Month: February 2024

Read MorePakistan’s election results show jailed cricket star and former PM Imran Khan’s backers defying the odds to win seats, even as he sits in a prison cell.Pakistan’s election results show jailed cricket star and former PM Imran Khan’s backers defying the odds to win seats, even as he sits in a prison cell.

Read MoreIn a two-hour talk the pair covered history, politics and war. Ukrainians and Russia watchers say it was propaganda.In a two-hour talk the pair covered history, politics and war. Ukrainians and Russia watchers say it was propaganda.

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Read MoreWith exclusive access, we look at events that led to Imran Khan and his party being sidelined in Pakistan’s elections.With exclusive access, we look at events that led to Imran Khan and his party being sidelined in Pakistan’s elections.

Read MoreThe head of the Russian Orthodox Church is the president’s spiritual leader, but he risks losing global clout.The head of the Russian Orthodox Church is the president’s spiritual leader, but he risks losing global clout.

Read More ‘My memory is fine,’ president tells reporters in testy exchanges over special counsel investigation. Plus, Tucker Carlson meets Putin Good morning. President Joe Biden came out swinging last night, saying “my memory is fine” in prickly exchanges with the press pack, after a report from the justice department questioned his ability to remember…

Read MorePresident Zelenskyy says a total of 3,135 Ukrainians were freed from Russian captivity and hopes exchanges continue.President Zelenskyy says a total of 3,135 Ukrainians were freed from Russian captivity and hopes exchanges continue.

Read More Criticism comes as councils struggle to cope with shortfalls that have left several on brink of bankruptcy UK politics live – latest updates Rishi Sunak has criticised local councils for putting up council tax too much, even as authorities struggle to cope with funding shortfalls that have left several on the brink of…

Read MoreAuthorities in Uttarakhand state’s Haldwani bulldoze mosque and religious school, triggering anger among the residents.Authorities in Uttarakhand state’s Haldwani bulldoze mosque and religious school, triggering anger among the residents.

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Read More The former secretary of state is baffled as to why some Americans would trust the Russian leader over their own government Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has lashed out at journalist Tucker Carlson for going to Russia to interview President Vladimir Putin. She warned that there is a “fifth column” in…

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Read More Shadow chancellor says Labour will receive a ‘bleak inheritance’ from Tories and has had to make changes as a result Rachel Reeves has defended Labour’s U-turn on its pledge to spend £28bn a year on green projects. In a move that prompted an angry response from environmental groups, unions and some in the…

Read MoreEscalating violence in eastern DRC has displaced at least 150,000 people, more than half of them children.Escalating violence in eastern DRC has displaced at least 150,000 people, more than half of them children.

Read More Weather system brings heavy rainfall, strong winds and mudslides. Elsewhere, Nova Scotia declares state of emergency During the first week of February two storms hit California in quick succession, both featuring intense precipitation thanks to the “pineapple express” atmospheric river. Atmospheric rivers are long narrow channels of very moist air that flow through…

Read MoreBill Clinton flip-flopping, releasing detained US journalist and US military aid to Ukraine were all on the agenda.Bill Clinton flip-flopping, releasing detained US journalist and US military aid to Ukraine were all on the agenda.

Read More Guinness World Records initially said 7.2-metre structure made from more than 700,000 matches broke rules A man has been awarded the Guinness world record for creating the tallest structure using matchsticks – after his effort was initially rejected. Richard Plaud, from France, said he had been on an “emotional rollercoaster” this week, after…

Read MoreIsrael has bombed targets in Rafah, after U.S. officials warned Israel against expanding its Gaza ground offensive to the southern city where more than half of the territory’s 2.3 million people have sought refugeIsrael has bombed targets in Rafah, after U.S. officials warned Israel against expanding its Gaza ground offensive to the southern city…

Read More Charlotte Nichols says Brianna gave people someone to identify with and humanised discussion on gender issues Brianna Ghey’s murder has “humanised the debate” around transgender people in her native Warrington, and stopped local Conservative politicians from using trans issues for “culture war” attacks, according to Brianna’s local Labour MP. “Most people haven’t necessarily…

Read More Former Belgian PM Guy Verhofstadt says Tucker Carlson’s interview ‘is the best thing that ever happened’ to Putin Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy has thanked those involved in facilitating prisoner exchanges. In a social media post, he wrote: Ukraine returns its people and will make every effort to continue prisoner exchanges. So that our people…

Read More A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes’ necks at the Paris Games and Paralympics. (Image credit: Thibault Camus/AP) A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in…

Read More Joe Biden says he is working to achieve a sustained pause in fighting in Palestinian territory Continue reading…Joe Biden says he is working to achieve a sustained pause in fighting in Palestinian territory Continue reading…

Read MoreSuch a major agreement could boost the Egyptian economy, which is facing a dire foreign exchange crisis.Such a major agreement could boost the Egyptian economy, which is facing a dire foreign exchange crisis.

Read MoreThe Russian leader was given the opportunity to expound familiar grievances unchallenged.The Russian leader was given the opportunity to expound familiar grievances unchallenged.

Read MoreAs I reported from across Lahore on election day, one thing became clear: It’s a closer contest than many had predicted.As I reported from across Lahore on election day, one thing became clear: It’s a closer contest than many had predicted.

Read More Vladimir Putin claimed that jailed American journalist Evan Gershkovich had been caught “red-handed” with classified information that he had obtained from one of his sources in a clandestine manner. Vladimir Putin claimed that jailed American journalist Evan Gershkovich had been caught “red-handed” with classified information that he had obtained from one of his…

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Read MoreUS President Joe Biden accidentally referred to Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the “president of Mexico”.US President Joe Biden accidentally referred to Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the “president of Mexico”.

Read MoreIsrael’s deception campaign against UNRWA does not seem to be working as expected. Why?Israel’s deception campaign against UNRWA does not seem to be working as expected. Why?

Read More Consultancy’s global executive says report suggests there’s no evidence confidential information was used for commercial gain Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast PwC has faced furious rebuke from politicians, the country’s tax office and a regulator for repeatedly refusing to share a report it used to…

Read More Legislation banning the use of the devices, which have been linked to deaths in custody, passes in NSW with cross-party support Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Advocates are calling for a nationwide ban on spit hoods – which have been linked to deaths in custody…

Read More Two removed posts showed screenshots of tweets shared by Australian Electoral Commission about voting multiple times Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Facebook posts allegedly misrepresenting the Australian Electoral Commission’s statements about voting multiple times in the voice…

Read More Senators say bill will ‘clean up Australia’s airline industry through ensuring concrete protections for passengers’ hit by flight delays Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Coalition will move to force the Albanese government to bring in an…

Read MoreThe findings into Joe Biden’s handling of classified files reignite debate over his age and competency.The findings into Joe Biden’s handling of classified files reignite debate over his age and competency.

Read MoreViolence broke out in Uttarakhand state after authorities demolished a mosque, alleging it was illegal.Violence broke out in Uttarakhand state after authorities demolished a mosque, alleging it was illegal.