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India’s Modi inaugurates a long-promised but controversial Hindu temple in Ayodhya
Read More The temple inauguration marks the culmination of a decades-long dispute over a site Hindus believe is the birthplace of the god Ram. Critics call the temple a monument to India’s eroding secularism. (Image credit: Press Information Bureau/AP) The temple inauguration marks the culmination of a decades-long dispute over a site Hindus believe is…
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Archaeologists unearth rare 14th-century armor near castle
Read MoreAn unusually well-preserved gauntlet of armor was discovered recently during an excavation near Kyburg Castle in northeastern Switzerland.An unusually well-preserved gauntlet of armor was discovered recently during an excavation near Kyburg Castle in northeastern Switzerland.
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British man Aditya Verma appears in Spanish court over plane-bomb hoax
Read MoreAditya Verma sent a Snapchat message in July 2022 saying he was about to “blow up” a plane.Aditya Verma sent a Snapchat message in July 2022 saying he was about to “blow up” a plane.
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Yes or snow? Reese Witherspoon’s viral brew divides opinion
Read MoreThe actress shares a recipe for a “snow salt chococinno” – but not everyone is excited to try it.The actress shares a recipe for a “snow salt chococinno” – but not everyone is excited to try it.
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Pandemic puppy owners still struggling with their dog’s behaviour, survey shows
Read More Problems such as pulling on the lead, clinginess or aggression are most prevalent with almost all UK respondents reporting at least one issue Whether it is jumping up at strangers, tugging on a lead or disappearing into the distance, the UK’s pandemic puppies are still in the doghouse, a survey has revealed. Research…
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Ex-New York governor Andrew Cuomo sues Letitia James over access to sexual harassment files
Read More Andrew Cuomo claims he needs the witness statements as defence in two sexual harassment lawsuits Andrew Cuomo claims he needs the witness statements as defence in two sexual harassment lawsuits
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US aviation regulator calls for inspections of older Boeing 737 planes
Read MoreFederal Aviation Administration recommends checks on Boeing 737-900ER planes.Federal Aviation Administration recommends checks on Boeing 737-900ER planes.
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Nevada Republicans can’t decide between a primary or a caucus – so they’re doing both
Read More Silver State GOP members have two opportunities to vote for presidential nominee – but only one contest is binding and delivers delegates Silver State GOP members have two opportunities to vote for presidential nominee – but only one contest is binding and delivers delegates
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Elon Musk visits Auschwitz death camp after antisemitic X post
Read MoreElon Musk visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau site of a former Nazi concentration camp after advertisers fled X following his antisemitic post.Elon Musk visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau site of a former Nazi concentration camp after advertisers fled X following his antisemitic post.
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Turning Protracted African Conflicts into Sustainable Peace
Read More NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 22 (IPS) – Among East Africa’s dozens of pastoral tribes, major conflicts have erupted repeatedly, largely over land and water disputes. Generational trauma and anger have built to create tensions and grievances that carry emotional weight even hundreds of years later. Read the full story, “Turning Protracted African Conflicts into…
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EU state could let foreigners serve in armed forces – media
Read More German efforts to boost the Bundeswehr have been hampered by sluggish recruitment rates German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is willing to consider enlisting non-nationals into the country’s armed forces in a bid to ease manpower shortages, according to the Rheinische Post newspaper. Pistorius admitted last year that the EU country’s military, the Bundeswehr,…
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Navy Seals presumed dead after anti-Houthi mission
Read MoreThe commandos were part of an operation to seize Iranian-made missile parts bound for Yemen.The commandos were part of an operation to seize Iranian-made missile parts bound for Yemen.
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Death Penalty, Condemned by UN, Still in Force in US — but With a New Twist
Read More UNITED NATIONS, Jan 22 (IPS) – In a bygone era, public executions of condemned prisoners were common in certain parts of the United States where the death penalty, mostly with lethal injections, is still in force now. The hangings, at the turn of the century, apparently were open to the public and the…
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Trump’s trial in E Jean Carroll defamation case canceled Monday
Read More The former president was expected to testify in federal court The former president was expected to testify in federal court
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Families of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza disrupt Knesset committee
Read More Family members of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza disrupted a meeting in the Israeli parliament to demand more action be taken to secure the release of their loved ones. Family members of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza disrupted a meeting in the Israeli parliament to demand more action be taken to…
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Jacob Elordi mocks Alaska Airlines’ mid-air blowout on SNL: ‘You didn’t die, and you got a cool story’
Read More ‘SNL’ delivered a sketch jesting at the recent Alaska Airlines incident where a door plug flew off mid-flight ‘SNL’ delivered a sketch jesting at the recent Alaska Airlines incident where a door plug flew off mid-flight
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Housing ombudsman in England calls to re-establish link between housing and health
Read More Exclusive: Richard Blakeway says parts of social housing sector have reached breaking point The housing ombudsman in England is calling for an independent royal commission “to reimagine the future of social housing” and re-establish the link between housing and health. Richard Blakeway, who handles thousands of tenants’ complaints about mistreatment, disrepair, discrimination and…
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A week after mocking Republicans who back Trump, DeSantis mocked for meekly backing Trump
Read More ‘Trump suggested Ron DeSantis groomed high school kids. DeSantis endorsed him,’ former MSNBC host says ‘Trump suggested Ron DeSantis groomed high school kids. DeSantis endorsed him,’ former MSNBC host says
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Democrats sound alarm over fake Biden ‘bunch of malarkey’ robocall
Read More New Hampshire robocall mimicking Biden’s voice encourages Democrats not to vote in Tuesday primary A prominent New Hampshire Democrat wants the makers of a robocall mimicking the voice of Joe Biden and encouraging Democrats not to vote in the primary on Tuesday “prosecuted to the fullest extent” for attempting “an attack on democracy”…
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CBS News team has close call in Gaza as fierce fighting continues
Read MoreCBS News producer Marwar al-Ghoul, who lives in Gaza and has been covering the Israel-Hamas war since it started, had a recent close call when an explosion struck just feet from him and his team while filming. Charlie D’Agata has the story.CBS News producer Marwar al-Ghoul, who lives in Gaza and has been covering…
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US’s Blinken begins four-nation Africa tour amid Sahel worries
Read MoreBiden’s tour of West Africa begins as another top US official is on a similar tour within the region.Biden’s tour of West Africa begins as another top US official is on a similar tour within the region.
