Month: January 2024

Read More“I was waiting for the word ceasefire” Palestinian politicians react to the ruling of the ICJ“I was waiting for the word ceasefire” Palestinian politicians react to the ruling of the ICJ

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Read More Sacked after 22 years as family’s principal asset manager, Claude Palmero has shared shocking details with French press For more than two decades, Claude Palmero held the purse strings of the House of Grimaldi, hereditary rulers of the millionaire-packed Mediterranean principality of Monaco since the 13th century and among Europe’s glitziest royals. For…

Read MoreThe International Court of Justice says Israel’s actions in Gaza are sufficient to warrant the court hearing a genocide case brought by South Africa.The International Court of Justice says Israel’s actions in Gaza are sufficient to warrant the court hearing a genocide case brought by South Africa.

Read More Attorney general receives submission arguing Valdo Calocane’s detention order was unduly lenient Sir Keir Starmer has added his voice to calls for an inquiry into any failings that led to the fatal Nottingham knife attacks. The attorney general is considering whether judges should review the sentence of the killer, Valdo Calocane, after receiving…

Read More Doug Maw posted videos of animals caught in wire nooses and was charged with damaging and stealing snares and traps An animal rights campaigner who posted videos of a distressed hare and fawn caught in snares has been found not guilty of nine charges of criminal damage and theft. Doug Maw, who is…

Read More BANGKOK, Thailand, Jan 26 (IPS) – A hot debate on electronic smoking devices is expected to engage governments, scheduled to meet in Panama from 5-10 February for the tenth session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). Read the full story, “Ban or Restrict?…

Read More South Africa had called on court to order Israel to ‘immediately cease its military operations in Gaza’ South Africa had called on court to order Israel to ‘immediately cease its military operations in Gaza’

Read MoreLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is to step down from the role at the end of the season, saying he is “running out of energy”.Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is to step down from the role at the end of the season, saying he is “running out of energy”.

Read MoreThe Macron government is to push through the long-running law, despite many measures being struck out.The Macron government is to push through the long-running law, despite many measures being struck out.

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Read MoreISIL (ISIS) claimed responsibility for attack in the southeastern city that killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores.ISIL (ISIS) claimed responsibility for attack in the southeastern city that killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores.

Read More People gathered with Indigeneous flags, cricket at the Gabba was delayed and many statues of colonisers have been vandalised People gathered with Indigeneous flags, cricket at the Gabba was delayed and many statues of colonisers have been vandalised

Read MoreKenya had offered to lead a multinational force to tackle gang violence in the Caribbean country.Kenya had offered to lead a multinational force to tackle gang violence in the Caribbean country.

Read More CMA will assess impact proposed deal could have on competition for consumers and businesses Business live – latest updates The UK competition regulator has launched an investigation into the proposed merger of Vodafone and Three to create the UK’s largest mobile phone operator. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) now has up to…

Read More French government set to respond after being surprised by scale and fury of grassroots demonstrations in agriculture sector A wave of anxiety has gripped European defence ministers and armed forces as politicians and military leaders believe that Nato-sceptic Donald Trump could be elected as the next president of the US – and that…

Read More Local officials believe only the sick, dependent, and disabled can count on long-term aid, Rzeczpospolita reports Poland is planning to develop new rules for helping Ukrainian refugees, Rzeczpospolita reported on Tuesday. It said, citing local officials, that many are taking advantage of benefits to which they are not entitled. According to the article,…

Read More Investigators said the packaging and quantity of marijuana found was consistent with drug trafficking and distribution Investigators said the packaging and quantity of marijuana found was consistent with drug trafficking and distribution

Read More Backlash to ‘Invasion Day’ grows on annual commemoration of arrival of British fleet in Sydney in 1788 Thousands of Australians protested against the anniversary of British colonisation on Friday, with large crowds across the country calling for Australia Day to be moved and for a day of mourning to instead be held on…

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Read More Budget cuts have resulted in the British Army’s numbers falling to levels not seen since the 1700s The UK should reassess the size of its armed forces, US Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro has said. During a visit to the Royal United Services Institute in London on Thursday, the official pointed to situations…

Read More Republican lawmakers have tied any agreement over aid to the situation at the US border, which both parties and the White House have described as a crisis Bipartisan US Senate talks on a border security deal that some have set as a condition for further Ukraine aid are under threat. “We’re at a…

Read More 2024 may be the world’s biggest-ever election year, but in the Philippines, voters are already looking ahead to 2028. While current President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., elected in mid-2022, hasn’t even reached his second year in office yet, the country’s constitution currently permits only a single presidential term of six years, opening up…

Read More Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Canada says UK was unwilling to give access to agricultural products Full story: UK suspends trade talks with Canada The UK and Canada put in place interim arrangements after Brexit to keep trading terms the same while they negotiated. But the collapse in…

Read More Group of about 40 hooded men brandishing Australian flags stopped by police at North Sydney station on Friday Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A group of neo-Nazis wearing black balaclavas and brandishing Australian flags have been held by police after swarming a Sydney train. The…

Read More Watch live as the World Court rules on Gaza emergency measures in the Israel genocide case on Friday (25 January). Watch live as the World Court rules on Gaza emergency measures in the Israel genocide case on Friday (25 January).

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Read More Anthony Albanese rejects calls for a fresh election by the opposition leader who continues to accuse the PM of breaking a promise Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Peter Dutton has refused to commit the opposition to an official position on Labor’s amended stage-three tax cuts,…

Read More Exclusive: Home Office accused of causing undue suffering as it admits mistake and says correspondence should be disregarded Asylum seekers have been left “in despair” after receiving letters sent in error by the Home Office telling them they faced removal to Rwanda, the Guardian has learned. Labour accused the government of being in…

Read More ‘Poverty premium’ penalises drivers who cannot pay one-off lump sum, say campaigners Car owners who pay for their insurance monthly rather than with a one-off lump sum are being charged interest of more than 30%, research has found, in what has been described by campaigners as a “poverty premium”. Insurers give customers the…

Read More Charity set up by Martin Lewis says up to 1.3m people forced to cut back on food, energy and even medicine Homeowners with mental health problems are more likely to have cut back on food and energy to keep on top of their mortgage payments, a charity set up by the consumer finance…

Read MoreAn Israeli attack killed 20 waiting on aid in Gaza, heavy fighting is under way at hospitals.An Israeli attack killed 20 waiting on aid in Gaza, heavy fighting is under way at hospitals.

Read More In today’s newsletter: 32 pieces of Asante gold are to return home from the British Museum and V&A … but only on loan • Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First Edition Good morning. More than 150 years after they were “stolen in violent circumstances” by British soldiers, two top UK museums…

Read More Gov. Greg Abbott has waged a legal battle with federal agencies over his immigration policies A large group of Republican governors has issued a joint statement voicing “solidarity” with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and his stepped-up border protections, accusing the White House of leaving the country “completely vulnerable” amid an influx of illegal…

Read More Asbestos-like fragments found at newly-opened Regatta Park in Emu Plains sent for urgent testing, Penrith city council says Penrith council has closed part of a park in western Sydney over fears it could contain asbestos-contaminated garden mulch from the same company that supplied the product used at Rozelle parklands. Penrith city council says…