Month: February 2024

Read MoreThe latest ship struck by the Houthis has reportedly taken significant damage, with crew abandoning the cargo vessel.The latest ship struck by the Houthis has reportedly taken significant damage, with crew abandoning the cargo vessel.

Read More The wife of murdered ex-FSB agent Alexander Litvinenko described Vladimir Putin as a “monster” as she discussed the death of Alexei Navalny. The wife of murdered ex-FSB agent Alexander Litvinenko described Vladimir Putin as a “monster” as she discussed the death of Alexei Navalny.

Read MoreAs a journalist in Jerusalem, I’ve watched this ancient site slowly become a hostile place for Palestinians.As a journalist in Jerusalem, I’ve watched this ancient site slowly become a hostile place for Palestinians.

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Read MoreIsrael has been withholding tax revenues earmarked for the PA amid Tel Aviv’s brutal war on Gaza since October 7.Israel has been withholding tax revenues earmarked for the PA amid Tel Aviv’s brutal war on Gaza since October 7.

Read MoreThe humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is growing worse by the day, but not much aid is allowed in.The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is growing worse by the day, but not much aid is allowed in.

Read More Victory in regional election strengthens Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s position as Spain’s main opposition leader Spain’s opposition conservative People’s party retained its absolute majority in Galicia on Sunday in a close-run regional election. The PP won 40 seats in the 75-seat regional assembly, the electoral board said, with more than 98% of votes counted.…

Read More Public encouraged to comment on seven artists’ proposals for ephemeral pedestal in Trafalgar Square A sweet potato island; a hollow, lifesized person on a horse cast in slime-green resin; and a golden bronze sculpture of a woman whose features have been amalgamated are among the shortlisted ideas for the next fourth plinth commission…

Read More The longtime prefect of the Vatican Secret Archive is retiring The longtime prefect of the Vatican Secret Archive is retiring

Read More The business and trade secretary says Henry Staunton gave an interview ‘full of lies’ Good morning. Yesterday Kemi Badenoch, the business and trade secretary, accused the former Post Office chair, Henry Staunton, of giving an interview “full of lies” about the conversation they had when she sacked him recently. Josh Halliday has the…

Read More European Commission investigates Spotify complaint that tech giant blocked users from cheaper subscriptions outside app store Apple is reportedly facing a fine from the EU of as much as €500m over restrictions on access to music streaming services, in what would be a landmark blow to the US tech company. The European Commission…

Read MorePalestine will speak as the ICJ begins six days of hearings looking into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation.Palestine will speak as the ICJ begins six days of hearings looking into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation.

Read More Alexei Navalny was a fierce critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin and has reportedly died behind bars in Arctic Circle prison Alexei Navalny was a fierce critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin and has reportedly died behind bars in Arctic Circle prison

Read MoreAn epic about the making of the atomic bomb wins seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor.An epic about the making of the atomic bomb wins seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor.

Read MoreOpposition leader’s comments come before a Parliament debate on a motion urging an immediate truce in Gaza.Opposition leader’s comments come before a Parliament debate on a motion urging an immediate truce in Gaza.

Read More The pastor claims that the service was requested for a “catholic” The pastor of St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York has been left outraged after the attendees of a funeral service for a transgender activist celebrated her as the “mother of all whores.” The service took place on Thursday, ten days after the…

Read More Search and rescue operation launched after child fell into River Soar, say Leicestershire police A search operation has been launched after reports of a two-year-old boy falling into a river in Leicester. The child had been with his family when he fell into the River Soar and has yet to be located, according…

Read More Continuation of war has left more refugees unsettled, with councils stepping in to to relieve most cases of homelessness Councils have called for urgent review of funding for Ukrainian refugees amid alarm that 9,000 have reported as homeless and many more are needing longer-term support – with no sign of the war ending…

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Read More Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, said the offensive would begin by Ramadan if ‘our hostages are not home’ See all of our updates on the Israel-Gaza warContinue reading…Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, said the offensive would begin by Ramadan if ‘our hostages are not home’See all of…

Read More Navalny was willing to take on Vladimir Putin and risk his life. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is so afraid of losing his speakership that he caves to Marjorie Taylor Greene Navalny was willing to take on Vladimir Putin and risk his life. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is so afraid of losing…

Read MoreIn Lyman, eastern Ukraine, some want peace on any terms, while others still hope for victory.In Lyman, eastern Ukraine, some want peace on any terms, while others still hope for victory.

Read More Overseas students seek compensation from Home Office for unlawful detention and loss of earnings after it cancelled visas A group of overseas students who were wrongly accused of cheating in the English language tests they were required to take to renew their study visas have launched legal proceedings against the Home Office, seeking…

Read More You can dine with a former mobster for £999, as the ‘true crime’ TV and podcast trend translates into live events Nearly 30 years after the “hitman” murder for which he was jailed for life, Kevin Lane will take to the stage of the Cambridge Country Club this month to share his thoughts…

Read More Sajjad Sohag seeks compensation for false accusation that led to imprisonment and loss of earnings The morning after Sajjad Sohag returned from his honeymoon, he and his wife were woken by the sound of immigration enforcement officers breaking down the front door of the building in London where they were renting a studio…

Read More PM says federal government will make ‘no changes’ to Western Australia GST payments, which could hit $50bn over a decade Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The federal government is considering “time-limited support” for the nickel industry in…

Read More Rail company inundated with requests after putting up for sale 50 of the disused trolleys from the Tokyo-Osaka shinkansen route They are simple, practical items that have rolled seamlessly along bullet train aisles for decades, carrying snacks to millions of hungry travellers as they are whisked along at speeds of around 300km/h (186mph).…

Read More Japan is hosting a conference for Japanese and Ukrainian officials to discuss the reconstruction of Ukraine just ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, while the US and other Western countries are still focusing on military aid for the battlefield Japan is hosting a conference for Japanese and Ukrainian officials to discuss…

Read More Analyst says drop in births reflect ‘continued trend’ of smaller family sizes and higher rates of childlessness New Zealand’s fertility rate slumped to a record low in 2023, official data shows, as the total number of births also dropped. The fertility rate tracks the average number of births women will have in their…

Read MoreInflation is down and “vibes” are up – but younger Americans especially remain sceptical after the pain of soaring prices.Inflation is down and “vibes” are up – but younger Americans especially remain sceptical after the pain of soaring prices.

Read MoreThe ICJ will hear 52 countries on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem.The ICJ will hear 52 countries on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Read MoreChain of schools run by BJP’s far-right ideological mentor served as a laboratory for government changes to syllabuses.Chain of schools run by BJP’s far-right ideological mentor served as a laboratory for government changes to syllabuses.

Read More Police describe ‘largest’ flare-up of violence in recent history in Enga province as tribal groups clash with high-powered rifles Police describe ‘largest’ flare-up of violence in recent history in Enga province as tribal groups clash with high-powered rifles

Read MoreSecurity Service of Ukraine announces probe after footage of alleged executions circulates on Telegram messaging app.Security Service of Ukraine announces probe after footage of alleged executions circulates on Telegram messaging app.

Read MoreAtom bomb epic “Oppenheimer” won seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards.Atom bomb epic “Oppenheimer” won seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards.