Month: December 2023

Read MoreMeta blocked news content on its platforms in Canada now that a law requires tech giants pay for it.Meta blocked news content on its platforms in Canada now that a law requires tech giants pay for it.

Read More Previously redacted entries are expected to show associates and victims of the late sex trafficker A federal judge in New York has ruled to unseal the documents that contain the identifying information of an estimated 180 people connected in some manner to Jeffrey Epstein. The convicted pedophile died in 2019 in a New…

Read More The Yemeni group has vowed to continue targeting “Israel-linked” ships The American-led multinational fleet off the coast of Yemen will not stop the Houthis from military operations in support of the Palestinians, the group announced on Tuesday. Drone and missile attacks by the Houthis on international shipping in the Red Sea have already…

Read MoreAn earthquake in northwest China has killed at least 118 people and left hundreds of others injured.An earthquake in northwest China has killed at least 118 people and left hundreds of others injured.

Read More Iranian-backed Houthi militants have vowed to continue their attacks on vessels Iranian-backed Houthi militants have vowed to continue their attacks on vessels

Read MoreHouthi rebels have attacked several vessels in one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors.Houthi rebels have attacked several vessels in one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors.

Read MoreMonique Olivier, 75, was complicit in Michael Fourniret’s murders, including of a British student.Monique Olivier, 75, was complicit in Michael Fourniret’s murders, including of a British student.

Read More The prime minister says he is aiming to ensure ‘strategic balance’ in a changing region; Australia appears set to decline US request to send warship to Red Sea Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast American officials monitored pro-Assange protests in Australia for “anti-US sentiment”, warned of…

Read More Labour given chance to win back seat after Tory MP found to have subjected staff member to bullying and sexual misconduct Labour will get a chance to win back Wellingborough after voters there chose to trigger a byelection after the suspension of their MP, Peter Bone. The recall petition was opened when the…

Read More STOCKHOLM, Dec 19 (IPS) – The climate is warming up because we are accumulating carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels, and all else results from this! So, having a global climate meeting that cannot agree on having this stated in the final statement is like driving your car to the…

Read More Getaway car stolen as armed gang tried to rob cheque cashing business Getaway car stolen as armed gang tried to rob cheque cashing business

Read MoreThe U.S. has helped maintain a cease-fire in the Congo as the nation heads to the polls. Here’s why the central African nation is so vital to American interests.The U.S. has helped maintain a cease-fire in the Congo as the nation heads to the polls. Here’s why the central African nation is so vital…

Read More In liaison committee appearance, PM also says he cannot say when he will deliver on ‘stop the boats’ pledge Rishi Sunak has refused to disclose whether any airline would be willing to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda, amid concerns they could face reputational damage if the deportation plan gets off the ground. The…

Read More Washington had previously blamed the Palestinian group for the end of a week-long truce to facilitate a prisoner-hostage exchange CIA director Bill Burns held talks with Israeli and Qatari officials in Warsaw on Monday as part of a renewed effort to restart hostage and prisoner exchanges between Israel and Hamas, media reports say.…

Read MoreAt least 29 people killed in attacks on a residential area in Rafah in southern Gaza and 13 at refugee camp in north.At least 29 people killed in attacks on a residential area in Rafah in southern Gaza and 13 at refugee camp in north.

Read More Dozens of John and Jane Does to be unmasked in new year, judge rules Dozens of John and Jane Does to be unmasked in new year, judge rules

Read More Grindavik locals had vowed to be back before Christmas to help rebuild the unfortunate port town Grindavik locals had vowed to be back before Christmas to help rebuild the unfortunate port town

Read More President suffers 10 per cent slide in popularity from July high, with his record tackling illegal immigration and taming inflation widely regarded as particular areas of concern President suffers 10 per cent slide in popularity from July high, with his record tackling illegal immigration and taming inflation widely regarded as particular areas of…

Read More Egypt and Saudi Arabia notably absent from Operation Prosperity Guardian as more shipping companies forgo route The US announced the creation of an enhanced naval protection force in operating in the southern Red Sea in an attempt to ward off mounting attacks from Yemen’s rebel Houthis on merchant shipping. Britain said it would…

Read MoreCongolese authorities have long accused UN forces of failing to protect civilians from armed groups in the eastern DRC.Congolese authorities have long accused UN forces of failing to protect civilians from armed groups in the eastern DRC.

Read More Transport for the North says service is deteriorating fast, with fewer than half of trains running on time Business live – latest updates Northern political and transport leaders have called on the UK government to urgently review Avanti West Coast’s operations amid a renewed surge in intercity rail cancellations and delays. The intervention…

Read MoreAt least 100 elephants have died in Zimbabwe’s largest national park in recent weeks because of drought.At least 100 elephants have died in Zimbabwe’s largest national park in recent weeks because of drought.

Read MoreAs the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught in the middle.As the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught…

Read More Deadly winter storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power and deposits flooding and freezing temperatures in its wake At least six people were killed and hundreds of thousands were left without power as a deadly winter storm swept across the north-eastern US on Monday, depositing flooding and freezing temperatures in its wake. Two…

Read MoreEat This with Yara has been named Outstanding Lifestyle Program at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.Eat This with Yara has been named Outstanding Lifestyle Program at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

Read More Donald L Erwin, 59, was last seen in Southern Camden County on 29 December 2013 Donald L Erwin, 59, was last seen in Southern Camden County on 29 December 2013

Read More Opposition politicians excluded from rest of winter session for protesting against parliament security breach More than 140 Indian opposition politicians have been suspended from parliament, the largest number in history, after protesting against a recent security breach at the parliamentary premises. The ruling Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) government was accused of a direct…

Read More MANILA, Philippines, Dec 19 (IPS) – In a coastal community in Tacloban City in Leyte, Philippines, Maria’s life was intricately woven with the ebb and flow of the sea. Her days were filled with caring for her two young children and selling fish caught by her husband at the market. Little did she…

Read More Texas and Hispanic Democrats demand attorney general halt law letting officers arrest migrants deemed to have entered US illegally A group of Texas and Hispanic Democrats have demanded the US attorney general, Merrick Garland, block “the most extreme anti-immigrant state bill in the United States”, which was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on…

Read MoreCeline Dion stepped away from performing last year as she battled “stiff person” syndrome,​ a rare neurological disorder that has affected her ability to walk and sing.Celine Dion stepped away from performing last year as she battled “stiff person” syndrome,​ a rare neurological disorder that has affected her ability to walk and sing.

Read More Family of Kaylee Goncalves want the home to stay standing until Bryan Kohberger’s trial Family of Kaylee Goncalves want the home to stay standing until Bryan Kohberger’s trial

Read More Dignity in Dying says election must break deadlock, with polls consistently showing voter support on issue Campaigners for assisted dying are pinning hopes of a law change on a new cohort of MPs voted in at the next general election, as senior Labour and Conservatives expressed hesitancy over reform. After the TV presenter…

Read More Tiger Tiger fined £120,000 after four customers were hospitalised after ingesting the cleaning chemical A nightclub has been fined after one of its bartenders mistakenly gave customers caustic soda instead of salt with their tequila shots. Four customers were treated in hospital after ingesting the cleaning chemical at the Tiger Tiger nightclub in…

Read More SAINT LUCIA, Dec 19 (IPS) – Buoyed by $800 million in pledges to the Loss and Damage Fund and an unprecedented agreement to transition away from fossil fuels, but grounded in the reality of the work ahead to meet key climate targets, the Caribbean will need to maintain its focus on sustainable agriculture,…

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