Month: February 2024

Read MoreThe military offensive in Gaza has persisted despite a United Nations court order to end plausible acts of genocide.The military offensive in Gaza has persisted despite a United Nations court order to end plausible acts of genocide.

Read More Passenger returning from the DRC said luggage contained dried fish, but inspection revealed four dead monkeys A US customs and border protection dog has caused a stir at Boston’s often bustling airport after sniffing out something unusual in luggage from a traveler returning from Africa: mummified monkeys. The passenger returning from a visit…

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Read More Dennis Richardson was asked to probe alleged bribery scandal connected to offshore immigration detention centre contracts. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Tax reform continues as a lead agenda item – after the Coalition folded on the stage three tax changes,…

Read MoreDespite opposition from former US President Donald Trump, senators moved closer to passing a foreign aid bill.Despite opposition from former US President Donald Trump, senators moved closer to passing a foreign aid bill.

Read More Senior executives took £26m in bonuses and other benefits in past four years despite 140,000 sewage overflows a year Water company bosses who preside over illegal sewage spills face a ban on their bonuses. The environment secretary, Steve Barclay, is to block payouts to executives of firms that are polluting rivers, lakes and…

Read MoreThe NATO chief said that any attack on the military alliance will be met with a ‘united’ response.The NATO chief said that any attack on the military alliance will be met with a ‘united’ response.

Read More Australia’s largest oil and gas producer stands accused of distracting from credible action to cut emissions by greenwashing its fossil fuel plans Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s largest oil and gas producer, Woodside Energy, has expanded its focus on fossil fuel exploration and increased…

Read More US regulator sued in October to compel Musk to testify as part of an investigation into his $44bn purchase of what is now known as X Elon Musk has been ordered to testify again as part of an investigation by US regulators into his 2022 purchase of the social media platform Twitter, later…

Read More Latest comments on Nato are another sign future of alliance could be jeopardised by second Trump presidency Latest comments on Nato are another sign future of alliance could be jeopardised by second Trump presidency

Read More This is the first time Biden has publicly cautioned Israel against its planned operation in Rafah. (Image credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images) This is the first time Biden has publicly cautioned Israel against its planned operation in Rafah.

Read More The CEO of a Nigerian bank, as well as his wife and son, are among the deceased The CEO of a Nigerian bank, as well as his wife and son, are among the deceased

Read MoreAbbas is scheduled to meet Qatar’s emir on Monday, as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.Abbas is scheduled to meet Qatar’s emir on Monday, as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.

Read More Defence secretary rejects idea of lowering security clearances for overseas recruits to boost inclusivity as ‘woke nonsense’ A review of diversity and inclusion policies at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been ordered to ensure that Britain’s ability to defend its borders isn’t impaired by what a cabinet minister described as “political correctness”.…

Read More More than a thousand people attend memorial in Warrington to mark first anniversary of teenager’s murder A vigil has been held in Warrington to mark the anniversary of the death of the “amazing, unique and joyful teenager”, Brianna Ghey. More than a thousand people came together to remember everything from her “lethal” way…

Read More Prosecutors allegedly turn over exhibit on threats made against potential witness to Trump’s lawyers after judge ordered them to Special counsel prosecutors have produced to Donald Trump a sealed exhibit about threats to a potential trial witness after the federal judge overseeing his prosecution for retaining classified documents ordered the exhibit turned over…

Read More Haley had appointed Scott to the US Senate in 2012 when she was governor of South Carolina The son of longshot Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley referred US senator Tim Scott – their fellow South Carolinan – as “senator Judas” while criticizing Scott’s endorsement of Donald Trump. “Senator Judas – excuse me, senator…

Read More Mohammed Hamada says he is devastated by death of Palestinian girl and relatives, whose bodies have now been recovered The cousin of a six-year-old Palestinian girl who died in Gaza after her family’s car appeared to come under fire from Israeli tanks has told how he spoke to her as she waited to…

Read More The Heartland Institute claimed fraudulent mail-in votes swung the presidential election for Democrat Joe Biden Mail-in ballot fraud “significantly” impacted the 2020 US presidential election, handing President Joe Biden his victory, according to a study published by conservative think tank the Heartland Institute on Friday. “Had the 2020 election been conducted like every…

Read More Neither body belonged to 35-year-old suspected of Clapham chemical attack on woman and children, say police Two male bodies have been recovered from the River Thames as police search for a suspect who severely injured a “vulnerable” woman and her two young daughters in a chemical assault. Neither body was identified as that…

Read More You can tell a lot about presidents from their constitutional rhetoric and actions. Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt excelled in fashioning compelling visions of the Constitution and constitutional ideals. Lincoln urged his fellow Americans to act in accordance with “the better angels of our nature” rather than give into the temptation…

Read More Country remains in a state of turmoil as several parties claimed they would be forming government Protests have broken out across Pakistan amid allegations of widespread vote-rigging against former prime minister Imran Khan’s political party and other nationalist groups in the country’s general election. The results of the election, which took place on…

Read More The US State Department said it was aware of the situation The US State Department said it was aware of the situation

Read MoreDelusional beliefs of civilisational superiority help the West claim it is on the right side of history in Gaza.Delusional beliefs of civilisational superiority help the West claim it is on the right side of history in Gaza.

Read More The prime minister, whose party faces electoral wipeout, may feel he has no choice but to give the Tories’ star campaigner another chance At the start of a week when the Conservatives face the prospect of two byelection defeats – possible tasters of the general election wipeout to come – voices on the…

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Read More Tens of thousands of students lost their visas after a TV exposé of cheating a decade ago. Many say they were wrongly accused In 2014, a BBC Panorama documentary revealed widespread, well-organised cheating in the English language tests that international students were required to take in the UK if they wanted to change…

Read More Media mogul met government representatives 12 times in 2022-23 when he was chair of News Corp The media mogul Rupert Murdoch met Rishi Sunak five times over a 12-month period before he stepped down as the chair of News Corp in September last year, according to government records. Official records of government meetings,…

Read More Exclusive: Push follows new evidence that raises questions over Home Office’s cheating accusations against 35,000 international students ‘It destroyed my life’: the students accused of cheating in English testsWhat is the Home Office English test scandal? International students accused of cheating at English-language tests are planning a fresh push to clear their names…

Read MoreMore than 70% of the Gazan population is living as refugees in Rafah, and the looming ground operation by the Israeli army threatens to escalate the humanitarian crisis. CBS News producer Marwan Al Ghoul reports from Rafah with the latest.More than 70% of the Gazan population is living as refugees in Rafah, and the…

Read More Demonstrations have been staged across the country, demanding an end to the flow of cheap Ukrainian produce Traffic in cities and town across Poland was severely obstructed on Friday as farmers staged protests over what they consider to be unfair competition from cheap Ukrainian produce, as well as the EU’s green policies. Over…

Read More 300-page catalogue details thousands of books, journals, pamphlets and articles in naturalist’s library Details of Charles Darwin’s vast personal library, from a paper on epileptic guinea pigs to the Elizabeth Gaskell novel he adored, are being published in their entirety for the first time. The project has involved nearly two decades of painstaking,…

Read MoreA roundup of some of last week’s events.A roundup of some of last week’s events.

Read More In email to donors first lady adds to chorus of critics who have condemned Robert Hur for disparaging Biden’s memory First lady Jill Biden has expressed disbelief that the author of the US justice department’s report clearing her husband of criminal charges over his handling of classified documents prior to his presidency would…