Month: December 2023

Read MoreNatural perfumes are seeing a resurgence thanks to a handful of start-ups offering old and new fragrances.Natural perfumes are seeing a resurgence thanks to a handful of start-ups offering old and new fragrances.

Read MoreAmerican-Palestinian parents have been having difficult conversations with their children about racism.American-Palestinian parents have been having difficult conversations with their children about racism.

Read More The 78-year-old was driven away in his own BMW alongside his Colombian partner, according to a police report A British businessman and the former UK honorary consul in Guayaquil, Colin Armstrong, has been kidnapped by hooded men at his home in Ecuador’s Los Rios province, according to police reports. Armstrong, 78, was snatched…

Read MoreA new golden rooster weathervane was installed Saturday on the spire of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The original weathervane was damaged in the devastating 2019 fire.A new golden rooster weathervane was installed Saturday on the spire of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The original weathervane was damaged in the devastating 2019…

Read MoreAfter a Dutch woman’s body was found 10 years after she died, politicians pushed to tackle loneliness.After a Dutch woman’s body was found 10 years after she died, politicians pushed to tackle loneliness.

Read MoreThe church set up to welcome LGBT worshippers in a country that is growing more homophobic.The church set up to welcome LGBT worshippers in a country that is growing more homophobic.

Read MoreA long, grinding urban war appears likely now, if Israel is to negate the effects of Hamas tunnels.A long, grinding urban war appears likely now, if Israel is to negate the effects of Hamas tunnels.

Read More Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria to sign deal on mine clearing in Black Sea; third Ukrainian truck driver dies in blockades at Polish border Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria plan to sign a deal in January on a joint plan to clear mines floating in the Black Sea as a result of the war in…

Read MoreCardinal Angelo Becciu was sentence to five-and-a-half years in jail Saturday after being convicted of embezzlement by a Vatican tribunal. Becciu is the first cardinal ever prosecuted by the Vatican criminal court.Cardinal Angelo Becciu was sentence to five-and-a-half years in jail Saturday after being convicted of embezzlement by a Vatican tribunal. Becciu is the…

Read MoreA U.S. warship in the Red Sea on Saturday shot down 14 attack drones that were launched from Yemen, United States Central Command reported. The drones were fired from areas controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.A U.S. warship in the Red Sea on Saturday shot down 14 attack drones that were launched from Yemen, United…

Read MoreThree Hamas-held hostages who were shot by Israeli soldiers in Gaza were waving a white flag when they were accidentally killed, an Israeli Defense Forces official disclosed Saturday. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv.Three Hamas-held hostages who were shot by Israeli soldiers in Gaza were waving a white flag when they were accidentally killed,…

Read MoreThe first draft was rejected as too left-wing – now a new, more conservative draft is put to a vote.The first draft was rejected as too left-wing – now a new, more conservative draft is put to a vote.

Read More Territory’s global reputation on the line as media mogul and democracy activist finally tried over alleged national security crimes Hong Kong’s global reputation will be tested this week when the long-delayed trial of the pro-democracy activist and former media mogul Jimmy Lai gets under way. Lai, who turned 76 in jail this month,…

Read MoreThe shooting of three Israelis by IDF troops shows the risks of armed intervention in hostage situations.The shooting of three Israelis by IDF troops shows the risks of armed intervention in hostage situations.

Read More Major flood warnings for state’s far north as storm system moves towards Northern Territory Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast A 10-year-old girl is fighting for life after being struck by lightning as more wild weather descended on Queensland,…

Read More Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the most senior Catholic Church official ever to stand trial before a Vatican criminal court, has been jailed for five years Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the most senior Catholic Church official ever to stand trial before a Vatican criminal court, has been jailed for five years

Read MoreThe health of Kuwait’s leaders remains a sensitive matter in the Middle Eastern nation, which has seen internal power struggles behind palace doors.The health of Kuwait’s leaders remains a sensitive matter in the Middle Eastern nation, which has seen internal power struggles behind palace doors.

Read MoreHow an island that exported t-shirts and sugar turned into the world’s largest silicon chip factory.How an island that exported t-shirts and sugar turned into the world’s largest silicon chip factory.

Read More UK lender is a major European funder of oil and gas projects and university has said it does not want to back fossil fuel expansion Cambridge University could cut ties with Barclays after more than 200 years over the bank’s refusal to stop financing new oil and gas projects, according to the Financial…

Read MoreLibya and Tunisia are principal departure points for migrants risking dangerous sea voyages in hopes of reaching Europe.Libya and Tunisia are principal departure points for migrants risking dangerous sea voyages in hopes of reaching Europe.

Read More The USS Carney has shot down a wave of 14 UAVs launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen A US Navy destroyer deployed to the Red Sea amid Israel’s war with Hamas has shot down a barrage of 14 attack drones that were allegedly launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The unmanned aerial vehicles…

Read MoreAn overcrowded boat is believed to have been swamped by high waves after leaving the city of Zuwara.An overcrowded boat is believed to have been swamped by high waves after leaving the city of Zuwara.

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Read More Waves of Kiev’s troops have reportedly been cut down in “futile” attempts to cross the Dnieper River in Kherson Ukrainian marines are reportedly frustrated over the orders they are being given to launch wave after wave of suicidal attacks across the Dnieper River in southern Kherson Region, resulting in heavy casualties that belie…

Read MoreAn Israeli airstrike has killed a U.S. Agency for International Development contractor in GazaAn Israeli airstrike has killed a U.S. Agency for International Development contractor in Gaza

Read MoreThe Israeli leader’s comments came after Qatar confirmed talks are on for a possible new truce.The Israeli leader’s comments came after Qatar confirmed talks are on for a possible new truce.

Read More Intense rainfall is exacerbating major flooding across far north Queensland. Follow the day’s news, live Get our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast ‘Any inconvenience is regretted’: Fiji Airways website issues travel alert The latest travel alert on Fiji Airways website was issued yesterday and said all domestic flights…

Read More Home Office plans wording ‘update’ but campaigners call for new offence to help address low conviction rate The Home Office has announced plans to “modernise” spiking laws in a move it claims will help bring perpetrators to justice. But experts said the changes will not make any difference without simultaneous investment in police…

Read More Israeli soldiers mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages, in violation of rules of engagement. Meanwhile, Gaza remains in a communication blackout. Israeli soldiers mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages, in violation of rules of engagement. Meanwhile, Gaza remains in a communication blackout.

Read MoreAlex Batty, who was missing for six years, has returned to the UK, Greater Manchester Police says.Alex Batty, who was missing for six years, has returned to the UK, Greater Manchester Police says.

Read More The ex-Coronation actor grew and grew over the series and her partner went one better than his semi-final placing last year It was a night of high-quality hoofing, high scores and high camp but ultimately, the Strictly Come Dancing final went the way that bookmakers predicted. Odds-on favourite Ellie Leach and her professional…

Read More The Florida Governor said his rival for the Republican presidential candidacy nomination would seek to delegitimise any results that were not in his favour The Florida Governor said his rival for the Republican presidential candidacy nomination would seek to delegitimise any results that were not in his favour

Read More The 2024 contender repeatedly attacks immigrants for ‘poisoning the blood of country’ The 2024 contender repeatedly attacks immigrants for ‘poisoning the blood of country’

Read More New York attorney general investigated 23 Trump properties and assets in case against former president New York attorney general investigated 23 Trump properties and assets in case against former president

Read More Families with children saw the steepest rise in homelessness this past year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has found More Americans are homeless than ever before, according to a report released by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday. The agency blamed inflation, a shortage of housing,…