Month: January 2024

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Read More Israel Defence Forces Rear Adm Daniel Hagari says the war requires ‘prolonged fighting’; Sirens heard in southern and central Israel after rockets fired on New Year’s day See all our Israel-Gaza war coverageContinue reading…Israel Defence Forces Rear Adm Daniel Hagari says the war requires ‘prolonged fighting’; Sirens heard in southern and central Israel…

Read More Zelensky vows Ukraine will win the war, while Putin barely mentions it at all, in contrasting new year speeches Zelensky vows Ukraine will win the war, while Putin barely mentions it at all, in contrasting new year speeches

Read MoreKim Jong Un ordered North Korea’s military to “thoroughly annihilate” the U.S. and South Korea if his isolated nation is provoked, state media say.Kim Jong Un ordered North Korea’s military to “thoroughly annihilate” the U.S. and South Korea if his isolated nation is provoked, state media say.

Read MoreSix months after Indian PM Modi addressed the US Congress, Joe Biden has turned down an invite to India’s Republic Day.Six months after Indian PM Modi addressed the US Congress, Joe Biden has turned down an invite to India’s Republic Day.

Read More Rise of 6% shows consequences of prisoner overcrowding and low staffing levels, say Liberal Democrats There were nearly 8,000 assaults on prison staff in the year to June 2023, almost one an hour on average, the Liberal Democrats have said, arguing that the statistic shows the consequences of prisoner overcrowding and low staffing…

Read MoreNorth Korean leader echoes earlier bellicose rhetoric after promising to launch new satellites and expand arsenal.North Korean leader echoes earlier bellicose rhetoric after promising to launch new satellites and expand arsenal.

Read MoreThe Chinese leader’s New Year’s Eve message comes just weeks ahead of Taiwan’s crucial general election.The Chinese leader’s New Year’s Eve message comes just weeks ahead of Taiwan’s crucial general election.

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Read More Poor state of critical assets in many parts of country leaves thousands of homes and businesses more vulnerable to storms Ministers have been told they will be “punished” by voters after analysis revealed the decline of vital flood defences across England. The proportion of critical assets in disrepair has almost trebled in the…

Read More Figures showing 133% increase since 2013 derided as ‘smoke and mirrors’ amid failure to meet treatment targets NHS figures that show more people than ever are being checked for cancer have been criticised as “misleading” by experts. Official data published on Monday reported that almost 3 million people in England were tested for…

Read More Retailers including Marks & Spencer and Tesco promise to pass on savings to customers after VAT axed Women can buy period pants for £2 cheaper than current prices after the government abolished a tax on the product. As of Monday, retailers including supermarkets Marks & Spencer and Tesco, as well as clothing shop…

Read MoreDisney’s copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January.Disney’s copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January.

Read MoreAt least five people have been killed in Donetsk and Odesa amid an escalating wave of attacks since Friday.At least five people have been killed in Donetsk and Odesa amid an escalating wave of attacks since Friday.

Read More The results of the Dec. 20 election were announced amid calls from the opposition and civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due to logistical problems they said had undermined the balloting. (Image credit: Mosa’ab Elshamy/AP) The results of the Dec. 20 election were announced amid calls from the opposition and…

Read MoreFormer world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis is reported to have been charged in connection with the death of his wife, Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins, who died after being struck by a vehicle while riding in AdelaideFormer world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis is reported to have been charged in connection with the death of his…

Read More Warner calls time on 14-year Test and ODI cricketing career as one of top run-scorers for Australia Warner calls time on 14-year Test and ODI cricketing career as one of top run-scorers for Australia

Read MoreSelf-ruled Taiwan, which is claimed by Beijing, will go to the polls latest this month to choose a new president.Self-ruled Taiwan, which is claimed by Beijing, will go to the polls latest this month to choose a new president.

Read More The Department of Primary Industries is investigating after protected fish species allegedly killed in Cronulla The killing of a protected fish species by a spear fisher in Sydney over the weekend is being investigated. According to local reports, onlookers were left outraged after an endangered blue groper (Achoerodus viridis) was allegedly speared and…

Read More Bezalel Smotrich said that the majority of the Palestinians resettle somewhere else The bulk of the Palestinian Arabs living in the Gaza Strip should be encouraged to emigrate to other countries, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has said. He argued that drastic measures are needed to ensure Israel’s security and avoid further incursions…

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Read MoreIn a new year message, Israel’s military says it expects fighting in Gaza for the rest of the year.In a new year message, Israel’s military says it expects fighting in Gaza for the rest of the year.

Read MoreThe Ukrainian president’s message comes as five people were killed in attacks early on New Year’s Day.The Ukrainian president’s message comes as five people were killed in attacks early on New Year’s Day.

Read MoreU.S. Navy helicopters sunk three Houthi militant boats Sunday after a container ship in the Red Sea, one of the world’s busiest shipping routes, said it was under attack by Houthi militants.U.S. Navy helicopters sunk three Houthi militant boats Sunday after a container ship in the Red Sea, one of the world’s busiest shipping…

Read More Police say one man has life-threatening injuries after ‘terribly serious’ fire in suburb of Mill Park Eleven people have been taken to hospital, including a man with life-threatening injuries, after a fire broke out at a New Year’s Eve house party in Melbourne’s north-east. Emergency services were called to a home on Development…

Read MoreFrom the successes of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and “Barbie” to progress in inflation and the return of Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin, Mark Strassmann recaps the good news from 2023.From the successes of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and “Barbie” to progress in inflation and the return of Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin, Mark Strassmann recaps the good…

Read MoreDenmark’s Queen Margrethe II, currently the world’s longest-serving monarch, revealed in her New Year’s speech that she’s stepping down after 52 years on the throne. She’ll be succeeded by her son, Prince Frederik.Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, currently the world’s longest-serving monarch, revealed in her New Year’s speech that she’s stepping down after 52 years…

Read MoreRussia launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks against Kharkiv and other cities in Ukraine on Sunday, in apparent retaliation for a deadly Ukrainian attack against Belgorod, Russia, the day before. At least 20 people in Ukraine were injured.Russia launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks against Kharkiv and other…

Read MoreFew people in Gaza are celebrating New Year as Israel has intensified its operations in recent days and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war could last many more months. More than 21,800 people have died in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Ian Lee reports.Few people in Gaza are celebrating New…

Read More New Year’s address made almost no direct reference to the situation on the 1,000-km front line or the limited success of a counteroffensive See all our Ukraine war coverage Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has vowed in his New Year’s address to unleash “wrath” against Russian forces in 2024, saying Ukraine had become stronger…

Read MoreAs the war enters its 677th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 677th day, these are the main developments.

Read More Anna Meares among athletes paying tribute to former track cyclist who competed at world championships and Olympics • Rohan Dennis charged over death of wife Melissa Melissa Dennis is being remembered as a popular and talented competitor as Australian cycling reels from her death. Olympic gold medallist Anna Meares paid tribute to Dennis…

Read MoreMany young Nigerians fail their university entrance exams as they lack very basic tech skills.Many young Nigerians fail their university entrance exams as they lack very basic tech skills.

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Read MoreBangladesh is holding general elections in January – Sheikh Hasina’s hold on power looks unshakeable.Bangladesh is holding general elections in January – Sheikh Hasina’s hold on power looks unshakeable.