Month: January 2024

Read More South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued a warning urging people to stop eating deep fried toothpicks. Videos of people preparing and eating the toothpicks have gone viral on TikTok and Instagram in recent months, and appear to be especially popular in South Korea.  [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “This is not a…

Read More Leigh Brookfield, 40, sentenced to 14 weeks in jail after admitting assault against 72-year-old Peter Barton A wedding DJ has been jailed for 14 weeks for urinating on a cancer patient and then posting the footage online. Leigh Brookfield, 40, was standing next to Peter Barton, 72, in the toilets of a tennis…

Read MoreGirkin has accused President Vladimir Putin and the army top brass of not pursuing the Ukraine war effectively enough.Girkin has accused President Vladimir Putin and the army top brass of not pursuing the Ukraine war effectively enough.

Read MoreAn investigating court finds enough evidence to try Rubiales and three Spanish football executives.An investigating court finds enough evidence to try Rubiales and three Spanish football executives.

Read More Shakira has long helped raise awareness for the rights of the world’s most vulnerable children, so on the heels of the International Day of Education, marked annually on 24 January, we took a look at the Grammy-award winning singer’s work with the UN. Read the full story, “Stories from the UN Archive: Shakira…

Read MoreThe model’s cat Chip got all the media attention at the launch of new spy comedy Argylle in London.The model’s cat Chip got all the media attention at the launch of new spy comedy Argylle in London.

Read More Under the three-year deal, 32 objects will go on show later this year at the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi Gold and silver treasure looted from west Africa by the British army in the 19th century is to be loaned to Ghana in a three-year deal, the British Museum and the Victoria and…

Read MoreThe temple, built on the ruins of a demolished mosque, is the symbol of India’s transformation into a Hindu nation.The temple, built on the ruins of a demolished mosque, is the symbol of India’s transformation into a Hindu nation.

Read MoreMindset travels to South Africa to see how traditional healers are providing desperately needed mental health solutions.Mindset travels to South Africa to see how traditional healers are providing desperately needed mental health solutions.

Read More Fritzl was ‘close to tears’ as he heard the decision made by a panel of three female judges, his lawyer said Fritzl was ‘close to tears’ as he heard the decision made by a panel of three female judges, his lawyer said

Read MoreWhite House spin notwithstanding, Israel is proceeding exactly as the US likes, argues The Intercept’s Jeremy Scahill.White House spin notwithstanding, Israel is proceeding exactly as the US likes, argues The Intercept’s Jeremy Scahill.

Read More The young child is now in foster care and refuses to see his mother The young child is now in foster care and refuses to see his mother

Read MoreHis tour comes amid multiple political upheavals in West Africa and as governments reassess relationships with the West.His tour comes amid multiple political upheavals in West Africa and as governments reassess relationships with the West.

Read More Mr Trump’s threat comes as he steps up his attacks on Ms Haley following this week’s New Hampshire primary Mr Trump’s threat comes as he steps up his attacks on Ms Haley following this week’s New Hampshire primary

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Read More Chris Philp says manufacturers found ploy to get around previous ban on previous ban on zombie knives In his morning interviews Chris Philp, the policing minister, said he wanted the police to feel “more confident” about using stop and search to tackle knife crime. He told BBC Breakfast: I also want the police…

Read MoreThe proposed law, which has been endorsed by the French far right, faces its biggest test yet on Thursday.The proposed law, which has been endorsed by the French far right, faces its biggest test yet on Thursday.

Read More The Sydney scientists are credited with saving thousands of lives with their work in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The pioneering melanoma researchers Prof Georgina Long and Prof Richard Scolyer have been named as the 2024 Australians of the Year.…

Read MoreNestled in the English countryside is the unlikely headquarters of one of the U.K.’s top growing TV channels.Nestled in the English countryside is the unlikely headquarters of one of the U.K.’s top growing TV channels.

