Month: January 2024

Read More The prime minister says his government will soon submit legislation, despite resistance from lawmakers and the Orthodox Church Greece’s center-right government is planning to submit a draft law allowing same-sex marriage, despite long-standing opposition from the country’s influential Orthodox Church and some lawmakers. In an interview with the state-run ERT broadcaster on Wednesday,…

Read More Donald Trump was only two miles away from his leading challengers for the Republican presidential nomination, but they might as well have been world’s apart.  On Wednesday night, as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley were practically slitting each other’s throats in a televised debate…

Read MoreAn Israeli politician is taking a bold stance against the genocide he says his country is perpetrating in Gaza.An Israeli politician is taking a bold stance against the genocide he says his country is perpetrating in Gaza.

Read More Footage of a tiger shark caught in drum lines being euthanised renews debate about shark control measures used since the 1960s Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast More than 700 marine animals – including nine dolphins – were…

Read MoreBeijing’s threat to use force to claim the self-governed island of Taiwan isn’t just about missiles and warshipsBeijing’s threat to use force to claim the self-governed island of Taiwan isn’t just about missiles and warships

Read More Amid a heavy snowstorm, an avalanche ripped through part of a trail at the largest ski resort in California’s Lake Tahoe region on Wednesday morning, killing one skier and injuring three others.  This marks the first avalanche fatality in the country for the 2023-2024 winter season, according to a national database by the…

Read More Israel has described the case as ‘preposterous’ and is set to defend itself; the Israeli military is focusing its operations on the southern city of Khan Younis and refugee camps in central Gaza See all of our updates on the conflict in the Middle East and the Israel-Gaza war As the ICJ case…

Read MoreWhich football stars can play a key role in helping their team win the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023?Which football stars can play a key role in helping their team win the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023?

Read More Trump has complained in past about Nato members not upholding their end of financial commitment to alliance Trump has complained in past about Nato members not upholding their end of financial commitment to alliance

Read More Johnathan Alexander Warren is sentenced life in prison without parole over killing of Bauer Johnathan Alexander Warren is sentenced life in prison without parole over killing of Bauer

Read More Alexander Stuart Pinnock, 34, died in Nowra after he confronted police while allegedly armed with a Glock pistol The man shot dead by police outside a New South Wales medical clinic after he allegedly attempted to take hostages while armed with a gun has been identified as Alexander Stuart Pinnock. The 34-year-old died…

Read More CNN debate comes days before the Iowa caucus CNN debate comes days before the Iowa caucus

Read More ‘Trump brags about overturning Roe v Wade and supports banning abortion. Biden opposes banning abortion. You will have a binary choice this November,’ California Democrat says ‘Trump brags about overturning Roe v Wade and supports banning abortion. Biden opposes banning abortion. You will have a binary choice this November,’ California Democrat says

Read More There’s been a shake-up in the passport world. For the past five years Singapore and Japan have boasted the world’s most powerful travel documents, granting their citizens access to more countries without a prior visa than anyone else. This year, however, things have changed. Four European countries have moved up to share the…

Read More The leader reiterated Israel’s intentions in Gaza following repeated criticisms from rights groups Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted his country has no plans for a long-term occupation of Gaza and does not seek to displace civilians there. The Jewish state faces increasing scrutiny over its months-long military campaign, including charges of…

Read More Nikki Haley branded 2024 Republican rival Ron DeSantis “desperate” as the pair clashed in a fiery debate days before the Iowa caucuses. Nikki Haley branded 2024 Republican rival Ron DeSantis “desperate” as the pair clashed in a fiery debate days before the Iowa caucuses.

Read More Highly anticipated sequel to 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later will be the first in a new trilogy, multiple sources told the Hollywood Reporter After years of speculation, a new sequel for zombie horror hit 28 Days Later is reportedly in the works – two decades since the 2002 original. Titled 28…

Read More Case numbers were higher in the fortnight ending 6 January than during the 2023 winter peak, NSW Health data shows Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Covid-19 infections in the greater Sydney area are approaching levels not seen…

Read MoreThe rioting and looting kicked off after police and other public servants went on strike over wages.The rioting and looting kicked off after police and other public servants went on strike over wages.

Read MoreOnce political outsiders, Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party is now seen as ‘establishment’ by younger voters.Once political outsiders, Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party is now seen as ‘establishment’ by younger voters.

Read More The ex-South Carolina governor calls DeSantis a habitual liar as the two try to take support from Trump days before Iowa caucus The fifth Republican presidential debate opened on Wednesday with a barbed exchange between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, with the Florida governor slamming Haley for running “to do her donors’ bidding”…

Read MoreAs the war enters its 687th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 687th day, these are the main developments.

Read More Chris Christie’s exit came amid lagging poll numbers in early battleground states Ex-New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has announced his departure from the 2024 presidential race, acknowledging he lacks a path to victory. The candidate was among several Republicans vocally critical of former President Donald Trump. Speaking to supporters in New Hampshire on…

Read More Authorities say another person was injured as major snow and wind storm moved into the California region An avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at a California ski resort near Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, sweeping up four people and killing one, as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved…

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Read MoreTurkish journalists are among 11 reported injured in a Russian air strike on Ukraine’s second-largest city.Turkish journalists are among 11 reported injured in a Russian air strike on Ukraine’s second-largest city.

Read MoreResolution backed by 11 members also calls for the immediate release of the seized Galaxy Leader’s multinational crew.Resolution backed by 11 members also calls for the immediate release of the seized Galaxy Leader’s multinational crew.

Read More With less than a week to go before the first-in-the-country Iowa caucuses two challengers to Donald Trump make their case If DeSantis and Haley are fighting neck and neck, it is probably for second place. Polls show Trump holding an increasingly commanding lead in Iowa in the weeks before the caucuses – despite…

Read More Two men, including 26-year-old arrested in Cartwright, are expected to be charged with conspiracy to murder, drug and firearm offences Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Police have arrested two men over an alleged plot to kill four…

Read More The former educator was arrested in Texas on several felony counts The former educator was arrested in Texas on several felony counts

Read More Rounds produced by US-supported Missouri facility have been used in more than a dozen mass killings Rounds produced by US-supported Missouri facility have been used in more than a dozen mass killings

Read More Hackers posted false news about a widely anticipated announcement that the SEC was expected to make about bitcoin The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Wednesday that it is working with the FBI to investigate a fake message posted on its X social media account. On Tuesday hackers posted false news about…

Read More Nick Saban’s coaching reign has come to an end. His dominance over college football, however, will forever linger in the lore of the sport. Saban, who won seven national championships — more than any other major college football coach — and turned Alabama back into a national powerhouse with six of those titles…

Read MoreCritics question whether Blinken’s trip is an exercise in ‘face-saving’ as US faces criticism over stance in Gaza war.Critics question whether Blinken’s trip is an exercise in ‘face-saving’ as US faces criticism over stance in Gaza war.

Read MoreFlood warnings remain in effect in New York and New Jersey, where rivers have risen to worrying levels.Flood warnings remain in effect in New York and New Jersey, where rivers have risen to worrying levels.