Month: January 2024

Read More Exclusive: Labour ‘under no illusions’ about mess party stands to inherit, as council leaders warn more will go bust next year What are the cost pressures facing English councils?‘Stuck without it’: Woking elderly residents face losing key transportBarnet council’s ‘Graph of Doom’ now looks prophetic Angela Rayner has accused the Conservatives of cynically…

Read More Vince McMahon has presided over the professional wrestling organization for more than four decades Vince McMahon, the longtime chairman and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), has resigned from the company he took control of more than four decades ago, after a former employee accused him of a range of sexual offenses…

Read MoreThe Ministry of Defence says this is the third such incident involving HMS Diamond.The Ministry of Defence says this is the third such incident involving HMS Diamond.

Read MoreThe Security Service of Ukraine says five charged over plot to embezzle funds earmarked to buy 100,000 mortar shells.The Security Service of Ukraine says five charged over plot to embezzle funds earmarked to buy 100,000 mortar shells.

Read MoreJannik Sinner lands the Grand Slam title he has long promised with an extraordinary fightback to beat Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final.Jannik Sinner lands the Grand Slam title he has long promised with an extraordinary fightback to beat Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final.

Read More RAFAH, Gaza Strip — The secretary-general of the United Nations on Sunday called on countries to resume funding the main agency providing aid in the Gaza Strip after a dozen of its employees were accused of taking part in the Hamas attack on Israel that ignited the war four months ago. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”]…

Read More Nearly 90% of Australia better off under new plan, with taxpayers in remote and regional communities to gain the most, ANU analysis shows Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Working-class communities in Coalition-held remote and regional electorates stand to gain the most from Labor’s proposed changes…

Read More Vice Admiral Aleksey Neizhpapa’s comment follows reports that the British Navy could retire two vessels amid staffing shortages Kiev would be happy to receive two British Navy warships that London is reportedly about to decommission, Ukrainian Vice Admiral Aleksey Neizhpapa has told Sky News. Earlier this month, The Telegraph claimed that HMS Westminster…

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Read MoreUnder Stalin, thousands were executed. Now, victims’ families and experts are trying to heal a national trauma.Under Stalin, thousands were executed. Now, victims’ families and experts are trying to heal a national trauma.

Read More Teenagers were attacked at about 11.20pm on Saturday in Knowle West area, say Avon and Somerset police Two teenage boys have died in Bristol after a stabbing attack by a group of people who fled the scene in a car, police have said. The two boys, aged 15 and 16, were attacked in…

Read MoreIn a video posted on social media, two women are seen throwing soup at the glass protecting Leonardo da Vinci’s piece.In a video posted on social media, two women are seen throwing soup at the glass protecting Leonardo da Vinci’s piece.

Read More The Hague-based court has not called for a ceasefire and has no enforcement power, but its decision is resounding nonetheless The United Nations’ International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled on the case that South Africa had brought against Israel. Those who mistake realism for simplistic materialism – the ‘it’s only there if…

Read MorePolice are searching for the gunmen who carried out the shooting during mass at a Catholic church.Police are searching for the gunmen who carried out the shooting during mass at a Catholic church.

Read More Two climate activists hurled soup Sunday at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris and shouted slogans advocating for a sustainable food system. (Image credit: Fred Scheiber/AP) Two climate activists hurled soup Sunday at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris and shouted…

Read MoreCIA Director William Burns is expected to discuss the latest emerging proposal to free the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.CIA Director William Burns is expected to discuss the latest emerging proposal to free the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Read More Visitors at Louvre look on in shock as Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece attacked by environmental protesters Two environmental protesters hurled soup on to the Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris, calling for “healthy and sustainable food”. The painting, which was behind bullet-proof glass, appeared to be undamaged. Gallery visitors looked on in…

Read More António Guterres says loss of funding from US and others mean aid into Gaza for whole of this month cannot be guaranteed Middle East crisis – live updates The UN secretary general, António Guterres, has appealed to the 10 donor countries that have withdrawn funding from the UN relief works agency for Palestinians…

Read More Police received a report last month that a man had killed his partner in the home of a US Republican presidential candidate Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was the victim of a so-called ‘swatting’ incident last month, Reuters has reported, citing public records. Authorities received a report on December 30 in which a…

Read MoreThe UN urges continued funding to UNRWA’s ‘lifesaving’ aid to Gaza, after some Western countries cut aid to the agency.The UN urges continued funding to UNRWA’s ‘lifesaving’ aid to Gaza, after some Western countries cut aid to the agency.

