Month: December 2023

Read More The army has said it bears “full responsibility” for the deaths The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it accidentally killed three Israeli nationals taken hostage by Hamas, explaining that the “tragic” error occurred in a Gaza neighborhood where troops had come under heavy fire. IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari described the incident during a…

Read More The new ban includes requirements for parents of minors to give their permission to use the platform British people below the age of 16 may be barred from using social media to protect their mental health under internet safety legislation proposed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing insider sources. …

Read More Residents ‘absolutely fuming’ about council’s decision to shut Colvestone primary and transfer its pupils Helen Davis could not believe her children’s luck when Hackney council announced the borough’s first “21st-century street” was going to be built on the doorstep of their local school. “It still makes me tingle just to think about it,”…

Read More Marina Hyde, John Crace and Polly Toynbee are among those ready to take your calls in support of refugees Readers have the opportunity to talk to some of their favourite Guardian and Observer journalists on Saturday as part of the annual charity telethon, this year in support of refugees and asylum seekers. Journalists…

Read More Piedmont town near French border is now best budget ski resort in Europe for adults, figures show The ski resorts of Bulgaria have long been seen as the best option for British skiers hoping to hit the slopes on a budget. Borovets and Bansko might not have the glitz of Verbier, the after-ski…

Read More London boroughs among hardest hit due to falling birth rate and family struggles with Covid and rising costs Primary schools are being closed, merged and shrunk as councils across England to respond to falling numbers of pupils due to the falling birth rate as well as family upheaval triggered by rising costs, Brexit…

Read MoreThe world produces enough food to feed all of its 8 billion people, yet hundreds of millions go hungry every day.The world produces enough food to feed all of its 8 billion people, yet hundreds of millions go hungry every day.

Read More Patriarch Kirill is now ‘an individual in hiding from the bodies of pre-trial investigation’ Patriarch Kirill is now ‘an individual in hiding from the bodies of pre-trial investigation’

Read MoreSince disappearing in 2017, the 17-year-old has reportedly been living in a commune near the French town of Quillan.Since disappearing in 2017, the 17-year-old has reportedly been living in a commune near the French town of Quillan.

Read MoreTop US diplomat decries rewards as attempt to ‘threaten and harass those advocating for freedom and democracy.’Top US diplomat decries rewards as attempt to ‘threaten and harass those advocating for freedom and democracy.’

Read More Ex-Trump lawyer says ‘absurdity of number merely underscores absurdity of entire proceeding’ Ex-Trump lawyer says ‘absurdity of number merely underscores absurdity of entire proceeding’

Read MoreSpace agency Nasa captured the burst that temporarily disrupted radio communication on Earth.Space agency Nasa captured the burst that temporarily disrupted radio communication on Earth.

Read MoreThe nationalist Hungarian PM was the only leader blocking EU support for Ukraine at a Brussels summit.The nationalist Hungarian PM was the only leader blocking EU support for Ukraine at a Brussels summit.

Read More The French leader demanded that Moscow respect “Ukrainian interests and sovereignty” French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is open to renewed dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin if it leads to “lasting peace” in Ukraine, responding after Putin blamed Paris for deteriorating relations. Addressing reporters after a meeting in Brussels on Friday,…

Read More Authorities say lithium-ion battery fires happen every week across Australia and poorly built buys could lead to new wave of damage Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Choosing the wrong electric bike or scooter could be a fatal mistake this Christmas, experts have warned, amid a…

Read More NAIROBI, Dec 15 (IPS) – The world is not on track to end hunger and poverty as a future of growing food insecurity and climate challenges beckon. Small-scale farmers are the backbone of food production, producing one-third of the world’s food and up to 70 percent of the food consumed in Africa and…

Read MoreRuby Freeman and Wandrea ‘Shaye’ Moss faced deluge of racist and sexist threats after Giuliani’s false claims.Ruby Freeman and Wandrea ‘Shaye’ Moss faced deluge of racist and sexist threats after Giuliani’s false claims.

Read MoreIsraeli investigators tell CBS News that there are eyewitness accounts, photos, interrogation statements and circumstantial evidence pointing to sexual attacks.Israeli investigators tell CBS News that there are eyewitness accounts, photos, interrogation statements and circumstantial evidence pointing to sexual attacks.

