Month: December 2023

Read More Representatives from UN Security Council nations visit Rafah border between Egypt and Gaza in wake of Washington vetoing a resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, but the US is not among them Representatives from UN Security Council nations visit Rafah border between Egypt and Gaza in wake of Washington vetoing a resolution…

Read More Storm heads for Port Douglas as forecasters warn it may re-energise as it approaches the coast. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast Good morning, all, and welcome to our rolling news coverage. I’m Martin Farrer and I’ll be bringing you some of…

Read MoreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit the White House on Tuesday, accepting an invitation from President Biden. Zelenskyy will also meet with senators and the House speaker as time runs out for Congress to approve more funding to help in the war against Russia. CBS News’ Weijia Jiang reports.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans…

Read More DUBAI, Dec 11 (IPS) – African scientists and researchers are concerned that the data shows that the continent is being cornered by the spiraling effects of climate change, that the real impact of climate devastation is yet to unfold, and that the region is on the cusp of more severe and catastrophic consequences.…

Read More The meeting is set to take place amid a backdrop of Republican ire at Washington’s continued financial aid to Kiev Allies of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will hold talks this week with Republicans in Washington to push for an end to the United States’ military aid to Ukraine, The Guardian reported on…

Read More Northern Ireland secretary meets party leaders and increases pressure on DUP to drop power-sharing boycott UK ministers have offered Northern Ireland a financial package that they say is worth £2.5bn on condition that the Stormont executive is revived. Chris Heaton-Harris, the Northern Ireland secretary, made the offer at a roundtable meeting of party…

Read More A ruling would mark the first time the nation’s highest court has weighed in on his criminal cases A ruling would mark the first time the nation’s highest court has weighed in on his criminal cases

Read MoreExperts say assault will impact Israel’s planned normalisation with Arab nations and downgrade US hegemony in region.Experts say assault will impact Israel’s planned normalisation with Arab nations and downgrade US hegemony in region.

Read More Prime minister defends ‘eat out to help out’ and answers questions related to his role as chancellor during the pandemic UK politics live – latest updates Rishi Sunak’s evidence to the UK’s Covid inquiry began with him saying he was “deeply sorry to all those who lost loved ones” during the pandemic, and…

Read More DUBAI, Dec 11 (IPS) – Dr Jasdev Singh Rai, an accomplished ENT doctor who hails from London, is not just attending COP 28; he is representing an organization that brings a unique perspective to the global stage. Read the full story, “Sikh Faith Inspires Environmental Stewardship”, on globalissues.org → DUBAI, Dec 11 (IPS)…

Read More Shares are down almost 45% this year, and took pummelling on Friday after production outlook warning The mining company Anglo American could become a takeover target after warning of weaker than expected production, analysts believe. Shares in the London-listed company rose nearly 1% to £18.17 on Monday, valuing the business at £24.3bn, after…

Read More Spencer had her feet scalded and was fed her only ketchup from sachets after falling under defendants’ influence Three people have been found guilty of murdering a vulnerable woman who was tortured, starved and “treated like a slave” over many months, reducing her to a “gaunt and skeletal” appearance. Shakira Spencer died after…

Read MoreU.N. aid agencies tell CBS News the “suffering of the children in Gaza” is unmatched as Israel pounds the Palestinian territory in its raging war with Hamas.U.N. aid agencies tell CBS News the “suffering of the children in Gaza” is unmatched as Israel pounds the Palestinian territory in its raging war with Hamas.

Read More Heavy rainfall, strong winds and snow are set to batter eastern US states throughout Monday Heavy rainfall, strong winds and snow are set to batter eastern US states throughout Monday

Read More Former Trump lawyer faces court for falsely claiming two Georgia election workers tallied votes after counting had stopped The Air Force has disciplined 15 personnel members over the leaking of classified information from Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, Reuters reported. From Reuters: Prosecutors say Teixeira, who was 21 at the time of his…

Read More The pliosaur, which existed millions of years ago, would chomp down with its 130 teeth in a bite far stronger than a crocodile’s and had a third eye for locating prey. (Image credit: BBC Studios) The pliosaur, which existed millions of years ago, would chomp down with its 130 teeth in a bite…

Read MoreAlexei Navalny’s associates say they don’t know where he is, after six days of uncertainty.Alexei Navalny’s associates say they don’t know where he is, after six days of uncertainty.

