Month: December 2023

Read More London has refused to release the funds unless they are used directly in the embattled country The UK government has yet to unfreeze the funds generated from last year’s sale of Chelsea football club, which were earmarked for Ukrainians suffering from the conflict with Russia, British officials have admitted. They blamed a “disagreement”…

Read More Israeli military raids and settler attacks in the occupied West Bank are costing the local economy $25 million a day, as bakers know all too well. Israeli military raids and settler attacks in the occupied West Bank are costing the local economy $25 million a day, as bakers know all too well.

Read MoreA total of 53 people have been hurt in the attacks, including six children, the mayor of Kyiv says.A total of 53 people have been hurt in the attacks, including six children, the mayor of Kyiv says.

Read More It may seem incredible, but it has taken 30 years of summits to come up with an agreement on the future of fossil fuels Cop28 live – latest updates As temperatures broke records around the world this summer, António Guterres, the UN secretary general, warned in September: “Humanity has opened the gates of…

Read More Parliamentary threat to Sunak remains real as bill will be debated again in January and subjected to final third reading vote Sadiq Khan has warned that ministers’ plans to cut legal migration will lead to a “full blown recruitment crisis” in London, with vacancies in hospitality alone still higher than they were pre-pandemic.…

Read More The COP28 climate talks in Dubai ended in a deal that saw a commitment to transition away from all fossil fuels for the first time. The president of this year’s U.N.-sponsored summit, the UAE’s Sultan Al Jaber, brokered an agreement that was strong enough for the U.S. and European Union on the need…

Read More Hungary’s PM said ‘the European Union is getting ready to make a terrible mistake’ One day before a key European leaders’ summit begins in Brussels, the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, reiterated his position that Hungary would block opening accession negotiations with Ukraine. “The European Union is getting ready to make a terrible…

Read MoreUNRWA chief depicts Gaza’s plight – inhumane conditions, hunger, and people feeling betrayed by the world.UNRWA chief depicts Gaza’s plight – inhumane conditions, hunger, and people feeling betrayed by the world.

Read More ‘Forever chemicals’ at Dutch resorts comparable to high concentrations detected along Belgian coast, study finds The Dutch government has warned people to stop children and pets swallowing foam at the seaside, after a study showed so-called “forever chemicals” were concentrated in this spume. Following research into foam at the Belgian seaside showing a…

Read MoreBraugher often portrayed a gruff policeman, but in roles both dramatic and comedic.Braugher often portrayed a gruff policeman, but in roles both dramatic and comedic.

Read More Ukraine’s capital under comes under attack, with mayor saying children’s hospital damaged We are continuing with our live coverage of the war in Ukraine. A Russian missile attack targeting the Ukrainian capital has damaged a children’s hospital, with Kyiv’s mayor reporting at least 51 people injured in the “enemy attack”. US president Joe…

Read More Many believe Ukraine’s accession would have negative security and economic consequences for the bloc, an ECFR poll concludes A large share of EU citizens are skeptical about the bloc’s future enlargement, with many seeing no economic benefit to Ukraine’s potential membership, according to a poll conducted for the European Council on Foreign Relations…

Read MoreTunisian dams are filled at just 22 percent capacity and some 20 dams have already gone out of service.Tunisian dams are filled at just 22 percent capacity and some 20 dams have already gone out of service.

Read MorePrabowo Subianto, Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan spar over human rights and law in their first televised encounter.Prabowo Subianto, Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan spar over human rights and law in their first televised encounter.

Read MoreIndigenous communities at COP28 stress they be part of climate solutions on carbon offsets as their lands are at play.Indigenous communities at COP28 stress they be part of climate solutions on carbon offsets as their lands are at play.

Read MoreStrong winds, torrential rain, and flooding have further complicated the lives of displaced people.Strong winds, torrential rain, and flooding have further complicated the lives of displaced people.

