Month: January 2024

Read MoreUkraine responds to Moscow’s accusation that it shot down a military plane with 65 Ukrainians PoWs on board.Ukraine responds to Moscow’s accusation that it shot down a military plane with 65 Ukrainians PoWs on board.

Read More UAW formally backs president’s re-election campaign after both Biden and Donald Trump courted the powerful union The powerful United Auto Workers (UAW) formally endorsed Joe Biden’s re-election campaign on Wednesday at the union’s national community action program conference in Washington DC. Both Biden and rival Donald Trump have courted the union and supported…

Read More Nearly one third of singles in America have had a consensually non-monogamous relationship, but many singles are still committed to the concept of traditional sexual monogamy. According to the 2024 Match Singles in America report, which released on Wednesday, while 31% of singles in America have explored consensual non-monogamy (also known as ethical…

Read MoreThe U.S. Navy destroyer USS Gravely intercepted anti-ship ballistic missiles headed toward the commercial ship Maersk Detroit Wednesday. This is the first attack by the Houthis in six days.The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Gravely intercepted anti-ship ballistic missiles headed toward the commercial ship Maersk Detroit Wednesday. This is the first attack by the Houthis…

Read More More than 500 bosses from finance world will be in attendance at sold-out event in London Labour will use its sold-out business conference next week to unveil the party’s City policy plans, the Guardian can reveal, as it tries to win over hundreds of UK executives ahead of a general election. More than…

Read MoreThe southern city was deemed ‘safe’ for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who fled north and central Gaza.The southern city was deemed ‘safe’ for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who fled north and central Gaza.

Read More Impetus for change was US supreme court overturning Roe v Wade, while Germany passes law banning harassment of women at abortion clinics The French parliament has begun debating moves for France to become the first country in the world to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right, guaranteeing women access to the means to…

Read MoreScientists say the world’s first successful IVF rhino pregnancy could pave the way to saving the northern white rhino.Scientists say the world’s first successful IVF rhino pregnancy could pave the way to saving the northern white rhino.

Read More Watch the moment a hammerhead shark snatches a fish that was hooked by anglers in Bahia Honda, Florida. Watch the moment a hammerhead shark snatches a fish that was hooked by anglers in Bahia Honda, Florida.

Read MoreNine years after leaving, he will host Monday nights each week until November’s US election.Nine years after leaving, he will host Monday nights each week until November’s US election.

Read More HARARE, Jan 24 (IPS) – Twenty years after completing high school in Zimbabwe, 38-year-old Tinago Mukono still has not found employment, and in order to survive, he has switched to betting, turning it into a form of employment. Read the full story, “Zimbabweans Gambling for a Living Amid Escalating Hardships”, on globalissues.org →…

Read More Comments made in response to Stefanik’s statement calling House January 6 committee ‘illegitimate and unconstitutional’ Elise Stefanik of New York, a top House Republican and a leading contender to be Donald Trump’s presidential running mate, is “a total crackpot”, the former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney said. Cheney threw the barb on Tuesday, in…

Read More Hungarian parliament yet to sign off on application despite repeated promises not to hold up process alone Viktor Orbán has said he will urge the Hungarian parliament to sign off on Sweden’s Nato bid “at the first possible opportunity”, as diplomats said Hungary’s allies were “exasperated” by the country’s foot-dragging. Sweden applied to…

Read More Mr DeSantis said he saw a ‘lack of enthusiasm’ among GOP voters in the Iowa caucuses last week Mr DeSantis said he saw a ‘lack of enthusiasm’ among GOP voters in the Iowa caucuses last week

Read More Richard Berdnik, the sheriff of Passaic County, fatally shot himself in the bathroom of a local restaurant. Richard Berdnik, the sheriff of Passaic County, fatally shot himself in the bathroom of a local restaurant.

