Month: February 2024

Read More The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers battered California on Sunday 4 February, flooding roadways and knocking out power to more than 355,000 people and prompting a rare warning for hurricane-force winds. The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers battered California on Sunday 4 February, flooding roadways and knocking out power to more than 355,000…

Read More The disease was discovered as the monarch was examined for benign prostate enlargement, Buckingham Palace has revealed King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday. In a statement, the Palace said the health issue was discovered during the king’s recent hospital visit for his enlarged prostate.…

Read More Crypto Open Patent Alliance seeking ruling in London that computer scientist is not pseudonymous author Satoshi Nakamoto An Australian computer scientist’s claim to be the author of the founding text of bitcoin is a “brazen lie”, the high court has heard. Craig Wright’s assertion that he is the pseudonymous author Satoshi Nakamoto was…

Read More Coalition tipped to fall in behind the government after party room meetings today as parliament resumes. Follow the day’s news live A parliamentary showdown is looming on the future of stage three tax cut changes, with laws enshrining the alterations to be introduced to parliament, Australian Associated Press reports. Legislation backing broader tax…

Read More Officers hunting Abdul Ezedi say he was last seen near Southwark Bridge on Wednesday night Detectives hunting the Clapham attack suspect Abdul Ezedi believe he is either being harboured from capture or is dead, with no trace of him for more than 100 hours despite a massive manhunt. Police say there has been…

Read More The former US president’s trial over classified documents is set to begin on May 20 Former US President Donald Trump could be sent to prison “for a long time” when a verdict is delivered in his upcoming trial over alleged mishandling of sensitive government documents, an attorney linked to the US Democrats has…

Read More University of Bristol academic who was sacked after being accused of antisemitic comments wins ‘landmark’ decision A sociology professor sacked by the University of Bristol after being accused of antisemitic comments has won a “landmark” decision that he was discriminated against because of his anti-Zionist beliefs. An employment tribunal ruled that Prof David…

Read More King Charles ‘wholly positive about treatment’ but will postpone public-facing duties Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales, has wished the King a “full and swift recovery” following his cancer diagnosis. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, he said: “I’m saddened to hear the news that HM King Charles III is facing…

Read MoreBuckingham Palace says doctors who treated Britain’s King Charles III for an enlarged prostate discovered an unspecified form of cancer, and he’s now being treated.Buckingham Palace says doctors who treated Britain’s King Charles III for an enlarged prostate discovered an unspecified form of cancer, and he’s now being treated.

Read MoreThe “atmospheric rivers” causing the storms will linger on Monday as the state is pummelled by rain, wind and snow.The “atmospheric rivers” causing the storms will linger on Monday as the state is pummelled by rain, wind and snow.

Read MorePanel to be led by former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, who will work with European research organisations.Panel to be led by former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, who will work with European research organisations.

Read More King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and began treatment Monday, Buckingham Palace says. (Image credit: Carl Court/Getty Images) King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and began treatment Monday, Buckingham Palace says.

Read More Charles has started schedule of treatments after diagnosis made recently when he was treated for benign enlarged prostate King Charles diagnosed with cancer – latest updates The king has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced. The diagnosis was made recently while Charles, 75, underwent treatment at the London Clinic for a…

Read MoreA Kurdish-led force blamed Iran-backed militias for the strike on a training centre in Deir al-Zour.A Kurdish-led force blamed Iran-backed militias for the strike on a training centre in Deir al-Zour.

Read More Research lab submits plans for next-generation model at least three times size of Large Hadron Collider Officials at Cern, home to the Large Hadron Collider near Geneva, are pressing ahead with plans for a new machine that would be at least three times bigger than the existing particle accelerator. The Large Hadron Collider,…

Read More Protests are being held in Ireland, Greece, Italy, France, Bulgaria, Belgium and Holland Protests are being held in Ireland, Greece, Italy, France, Bulgaria, Belgium and Holland

Read MoreThe toll was almost sure to keep rising. Chile’s president and a governor said they think some of the blazes could have been started on purpose.The toll was almost sure to keep rising. Chile’s president and a governor said they think some of the blazes could have been started on purpose.