Read More CAMBRIDGE, MA., Dec 11 (IPS) – The dispute mounted by the U.S. government over Mexico’s policies to restrict the use of genetically modified corn is the latest example of the misuse of a trade agreement to impede social programs in Mexico and other countries. The U.S. government has been doing this for years.…

Read More Washington has called on Israel to speed up its operations in Gaza as international condemnation over its offensive rises Israel must wrap up its war against Hamas by the end of this year or risk losing Washington’s support for its offensive in Gaza, The Economist has said, citing sources with knowledge of diplomatic…

Read More“We still don’t know where Alexey is,” allies of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny say after apparent prison transfer.”We still don’t know where Alexey is,” allies of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny say after apparent prison transfer.

Read More Party sources say whips circulating flawed Home Office analysis in effort to persuade MPs to back bill UK politics live – latest updates Ministers are using an “outdated and flawed” Home Office analysis to persuade Conservative MPs to vote for Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda bill, informed party sources have said. Modelling distributed to MPs…

Read More European Research Group of backbench MPs say bill should be withdrawn before vote on Tuesday UK politics live – latest updates Rightwing Conservative MPs have called the government’s Rwanda immigration bill “partial and incomplete”, and urged Downing Street to agree to amend it before a crunch vote on Tuesday night. A panel of…

Read More UK’s then chancellor said there was ‘plenty of opportunity’ for scientists to raise concerns, but none did Rishi Sunak did not discuss his flagship “eat out to help out” scheme in advance with scientific advisers or ministerial colleagues because it was a market-sensitive fiscal event, and also because it was only a “micro…

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Read More UNITED NATIONS, Dec 11 (IPS) – As the civilian death toll in Gaza continues to rise to unprecedented heights —reaching over 17,000 since October 7, with more than 46,000 injured – one of the most distressing reports to come out of the war zone is the use of excessively heavy weaponry by Israel.…

Read MoreFierce fighting continues between Israel and Hamas in and around the southern city of Khan Younis in Gaza. Civilians barely coping with displacement are now going without food for days, as the U.N.’s World Food Program warns its humanitarian operation in the territory is on the brink of collapse. CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio reports.Fierce…

Read MoreCameron says a meeting on sidelines of COP28 breached protocol because a UK official was not present.Cameron says a meeting on sidelines of COP28 breached protocol because a UK official was not present.

Read More Supporters unable to contact opposition leader, who failed to appear for court hearing on Monday Alexei Navalny, the jailed Russian opposition leader, has not been heard from for nearly a week and his lawyers have been unable to contact him, his supporters have said. Navalny, the anti-corruption activist who became a leading opponent…

Read More A hiker’s leg was freed after being pinned down by an extremely heavy boulder on hillside in the dark A hiker’s leg was freed after being pinned down by an extremely heavy boulder on hillside in the dark

Read More Hungarian hauliers followed Poland and Slovakia’s lead and are demanding that the EU stop favoring their Ukrainian counterparts Hungarian truckers on Monday staged a demonstration near a checkpoint at the border with Ukraine and are slowing down any trucks attempting to go in or out of the country. The protesters are demanding that…

Read More The Japanese director’s animation beats The Hunger Games prequel and Godzilla Minus One on its opening weekend in the US and Canada The Boy and the Heron, reportedly the final film from Japanese master animator Hayao Miyazaki, has taken the number one spot at the box office on its North American release, as…

Read MoreUN-run schools in north Gaza have been bombed and stormed by Israeli forces, leaving behind widespread destruction.UN-run schools in north Gaza have been bombed and stormed by Israeli forces, leaving behind widespread destruction.

Read MoreA Libyan militia group accused of killings and enslavement has intercepted asylum seekers in the Mediterranean Sea.A Libyan militia group accused of killings and enslavement has intercepted asylum seekers in the Mediterranean Sea.

Read More Former Ukip leader does not rule out political return after stint on I’m a Celebrity as he calls Tories ‘shambles’ Nigel Farage has suggested he could return to politics following his appearance on I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here, but dismissed the idea he could rejoin the Conservative party under…

Read More Track written by Russell T Davies is raising money for Children in Need and will feature in festive TV special For the first time in its 60-year history, Doctor Who is releasing an official Christmas single. The Goblin Song, written by the show’s composer, Murray Gold, with lyrics by Russell T Davies, is…