Month: March 2024

Read More Mike Burgess says security agencies ‘don’t radicalise people’ and stands by actions of police in case of 13-year-old with Islamic State ‘fixation’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Asio chief has insisted security agencies “don’t radicalise people” but admitted “dealing with minors is incredibly difficult”…

Read MoreThe US airdrop of food aid into Gaza on Saturday sparked criticism from Palestinians who called it inadequate.The US airdrop of food aid into Gaza on Saturday sparked criticism from Palestinians who called it inadequate.

Read MoreA woman who spent 11 years trying to conceive is mourning her twins, born just four months ago, who were killed in RafahA woman who spent 11 years trying to conceive is mourning her twins, born just four months ago, who were killed in Rafah

Read MoreThe sickly sweet tweegevrietjie is a visual representation of ‘the white man with a black heart who broke promises.’The sickly sweet tweegevrietjie is a visual representation of ‘the white man with a black heart who broke promises.’

Read More Regional prosecutor says he received reports of deaths in three northern settlements as jihadist violence flares About 170 people were “executed” in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional prosecutor has said, as jihadist violence flares in the junta-ruled country. On that same day, 25 February, separate…

Read More The decision has come following opposition protests against the results of the vote held in December New local and parliamentary elections will be held in the Serbian capital Belgrade, the city’s acting mayor, Aleksandar Sapic, has said. It follows weeks of protests by the opposition, which has claimed widespread violations during the initial…

Read MoreMr Sharif got parliament’s backing after a deal shut out supporters of his jailed predecessor Imran Khan.Mr Sharif got parliament’s backing after a deal shut out supporters of his jailed predecessor Imran Khan.

Read MoreProsecutors appeal for witnesses as army warns of rising risk of ‘large-scale attacks’ by militants.Prosecutors appeal for witnesses as army warns of rising risk of ‘large-scale attacks’ by militants.

Read More Israel indicated to have provisionally accepted six-week hostage and truce deal, but Palestinian official says: ‘We’re not there yet’ Middle East crisis – live updates A Hamas delegation has arrived in Cairo for talks on efforts to broker a ceasefire in the war in Gaza after indications that Israel has provisionally accepted a…

Read More The tragedy occurred in Watten, 20 miles from Calais, where a small vessel carrying 16 people overturned in a canal The tragedy occurred in Watten, 20 miles from Calais, where a small vessel carrying 16 people overturned in a canal

Read More Police launch raids as part of hunt for Ernst-Volker Staub and Burkhard Garweg, after arrest of Daniela Klette last week Police in Berlin have arrested two men as part of a hunt for two members of the Red Army Faction, previously known as the far-left militant Baader-Meinhof gang, who have been on the…

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Read More The venue’s owners have been told to put it back to its wonky glory after it was gutted by a fire and bulldozed Rebuilding a 260-year-old building that was burned to a shell and then bulldozed to a pile of rubble is no mean feat in any scenario. But rebuilding the Crooked House…

Read More Activists warn of ‘creeping restrictions on expression’ as bill forbidding schools from displaying flags is expected to clear senate Tennessee is poised to become the first state to in effect ban Pride flags in public and charter school classrooms, prompting outrage from the LGBTQ+ community. The Tennessee house advanced a bill, HB 1605,…

Read More The ex-White House chief strategist is no longer in daily contact with Trump, but his influence on the Maga right remains total Wearing an olive green jacket over a black shirt, Steve Bannon blew the doors off a subject that most other speakers had tiptoed around. “Media, I want you to suck on…

Read MoreMacron’s popular move is expected on Monday – but critics say he is using the issue for a political advantage.Macron’s popular move is expected on Monday – but critics say he is using the issue for a political advantage.

Read More The spa has faced a series of closures over recent months as a wave of seismic activity continues to affect the country The spa has faced a series of closures over recent months as a wave of seismic activity continues to affect the country

Read MoreThe couple had set up a tent to pass the night in Jharkhand state’s Dumka as seven men attacked them.The couple had set up a tent to pass the night in Jharkhand state’s Dumka as seven men attacked them.