Read MoreMindset visits Denmark, where innovative technologies such as AI and VR are being used for mental health.Mindset visits Denmark, where innovative technologies such as AI and VR are being used for mental health.

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Read MoreA forensic anthropologist identifies victims of Stalin’s Reign of Terror and reunites their remains with their families.A forensic anthropologist identifies victims of Stalin’s Reign of Terror and reunites their remains with their families.

Read More Prosecutors allege Rebecca Grossman, 60, was speeding when she hit brothers Mark Iskander, 11, and Jakob Iskander, eight More than three years ago, a Los Angeles socialite allegedly fatally struck two young boys as they were crossing the street. Now a jury will decide whether Rebecca Grossman is guilty of second-degree murder, vehicular…

Read More At issue is whether potential vice-presidents, from Elise Stefanik to Tim Scott, could assume control – and whether Trump cares The last person who occupied the job of US vice-president ended up the target of a violent mob calling for him to be hanged. Even so, as Donald Trump closes in on the…

Read More US, Qatari, Israeli and Egyptian officials meet in France to discuss temporary pause in fighting to allow further hostage releases Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Talks aimed at brokering a fresh agreement to release further Israeli hostages in Gaza in exchange for a pause in fighting are expected as US, Qatari, Israeli…

Read MoreThe 16th Century painting by Leonardo da Vinci sits behind protective glass at the Louvre in Paris.The 16th Century painting by Leonardo da Vinci sits behind protective glass at the Louvre in Paris.

Read MoreEduardo Paes discusses his smart city vision for Rio and tech-driven progress amidst social, environmental debates.Eduardo Paes discusses his smart city vision for Rio and tech-driven progress amidst social, environmental debates.

Read More Kemi Badenoch says issues at Post Office go beyond Horizon scandal, after Harry Staunton removed Kemi Badenoch has suggested there could be a wider shake-up at the Post Office over the Horizon scandal and other problems, after she asked its chair to leave at the weekend. The business secretary said she had needed…

Read MoreSatellites will be used to test communication and geopositioning tech, and efficacy of delivering cargoes, Iran said.Satellites will be used to test communication and geopositioning tech, and efficacy of delivering cargoes, Iran said.

Read More Jenin’s Freedom Theatre was ransacked by Israeli soldiers, its staff thrown in jail. Once celebrated as a peace initiative, it’s the latest casualty of near-daily military raids on the West Bank. (Image credit: Marco Longari/AFP via Getty Images) Jenin’s Freedom Theatre was ransacked by Israeli soldiers, its staff thrown in jail. Once celebrated…

Read More Business secretary says it would be wrong to replace Sunak as party leader on the basis of poor polling Kemi Badenoch has hit out at Conservative plotters for “stirring” by suggesting she could replace Rishi Sunak, saying prime ministers “cannot be treated as disposable”. The UK business secretary, who consistently comes out as…

Read More Iran says it successfully launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had multiple failures in the past, the latest for a program that the West says improves Tehran’s ballistic missiles. (Image credit: AP) Iran says it successfully launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had multiple failures in the…

Read More Employees from a Ukrainian arms firm conspired with defense ministry officials to embezzle almost $40 million earmarked to buy shells for the war with Russia, Ukraine’s security service reported. (Image credit: Alex Babenko/AP) Employees from a Ukrainian arms firm conspired with defense ministry officials to embezzle almost $40 million earmarked to buy shells…