Month: January 2024

Read More Union representatives protest over ‘crushing blow’ to workers and industry, with 3,000 jobs at risk Business live – latest updates The owners of the Port Talbot steelworks are expected to confirm the shutdown of its blast furnaces on Friday morning, putting almost 3,000 jobs at risk. Trade union representatives have gathered outside the…

Read More Singer is bidding farewell to America, and to the artwork that inspired some of his some of his biggest hits Singer is bidding farewell to America, and to the artwork that inspired some of his some of his biggest hits

Read MoreTwo countries express ‘growing worry’ over ‘escalation of violence’ in International Criminal Court referral.Two countries express ‘growing worry’ over ‘escalation of violence’ in International Criminal Court referral.

Read MoreThe Egyptian footballing great is on a continuing quest to win one piece of silverware missing in a stellar career.The Egyptian footballing great is on a continuing quest to win one piece of silverware missing in a stellar career.

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Read More The Philippines is temporarily halting its onion imports until May—and possibly even up until July—in a bid to control prices from getting too cheap. It’s a complete 180 from the Southeast Asian nation’s problems a year ago—when dwindling supply of the staple vegetable was causing prices to become more expensive than beef. In…

Read MoreThe government’s crackdown on gangs faces fierce retaliation as violence rages in the country.The government’s crackdown on gangs faces fierce retaliation as violence rages in the country.

Read More Surprise fall in December sales damages chancellor’s claims that UK economy is on right track Retail sales in Great Britain plummetBusiness live – latest updates The UK economy was probably in recession during the second half of 2023 if the latest retail sales figures are anything to go by. A surprise 3.2% slump…

Read MoreA key community in Haiti’s capital has been under siege for days as violence escalates.A key community in Haiti’s capital has been under siege for days as violence escalates.

Read MoreHouse of Representatives also votes to keep the lights on in government facilities for at least another six weeks.House of Representatives also votes to keep the lights on in government facilities for at least another six weeks.

Read More Britain, Austria and Georgia are having national elections this year alongside polls for the European Parliament Britain, Austria and Georgia are having national elections this year alongside polls for the European Parliament

Read MoreMeeting of top military, civilian leaders is being held after Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes on armed groups in Iran.Meeting of top military, civilian leaders is being held after Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes on armed groups in Iran.

Read More World-champion pole vaulter Shawnacy “Shawn” Barber, who holds Canada’s pole vault record, has died at the age of 29, his agent confirmed in an Instagram post on Thursday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Doyle Management Group (@doylemanagement) [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Barber died from medical complications at his home in Kingwood,…

Read More Sea Ranger Service will offer the chance to carry out maintenance work and climate research on sailing vessels A social enterprise has launched offering people between the ages of 18 and 29 the chance to protect the seas around the UK while getting paid. The Sea Ranger Service (SRS) will offer young people…

Read MoreClashes over a two-state solution and US foreign policy on Houthi strikes – here are major updates.Clashes over a two-state solution and US foreign policy on Houthi strikes – here are major updates.

Read More Temperatures to turn milder from Saturday, with wet and windy conditions expected through the weekend Snow and ice will be replaced by wind and rain as milder air returns to the UK. Yellow alerts for snow and ice remain in effect across Scotland on Friday, with the Met Office warning wintry showers could…

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Read More The lack of shells has become a “pressing problem” for Kiev’s forces, the Ukrainian defense minister has said Ukrainian ammunition stocks are low, the country’s defense minister, Rustem Umerov, has said. His comments come as Kiev’s allies announced the launch of the so-called “artillery coalition” to help Ukraine amid the conflict with Russia.…

Read More December figures show biggest monthly fall since shops were forced to close during pandemic in 2021 Retailers in Great Britain suffered a dire Christmas as cash-strapped consumers cut back on shopping in December, fuelling the biggest fall in monthly sales since shops were forced to close during the pandemic in 2021. Sales plummeted…

Read More Emergency services were called to the scene of an explosion at a hostel in Dublin city centre on Thursday night (18 January). Emergency services were called to the scene of an explosion at a hostel in Dublin city centre on Thursday night (18 January).

Read More Venezuela’s head of state claims Javier Milei works on behalf of “North American imperialism” Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused his Argentine counterpart of embracing “Nazi ideology,” after Javier Milei launched a broadside against socialism at this week’s World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Maduro described Milei’s speech as a “blunder” and “a shameful…

Read More Changes to imprisonment for public protection scheme in England and Wales ‘do not tackle the cases of nearly 1,250 prisoners’ A UN torture expert has said changes to the imprisonment for public protection (IPP) scheme in England and Wales do not go far enough and repeated her call for prisoners jailed under the…

Read MorePyongyang promises to deter ‘hostile military manoeuvres’ after naval exercises between US, South Korea and Japan.Pyongyang promises to deter ‘hostile military manoeuvres’ after naval exercises between US, South Korea and Japan.

Read More Israel’s prime minister accuses Tehran of supporting militant groups ‘from the Houthis to Hezbollah to Hamas’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is making every possible effort to “prevent Iran from attaining nuclear weapons” and that Israel is already carrying out direct attacks on the Islamic Republic. Answering a reporter’s question in…

Read More Biden says airstrikes on Houthis will continue Biden says airstrikes on Houthis will continue

Read More ‘We have to realise it’s not a given that we are in peace,’ top admiral warns ‘We have to realise it’s not a given that we are in peace,’ top admiral warns

Read More A Guinness World Record spokesperson said they have decided to temporarily pause the titles until all of their findings are in place A Guinness World Record spokesperson said they have decided to temporarily pause the titles until all of their findings are in place

Read More Tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and Pakistan raise fear of unprecedented escalation exacerbated by Middle East crisis Tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and Pakistan raise fear of unprecedented escalation exacerbated by Middle East crisis

Read More Official from Yemen militant group says it will continue attacking Israel-linked vessels, while US carries out fifth strike on Houthis Welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of the Middle East crisis. I’m Adam Fulton and here’s a rundown on the latest news. A senior Houthi official has promised safe passage for Russian and…

Read More Several people lucky to escape North Bondi blaze that has prompted a warning about lithium-ion batteries Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Several people have been lucky to escape after a faulty e-bike battery sparked a fire that…

Read MoreCrackdown and censure on the main opposition party turns the run-up to the February 8 election into a lukewarm affair.Crackdown and censure on the main opposition party turns the run-up to the February 8 election into a lukewarm affair.

Read MoreParents of students who died after a boat capsized in India’s Gujarat state allege negligence by authorities.Parents of students who died after a boat capsized in India’s Gujarat state allege negligence by authorities.

Read More U-turn means ‘lack of awareness’ of the EU settlement scheme has been restored as reasonable grounds for late application The Home Office has made a significant U-turn on the rights of EU citizens who were in the UK before Brexit, allowing those who missed the deadline to apply for post-Brexit permanent residency cards…

Read More Historic wooden building wins protection after campaign involving Finland, which originally installed it Britain’s oldest wooden sauna, a rare survivor of the 1948 London Olympics, has been given protected status by the government after a campaign involving the Finnish ambassador to the UK, Finland’s Olympic committee and a small group of sauna enthusiasts…

Read MoreAyodhya is getting an economic boost as the city gears up for millions of tourists to see the controversial Ram temple.Ayodhya is getting an economic boost as the city gears up for millions of tourists to see the controversial Ram temple.