Read More Lucianne Walkowicz and Saeed Taji Farouky accuse Ted of taking anti-Palestinian stand over controversial billionaire’s inclusion The Ted organisation has been hit with resignations and criticisms after naming the controversial rightwing billionaire Bill Ackman, who was instrumental in forcing out Harvard’s president over antisemitism allegations, among its main speakers at this year’s conference.…

Read More A man who had a one per cent chance of survival has started to pull through thanks to a double lung transplant A man who had a one per cent chance of survival has started to pull through thanks to a double lung transplant

Read More Mother abandoned son, who scrounged from neighbours and lived without power or hot water Mother abandoned son, who scrounged from neighbours and lived without power or hot water

Read MoreOne of the UK’s richest people admitted his role in a scheme which netted millions.One of the UK’s richest people admitted his role in a scheme which netted millions.

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Jan 24 (IPS) – IPS is offering an exceptional opportunity for two journalists to develop their understanding of climate change justice. Read the full story, “IPS Offers Climate Change Justice Fellowship”, on globalissues.org → UNITED NATIONS, Jan 24 (IPS) – IPS is offering an exceptional opportunity for two journalists to develop…

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Read More Interior ministry considering options against Martin Sellner after days of protests against AfD German authorities are closely examining the possibility of an entry ban for the far-right Austrian whose masterplan for the deportation of immigrants is at the heart of a storm gripping Germany over the rightwing populist AfD. Martin Sellner, the founder…

Read More It comes after a leaked audio reportedly shows the party chairman trying to get her to leave politics for two years It comes after a leaked audio reportedly shows the party chairman trying to get her to leave politics for two years

Read MoreUkraine attacks military and energy infrastructure in at least three cities inside Russia, showing new drone abilities.Ukraine attacks military and energy infrastructure in at least three cities inside Russia, showing new drone abilities.

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Read MoreA crowd of Israelis gathered to stop aid trucks from entering Gaza at the Karam Abu Salem border crossing.A crowd of Israelis gathered to stop aid trucks from entering Gaza at the Karam Abu Salem border crossing.

Read More An attorney for the homeowner said he ‘went to bed’ before his friends left the home — and didn’t realise their bodies were in his backyard until police showed up at his door two days later An attorney for the homeowner said he ‘went to bed’ before his friends left the home —…

Read More The airplane crashed near the Rio Tinto diamond mine The airplane crashed near the Rio Tinto diamond mine

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Jan 24 (IPS) – For over a year, a group of United Nations peacekeepers from Ghana led by Captain Esinam Baah regularly patrolled the “blue line” or the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel, and visited neighbourhoods in the area, checking in with local families and making sure they were safe.…

Read MoreAt least 39 dead and nine others injured in the blaze in the city of Xinyu.At least 39 dead and nine others injured in the blaze in the city of Xinyu.

Read More Belgium plans to use interest earned on frozen Russian assets to send military assistance to Kiev, Belga News Agency says Belgium is reportedly set to become the first EU nation to use Russia’s money to provide assistance to Ukraine. Brussels plans to spend the interest earned on frozen Russian assets on military aid…

Read MoreThe owners of rival restaurants Moti Mahal and Daryaganj each claim theirs is the original butter chicken and dal makhani.The owners of rival restaurants Moti Mahal and Daryaganj each claim theirs is the original butter chicken and dal makhani.

Read More The NFL reporter and his family remember Hallie as ‘brave, strong and resilient’ throughout her battle The NFL reporter and his family remember Hallie as ‘brave, strong and resilient’ throughout her battle

Read More Anthony Rumplik’s body was wrapped in a blanket and condition indicated he had been dead for several weeks Anthony Rumplik’s body was wrapped in a blanket and condition indicated he had been dead for several weeks

Read MoreThe ex-US secretary of state’s name has figured in a ‘conspiracy’ case, one among many targeting political opponents.The ex-US secretary of state’s name has figured in a ‘conspiracy’ case, one among many targeting political opponents.