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Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan’s new prime minister
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‘Pretty dodgy’: alarm over suspect care agencies granted Home Office licence to act as visa sponsors
Read More Campaigners against labour exploitation urge government to conduct more stringent checks before awarding powers Hundreds of newly established care providers have been granted licences by the Home Office to sponsor workers from abroad, despite being newly established and having no track record of providing services in Britain, the Observer can reveal. Suspected bogus…
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‘If UNRWA goes, so do our dreams of returning home’, Palestinians fear
Read MoreResidents of the occupied West Bank fear total loss of healthcare and education, aid workers warn of escalating tensionsResidents of the occupied West Bank fear total loss of healthcare and education, aid workers warn of escalating tensions
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Leaked Crimean Bridge attack recording could deepen rift in NATO – WSJ
Read More German officials reportedly spoke about the presence of foreign troops in Ukraine, something the West has denied A leaked recording outlining the German military’s alleged plans to help Ukraine use long-range missiles to attack the Crimean Bridge could cause a rift between Berlin and its NATO allies, the Wall Street Journal reported on…
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Middle East crisis live: Hamas delegation in Cairo to hold Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks as US reports progress
Read More US official says last main sticking point appears to be agreeing a ‘defined category of vulnerable hostages’ The Israeli military said on Sunday it intensified operations in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, with the air force and artillery hitting about 50 targets within six minutes, it said, in an attempt to…
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Norway king flies home after Malaysia hospital stay
Read MoreKing Harald, 87, was fitted with a pacemaker after falling ill whilst on holiday.King Harald, 87, was fitted with a pacemaker after falling ill whilst on holiday.
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Russia-Ukraine war live: mass drone attack on Crimea reported by Russian-installed officials
Read More Unconfirmed reports and footage emerge of powerful explosions near Crimean port of Feodosia in the early hours of Sunday See all our Ukraine war coverage Hello and welcome to our ongoing live coverage of the war in Ukraine. Here is a summary of the latest developments to start with: Ukraine launched a mass…
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Dismay as UK government halts cash for world-renowned Covid programme
Read More Despite its trials saving thousands during the pandemic, funding is being stopped for the groundbreaking UK Recovery programme It changed the treatment of Covid-19 patients across the globe, saved thousands of lives by pinpointing cheap, effective drugs during the pandemic, and earned Britain widespread praise from international groups of scientists. But now government…
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Israeli protester says Israel is behaving like Nazi Germany
Read MoreThis Israeli demonstrator believes his country is treating Palestinians like Nazi Germany treated Jews in the 1930s.This Israeli demonstrator believes his country is treating Palestinians like Nazi Germany treated Jews in the 1930s.
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WHO chief outraged at reports of deaths after Rafah airstrike
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Shehbaz Sharif set to become Pakistan’s new PM after controversial election
Read MoreSharif is likely to return to the role he held until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of the vote.Sharif is likely to return to the role he held until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of the vote.
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South Korean doctors hold massive anti-government rally over medical school recruitment plan
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Spanish woman raped during motorbike tour of India with husband
Read More Victim of alleged sexual assault shares video saying she was attacked by seven men Victim of alleged sexual assault shares video saying she was attacked by seven men
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Pope labels gender ideology ‘ugliest danger’
Read More “Canceling out the differences” between men and women threatens humanity, the pontiff has said Pope Francis has condemned gender theory as the “ugly ideology of our time,” warning that erasing the distinction between the sexes poses a threat to humanity. Speaking at the international symposium ‘Man-Woman: Image of God’ in the Vatican on Friday,…
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Australian households under pressure as cost of car travel rises at triple the rate of inflation
Read More Drivers in capital cities faced increases of 12.4% in 2023 while the average driver in regional areas was hit with a 13.7% rise Australian households are under increasing budget pressure when it comes to car travel as transport costs balloon to three times the inflation rate. The typical household’s transport costs rose by…
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Labour promises to make indecent exposure ‘red flag’ offence after Sarah Everard murder
Read More ‘Fundamental review’ prompted by killer Wayne Couzens’s record of sexual crimes as a police officer Labour has pledged to overhaul the “woefully inadequate” way indecent exposure is treated in the criminal justice system after an inquiry concluded that victims were being failed. The shadow home secretary, Yvette Cooper, said the party would oversee…
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Safety fears over asthma drug after young children suffer severe side effects
Read More Campaigners call for more warnings on montelukast, after reports of night terrors, depression and other mental health events Children as young as three have suffered traumatic side effects from a blockbuster asthma drug now under review by the UK drugs regulator. Families say asthma patients, including many children, are not properly warned of…
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‘A healthy kid dies and there has been no change’: parents’ anger over lack of warnings for blockbuster asthma drug
Read More Teenager Harry Miller took his own life two years after being prescribed montelukast. His family say they were not made aware of the reported psychiatric side-effects of the drug Harry Miller was a popular teenager, appreciated for his sharp humour, ability to get on with anyone and eagerness “for the next adventure”. In…
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The budget: what Jeremy Hunt needs to do – and the pitfalls he must avoid
Read More Financial experts give their advice on the best course of action for the chancellor to take on Wednesday Senior research economist,Institute for Fiscal Studies Continue reading…Financial experts give their advice on the best course of action for the chancellor to take on WednesdaySenior research economist,Institute for Fiscal Studies Continue reading…
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LeBron James becomes first NBA player to reach 40,000 points
Read MoreThe LA Lakers forward termed the milestone ‘bittersweet’ as it came in a loss against Denver Nuggets.The LA Lakers forward termed the milestone ‘bittersweet’ as it came in a loss against Denver Nuggets.