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Trump could testify in E Jean Carroll case as early as Monday as Access Hollywood tape ruled out
Read More Former president ‘has no intention of ceasing his defamation campaign against Ms Carroll, even in the face of judicial proceedings in which his liability for defaming her is settled,’ attorney writes Former president ‘has no intention of ceasing his defamation campaign against Ms Carroll, even in the face of judicial proceedings in which…
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Ukraine must give up territory – PM of EU state
Read More Expecting Russia to abandon Crimea or Donbass is “unrealistic,” Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico has said Ukraine should concede the loss of some of the territories that were previously under its control in order to end the conflict with Russia, Slovakia’s prime minister Robert Fico has said. Fico made the statement during…
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More than 40 Tory MPs threaten rebellion over English council funding
Read More Seven former cabinet ministers among those calling for support to avoid more authorities going bust More than 40 Conservative MPs – including seven former cabinet ministers – have threatened Rishi Sunak with a fresh Commons rebellion after writing to demand more funding for councils in England to avoid deep cuts to services. Warning…
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Modi opens controversial Ram temple in India
Read MoreIndia’s prime minister has fulfilled a campaign promise by opening a Hindu temple built on the site of a historic mosqueIndia’s prime minister has fulfilled a campaign promise by opening a Hindu temple built on the site of a historic mosque
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Christopher Kapessa died as a result of ‘dangerous prank’, inquest finds
Read More Coroner in Pontypridd says there is no evidence that child who pushed 13-year-old black boy into river intended to cause his death A coroner has ruled that a 13-year-old black boy, Christopher Kapessa, was deliberately pushed into a Welsh river by an older white boy as a “dangerous prank”. But the coroner, David…
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World’s first mass rollout of malaria vaccine begins in Cameroon – with help from UK scientists
Read More Health experts hope about 6.6 million children will be given jabs this year and next across 20 African countries Health experts hope about 6.6 million children will be given jabs this year and next across 20 African countries
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‘This may be a you problem’: Bikini brand shuts down criticism over male model wearing women’s swimsuit
Read More Popular swimwear brand was founded in 2011 by body-positive influencer Karina Irby Popular swimwear brand was founded in 2011 by body-positive influencer Karina Irby
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Poland PM visits Ukraine in latest show of solidarity in war against Russia
Read MoreDonald Tusk arrives in Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine’s war with Russia nears two years.Donald Tusk arrives in Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine’s war with Russia nears two years.
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Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to fall by 16% in April
Read More Charges will plunge by equivalent of more than £300 a year as price cap drops to £1,620, say consultants Energy bills are expected to fall by the equivalent of more than £300 a year this spring after a drop in wholesale gas prices, helping households struggling with the pressure of the cost of…
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Ministers attempt to rescue free childcare rollout with last-minute ‘workaround’
Read More Early years providers say plan will do little to address staffing crisis affecting number of available places Ministers have found an 11th hour “workaround” to address parents’ concerns around accessing new free childcare hours, in an attempt to get a grip on chaos surrounding the pledge’s rollout. On Monday, the prime minister admitted…
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‘Russia’s might is just a soap bubble’: UA will keep striking Russian territory in 2024 — spy chief
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First “narco sub” of 2024 seized by Colombian Navy in Pacific Ocean
Read MoreThe Colombian Navy released a video of the seizure, showing an officer cutting open packages and testing the contents in a vial.The Colombian Navy released a video of the seizure, showing an officer cutting open packages and testing the contents in a vial.
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Dar es Salaam floods: Roads unpassable in Tanzania’s main city
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Nikki Haley finally gets her solo showdown with Donald Trump in New Hampshire
Read MoreBut her showdown with Mr Trump in New Hampshire on Tuesday may not turn out exactly as she hoped.But her showdown with Mr Trump in New Hampshire on Tuesday may not turn out exactly as she hoped.
