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War in Gaza won’t end in 2024 – Israel
Read More West Jerusalem has refused to entertain international calls for a ceasefire in the besieged enclave Israel will continue to wage war in Gaza throughout 2024, Israel Defense Forces spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said in a statement on Sunday. Describing a strategic shift to what he called the “smart” management of IDF troops,…
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Photos: Powerful earthquake hits Japan, residents flee some coastal areas
Read MoreThe Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama.The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama.
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Ethiopia signs agreement with Somaliland paving way to sea access
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Ethiopia signs agreement with Somaliland paving way to sea access
Read MoreThe prime minister of the landlocked country has said that sea access was an existential question.The prime minister of the landlocked country has said that sea access was an existential question.
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Ukraine downs Russian missile over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
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Israel Supreme Court strikes down judicial reforms
Read MoreThe controversial plans triggered nationwide protests last year against Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.The controversial plans triggered nationwide protests last year against Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
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Russia launched 90 drone attacks in Ukraine in early hours of new year
Read More A 15-year-old boy was killed as Shahed-type drones attacked Odesa and Lviv, Ukraine’s air force says Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Russia marked the new year with the launch of a record 90 Shahed-type drones over Ukraine, as Vladimir Putin vowed to further intensify attacks after a Ukrainian strike on the south…
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Earthquake shakes California with 4.1 magnitude tremor on New Year’s Day
Read More The seismic event occurred at 8:27 am local time 11 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, and 13 miles from Los Angeles The seismic event occurred at 8:27 am local time 11 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, and 13 miles from Los Angeles
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Iran deploys warship to Red Sea amid soaring tensions
Read MoreAlborz warship enters Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Iranian media reports a day after Yemen’s Houthis say 10 fighters killed.Alborz warship enters Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Iranian media reports a day after Yemen’s Houthis say 10 fighters killed.
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Israel to withdraw some troops from Gaza amid new campaign planning
Read More Official says intense new phase of war to last at least six more months as nation also prepares for conflict with Lebanon Israel-Gaza war – live updates Israel is withdrawing some troops from Gaza but preparing for an intense campaign to continue there for “six months at least” as well as expanding preparations…
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‘Widely wet’ start to new year expected with flood warnings across UK
Read More Met Office issues yellow warnings, as heavy rain expected in Wales and strong winds across England A “widely wet” start to the new year is expected for many areas, with heavy rainfall predicted for parts of the UK and dozens of flood warnings in place. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings…
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Trump gaining ground among Latino voters, poll shows
Read More Ex-president ahead with 39% support among Latino voters surveyed, wiping out Biden’s lead among crucial voting bloc A new poll indicates former US president Donald Trump is gaining ground among Latino voters, wiping out incumbent Joe Biden’s lead among the crucial, but diverse, voting bloc. A USA Today and Suffolk University survey showed…
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What 2024’s leap year status means
Read MoreGet ready for a 366-day year because 2024 is a leap year. Here’s why the calendar change happens.Get ready for a 366-day year because 2024 is a leap year. Here’s why the calendar change happens.
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The Electoral College is a ‘bad’ and ‘undemocratic’ system. So why does the US still use it?
Read More In the most powerful democracy in the world, two of its last four leaders have been chosen by a minority of voters. The US’s Electoral College system is now functioning far from how its creators originally intended, Gustaf Kilander writes In the most powerful democracy in the world, two of its last four…
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Russia launches a record 90 drone attacks over Ukraine
Read MoreRussian President Vladimir Putin said his country would “intensify” its attacks on its neighbor.Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country would “intensify” its attacks on its neighbor.
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Palestinian men are not ‘terrorists in the making’
Read MoreThe world cannot continue to ignore the humanity and suffering of Palestinian men in Gaza and beyond.The world cannot continue to ignore the humanity and suffering of Palestinian men in Gaza and beyond.
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Why Labour needs to decide whether to break the consensus on Israel
Read More Airstrikes against Houthi rebels and the prospect of a year-long Gaza conflict will test cross-party thinking at Westminster Two developments in the past 48 hours could test the cross-party consensus in Westminster on the conflict between Israel and Hamas: the signal sent by the Ministry of Defence that it is prepared to join…
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New York police sergeant found dead with his wife and two children in apparent murder-suicide
Read More Watson Morgan, 49, was a sergeant with the Bronxville Police Department in Westchester County Watson Morgan, 49, was a sergeant with the Bronxville Police Department in Westchester County
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Putin vows to ‘intensify’ strikes on Ukraine after deadly Belgorod attack
Read MoreAt least five people are killed in New Year’s Day attacks on Odesa, southern Ukraine and Russian-occupied Donetsk.At least five people are killed in New Year’s Day attacks on Odesa, southern Ukraine and Russian-occupied Donetsk.
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Putin vows to ‘intensify’ attacks against Ukraine military targets
Read MoreThe Russian leader’s comments come after days of aerial bombardment by both sides in the conflict.The Russian leader’s comments come after days of aerial bombardment by both sides in the conflict.
