Month: December 2023

Read More Gerasimov has been his nation’s top general for more than a decade. But the invasion of Ukraine – and the attempted mutiny by the Wagner mercenary forces – have left him severely weakened Gerasimov has been his nation’s top general for more than a decade. But the invasion of Ukraine – and the…

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Read More The then chancellor’s plan proved to be of no economic benefit and was decried by scientists – but it clearly set out the political aims of ‘Dishy Rishi’ There is no blue heritage plaque above the stainless-steel open kitchen at the branch of Wagamama at London’s Festival Hall – but the restaurant might…

Read More Severe storms and tornadoes in Tennessee left at least six people dead on Saturday 9 December and caused what local emergency services described as extensive damage with tens of thousands of residents without power. Severe storms and tornadoes in Tennessee left at least six people dead on Saturday 9 December and caused what…

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Read More Hungarian appearance at two-day event part of Orbán’s transatlantic attempt to bolster Russia’s war Allies of Hungary’s far-right prime minister Viktor Orbán will hold a closed-door meeting with Republicans in Washington to push for an end to US military support for Ukraine, the Guardian has learned. Márton Ugrósdy, the deputy state secretary for…

Read More Boat traffic was halted while the stunt was ongoing while Venice’s mayor called for the group to be punished Boat traffic was halted while the stunt was ongoing while Venice’s mayor called for the group to be punished

Read More Workers on Saturday (9 December) dismantled the Soviet-era monument of Red Army General Mykola Shchors from Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, as a gesture of the country’s “‘de-Communisation” process. Workers on Saturday (9 December) dismantled the Soviet-era monument of Red Army General Mykola Shchors from Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, as a gesture of the country’s “‘de-Communisation”…

Read More Stubbornly high inflation forces central banks to avoid cuts, but markets expect falls next year The western world’s largest central banks are poised to keep interest rates on hold this week amid concerns over stubbornly high inflation, despite growing expectations for sharp cuts in borrowing costs next year. In a crunch week for…

Read MoreRecovery operations are under way as multiple tornadoes leave behind death and devastation in Nashville area.Recovery operations are under way as multiple tornadoes leave behind death and devastation in Nashville area.

Read MorePalestinians in the West Bank can barely visit family in Gaza, now they fear loved ones will die before they see them.Palestinians in the West Bank can barely visit family in Gaza, now they fear loved ones will die before they see them.

Read MoreManila and Beijing have a long history of maritime incidents in the contested South China Sea.Manila and Beijing have a long history of maritime incidents in the contested South China Sea.

Read More The US president’s son called the billionaire the “dumbest smart person” ever Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, has raised doubts about Elon Musk’s intellectual acumen, claiming the billionaire lacks regard for US democracy and freedoms. Biden also accused Musk of spreading “disinformation” about his personal life and business dealings. These…

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Read MoreElon Musk has restored the X account of conspiracy theorist Alex JonesElon Musk has restored the X account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones

Read MoreThe former French footballer discusses his journey to stardom, battling racism and overcoming sexual abuse.The former French footballer discusses his journey to stardom, battling racism and overcoming sexual abuse.

Read More Critics say Fraser Samson hiring is ‘outrageous conflict of interest’ as monitoring technology is rolled out in UK high streets The recently-departed watchdog in charge of monitoring facial recognition technology has joined the private firm he controversially approved, paving the way for the mass roll-out of biometric surveillance cameras in high streets across…

Read More Number of under-18s living in temporary accommodation in England reaches 139,000 with most from families in the capital More than one in 10 children and teenagers from some areas of London are effectively homeless, according to analysis of government data by the Observer. Comparing the most recent homelessness statistics with official population estimates,…

Read More Families fear that James Cleverly’s proposals, which more than double the earnings threshold, could force separation and exile There was growing anger on Saturday night over the government’s “love only for the rich” plans that would force thousands of British families to choose whether to split or go into exile. James Cleverly, the…

Read More James Cleverly’s mother was a foreign-born NHS worker. Now he is making it harder for people in her situation to stay in Britain Would James Cleverly’s parents have been forced to choose between separating or leaving the UK had they been subject to the new immigration rules the home secretary announced on Monday…

Read MoreThe planned meeting comes after Venezuela threatened to annex the oil-rich territory of Esequibo currently in Guyana.The planned meeting comes after Venezuela threatened to annex the oil-rich territory of Esequibo currently in Guyana.

Read More Ukraine president praises far-right populist Javier Milei for his ‘clear support for Ukraine’; outcry after Moscow says residents in occupied regions can vote in Russian elections See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Russia used “heavy artillery” to target Nikopol at night, Serhiy Lysak, the governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region, wrote on Telegram. No…

Read MoreThe incident is the latest dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.The incident is the latest dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.

Read More Ukraine appears to be building its own defences after months of seeking to break through Moscow’s Ukraine appears to be building its own defences after months of seeking to break through Moscow’s

Read More A fair world is impossible with America in it, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Saturday, stating that it has become a “protector of Israel” due to the influence of Washington. This statement followed the US blocking a resolution calling…

Read MoreRefugee Salem Doma was tortured and held for ransom in Bani Walid, Libya, another victim of human trafficking.Refugee Salem Doma was tortured and held for ransom in Bani Walid, Libya, another victim of human trafficking.

Read More As Tuesday’s crucial vote looms, MPs from both wings of the party say PM has tied his future to a bill that cannot succeed • Read more: The UK’s deal with Rwanda must stay within the rule of law Senior Tories from across the party are warning that Rishi Sunak’s emergency Rwanda plan…

Read More Christmas is coming to the South China Sea, but how Beijing feels about that is yet to be determined Santa Claus is coming to the South China Sea, on a mission to spread Christmas cheer to Filipino fisherfolk, troops and coast guard officials while hopefully avoiding an international dispute with China. At 1am…

Read MoreWest Indies claimed a four-wicket win at Barbados to clinch their first ODI series victory over England since 1998.West Indies claimed a four-wicket win at Barbados to clinch their first ODI series victory over England since 1998.

Read More Hamas claims Israel launched series of ‘very violent raids’ targeting city of Khan Younis on Sunday, a day after ordering fresh evacuations See all our Israel-Gaza war coverage In Gaza City in the Strip’s north, an Agence France-Presse journalist said thousands were sheltering in the al-Shifa hospital, which is no longer functioning and…

Read More It’s the 10th day of the conference and the spotlight today will be on agriculture, with the sustainable roadmap on food due to be released • China ‘would like to see agreement to substitute renewables for fossil fuels’ Good morning. This is Natalie Hanman, on the tenth day (if we don’t count Thursday’s…

Read More Over 52,000 Tennessee households face power blackouts as officials warn more casualties are likely Over 52,000 Tennessee households face power blackouts as officials warn more casualties are likely

Read More Deputy premier Steven Miles is considered frontrunner after outgoing premier offered her support, with Cameron Dick and Shannon Fentiman also contenders Full report: Annastacia Palaszczuk retires from politicsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Senior Queensland Labor figures were on Sunday attempting to rally support behind the…

Read More A bold genomic process is being harnessed to eliminate decades of interbreeding with domestic moggies Scientists are preparing plans to restore the fortunes of Scotland’s threatened Highland wildcats – by identifying and removing DNA they have acquired from domestic cats. Researchers have warned that the Highland tiger, as the wildcat is also known,…

Read MoreThe conspiracy theorist was banned from Twitter – now X – but its owner signals he can be reinstated.The conspiracy theorist was banned from Twitter – now X – but its owner signals he can be reinstated.