Month: January 2024

Read MoreCarnival is changing the itinerary for 12 ships, joining a growing list of companies bypassing the Red Sea because of Houthi attacks.Carnival is changing the itinerary for 12 ships, joining a growing list of companies bypassing the Red Sea because of Houthi attacks.

Read More CPI came in at 4.1% in the December quarter, easing from the September quarter pace of 5.4% Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s inflation retreated to a two-year low in the December quarter as food and fuel…

Read MoreThe family of Kennedy Sanders, one of three U.S. troops killed in a drone attack on a base in Jordan, is opening up following their tragic loss. Manuel Bojorquez shares their story.The family of Kennedy Sanders, one of three U.S. troops killed in a drone attack on a base in Jordan, is opening up…

Read More Exclusive: Locals say ‘huge penalities and fines’ needed after deaths increased almost 90% in one year Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Turtle deaths in a key south-east Queensland habitat have increased 87% in a single year and there are concerns that uncontrolled boating, four-wheel driving…

Read More Country may be the first to do so, amid increasing concerns about the health and environmental risks posed by the virtually indestructible chemicals New Zealand is banning so-called “forever chemicals” in cosmetics from 2026, in what could be the first example of a country doing so. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) said it…

Read More The captain has been detained amid an ongoing investigation, officials said The captain has been detained amid an ongoing investigation, officials said

Read More Elon Musk may lose his position as the world’s richest person after a US judge ordered him to return a corporate payout worth nearly $56 billion. Elon Musk may lose his position as the world’s richest person after a US judge ordered him to return a corporate payout worth nearly $56 billion.

Read More Aimenn Penny, 20, had firebombed the church in Chesterland in protest of a planned drag brunch and children’s story hour An Ohio man, who had allegedly been a member of a neo-Nazi ‘white lives matter’ group, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for firebombing a church that planned to host drag…

Read More Increase in cardiorespiratory levels of 3% annually found to be beneficial, Swedish research suggests Men can reduce their risk of prostate cancer by as much as 35% by doing a little more jogging, cycling or swimming, a study suggests. Boosting cardiorespiratory fitness by only 3% over the course of a year was linked…

Read More Rise of almost 10% over 15 years would see 70m mark passed by 2026, a decade earlier than previously projected The UK population is projected to grow to 73.7 million by mid-2036, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics, which predicts hitting the 70 million mark a decade earlier than…

Read More Biden could theoretically severely restrict asylum claims and border crossings, but any measure would likely face court challenges and would probably be blocked or significantly pulled back unless it had the support of new legislation Biden could theoretically severely restrict asylum claims and border crossings, but any measure would likely face court challenges…

Read More Internal emails reveal he also said his ethnicity and working-class background helped to make him a target Martin Bashir blamed “professional jealousy” and his background and ethnicity after allegations that he used deceit to secure an interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, it has been revealed. The BBC has released about 3,000 internal…

Read More ABUJA, Jan 30 (IPS) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s week-long tour across four African countries was aimed at strengthening the US-Africa relationship—a relationship, according to some commentators, already waning as China and Russia are increasing their influence. Read the full story, “Blinkens Visit to Africa: Is US Counterterrorism Counterproductive?”, on globalissues.org…

Read MoreA framework reportedly sets out a six-week pause in the fighting to allow more hostages to be freed.A framework reportedly sets out a six-week pause in the fighting to allow more hostages to be freed.

Read More Constitutional change could face fight in Senate after national assembly approves measure by 493 votes to 30 France’s lower house of parliament has overwhelmingly approved a measure to inscribe abortion as a “guaranteed freedom” in the constitution, a pledge made by the president, Emmanuel Macron, last year. But the controversial plan now goes…

Read More France and UK also agree to deploy more drones and sea barriers to stop small boats crossing Channel UK security experts will help France to protect the Paris Olympics in a sign of closer cooperation, the Home Office has said. Both governments also plan to deploy more drones and sea barriers to prevent…

Read More Government plans for fishery closures are ‘window dressing’ in face of ‘appalling record’ on meeting targets, experts warn Ministers are “window dressing” with nature policies announced to “cover up” the government’s failings on environmental targets, wildlife groups have said. The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) found earlier this month that nature in England…