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Heavy winter rains in Pakistan kill at least 29 as buildings collapse and landslides block roads
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Shehbaz Sharif set to become new Pakistan prime minister
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Australia to announce Gaza aid as pro-Palestine and pro-Israel supporters rally
Read More Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Sydney to demand a ceasefire while a separate pro-Israel rally against antisemitism took place in Adelaide Pro-Palestinian protesters have taken to the streets after more than 100 Gazans were killed while trying to secure food as Australia flags more humanitarian aid. About 120 Palestinians were killed as they tried…
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Threat of terrorist attack on British soil rising rapidly because of war in Gaza, MPs told
Read More Intelligence briefings raise concerns about heightened risk of terrorist activity or isolated attack in UK during Ramadan Intelligence briefings raise concerns about heightened risk of terrorist activity or isolated attack in UK during Ramadan
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Chicago ‘mansion’ tax to fund homeless services stuck in legal limbo while on the ballot
Read MoreAn unusual legal challenge may upend the future of a Chicago ballot measure that would hike a real estate tax on high-end properties sales to pay for services for homeless peopleAn unusual legal challenge may upend the future of a Chicago ballot measure that would hike a real estate tax on high-end properties sales…
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Saving Baboo the baby tiger: Inside Pakistan’s zoo-turned-rescue centre
Read MoreA zoo shut down because of animal cruelty has been transformed into a facility rescuing hundreds of wild animals.A zoo shut down because of animal cruelty has been transformed into a facility rescuing hundreds of wild animals.
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Donald Trump extends winning streak with victories in Idaho and Michigan after early Missouri result
Read More Haley campaign looks to Super Tuesday as Trump pulls further ahead Haley campaign looks to Super Tuesday as Trump pulls further ahead
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Israeli air raid on Rafah kills 14 Palestinians, many of them children
Read MoreSix children killed in latest Israeli attack on Rafah, with many more trapped under rubble, rescuer says.Six children killed in latest Israeli attack on Rafah, with many more trapped under rubble, rescuer says.
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Hero to homeless: House of Muslim man behind India tunnel rescue demolished
Read MoreRat-miner Wakeel Hasan was a national hero in December, after helping rescue 41 workers. Now, he’s on the streets.Rat-miner Wakeel Hasan was a national hero in December, after helping rescue 41 workers. Now, he’s on the streets.
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Australian who worked for foreign spies was in parliament at the time, Asio boss says
Read More Mike Burgess says actions of person who ‘sold out their country, party and former colleagues’ were legal because they predated 2018 espionage laws Podcast: listen to the interview with Asio boss Mike BurgessFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updates The Asio boss, Mike Burgess, says an Australian who worked for foreign…
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Trump wins Michigan, Missouri and Idaho nominations
Read MoreThe results give Donald Trump 247 Republican delegates, compared to challenger Nikki Haley’s 24.The results give Donald Trump 247 Republican delegates, compared to challenger Nikki Haley’s 24.
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Trump wins Republican caucuses in Michigan, Missouri, Idaho
Read MoreTrump trounces Nikki Haley in all three states, draws closer to clinching the Republican presidential nomination.Trump trounces Nikki Haley in all three states, draws closer to clinching the Republican presidential nomination.
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Dan Tehan condemns ‘big Australia’ policy but won’t reveal Coalition’s immigration plan
Read More Shadow immigration minister wants ‘better Australia’ but refuses to say what level of migration Coalition would pursue in government Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The shadow immigration minister, Dan Tehan, has criticised a “big Australia” policy but…
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Thousands of protesters march in downtown Los Angeles calling for cease-fire in Gaza
Read More The peaceful march and rally were part of pro-Palestinian demonstrations held across the country and around the world on Saturday. The peaceful march and rally were part of pro-Palestinian demonstrations held across the country and around the world on Saturday.
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The ‘banned’ Star Trek episode that promised a united Ireland
Read MoreA scene discussing Ireland’s “2024 unification” stopped the episode from being shown in the UK.A scene discussing Ireland’s “2024 unification” stopped the episode from being shown in the UK.
