Month: December 2023

Read More Samira Sabzian is among 800 people executed by Iranian authorities in 2023 Samira Sabzian is among 800 people executed by Iranian authorities in 2023

Read More Defence lawyer called former Liberal staffer ‘fundamentally dishonest’ as judge said some of Lehrmann’s and Brittany Higgins’ evidence ‘can’t be accepted’ Defence lawyers in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial have used their closing arguments to describe the former Liberal staffer as a “fundamentally dishonest man”, suggesting his repeated mistruths about the events of…

Read More The threat follows news of Washington planning to set up a coalition to stop attacks on cargo vessels US warships will be attacked if Yemen’s Houthis are targeted by Washington, the group’s leader Abdel-Malek al-Houthi warned on Wednesday, reacting to the news of the US setting up a coalition to counter their attacks…

Read MoreMohamed Muizzu broke with long tradition of Maldivian presidents visiting New Delhi first to travel to Ankara instead.Mohamed Muizzu broke with long tradition of Maldivian presidents visiting New Delhi first to travel to Ankara instead.

Read More In today’s newsletter: Patients across the UK have been warned of serious disruption as junior doctors begin one of the most devastating strikes in NHS history • Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First Edition Good morning. The colder months are always more challenging for the NHS. More people get sick, there…

Read More Australians may have to pay more for tropical produce as farmers reel from crop damage caused by ex-cyclone Jasper Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast Mangoes, bananas, papaya and avocadoes are among produce destroyed in far north Queensland as…

Read MoreUsers are unable to view posts on the social media site with a message that says”Welcome to X!”Users are unable to view posts on the social media site with a message that says”Welcome to X!”

Read MoreMore than 20,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7.More than 20,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7.

Read More Militant group won’t discuss releasing more hostages until Israel ends its Gaza campaign, says adviser to leader Ismail Haniyeh, while Israeli PM vows to continue war ‘to the end’ Welcome back to our live coverage of the Israel-Gaza war. I’m Adam Fulton and here’s a rundown on the latest development to bring you…

Read MoreA romance that united sports and music fans, a celestial wonder that drew millions of eyes skyward and a spiritual homecoming for some Native American tribes were just some of the moments that inspired us and brought joy in 2023A romance that united sports and music fans, a celestial wonder that drew millions of…

Read MoreThe United States, key allies and Arab nations are engaging in high-level diplomacy in hopes of avoiding another U.S. veto of a new U.N. resolution on desperately needed aid to Gaza ahead of a long-delayed vote now scheduled for Thursday morningThe United States, key allies and Arab nations are engaging in high-level diplomacy in…

Read More Moscow’s soccer authorities have rejected a switch to Asia’s confederation The Russian Football Union (RFU) will “fight” for its membership in European football’s governing body, according to a top sports official. The Russian national team and clubs were banished to the periphery of the sport due to sanctions imposed by FIFA and UEFA…

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Read More Fiona Hill, a former White House Russia expert, reveals in a podcast why Moscow is eager for the ex-president to return Vladimir Putin has had Donald Trump’s “number for some time … knows how to manipulate him” and still sees him “as an asset”, the former White House Russia expert Fiona Hill said,…

Read More Number held without charge at historic high amid intensified wave of arrests after 7 October attacks by Hamas Israel-Gaza war – live updates More than 8,000 Palestinians are being held in Israeli jails, amid an intensified wave of arrests and detentions in Gaza and the West Bank since the 7 October attacks by…

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Read MoreUkraine has high corruption levels but is keen to show it is using reconstruction aid properly.Ukraine has high corruption levels but is keen to show it is using reconstruction aid properly.

Read More Landmark report suggests all unsolved homicides from 1970 to 2010 be reviewed by force Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales police should undergo mandatory training concerning the LGBTQ+ community and the investigation of possible hate…

Read More Eyvin Hernandez was released after more than 21 months in Venezuelan custody. The deal also included the return of a fugitive known as “Fat Leonard.” Eyvin Hernandez was released after more than 21 months in Venezuelan custody. The deal also included the return of a fugitive known as “Fat Leonard.”

Read More Electric scooter company Bird Global announced Wednesday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection in an attempt to stabilize its wobbly finances. The move marks a sobering comedown for a formerly high-flying startup that was trying to make it easier to get around big cities in an environmentally friendly way with its fleet…

Read MoreTensions between the two nations have risen this year, with China attempting to disrupt Filipino ship resupply missions.Tensions between the two nations have risen this year, with China attempting to disrupt Filipino ship resupply missions.

Read More AUSTIN, Texas, US, Dec 20 (IPS) – The city of Austin, Texas, on the U.S.-Mexico border, had 945,000 residents in 2021 and on average each household owned two cars, hundreds of them electric. Among the manufacturers of these electric vehicles are companies such as the US Tesla, Ford and General Motors (GM). Read…

Read More Report also calls for spit hoods to be banned and strip searches to be limited after UN visit last year Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The United Nations’ anti-torture watchdog has urged Australia to curb the extraordinary…

Read More French president says he is ‘great admirer’ of Depardieu and that actor ‘makes France proud’ French President Emmanuel Macron has said film icon Gérard Depardieu, accused of rape, has become the target of a “manhunt”, as the actor faces fresh scrutiny over sexist comments. “You will never see me participate in a manhunt,”…

Read More Kim Jong-un said Pyongyang will not “hesitate” to use nuclear weapons, if provoked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has praised the country’s military for the successful test-launch of a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that is potentially capable of striking any target in the mainland United States. On Monday, Pyongyang tested its solid-fuel…

Read MoreAs the last French anti-jihadist forces leave, US troops remain with the military junta’s blessing.As the last French anti-jihadist forces leave, US troops remain with the military junta’s blessing.

Read MorePresident Javier Millei announces radical measures, including spending cuts and a drastic currency devaluation.President Javier Millei announces radical measures, including spending cuts and a drastic currency devaluation.

Read More Former president holds lion’s share of electorate but signs of his limits show in new poll Former president holds lion’s share of electorate but signs of his limits show in new poll

Read MoreAs the war enters its 666th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 666th day, these are the main developments.

Read MoreChina’s prospects for 2024 look uncertain, as a year that opened free of COVID-19 lockdowns winds down without the dreamed of robust recovery for the world’s No. 2 economyChina’s prospects for 2024 look uncertain, as a year that opened free of COVID-19 lockdowns winds down without the dreamed of robust recovery for the world’s…

Read MoreThe companies behind CNN, HBO and Mission Impossible are in early stage talks to join forces.The companies behind CNN, HBO and Mission Impossible are in early stage talks to join forces.

Read MoreIsmail Haniyeh, Hamas’ top political leader, traveled from Qatar to Cairo on Wednesday as sources told CBS News the militant group is attempting to secure a cease-fire with Israel. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem.Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ top political leader, traveled from Qatar to Cairo on Wednesday as sources told CBS News the militant group…

Read More Malaysia has made the move to protest “atrocities” against the Palestinians in Gaza Malaysia will not allow Israeli-flagged ships or vessels headed for Israel to dock or load cargo in its ports, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Wednesday. The ban was implemented in protest against Israeli “atrocities and massacres” in Gaza, he…

Read MoreIndigenous people are addressing the challenges of colonisation and holding government to account.Indigenous people are addressing the challenges of colonisation and holding government to account.

Read MoreBBC Arabic’s Jehad El-Mashhrawi documents fatigue, hunger and climbing over corpses as he fled north Gaza.BBC Arabic’s Jehad El-Mashhrawi documents fatigue, hunger and climbing over corpses as he fled north Gaza.