Month: January 2024

Read MoreSome Italians are impressed by the man dubbed “Fleximan”, but Italy has a high rate of road deaths.Some Italians are impressed by the man dubbed “Fleximan”, but Italy has a high rate of road deaths.

Read MoreA selection of striking images from our readers around the world.A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

Read More Hezbollah has reportedly received intelligence that the IDF is ready for a war on two fronts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is prepared to start a full-blown war against the pro-Palestinian armed group Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Lebanese broadcaster LBCI reported on Saturday. Hezbollah has been firing rockets and mortar shells at Israeli…

Read MoreButter chicken – a curry popular around the world – is now in the middle of a court battle in India.Butter chicken – a curry popular around the world – is now in the middle of a court battle in India.

Read More Washington likes to make others sort out its messes, but Beijing won’t play this game – and is thus branded a disruptive force The US and UK are currently waging a bombing campaign against the Ansar Allah militia group in Yemen, commonly known as the Houthis. The Houthis have been responding to the…

Read MoreThe firm is facing criticism for continuing production and recruiting new sales agents in Russia.The firm is facing criticism for continuing production and recruiting new sales agents in Russia.

Read MoreAn Oregon weekly newspaper that had to lay off its entire staff after its funds were embezzled will relaunch its print edition next monthAn Oregon weekly newspaper that had to lay off its entire staff after its funds were embezzled will relaunch its print edition next month

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Read MoreAlleged victims say predators have gone unpunished for decades in Christian church known as The Truth.Alleged victims say predators have gone unpunished for decades in Christian church known as The Truth.

Read More The national draft emergency defense plan reportedly sees ordinary citizens Germans will be expected to turn their homes into bomb shelters in case a major war breaks out in Europe, newspaper Bild reported on Saturday, citing a draft document from the country’s Defense Ministry.  According to the report, the ministry is set to…

Read More The prime minister says he is ‘very confident’ Labor’s new tax plan will pass parliament Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has appeared to rule out further changes to Labor’s tax package such as taking more off high-income earners in order to win cross-bench…

Read More Israel has accused UNRWA workers of helping Hamas kill civilians Multiple Western countries have suspended the funding to the UN Palestinian refugee agency in response to Israeli allegations that a number of its employees had participated in the deadly October 7 Hamas attack. The US, UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Finland,…

Read More The U.N. agency charged with providing relief to Palestinians has fired several employees over their alleged involvement in the Oct. 7 attack in Israel. The U.N. agency charged with providing relief to Palestinians has fired several employees over their alleged involvement in the Oct. 7 attack in Israel.

Read More Watch the moment Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas embarks on its maiden voyage from Miami on Saturday, 27 January. Watch the moment Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas embarks on its maiden voyage from Miami on Saturday, 27 January.

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Read More ‘She was trapped’ in corner of the bedroom, the slain 21-year-old’s mother said ‘She was trapped’ in corner of the bedroom, the slain 21-year-old’s mother said

Read More ‘We’re done here’: Yusef Salaam said NYPD officer refused to say why he had pulled him over ‘We’re done here’: Yusef Salaam said NYPD officer refused to say why he had pulled him over

Read MoreNine countries pause funding for UNRWA over allegations its staff were involved in the 7 October attacks.Nine countries pause funding for UNRWA over allegations its staff were involved in the 7 October attacks.

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Read MoreUS Arab officials in swing state of Michigan say they will not discuss 2024 elections with Gaza ‘genocide unfolding’.US Arab officials in swing state of Michigan say they will not discuss 2024 elections with Gaza ‘genocide unfolding’.

Read MoreBarcelona manager Xavi says he will step down at the end of the season.Barcelona manager Xavi says he will step down at the end of the season.

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Read More Singer told to rest for two weeks, forcing him to cancel gigs in California and Los Angeles The singer Morrissey is being treated for “physical exhaustion” after cancelling a number of dates on his current tour. His tour manager said on Saturday he had been told to rest for two weeks. Continue reading…Singer…

Read More Watch live as the Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas embarks on its maiden voyage from Miami on Saturday, 27 January. Watch live as the Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas embarks on its maiden voyage from Miami on Saturday, 27 January.

Read More HMS Erebus and HMS Terror went missing in 1845 during an expedition that set off from Greenhithe in Kent to find the Northwest Passage HMS Erebus and HMS Terror went missing in 1845 during an expedition that set off from Greenhithe in Kent to find the Northwest Passage

Read More Government follows example of US after allegations that staff took part in attacks on Israel last year Middle East crisis – live updates The decision by the US, UK and other western nations to freeze ­funding for the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees will significantly worsen the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip,…

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Read More Opposition would do better on issues including the economy, health, education, the environment, immigration and crime, public says More than twice as many voters believe a Labour government would be better for housing than the Tories, according to the latest Opinium poll for the Observer. The survey shows Labour is well ahead of…

Read More Vapour created by a stall-holder ‘cooking a large amount of chillies’ entered ventilation system A market in Chester was evacuated on Saturday because of fumes caused by a stall-holder “cooking a large amount of chillies”. Chester fire and rescue service said vapour from the cooking of a large quantity of chilli oil had…

Read More Around 300,000 people made attempts to cross into the US from Mexico last month, according to US officials A large convoy reportedly led by a retired US Army lieutenant colonel has said it will arrive at the border in Texas next week in a bid to halt illegal crossings from Mexico, as tensions…

Read More The AI-generated images were reportedly viewed over 47 million times before the account that posted them on X was suspended Sexually-explicit ‘photos’ of pop singer Taylor Swift that spread on social media platforms earlier this week were “alarming,” White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters during a news briefing on Friday, promising action…

Read MoreAryna Sabalenka ensured she wasn’t a one-hit wonder by clinching back-to-back Australian Open titles with a win over Zheng Qinwen on Saturday.Aryna Sabalenka ensured she wasn’t a one-hit wonder by clinching back-to-back Australian Open titles with a win over Zheng Qinwen on Saturday.

Read More The sale of the 40 F-16 fighter jets and upgrades to dozens of other jets became linked to Sweden’s accession to NATO, after Turkey had objected. (Image credit: Javier Torres/AFP via Getty Images) The sale of the 40 F-16 fighter jets and upgrades to dozens of other jets became linked to Sweden’s accession…