Month: February 2024

Read More Funding for several government departments expires at midnight on 1 March Funding for several government departments expires at midnight on 1 March

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Feb 27 (IPS) – The two devastating military conflicts—Russia vs Ukraine and Israel vs Hamas—have exposed once again the stark reality that the United Nations, created 79 years ago to maintain international peace and security, has failed in its political mission – while its credibility is at stake. Read the full…

Read More A group of teenagers believed from the Chicago area broke into a luxury car dealership in Wisconsin and drove off with nine vehicles worth more than a half-million dollars, police said. A group of teenagers believed from the Chicago area broke into a luxury car dealership in Wisconsin and drove off with nine…

Read More SYDNEY, Feb 27 (IPS) – Israel continues to reject calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and now readies itself for an assault on Rafah with a Ramadan deadline for the release of all hostages. It emphatically says, it will oppose any international attempt at creating a Palestinian State, regarded as an “unilateral recognition”.…

Read More Regime Change Karen has said the quiet part out loud, complaining that Putin’s Russia is “not the Russia we wanted” US State Department fixture and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland, aka “Regime Change Karen,” apparently woke up one day recently, took the safety off her nuclear-grade mouth, and inadvertently blew…

Read More Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. led the largest single financing round for a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, the latest in a string of sizable investments that suggest the e-commerce firm is again deploying capital in the hunt for growth. Alibaba joins Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Silicon Valley peers like Microsoft Corp. in placing big…

Read MoreBashar Murad said he wants to use his song to ‘illustrate’ the difficulties Palestinians face in order to be heard.Bashar Murad said he wants to use his song to ‘illustrate’ the difficulties Palestinians face in order to be heard.

Read More Threat not discussed until weeks after chief medical officer warned of ‘significant risk’ it would reach Wales The Welsh government’s cabinet did not discuss the threat posed by Covid as the virus spread across the world until a month after its chief medical officer had warned there was a “significant risk” it would…

Read MoreArrested after 30 years in hiding, the 65-year-old was allegedly part of the Red Army Faction armed group.Arrested after 30 years in hiding, the 65-year-old was allegedly part of the Red Army Faction armed group.

Read More Microsoft Corp.’s Mistral AI investment is set to be analyzed by the European Union’s competition watchdog at the same time that its deep ties to OpenAI Inc come under regulatory scrutiny. Mistral announced a “strategic partnership” with Microsoft on Monday that includes making the startup’s latest artificial intelligence models available to customers of…

Read More Palestinian ambassador to UK says Hamas will be consulted but would have no members in government Middle East crisis – live updates The formation of a new Palestinian technocratic government will be aided by both Qatar and Egypt and involves consultations with all Palestinian political factions – including Hamas, the Palestinian ambassador to…

Read MoreThe uncorrected copy proof of the debut novel in the Harry Potter series was bought for pennies more than a quarter-century ago with J.K. Rowling’s name misspelled on the title page.The uncorrected copy proof of the debut novel in the Harry Potter series was bought for pennies more than a quarter-century ago with J.K.…

Read MoreGlobal warming has shrunk crop yields in farming communities, forcing an unexpected invention.Global warming has shrunk crop yields in farming communities, forcing an unexpected invention.

Read MoreIn the midst of war’s chaos, Ukraine’s children face unimaginable horrors, with tens of thousands torn from their families by the conflict. Now, they are reaching out to the U.S. and global allies for support in their fight against the Russian invasion.In the midst of war’s chaos, Ukraine’s children face unimaginable horrors, with tens…

Read MoreAsad Ali Toor has been accused of to trying to ‘coerce, intimidate, and incite violence’ against government officials.Asad Ali Toor has been accused of to trying to ‘coerce, intimidate, and incite violence’ against government officials.

Read MoreAustralian police say they found the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies after a police officer lover who allegedly killed them told investigators where to look.Australian police say they found the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies after a police officer lover who allegedly killed them told investigators where to look.

