Month: February 2024

Read More Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals

Read More The images come six months after 37-year-old mother of five was found dead near a hiking trail The images come six months after 37-year-old mother of five was found dead near a hiking trail

Read More More Australians are reaching out to food banks in the cost of living and housing crisis. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Good morning and welcome to our rolling politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the best of the overnight and…

Read MoreLarge hailstones covered roads as a rare weather phenomenon hit the United Arab Emirates.Large hailstones covered roads as a rare weather phenomenon hit the United Arab Emirates.

Read More A motive for the shooting at the Houston megachurch remains unknown A motive for the shooting at the Houston megachurch remains unknown

Read More Republican-led senate votes on Democratic governor’s maps after state supreme court ruled current maps are unconstitutional The Wisconsin state senate voted on Tuesday to adopt legislative maps drawn by Democratic governor Tony Evers – inching the state closer to undoing the extreme gerrymander that has ensured Republican control of the state for more…

Read More The post appeared to refer to Joe Biden, though many online users were quick to highlight the unintentional similarities with GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump The post appeared to refer to Joe Biden, though many online users were quick to highlight the unintentional similarities with GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump

Read More An elderly man in Alaska has become the country’s first person confirmed to have died of Alaskapox. Here’s what you should know about the disease. An elderly man in Alaska has become the country’s first person confirmed to have died of Alaskapox. Here’s what you should know about the disease.

Read More The government will be formed by Nawaz Sharif’s party but it may not survive long given the greater popularity of the jailed Imran Khan’s PTI It was mid-afternoon on Pakistan’s election day, sources say, when military intelligence began to realise that things on the ground were not going as planned. Mobile services, including…

Read More ‘Although my former daughter-in-law raged against Israel and Jews in a pro Palestinian rant yesterday this has nothing to do with Judaism or Islam,’ Walli Carranza wrote ‘Although my former daughter-in-law raged against Israel and Jews in a pro Palestinian rant yesterday this has nothing to do with Judaism or Islam,’ Walli Carranza…

Read More Several cars were submerged in floodwater in the southwestern Turkish city of Antalya on Tuesday, 13 February. Several cars were submerged in floodwater in the southwestern Turkish city of Antalya on Tuesday, 13 February.

Read More Broadcaster worked at BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than 40 years, garnering millions of devoted listeners The radio DJ Steve Wright, whose career at the BBC lasted more than four decades, has died aged 69. He joined the broadcaster in the 1980s and went on to host shows on BBC…

Read More Rival parties will make Shehbaz Sharif prime minister, despite Khan’s party getting most votes at election A coalition including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PLM-N) and the Pakistan People’s party (PPP) have agreed to form the next government of Pakistan, ensuring that the party of former prime minister Imran Khan will not take power…

Read MoreCross-border shelling into Israel will only end when Israel’s ‘aggression’ on Gaza stops, Hassan Nasrallah says.Cross-border shelling into Israel will only end when Israel’s ‘aggression’ on Gaza stops, Hassan Nasrallah says.

Read MoreAn Israeli drone strike has targeted two journalists in Muraj, north of Rafah, including Al Jazeera’s Ismail Abu Omar.An Israeli drone strike has targeted two journalists in Muraj, north of Rafah, including Al Jazeera’s Ismail Abu Omar.

Read More Government claims volume from time of Thatcher and Major, signed by the queen and many major figures, is crown property The sale of a Downing Street visitors’ book from Margaret Thatcher and Sir John Major’s times in office has been postponed amid a dispute about its ownership, with the government claiming it is…

Read More Threats to US judges more than doubled in past three years amid the most sustained spate of violence since the 1970s Serious threats to US federal judges have more than doubled over the past three years, part of a growing wave of politically driven violence, according to US. marshals service data reviewed by…

Read More Irish barman says two-part pour was done to speed up service, but scientists say it may improve pint Guinness has long maintained that “good things come to those who wait” – with their elaborate two-part pour being essential for achieving the perfect head and flavour profile, not to mention the dome synonymous with…