Read More European Commission president says policymakers have to find a way forward to find lasting solutions for farmers French farmers were photographed today unloading a Polish truck carrying boxes with the logo of SanLucar, a fruit and vegetables brand headquartered in Spain. Here are photos from France this morning, where farmers are continuing to…

Read MoreA UN agency says shells hit a college in Khan Younis, but Israel rules out a strike by its forces.A UN agency says shells hit a college in Khan Younis, but Israel rules out a strike by its forces.

Read More Russia has accused Kyiv of deliberately shooting down the Il-76 military transport which Moscow claims was carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has said Russia is “playing with the lives of Ukrainian prisoners of war” after Moscow accused Kyiv of downing a large military transport plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners…

Read More The proposal, which passed 155-115 with two abstentions in the Chamber of Deputies, now goes to the Senate, where Premier Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing forces also have a comfortable majority. (Image credit: Roberto Monaldo/AP) The proposal, which passed 155-115 with two abstentions in the Chamber of Deputies, now goes to the Senate, where Premier…

Read More Heat warnings in place over large swatches of the country with temperatures over 40C expected across inland and eastern Australia Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast One of Australia’s hottest summers on record continues to produce above-average temperatures, with the Queensland tourist town Birdsville hitting 49.4C…

Read MorePalestinians say Israeli forces fired on them as they collected aid in northern Gaza.Palestinians say Israeli forces fired on them as they collected aid in northern Gaza.

Read More Maersk has suspended operations in the region after militants fired at two of its vessels The US branch of Danish shipping giant Moller-Maersk has said it will follow its parent company and stop sending merchant vessels through the Suez Canal and Red Sea due to attacks by the Yemen-based Houthis. The Houthis – a…

Read More Thai opposition lawmaker Pita Limjaroenrat returned to parliament a day after the country’s top court cleared him of allegations he had violated election rules, vowing to scrutinize government policies including a multi-billion-baht cash handout scheme.  Pita resumed his lawmaker duties on Thursday, after the Constitutional Court said his equity stake in a defunct…

Read MoreA young doctor recalls his time as a student in Ukraine, highlighting obstacles faced by health workers in times of war.A young doctor recalls his time as a student in Ukraine, highlighting obstacles faced by health workers in times of war.

Read More In today’s newsletter: Former minister Simon Clarke has called for the prime minister to walk before the next election – here’s why • Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First Edition Good morning. Betrayal, treachery and drama: combined together these elements make for great reality TV. They do not work quite as…

Read More Israeli prime minister apparently called Gulf state ‘problematic’ in meeting with families of Israeli hostages Thousands trapped in Gaza hospitals as Israeli troops encircle Khan YounisHouthi missile attack forces cargo ships with US navy escort to turn around There have been violent clashes in the West Bank overnight as Israeli forces raided the…

Read MoreMillions of people join processions to major temples to honour Lord Murugan and the struggle of good over evil.Millions of people join processions to major temples to honour Lord Murugan and the struggle of good over evil.

Read More Ukraine’s military intelligence wing says it was not asked by Russia to provide safe airspace over Belgorod Ukraine’s military intelligence wing says it was not asked by Russia to provide safe airspace over Belgorod

Read More Japan media reported Shinji Aoba held a grudge against the studio when he doused the entrance in petrol and set it ablaze in 2019 A court in Japan has sentenced to death a man convicted of murdering 36 people in an arson attack on an animation studio in 2019. The attack on Kyoto…

Read More Leader proposes taking steps to reduce availability of ‘zombie’ knives and creating bespoke plans for all offenders Keir Starmer has promised to “get a grip” on soaring knife crime as he announced that a Labour government would bring in a bespoke plan for every offender, including tags and curfews. The Labour leader said…

Read More Two Delhi restaurants both claim to have the right to call themselves the home of the original butter chicken recipe It’s one of India’s most beloved dishes and can be found bubbling on kitchen stoves or served on silver in restaurants across the country. But exactly who came up with the recipe for…