Month: February 2024

Read More Families who suffered harmful effects of hormone pregnancy tests not included in patient safety commissioner’s review Campaigners have accused the UK government of betraying them, after a review of redress for victims of health scandals excluded families affected by the hormone pregnancy test Primodos. A report published today by the patient safety commissioner,…

Read MoreA look at the fear of growing up in a doomsday cult and believing that, any day now, the world may end.A look at the fear of growing up in a doomsday cult and believing that, any day now, the world may end.

Read More Helicopter stationed at Air Station Miramar was last seen in Pine Valley, 35 miles east of city, after rainstorms drenched area San Diego county sheriff’s search teams are looking for a Marine Corps helicopter reported overdue early on Wednesday, a watch commander said. The sheriff’s department was notified at 1am that the craft…

Read More KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb 07 (IPS) – Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) provisions in international trade and investment agreements – long abused by opportunists with means – are slowly being rejected by cautious governments. Read the full story, “Neocolonial ISDS, Abused, Biased, Costly, and Grossly Unfair”, on globalissues.org → KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb 07…

Read More The president’s choice of apparel shows the “sick psychology” of the links between Washington and Kiev, Vivek Ramaswamy says US President Joe Biden’s decision to wear a tie with the colors of the Ukrainian flag is truly bewildering given that Vladimir Zelensky has never done such a thing despite receiving billions of dollars…

Read More Joe Biden is making sweeping wins in the Democratic primaries, but this isn’t stopping the jabs made at his age Joe Biden is making sweeping wins in the Democratic primaries, but this isn’t stopping the jabs made at his age

Read MoreThe influx has caused Joe Biden a massive political headache ahead of the presidential election.The influx has caused Joe Biden a massive political headache ahead of the presidential election.

Read More Experts say the 5BX regime could have benefits for the king’s recovery since his recent cancer diagnosis While King Charles’s health has been in the spotlight in recent days after his cancer diagnosis, the 75-year-old monarch has long been hailed by those around him as a fitness fan. His wife, Queen Camilla, has…

Read MoreAs Israel escalates its military engagement with Hamas in Gaza, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began a regional tour pressing for an immediate ceasefire and the safe return of hostages.As Israel escalates its military engagement with Hamas in Gaza, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began a regional tour pressing for an immediate…

Read More Shane Gillis will host SNL on 24 February Shane Gillis will host SNL on 24 February

Read More ‘Of all the weeks to say that,’ says Keir Starmer in angry response to prime minister’s remark UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has angrily confronted Rishi Sunak in the Commons after the prime minister derided Labour’s policy on transgender rights after he was told the mother of the murdered teenager…

Read MoreWhen the cameras stop rolling and the press vests come off, how do the journalists who cover war cope?When the cameras stop rolling and the press vests come off, how do the journalists who cover war cope?

Read MoreControversial Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino is the latest star to have her career upended by personal scandal.Controversial Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino is the latest star to have her career upended by personal scandal.

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Read More Labour leader says it was not the time for PM’s comment while parent of murdered trans teen is in the Commons gallery Rishi Sunak starts by wishing the king a speedy recovery. Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question at PMQs. Continue reading…Labour leader says it was not the…

Read More Minister met union officials and representatives from co-operative movement to discuss mutualisation Business live – latest updates The government held “constructive” talks with Post Office workers on Wednesday about transferring ownership of the service to post office operators, as future governance of the business comes under scrutiny in the wake of the Horizon…

Read More Activists will cross the continent visiting areas where the practice is prevalent to revive progress in protecting women and girls African female genital mutilation survivors will lead thousands of campaigners in a two-year “caravan campaign” across the continent, calling for an end to the practice. Organised by #FrontlineEndingFGM, a group of grassroots activists…

Read MoreThe group suggests a hostage-prisoner swap and full Israeli withdrawal in plans branded “over the top” by Joe Biden.The group suggests a hostage-prisoner swap and full Israeli withdrawal in plans branded “over the top” by Joe Biden.

Read MoreThe 10-month conflict has created one of the world’s ‘largest displacement and protection crises’, UN agencies say.The 10-month conflict has created one of the world’s ‘largest displacement and protection crises’, UN agencies say.

Read More Ukraine has ‘truly changed security situation in Black Sea with help of drones’, says Zelensky Ukraine has ‘truly changed security situation in Black Sea with help of drones’, says Zelensky

Read MoreBomb blasts targeting candidates’ offices killed at least two dozen people a day before Pakistan’s national elections.Bomb blasts targeting candidates’ offices killed at least two dozen people a day before Pakistan’s national elections.

Read More Watch the moment a kind delivery man rescued a runaway pet bulldog that wandered on a highway in Thailand. Watch the moment a kind delivery man rescued a runaway pet bulldog that wandered on a highway in Thailand.

Read More The Yemeni militant group targeted two commercial vessels, causing minor damage and no injuries, according to the Pentagon Houthi forces fired several ballistic missiles at cargo ships off the Yemeni coast on Tuesday, US Central Command has said in a statement. Since mid-October, the Yemen-based militant group has launched multiple drones and missiles…

Read More Met Office issues amber weather warnings with up to 25cm of snow forecast to fall on higher areas The Met Office has issued two rare amber weather warnings, with heavy snow and ice forecast to hit the UK on Thursday. One warning is in place from 8am-3pm covering large parts of north Wales…

Read More Andrei Medvedev described running as Russian guards shot at him Andrei Medvedev described running as Russian guards shot at him

Read More At least 31 captives have perished in the Palestinian enclave, officials have estimated Nearly 25% of hostages still being held by the Palestinian armed group Hamas have been declared dead, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). However, the New York Times is reporting, citing sources, that this number could be much higher.…

Read MoreDeadly early morning attacks hit Kyiv and other cities, killing at least three civilians.Deadly early morning attacks hit Kyiv and other cities, killing at least three civilians.

Read More There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the explosions in the country’s southwest that has killed at least 24. (Image credit: Fareed Khan/AP) There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the explosions in the country’s southwest that has killed at least 24.

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Read MoreAn investigation is under way into what led to the man’s accident on a high walkway on Tuesday.An investigation is under way into what led to the man’s accident on a high walkway on Tuesday.

Read More The former Fox host alleges that the Biden administration wanted to derail his plans to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin Allegations that the administration of US President Joe Biden tried to stop journalist Tucker Carlson from interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin are “ridiculous”, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a daily…

Read MoreTwo explosions kill at least 20 people ahead of a poll marred by violence and claims of rigging.Two explosions kill at least 20 people ahead of a poll marred by violence and claims of rigging.

Read More Swedish officials have closed their investigation into the mystery explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany. Swedish officials have closed their investigation into the mystery explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany.

Read MorePresident Aliyev widely expected to win another term after takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh breakaway enclave.President Aliyev widely expected to win another term after takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh breakaway enclave.

Read MoreThere will be no honeymoon period for winners of this week’s pivotal 2024 polls as economic challenges loom large.There will be no honeymoon period for winners of this week’s pivotal 2024 polls as economic challenges loom large.