Month: February 2024

Read MoreA selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

Read MoreFamilies believe thousands of people have been picked up and forcibly disappeared by Pakistan’s army.Families believe thousands of people have been picked up and forcibly disappeared by Pakistan’s army.

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Read MoreRecent India Ocean hijackings are fuelling concerns that an old problem could be making a comeback.Recent India Ocean hijackings are fuelling concerns that an old problem could be making a comeback.

Read MoreThe Houthis represent only around 15 per cent of Yemenis, yet they consider themselves the rightful rulers.The Houthis represent only around 15 per cent of Yemenis, yet they consider themselves the rightful rulers.

Read More The US comedian has signed a new multiyear deal with streaming service Spotify that is reportedly worth up to $250 million US podcast king Joe Rogan has signed a contract renewal with Spotify that essentially allows him to have his cake and eat it, too – reportedly earning as much as $250 million…

Read More Far-right president’s measures aimed at tackling the country’s severe economic problems passed easily despite public protests Argentina’s lower chamber of deputies has given overall approval to libertarian President Javier Milei’s sweeping “omnibus” reform bill in a vote on Friday after days of debate, paving the way for a decisive vote in the Senate.…

Read MoreForecasters predict the “largest storm of the season” just days after another storm walloped the state.Forecasters predict the “largest storm of the season” just days after another storm walloped the state.

Read More Justin Mohn allegedly went on conspiracy-laden rant in a 14-minute YouTube video following the murder of his father. Kelly Rissman explains the case Justin Mohn allegedly went on conspiracy-laden rant in a 14-minute YouTube video following the murder of his father. Kelly Rissman explains the case

Read More Guitarist helped to give Detroit band their powerful, politically charged sound and continued their legacy into the 21st century Wayne Kramer, the guitarist who co-created MC5 – one of the rawest, most influential and politically engaged bands in US history – has died aged 75. His Instagram page announced the news: “Wayne S…

Read More Campaigner for no vote in voice referendum received $5.2m last financial year, 47% of it ‘dark money’ from sources not revealed publicly Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Advance Australia, the conservative lobby group that claimed success for defeating the voice referendum, more than doubled the…

Read More The row over Governor Greg Abbott’s border actions has gained national attention, writes Graig Graziosi The row over Governor Greg Abbott’s border actions has gained national attention, writes Graig Graziosi

Read More Washington has launched a new bombing campaign against Iranian-backed fighters in Iraq and Syria The Pentagon has commenced its retaliation for a drone attack that killed three US troops at a secretive base in Jordan, launching airstrikes that hit dozens of targets in Iraq and Syria linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC)…

Read More NPR’s Sarah McCammon talks with retired Military General Officer Michael Nagata, as the U.S. military begins retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria. NPR’s Sarah McCammon talks with retired Military General Officer Michael Nagata, as the U.S. military begins retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria.

Read More The defence attorney quoted Taylor Swift’s song ‘Bad Blood’ in her opening statements The defence attorney quoted Taylor Swift’s song ‘Bad Blood’ in her opening statements

Read More Shannon Smith, Ms Crumbley’s defence attorney, sought to compare their parenting styles – with a bizarre statement Shannon Smith, Ms Crumbley’s defence attorney, sought to compare their parenting styles – with a bizarre statement

Read More Exclusive: Canberra insider hits back at Amir Maimon who accused Australia of forgetting ‘Hamas culpability’ for 7 October attacks Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast An Australian government insider has accused the Israeli ambassador of making “shockingly amateurish and counterproductive” comments in a rift over the…

Read More There are some flashing red lights for Biden in the most recent polls — especially among Hispanic voters. But Trump is once again losing ground with female voters, especially suburban ones There are some flashing red lights for Biden in the most recent polls — especially among Hispanic voters. But Trump is once…

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Read More Officials say response targeting militants in Iraq and Syria The US launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias, in an opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three US service members in Jordan last weekend, officials have told Associated Press. The…

Read More The ties between Israel and Egypt have long been underpinned by security coordination, but tensions are mounting over concerns Israel may try to take control of Gaza’s border with Egypt. The ties between Israel and Egypt have long been underpinned by security coordination, but tensions are mounting over concerns Israel may try to…

Read More Parisians vote Sunday in a referendum that would impose huge parking fees on SUVs. It’s an effort to get them out of the city to reduce pollution and crowding. Parisians vote Sunday in a referendum that would impose huge parking fees on SUVs. It’s an effort to get them out of the city…

Read More At long last, the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm has arrived. Since the HBO comedy premiered in 2000, creator and star Larry David has spent 110 episodes shocking and delighting us—often by exploring taboo subjects other writers might be too afraid to touch. Practically every episode involves Larry getting embroiled in some…

Read More A series of attacks allegedly targeted pro-Iranian groups in Syria and Iraq US forces have reportedly commenced airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed militants in Syria and Iraq in response to a series of assaults on American military bases in the region, including a drone attack that killed three American soldiers and wounded more than 40…

Read More Strikes comes less than a week after three US troops were killed by Iran-backed militias Strikes comes less than a week after three US troops were killed by Iran-backed militias

Read More The strikes are more extensive and deadly than those launched since last October, when the Israeli-Gaza war began and pro-Iranian groups started an uptick of attacks. (Image credit: Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images) The strikes are more extensive and deadly than those launched since last October, when the Israeli-Gaza war began and pro-Iranian…

Read More Roberta Kaplan says ex-president directed ‘See you next Tuesday’ remark at her after deposition in unrelated case at Mar-a-Lago E Jean Carroll’s attorney says Donald Trump used a coded expression to call her the C-word during a deposition before she helped the magazine columnist win an $83.3m verdict in her defamation case against…

Read MoreMore than 40,000 people gathered to see the Pennsylvania prognosticator as part of a tradition dating back to 1887.More than 40,000 people gathered to see the Pennsylvania prognosticator as part of a tradition dating back to 1887.

Read MoreVittorio Sgarbi is accused of stealing the 17th-Century painting and altering it to conceal its provenance.Vittorio Sgarbi is accused of stealing the 17th-Century painting and altering it to conceal its provenance.

Read More Imagine seeing the world through the eyes of a six-month-old child. You don’t have the words to describe anything. How could you possibly begin to understand language, when each sound that comes out of the mouths of those around you has an almost infinite number of potential meanings?  This question has led many…

Read MoreA sensational free kick in overtime from Son Heung-min sends South Korea to the semifinal to play Jordan on Tuesday.A sensational free kick in overtime from Son Heung-min sends South Korea to the semifinal to play Jordan on Tuesday.

Read MoreApple’s hotly anticipated Vision Pro headset is hitting store shelvesApple’s hotly anticipated Vision Pro headset is hitting store shelves

Read More NEW YORK — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing-off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76. Matt Luber, his manager, said Weathers died Thursday. His family…

Read More Democrats were almost twice as likely as Republicans to find Israel’s bombardment of the Palestinian enclave excessive Half of Americans think Israel’s military response to the October 7 Hamas raid has “gone too far,” according to an AP-NORC poll published on Friday. The figure represents a ten-point increase since the pollster asked the…