Month: December 2023

Read More Flight from UAE to Nicaragua was grounded during a refuelling stop in rural France Flight from UAE to Nicaragua was grounded during a refuelling stop in rural France

Read More Some big retailers stay shut as Black Friday overshadows traditional sales and people watch their budgets Shoppers are expected to spend £3.7bn this Boxing Day – but that’s 3% less than a year ago as the sales are now overshadowed by Black Friday events and shoppers remain cautious about their budgets. The fall…

Read More Chair says it is ‘frightening’ that a third of pubs are still being converted or demolished without planning permission The pub industry has faced one its toughest years to date, with businesses closing their doors in large numbers, according to the chair of the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra), as he criticised the…

Read MoreGuided missile destroyers to ‘maintain deterrent presence’ after Israel-linked vessel hit off Indian coast.Guided missile destroyers to ‘maintain deterrent presence’ after Israel-linked vessel hit off Indian coast.

Read MoreThe Ministry of Defence says the ship was struck by Ukrainian aircraft carrying guided missiles.The Ministry of Defence says the ship was struck by Ukrainian aircraft carrying guided missiles.

Read More International Ski Federation urged to cut emissions, while activists warn of damage through heavy use of snowmaking After promising early dumps of snow in some areas of Europe this autumn, the pattern of recent years resumed and rain and sleet took over. In the ski resorts of Morzine and Les Gets in the…

Read MoreNetanyahu says the war is not over and Israeli forces arrest a Palestinian politician – here are the key updates.Netanyahu says the war is not over and Israeli forces arrest a Palestinian politician – here are the key updates.

Read More Two women reported missing in flood waters in Gympie with further severe thunderstorms expected on Boxing Day night, Bureau of Meteorology warns Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to continue to batter the east coast until at least Wednesday evening, as thousands of households remained without power on Boxing Day. Severe weather…

Read More Humanitarian team leader describes ‘human chessboard’ in which thousands of people, already displaced many times, are on the run again amid widening Israeli strikes See all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war Here’s video footage of the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike that hit the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, reportedly killing…

Read MoreUkraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies.Ukraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies.

Read More A charter plane that was grounded in France for a human trafficking investigation arrived in India with 276 Indians aboard early Tuesday. (Image credit: Rafiq Maqbool/AP) A charter plane that was grounded in France for a human trafficking investigation arrived in India with 276 Indians aboard early Tuesday.

Read MoreThey’re raising funds for Gaza, rallying against the war and educating young Indonesians about the conflict.They’re raising funds for Gaza, rallying against the war and educating young Indonesians about the conflict.

Read More BRICS does not need to be transformed into “an organization with a secretariat” Russia’s FM has said BRICS at the moment should not be transformed from a gathering of states into a full-fledged organization with a secretariat, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. In an interview with the Russian channel NTV, Sergey…

Read MoreEighteen people were killed in an Israeli bombing that targeted the Khalifa family home in the Nuseirat refugee camp.Eighteen people were killed in an Israeli bombing that targeted the Khalifa family home in the Nuseirat refugee camp.

Read MoreSuch wedding ceremonies are becoming more common as couples seek to save money.Such wedding ceremonies are becoming more common as couples seek to save money.

Read MoreAir force says Crimea attack destroyed the Novocherkassk, which it said was being used to transport drones.Air force says Crimea attack destroyed the Novocherkassk, which it said was being used to transport drones.

Read MoreIsrael launches barrage of airstrikes on Gaza; South Carolina mechanic reaches a milestone in kindnessIsrael launches barrage of airstrikes on Gaza; South Carolina mechanic reaches a milestone in kindness

Read More The west’s equivocation on Gaza exposes a global order facing mutiny over its domination of the international discourse Richard Haass, the distinguished global analyst, once wrote: “Consistency in foreign policy is a luxury policymakers cannot always afford.” But, equally, glaring national hypocrisy can come with a high price tag, in terms of lost…

Read More While Asia may have a reputation—fostered by some of its own leaders—of having distinct “values” and political concerns from the West, this year showed that some issues are universal, especially as it pertains to human rights and criminal justice reform. The continent, which has long been characterized by conservative social values and a…

Read More President Biden ordered the U.S. military to carry out retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three U.S. servicemembers were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq. (Image credit: Alex Brandon/AP) President Biden ordered the U.S. military to carry out retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three U.S. servicemembers were injured…

Read More Attack destroys major Russian Navy vessel, the landing Novocherkask ship, says Ukrainian air force commander Attack destroys major Russian Navy vessel, the landing Novocherkask ship, says Ukrainian air force commander

Read MoreSoutheast Asian country’s revised residency scheme comes after 2021 revamp significantly tightened eligibility.Southeast Asian country’s revised residency scheme comes after 2021 revamp significantly tightened eligibility.

Read MoreThe attack was conducted by an Iran-affiliated militant group, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.The attack was conducted by an Iran-affiliated militant group, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

Read MoreSchools closed, roads and railways submerged and people forced onto their roofs amid torrential rain.Schools closed, roads and railways submerged and people forced onto their roofs amid torrential rain.

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Read MoreAt least seven bodies of displaced Palestinians ‘shot point-blank’ were recovered at the Shadia Abu Ghazala School.At least seven bodies of displaced Palestinians ‘shot point-blank’ were recovered at the Shadia Abu Ghazala School.

Read MorePresident Joe Biden has ordered retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three U.S. servicemembers injured in a drone attack in Northern IraqPresident Joe Biden has ordered retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three U.S. servicemembers injured in a drone attack in Northern Iraq

Read MoreChina’s pandas have returned home and its wolf warriors have fallen silent as Beijing shifts its diplomatic approach.China’s pandas have returned home and its wolf warriors have fallen silent as Beijing shifts its diplomatic approach.

Read MoreProsecutors launch a homicide investigation into the five deaths in the small town of Meaux.Prosecutors launch a homicide investigation into the five deaths in the small town of Meaux.

Read More We’ll only get better at shooting you down, Zelenskiy warns Russian pilots; Adviivka facing ‘third wave’ of attacks See all our Russia-Ukraine coverage A huge explosion and fireball engulfed part of the Crimean port of Feodosia early on Tuesday morning. Ukraine’s air force claimed responsibility after videos circulated online of the blast in…

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Read MoreDraft bill proposed as military looks for hundreds of thousands of new recruits in its fight to eject Russia.Draft bill proposed as military looks for hundreds of thousands of new recruits in its fight to eject Russia.

Read MoreThe completely destroyed town of Mariinka is seen as a gateway to the Russian-held city of Donetsk.The completely destroyed town of Mariinka is seen as a gateway to the Russian-held city of Donetsk.

Read MoreA recent study estimates there are now 170 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean.A recent study estimates there are now 170 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean.

Read MoreAirbus A340 carrying 276 Indian passengers arrives in Mumbai early on Tuesday.Airbus A340 carrying 276 Indian passengers arrives in Mumbai early on Tuesday.