Month: December 2023

Read More Health service leader says UK hospitals already face bed shortages and rise in norovirus cases Strikes by junior doctors increase the risk that the NHS will become “overwhelmed” by winter pressures early in the new year, a senior health service leader has warned. Their walkouts, happening at the same time as hospitals are…

Read MoreWomen and children are majority of those killed in the war, according to Hamas-run health ministry.Women and children are majority of those killed in the war, according to Hamas-run health ministry.

Read More Opposition party MPs have occupied the headquarters of Warsaw’s public TV station in protest of sweeping media reforms The Polish state TV channel TVP went dark on Wednesday morning as Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s new government attempts to address media outlets that critics have accused of acting as mouthpieces of the previous administration.…

Read MoreScientists from three institutions used multiple methods of analysis to learn more about the man known as Offord Cluny 203645.Scientists from three institutions used multiple methods of analysis to learn more about the man known as Offord Cluny 203645.

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Read More“Confidential” documents obtained by the BBC show how Iran is dealing with women violating its dress code.”Confidential” documents obtained by the BBC show how Iran is dealing with women violating its dress code.

Read More South Africa’s foreign minister says Moscow’s involvement would facilitate ‘steps toward’ a formal negotiating process A negotiated outcome in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine requires “the two parties around the table,” South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said in an interview with national broadcaster SABC on Tuesday. She said South Africa had…

Read MoreFault Lines examines how state laws in the US can lead to child sexual abuse in religious communities going unpunished.Fault Lines examines how state laws in the US can lead to child sexual abuse in religious communities going unpunished.

Read More Driver reportedly said he was trying to avoid hitting a dog at first, then trying to avoid a parked car, before crashing into Bar:PM An LGBTQ+ bar owner in Missouri who was jailed after police accidentally crashed a cruiser into his establishment is facing charges filed against him by prosecutors – albeit ones…

Read More A doctor who tried to stage his wife’s death as an accident has been sentenced to prison for murder A doctor who tried to stage his wife’s death as an accident has been sentenced to prison for murder

Read More Ukrainian generals are looking to mobilise 500,000 new troops to push back Vladimir Putin’s invading army Ukrainian generals are looking to mobilise 500,000 new troops to push back Vladimir Putin’s invading army

Read More KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec 20 (IPS) – The World Bank insists commercial finance is necessary for achieving economic recovery and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but does little to ensure profit-hungry commercial finance serves the public interest. By failing to address pressing challenges within their purview, the second-ever Bretton Woods institutions’ (BWIs) annual…

Read MorePornhub, Xvideos and Stripchat told they face stricter regulation because they have so many users.Pornhub, Xvideos and Stripchat told they face stricter regulation because they have so many users.

Read More DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas’ top leader traveled to Cairo on Wednesday for talks on the war in Gaza, part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another cease-fire and hostage swap at a moment when the militant group is putting up stiff resistance to Israel’s offensive. Ismail Haniyeh’s visit came…

Read More Overdose-related deaths are the highest they’ve ever been in the UK, and a super-strong new drug is hitting the streets Major cities in the UK may risk facing a similar epidemic of synthetic opioid deaths as in the US, a top police chief told the Telegraph on Wednesday. The epidemic of drug overdoses…

Read MoreBodhana Sivanandan wins after beating an international master at the European blitz championships.Bodhana Sivanandan wins after beating an international master at the European blitz championships.

Read More Agreement comes after years of wrangling in wake of 2015 crisis that saw more than one million people reach the bloc Agreement comes after years of wrangling in wake of 2015 crisis that saw more than one million people reach the bloc

Read MoreIsrael says Khan Younis is the new “city of terror” as CBS Correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports a cease-fire deal is being discussed by Hamas and Israel but is not expected imminently.Israel says Khan Younis is the new “city of terror” as CBS Correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports a cease-fire deal is being discussed by Hamas…

Read MoreImmigration officials say they’re seeing significant increases in illegal crossings by migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. It comes as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed what some are calling the harshest anti-immigration law in modern U.S. history. CBS News’ Omar Villafranca reports from Eagle Pass, Texas.Immigration officials say they’re seeing significant increases in illegal crossings…

Read MoreIceland’s volcanic eruption could go on for months, a foreign minister warns. Local officials stress that there is no threat to life and no reports of injuries. BBC correspondent Sofia Bettiza reports.Iceland’s volcanic eruption could go on for months, a foreign minister warns. Local officials stress that there is no threat to life and…

Read More Pornhub, XVideos and Stripchat will now fall under new online content rules under the Digital Services Act The EU has added some of the most popular adult websites – Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos – to its list of “very large online platforms” that must follow strict guidelines under the so-called Digital Services Act…

Read MoreThe Canadian prime minister has called for a ceasefire in Gaza but he still refuses to welcome Palestinian refugees.The Canadian prime minister has called for a ceasefire in Gaza but he still refuses to welcome Palestinian refugees.

Read MoreBusinessman Alex Saab, an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, faces conspiracy and money laundering charges in Florida.Businessman Alex Saab, an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, faces conspiracy and money laundering charges in Florida.

Read More GT Karber’s book of challenges beats Richard Osman’s The Last Devil to Die and Guinness World Records to top spot The murder mystery puzzle book Murdle by US writer GT Karber has climbed the UK bestsellers chart to become this year’s Christmas No 1 book, beating Richard Osman’s The Last Devil to Die…

Read More A freaked-out Donald Trump reacted to the news that he has been removed from the Colorado ballot after a court found him ineligible for the presidency for having engaged in insurrection in connection to his attempt to overturn the 2020 election and the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. A freaked-out Donald Trump reacted…

Read More Andrew Haigh’s romance, starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal, secures nine London critics’ circle film award nods, closely followed by Oppenheimer with seven British drama All of Us Strangers has consolidated its position as a serious awards-season contender with nine nominations at the London critics’ circle film awards, including film of the year.…

Read More Previous investigation into claim by journalist Florence Porcel was dropped and presenter denies allegation A high-profile French television presenter accused by 20 women of sexual assault and harassment has been formally put under investigation for alleged rape. Patrick Poivre d’Arvor, known as PPDA, is alleged to have forced the journalist and author Florence…

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Read MoreA key immigration reform passed in the French government on Tuesday was reliant on far-right votes.A key immigration reform passed in the French government on Tuesday was reliant on far-right votes.

Read MoreIsmail Haniyeh’s trip comes as Israel signals possibility of another truce, although key sticking points remain.Ismail Haniyeh’s trip comes as Israel signals possibility of another truce, although key sticking points remain.

Read MoreThe MPs began their protest after parliament backed a move to “depoliticise” the public media.The MPs began their protest after parliament backed a move to “depoliticise” the public media.

Read More Colleages at 6ABC devastated after two crew members died after Action News chopper crashed in New Jersey Colleages at 6ABC devastated after two crew members died after Action News chopper crashed in New Jersey

Read MoreSosthene Munyemana, 68, has been found guilty on charges of genocide despite denying any wrongdoing.Sosthene Munyemana, 68, has been found guilty on charges of genocide despite denying any wrongdoing.

Read MoreIsrael’s war with Hamas in Gaza rages, with the death toll reportedly nearing 20,000, amid hopes for new cease-fire negotiations.Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza rages, with the death toll reportedly nearing 20,000, amid hopes for new cease-fire negotiations.

Read MoreIn Uganda, sex workers face stigma and abuse. But a sisterhood within the brothels is helping them navigate challenges.In Uganda, sex workers face stigma and abuse. But a sisterhood within the brothels is helping them navigate challenges.