Month: January 2024

Read MoreThe U.S. military launched another airstrike in Yemen on a Houthi-controlled site believed to be used by the rebel group to attack commercial ships in the Red Sea. The Houthis have vowed to retaliate, prompting the U.S. Navy to warn American ships to avoid the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden for the next…

Read MoreIsraeli forces have continued their bombardment of the Gaza Strip following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks. The Hamas-run health ministry says that over 23,000 people have died in Gaza, and aid agencies say it’s a struggle to get supplies to people in need. CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata has more from Tel Aviv.Israeli forces have continued…

Read MoreAmid Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza, I decided to break the echo chamber of social media and engage pro-Israel users.Amid Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza, I decided to break the echo chamber of social media and engage pro-Israel users.

Read More Vice President Lai Ching-te is to become the self-governing island’s new leader following Saturday’s election Lai Ching-te of Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been elected as the self-governing island’s new leader following Saturday’s presidential election. Lai, who entered the election as Taiwan’s vice president, claimed victory after the candidate representing the…

Read More Lai’s Democratic Progressive party wins unprecedented third term Lai Ching-te, the presidential candidate for Taiwan’s ruling party, has won an election that China had framed as a choice between war and peace. The candidate for Taiwan’s main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT), Hou Yu-ih, conceded defeat in the election. Continue reading…Lai’s Democratic Progressive…

Read MoreThe daytime TV actor played the character of Doug Williams on and off for more than five decades.The daytime TV actor played the character of Doug Williams on and off for more than five decades.

Read MoreAfter a door panel blew out on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, we sought answers about the safety of air travel.After a door panel blew out on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, we sought answers about the safety of air travel.

Read MoreLai, the current vice president, faced repeated attacks from China, who called him a dangerous separatist.Lai, the current vice president, faced repeated attacks from China, who called him a dangerous separatist.

Read More Hotter and wetter weather has led to populations of the region’s most famous bird species to be halved in the last 30 years Some of Scotland’s most famous bird species, including grouse and kestrels, are among those declining as a result of climate change, a new report has found. The study, by public body…

Read More Critics condemn ‘cruelty’ of state opting out of federal problem to feed children from low-income families during summer break Mississippi is withdrawing from a federal program to feed children during their summer break from school, the governor there announced, characterizing the decision as a way to reject “attempts to expand the welfare state”.…

Read MoreHow will an ICJ ruling on the war on Gaza change the media narrative? Plus, the underreported war in Sudan.How will an ICJ ruling on the war on Gaza change the media narrative? Plus, the underreported war in Sudan.

Read MoreEmergency management bureau in Pingdingshan city says the accident was caused by a coal and gas outburst.Emergency management bureau in Pingdingshan city says the accident was caused by a coal and gas outburst.

Read More Major EU member nations prefer a calmer policy in the Red Sea than the one pursued by Washington and London, the agency said The reluctance of Italy, France, and Spain to join the US and UK attacks against the Houthi militants in Yemen highlights “divisions” in the West on how to deal with…

Read More Books by bestselling author Grigori Chkhartishvili, who writes under pen name Boris Akunin, removed from shelves Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Russia’s justice ministry late on Friday designated one of the country’s most popular fiction writers a foreign agent because of his opposition to Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The historical detective stories…

Read MoreDefence Ministry says 29 locations hit after attack on Turkish military base in Iraq killed nine Turkish soldiers.Defence Ministry says 29 locations hit after attack on Turkish military base in Iraq killed nine Turkish soldiers.

Read More Somaliland declares port deal with landlocked Ethiopia void in bid to be recognised as a country Somalia is prepared to go to war to stop Ethiopia recognising the breakaway territory of Somaliland and building a port there, a senior adviser to Somalia’s president has said. A memorandum of understanding signed on 1 January…

Read More In the final days before the Iowa caucuses next Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley are both embarking on a tried-and-true tactic: Barnstorming the state to meet and win over as many voters as possible. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Donald Trump? Not so much. While the…

Read More More than 30 Palestinians, including young children, were killed in two Israeli airstrikes overnight into Saturday in the Gaza Strip, officials said. (Image credit: Fatima Shbair/AP) More than 30 Palestinians, including young children, were killed in two Israeli airstrikes overnight into Saturday in the Gaza Strip, officials said.