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Read More Party chair also calls on Susan Hall to commit not to use further ‘anti-Muslim hatred’ in campaign against Sadiq Khan Labour has demanded an apology from Sadiq Khan’s Conservative opponent in the London mayoral election over comments and actions that led to her being accused of Islamophobia and racism. Susan Hall was also…

Read More House speaker Mike Johnson has indicated that yet another stop-gap funding deal could be needed to avert a partial federal outage as representatives return from recess with clock ticking House speaker Mike Johnson has indicated that yet another stop-gap funding deal could be needed to avert a partial federal outage as representatives return…

Read MoreGaza’s beloved champion was in line to participate in the Olympics until an Israeli attack took her life.Gaza’s beloved champion was in line to participate in the Olympics until an Israeli attack took her life.

Read MoreMoscow court finds veteran human rights advocate who spoke out against the war in Ukraine guilty of discrediting army.Moscow court finds veteran human rights advocate who spoke out against the war in Ukraine guilty of discrediting army.

Read MoreThousands of Palestinians facing hunger crowded onto a beach as Jordan’s military airdropped desperately needed aid.Thousands of Palestinians facing hunger crowded onto a beach as Jordan’s military airdropped desperately needed aid.

Read MorePrince William will not make a scheduled appearance at a memorial service at Windsor Castle due to a personal matter, Kensington Palace says.Prince William will not make a scheduled appearance at a memorial service at Windsor Castle due to a personal matter, Kensington Palace says.

Read MoreThe series of attacks revives fears that the war in Gaza could escalate across the region.The series of attacks revives fears that the war in Gaza could escalate across the region.

Read More Michelle Troconis, 49, has pleaded not guilty and denies any involvement in Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance and presumed death Michelle Troconis, 49, has pleaded not guilty and denies any involvement in Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance and presumed death

Read More Ulf Kristersson distances himself from Macron, saying ‘France’s tradition is not the Swedish tradition’ Ukraine war – live updates Sweden’s prime minister has ruled out sending troops to Ukraine for now – saying the subject is “not relevant at all” – putting down a clear marker between himself and Emmanuel Macron as he…

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Read More Federal judge in Texas says new requirement would cause ‘irreparable injury’ to industry amid surging electricity usage The US government has suspended its effort to survey cryptocurrency mining operations over their ballooning energy use following a lawsuit from an industry that has been accused by environmental groups of fueling the climate crisis. A…

Read More Photographer Ben McDonald said he was confronted after Taylor Swift’s concert in Sydney Photographer Ben McDonald said he was confronted after Taylor Swift’s concert in Sydney

Read More The former South Carolina governor, who has vowed to stay in the nomination race through Michigan and Super Tuesday, has shown her party to be deeply divided. The former South Carolina governor, who has vowed to stay in the nomination race through Michigan and Super Tuesday, has shown her party to be deeply…

Read More A manual meant to prepare the American military for fighting Russia has been released The US Army has branded Moscow the “enemy” while promoting a newly-published manual on the Russian military on social media. The Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate’s (CADD) new 280-page manual gives a detailed overview of Russian military strategy and tactics,…

Read MoreHeld in the Middle East for the first time, the technology conference aims to connect entrepreneurs with investors.Held in the Middle East for the first time, the technology conference aims to connect entrepreneurs with investors.

Read MoreMidtjylland midfielder on ventilator at hospital in AarhusOlsson affected by ‘an acute disease related to the brain’ Sweden midfielder Kristoffer Olsson is on a ventilator in hospital after collapsing at home due to a brain condition, his club Midtjylland have announced. The 28-year-old, who had a spell at Arsenal as a teenager, has not…

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Read More Sobesednik’s confiscated front page carried Navalny’s photograph with caption: ‘…but there is hope!’ Sobesednik’s confiscated front page carried Navalny’s photograph with caption: ‘…but there is hope!’