Month: January 2024

Read MoreIran’s president says an apparent Israeli air strike that killed five officers in Syria, ‘will not be left unanswered’.Iran’s president says an apparent Israeli air strike that killed five officers in Syria, ‘will not be left unanswered’.

Read MoreThese are the main developments as the war enters its 697th day.These are the main developments as the war enters its 697th day.

Read MoreFifa president Gianni Infantino calls for an automatic forfeit of games for teams whose fans commit racist abuse.Fifa president Gianni Infantino calls for an automatic forfeit of games for teams whose fans commit racist abuse.

Read More Prime Minister Narendra Modi will help consecrate the unfinished temple on Monday, on the site of a 16th century mosque destroyed in 1992. Critics say the rushed ceremony is a political stunt. (Image credit: Diaa Hadid/NPR) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will help consecrate the unfinished temple on Monday, on the site of a…

Read MoreUS personnel reportedly wounded in alleged attacks by Iran-linked groups as fears grow of a wide regional conflict.US personnel reportedly wounded in alleged attacks by Iran-linked groups as fears grow of a wide regional conflict.

Read More Dithering on renewable energy and insulation will leave people in Britain ‘colder and poorer’, campaigners warn Rishi Sunak is facing further attacks on his plans to expand oil and gas exploration in the North Sea this week. The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill – to be debated in the Commons on Monday – has…

Read More Survey reveals 70% of MPs are concerned AI-generated content will increase the spread of disinformation ahead of polling day Most MPs across Westminster fear the use of deepfakes and AI-generated content will undermine the integrity of the next general election, amid demands for an urgent overhaul of their regulation ahead of polling day.…

Read MoreVideo of the explosion near St Petersburg was shared by regional governor, Aleksander Drozdenko.Video of the explosion near St Petersburg was shared by regional governor, Aleksander Drozdenko.

Read More The Palestinian death toll in Gaza from over three months of war between Israel and the territory’s Hamas rulers has soared past 25,000, the Gaza Health Ministry said Sunday. (Image credit: Mohammed Dahman/AP) The Palestinian death toll in Gaza from over three months of war between Israel and the territory’s Hamas rulers has…

Read MoreThousands of outraged Israelis, including relatives of soldiers and captives, are calling for new elections in protests.Thousands of outraged Israelis, including relatives of soldiers and captives, are calling for new elections in protests.

Read More Donald Trump called for security to throw a heckler out of his rally in New Hampshire on Saturday night (20 January). Donald Trump called for security to throw a heckler out of his rally in New Hampshire on Saturday night (20 January).

Read MoreVideo shared by Placer County shows a road completely blocked by boulders, that are then blasted into small pieces.Video shared by Placer County shows a road completely blocked by boulders, that are then blasted into small pieces.

Read MoreDjokovic dropped only three games in his march to quarters, while Sabalenka has dropped 11 games in four matches.Djokovic dropped only three games in his march to quarters, while Sabalenka has dropped 11 games in four matches.

Read MoreIsraeli PM rejects Palestinian sovereignty over Gaza, rebuffing President Biden’s push for two-state solution.Israeli PM rejects Palestinian sovereignty over Gaza, rebuffing President Biden’s push for two-state solution.

Read More Russian plane bound to Moscow was flying patients from India Russian plane bound to Moscow was flying patients from India

Read MoreOfficials did not say what caused the fire, but local media reported drones had been seen in the area.Officials did not say what caused the fire, but local media reported drones had been seen in the area.

Read More North Korea’s state media KCNA says Vladimir Putin wants to visit Pyongyang, amid concerns about deepening ties between the states See all our Ukraine war coverage Russian president Vladimir Putin showed his intention to visit Pyongyang soon, according to Reuters. The news agency cited a report by North Korea’s state media KCNA on…

Read More It’s unclear when Houthi military capabilities will be sufficiently damaged, officials have told the paper The US is preparing for a “sustained” bombing campaign in Yemen after ten days of airstrikes failed to undermine the ability of Houthi fighters to target ships in the Red Sea, the Washington Post has reported, citing unnamed…

Read MoreA hundred days on, the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is deepening. The war cost to the Israeli economy is enormous.A hundred days on, the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is deepening. The war cost to the Israeli economy is enormous.