Read More The former president civil fraud trial is wrapping up in New York while his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani is on trial for defamation in Washington DC The former president civil fraud trial is wrapping up in New York while his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani is on trial for defamation in Washington DC

Read More Most states and territories to ban product on 1 July, with Commonwealth flagging an import prohibition Australia will ban engineered stone from 1 July 2024, following a meeting of state and federal workplace ministers. According to Queensland and Victorian governments, ministers on Wednesday agreed to ban the material, which is commonly used in…

Read More Poland’s parliament quickly slapped the controversial politician with the highest financial penalty allowed A far-right lawmaker in Poland used a fire extinguisher to douse menorah candles during an official Hanukkah ceremony on Tuesday, calling the Jewish holiday a form of “satanic worship.” The stunt was later referred to prosecutors by Warsaw’s parliament speaker. Hosted…

Read More Joe Biden tells Israel its ‘indiscriminate’ bombing of civilians is hurting international support as Hamas-run health ministry says 50 killed in latest Gaza strikes See all our Israel-Gaza war coverageContinue reading…Joe Biden tells Israel its ‘indiscriminate’ bombing of civilians is hurting international support as Hamas-run health ministry says 50 killed in latest Gaza…

Read More Eurostat says that in past year ‘EU citizens tended to be quite satisfied with their life in general’ Eurostat says that in past year ‘EU citizens tended to be quite satisfied with their life in general’

Read More It was the second strike on Ukraine’s capital this week after a long period of calm A Russian missile attack targeting the Ukrainian capital damaged a children’s hospital, with Kyiv’s mayor reporting at least 51 people injured in the “enemy attack”. Ukraine’s air defence systems downed all 10 ballistic missiles targeting the capital,…

Read MoreThe South American nation’s new government is trying to tackle its worst crisis in decades.The South American nation’s new government is trying to tackle its worst crisis in decades.

Read More United States and Israel votes against Gaza ceasfire resolution United States and Israel votes against Gaza ceasfire resolution

Read MoreThe Australian batter had planned to wear shoes bearing the words “all lives are equal” during a Test.The Australian batter had planned to wear shoes bearing the words “all lives are equal” during a Test.

Read More The organisers of the Dubai summit have been working on a new version of the global stocktake after the first draft met with strong criticism Our reporters are up early in the UAE. Here’s the first dispatch from Patrick Greenfield. Good morning from Dubai where, after a very long wait, the second text…

Read MoreOfficials warn number of injured could rise after second missile attack on Ukrainian capital this week.Officials warn number of injured could rise after second missile attack on Ukrainian capital this week.

Read More The US president declared that Israel “can’t say no” to the creation of a Palestinian state US President Joe Biden warned that Israel risks losing international support if it continues its “indiscriminate” bombing campaign in Gaza at a campaign fundraiser in Washington, DC on Tuesday, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “change…

Read More Moscow launched eight long-range ballistic missiles on Kyiv as four people were wounded by falling debris Moscow launched eight long-range ballistic missiles on Kyiv as four people were wounded by falling debris

Read MoreUkrainian president goes on diplomatic offensive in Washington, DC to try and win over sceptical right-wing Republicans.Ukrainian president goes on diplomatic offensive in Washington, DC to try and win over sceptical right-wing Republicans.

Read More DUBAI, Dec 12 (IPS) – One of the most heated debates at the annual climate summit coming to a conclusion in this United Arab Emirates city revolved around the phrasing of the final declaration, regarding the “phase-out” or “phase-down” of fossil fuels within a given time frame. Read the full story, “What Is…

Read More Lehrmann, 28, is accused of raping a woman twice in October 2021 but denies the allegations Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers intend to cross-examine witnesses in an attempt to prevent allegations he…

Read More MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Dec 12 (IPS) – Last month the Saeima, Latvia’s parliament, passed a package of eight laws recognising same-sex civil unions and associated rights. The new legislation came in response to a 2020 Constitutional Court ruling that established that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to the benefits and legal protections afforded…

Read More NEW YORK, Dec 12 (IPS) – Child poverty persists even in some of the world’s richest countries, new findings from a UNICEF report reveals. UNICEF’s Office of Global Insight and Policy’s latest report details the prevalence of child poverty in 39 EU and OECD countries. It reveals the extent of child poverty in…

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