Read MoreAs PM Sunak refuses to engage, civil society is working harder than ever to remedy historic horrors.As PM Sunak refuses to engage, civil society is working harder than ever to remedy historic horrors.

Read MoreMost of Israel’s trade is through the Mediterranean. But longer-term risks to Israel’s economy are growing, saw analystsMost of Israel’s trade is through the Mediterranean. But longer-term risks to Israel’s economy are growing, saw analysts

Read More Ukraine’s economy is battered by Russia’s full-scale invasion, but its consumer economy is still running — especially the country’s popular sushi restaurants, where cream cheese is a key ingredient. (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR) Ukraine’s economy is battered by Russia’s full-scale invasion, but its consumer economy is still running — especially the country’s popular…

Read More Charity says new evidence shows how poultry farms are draining excrement into river system The Environment Agency faces new allegations of neglect of the River Wye after a project by a conservation group found effluent and contaminated waters at free-range egg farms flowing directly into watercourses in the catchment. Out of 47 sites…

Read More Warning comes at a critical time as Republicans in Iowa will gather for caucuses that mark official start of 2024 presidential election Bernie Sanders, America’s leading progressive politician, has issued a stark warning to Joe Biden at the start of presidential election year: be more aggressive in addressing the anxieties of millions of…

Read More Dan Neilde says Post Office ‘unlawfully’ claimed £934m relief for its payouts to victims of Horizon scandal The Post Office could be facing a £100m bill and insolvency after claiming tax relief for its compensation payments to post office operators, according to a tax expert. Dan Neidle, the head of non-profit organisation Tax…

Read MoreAs Africa’s top football spectacle begins, continental attention turns to Ivory Coast for whom AFCON means much more.As Africa’s top football spectacle begins, continental attention turns to Ivory Coast for whom AFCON means much more.

Read More Beijing has criticised frontrunner Lai Ching-te as a ‘separatist’ as it seeks to intimidate self-ruling island Vote counting got under way on Saturday in Taiwan’s presidential election, held under the shadow of threats from China that choosing a leader it disapproves of could set the stage for war on the self-ruled island. Beijing…

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Read MoreOverseas training overshadowed by the tragedy unfolding in Gaza, players say.Overseas training overshadowed by the tragedy unfolding in Gaza, players say.

Read More Ousting of Keith, Sián Phillips and others in 2022 led to watchdog admitting it made errors in handling of row A long-running and acrimonious dispute at an actors’ charity involving some of the best-known names of the British stage and screen is to return to the spotlight next week amid claims of boardroom…

Read More If agreed, the European operation could be launched in February, Euractiv reported The EU is considering sending a naval mission to the Red Sea to protect key shipping routes from attacks by Houthi militants in Yemen, the bloc’s diplomats have told Euractiv. EU ambassadors are expected to discuss the relevant proposal, coming from…

Read More Ukrainian president said deal signed with Rishi Sunak ‘gives us confidence’ and establishes ‘strong security positions’ until Kyiv joins Nato A warehouse owned by one of Russia’s biggest online retailers has gone up in flames, Reuters reports Russia’s ministry of emergency situations as saying, as firefighters battled a huge blaze on Saturday. The…

Read MoreVote count under way, with results expected in a few hours after high expected turnout.Vote count under way, with results expected in a few hours after high expected turnout.

Read MoreUS carries out new strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as Israel conducts more raids in cities in the occupied West Bank.US carries out new strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as Israel conducts more raids in cities in the occupied West Bank.

Read More Mexico denounces Greg Abbott’s “aggressive insinuations” toward immigrants The Mexican Foreign Ministry has accused the Texas governor of advocating “violent acts” against migrants attempting to reach the United States. Last week, Greg Abbott said his administration was doing all it could to tackle the immigration crisis, short of “shooting people.” In a statement…

Read MoreThe attack comes a day after US, UK raids on Iran-aligned group’s facilities sparked protests, calls for retaliation.The attack comes a day after US, UK raids on Iran-aligned group’s facilities sparked protests, calls for retaliation.