read More The Chinese president’s comments come after he vowed to prevent the island’s secession “by any means” Chinese President Xi Jinping has declared that the reunification of Taiwan and the Chinese mainland is a “historical inevitability,” according to Reuters. Xi made the comments as the island prepares to hold contentious parliamentary and presidential elections. “The…

Read More There have been touching moments — sometimes away from the headlines, and the front lines — that have moved the world this year. (Image credit: Tanya Habjouqa / NOOR for NPR) There have been touching moments — sometimes away from the headlines, and the front lines — that have moved the world this…

Read MoreSydney and Auckland are the first major world cities to celebrate the arrival of 2024.Sydney and Auckland are the first major world cities to celebrate the arrival of 2024.

Read More ‘A second Trump term could mean the end of American democracy as we know it, and I don’t say that lightly,’ former Trump White House director of communications says ‘A second Trump term could mean the end of American democracy as we know it, and I don’t say that lightly,’ former Trump White…

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Read MoreWith Hamas’ deadly October 7 assault on Israel, and the Israeli government’s counteroffensive in Gaza entering its 13th week, military experts are already describing this as one of the most destructive wars of recent times. With both sides resistant to a cease-fire, correspondent Imtiaz Tyab looks at how peace of any kind seems a…

Read More Hours before the attack on the container ship, the U.S. military said it had shot down two missiles fired toward the same ship (Image credit: John C. Clark/AP file photo) Hours before the attack on the container ship, the U.S. military said it had shot down two missiles fired toward the same ship

Read MoreNearly two years after Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine and tried to solidify his hold on the Crimean Peninsula, Ukrainian and Russian forces have fought practically to a deadlock, with both sides doubling down. Correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports on the war that has been especially costly for Russia, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

Read MoreLuton Sixth Form College suspended its student council after a walkout, amid scrutiny of links to an arms major.Luton Sixth Form College suspended its student council after a walkout, amid scrutiny of links to an arms major.

Read MoreBenjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase.Benjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase.

Read More The controversial ruling will allow men to compete against women, provided they’ve had surgery and hormone treatment USA Boxing will allow men who transition to female to fight against biological women under certain conditions, the organization stated in its 2024 rulebook. The decision has been heavily criticized by boxers, with one former champion…

Read More Hundreds of thousands gather in Sydney and Melbourne to enjoy spectacular fireworks displays Australians turned out in their hundreds of thousands to see in the new year under a midnight sky lit up by fireworks. In Sydney, crowds were abuzz and at maximum capacity as revellers crammed picnic rugs together across harbour foreshore…

Read MoreFrom Palestine to Cambodia, Pilger worked extensively to expose human suffering caused by imperialist governments.From Palestine to Cambodia, Pilger worked extensively to expose human suffering caused by imperialist governments.

Read More Joining court would allow investigation of Xi Jinping if he were to order act of war against Taiwan Taiwan’s government is considering joining the international criminal court, in part to increase deterrence of a Chinese attack or invasion. Supporters also say it would help universalise the international legal system, which has a low…

Read More Seoul’s policy of “unification by absorption” does not correspond to Pyongyang’s principles, Kim Jong-un has said North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said it is impossible to achieve reunification between Pyongyang and Seoul because South Korea’s principles are directly opposed to those of his country. Addressing a meeting of the ruling Workers Party,…

Read More NPR’s Rob Schmitz talks with Tom White, director of Gaza affairs for the UN Relief and Works Agency. He says his agency’s aid workers have been hit several times while operating in Gaza. NPR’s Rob Schmitz talks with Tom White, director of Gaza affairs for the UN Relief and Works Agency. He says…

Read MoreThroughout his career, the writer was a vocal critic of Western foreign policy.Throughout his career, the writer was a vocal critic of Western foreign policy.

Read More The Howard government drafted a statement declaring its support for an emissions trading scheme before abruptly changing course The Howard government drafted a statement declaring its support for an emissions trading scheme 20 years ago, only for the idea to be scuttled by business lobbying, newly released documents show. Cabinet papers from 2003,…

Read More New measures are set to come into place in June next year New measures are set to come into place in June next year

Read More Attack came in wake of container ship being struck by a missile Attack came in wake of container ship being struck by a missile

Read More Pictures of happiness, of a disappearing Sierra Leonean island, of a pair of flip-flop-clad feet poking out of the Indian Ocean surf: Here are our photo stories from 2023 that we won’t forget. (Image credit: Tommy Trenchard for NPR) Pictures of happiness, of a disappearing Sierra Leonean island, of a pair of flip-flop-clad…

Read MoreActivists are asking people to turn the New Year’s countdown in their countries into a countdown for a ceasefire.Activists are asking people to turn the New Year’s countdown in their countries into a countdown for a ceasefire.

Read MoreIsraeli control over the corridor between Gaza and Egypt would mean a de facto full reoccupation of the Gaza Strip.Israeli control over the corridor between Gaza and Egypt would mean a de facto full reoccupation of the Gaza Strip.