Month: February 2024

Read MoreAs the war enters its 722nd day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 722nd day, these are the main developments.

Read More Dairy farmer dead after wild weather in South Gippsland, while about 220,000 are still without electricity Victoria power outage, fires and storms – follow live updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A dairy farmer is dead, homes have been lost and about 220,000 households without power…

Read MoreThe multi-billionaire moved to Miami last year, where there is no tax on share sales above $250,000.The multi-billionaire moved to Miami last year, where there is no tax on share sales above $250,000.

Read More Raw feelings evident as former speaker holds court on Capitol Hill as a private citizen for the first time Raw feelings evident as former speaker holds court on Capitol Hill as a private citizen for the first time

Read More Tuesday evening marked the second attempt by House GOP members to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary Tuesday evening marked the second attempt by House GOP members to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary

Read More The move marks the first impeachment of a cabinet secretary since 1876 The US House of Representatives has voted to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, accusing him of failing to deal with the influx of migrants illegally crossing the border with Mexico. The motion to bring impeachment charges against Mayorkas passed…

Read MoreThe impeachment push now moves to the Democrat-controlled Senate, where it is unlikely to succeed.The impeachment push now moves to the Democrat-controlled Senate, where it is unlikely to succeed.

Read More Lifei Huang, 22, went missing on the mountain amid powerful snowstorms Lifei Huang, 22, went missing on the mountain amid powerful snowstorms

Read More Mayorkas impeached over US-Mexico border ‘crisis’ by Republicans who voted against the immigration bill The US House voted Tuesday to impeach homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the US-Mexico border after failing last week in a politically embarrassing setback. The…

Read More Who really was Genesse Moreno and what was her motive for shooting up a Houston place of worship? Amelia Neath reports Who really was Genesse Moreno and what was her motive for shooting up a Houston place of worship? Amelia Neath reports

Read More Jennifer Decker eventully admitted she ‘probably’ went too far in her description Jennifer Decker eventully admitted she ‘probably’ went too far in her description

Read More An existing drug for the chronic disease could slow or stop its progression, researchers say Scientists have discovered a jab that could prevent rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a development experts say could offer hope to millions at risk of the disease. RA is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the body and triggers…

Read More Washington’s role in the military alliance is a “sacred commitment,” not a “burden,” according to the US president US President Joe Biden slammed his predecessor Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding NATO on Tuesday, accusing the Republican frontrunner of “bowing down” to Moscow by calling for Washington’s European allies to pay their share of…

Read More Ex-president’s remarks reveberate around DC and leave Republicans on defence Ex-president’s remarks reveberate around DC and leave Republicans on defence

Read MoreThe world’s third-largest democracy is facing a crucial test of its hard-fought-for civil ideas.The world’s third-largest democracy is facing a crucial test of its hard-fought-for civil ideas.

Read MoreMr Austin was admitted to a DC-area hospital on Sunday to treat symptoms of an “emergent bladder issue”.Mr Austin was admitted to a DC-area hospital on Sunday to treat symptoms of an “emergent bladder issue”.

Read More Oleksandr Syrskyi said the situation was ‘difficult’ but hoped the conflict would soon come to an end Oleksandr Syrskyi said the situation was ‘difficult’ but hoped the conflict would soon come to an end

Read More Foreign secretary wants an increase in European defence output and to give profits from seized Russian assets in Europe to Kyiv David Cameron will discuss strengthening Ukraine’s defences and finances against further Russian aggression with European partners in light of the continuing threat of the US Congress refusing to provide further financial support.…

Read More Ottawa has cited a technicality in rejecting Moscow’s request for Yaroslav Hunka The Canadian government has declined Russia’s warrant for SS veteran Yaroslav Hunka, citing the lack of an extradition treaty between the two countries, the Russian ambassador in Ottawa has confirmed. Moscow had sent Ottawa an extradition request in December, based on…

Read More Joe Biden on Tuesday (13 February) said Donald Trump’s comments calling into question the US commitment to defend its Nato allies from attack were “dangerous” and “un-American”. Joe Biden on Tuesday (13 February) said Donald Trump’s comments calling into question the US commitment to defend its Nato allies from attack were “dangerous” and…

Read MoreA group of Disneyland performers in California are considering joining a unionA group of Disneyland performers in California are considering joining a union

Read More Police had ordered the removal of some 570 stalls Police had ordered the removal of some 570 stalls

Read More Portugal’s focus on care and treatment over law enforcement and incarceration is widely viewed as a model for helping people recover from opioid addiction. But it’s become a flashpoint in the U.S. Portugal’s focus on care and treatment over law enforcement and incarceration is widely viewed as a model for helping people recover…

Read More NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Anne Applebaum, staff writer for The Atlantic, about Russia’s continued appeal to the American right. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Anne Applebaum, staff writer for The Atlantic, about Russia’s continued appeal to the American right.

Read More Commuters face long delays on train lines and experts say it could be weeks before power system is fully restored • Australia politics live – follow the latest with Amy Remeikis • Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Pomonal resident Phillip Vaughan, who has lived in…

Read More The Knesset has advanced a censorship bill prepared back in October Israel has taken a step closer to banning Al Jazeera, after accusing a reporter for the Qatar-based network of working for Hamas. The Israeli parliament voted 25-4 on Monday to advance a bill that would let West Jerusalem temporarily outlaw foreign media…

Read More Policymakers are starting to puzzle over how to regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare — and likely to mess it up, the AI industry thinks. Policymakers are starting to puzzle over how to regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare — and likely to mess it up, the AI industry thinks.

Read More The botched 2020 gender-reveal party sparked the El Dorado Fire, which killed a veteran firefighter and destroyed multiple homes The couple behind the deadly 2020 El Dorado Fire in California, Refugio Jimenez Jr. and Angelina Jimenez, were sentenced on Friday after reaching a plea deal, the San Bernardino County District Attorney office has…

Read More Robert Hur could appear before Judiciary Committee to discuss his contention that the president is an ‘elderly man with a poor memory’ in latest GOP election year stunt Robert Hur could appear before Judiciary Committee to discuss his contention that the president is an ‘elderly man with a poor memory’ in latest GOP…

Read MoreTalks in Cairo have ended without agreement as calls continue for Israel to halt a full-fledged attack on Rafah.Talks in Cairo have ended without agreement as calls continue for Israel to halt a full-fledged attack on Rafah.

Read More Plaintiff claims she faced harassment and battery by the hip-hop mogul and that her career was stalled by his ‘assaultive behavior’ Russell Simmons, the 1990s rap and hip-hop music business impresario, is facing a claim of sexual harassment and battery brought by a former executive at Def Jam Recordings, the pioneering label Simmons…

Read MoreThousands of farmers are marching from neighbouring states to Delhi demanding assured prices for their crops.Thousands of farmers are marching from neighbouring states to Delhi demanding assured prices for their crops.

Read More William Albert Haynes Jr, 70, accused of killing Janette Becraft William Albert Haynes Jr, 70, accused of killing Janette Becraft

Read More Many of 915,000 students unable to log into Zoom after city opts for remote learning instead of fully canceling classes for storm Parts of the north-east US were hit Tuesday by a snowstorm that canceled and delayed flights, made roads slippery and prompted many school districts to cancel classes or switch to remote…

Read More Mr Biden also took aim at former president Donald Trump and lambasted Republicans for following his lead in opposing aid to Kyiv Mr Biden also took aim at former president Donald Trump and lambasted Republicans for following his lead in opposing aid to Kyiv