Read MoreAs usual, DR Congo’s election period has brought a burst of political music by huge stars.As usual, DR Congo’s election period has brought a burst of political music by huge stars.

Read MoreIsraeli investigators tell CBS News that there are eyewitness accounts, photos, interrogation statements and circumstantial evidence pointing to sexual attacks during the Hamas Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel. Lilia Luciano has more.Israeli investigators tell CBS News that there are eyewitness accounts, photos, interrogation statements and circumstantial evidence pointing to sexual attacks during the…

Read More Perry was using ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety. But his last infusion was likely not responsible for his death, according to his autopsy. (Image credit: David Zalubowski/AP) Perry was using ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety. But his last infusion was likely not responsible for his death, according to his…

Read More The Kremlin has broken every peace treaty it has ever signed with Ukraine and every nuclear nonproliferation agreement it has signed with the United States. The Kremlin has broken every peace treaty it has ever signed with Ukraine and every nuclear nonproliferation agreement it has signed with the United States.

Read More While Mr Giuliani will undoubtedly be remembered for his leadership in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, in recent years, he has been involved in some wackier, unforgettable moments While Mr Giuliani will undoubtedly be remembered for his leadership in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, in recent years, he has been involved…

Read MoreIsraeli military officials admitted Friday that their soldiers accidentally shot and killed three Hamas-held hostages during street fighting in Gaza City when the troops “mistakenly identified” them “as a threat.” Charlie D’Agata has details.Israeli military officials admitted Friday that their soldiers accidentally shot and killed three Hamas-held hostages during street fighting in Gaza City…

Read More NSW Ambulance expects 10% uptick in calls and Bureau of Meteorology warns of the chance of destructive afternoon storms Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Large parts of New South Wales and southern Queensland are experiencing a heatwave, with extreme risk of fires around Sydney, health…

Read MoreThe Archbishop of Canterbury described the moment as a “glitch” in exclusive footage from an upcoming documentary.The Archbishop of Canterbury described the moment as a “glitch” in exclusive footage from an upcoming documentary.

Read MoreThe number of candidates taking China’s civil service exam reaches a record high as graduates seek secure jobs.The number of candidates taking China’s civil service exam reaches a record high as graduates seek secure jobs.

Read More ‘I was pretty sure he was dead and we weren’t going to find him,’ said the baby’s mother, Sandy Moore ‘I was pretty sure he was dead and we weren’t going to find him,’ said the baby’s mother, Sandy Moore

Read More The legal fight between Kate Cox and Texas courts over her medical emergency underscores the need for states to quickly clarify their sweeping anti-abortion laws Ariana Baio and Kelly Rissman report The legal fight between Kate Cox and Texas courts over her medical emergency underscores the need for states to quickly clarify their…

Read More Corporation halts production on world’s longest-running sport quiz after 53 years and says it is ‘not the final whistle’ The BBC is pulling Question of Sport, the world’s longest-running sport quiz, citing “funding difficulties”. The show began in 1970 with David Vine as presenter, followed by David Coleman, Sue Barker and the current…

Read More The largest food market in the Americas is doing its bit for climate change, by cutting back on food waste. The largest food market in the Americas is doing its bit for climate change, by cutting back on food waste.

Read More Prince Harry and 100 other celebrities sued UK tabloids for allegedly hacking their phones to get scoops in the 1990s & early 2000s. Prince Harry and 100 other celebrities sued UK tabloids for allegedly hacking their phones to get scoops in the 1990s & early 2000s.

Read More Russia has freed violent convicts in exchange for their military service in Ukraine. Their victims’ families say justice has been denied. Russia has freed violent convicts in exchange for their military service in Ukraine. Their victims’ families say justice has been denied.

Read More At a summit this week, EU leaders voted to begin membership negotiations with Ukraine. But Hungary’s leader Viktor Organ vetoed a $52 billion aid package. At a summit this week, EU leaders voted to begin membership negotiations with Ukraine. But Hungary’s leader Viktor Organ vetoed a $52 billion aid package.

Read More Ida Reams served as mayor of Osceola Mills from 2013 to 2021 and was intoxicated when she confronted the two men The former two-term mayor of a Pennsylvania town has been ordered to serve up to a year in jail for shooting a gun at – and threatening to kill – two players…