Month: January 2024

Read More Britain and other Western nations say Tehran’s launch technology could be used to support its ballistic missile programme Britain and other Western nations say Tehran’s launch technology could be used to support its ballistic missile programme

Read More All presidential candidates champion independence and country’s new role in Nato as relations with Moscow deteriorate Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Finns headed to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president, an office whose importance has grown as tensions increase tensions with neighbouring Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. While…

Read More Study finds that lockdowns and cuts to local services are partly to blame Progress on tackling youth violence in Scotland is slowing as young people struggle to access “safe spaces”, according to a new report. The study, by researchers at the Universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the Open University, examined the past, present…

Read More Military says no casualties immediately apparent, while strike on industrial site in Kremenchuk sparks fire Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 704 Russia launched drone and missile attacks targeting civilian and critical infrastructure across wide areas of Ukraine, Kyiv’s air force said on Sunday. Reuters reports it said preliminary information did not…

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Read MoreInjured pacer Shamar Joseph took seven wickets as West Indies pulled off a remarkable eight-run win in the second Test.Injured pacer Shamar Joseph took seven wickets as West Indies pulled off a remarkable eight-run win in the second Test.

Read MoreFootball has long provided an arena for protest in Hong Kong, but this Asian Cup has been quieter.Football has long provided an arena for protest in Hong Kong, but this Asian Cup has been quieter.

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Read More Biden administration officials reported as saying terms emerging for prospective deal involving release of hostages See all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war and the Middle East crisis The UN secretary general, António Guterres, has pleaded for donor states to “guarantee the continuity” of the body’s Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) after several halted…

Read MoreSeveral Western countries have suspended aid to UNWRA, a move criticised by Palestinians and top UN officials.Several Western countries have suspended aid to UNWRA, a move criticised by Palestinians and top UN officials.

Read MoreItalian police used batons to beat pro-Palestine demonstrators who had gathered in Milan to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.Italian police used batons to beat pro-Palestine demonstrators who had gathered in Milan to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.

Read More Legislation will further erode differences between legal systems of Hong Kong and mainland A new law giving Chinese courts the authority to enforce rulings in commercial disputes in Hong Kong comes into effect on Monday, further reducing the barriers between the Hong Kong and Chinese legal systems. The law puts into effect an…

Read More The verdict in the manslaughter trial over the 2016 death of Saints star Will Smith brings to a close a turbulent eight years of legal wrangling Ever since the New Orleans tow-truck company owner Cardell Hayes shot the retired local pro-football champion Will Smith to death and wounded the former athlete’s wife on…

Read More Justice Sebutinde argued that the case against Israel was political not legal, and that ‘genocidal intent’ was unproven Uganda’s government has distanced itself from Judge Julia Sebutinde, Kampala’s representative in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), after she opposed all emergency measures sought by South Africa in the genocide case against Israel.  On…

Read More US, UK and other countries have pulled funding from UN agency for Palestinians over allegations its workers participated in 7 October Hamas terror attack US, UK and other countries have pulled funding from UN agency for Palestinians over allegations its workers participated in 7 October Hamas terror attack

Read More Family pays tribute to ‘visionary’ who ‘changed the lives of so many people’ through his building projects and donations Billionaire Sydney property developer Lang Walker AO has died, aged 78. In a statement released on Sunday, his family hailed Walker as a “devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather” and “visionary” who shaped…

Read More Motoring association criticises data quality and say Australia has ‘no credible plan’ to reduce incidents as nation records 677 deaths since July 2023 Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The second half of 2023 was the deadliest six months on Australian roads since 2010, but there…

Read More Jeremy Hunt targets further reduction in ‘jobs tax’ in March budget The government is considering handing workers another tax cut with a further reduction in national insurance, amid desperate attempts to move on from a campaign to destabilise Rishi Sunak by the Tory right. With frustration within the cabinet that the Conservative party…

Read MoreMissile launches come days after Pyongyang announced test of the ‘Pulhwasal-3-31’ strategic cruise missile.Missile launches come days after Pyongyang announced test of the ‘Pulhwasal-3-31’ strategic cruise missile.

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Read MoreUkraine’s security service accuses senior officials of trying to steal about $40m in an order for mortar shells.Ukraine’s security service accuses senior officials of trying to steal about $40m in an order for mortar shells.

Read More Relatives of the unnamed POWs unable to identify their loved ones in crash site photos provided by Russian authorities Relatives of the unnamed POWs unable to identify their loved ones in crash site photos provided by Russian authorities

Read More Pekka Haavisto, who is second in the opinion polls, is bolstering his campaign with club nights and music from the 60s and 70s At a packed, dimly lit music venue in Helsinki, an attentive crowd dressed up for a night out sings sweetly along to musicians on stage in front of a kitsch…

Read MoreThe tradition of tea drinking runs deep in Britain, but trouble is brewing over the best brew thanks to one U.S. scientist. Ian Lee has the story.The tradition of tea drinking runs deep in Britain, but trouble is brewing over the best brew thanks to one U.S. scientist. Ian Lee has the story.

Read More More than 23,000 residents without electricity days after category-three storm lashed coast on Thursday Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Cyclone-affected residents have been offered disaster assistance in northern Queensland, where tens of thousands of customers remain without power. Personal hardship assistance grants have been offered…

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Read More Gathering of at least 20 black-clad, masked men at Artarmon Reserve follows confrontation with police resulting in six arrests on Friday Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has doubled down on his push to tighten anti-vilification laws after a…

Read More South Korean military says it is analysing the launch along with US intelligence authorities North Korea has fired multiple cruise missiles off an eastern military port, South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff have said. The missiles were launched about 8am (2300 GMT Saturday) and were being analysed by South Korean and US intelligence…

Read More The two names also held the top spots together in 2021, highlighting the ongoing popularity of both names with Queensland parents Close call: most popular Australian baby names of the past century revealedGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Oliver and Isla have topped the list of…

Read More The former president doesn’t believe that the allies will honor their commitments NATO will not come to the rescue if the US gets attacked, former President Donald Trump said on Saturday, continuing his tradition of criticizing the Western alliance.  According to Article 5 of the NATO Charter, an armed attack against one member state…

Read MoreU.S. negotiators are making progress on a potential agreement in which Israel would pause military operations against Hamas in Gaza for two months in exchange for the release of more than 100 hostages who were captured in the Oct. 7 attack on IsraelU.S. negotiators are making progress on a potential agreement in which Israel…

Read MoreA CBS News crew crossed into southern Gaza with Israeli soldiers of the 55th Brigade, 98th Paratroopers Division. Known as the “Tip of the Spear Brigade,” they have been fighting against Hamas since early December. Charlie D’Agata reports from Gaza.A CBS News crew crossed into southern Gaza with Israeli soldiers of the 55th Brigade,…

Read MoreThe missile launch follows months of weapons testing by communist North Korea, raising tensions.The missile launch follows months of weapons testing by communist North Korea, raising tensions.

Read More Man declared dead at the scene in Mount Louisa on Sunday, with ethical standards command to investigate the death Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Queensland police have launched an internal investigation after a man was shot and killed by officers during a “mental health incident”…

Read MoreHe has shocked many of his colleagues, who regard it as a menial job but are jealous of his income.He has shocked many of his colleagues, who regard it as a menial job but are jealous of his income.