Month: February 2024

Read More US decision to target Iranian personnel directly marks an escalation in regional tit-for-tat US decision to target Iranian personnel directly marks an escalation in regional tit-for-tat

Read More ‘We will have a multi-tiered response,’ Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says as he returns to Pentagon ‘We will have a multi-tiered response,’ Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says as he returns to Pentagon

Read More Scotland Yard launches manhunt for man suspected of attacking woman and her children with alkaline corrosive substance Clapham chemical assault – latest updates Detectives have named the man suspected of attacking a woman and her children with an alkaline corrosive substance as Abdul Ezedi, whom they described as “dangerous” and bearing “significant injuries”…

Read More Californian investigators finally track down Tyler Graeber, fugitive suspected of 2021 murder Californian investigators finally track down Tyler Graeber, fugitive suspected of 2021 murder

Read More An Israeli radio station is broadcasting messages and songs to hostages in Gaza, and a Palestinian station in the West Bank is broadcasting families’ messages to relatives recently jailed in Israel. (Image credit: Maya Levin for NPR) An Israeli radio station is broadcasting messages and songs to hostages in Gaza, and a Palestinian…

Read More Young boy in Brisbane got himself into a predicament on a visit to a shopping centre last weekened Young boy in Brisbane got himself into a predicament on a visit to a shopping centre last weekened

Read More Citing Justice Antonin Scalia, Texas says it can arrest migrants who cross the border illegally, as a test of federal supremacy over immigration enforcement heads back to the Supreme Court. Citing Justice Antonin Scalia, Texas says it can arrest migrants who cross the border illegally, as a test of federal supremacy over immigration…

Read MoreThe UN official said he was ‘appalled’ by the killings in central Mali.The UN official said he was ‘appalled’ by the killings in central Mali.

Read More Pentagon says it conducted strikes ‘against an Iranian-backed Houthi UAV ground control station and 10 Houthi one-way UAVs’ at around 1.30am local time Pentagon says it conducted strikes ‘against an Iranian-backed Houthi UAV ground control station and 10 Houthi one-way UAVs’ at around 1.30am local time

Read MoreThis is the first time Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is taking questions from the press since his secret hospitalization and since the drone attack that killed U.S. soldiers in Jordan.This is the first time Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is taking questions from the press since his secret hospitalization and since the drone attack that…

Read More Israeli-made Pegasus spyware was used in Jordan to hack the cellphones of at least 30 people, including journalists, lawyers, human rights and political activists, the digital rights group Access Now said Thursday. The hacking with spyware made by Israel’s NSO Group occurred from early 2020 until last November, Access Now said in its report. It did not…

Read MoreOfficials suggest the targeting of journalists may be a ‘deliberate strategy by Israeli forces’ to silence reporting.Officials suggest the targeting of journalists may be a ‘deliberate strategy by Israeli forces’ to silence reporting.

Read MoreThe U.S. military plans to strike targets in Iraq and Syria, including Iranian personnel and facilities, in response to a drone attack that killed 3 U.S. troops.The U.S. military plans to strike targets in Iraq and Syria, including Iranian personnel and facilities, in response to a drone attack that killed 3 U.S. troops.

Read MoreWhat is Hezbollah, and how is it linked to the Israel-Gaza war?What is Hezbollah, and how is it linked to the Israel-Gaza war?

Read More A three-year-old trapped inside a Hello Kitty claw machine at a shopping centre in Australia, was freed by police on Sunday, 28 January. A three-year-old trapped inside a Hello Kitty claw machine at a shopping centre in Australia, was freed by police on Sunday, 28 January.

Read More“CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell gets a rare look at how U.S. Navy ships positioned in the Red Sea are combatting aggressive attacks by Houthi rebels and defending commercial ships. O’Donnell reports from the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower and the missile destroyer USS Mason.”CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor…

Read More STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb 01 (IPS) – Karl Marx’s Manifesto of the Communist Party begins with the now worn-out phrase: “A spectre is haunting Europe – the spectre of communism. All the powers of old Europe have entered into a holy alliance to exorcise this spectre”. Nowadays the word “communism” could easily be substituted…

Read MoreCBS News recently obtained military records that may explain why hundreds of service members reported getting rare cancers or other illnesses after being stationed at Karshi-Khanabad, or K2, a former Soviet base in Uzbekistan, after 9/11. CBS News’ Catherine Herridge has the latest on our investigation.CBS News recently obtained military records that may explain…

Read MoreJudge calls Tesla boss’s pay ‘unfathomable’. Ruling could affect his standing as the world’s richest man.Judge calls Tesla boss’s pay ‘unfathomable’. Ruling could affect his standing as the world’s richest man.

