Month: December 2023

Read More It comes after 31 people were killed in Ukraine in what Kyiv described as the biggest day of air strikes since the war began It comes after 31 people were killed in Ukraine in what Kyiv described as the biggest day of air strikes since the war began

Read More Addiction experts urge state to promote month of abstinence but alcohol lobby says idea is out of step with French culture Dry January is at the centre of a political row in France after more than 45 professors of addiction studies signed a letter urging the state to promote a month of abstinence…

Read More Conditions 8C to 12C above average across large parts of Australia’s north, with little reprieve for storm-ravaged areas A severe heatwave is expected to affect parts of Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia heading into the new year. Large swathes have been put on alert, with conditions 8C to 12C above average.…

Read MoreWaves as tall as 70ft have been surfed at the notorious break known as Mavericks.Waves as tall as 70ft have been surfed at the notorious break known as Mavericks.

Read More Chris Christie said it was wrong to bar ex-President Donald Trump from Maine’s primary ballot Former New Jersey governor and 2024 presidential candidate Chris Christie has accused Democrats of helping to turn Donald Trump into a “martyr,” citing a decision by Maine officials to bar the ex-leader from the state primary ballot. Speaking…

Read More US prosecutors say ‘strong public interest’ in prompt resolution of case against 31-year-old outweighs benefits of second trial US prosecutors say they do not plan to conduct a second trial against Sam Bankman-Fried, who was convicted last month of stealing from customers of his now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange. In a letter filed on…

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Read More At least 30 killed and 160 wounded across Ukraine in what Kyiv calls biggest Russian air attack of war; Poland claims Russian missile entered its airspace Russia launched a huge wave of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including the capital, in what Ukraine’s defence minister called the biggest air attack of the war.…

Read MoreFrom making history at the Oscars to landing on the Moon – viral moments that had Indians talking.From making history at the Oscars to landing on the Moon – viral moments that had Indians talking.

Read More Several waves of thunderstorms expected to batter state as thousands in region remain without power Queensland is bracing for another weekend of wild weather, even as recovery efforts from the storms that ravaged the south-east continue. “Several waves of thunderstorms” are forecast for parts of south-east Queensland by the Bureau of Meteorology, bringing…

Read MoreThe Repair Bonus voucher scheme gives people cash towards repairing their electronic goods.The Repair Bonus voucher scheme gives people cash towards repairing their electronic goods.

Read MoreA selection of this year’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.A selection of this year’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Read MoreSam Bankman-Fried is already facing decades behind bars on fraud and money laundering charges.Sam Bankman-Fried is already facing decades behind bars on fraud and money laundering charges.

Read MoreFarmers in Switzerland want the predators to be reduced in number to protect livestock.Farmers in Switzerland want the predators to be reduced in number to protect livestock.

Read MoreThis year has seen a series of setbacks, writes Frank Gardner, but there are also glimmers of hope.This year has seen a series of setbacks, writes Frank Gardner, but there are also glimmers of hope.

Read MoreRussia launched 122 missiles and numerous drones on cities across Ukraine Friday. Apartments, a shopping mall and a maternity hospital were among the locations struck. Ukraine said its air defense systems shot down most of the missiles and drones, but dozens of people were still killed. David Martin has the latest.Russia launched 122 missiles…

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Read More Powerful Pacific storms sent massive surf towards California coast Powerful Pacific storms sent massive surf towards California coast

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Read More Body camera reveals Los Angeles deputy fired at woman who sought help for domestic violence as nine-year-old daughter watched The Los Angeles sheriff’s department (LASD) released body-camera footage on Friday of an officer fatally shooting Niani Finlayson, 27, who had called 911 for help during a domestic violence incident. The footage from the…

Read MoreSinger Shirley Bassey, director Ridley Scott and Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for England’s women’s soccer team, have been recognized in the U.K.’s New Year Honors listSinger Shirley Bassey, director Ridley Scott and Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for England’s women’s soccer team, have been recognized in the U.K.’s New Year Honors list

Read MoreAn Oregon weekly newspaper has had to lay off its entire staff and halt print because its funds were embezzledAn Oregon weekly newspaper has had to lay off its entire staff and halt print because its funds were embezzled

Read More Wiseman, who has died at the age of 33, represented England and Great Britain’s deaf women’s teams Tributes have been paid to former Team GB footballer Gemma Wiseman after her death at the age of 33. Wiseman represented England and Great Britain’s deaf women’s teams and helped guide GB to third place at…

Read More Hassan Jhangur, 23, has been charged with the murder of man who was helping unconscious woman when he was hit by a car Hassan Jhangur, 23, has been charged with the murder of Chris Marriott who was hit by a car after he went to the aid of an unconscious woman in Sheffield…

Read MoreMany Taiwanese follow religions with deep ties to China, which delights Beijing but worries Taipei.Many Taiwanese follow religions with deep ties to China, which delights Beijing but worries Taipei.

Read More Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass vowed to house thousands of people in her first year in office to reverse the city’s homelessness epidemic. She’s gotten thousands off the street, but unhoused people said it’s come at the cost of violent police sweeps and shoddy housing in bed bug-ridden motels. Josh Marcus reports. Los…

Read More A look at one man and his family in Gaza who went from being a successful cattle farmer in the north to now living in a van with no water and little hope. A look at one man and his family in Gaza who went from being a successful cattle farmer in the…

Read MoreThe scrap fuselage was on its way to Assam from Mumbai on a lorry when it got stuck.The scrap fuselage was on its way to Assam from Mumbai on a lorry when it got stuck.

Read More In Russia, ballet fans brave sub-zero temperatures for a chance to see The Nutcracker at Moscow’s famed Bolshoi Theatre. In Russia, ballet fans brave sub-zero temperatures for a chance to see The Nutcracker at Moscow’s famed Bolshoi Theatre.

Read More With news of the large airstrike against Ukraine, U.S. aid to Ukraine is once again under a microscope as the Pentagon announces its final shipment without additional funding from Congress. With news of the large airstrike against Ukraine, U.S. aid to Ukraine is once again under a microscope as the Pentagon announces its…

Read MoreThe Galatasaray-Fenerbahce match is called off after the scheduled kick-off because of a disagreement with authorities in Saudi Arabia.The Galatasaray-Fenerbahce match is called off after the scheduled kick-off because of a disagreement with authorities in Saudi Arabia.

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Read More More than 100 people attended a rally to reinstate Michael Califano as a teacher at Maria Regina Catholic School More than 100 people attended a rally to reinstate Michael Califano as a teacher at Maria Regina Catholic School

Read More Singers, artists and co-founder of women’s fiction prize among members of arts world to be recognised The co-founder of the Glastonbury festival, a bestselling novelist and an organ-playing TikTok sensation are among the recipients of New Year honours from the world of arts and culture. Michael Eavis, 88, who first hosted the Pilton…

Read More Bestselling author and journalist is ‘incredibly bowled over’ to receive DBE Jilly Cooper has been given a damehood in the new year honours list for her services to literature and charity. The 86-year-old bestselling author and journalist who was awarded a DBE said she was “delighted, bewildered and ecstatic”, although for one who…