Month: February 2024

Read MoreThe US presidential hopeful says he would not protect any country failing to pay its bills.The US presidential hopeful says he would not protect any country failing to pay its bills.

Read More Man succumbs to serious injury suffered during fall while skiing, with paramedics declaring him dead at the scene Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Races have been cancelled on the final day of a major waterskiing event on…

Read MoreAt least 15km (nine miles) of Tobago’s coast is already affected after a mysterious ship overturned.At least 15km (nine miles) of Tobago’s coast is already affected after a mysterious ship overturned.

Read More Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has warned Israel against attacking Rafah Israel’s full-blown assault on the southern part of the Gaza Strip will lead to even more civilian deaths, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned on Saturday, urging for a comprehensive ceasefire. The minister’s appeal comes as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are conducting…

Read More Tributes flow for pioneer and ‘doyen’ of industry who has died at the age of 81 Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Harold Mitchell, the advertising industry figure known as Australia’s pioneering and most influential media buyer, has died, aged 81. The Melbourne businessman said in…

Read MoreTrump’s comments come as Republicans in Congress have become increasingly skeptical of providing additional aid​ money to Ukraine.Trump’s comments come as Republicans in Congress have become increasingly skeptical of providing additional aid​ money to Ukraine.

Read More State media report all men aged 18-35 and women 18-27 must serve for up to two years and up to five years in a state of emergency Myanmar’s junta has declared mandatory military service for all young men and women, state media said, as it struggles to contain armed rebel forces fighting for…

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Read MoreMore countries urge Israel against any military operation in the southern Gazan city crammed with refugees.More countries urge Israel against any military operation in the southern Gazan city crammed with refugees.

Read MoreFrontrunner tells Al Jazeera in exclusive interview that he will work for ‘the good of Indonesia’.Frontrunner tells Al Jazeera in exclusive interview that he will work for ‘the good of Indonesia’.

Read More Opposition also claims new vehicle emissions standards will hit Australia’s most popular vehicles Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The opposition leader, Peter Dutton, has foreshadowed an election fight on the government’s right-to-disconnect legislation, saying he would overturn…

Read More Remarks by former president and presumptive 2024 Republican White House nominee would be ‘music’ to Putin’s ear, critic says Seeking a second presidency as the Republicans’ presumptive 2024 White House nominee, Donald Trump has said he would “encourage” Russia to attack any of the US’s Nato allies whom he considers to have not…

Read More The IDF has said that the underground compound was vital to Hamas’ activities in Gaza The Israeli military says that it has discovered a Hamas tunnel and a secret data center underneath the evacuated headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza City. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF),…

Read MoreThe rebel M23 group is blocking the main roads into Goma as it continues to wreak havoc in the east.The rebel M23 group is blocking the main roads into Goma as it continues to wreak havoc in the east.

Read MoreOne of Uganda’s best sculptors, Peter Oloya, has used art to overcome his childhood abduction.One of Uganda’s best sculptors, Peter Oloya, has used art to overcome his childhood abduction.

Read More U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield told NPR that under the current conditions, Israeli military operations in Rafah would “dramatically exacerbate the humanitarian emergency.” (Image credit: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield told NPR that under the current conditions, Israeli military operations in Rafah would “dramatically exacerbate…

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Read MoreChina’s sluggish economy is one reason why some have decided not to go home for the holiday.China’s sluggish economy is one reason why some have decided not to go home for the holiday.

Read More Riyadh has said that going ahead with a major ground offensive planned in southern Gaza would cause a humanitarian disaster Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry has issued a warning to Israel and its allies, saying they will face “very serious repercussions” if West Jerusalem goes through with a planned ground offensive against Hamas in…

Read MoreIsraeli airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah left dozens of people dead Saturday. The approximately 1.4 million Palestinians seeking shelter in Rafah have been told by Israel they can either move to another part of Rafah, go to Khan Yunis, which is still regularly bombed, or return to the north, which has…

Read More Mark Epstein has argued that the previously unreported image contradicts the official story about the convicted pedophile’s demise The brother of Jeffrey Epstein has revealed a previously unreported autopsy photo, arguing that it proves the convicted child-sex trafficker couldn’t have committed suicide in his jail cell. Mark Epstein discussed the photo and other…

Read More Over a dozen children among at least 44 Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes in city on Saturday Over a dozen children among at least 44 Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes in city on Saturday

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Read More This week, the United Nations pleaded for more aid to Sudan, after nearly 10 months of war. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield is working to draw more attention to the crisis there. This week, the United Nations pleaded for more aid to Sudan, after nearly 10 months of war. U.S. Ambassador…

Read More The Royal Air Force is easing restrictions on hand tattoos amid a historic slump in recruitment The UK Royal Air Force dropped a ban on hand tattoos for new recruits and current personnel, Forces News reported on Thursday, citing an internal briefing addressed to senior RAF commanders and recruiters.  “A number of potential…

Read More Liberal Jeremy Rockliff weighing options after two renegade MPs reject ultimatum to ensure minority government’s stability. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Taylor expands on the opposition to renewables: As always with any projects, there’s good projects and bad projects but…

Read MoreKing Charles was diagnosed with cancer while he was undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate last month.King Charles was diagnosed with cancer while he was undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate last month.

Read More Actor says seats costing £150 are driving away young people and risk keeping theatre ‘elitist’ Actor Andrew Scott has suggested cheap theatre tickets should be put on a “sale rack” so that young people can see West End productions without having to spend £150. The actor, known for television roles such as the…

Read More The arrest affidavit said the man had also started consuming cocaine The arrest affidavit said the man had also started consuming cocaine

Read MoreA billion people in countries around the world – mostly in Asia – greet the Year of the Dragon.A billion people in countries around the world – mostly in Asia – greet the Year of the Dragon.

Read More MPs find Treasury-affiliated bodies have engaged Horizon firm since damning 2019 high court judgment The Japanese technology company Fujitsu, whose flawed technology for the Post Office led to the wrongful prosecution of hundreds of subpostmasters, is confirmed to have held contracts worth more than £3.4bn linked to the Treasury since 2019. Figures published…

Read More Carlson said Mr Putin would resort to “nuclear war” to defend the land he has already taken from Ukraine Carlson said Mr Putin would resort to “nuclear war” to defend the land he has already taken from Ukraine

Read MoreFestivities mark the end of the Year of the Rabbit and the start of the Year of the Dragon.Festivities mark the end of the Year of the Rabbit and the start of the Year of the Dragon.

Read More The monarch paid tribute to support groups for those with the disease and thanked the public for their good wishes King Charles has spoken of his “lifelong admiration” for cancer charities and offered “heartfelt thanks” for messages of support received since he was diagnosed with cancer. The king added that it was “heartening”…

Read More Surging energy costs have led to factory closings and the shifting of production lines overseas, Bloomberg says Germany’s reign as an industrial superpower is “coming to an end” as the loss of cheap Russian natural gas amid the Ukraine crisis has dealt a “final blow” to manufacturers that were already struggling to remain…