Read More Tens of thousands of people protested the far right in cities across Germany on Saturday, attending events with slogans such as “Never Again is Now,” “Against Hate” and “Defend Democracy.” (Image credit: Michael Probst/AP) Tens of thousands of people protested the far right in cities across Germany on Saturday, attending events with slogans…

Read More Protesters took aim at foreign minister Penny Wong and prime minister Anthony Albanese and said they would ‘continue to chant for a liberated Palestine’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Widad Waqqad, 20, has been attending demonstrations for Palestine since she was a young girl. This…

Read More Asylum seekers in Thuringia can only receive and make payments in their assigned region Several asylum seekers, primarily from Syria and Afghanistan, have left the central German state of Thuringia after local authorities imposed tough controls on how refugees can spend their benefits, Bild reported on Saturday.  Under rules introduced in December last…

Read More The accident happened in the country’s Badakhshan Province, according to local authorities An passenger plane has crashed in Afghanistan, the Tolo news agency has reported, citing local officials. The incident happened on Sunday morning in a mountainous area in Badakhshan Province in the northeast of the country, Zabihullah Amiri, head of the provincial…

Read MoreArmenian Christians are trying to block a deal to redevelop their part of the holy city.Armenian Christians are trying to block a deal to redevelop their part of the holy city.

Read MoreThey are using US tax dollars to ‘kill our own children’, says father of slain Palestinian-American Tawfiq Ajaq.They are using US tax dollars to ‘kill our own children’, says father of slain Palestinian-American Tawfiq Ajaq.

Read More With the IDF now routinely using armed drones to watch and target militants, the worst wave of violence for almost 20 years is sweeping the West Bank For days earlier this month, many of the young men of Nur Shams refugee camp on the outskirts of the town of Tulkarm in the occupied…

Read More National Museums Scotland restores soldier’s brass guard, only the third of its kind known to exist A spectacular brass guard that would have protected the sword arm of a high-ranking Roman soldier some 1,800 years ago has been reconstructed from more than 100 fragments found at Trimontium, the Roman fort complex in Scotland.…

Read More More that 1.5 million women in the UK are affected by the painful condition – but new study says NHS is failing them Women with endometriosis who have endured years of excruciating pain are being “fobbed off” by doctors and told their symptoms are “all in their head”, leading them to give up…

Read More Israeli leader doubles down on opposition to a two-state solution; US personnel injured after Iraqi base hit by missiles and rockets fired by Iranian-backed militants See all our Middle East crisis coverage Over the weekend, Netanyahu has sparred publicly – if indirectly – with US president Joe Biden, who for months has offered…

Read MoreA century after the death of Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the Soviet Union is largely an afterthought in modern RussiaA century after the death of Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the Soviet Union is largely an afterthought in modern Russia

Read More Vigil is one of a series of events due to be held in the next few days in solidarity with people affected by events in Middle East A multi-faith peace march is due to be held in London on Sunday, aimed at easing the bitterness and tension over the Israel-Gaza war. The midday…

Read More Fifteen months after two men were shot in Bratislava, evidence suggests the killer may have been helped by an unidentified US-based extremist The October evening was warm and sunny. At about 7pm, two young men stepped out of the Tepláreň bar on Zámocká Street in the centre of Bratislava, to sit on a…

Read More Heat warnings have been issued to residents in NSW, South Australia and Western Australia about rising temperatures this weekend Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A withering heatwave has spread across three states with temperatures in parts of…

Read More Angry protesters held demostration in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu amid disastisfaction over Gaza Angry protesters held demostration in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu amid disastisfaction over Gaza

Read More Detectives believe man is targeting single women – while AFP shines spotlight on romance fraud Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Law enforcement agencies are on the hunt for a man accused of stealing millions from property market investors as police warn Australians to be on…