Month: February 2024

Read More Capitol Hill abuzz for details of deal tying Ukraine aid to US immigration measures after fraught negotiations and attempts by Trump to derail it Welcome, readers, to the politics liveblog. Capitol Hill is abuzz with the prospect of finally getting to see the cold, hard text of a much-discussed, long-awaited border security bill.…

Read More BANGKOK, Thailand, Feb 02 (IPS) – Selyn, a women-led handloom business, offers flexible employment and valuable income opportunities to about 1,000 women artisans and persons from marginalized groups in rural Sri Lanka. Selyn develops and exports high-value craft products in global markets. Read the full story, “Inclusive & Sustainable Businesses Set New Pathways…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Feb 02 (IPS) – The myriads of proposals for the reform of the much-maligned Security Council have been kicked around the United Nations for more than two decades—with no significant progress. Speaking at the General Assembly’s (GA) annual debate, GA President Dennis Francis told delegates last November that without structural reform,…

Read MorePyongyang’s latest tests come with tensions on the Korean Peninsula at their highest point in years as Kim Jong Un hastens the North’s weapons development — and threats.Pyongyang’s latest tests come with tensions on the Korean Peninsula at their highest point in years as Kim Jong Un hastens the North’s weapons development — and…

Read More South Carolina propelled him to the White House last time around, and the president is eager for voters to back him again Jonathan Fields and Taj McClary, two college freshmen, were chatting on Monday after class at a South Carolina State University snack shop. Both are young Black men from rough neighborhoods in…

Read More Victims’ lawyers call for witness statements heard at inquiry to be start of a ‘rigorous criminal investigation’ The Post Office scandal inquiry has heard from a “chorus of cowards” and a “parade of liars, bullies, amnesiacs and arrogant individuals”, lawyers for victims have said in a call for criminal prosecutions during a hearing…

Read More Twenty-five-year-old held on suspicion of assisting an offender, police say A 25-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender as part of the investigation into the alleged escape of Daniel Khalife from HMP Wandsworth last year, the Metropolitan police have said. More details soon … Continue reading…Twenty-five-year-old held on suspicion…

Read More Some Tory MPs question how attack suspect Abdul Ezedi was granted asylum after sexual assault conviction Rishi Sunak does not think “foreign criminals should be able to stay” in the UK, his official spokesman has said, amid a row over the immigration status of a sex offender hunted over a chemical assault on…

Read More Jobs market remains strong despite interest rate rises by Federal Reserve, aimed at cooling economy and bringing down inflation The US jobs market defied fears of a downturn again in January with employers adding 353,000 new jobs over the month, the labor department announced on Friday. The US jobs market has remained strong…

Read More The Hungarian leader personally met with demonstrators in Brussels ahead of an EU summit on Ukraine aid Close associates of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban are reportedly responsible for organizing the farmers’ protests in Brussels over the past week, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The Hungarian leader personally met with protesters in…

Read More Company draws Greensill Capital founder and Gupta’s Liberty businesses into case at high court in London The Swiss insurer Zurich alleges it has been the victim of fraud in a counter-claim in London over the demise of the Greensill business empire, drawing the financier Lex Greensill and the metals magnate Sanjeev Gupta into…

Read More Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, both 16, killed trans schoolgirl after developing ‘warped’ obsession with torture Two teenagers who murdered Brianna Ghey have been named for the first time before sentencing. Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, both 16 and described by police as “really intelligent kids”, can now be named as the killers…

Read MoreIsrael’s war on Gaza has exposed the true nature and purpose of Western media.Israel’s war on Gaza has exposed the true nature and purpose of Western media.

