Month: December 2023

Read MoreSince the war began, Israel has suspended work permits for about 130,000 day workers from the occupied West Bank.Since the war began, Israel has suspended work permits for about 130,000 day workers from the occupied West Bank.

Read More As English water companies plan to hike bills, the Guardian reveals customers are paying a high price for combined debts of £60bn How much of your water bill is swallowed up by company debt? More than a quarter of water bills in London and parts of the south of England have been spent…

Read More Richard Bradley Jr, 40, was charged with three counts of murder this month, in addition to prior charges of murder and arson Richard Bradley Jr, 40, was charged with three counts of murder this month, in addition to prior charges of murder and arson

Read More Plan, which aims to support domestic producers, will also apply to iron, ceramics and cement Business live – latest updates Imported raw materials such as steel and cement will incur a new carbon tax from 2027 under plans designed to support domestic producers and reduce emissions, but the government is facing criticism for…

Read More The Sopranos and White Lotus star and his wife, interior designer Victoria Imperioli, sit down with Clémence Michallon at the newly opened Scarlet Lounge The Sopranos and White Lotus star and his wife, interior designer Victoria Imperioli, sit down with Clémence Michallon at the newly opened Scarlet Lounge

Read More Shadow health secretary says he would be ‘depressed and furious’ if government has not resolved pay dispute by general election The DUP has ruled out agreeing a deal to restore power sharing at Stormont before Christmas, the BBC’s Gareth Gordon reports. He says the government had been hoping to reach a settlement before…

Read More Linda Reynolds’ then chief of staff Fiona Brown was first to interview pair after alleged rape, which Lehrmann has always denied Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Former Liberal staffer Fiona Brown was dramatically compelled to give evidence in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial on Monday on…

Read MoreThe blast occurred in downtown Conakry, at the only oil terminal in the West African country.The blast occurred in downtown Conakry, at the only oil terminal in the West African country.

Read More A 29-year-old man has been arrested and taken to hospital under police guard after the body of a woman was found in a storeroom at the zoo Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A man is under police guard in hospital after the alleged fatal stabbing…

Read More Budget airline’s shares hit record high, taking chief executive closer to massive payout Business live – latest updates The boss of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, is inching towards a potential €100m (£86m) bonus that would be among the largest in European corporate history, after the no-frills airline’s shares reached a record high. Ryanair’s stock…

Read More President Aleksandar Vučić’s ruling SNS party claims victory, with projections of 129 seats in 250-seat parliament Serbia’s opposition is planning a protest this evening, amid allegations of irregularities in yesterday’s parliamentary and local elections. An opposition coalition, Serbia Against Violence, had hoped to do well in the Belgrade city council election. There are…

Read More Martin Callahan says he hopes colleague ‘sees sense’ after Mone admitted lying to media over links to PPE firm Who is Michelle Mone and what PPE deals was she involved in? A Conservative minister has said he hopes his former colleague Michelle Mone “sees sense” and does not return to the Lords after…

Read More The incumbent president’s party is projected to secure a parliamentary majority Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has declared victory in Sunday’s parliamentary election in the Balkan country, after exit polls projected that his Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) would win over half of the seats. The SNS won some 46% of the vote, according to…

Read MoreThe new constitution would have affected areas including abortions, strike action and indigenous rights.The new constitution would have affected areas including abortions, strike action and indigenous rights.

Read More Taiwan said two Chinese weather balloons crossed a line in the strait that the U.S. drew decades ago to help ease tensions between the two sides. One balloon was spotted at 9:03 a.m. Sunday and the other at 2:43 p.m., the Defense Ministry in Taipei said in a statement. They continued traveling eastward…

Read More Taiwan said two Chinese weather balloons crossed a line in the strait that the U.S. drew decades ago to help ease tensions between the two sides. One balloon was spotted at 9:03 a.m. Sunday and the other at 2:43 p.m., the Defense Ministry in Taipei said in a statement. They continued traveling eastward…

Read More The Freedom of Russia Legion said they carried out a cross-border raid a few miles into Russia’s Belgorod region. The Freedom of Russia Legion said they carried out a cross-border raid a few miles into Russia’s Belgorod region.