Read More A rare total solar eclipse will occur across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada on April 8, 2024. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the sun’s rays during the day time, causing a temporary period of darkness.  If you would like to see the total…

Read More Padilla says border state Democrats weren’t part of negotiating the immigration bill, which he says makes extreme changes to the asylum process. Padilla says border state Democrats weren’t part of negotiating the immigration bill, which he says makes extreme changes to the asylum process.

Read More BANGALORE, India, Feb 05 (IPS) – India is on the brink of a transformation that could change its economic and social future. Before the end of this decade, more Indians will use AI every day than in any other country in the world. What’s more, people in advanced economies will be surprised by…

Read More President Zelensky’s latest comments hint at the truth in claims he is preparing to fire Ukraine’s military commander General Valery Zaluzhny President Zelensky’s latest comments hint at the truth in claims he is preparing to fire Ukraine’s military commander General Valery Zaluzhny

Read More California governor Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency for eight counties, including Los Angeles and Santa Barbara; one man killed by falling tree In Los Angeles, the intense rain has triggered mud and debris flows in the Hollywood Hills and the Santa Monica mountains. Firefighters evacuated several homes overnight in Studio City and…

Read More Trump has repeatedly sought to deflect attention by making the personal lives of investigators ripe for ridicule Trump has repeatedly sought to deflect attention by making the personal lives of investigators ripe for ridicule

Read More Officials continue to battle blazes as hundreds remain missing and about 14,000 homes damaged Chile has begun two days of mourning for the 112 so far killed in the country’s deadliest wildfires in recent history, while authorities continued to battle blazes fanned by high temperatures and strong winds. Fires that broke out in…

Read More Taxpayers in 12 states will have the first chance to test out the Internal Revenue Services’ new pilot program that will allow taxpayers to file their federal tax return online for free.  The program, known as Direct File, began rolling out in phases in January to ensure that the service is “easy to…

Read More NAIROBI, Feb 05 (IPS) – The road to COP29 has begun in earnest in the backdrop of a global climate report indicating that not only was 2023 the warmest year in a 174-year climate record, it was the warmest by far. Record-breaking temperatures, combined with El Niño, pushed vulnerable and poor nations in…

Read MoreMexican police hit the beaches after the killings in Acapulco, as cartels recruit youths on social media.Mexican police hit the beaches after the killings in Acapulco, as cartels recruit youths on social media.

Read More Noel Rubio, 60, disappeared after departing from Long Beach, California, on 28 December in his sailboat Noel Rubio, 60, disappeared after departing from Long Beach, California, on 28 December in his sailboat

Read More Actors say non-specific categories benefit men as industry still offers them more interesting roles The Flemish film and television awards are facing calls to temporarily do away with gender-neutral categories amid concerns that the switch has left women routinely shut out of the top awards. At the Ensors awards on Saturday male actors…

Read More The Alves trial is expected to last three days The Alves trial is expected to last three days

Read MoreSpeculation over the future of army chief Valery Zaluzhny has been rife as war’s second anniversary nears.Speculation over the future of army chief Valery Zaluzhny has been rife as war’s second anniversary nears.

Read More Rishi Sunak urges Stormont executive to focus on bread-and-butter issues in Northern Ireland UK politics live – latest updates The British and Irish governments have played down Sinn Féin’s calls for Irish unity and said Northern Ireland’s new devolved government can restore stability and faith in the region. Rishi Sunak said Northern Ireland’s…

Read More Hundreds of thousands of people are without power and forecasters said winds could gust up to 92 mph in some areas What are the atmospheric rivers hitting California right now? A second “atmospheric river” was passing over California on Monday, causing dramatic flooding to roads, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of…

Read More Jennifer Crumbley awaits a verdict as she faces four counts of involuntary manslaughter after her son, Ethan Crumbley, shot and killed four of his classmates Jennifer Crumbley awaits a verdict as she faces four counts of involuntary manslaughter after her son, Ethan Crumbley, shot and killed four of his classmates

Read More Measures unveiled on Sunday night face uphill battle to pass either Senate or House, leaving Ukraine and Israel uncertain over future assistance Senate releases draft bill to toughen border measures The immigration policy compromise legislation was negotiated by a trio of Democratic, Republican and independent senators. It has the support of Joe Biden,…