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Green Day changes lyric to hit out at Trump in New Year’s Eve performance
Read More Band alters lyric from American Idiot to ‘I’m not a part of the Maga agenda’ during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve set Rock band Green Day altered the lyrics of their well-known song American Idiot to criticize Donald Trump during a televised New Year’s Eve performance. During a set on Dick Clark’s…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for California ‘tax revolt’ over health care coverage for migrants
Read More The Georgia congresswoman blasted the plans as ‘treason’ The Georgia congresswoman blasted the plans as ‘treason’
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Trump’s GOP rivals promise to pardon him if elected
Read More DeSantis and Haley would grant clemency if the ex-president is convicted on a long list of federal crimes DeSantis and Haley would grant clemency if the ex-president is convicted on a long list of federal crimes
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Hundreds arrested in French and German New Year anarchy (VIDEOS)
Read More Police in Berlin have detained nearly 400 people and seized Molotov cocktails Police in France and Germany made hundreds of arrests over New Year’s Eve as mobs torched vehicles and shot fireworks at officers. Nevertheless, authorities in both countries described the night as more “peaceful” than last year. Authorities in Berlin deployed 4,500…
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First scenes as Japan hit by tsunami waves after strong earthquakes
Read MoreMore than a dozen strong earthquakes struck central Japan, triggering tsunami waves along Honshu’s western coast.More than a dozen strong earthquakes struck central Japan, triggering tsunami waves along Honshu’s western coast.
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Israeli military says it has begun to re-deploy some of its troops to prepare for a long war
Read MoreIsrael on Sunday began demobilizing some of its reservists fighting Hamas in Gaza. Israeli officials have warned that the war could continue well into the new year. CBS News’ Ian Lee reports.Israel on Sunday began demobilizing some of its reservists fighting Hamas in Gaza. Israeli officials have warned that the war could continue well…
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Japan was hit by a series of earthquakes Monday that damaged homes, prompted tsunami warnings
Read MorePowerful earthquakes off central Japan’s west coast damaged homes and prompted tsunami warnings on Monday. Residents were urged to seek higher ground.Powerful earthquakes off central Japan’s west coast damaged homes and prompted tsunami warnings on Monday. Residents were urged to seek higher ground.
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I teach in secret, defying the Taliban ban and fighting despair
Read MoreThe biggest challenge of teaching Afghan girls and women is not the security risk or bad internet, but the hopelessness.The biggest challenge of teaching Afghan girls and women is not the security risk or bad internet, but the hopelessness.
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Small boat arrivals in Britain likely to rise in 2024, says Border Force officials’ union
Read More Immigration Services Union says recent lull in migrant Channel crossings was due to bad weather The number of people arriving in Britain in small boats is expected to rise again this year after a lull caused by bad weather, according to the union representing Border Force officials. Migrant arrivals across the Channel have…
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Six killed in ambush in disputed area between Sudan and South Sudan
Read MoreThe oil-rich region experiences frequent bouts of violence from rival factions of an ethnic group across both countries.The oil-rich region experiences frequent bouts of violence from rival factions of an ethnic group across both countries.
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Cerne Abbas giant is Hercules and was army meeting point, say historians
Read More Origins of Dorset hillside chalk figure was as muster station for West Saxon armies fending off Vikings, historians conclude For centuries, historians and archaeologists have puzzled over the origins of the Cerne Abbas giant, the huge, naked, club-wielding figure cut into a chalky hillside in the English West Country. Was he a Celtic…
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Israel starts moving thousands of troops out of the Gaza Strip
Read MoreIsrael says it’s redeploying thousands of troops from Gaza, but it’s not clear how significant the move will prove amid warnings of a “prolonged” offensive against Hamas.Israel says it’s redeploying thousands of troops from Gaza, but it’s not clear how significant the move will prove amid warnings of a “prolonged” offensive against Hamas.
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One in three adults in UK and Ireland eat five or more daily portions of fruit and veg
Read More In both countries 33% of adults hit the target on a daily basis, with Korea and Israel next highest in OECD figures One in three adults in the UK and Ireland consume five or more portions of fruit and vegetables every day, a higher proportion than in any other nation in the developed…
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Michelle Mone’s husband says couple being ‘hung out to dry’ by ministers
Read More Doug Barrowman says NCA investigation into Covid ‘VIP lane’ firm is being used to distract from government incompetence The disgraced Tory peer Michelle Mone and her husband are being investigated by the UK’s National Crime Agency, the couple have confirmed in a statement in which they claimed they were being “hung out to…
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‘Completely alienated’: British Muslims on Labour, Tory stance on Gaza war
Read MoreSurveys have shown a sharp drop in support for both of Britain’s big parties among Muslims ahead of elections.Surveys have shown a sharp drop in support for both of Britain’s big parties among Muslims ahead of elections.