Read MoreA boat carrying 16 migrants capsized in French waters a few kilometres from the coast, local officials say.A boat carrying 16 migrants capsized in French waters a few kilometres from the coast, local officials say.

Read More “We simply can’t let him win,” the current US president’s spouse has insisted Donald Trump poses a threat for women due to his views on abortion, and should be prevented from returning to the White House, US First Lady Jill Biden has said. Her husband, US President Joe Biden, “spent his entire career…

Read More Nominated candidate of eight-party coalition takes office after gathering of national assembly Shehbaz Sharif has been sworn in as prime minister of Pakistan after an election that was riddled with allegations of rigging and irregularities. Sharif, of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) party, was the nominated candidate of a new eight-party coalition…

Read More Chancellor understood to be considering move towards headline Labour policy in this week’s budget It would be an “abject humiliation” for the Tories if they implemented Labour’s policy of abolishing non-dom status, the shadow cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson has said. The abolition of the status, which gives generous tax breaks to some of…

Read MoreFacing a rebellion in his party and starvation in Gaza, will the Biden administration consider a new approach to Israel?Facing a rebellion in his party and starvation in Gaza, will the Biden administration consider a new approach to Israel?

Read More Katie Porter faces multiple headwinds to advancing in the March 5 primary, including low turnout and millions of dollars being spent to boost Republican Steve Garvey. Katie Porter faces multiple headwinds to advancing in the March 5 primary, including low turnout and millions of dollars being spent to boost Republican Steve Garvey.

Read More Families gather in Kuala Lumpur to honour the missing and say answers are needed for sake of flight safety Families of passengers who were onboard the lost Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 have called for a renewed search operation as they gathered ahead of the 10-year anniversary of its disappearance, saying answers are needed…

Read More Questions about UK Coastguard’s reliance on charity after lifeboat volunteers asked to cover for Border Force to aid stricken vessel A volunteer for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) allegedly accused Border Force crews of “not doing their job”, during a spat in which the charity refused a coastguard request to rescue a…

Read More Plea to protect arts funding as a growing number of city and county councils face bankruptcy Sir Simon Rattle, the world-renowned British conductor, has urged the government not to slash crucial tax relief for orchestras, after the collapse of regional funding for the arts. Speaking to the Observer this ­weekend, Rattle, who made…

Read More Community representatives say a ‘good sendoff’ is a religious necessity, but others say it introduces a competitive element The latest addition to Ballyhaunis cemetery in Ireland’s County Mayo towers over neighbouring headstones in a blaze of white marble and ornamentation. Rose-wreathed pillars frame a tableau of statues showing Jesus, angels, cherubim and biblical…

Read MoreThe majority of deaths reported in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.The majority of deaths reported in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Read More Slovakia was temporarily provided with the SAMP/T last year, which is now needed “elsewhere,” PM Robert Fico says Italy plans to withdraw its SAMP/T surface-based air defense system from Slovakia, according to media reports on Saturday, citing Prime Minister Robert Fico. The system in question was temporarily deployed to Slovakia last year to…

Read MoreThe International Rescue Committee president discusses the urgent international responses required for ongoing crises.The International Rescue Committee president discusses the urgent international responses required for ongoing crises.

Read MoreA Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo as US officials say Israel is close to accepting a new ceasefire deal.A Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo as US officials say Israel is close to accepting a new ceasefire deal.

Read More US military planes airdropped food into Gaza on Saturday, 2 March, as emergency humanitarian assistance approved by Joe Biden began. US military planes airdropped food into Gaza on Saturday, 2 March, as emergency humanitarian assistance approved by Joe Biden began.

Read MorePolice issue urgent appeal for help as they struggle to hold back gangs trying to storm the prison in major escalation.Police issue urgent appeal for help as they struggle to hold back gangs trying to storm the prison in major escalation.