Month: February 2024

Read More Close-run race could see PP ousted and Ana Pontón of BNG installed as area’s first female and nationalist leader Spain’s opposition conservative party faces the prospect of defeat in its leader’s home region, where it has governed for much of the past four decades, when voters in Galicia go to the polls on…

Read More Reported deliberations over shipments come as West Jerusalem says it is preparing a new offensive in Gaza The administration of US President Joe Biden is preparing to transfer a batch of bombs and other military equipment worth tens of millions of dollars to Israel amid its conflict with Hamas, the Wall Street Journal…

Read MoreFloral tributes to Alexei Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe who died Friday in a Russian penal colony, were removed overnight by groups of unknown people while police watched, videos on Russian social media channels showFloral tributes to Alexei Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe who died Friday in a Russian penal colony, were…

Read MoreOwner of East Jerusalem’s hugely popular Sarwa Street Kitchen has lost 19 family members in Gaza and faces closure.Owner of East Jerusalem’s hugely popular Sarwa Street Kitchen has lost 19 family members in Gaza and faces closure.

Read More The covert operation required deep knowledge of the country’s infrastructure, a source has said Israel conducted clandestine strikes against two key natural gas pipelines in Iran this week, marking an escalation in the years-long standoff between the two states, the New York Times has reported. “Israel has long targeted military and nuclear sites…

Read MorePlanned delivery of bombs and other munitions comes as President Biden pushes for truce in Israel’s war on Gaza.Planned delivery of bombs and other munitions comes as President Biden pushes for truce in Israel’s war on Gaza.

Read MoreWith Western supplies to Ukraine faltering, Russia is making its size matter but the outcome is far from certain.With Western supplies to Ukraine faltering, Russia is making its size matter but the outcome is far from certain.

Read MoreHamas has gained in popularity in south Lebanon since October 7, but its reach remains limited.Hamas has gained in popularity in south Lebanon since October 7, but its reach remains limited.

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Read More Formal rules to block relevant candidates will make it easier to ‘weed out the bad apples’, politicians say Rishi Sunak has been urged to push through new rules to block anyone convicted of a sexual offence from standing to be an MP before the next election. At least six MPs have lost their…

Read More Demonstrators from Berlin to Vilnius, London to Rome chant slogans against Russian president and demand accountability over death Western leaders point finger at Putin after Navalny’s death in jailLong opposed to exile, Navalny dies in dark and dangerous Russia Hundreds of protesters, many of them Russian émigrés, gathered in cities across Europe and…

Read More In a short statement posted on Facebook early Saturday, a Ukrainian commander said he had made the decision to avoid encirclement by Russian forces and “preserve the lives and health of servicemen.” (Image credit: AP Photo/Libkos) In a short statement posted on Facebook early Saturday, a Ukrainian commander said he had made the…

Read MoreDespite being granted parole, Thaksin could face further legal troubles over charges for insulting the monarchy in 2015.Despite being granted parole, Thaksin could face further legal troubles over charges for insulting the monarchy in 2015.

Read More Ukrainian troops are being moved to ‘more favourable lines’ Ukrainian troops are being moved to ‘more favourable lines’

Read MoreWithin two months, India’s Congress has gone from a serious challenger to Modi to a struggling force. Can it recover?Within two months, India’s Congress has gone from a serious challenger to Modi to a struggling force. Can it recover?

Read More Under the terms of the L.A. Ethics Commission case, the former CBS boss admitted to inducing ‘a city official to misuse his position to attempt to create a private advantage for Moonves.’ Under the terms of the L.A. Ethics Commission case, the former CBS boss admitted to inducing ‘a city official to misuse…

Read More Local WhatsApp group started by two mothers concerned about online safety attracts more than 4,000 members More than 4,000 parents have joined a group committed to barring young children from having smartphones, as concerns grow about online safety and the impact of social media on mental health. The WhatsApp group Smartphone Free Childhood…

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Read More Industry leaders pledged to combat uses of artificial intelligence that could “deceive voters” Twenty major technology companies have vowed to stop misleading AI-generated content from disrupting elections around the globe, with the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Google saying they would work to detect and counter ‘deepfakes.’  In a press release published…

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Read More Moscow previously slammed the transfer as a “rash decision” that was never authorized by the Kremlin Ecuador has scrapped a planned sale of outdated Russian and Ukrainian military equipment to Washington in exchange for $200 million in new gear, according to Moscow’s envoy to the South American state. US officials had suggested the…

Read MoreThe H3 flagship rocket is designed to replace the H-IIA after more than two decades in service.The H3 flagship rocket is designed to replace the H-IIA after more than two decades in service.

Read More Single piece of bonded asbestos found in a garden bed at Allambie Heights public school Exclusive: Testing regime meant to stop toxic chemicals going into NSW landscape products gamed by suppliersMap and full list of locations where asbestos mulch has been found A second primary school in Sydney’s north is among four additional…

Read More Peter Dutton says Russian president a ‘murderous dictator’ while foreign affairs minister Penny Wong says Navalny an inspiring figure Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has joined western governments across the globe in holding Vladimir Putin responsible for the death…

Read More Space agency announces ‘successful liftoff’ and says rocket has already released one micro-satellite Japan’s space agency has successfully launched a second test model of its new flagship rocket H3, in a welcome boost to its space program after last year’s inaugural flight failed. The launch further burnishes the country’s space credentials after the…

Read MoreA court blocks the president’s plan to delay elections, but this doesn’t mean the political crisis is over.A court blocks the president’s plan to delay elections, but this doesn’t mean the political crisis is over.

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Read More The ten-year pact mirrors the defense agreements Kiev recently signed with Berlin and London France and Ukraine signed a bilateral security pact during Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s visit to Paris on Friday. While President Emmanuel Macron did not offer Kiev any ironclad military commitments, he promised another €3 billion in aid over the…

Read More Financial penalties will explode with interest while the former president faces growing legal jeopardy Financial penalties will explode with interest while the former president faces growing legal jeopardy

Read MoreA selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Feb 16 (IPS) – A cash crunch and hiring freeze at the United Nations threaten to hinder UN human rights investigations in places like Sudan, Ukraine, and Syria. Read the full story, “UN’s Financial Troubles Jeopardize Critical Human Rights Work”, on globalissues.org → UNITED NATIONS, Feb 16 (IPS) – A cash…

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Read More The two chiefs, Brian Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino, have not been charged with any crimes The two chiefs, Brian Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino, have not been charged with any crimes

Read More Suspect was seen dumping trash bags with her boyfriend after his wife’s murder Suspect was seen dumping trash bags with her boyfriend after his wife’s murder