Month: January 2024

Read More Dan Marburger was injured in shooting at Perry high school on 4 January, during which an 11-year-old student was killed An Iowa high school principal who was wounded in a school shooting has died, the state’s governor said. Dan Marburger was injured during a mass shooting at Perry high school on 4 January.…

Read More World Economic Forum’s annual summit has pushed accommodation costs beyond reach of the federal government, local media reports The Swiss government can’t afford to send its own officials to the World Economic Forum’s elite yearly get-together in Davos, and is asking even “higher level” dignitaries to share hotel rooms, the Neue Zuercher Zeitung…

Read More Washington seeks to stop Houthi militants from hitting ships in Red Sea, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says Washington does not want its operation in the Red Sea to turn into a conflict with Yemen, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told CBS on Sunday. His words came amid media…

Read More Dan Marburger, the principal at Perry High School, was injured in the 4 January that also claimed the life of a 11-year-old Dan Marburger, the principal at Perry High School, was injured in the 4 January that also claimed the life of a 11-year-old

Read More UK says west will back words with action as Houthis threaten reprisals and Hezbollah says all navigation in area is in danger Middle East crisis – live updates Tensions remained high in the Middle East on Sunday as western leaders, the Houthis and their allies all warned of possible further action in the…

Read More Actor was the last surviving main character of the beloved comedy from television’s golden age of the 1950s Joyce Randolph, a veteran stage and television actor whose role as the savvy Trixie Norton on The Honeymooners provided the perfect foil to her dimwitted TV husband, has died. She was 99. Randolph died of…

Read More Warnings of subfreezing conditions in Montana and the Dakotas as severe cold could push as far as northern Texas Subfreezing temperatures across much of the US left millions of Americans facing potentially dangerous cold on Sunday as Arctic storms threatened near-blizzard conditions in the north-east and several inches of snow in portions of…

Read More Palestine Action members allegedly planned to lock on to building and prevent trading, Metropolitan police say Six activists with the Palestine Action group have been arrested for allegedly plotting to prevent the London Stock Exchange from opening, the Metropolitan police has said. The police received information that activists were allegedly planning to stop…

Read More President of Israel in video address to Trafalgar Square demonstrators marking 100 days since deadly Hamas attack Middle East crisis – live updates Thousands of people have turned out in central London in solidarity with Israel on the 100th day since Hamas launched its deadly attack. The president of Israel, Isaac Herzog, thanked…

Read More The former US president holds a near-30-point advantage over his nearest rival, polling data shows Donald Trump has established a dominant lead in the US state of Iowa over his Republican rivals for the White House, polling data has shown, as the former US president stretches his advantage over closest challenger Nikki Haley…

Read More Justin Hain, 38, reportedly told the victim that he was ‘deeply sorry’ and ‘hadn’t intentionally raped her’ during a call Justin Hain, 38, reportedly told the victim that he was ‘deeply sorry’ and ‘hadn’t intentionally raped her’ during a call

Read More A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted for the second time in less than a month, sending lava snaking toward a nearby community and setting at least one home on fire. (Image credit: Icelandic Civil Protection via AP) A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted for the second time in less than a month, sending…

Read More Former Commons speaker is one of 21 celebrities competing for cash prize at castle in the Scottish Highlands When he was the House of Commons speaker, John Bercow developed a combative reputation – and after his tenure he was found to be a “serial bully” and a liar. But now as he makes…

Read More Thousands attend 24-hour rally in Tel Aviv to call for hostages’ release as death toll in Gaza reportedly nears 24,000 Middle East crisis – live updates Israelis have marked 100 days of war with a 100-minute pause in the working day and rallies to call for the return of hostages held in Gaza,…

Read More EHRC must decide whether to investigate if ministry failing to meet obligations after claims from dozens of female civil servants The Ministry of Defence has been reported to the equalities watchdog after claims from female civil servants that it has failed adequately to address allegations of sexual harassment and assault. The union Prospect…

Read More Congressman blames the state after it took control of an area known as Shelby park and refused to let US border patrol enter A Texas congressman said Saturday that three people, including two children, who were seeking asylum in the US drowned while trying to reach the US near the border city of…