Read MoreThe UN agency, which supports 6 million Palestinian refugees, is the main aid provider in Gaza amid Israeli bombardment.The UN agency, which supports 6 million Palestinian refugees, is the main aid provider in Gaza amid Israeli bombardment.

Read More Independent candidate says he doesn’t think his marriage “would survive” if he joined Republican ticket with former president Independent candidate says he doesn’t think his marriage “would survive” if he joined Republican ticket with former president

Read More Bill passed by 357 to 70 votes and is headed for the Senate, where its prospects are unclear Trump on trial newsletter: are financial penalties about to hit? In his remarks, Biden offered prayers for the lives lost in Israel and Gaza and said his administration was working “day and night” to secure…

Read MoreParents of affected children said the Meta CEO’s apology was ‘a bit too late’.Parents of affected children said the Meta CEO’s apology was ‘a bit too late’.

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Feb 01 (IPS) – It was a notion which haunted him well before the Second World War – from the history books his mother would read him, to the following of the 1921 trial of young Armenian Soghomon Teilerian. Read the full story, “Genocide Convention @75: A Call for its Application…

Read More Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has lifted his veto amid a pressure campaign from Brussels EU leaders have signed off on a €50 billion ($54 billion) package of economic aid to Ukraine, overcoming resistance from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The Hungarian leader accused Brussels of “blackmailing” him into accepting the deal. European…

Read More LONDON — Climate activist Greta Thunberg went on trial Thursday for refusing to leave a protest that blocked the entrance to a major oil and gas industry conference in London last year. Thunberg, 21, was among more than two dozen protesters arrested on Oct. 17 after preventing access to a hotel during the…

Read More LONDON — Climate activist Greta Thunberg went on trial Thursday for refusing to leave a protest that blocked the entrance to a major oil and gas industry conference in London last year. Thunberg, 21, was among more than two dozen protesters arrested on Oct. 17 after preventing access to a hotel during the…

Read More Five of those injured in critical condition after incident at hangar under construction on grounds of Boise airport in Idaho A hangar under construction on the grounds of the airport in Boise, Idaho, collapsed Wednesday, killing three people and injuring another nine, officials said. Five of those injured in the collapse at the…

Read MoreMilitary intelligence says the Ivanovets, a small warship, was destroyed in a special operation off Crimea.Military intelligence says the Ivanovets, a small warship, was destroyed in a special operation off Crimea.

Read More Alister Jack suggests former first minister was insincere during her emotional daylong testimony UK politics live – latest updates The Scotland secretary has dismissed Nicola Sturgeon’s raw emotions during her evidence to the Covid inquiry as insincere and false. “I thought she could cry with one eye if she wanted to,” Alister Jack…

Read More Japanese macaque caught on bird feeder four days after disappearing from wildlife park A monkey that escaped from a wildlife park in the Highlands has been found snacking on peanuts after an intensive four-day search. A member of the public alerted searchers after spotting the Japanese macaque eating legumes left out for the…

Read MoreThe Queensland Police say young Ethan climbed into the mall’s claw machine “in pursuit of the ultimate prize.” After a brief ordeal, he got one.The Queensland Police say young Ethan climbed into the mall’s claw machine “in pursuit of the ultimate prize.” After a brief ordeal, he got one.

Read More Bank of England’s rate-setting panel is split three ways – to hike, cut or hold –but analysts are now pencilling in a cut for late spring Interest rates have peaked. The next move in borrowing costs will be down. But not yet. Those were the three key messages from the Bank of England…

Read More A hangar has collapsed at Boise Airport on Wednesday A hangar has collapsed at Boise Airport on Wednesday

Read More A mother and her youngest daughter, 3, may have life0changing injuries after Wednesday night’s attack Commenting on the family’s injuries, the Met’s Supt Gabriel Cameron said: “While none of their conditions are life-threatening, the injuries to the woman and younger girl could be life-changing. It may be some time before hospital staff are…