Month: February 2024

Read More Illegal immigration minister Michael Tomlinson repeatedly refused to explain Anderson’s comments in LBC interview Good morning. Yesterday Rishi Sunak spent all day in interviews describing Lee Anderson’s claim about the Labour mayor of London (“I don’t actually believe that the Islamists have got control of our country, but what I do believe is…

Read More Burberry, M&S and Next fare best for female representation but too few women are in top roles, report says Business live – latest updates Women occupy more than two in five board seats at the UK’s biggest listed companies, but there are still “too few” in top positions with just 10 female FTSE…

Read More Exclusive: UN special rapporteur on the right to food Michael Fakhri says denial of food is war crime and constitutes ‘a situation of genocide’ Israel is intentionally starving Palestinians and should be held accountable for war crimes – and genocide, according to the UN’s leading expert on the right to food. Hunger and…

Read More Tory government has ‘ducked’ difficult decisions, leading to higher bills, says shadow energy secretary Business live – latest updates Labour has claimed a “culture of inertia and stasis” has blocked renewable energy projects under the Conservatives and says the party will overturn a de facto onshore wind ban “at the stroke of a…

Read MoreThe Gaganyaan mission aims to send astronauts to an orbit of 400km and bring them back after three days.The Gaganyaan mission aims to send astronauts to an orbit of 400km and bring them back after three days.

Read More ‘We must do whatever we can to obtain our objective,’ says French president Continue reading…‘We must do whatever we can to obtain our objective,’ says French president Continue reading…

Read MoreThe strike comes a week after the Guinean military unexpectedly dissolved the transitional government.The strike comes a week after the Guinean military unexpectedly dissolved the transitional government.

Read More Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has said he is ready to meet with President Vladimir Putin “if it helps” Russia must be present at talks aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has said. He also signaled that he would be willing to sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin if…

Read More Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s husband is himself a political prisoner in Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s husband is himself a political prisoner in Belarus

Read More Details of draft truce emerged in reports hours after US president Joe Biden said ‘my hope is by next Monday we’ll have a ceasefire’ Hani Mahmoud is in Rafah for Al Jazeera, and in his latest report for the news network he says: The situation in Khan Younis remains terrible and is only…

Read More Macron tells European leaders to ‘have the humility to note that we have often been six to 12 months late’ on Ukraine Macron tells European leaders to ‘have the humility to note that we have often been six to 12 months late’ on Ukraine

Read MoreAs the war rages in Gaza, US President Joe Biden says he hopes a ceasefire can take effect by early next week.As the war rages in Gaza, US President Joe Biden says he hopes a ceasefire can take effect by early next week.

Read More Trump needs to pick a running mate who can appeal beyond his most devoted fans — while also staffing an administration filled with his acolytes, Eric Garcia and Holly Baxter report Trump needs to pick a running mate who can appeal beyond his most devoted fans — while also staffing an administration filled…

Read MoreMilitary says it destroyed vessels and missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen that were aimed at the Red Sea.Military says it destroyed vessels and missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen that were aimed at the Red Sea.

Read MoreUS president Joe Biden says he hopes a Gaza ceasefire deal can be agreed between Israel and Hamas by Monday.US president Joe Biden says he hopes a Gaza ceasefire deal can be agreed between Israel and Hamas by Monday.

Read More Grappling with loss of his daughters, Palestinian man says it feels ‘like I’m in a dream’ Grappling with loss of his daughters, Palestinian man says it feels ‘like I’m in a dream’

Read More Warning: This post contains spoilers for the first two episodes of FX’s Shōgun. When the Dutch warship Erasmus is wrecked off the coast of turn-of-the-17th-century feudal Japan in the opening scene of FX’s new Shōgun miniseries, it sets in motion a sweeping saga of clashing cultures, political intrigue, and forbidden romance that also…

Read MoreNew law granting tribal status to Paharis has angered Gujjars and Bakerwals who fear dilution of constitutional rights.New law granting tribal status to Paharis has angered Gujjars and Bakerwals who fear dilution of constitutional rights.

Read More The raid follows the downing of an Israeli drone early Monday morning Israel’s military has said it launched airstrikes deep into Lebanese territory, stating it targeted Hezbollah positions north of Beirut amid escalating exchanges between the two sides. The Lebanese militia reportedly retaliated with a barrage of rocket fire. The Israel Defense Forces…

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Read MoreCentre-right government says health agency set up to improve access for Maori people will be abolished by end of June.Centre-right government says health agency set up to improve access for Maori people will be abolished by end of June.

Read More The disgraced MP for Wagga was a ‘special kind of serial pest’ but ex-premier’s shared vision of the future with him clouded her judgment, court hears Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Gladys Berejiklian’s former boyfriend, the disgraced…

Read More Green businesses and jobs are booming – in stark contrast to the national economy – but political U-turns risk future growth The UK’s net zero economy grew by 9% in 2023, a report has revealed, in stark contrast to the 0.1% growth seen in the economy overall. Nevertheless, the report pointed out that…

Read More Clauses in Michael Gove’s bill include exemptions for properties in a retirement village or on land where a lease has already been granted Michael Gove’s signature bill to stop developers selling new houses as leasehold properties contains loopholes that will allow them to continue doing so in certain circumstances, a revelation that has…

Read MoreThe photographer did not need medical treatment and Australian police are investigating.The photographer did not need medical treatment and Australian police are investigating.

Read MoreAustralian police say two bodies have been located during their search for Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.Australian police say two bodies have been located during their search for Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

Read More Allegations, which rapper and mogul denies, is the latest in a series of lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault Sean Combs, the rapper and mogul known as Diddy, was sued Monday by a music producer who accused the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting him and forcing him to have sex with prostitutes. The…

Read More MELBOURNE, Australia — A photographer told police he was punched in the face by Taylor Swift’s father on the Sydney waterfront on Tuesday, hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ended. Ben McDonald said he provided police with a statement alleging that Scott Swift assaulted him at the Neutral Bay Wharf, where the…

Read More Police say suspect charged with murder ‘provided assistance’ in locating bodies Police say suspect charged with murder ‘provided assistance’ in locating bodies

Read More Consumers are using their spending power to switch retailers and the major chains are scrambling to shore up customer loyalty Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Shoppers are showing early signs of rebellion, leaving supermarket giant Coles unable to increase shelf prices to expand profits as…

Read MoreFrance’s president says European states will give Ukraine medium- and long-range missiles and bombs.France’s president says European states will give Ukraine medium- and long-range missiles and bombs.

Read More NSW police say remains found near Goulburn after Sen Const Beau Lamarre charged with murders of ex-Channel 10 TV presenter and Qantas flight attendant Human remains have been found during the search for missing Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. The discovery comes four days after serving police officer Beau Lamarre was…

Read More Investigation launched into order asking Russians to leave country amid blacklash over ‘whites only policy’ Investigation launched into order asking Russians to leave country amid blacklash over ‘whites only policy’

Read More About 100 schools, early childhood facilities to close ahead of what could be worst fire day in Victoria in four years Track fire warnings with Vic EmergencyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast More than 30,000 Victorians have been…

Read MoreSean “Diddy” Combs has been sued by a music producer who accused the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting him and forcing him to have sex with prostitutesSean “Diddy” Combs has been sued by a music producer who accused the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting him and forcing him to have sex with prostitutes