Read More Businesses ‘suffering significantly’ as ferries are cancelled and Cairns airport remains closed, leading to shortage of supplies ‘We are desperate’: north Queensland flood victims seek urgent help, as Cairns water supply at riskNorth Queensland floods: entire town of Wujal Wujal to be evacuated after residents trapped on rooftopsGet our morning and afternoon news…

Read More The vote came more than a year after Chileans rejected a proposed constitution written by a left-leaning convention. The new document was more conservative than the one it had sought to replace. (Image credit: Esteban Felix/AP) The vote came more than a year after Chileans rejected a proposed constitution written by a left-leaning…

Read More Biden was emerging from Delaware campaign headquarters when car ploughed into vehicle guarding president’s motorcade Biden was emerging from Delaware campaign headquarters when car ploughed into vehicle guarding president’s motorcade

Read More TEL AVIV, Israel — Israelis were left stunned and speechless when three hostages held by Hamas were killed by Israeli forces in the middle of an active war zone after they waved a white flag and screamed out in Hebrew to show they did not pose a threat. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] For some, the…

Read More Russia says 35 Ukrainian drones shot down overnight as Ukraine reports 20 Russian; Putin vows to make Russia a ‘sovereign, self-sufficient power’ Russia and Ukraine launched drones on each other’s territory for the second day running. The Russian Defence Ministry said 35 Ukraine drones were shot down overnight in three regions in south-western…

Read More The notorious serial killer known as the ‘Night Stalker’ terrorised Los Angeles and San Francisco in the mid-1980s The notorious serial killer known as the ‘Night Stalker’ terrorised Los Angeles and San Francisco in the mid-1980s

Read More Hamas-run Gaza health ministry says 90 Palestinians killed in Jabalia refugee camp as Israel launches attacks up and down territory See all our Israel-Gaza war coverage The United Nations security council will vote on Monday on a new resolution calling for an “urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities” in Gaza, as Washington shows…

Read More British artist, who has undergone multiple surgeries for cancer, says ‘horrible complications’ in her intestine were ‘made a million times worse by flying’ Renowned British artist Tracey Emin is recovering in Thailand after her small intestine “nearly exploded” due to complications after an operation. Emin, one of Britain’s best-known living artists, has battled…

Read MoreThe first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court will lie in repose at the Supreme Court on MondayThe first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court will lie in repose at the Supreme Court on Monday

Read More Professor complains that show’s Oxbridge bias is even more pronounced in Christmas specials and calls for public debate A campaigner has called on BBC bosses to defend the “elitist” format of University Challenge in a public debate, after complaining that the show’s Oxbridge bias is even more pronounced in its Christmas specials. Frank…

Read More New guidance says parents should be told if pupils say they want to transition but stops short of blanket approach Teachers in England will not be made to automatically “out” pupils who come to them with questions over gender identity, despite a push from Conservative rightwingers for a blanket approach, government guidance due…

Read More Lai, 76, was arrested in August 2020 during a crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement under the sweeping national security law enacted following huge protests four years ago. (Image credit: Kin Cheung/AP) Lai, 76, was arrested in August 2020 during a crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement under the sweeping national security law…

Read MoreMore than 14,000 properties are without power due to heavy rains from Tropical Cyclone Jasper.More than 14,000 properties are without power due to heavy rains from Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Read MorePyongyang had warned it would take measures after the US and South Korea updated their attack response.Pyongyang had warned it would take measures after the US and South Korea updated their attack response.

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Read MoreMainstream Lebanese politicians have criticised the Hamas move. But it will likely help Hezbollah.Mainstream Lebanese politicians have criticised the Hamas move. But it will likely help Hezbollah.

Read More Santos marks key regulatory win for its $5.8bn Timor Sea Barossa project, but other court battles threaten to derail project Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Santos has been given the green light to begin drilling works in…

Read More Serbia Against Violence opposition coalition says it ‘will use all available democratic means’ to dispute election results Serbia’s governing populists have claimed a sweeping victory in the country’s parliamentary election on Sunday, which was marred by reports of major irregularities both during a tense campaign and on voting day. Acting prime minister Ana…