Month: February 2024

Read MoreDozens of women have protested Russia’s war on Ukraine and called for the return of their husbands.Dozens of women have protested Russia’s war on Ukraine and called for the return of their husbands.

Read More Met police offer reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to arrest of Abdul Ezedi Police have offered a reward of up to £20,000 for anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of a suspected chemical attacker. An extensive nationwide search operation has failed to locate Abdul Ezedi, who is alleged…

Read More Watch as dogs and their owners took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro‘s Copacabana for a Carnival festivity for canines on Sunday, 4 February. Watch as dogs and their owners took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana for a Carnival festivity for canines on Sunday, 4 February.

Read More A draft agreement has already been prepared, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung claims Germany and Ukraine may seal a security cooperation agreement at the Munich Security Conference, which will take place from February 16-18, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung has reported. The German newspaper claimed that Berlin and Kiev had already drafted the deal. The…

Read More The CIA says the war in Ukraine has created a once-in-a-generation opportunity to recruit spies in Russia. NPR’s Elissa Nadworny talks to former CIA officer Douglas London about recruitment. The CIA says the war in Ukraine has created a once-in-a-generation opportunity to recruit spies in Russia. NPR’s Elissa Nadworny talks to former CIA…

Read More Liam Hatch’s appearance in Albert Square as Logan met with comments such as ‘Dad’s gone back to class’ It is a frequent observation at the school gates, the bowling alley or the local branch of Nando’s: the students are starting to look older than the teachers nowadays. And EastEnders fans thought the same…

Read MoreThe US has warned of more strikes after bombing 85 alleged Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria.The US has warned of more strikes after bombing 85 alleged Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria.

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Read More The move ends two years of political gridlock in Belfast’s legislature Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill has hailed a “new dawn” in Northern Irish politics after becoming the province’s first-ever nationalist first minister on Saturday, in an historic move that could increase the prospect of a united Ireland. O’Neill had served as…

Read More Exclusive: Low-traffic neighbourhood applications were rejected due to lack of ambition, not policy shift Government claims that it blocked councils from installing low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) appear to have been a fiction, the Guardian has learned, in another apparent sign that Rishi Sunak’s “plan for drivers” is thus far mainly performative. After the revelation…

Read More Facilities at St Pancras too ‘inadequate’ to process new checks without ‘hour-long queues’ at peak times, says operator HS1 Eurostar could be forced to limit passenger numbers travelling from St Pancras each day under post-Brexit plans to bring in biometric border controls later this year, the owner of the station has warned. HS1,…

Read More Crypto Open Patent Alliance wants court in London to declare that Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto An Australian computer scientist’s claim to be the mythical figure behind bitcoin will be challenged in the UK on Monday, in a high court case backed by Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta and the Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey.…

Read More Admirers of the avant-garde composer’s work hope the concert in the German church will stay the course – all the way to 2640 When Halberstadt’s St Burchardi church opens its doors for a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience on Monday, some of the spectators streaming into the 11th-century building will have booked their tickets years…

Read More Insiders say pressure from the top results in credulous reporting of Israeli claims and silencing of Palestinian perspectives CNN is facing a backlash from its own staff over editorial policies they say have led to a regurgitation of Israeli propaganda and the censoring of Palestinians perspectives in the network’s coverage of the war…

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Read More Education secretary says she is ‘not in control of all the bits’ needed for delivery of 15 hours of free care from April The education secretary has admitted that she cannot guarantee the government’s pledge to provide new free childcare hours will be met on time as she is “not in control of…

Read MoreRussia says at least 28 people were killed after Ukrainian forces shelled a bakery in Lysychansk city.Russia says at least 28 people were killed after Ukrainian forces shelled a bakery in Lysychansk city.

Read More Danny Chauvin, 76, the ‘honey-do dude’ of Mississippi, fixes doors and unclogs drains to protect his mental health after his wife died A retired US military veteran is coping with grief from his wife’s death and post-traumatic stress from fighting in the Vietnam war by providing daily handyman services to people in his…

Read More After a historic ascent to the vice presidency and humbling descent into disdain, Harris seems to have found her footing in a familiar role: prosecuting attorney. After a historic ascent to the vice presidency and humbling descent into disdain, Harris seems to have found her footing in a familiar role: prosecuting attorney.

Read MoreChinese officials signal their concerns by taking measures aimed at reviving growth and steadying markets.Chinese officials signal their concerns by taking measures aimed at reviving growth and steadying markets.

Read More Force says events attended by hundreds of spectators leave residents in distress at loud noise and dangerous driving Police in the West Midlands are battling a rise in street racing, with weekly events regularly having more than 200 cars exceeding 100mph on busy roads across the region and drawing hundreds of spectators. Ch…

Read MoreEspen Barth Eide discusses Norway peace efforts in Israel-Palestine conflict from Oslo Accords to advocating Gaza truce.Espen Barth Eide discusses Norway peace efforts in Israel-Palestine conflict from Oslo Accords to advocating Gaza truce.

Read MoreThe new wave of attacks comes as Houthis continue to target Israel-linked ships, demanding end to war in Gaza.The new wave of attacks comes as Houthis continue to target Israel-linked ships, demanding end to war in Gaza.

Read More Fighting resilience undermined by ‘hollowing out’ of armed forces since 2010, defence committee hears The UK’s ability to fight an all-out war would be marred by the armed forces’ capability, stockpile shortages and a recruitment crisis, MPs have been told. The Commons defence committee heard that the “hollowing out” of the armed forces…

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Read MoreWhile Biden faced little opposition, vote being watched amid concerns on his popularity, especially among Black voters.While Biden faced little opposition, vote being watched amid concerns on his popularity, especially among Black voters.

Read MoreDua Lipa, Billie Eilish and SZA are up for prizes, while Joni Mitchell will make her Grammys debut.Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish and SZA are up for prizes, while Joni Mitchell will make her Grammys debut.

Read More The tourists are gone and many of the hotels are filled with displaced Israelis nearly four months after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. (Image credit: Ayman Oghanna for NPR) The tourists are gone and many of the hotels are filled with displaced Israelis nearly four months after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

Read MoreAdele Johnston was 33 when she developed painful symptoms such as heart palpitations and itchy skin.Adele Johnston was 33 when she developed painful symptoms such as heart palpitations and itchy skin.

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Read MoreThe Houthis’ stance in support of Palestine is gaining accolades, could they also be looking at a domestic win?The Houthis’ stance in support of Palestine is gaining accolades, could they also be looking at a domestic win?

Read MoreOfficials have warned the death toll is likely to rise as rescue teams reach the hardest hit areas.Officials have warned the death toll is likely to rise as rescue teams reach the hardest hit areas.

Read More Man, 39, arrested on suspicion of dangerous dogs offences after incident in Jaywick A woman has died after being assaulted by two dogs in Jaywick and a man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous dogs offences, Essex police have said. Officers believed she was attacked by two dogs and the animals were…

Read More Geingob, the first prime minister of independent Namibia, was receiving cancer treatment Geingob, the first prime minister of independent Namibia, was receiving cancer treatment