Month: January 2024

Read More Temperature could drop to coldest since 2010 as cold snap deepens The coldest temperatures in 14 years could hit the UK overnight, the Met Office has said, with parts of Scotland potentially reaching -15C. Freezing temperatures and snow will continue for much of Britain this week because of cold Arctic air before “potentially…

Read More The Canadian prime minister says the former president returning to the White House would be a ‘victory of populism”’ The Canadian prime minister says the former president returning to the White House would be a ‘victory of populism”’

Read More The US Department of Justice is expected to reveal the findings of its investigation this week The US Department of Justice is expected to reveal the findings of its investigation this week

Read More Researchers urge greater public awareness of potential risks of excessive sound levels Video gamers worldwide may be risking permanent hearing loss or persistent ringing in their ears, according to a systematic global review of all the available evidence. The analysis suggests that the sound levels reported in studies of more than 50,000 gamers…

Read MoreYemen’s Houthi rebels say they struck the vessel with missiles, but only minor damage is reported.Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they struck the vessel with missiles, but only minor damage is reported.

Read MoreThe country’s foreign ministry has called the airstrike – which Iran says targeted militants – illegal.The country’s foreign ministry has called the airstrike – which Iran says targeted militants – illegal.

Read MoreThe Pacific Northwest is bracing for more hazardous winter weather after a weekend storm that resulted in at least five deathsThe Pacific Northwest is bracing for more hazardous winter weather after a weekend storm that resulted in at least five deaths

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Read More Tehran has reportedly launched a strike on the Pakistan-based group Jaish al-Adl The Pakistani government has condemned an alleged Iranian missile strike in the Balochistan province on Tuesday, claiming it has caused civilian casualties. Islamabad said it would lodge a protest with Tehran over the “unilateral action” and violation of its sovereignty. Several…

Read MoreJosef Fritzl, now 88, was sentenced to life in prison in 2009 after pleading guilty to locking up his daughter in a basement for 24 years and fathering seven children with her.Josef Fritzl, now 88, was sentenced to life in prison in 2009 after pleading guilty to locking up his daughter in a basement…

Read More Anderson Lee Aldrich, 23, killed five people during the armed attack on Club Q in Colorado Springs on 19 November 2022 Anderson Lee Aldrich, 23, killed five people during the armed attack on Club Q in Colorado Springs on 19 November 2022

Read More Shadow chancellor will say party has put private sector investment at heart of growth strategy, at JP Morgan breakfast meeting Labour intends to restore Britain’s reputation as a place to do business after 14 years of Conservative economic failure, the shadow chancellor will tell members of the global elite in Davos on Wednesday.…

Read More Biden Administration gives Texas governor until Wednesday to remove guardsmen from Eagle Pass park Biden Administration gives Texas governor until Wednesday to remove guardsmen from Eagle Pass park

Read More Lawyer for magazine columnist says Trump emboldened his followers to threaten and smear her after she accused him of rape EDonald Trump used his platform while he was US president to try to wreck E Jean Carroll’s name after she accused him of rape, her lawyer argued in a New York court on…

Read More NAIROBI, Jan 16 (IPS) – As hunger and food insecurity deepen, Africa is confronting an unprecedented food crisis. Estimates show that nearly 282 million people on the continent, or 20 percent of the population, are undernourished. Numerous challenges across the African continent threaten the race to achieve food security; research and innovative strategies…

Read More Third-place showing saps Haley’s momentum ahead of major moment Third-place showing saps Haley’s momentum ahead of major moment

Read More Biden received 1,648 fewer votes than he should have received and Trump received 2,327 too many, says county director of elections As Donald Trump continues to pursue the lie that his 2020 presidential election defeat was the result of electoral fraud, elections officials in Virginia have admitted some results there were improperly reported…

Read More“Never again for anyone.” Dozens of protesters disrupted the Austrian Parliament calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.“Never again for anyone.” Dozens of protesters disrupted the Austrian Parliament calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Read More Michaela community school, run by ‘Britain’s toughest headmistress’, Katharine Birbalsingh, introduced ban last March One of England’s highest performing state schools, famed for its top results, strict discipline code and charismatic headteacher, has been challenged in the high court for its policy of banning prayer rituals on school premises. The case against Michaela…

Read More UN agencies issue joint plea for entry routes to Gaza, where Israel’s war with Hamas has damaged swaths of territory Aid officials in Gaza believe that pockets of famine already exist in the territory, with parents sacrificing remaining food for their children, an apple costing $8 (£6.30) and fuel for cooking almost impossible…

Read More A New York teacher has filed a lawsuit over the handling of an offensive collage A New York teacher has filed a lawsuit over the handling of an offensive collage

Read More Trump had an overwhelming victory and is leading polls in other states, it’s not clear where DeSantis can regain momentum Minutes after his second-place finish in the Iowa caucuses was confirmed, Ron DeSantis came onstage in a hotel ballroom to declare that everything was going according to plan in his campaign to win…

Read MoreShipment of aid for Palestinians and medicines for captives held by Hamas to leave Doha on Wednesday for Egypt.Shipment of aid for Palestinians and medicines for captives held by Hamas to leave Doha on Wednesday for Egypt.

Read More The country’s population is increasingly sustained by immigrants and the elderly, government statistics show Births in France fell to their lowest number last year since the end of the Second World War, the country’s national statistics office has revealed. As in much of Europe, fertility rates in France are declining, while mass immigration…

Read More A ‘free’ public education in Victoria’s capital costs more than $108,000 over 13 years, a new study finds. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A cyclone is forecast to enter Australian waters, and another is expected to develop within days, Australian…

Read More As predicted, Donald Trump stormed to victory in the event, the first major election contest of the year As predicted, Donald Trump stormed to victory in the event, the first major election contest of the year

Read More New Jersey senator and his wife are accused of participating in bribery schemes that aided the Egyptian and Qatari governments New Jersey senator and his wife are accused of participating in bribery schemes that aided the Egyptian and Qatari governments

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Read More Firm claims pilot will ‘simplify’ fares but users say it means end of affordable train travel between two capitals Off-peak tickets are to be scrapped on trains between London and Edinburgh, in a move that the operator London North Eastern Railway described as “simplifying fares” but rail users denounced as signalling the end…

Read More Multiple vehicles, including fire trucks, responded to the complex following a 911 call placed shortly after 7am on Monday Multiple vehicles, including fire trucks, responded to the complex following a 911 call placed shortly after 7am on Monday

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Read More PM will recall how Tory anger toppled May, Johnson and Truss as he seeks solution to party fractures UK politics live – latest news updates Rishi Sunak was the most junior of ministers when Theresa May faced her worst Brexit ructions, but as he battles Commons votes, endless amendments and mutinous Conservative factions,…

Read More Musk says he is not comfortable with Tesla becoming market leader in AI and robotics without at least 25% voting control Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said he would be uncomfortable growing the automaker to be a leader in artificial intelligence and robotics without having at least 25% voting control of the company,…

Read More Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith backed rightwing challenge to policy in defiance of Rishi Sunak UK politics live – latest updates Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith have resigned as deputy chairs of the Conservative party after defying Rishi Sunak by backing rightwing challenges to harden up his flagship Rwanda deportation bill. The rebellion…