Month: February 2024

Read MoreThe agreement came earlier than expected, overcoming previous opposition from Hungary’s Viktor Orban.The agreement came earlier than expected, overcoming previous opposition from Hungary’s Viktor Orban.

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Read MoreMindset asks whether Jamaica’s psychedelic therapy retreats are a glimpse into the future of mental health treatment.Mindset asks whether Jamaica’s psychedelic therapy retreats are a glimpse into the future of mental health treatment.

Read More Popular band fell out of favour with Putin regime over public criticism of war in Ukraine Popular band fell out of favour with Putin regime over public criticism of war in Ukraine

Read More Ex-US president took action over allegations he took part in ‘perverted’ acts and bribed Russian officials Donald Trump’s data protection claim over allegations he took part in “perverted” sex acts and gave bribes to Russian officials has been dismissed by a high court judge in London. More details soon … Continue reading…Ex-US president…

Read MoreBut maritime sources tell the BBC the claim is fake, and there is no word from Western officials.But maritime sources tell the BBC the claim is fake, and there is no word from Western officials.

Read More Washington has stored hundreds of vehicles in Australia to boost logistics in the region, the news agency has reported The US used last year’s largest-ever joint drills with Australia to create new stockpiles of equipment in the country, in preparation for a potential conflict with China over Taiwan, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing…

Read More The chancellor said he wanted to manage people’s expectations ahead of the spring budget In his interview with the BBC’s Nick Robinson, Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, criticised Richard Hughes, head of the Office for Budget Responsibility, for calling the Treasury’s long-term public spending forecasts worse than “a work of fiction”. Hughes told a…

Read MoreOwners of American XL bully dogs can get exemptions from the U.K.’s new ban on them but still have to muzzle them and keep them on leashes in public.Owners of American XL bully dogs can get exemptions from the U.K.’s new ban on them but still have to muzzle them and keep them on…

Read MoreA key summit focuses on aid as Russia says it will increase air defence missile production.A key summit focuses on aid as Russia says it will increase air defence missile production.

Read More Meeting in Brussels as heads of state try to persuade Hungarian leader to back €50bn package As leaders prepare for the summit, last-minute talks are ongoing to convince Hungary’s Viktor Orbán to sign off on a funding package for Ukraine. Charles Michel, the European Council president, posted a photo of talks with Orbán.…

Read More Chancellor says less room now for giveaway in March despite being widely thought to be gearing up for cuts Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said there will be less room for tax cuts in the spring budget next month, just days after the International Monetary Fund warned that the UK needed to focus on…

Read More Woman and two young daughters taken to hospital along with five others after incident in Clapham Witnesses have described a “horrific” scene after a woman and her two young daughters were attacked with a corrosive substance in south London. Emergency services were called to Lessar Avenue in Clapham at about 7.25pm. The victims…

Read MoreCity councillors narrowly approve nonbinding resolution that includes call for humanitarian aid and release of captives.City councillors narrowly approve nonbinding resolution that includes call for humanitarian aid and release of captives.

Read MoreFBI says China state-sponsored hackers ramping up efforts to damage electric grid, transport systems, oil pipelines.FBI says China state-sponsored hackers ramping up efforts to damage electric grid, transport systems, oil pipelines.

Read MoreThe multi-billionaire says the electric car maker will move immediately to hold a shareholder vote on the matter.The multi-billionaire says the electric car maker will move immediately to hold a shareholder vote on the matter.

Read More Family of Lauren O’Neill told ‘we believe a NSW Ambulance staff member was responsible’ for leak after St Vincent’s hospital launched investigation Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A New South Wales ambulance staff member is responsible for leaking an image of a shark bite victim’s…

Read MoreAhed Bseiso underwent a painful and traumatic procedure inside her besieged home following an Israeli shelling attack.Ahed Bseiso underwent a painful and traumatic procedure inside her besieged home following an Israeli shelling attack.

Read MoreUS Senator Tom Cotton repeatedly asks Shou Zi Chew about his links to the Chinese Communist Party.US Senator Tom Cotton repeatedly asks Shou Zi Chew about his links to the Chinese Communist Party.

Read More Research suggests risk of a mental health condition is up to five times higher than for cisgender people Transgender people in England are much more likely to have a long-term mental health condition, the first study of its kind shows, with some facing a risk five times higher than cisgender people. Research previously…

Read More Czech tycoon promised Gambling Commission two years ago his firm would sever Russia ties before taking over the lucrative contract The Czech billionaire whose company takes over running the UK national lottery from Thursday is still in business with the Kremlin-owned gas company Gazprom, nearly two years after promising regulators he would sever…

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Read MoreThe former PM’s supporters portray him solely as the victim, but refuse to accept that he blundered too.The former PM’s supporters portray him solely as the victim, but refuse to accept that he blundered too.

Read More The chief minister of India’s Jharkand state and leader in the opposition coalition was arrested Wednesday, just months before the country’s elections. Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, the nation’s federal anti-money laundering agency, relating to a case of alleged land fraud, according to a person familiar with the matter, who…

Read More The US military says it also hit up to 10 unmanned drones that were preparing to launch See all of our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war and the wider Middle East crisis. The leader of Hamas is expected in Cairo on Thursday for talks on a proposed truce in Gaza. Hamas is reviewing…

Read More The potential discovery of Amelia Earhart’s lost plane could shake up everything we know about her disappearance The potential discovery of Amelia Earhart’s lost plane could shake up everything we know about her disappearance

Read More Rugby union star has pleaded not guilty and denies sexually assaulting woman at Beach Road Hotel in December 2022 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A woman accusing rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape made hand-written notes to…

Read MoreEuropean leaders are meeting in the hope of ending a standoff over a €50bn aid package for Ukraine.European leaders are meeting in the hope of ending a standoff over a €50bn aid package for Ukraine.

Read More Australian foreign minister says UNRWA is only organisation that can provide substantive support to occupied Palestinian territories Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The foreign minister, Penny Wong, has signalled that resuming Australia’s funding to a key UN agency delivering aid to Gaza is the only…

Read More Companies such as Toyota, Volkswagen, Tesla, General Motors and BYD could do more to ensure their strict standards are applied in China, Human Rights Watch says Car manufacturers Toyota, Volkswagen, Tesla, General Motors and BYD may be using aluminium made by Uyghur forced labour in their supply chains and could do more to…

Read More CARACAS, Jan 31 (IPS) – Rural life in Latin America and the Caribbean continues to be marked by poverty and inequality compared to the towns and cities where the vast majority of the population lives. A new focus on rural life in the region could help reveal and address the challenges and neglect…

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Read MoreBosses from five of the largest social media firms were grilled about how they are protecting children.Bosses from five of the largest social media firms were grilled about how they are protecting children.

Read More Leaked intimate images allegedly depicting affair between two ministers captivate nation and rattle prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s coalition A sex scandal involving allegations of an extramarital affair between two ministers, leaked intimate images and suggestions of drug use during a ministerial trip has gripped Fiji, rattling the government and raising questions over whether…

Read More Fifth of men aged 16-29 look favourably on social media influencer Andrew Tate Boys and men from generation Z are more likely than older baby boomers to believe that feminism has done more harm than good, according to research that shows a “real risk of fractious division among this coming generation”. One in…