Read More US national security spokesperson says talks in Cairo ‘constructive and moving in right direction’ Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and Hamas are making progress towards a deal that would bring about a ceasefire and free hostages held in the Gaza Strip, officials with knowledge of the talks have said. The US…

Read More The shooter’s son is still in the hospital fighting for his life after he suffered a gunshot wound in the head The shooter’s son is still in the hospital fighting for his life after he suffered a gunshot wound in the head

Read More Examining a play-by-play of the strangest string of scandals to hit DC in recent memory Examining a play-by-play of the strangest string of scandals to hit DC in recent memory

Read More Windfall stems from $2bn stock sale as Bezos and Lauren Sanchez pick state that doesn’t levy taxes on income or capital gains The multibillionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancee, Lauren Sanchez, could save $600m in taxes simply because they moved to Florida. The accounting windfall stems from a $2bn sale of Amazon stock.…

Read More The alleged rape happened in the seaside town of Parga on the west coast of Greece The alleged rape happened in the seaside town of Parga on the west coast of Greece

Read More KATHMANDU, Feb 13 (IPS) – Najboon Khatun looks up at the sky every day, searching for the possibility of rain. Clouds come and go without a drop of water. “Winter crops like wheat and vegetables need water, but like last year, there has been no rainfall yet,” says 65-year-old Khatun, expressing her anguish.…

Read More NATO can’t depend on US protection forever, a prominent member of Chancellor Scholz’s party has said US allies in Europe should not have to keep relying on Washington for a nuclear deterrent, the German ruling party’s top candidate for the upcoming European Parliament election said on Tuesday. Katarina Barley is the leading MEP…

Read More Deputy secretary takes on top duties for second time this year, as Lloyd Austin is hospitalised again for a possible baldder issue Deputy secretary takes on top duties for second time this year, as Lloyd Austin is hospitalised again for a possible baldder issue

Read More Court orders regulator to examine balance and independence of CNews, described by critics as ‘French Fox News’ France’s highest administrative court has given the country’s media regulator six months to examine whether the television channel CNews is conforming to rules on balanced and independent journalism. Tuesday’s ruling was a victory for the press…

Read More Militants fired missiles at Greek-owned ship, says US military, in strike that raises questions over who Houthis are trying to target Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen have carried out their first attack in the Red Sea in six days, firing at an Iran-bound grain cargo ship, the US military has said, in a…

Read MoreThe native U.S. reptile belongs to the largest freshwater turtle species in the world and has jaws that “can snap through bone.”The native U.S. reptile belongs to the largest freshwater turtle species in the world and has jaws that “can snap through bone.”

Read More Jon Stewart gets straight back to work on ‘The Daily Show’, roasting both Biden and Trump over their ages Jon Stewart gets straight back to work on ‘The Daily Show’, roasting both Biden and Trump over their ages

Read More Cluster of cases in seven days follows spate of druggings and robberies of tourists, some of which have ended in death Authorities in Medellín will meet representatives of embassies and popular dating apps this week after five foreigners were found dead in Colombia’s second city in the past seven days. Police say none…

Read More Chuck Schumer has rejoiced following a vote to continue funding the Ukraine conflict American senators from both parties coming out in support of aid for Ukraine and Israel is a powerful signal to Russia and China, as well as Washington’s allies, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday. The 100-member chamber approved…

Read More The Democratic and Republican rivals are just a “couple of old guys” hiding their senility, Mitt Romney says President Joe Biden and his likely election opponent Donald Trump are avoiding debates for fear of showing “how old they are”, Senator Mitt Romney has claimed. Romney, a Republican senator for Utah and 2012 presidential…

Read MoreAnti-racist groups argue the case violates discrimination laws and police are investigating.Anti-racist groups argue the case violates discrimination laws and police are investigating.

Read More Popular British comedy ended in 2019 with unanswered marriage proposal The beloved British TV sitcom Gavin and Stacey is reportedly set to return to the BBC for a Christmas special, five years on from a dramatic cliffhanger, according to reports. Created by James Corden and Ruth Jones, the comedy followed the two titular…