Read More Officers allegedly joked about sex with wrongly arrested woman, while student officer claims he was dismissed for reporting misconduct Graphic warning: explicit language Police are facing claims they covered up allegations of wrongdoing when a female victim of crime was mocked by officers who joked about having sex with her, then ousted a…

Read More Many county systems are inoperative, but the district attorney’s office says the racketeering case against the ex-president is secure Officials said court and other systems in Georgia’s most populous county were hacked over the weekend, interrupting routine operations, but the district attorney’s office said the racketeering case against former president Donald Trump is…

Read More Parker Law Firm changed its name in 2022 after Alex Murdaugh was charged with the murders of his wife and son Parker Law Firm changed its name in 2022 after Alex Murdaugh was charged with the murders of his wife and son

Read More A Hong Kong court has ordered the liquidation of China’s largest real estate developer. NPR’s Ari Shapiro discusses impacts in China and abroad with Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Dexter Roberts. A Hong Kong court has ordered the liquidation of China’s largest real estate developer. NPR’s Ari Shapiro discusses impacts in China and abroad…

Read More The three soldiers killed in the drone strike in Jordan were all from Georgia. Communities there are mourning their deaths. The three soldiers killed in the drone strike in Jordan were all from Georgia. Communities there are mourning their deaths.

Read MoreA Brazilian woman was arrested in Colombia for attempting to smuggle 130 poisonous dart frogs out of the country, authorities said.A Brazilian woman was arrested in Colombia for attempting to smuggle 130 poisonous dart frogs out of the country, authorities said.

Read More Supreme Court has limited access to abortion, LGBT+ rights and racial equality in rulings over the last three years Supreme Court has limited access to abortion, LGBT+ rights and racial equality in rulings over the last three years

Read More Attorney General notifies press about absence after Austin row Attorney General notifies press about absence after Austin row

Read More The bloc’s chief diplomat called for more weapons for Kiev and more sanctions on Moscow EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has rejected the notion of peace talks and a ceasefire in Ukraine, instead demanding that the bloc’s member states cough up “whatever it takes” for Kiev to defeat Moscow. In an op-ed for…

Read More The View hosts walked on set on Monday (29 January) to The Apprentice’s theme tune as Whoopi Goldberg mocked the show’s former host Donald Trump. The View hosts walked on set on Monday (29 January) to The Apprentice’s theme tune as Whoopi Goldberg mocked the show’s former host Donald Trump.

Read More The men said their boat sank, and they used the kayak to stay afloat The men said their boat sank, and they used the kayak to stay afloat

Read More Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists and shrugged off a near-fatal car accident, died Tuesday. She was 91. Rivera’s death was announced by her daughter, Lisa Mordente, who said she died in…

Read More The laminated cards contained the victims’ room numbers, employee photos, and crude remarks made by Polito The laminated cards contained the victims’ room numbers, employee photos, and crude remarks made by Polito

Read MoreThe US reimposed sanctions after a ban blocking the candidacy of the opposition in Venezuela’s elections was upheld.The US reimposed sanctions after a ban blocking the candidacy of the opposition in Venezuela’s elections was upheld.

Read More Senior US officials have reportedly pressed Beijing on alleged election meddling multiple times in recent months US President Joe Biden asked his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, not to “interfere in the 2024 US presidential election” when the two met in November, CNN reported on Tuesday. Xi reportedly told Biden that Beijing would keep…

Read MoreThe U.S. is one of at least 15 countries that have paused funding to the U.N. aid group UNRWA following allegations that a dozen of its workers in Gaza had ties to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. But supporters of the group say the move punishes innocent civilians living in desperate conditions. Debora…

Read More Clayton McGeeney, David Harrington and Ricky Johnson were found dead outside a Kansas City home, two days after they had gathered there to watch a Chiefs game Clayton McGeeney, David Harrington and Ricky Johnson were found dead outside a Kansas City home, two days after they had gathered there to watch a Chiefs…

Read More The voluntary recall comes as millions have already been impacted by an ongoing stimulant shortage The voluntary recall comes as millions have already been impacted by an ongoing stimulant shortage