Month: January 2024

Read More Cameraman captures moment group of Palestinian men, one of whom was carrying a white flag, came under fire as they try to reach family members in combat zone Cameraman captures moment group of Palestinian men, one of whom was carrying a white flag, came under fire as they try to reach family members…

Read More Authorities said witnesses reported seeing the man hanging off the side of the train before the incident Authorities said witnesses reported seeing the man hanging off the side of the train before the incident

Read More KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan 24 (IPS) – At high cost and with dubious efficiency, public-private partnerships (PPPs) have increased private profits at the public expense. PPPs have proved costly in financing public projects. Read the full story, “PPPs Private Gain at Public Expense”, on globalissues.org → KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan 24 (IPS) –…

Read MoreAll schools in Gaza have been shut and no university has survived Israel military’s more than 100 days of onslaught.All schools in Gaza have been shut and no university has survived Israel military’s more than 100 days of onslaught.

Read More When fighting between rival militaries erupted last April across the Sudanese capital, UN worker Mohammed Ginish went from providing humanitarian aid to internally displaced persons to becoming displaced himself in Port Sudan, along with many of his colleagues. Read the full story, “First Person: In post-war Sudan ‘I know we will fight hard…

Read MoreA regional jet carrying workers to Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories crashed, killing an unknown number of people.A regional jet carrying workers to Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories crashed, killing an unknown number of people.

Read MorePM Netanyahu’s rejection of Palestinian statehood is attracting pushback.PM Netanyahu’s rejection of Palestinian statehood is attracting pushback.

Read More Scientist suggests using a short, stout mug and steeping quickly but with plenty of squeezing to create ideal brew A scientist from the country where you can find tea being made with lukewarm water from the tap claims to have found the recipe for a perfect cuppa. The secret, according to Michelle Francl,…

Read More Since the 2024 Academy Award nominations were announced Tuesday, Barbie fans have been quick to point out that the lack of nominations for director Greta Gerwig and titular actor Margot Robbie felt like an ironic snub. The summer blockbuster racked up eight nominations, among them Ryan Gosling’s acknowledgement in the Best Supporting Actor…

Read MoreAt least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were on board a plane that crashed in western Russia’s Belgorod region, state media says.At least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were on board a plane that crashed in western Russia’s Belgorod region, state media says.

Read MorePita Limjaroenrat, who led his reformist party to victory on wave of youth support, also reinstated as a lawmaker.Pita Limjaroenrat, who led his reformist party to victory on wave of youth support, also reinstated as a lawmaker.

Read More Russian state media – quoting the Defence Ministry – says plane went down near border with Ukraine Russian state media – quoting the Defence Ministry – says plane went down near border with Ukraine

Read More Donald Trump double digit win makes November rematch with Joe Biden more likely, but Haley says ‘this race is far from over’ New Hampshire primary 2024 resultsAnalysis: Trump turns into sinister playground bully Here is our video report with a clip of Donald Trump making his victory speech last night after the New…

Read MoreRussian military transport aircraft with dozens onboard crashes in region bordering Ukraine – reportsRussian military transport aircraft with dozens onboard crashes in region bordering Ukraine – reports

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Read More Clarke, a Truss ally, says Tory party should ditch PM ahead of general election As Eleni Courea reports, in private Conservatives have been even more critical of Simon Clarke than the former ministers who have been criticising him on X. She says: Speaking privately, other Tory MPs were even more forthright. “Not sure…

Read MoreAs war rages in Ukraine, the Nordic nation’s new leader’s trickiest challenges are likely to regard Russia.As war rages in Ukraine, the Nordic nation’s new leader’s trickiest challenges are likely to regard Russia.

Read More China did not have a good 2023. Official statistics released this month showed that the world’s second-largest economy—which analysts had projected would bounce back after its strict COVID-19 prevention measures were lifted in December 2022—underperformed in just about every economic indicator. For what it’s worth, GDP growth was at 5.2%, a bit higher…

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Read More BoM warns of damaging winds, intense rainfall and flash flooding for some areas as residents urged to prepare and monitor forecasts Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has officially been declared, developing into a category…

Read More The U.S. military struck facilities in Iraq and Yemen operated by Iranian-backed militias that are said to be involved in attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. (Image credit: AS1 Jake Green RAF/AP) The U.S. military struck facilities in Iraq and Yemen operated by Iranian-backed militias that are said to be involved…

Read More The accident in Mongolia’s capital has killed six and left 14 injured A truck carrying 60 tons of liquified natural gas (LNG) collided with a car and exploded in the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar. The explosion occurred near the Dunjingarav market in the early hours of Wednesday, local time, starting a fire which rapidly…

Read More Finance minister stressed that expenses should be fairly split between EU members Germany’s Finance Minister Christian Lindner said the country can’t keep up Ukraine’s defense capabilities on its own in the long term and that others will need to ramp up their contributions. The issue has come to a head following a halt…

Read MoreMore than 600 firefighters were deployed in Ulaanbaatar to extinguish the massive fireball.More than 600 firefighters were deployed in Ulaanbaatar to extinguish the massive fireball.

Read MoreThe tiny Pacific island broke ties with Taipei following elections that angered China.The tiny Pacific island broke ties with Taipei following elections that angered China.

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Read More Judge tells court assault was ‘violent and degrading’ as former TV host ordered to serve 18 months on community corrections order Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The former TV host Andrew O’Keefe has avoided jail despite being…

Read More Regulator sets out possible ways forward in review of requirement to deliver across Britain, six days a week Business live – latest updates Royal Mail could save up to £650m if it delivered letters just three days a week and £200m by stopping Saturday deliveries, the communications regulator has said. The watchdog said…

Read More Owner says shutting Welsh blast furnaces will cut emissions, but it is opening a huge new one in India The owner of the Port Talbot steelworks has been accused of “gross hypocrisy” as it prepares to open a new blast furnace in India, while citing a cut in carbon emissions for its decision…

Read MoreIsrael suspended work permits for thousands of Palestinians after October 7. Indians are queuing up to replace them.Israel suspended work permits for thousands of Palestinians after October 7. Indians are queuing up to replace them.

Read MoreWhile some analysts say Kim’s moves are out of the ordinary, others say he is working from a familiar playbook.While some analysts say Kim’s moves are out of the ordinary, others say he is working from a familiar playbook.

Read More Delta Air Lines jet was due to depart Atlanta international airport and none of the crew or passengers were hurt A nose wheel fell off a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 passenger jet and rolled away as the plane lined up for takeoff over the weekend from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson international airport in the…

Read More Study by Appeal finds there was a desire to dilute influence of minority ethnic and working-class jurors The introduction of majority verdicts in criminal trials in England and Wales was partly motivated by a desire to dilute the influence of minority ethnic people and the labouring classes serving on juries, according to research.…

Read More Experts say world is ‘past peak fossil power’ but warn against uneven development of energy projects Nuclear power generation is likely to break records in 2025 as more countries invest in reactors to fuel the shift to a low-carbon global economy, while renewable energy is likely to overtake coal as a power source…

Read More Exclusive: former senior engineer says social media company has had the tools to do more since Molly Russell’s death Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has not done enough to safeguard children after Molly Russell’s death, according to a whistleblower who said the social media company already has the infrastructure in place to shield teenagers from…