Month: January 2024

Read MoreSassi was arrested after a raid on his family’s home on Wednesday night.Sassi was arrested after a raid on his family’s home on Wednesday night.

Read More Jeffrey Epstein went from school drop-out to a high-flying financier before facing charges of running a sex trafficking network Jeffrey Epstein went from school drop-out to a high-flying financier before facing charges of running a sex trafficking network

Read More HARARE, Jan 04 (IPS) – It is do or die on the streets of Zimbabwe as homeless families battle for survival solely depending on begging. Such is the life of 69-year-old Gladys Mugabe, who lives with her disabled son in Harare Gardens, a well-known recreational park in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare. Read the…

Read More PANAMA CITY, Panama, Jan 04 (IPS) – Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread and persistent abuses of fundamental rights at a global level that, to a certain extent, derives from what we consider “normal” in our societies. In addition to firmly condemning that every three women in the…

Read More A large share of Trump voters and Fox News viewers continue to believe misinformation and conspiracy theories surrounding the attack, survey finds A large share of Trump voters and Fox News viewers continue to believe misinformation and conspiracy theories surrounding the attack, survey finds

Read More Verizon has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that the company charged administrative fees without properly disclosing them to customers. While the company denies any wrongdoing, the settlement will involve a $100 million payout to customers. If you are eligible to receive a portion of the settlmenet, you will receive either…

Read More Oscar Pistorius murdered his girlfriend by shooting her multiple times through a locked toilet door with pistol Oscar Pistorius murdered his girlfriend by shooting her multiple times through a locked toilet door with pistol

Read More State’s politically appointed surgeon general claims vaccines can contaminate human DNA but experts say comment has no merit An assertion by Florida’s politically appointed surgeon general that Covid-19 vaccines can contaminate human DNA has been dismissed as “scientific nonsense” by public health experts, who say he is putting lives at risk by wanting…

Read More New York progressive star among subjects of The Rebels, survey of the modern US left by Joshua Green Donald Trump famously compared the New York Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Eva Perón, the Argentinian first lady known as Evita. But a new book reveals that when the young Latino left-winger burst onto the…

Read More Several ambulances were spotted at the school Several ambulances were spotted at the school

Read More An email shows that the billionaire was willing to give money to Virginia Giuffre’s friends to ‘help prove’ her claims were false An email shows that the billionaire was willing to give money to Virginia Giuffre’s friends to ‘help prove’ her claims were false

Read More Watch live from the scene of a school in Perry, Iowa, where law enforcement is responding to reports of a shooting. Watch live from the scene of a school in Perry, Iowa, where law enforcement is responding to reports of a shooting.

Read More Gaza City was the focus of fighting when Israel’s ground invasion of the territory began in October. Now, much of the territory’s largest city is in ruins and the fighting has shifted to the south. (Image credit: Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images) Gaza City was the focus of fighting when Israel’s ground invasion…

Read MoreA U.S. official told CBS News that the strike was carried out by the United States. It comes amid mounting regional tensions.A U.S. official told CBS News that the strike was carried out by the United States. It comes amid mounting regional tensions.

Read More Security along borders with Afghanistan and Pakistan stepped up after death of at least 84 people Middle East crisis – live updates Iran has said it is taking steps to bolster security along its borders with Afghanistan and Pakistan, in the first tangible sign that it suspects that Wednesday’s attack on a crowd…

Read More Hearing loss has huge consequences, but you might not know that based on how infrequently it’s treated. Roughly a third of adults who develop hearing loss report never seeing a physician about it—in part because of stigma and fear surrounding aging, disability, and hearing aids. Dr. Janet Choi, an otolaryngologist at Keck Medicine…

Read More Country emitted 73m fewer tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2023 than year before, study reveals Germany’s emissions have hit a 70-year low last year as Europe’s largest economy reduced its reliance on coal. A study by the thinktank Agora Energiewende found that Germany emitted 673m tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2023, 73m tonnes…

