Month: December 2023

Read More The Foreign Ministry also accused South Africa of collaborating with Hamas The Israeli Foreign Ministry has rejected “with disgust” South Africa’s claim that it is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, which was filed in the International Court of Justice, in a statement on Friday. The ministry denounced the assertion that its actions…

Read More Soldiers worked to locate traces of the projectile, even though military authorities said it left Polish airspace The Polish military has called off a search for traces of a missile that allegedly entered the country’s airspace on Friday after “nothing was found.” Warsaw said that the missile was fired by Russian forces, but…

Read MoreThe southern city of Rafah saw an influx of 100,000 people seeking shelter in recent days, UN says.The southern city of Rafah saw an influx of 100,000 people seeking shelter in recent days, UN says.

Read More Only one in 10 feel leaving the EU has helped their finances, while just 9% say it has benefited the NHS, despite £350m a week pledge according to new poll A clear majority of the British public now believes Brexit has been bad for the UK economy, has driven up prices in shops,…

Read MoreProtesters accuse President Aleksandar Vucic’s ruling party of fraud and demand the December 17 election be annulled.Protesters accuse President Aleksandar Vucic’s ruling party of fraud and demand the December 17 election be annulled.

Read More Authorities rescued all 122 fisherman and reported no injuries Authorities rescued all 122 fisherman and reported no injuries

Read MoreEurostar services to and from London have been canceled after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans for scores of people.Eurostar services to and from London have been canceled after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans for scores of people.

Read More Trump privately shares concern conservative justices may be worried about being seen as ‘political’ and rule against him Trump privately shares concern conservative justices may be worried about being seen as ‘political’ and rule against him

Read More Israeli warplanes struck two urban refugee camps in central Gaza on Saturday, as the Biden administration approved a new $147.5 million emergency weapons sale to Israel. (Image credit: Fatima Shbair/AP) Israeli warplanes struck two urban refugee camps in central Gaza on Saturday, as the Biden administration approved a new $147.5 million emergency weapons…

Read More Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan, co-founder and co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, plan to build a 5,000-square-foot underground shelter on their Hawaii ranch with its own energy and food supplies, according to a Wired investigation published earlier this month. The plan is that the shelter’s door will be…

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Read More Police launch murder investigation after stabbing on Abbey estate near St John’s Wood on Friday evening A 29-year-old man has been stabbed to death in north-west London, police said. Officers were called by the London ambulance service to the scene at the Abbey estate near St John’s Wood just after 7.30pm on Friday.…

Read MoreJailed leader’s bid to overturn his disqualification after conviction in a corruption case rejected by election body.Jailed leader’s bid to overturn his disqualification after conviction in a corruption case rejected by election body.

Read MoreExploring how Instagram and TikTok influencers shape narratives in Israel’s war on Gaza.Exploring how Instagram and TikTok influencers shape narratives in Israel’s war on Gaza.

Read More The father and mother, both 37, were identified as Lue Yang and Se Vang The father and mother, both 37, were identified as Lue Yang and Se Vang

Read More The most popular global TikToks of the year are a mix of the over-the-top, the weird and the wonderful. Here’s a closer look at five favorites. (Image credit: @jazephua,@dollievision, @mrbeandamatematica/Screenshots by NPR) The most popular global TikToks of the year are a mix of the over-the-top, the weird and the wonderful. Here’s a…

Read MoreWar by war, Israel has slowly but surely normalised genocidal violence against the Palestinian people.War by war, Israel has slowly but surely normalised genocidal violence against the Palestinian people.

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Read More ‘The Government has concluded that the public interest in a prompt resolution of this matter outweighs the interest in holding a separate trial,’ DoJ writes in legal filing ‘The Government has concluded that the public interest in a prompt resolution of this matter outweighs the interest in holding a separate trial,’ DoJ writes…

Read More Former prime minister is barred from standing in elections after being jailed for unlawfully selling state gifts while in office Pakistan’s election body has rejected former prime minister Imran Khan’s nomination to contest the 2024 national elections in two constituencies, officials and his party’s media team said on Saturday. The 71-year-old former cricket…

Read More The State Department will rush more than 57,000 artillery shells to the Middle East The US State Department has approved the “emergency” sale of artillery ammunition worth $147.5 million to Israel, bypassing the usual need for congressional review. A larger package of military aid for the Jewish state remains stalled in Congress. Israel…

Read MoreOfficials report a number of deaths – a day after dozens were killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.Officials report a number of deaths – a day after dozens were killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.

Read More Analysis of how the immigration issue is playing out on both sides of the southern border — in the U.S. and Mexico. Analysis of how the immigration issue is playing out on both sides of the southern border — in the U.S. and Mexico.

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Read More NEW YORK — A second trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on charges not in the cryptocurrency fraud case presented to a jury that convicted him in November is not necessary, prosecutors told a judge Friday. Prosecutors told U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan in a letter that evidence at a second trial…

Read MoreHer Seattle concert caused a small earthquake, world leaders vie for her attention: what drives the Taylor Swift Effect?Her Seattle concert caused a small earthquake, world leaders vie for her attention: what drives the Taylor Swift Effect?

Read More China has installed a new defense minister hailing from the navy, months after his predecessor was removed with no explanation. China has installed a new defense minister hailing from the navy, months after his predecessor was removed with no explanation.

Read More An update on the Russian missile and drone attack that struck cities across Ukraine Friday. There are worries that the world is “growing tired” of the news from the war there. An update on the Russian missile and drone attack that struck cities across Ukraine Friday. There are worries that the world is…

Read MoreDaim Zainuddin, an ally of former PM Mahathir Mohamad, has described the investigation as a ‘political witch-hunt’.Daim Zainuddin, an ally of former PM Mahathir Mohamad, has described the investigation as a ‘political witch-hunt’.

Read More The Icelandic Met Office said the chance of another eruption increases ‘with each passing day’ The Icelandic Met Office said the chance of another eruption increases ‘with each passing day’

Read More Defences destroy all drones over Moscow, Bryansk, Oryol and Kursk regions following barrage in Ukraine, says defence ministry Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Thirty-two Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russia, Moscow officials reported, a day after an 18-hour aerial barrage across Ukraine killed at least 32 civilians. Drones were seen in…

Read More SB4, scheduled to go into effect on 5 March, is one of the strictest immigration laws ever passed in American history The US Department of Justice has threatened to sue the state of Texas if it implements a law that would allow state police to arrest any person deemed suspicious of crossing the…

Read More A group of 10 orcas has been seen leaping into the air to catch prey, delighting watchers and experts for the past two weeks Experts and whale watchers have been dazzled by a series of orca sightings off the southern California coast that are being described as “extremely rare”. A group of 10…

Read More The president’s approval rating has sunk to 34% – can he stop Donald Trump from retaking the White House? Welcome to paradise. As rain dampened spirits in Washington, Joe Biden this week flew with family to St Croix in the US Virgin Islands to ring in 2024. Its lush landscape, turquoise water and…

Read More Capt Harpreet Chandi ‘so glad’ after covering 1,130km of Antarctic ice in 31 days, 13 hours and 19 minutes A British army medical officer has said she has become the fastest woman to ski alone across Antarctica. Capt Harpreet Chandi broke two Guinness world records for polar exploration last year and now claims…