Read More Foreign secretary says anyone involved in government in past two decades has ‘got to be extremely sorry’ David Cameron has said he cannot remember “in any detail” being briefed about the Horizon scandal while he was prime minister. The foreign secretary, who was in No 10 from 2010 until 2016, faced questions on…

Read More The White House is pushing the Israeli leader to commit to a plan for post-war Gaza, seemingly to no avail US President Joe Biden is growing frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s constant snubbing of Washington’s requests, Axios reported on Sunday. “Netanyahu has given Biden the finger” repeatedly, one Democratic lawmaker told…

Read More Yellow warnings moving south from northern Scotland during week with temperatures 5C to 6C below seasonal norm, says Met Office Cold Arctic air will bring snow, ice and travel disruption to parts of the UK next week. The Met Office has issued yellow snow and ice warnings as temperatures are expected to plunge…

Read More Wind chill is set to push temperatures as low as -45 Fahrenheit in the state – described as ‘life-threatening’ by the National Weather Service Wind chill is set to push temperatures as low as -45 Fahrenheit in the state – described as ‘life-threatening’ by the National Weather Service

Read MoreMassive destruction, displacement, hunger and loss in Gaza are ‘staining our shared humanity’, the United Nations says.Massive destruction, displacement, hunger and loss in Gaza are ‘staining our shared humanity’, the United Nations says.

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Read More Denmark ushered in a new era on Sunday as King Frederik X ascended to the throne after his mother, Queen Margrethe II, formally signed her abdication, ending her 52-year reign as Denmark’s longest-serving monarch. The formal transfer of power occurred at a meeting of the Council of State at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen,…

Read More Denmark ushered in a new era on Sunday as King Frederik X ascended to the throne after his mother, Queen Margrethe II, formally signed her abdication, ending her 52-year reign as Denmark’s longest-serving monarch. The formal transfer of power occurred at a meeting of the Council of State at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen,…

Read MoreThe 76-year-old was a key figure in the Soviet underground literary scene and a staunch Kremlin critic.The 76-year-old was a key figure in the Soviet underground literary scene and a staunch Kremlin critic.

Read MoreNiloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi spent more than a year in prison on charges of colluding the US.Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi spent more than a year in prison on charges of colluding the US.

Read More The altars have been placed at two of the building’s key spots – the Spire Crossing and Trinity Chapel More than 800 years after work began on Salisbury Cathedral, the space is still being developed and modified – and this weekend two new altars were officially unveiled and consecrated. Created by the sculptor…

Read MoreDefence agencies are working to remove more bodies from the rubble, Tanzania’s president says.Defence agencies are working to remove more bodies from the rubble, Tanzania’s president says.

Read More The survey, conducted by NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom, puts the former president at a near 30-point lead over his Republican rivals The survey, conducted by NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom, puts the former president at a near 30-point lead over his Republican rivals

Read More Activists in Athens objected to The Tiger Lillies’ support for Kiev, calling it “problematic” British musical trio The Tiger Lillies’ concert in Athens was called off this week, following a dispute over their support for Ukraine. The dark cabaret band was due to play in the Greek capital on Thursday, but the organizers…

Read MoreA photo roundup of some of last week’s events, including a national state of emergency in Ecuador.A photo roundup of some of last week’s events, including a national state of emergency in Ecuador.

Read MorePrison authorities say 158 guards and 20 administrative staffers were held by inmates in at least seven prisons.Prison authorities say 158 guards and 20 administrative staffers were held by inmates in at least seven prisons.

Read More Families of hostages held rallies in Tel Aviv to mark 100 days since the start of the conflict Families of hostages held rallies in Tel Aviv to mark 100 days since the start of the conflict

Read More Residents ordered to leave home for three weeks as lava flows towards town Residents ordered to leave home for three weeks as lava flows towards town

Read More US funding for Kiev has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and enriched Ukrainian oligarchs, the ex-president’s son claimed The fighting between Russia and Ukraine has to end in talks, and in order to persuade President Vladimir Zelensky’s government to negotiate, Washington must stop sending money to Kiev, the eldest son of former…