Read More Watch from a neighbourhood in Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday 2 February where at least two people were killed and hundreds injured after a lorry carrying gas exploded. Watch from a neighbourhood in Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday 2 February where at least two people were killed and hundreds injured after a lorry carrying gas…

Read More El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele has won plaudits both at home and abroad for his indiscriminate security crackdown that has seen more than 1% of the country’s population put in prison. (Image credit: Fred Ramos for NPR) El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele has won plaudits both at home and abroad for his indiscriminate security crackdown…

Read More More than 270 taken to hospital and death toll expected to rise after truck blast sets off inferno in Nairobi A vehicle loaded with gas has exploded and set off an inferno that burned homes and warehouses in Kenya’s capital, killing at least three people and injuring more than 270, with the death…

Read More The latest protest comes less than a day after Ursula von der Leyen met with farming groups in a bid to appease them The Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said today that his country will extend a special tax rebate on agricultural diesel by a year, Reuters reported. The move comes after Greek…

Read MoreUS president seeking re-election likely to find very tough road to winning key state because of his support for Israel.US president seeking re-election likely to find very tough road to winning key state because of his support for Israel.

Read More Darren Jones says party will decide budget based on state of economy and individual projects if it wins election A senior Labour frontbencher has confirmed the party has ditched its commitment to spend £28bn a year on green investment schemes if it wins this year’s election. Darren Jones, the shadow chief secretary to…

Read More Conservative media storm erupts over deranged suggestion that pop superstar could be Democratic ‘psyop’ used to brainwash voters into turning away from Donald Trump, writes Joe Sommerlad Conservative media storm erupts over deranged suggestion that pop superstar could be Democratic ‘psyop’ used to brainwash voters into turning away from Donald Trump, writes Joe…

Read More Sources say party will keep plan to invest in green infrastructure but will in effect cut green ambitions by about two-thirds The Green party is calling for a wealth tax to fund a green investment programme. Here is another extract from the statement issued by Carla Denyer, the Green party’s co-leader, criticising Labour…

Read More Watch as Vladimir Putin awkwardly joins schoolchildren in singing the national anthem. Watch as Vladimir Putin awkwardly joins schoolchildren in singing the national anthem.

Read More Allan government releases summaries showing meetings with lobbyists, stakeholders and other external organisations Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Victorian ministers have opened up their diaries to the public for the first time, revealing their meetings with media bosses, union leaders, sports stars – and even…

Read More ‘It was young bird… probably never encountered a human before’ ‘It was young bird… probably never encountered a human before’

Read More Watch the touching moment police released six rehabilitated pelicans at a beach clean-up in Hollywood, Florida. Watch the touching moment police released six rehabilitated pelicans at a beach clean-up in Hollywood, Florida.

Read MoreThe Northern Ireland Assembly is set to return after a two-year political paralysis caused by Brexit row.The Northern Ireland Assembly is set to return after a two-year political paralysis caused by Brexit row.

Read More Police have shared a new photo of Abdul Ezedi, calling him ‘dangerous’ and highlighting the maimed right side of his face As police appeal for information about the suspect’s whereabouts, here is a summary of what we know so far: Abdul Shokoor Ezedi is 35 years old and from the Newcastle area Police…

Read MoreBiden signed order to sanction West Bank settlers, Israeli siege on Gaza’s hospital continues.Biden signed order to sanction West Bank settlers, Israeli siege on Gaza’s hospital continues.

Read MoreHundreds of refugees, asylum seekers face uncertain future as UN agency announces closure of country office this year.Hundreds of refugees, asylum seekers face uncertain future as UN agency announces closure of country office this year.

Read MoreThe US has said its military response could be multitiered and take place over several days.The US has said its military response could be multitiered and take place over several days.

Read More Lloyd Austin has acknowledged that he did not handle his cancer diagnosis properly US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has apologized for attempting to hide his bout with cancer from the American people and even the president himself, after returning to the Pentagon earlier this week following a lengthy hospital stay. Speaking to reporters…

Read More Rosemary Anne Gamble faces Devonport court over Hillcrest primary school incident that left six children dead Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A company operator charged with workplace safety breaches after six Tasmanian primary school students died in…

Read MoreAuthorities say gas explosion at an industrial building in Nairobi has killed two people and injured hundreds.Authorities say gas explosion at an industrial building in Nairobi has killed two people and injured hundreds.

Read MoreAsian markets rally after US tech giants post stronger-than-expected financial results.Asian markets rally after US tech giants post stronger-than-expected financial results.

Read MorePacific storm brings heavy rain to California; Scientists seek to better understand atmospheric riversPacific storm brings heavy rain to California; Scientists seek to better understand atmospheric rivers