Month: January 2024

Read More US navy shoots down two missiles and a third lands in sea as Iran-aligned group continues strikes against Red Sea shipping Two ships sailing close to the Gulf of Aden were forced to seek the support of the US navy after explosions were heard nearby, as the Houthi group kept up their assault…

Read MoreThe arson attack in a revered Kyoto animation studio killed 36 people and injured dozens more.The arson attack in a revered Kyoto animation studio killed 36 people and injured dozens more.

Read MoreThe “highly skilled” suspects are accused of targeting luxury homes in the southern Málaga province.The “highly skilled” suspects are accused of targeting luxury homes in the southern Málaga province.

Read More Fast-growing monocultures are less able to withstand extreme weather events than varied woodlands, researchers find As 90mph winds whip across the UK and Europe this week, new research shows forests containing diverse tree species are more likely to stay standing than monocultures when hit by extreme weather. Forests with two or three tree…

Read More The government has an announced an extra £500million to help local councils in England. After years of squeezed budgets, many are facing bankruptcy. What can be done to prevent more from tipping over? The Guardian’s John Harris hears from Bill Revans, the leader of Somerset council, the Guardian’s social policy editor, Patrick Butler,…

Read More In first such admission, previously secret document says Danish aircraft participated in attacks linked to civilian deaths Denmark’s defence ministry said it would launch a review after evidence emerged showing its air force participated in airstrikes on Libya that killed 14 civilians in 2011, the first time any of the 10 countries involved…

Read More Thinktank calls on parties to ‘level’ with voters about difficult tax and spending decisions before next election Britain’s next government faces some of the toughest tax and spending choices for generations as it is forced to grapple with the impact of weak growth and high debt interest payments, a leading thinktank has said.…

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Read MoreHaryana state ended old age and widow pensions for thousands of claimants because they were dead. But they weren’t.Haryana state ended old age and widow pensions for thousands of claimants because they were dead. But they weren’t.

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Read More Women will take part in the hadaka matsuri in Inazawa, in which thousands of men dressed in next to nothing drive away evil spirits Women in Japan have been permitted to take part in an ancient ceremony, known as the naked festival, for the first time in the event’s history, albeit with modifications.…

Read More Paul Taylor apologised for comment before resigning in 2022, as former officers and locals express mixed views on his political campaign Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A former Queensland deputy police commissioner who resigned after referring to…

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Read MoreSri Lanka’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved an internet regulation bill being criticized as a move to stifle speech in an election yearSri Lanka’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved an internet regulation bill being criticized as a move to stifle speech in an election year

Read MoreState news agency says Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile is still in its development phase.State news agency says Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile is still in its development phase.

Read More The pontiff acknowledged he had personally been a victim of AI-generated hoaxes Pope Francis has issued a warning about the potential dangers posed by artificial intelligence, saying the rapidly advancing technology could lead to the “distortion of reality” without “ethical regulation.”  In a lengthy message published on Wednesday, Francis said recent developments in…

Read MorePolice investigate after it was sawn off at the ankles next to a message saying “the colony will fall”.Police investigate after it was sawn off at the ankles next to a message saying “the colony will fall”.

Read More Woman trying to cross rushing waters had climbed on top of overturned vehicle before she was rescued by helicopter team A helicopter team rescued a woman Tuesday morning who was trapped for almost 15 hours atop her overturned pickup truck in rushing waters after she tried to traverse a swollen creek following recent…

Read More Prime minister says treasurer Jim Chalmers will direct competition watchdog to conduct 12-month price inquiry into supermarkets Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Supermarkets will be targeted in a price probe by the competition watchdog, the prime minister,…

Read More The US Supreme Court has also declined to intervene in the case The US Supreme Court has also declined to intervene in the case

Read MoreThe planes were grounded after an incident during an Alaska Airlines flight on 5 January.The planes were grounded after an incident during an Alaska Airlines flight on 5 January.

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Read More RBA has not looked at whether redistribution of tax cuts to lower and middle income earners could add to inflation Neither the Treasury nor Reserve Bank modelled the inflationary effects of the Albanese government’s changes to the stage 3 tax cuts even though both agencies have told treasurer Jim Chalmers that the amendments…

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Read MoreMonths after South Africa’s deadliest fire, families are living in shacks with no power or water.Months after South Africa’s deadliest fire, families are living in shacks with no power or water.

Read More Lifesavers said the drownings were Victoria’s worst such tragedy in almost 20 years A fourth person has died in hospital after being pulled from the water at an unpatrolled beach on Victoria’s Phillip Island. The tragedy is the worst in Victorian waters in almost 20 years, Life Saving Victoria said. Sign up for…

Read MoreAs the war enters its 701st day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 701st day, these are the main developments.

Read More Türkiye has ratified Sweden’s membership application, leaving Budapest as the last holdout The Hungarian government is in favor of Sweden joining NATO and will soon schedule a ratification vote in the parliament, Prime Minister Victor Orban announced on Wednesday. The move will allow Stockholm to become a member of the US-led military bloc…

Read More US regulator makes announcement hours after CEO says planemaker will only allow jets to fly when ‘100%’ certain of safety The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved an inspection and maintenance process to allow grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes to return to service, following a cabin panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines…

Read More Electric vehicle manufacturer’s earnings in the fourth quarter of 2023 missed analyst expectations Despite putting a new vehicle on the market, announcing another for 2025 and beating Wall Street’s expectations for vehicle deliveries, Tesla was not able to shake off its disappointing third quarter. The electric vehicle manufacturer brought in $25.1bn in revenue…

Read More ‘You could give me 100 years and I would still do it all over again,’ Marc Anthony Bru, who stormed the Capitol in 2021, told the judge. ‘You could give me 100 years and I would still do it all over again,’ Marc Anthony Bru, who stormed the Capitol in 2021, told the…

Read More Teachers at Colchester council say they’re paid less than those at other councils despite ‘bending over backwards’ to provide classes To those who turn up in Lycra to practise their sun salutations and downward dogs, a yoga class can represent a moment of calm reflection. For a group of instructors in Colchester, however,…

Read More Kirrily upgraded to category 2 storm by BoM and predicted to reach land between Ingham and Bowen on Thursday night Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is expected to cross the Queensland coast within hours…

Read MoreThe woman had driven into an engorged creek and survived by climbing on her flipped car and waiting overnight to be found.The woman had driven into an engorged creek and survived by climbing on her flipped car and waiting overnight to be found.