Month: January 2024

Read MoreAlliance seeks to bulk up Ukraine’s dwindling arsenal as Russia ramps up attacks.Alliance seeks to bulk up Ukraine’s dwindling arsenal as Russia ramps up attacks.

Read MoreAs French farmers expand their protests, a car crashes into a roadblock on a road south of Toulouse.As French farmers expand their protests, a car crashes into a roadblock on a road south of Toulouse.

Read More CPS accepts Valdo Calocane’s plea of manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility due to mental illness over June 2023 attacks Prosecutors have accepted the pleas of the Nottingham stabbings killer who admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility due to mental illness. Valdo Calocane, who goes by the name Adam Mendes, admitted…

Read More UN special rapporteur on environmental defenders says he is seriously concerned about ‘regressive new laws’ A severe crackdown on environmental protest in Britain with “draconian” new laws, excessive restrictions on courtroom evidence and the use of civil injunctions, is having a chilling impact on fundamental freedoms, the United Nations special rapporteur has said.…

Read More Five dead and at least 40 injured, with sports club in centre of Ukraine capital among buildings hit Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Russia has carried out a wave of attacks on Ukraine, killing five people and wounding at least 40 others, with a sports club in central Kyiv one of several…

Read More Shadow health secretary says Labour will make health service more efficient to save money The UK is hosting the next meeting of the European Political Community, the group set up in 2022 to provide a forum where EU countries can discuss matters of common interest with non-EU European countries. The event is meant…

Read More Pop star has faced numerous stalkers in recent years, at her New York address and other homes A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged with harassment and stalking after he was found behaving erratically near Taylor Swift’s New York City home. David Crowe, from Seattle, Washington, was arrested on Monday, with a…

Read More ‘You can watch as many true crime shows as you want – you never know what it’s going be like when you’re confronted with a real-life nightmare,’ Denise Huskins, a subject of the new documentary An American Nightmare on Netflix, tells Clémence Michallon ‘You can watch as many true crime shows as you…

Read More Persimmon’s Martyn Clark to replace Peter Truscott after he retires later this year Business live – latest updates The boss of the struggling housebuilder Crest Nicholson has revealed he is stepping down after it revealed its profits have plummeted by 70% in a year amid runaway costs and a slump in the number…

Read More Stakes high as Haley seeks to chase down seemingly insurmountable lead of former president Campaigning last night, Nikki Haley insisted that today’s vote was “not a coronation” for Donald Trump as the Republican nominee. Interviewed by Leland Vittert, Haley said viewing her performance in New Hampshire as make or break for her campaign…

Read More Industrial action by train drivers’ union will begin on Wednesday and last until Monday More photos from France this morning, as farmers continue protesting. Arnaud Gaillot, head of the France’s Young Farmers union, said that protests will continue to intensify, as long as there are no concrete actions. Continue reading…Industrial action by train…

Read More Netanyahu vows to fight for ‘absolute victory’ after 21 soldiers killed in one attack and three in another Middle East crisis – live updates Twenty-four Israeli soldiers were killed in Gaza on Monday, by far the biggest single-day Israeli death toll in the three-month-old war against Hamas. The deaths came amid fierce fighting…

Read More Comments by Huw Merriman come day after No 10 forced to deny government pursuing agenda against BBC UK politics live – latest updates A minister has lashed out at a satirical Radio 4 show as being “completely biased” in the latest allegation from the Conservatives about BBC impartiality. Huw Merriman, a transport minister,…

Read MoreNovak Djokovic continues his bid for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title by beating Taylor Fritz to reach the semi-finals.Novak Djokovic continues his bid for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title by beating Taylor Fritz to reach the semi-finals.

Read More Turkey’s parliament to debate Sweden’s Nato bid; US Senate works on compromise for Ukraine aid but Maga Republicans refuse support The Russian military does not target civilians when it hits objects in Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Tuesday when asked to comment on what Ukraine said were deadly Russian strikes on the cities…

Read More Foreign secretary defends continued campaign in Yemen, while Labour says it was not briefed beforehand Middle East crisis – live updates A fresh set of US and UK airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen were intended to “send the clearest possible message that Britain backs its words and our warnings with action”, David…

Read More People forced to bring overdose-reversal drug naloxone from US, as critics accuse Mexican government of creating shortage Every day, people cross the US-Mexico border with drugs – but not all of them are going north. Some head in the opposite direction with a hidden cargo of naloxone, a life-saving medicine that can reverse…

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Read More Trains north of Preston affected as weather warnings are issued for more wind and rain A rail company has advised customers to not attempt to go north of Preston on Tuesday afternoon because of cancellations caused by Storm Jocelyn. Avanti West Coast is among the train providers warning members of the public that…

Read MoreThe two films which conquered the 2023 box office are likely to be recognised at the Academy Awards.The two films which conquered the 2023 box office are likely to be recognised at the Academy Awards.

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Read More Farmers have been blocking highways across the country in protest at rising costs, taxes and green regulation Farmers have been blocking highways across the country in protest at rising costs, taxes and green regulation

Read More Suspect, 23, died from self-inflicted gunshot wound Suspect, 23, died from self-inflicted gunshot wound

Read MoreHuman rights advocates criticise Mohammad Ghobadlou’s conviction, saying he did not get a fair trial.Human rights advocates criticise Mohammad Ghobadlou’s conviction, saying he did not get a fair trial.

Read MoreThe pre-dawn landslide buried 18 homes and sparked the evacuation of more than 200 people when it struck a remote and mountainous part of southwestern China, authorities said.The pre-dawn landslide buried 18 homes and sparked the evacuation of more than 200 people when it struck a remote and mountainous part of southwestern China, authorities…

Read MoreEarly morning missile attacks target blocks of flats in Ukraine’s capital and second biggest city.Early morning missile attacks target blocks of flats in Ukraine’s capital and second biggest city.

Read MoreThe airline is one of the biggest operators of Boeing 737 Max 9 jets and has had to cancel flights.The airline is one of the biggest operators of Boeing 737 Max 9 jets and has had to cancel flights.

Read MoreAl Jazeera illustrates a story of survival as Gaza faces the destruction of its health system.Al Jazeera illustrates a story of survival as Gaza faces the destruction of its health system.

Read MoreEuropean Council says the firms sanctioned are linked to weapons procurement and manufacturing in war-ravaged country.European Council says the firms sanctioned are linked to weapons procurement and manufacturing in war-ravaged country.

Read MoreThe incident marks the deadliest day for Israel since the start of its ground operation.The incident marks the deadliest day for Israel since the start of its ground operation.

Read MoreDozens of Palestinians killed over the past 24 hours in Khan Younis as Israel expands its ground offensive there.Dozens of Palestinians killed over the past 24 hours in Khan Younis as Israel expands its ground offensive there.

Read More Opposition leader now wakes up at 5am to a pro-Putin pop song Opposition leader now wakes up at 5am to a pro-Putin pop song

Read More Car carrying two people crashed into water at Six Pack Creek Boat Ramp in Dundee Downs last Thursday but only one of the occupants survived Emergency services have been forced to kill several crocodiles in order to recover the body of a young driver who crashed his car into the water at a…

Read MoreGermany joins Israel to deny the war in Gaza constitutes genocide against the Palestinians, but Namibia disagrees.Germany joins Israel to deny the war in Gaza constitutes genocide against the Palestinians, but Namibia disagrees.

Read More Israeli soldiers were preparing explosives to blow up two buildings when a rocket strike triggered a huge explosion Israeli soldiers were preparing explosives to blow up two buildings when a rocket strike triggered a huge explosion