Read More Boy allegedly used ‘multiple weapons’ to attack his family at their home in Miramonte, California Boy allegedly used ‘multiple weapons’ to attack his family at their home in Miramonte, California

Read More Retailer updates profit forecast after bumper Christmas sales but says shipping issues could affect deliveries in 2024 Next has upgraded profit hopes for the year after ringing up £38m more in sales than expected in the run-up to Christmas, but warned that difficulties in the Red Sea could delay deliveries and hit sales…

Read More Statement is clearest sign yet party is willing to drop one of its flagship policies in face of Conservative attacks UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has ruled out breaking Labour’s fiscal rules to meet its green investment targets if it wins the election this year, in the clearest sign yet…

Read More Hong Kong media mogul’s team raises concerns over testimony of former democracy activist who was imprisoned in China The international legal team for the imprisoned media mogul Jimmy Lai, who is on trial for national security offences in Hong Kong, has filed an urgent appeal with the United Nations special rapporteur on torture…

Read MoreThe agreement accentuates historical ties between Ethiopia and Somaliland – and historical hostility with Somalia.The agreement accentuates historical ties between Ethiopia and Somaliland – and historical hostility with Somalia.

Read MoreDead nearly five decades, Elvis is the latest in a range of deceased and still-living stars relaunching as avatars.Dead nearly five decades, Elvis is the latest in a range of deceased and still-living stars relaunching as avatars.

Read MoreNo one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which appeared to be the deadliest targeting Iran since the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which appeared to be the deadliest targeting Iran since the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Read More Nadav Hanan describes encountering multiple Hamas squads on 7 October when 360 young Israelis were murdered • Middle East crisis – live updates Nadav Hanan was at the smaller of the dance stages at the Nova dance festival in southern Israel when Hamas attacked. It was the beginning of an extended nightmare for…

Read MoreUS Secretary of State Blinken due to visit as Israel’s war on Gaza widens to Lebanon.US Secretary of State Blinken due to visit as Israel’s war on Gaza widens to Lebanon.

Read MoreThe suspect, who was detained after the stabbing, has been formally arrested on attempted murder charges.The suspect, who was detained after the stabbing, has been formally arrested on attempted murder charges.

Read MoreStarting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch.Starting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch.

Read More Among the hundreds of pages of filings unsealed Wednesday, victim Johanna Sjoberg spoke about what she knew about Bill Clinton’s ties to Epstein Among the hundreds of pages of filings unsealed Wednesday, victim Johanna Sjoberg spoke about what she knew about Bill Clinton’s ties to Epstein

Read More Some bridges closed while train and ferry services suspended across Scandinavia The Vatican’s doctrinal office today issued an extensive statement on approval of blessings for same-sex couples, following up on a December announcement allowing such blessings which opened up a rift with African churches. The cases of some Episcopal Conferences must be understood…

Read More Former Labour MP describes contemplating ending life of Frank Doran who was in extreme pain Dame Joan Ruddock, the former Labour MP, has described holding a pillow in her hands as she considered ending the life of her terminally ill husband who was in extreme pain. In desperation, she called an out-of-hours GP…

Read More Latest project from screenwriter of Netflix’s most watched non-English-language series revisits its most enigmatic character After a busy few years chronicling fatal Balearic excess in White Lines and crafting the pulpy trafficking drama Sky Rojo, the Spanish screenwriter and producer Álex Pina is returning to one of his most famous criminal creations. La…

Read MoreAnnual amnesty marking Independence Day takes place during crisis in the north that poses threat to military rulers.Annual amnesty marking Independence Day takes place during crisis in the north that poses threat to military rulers.

Read More Court documents containing the names of associates of late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have been released today (4 January). Court documents containing the names of associates of late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have been released today (4 January).

Read MoreSigns of generational change as the country heads into another election on Sunday boycotted by main opposition party.Signs of generational change as the country heads into another election on Sunday boycotted by main opposition party.