Month: February 2024

Read More Comments draw Britain into debate about European security without US providing bulk of Nato’s nuclear deterrent The UK could contribute to a new European nuclear shield if Donald Trump becomes US president again, a senior German minister has suggested, drawing British politicians into the debate about how Europe’s security could be bolstered in…

Read MoreKim also ordered North Korea’s military to boost readiness near the western maritime border with South Korea.Kim also ordered North Korea’s military to boost readiness near the western maritime border with South Korea.

Read More The vessel capsized while being chased by Taiwan’s coastguard near the Kinmen islands, in what China called a ‘malignant incident’ Beijing has condemned Taiwanese authorities after two Chinesefishers drowned while being chased by Taiwan’s coastguard off the coast of the Kinmen archipelago. The Chinese speedboat was carrying four people when it capsized on…

Read More Federal education department staff spent up to $171 a head at expensive restaurants to hold meetings Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The federal education department has revised its hospitality policy after revelations public servants spent thousands of…

Read More Exclusive: Concerns mount over safety of Queensland children being held in adult watch houses, sometimes for weeks at a time Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A 13-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by an older teenager in…

Read MoreIndia’s top court is set to issue a verdict on their legality. What it decides could shape the world’s biggest election.India’s top court is set to issue a verdict on their legality. What it decides could shape the world’s biggest election.

Read More Albanese could become first Australian prime minister to get married while in office Albanese could become first Australian prime minister to get married while in office

Read More A new survey highlights a divide between officials in Berlin and the German public A majority of Germans oppose Ukrainian membership in the European Union, according to recent polling data, which also suggested growing skepticism toward Western sanctions on Moscow and the burden of post-war “reconstruction” in Ukraine. Conducted by Germany’s Bertelsmann Foundation…

Read More Israel must heed counsel of international friends to avoid ‘devastating’ effects of assault on Gaza’s southernmost city, says Albanese, and Canadian and NZ leaders Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia, Canada and New Zealand have warned Israel…

Read MoreThe spat between her father, Rodrigo Duterte, and her boss, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, is testing her allegiances.The spat between her father, Rodrigo Duterte, and her boss, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, is testing her allegiances.

Read MoreThree suspects are in custody following the shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, near the victory parade.Three suspects are in custody following the shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, near the victory parade.

Read MoreIt comes after a judge in Delaware annulled his $55.8bn pay package from electric carmaker Tesla.It comes after a judge in Delaware annulled his $55.8bn pay package from electric carmaker Tesla.

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Read More Mayor Quinton Lucas, who attended the parade, said it ‘seems like almost nothing is safe’ as NFL said it was ‘deeply saddened’ Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting – latest updates The NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs have denounced the mass shooting that killed one and injured nearly two dozen people, including at…

Read MoreA growing chorus of world leaders is urging Israel not to attack the city packed with civilians.A growing chorus of world leaders is urging Israel not to attack the city packed with civilians.

Read More At least one person was killed and 22 injured, including eight children, in a shooting at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade Kansas City shooting – latest updatesFull report: one dead and 22 injured at Super Bowl parade A mass shooting occurred at Wednesday’s Super Bowl victory parade for the Kansas City Chiefs…

Read More SYDNEY, Feb 14 (IPS) – Israel continues to defy its strongest backer the US and its western allies in its quest to control the land from the “River to the Sea”, and in the process ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian population. Read the full story, “The West’s Frankenstein Moment”, on globalissues.org → SYDNEY,…

Read More Kim Jong Un has sent new batches of his workers overseas since relaxing pandemic border controls and launched a fresh crackdown on his people, according to the U.S. point person for North Korean human rights. “What we’ve seen is that the human rights situation in North Korea has worsened,” Julie Turner, the State…

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Read MoreThe figures also indicate that Japan has also lost its position as the world’s third-largest economy.The figures also indicate that Japan has also lost its position as the world’s third-largest economy.

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Read MoreAs the war enters its 723rd day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 723rd day, these are the main developments.

Read More Paul Contreras, along with another good samaritan, helped subdue the alleged assailant before law enforcement officials arrived on the scene Paul Contreras, along with another good samaritan, helped subdue the alleged assailant before law enforcement officials arrived on the scene

Read More Officials found Petito’s body weeks after her family reported her missing in 2021 Officials found Petito’s body weeks after her family reported her missing in 2021

Read More Dolezal, a white woman who identified as Black for years and later changed her name to Nkechi Diallo, fired in Arizona The Arizona-based educator formerly known as Rachel Dolezal has been ousted from her position in a local school district due to content posted on her OnlyFans account. Dolezal, who legally changed her…

Read More Russian president says he was grateful to the former Fox News host for the two-hour interview, which made headlines around the world Russian president Vladimir Putin has said he is grateful to rightwing US television host Tucker Carlson for his interview last week, but was surprised by a lack of “sharp questions”. Former…

Read MoreThe chair of the House Intelligence Committee revealed Wednesday the existence of a “serious national security threat.” CBS News learned the threat is related to the launch of a Russian rocket last week carrying a top-secret military payload that is now in orbit and under the control of the Russian air force. Ed O’Keefe…

Read More One person was killed and multiple others were injured following a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade on Valentine’s Day. Mike Bedigan looks at everything we know so far about the unfolding situation One person was killed and multiple others were injured following a mass shooting at the Kansas City…

Read More BRATISLAVA, Feb 14 (IPS) – UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, recently made an impassioned call for governments to support women and girls from marginalized communities at the frontlines of the defence of human rights, to help ensure, among others, that global health is protected. Read the full story, “Women, Girls Equal Partners in…

Read MoreAnthony Albanese is the first Australian leader to announce his engagement while in office.Anthony Albanese is the first Australian leader to announce his engagement while in office.

Read MoreVideo shows people running for cover and a heavy police response as a Super Bowl celebration was ending.Video shows people running for cover and a heavy police response as a Super Bowl celebration was ending.

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Read More Missouri has some of the weakest gun laws in the country — and one of the highest rates of gun deaths Missouri has some of the weakest gun laws in the country — and one of the highest rates of gun deaths

Read More Researchers find promotions encouraging women to take charge of their health could lead to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Corporations are co-opting feminist messages around women’s wellbeing to promote useless health tests and treatments, an analysis by Australian researchers has found.…

Read More Researchers writing in BMJ warn commercial bodies are using narratives to market flawed or ineffective tests The global drive to increase awareness of women’s health is being hijacked by major corporations promoting flawed or ineffective tests, treatments and technology, doctors and public health experts have warned. Boosting advocacy around female medical conditions is…