Month: March 2024

Read More State of emergency declared after Singapore-flagged vessel collides with Francis Scott Key Bridge Baltimore bridge collapse – live updates A bridge in the US city of Baltimore has snapped and collapsed after a ship collided with one of its support columns. Rescuers are searching the water for survivors and the state’s governor has…

Read More The Wikileaks founder was granted a reprieve, as the US seeks to try him on espionage charges A court in London has ruled in favor of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday, granting him a new appeal against extradition to the US. The publisher is facing up to 175 years in jail under…

Read More The happy clappy era for the Western European bloc is over, as “tough guy” Emmanuel Macron emerges to lead it into battle The EU does not intend to die for the Donbass. This was stated by its foreign policy commissioner Josep Borrell last week. The leaders of the countries of the Western European…

Read More WikiLeaks founder given opportunity to argue case against removal from UK to face espionage charges at full appeal hearing Julian Assange has been handed a reprieve in his fight against extradition to the US after two judges granted the WikiLeaks founder permission to appeal against his removal from the UK. If Assange had…

Read MoreNature of probe not revealed, but raids follow sex offence allegations, including trafficking, made by ex-girlfriend.Nature of probe not revealed, but raids follow sex offence allegations, including trafficking, made by ex-girlfriend.

Read More PM to face questions on strategic thinking in government, economy and public services, and global issues from Commons Liaison committee Good morning. The Commons rises for the Easter recess at the end of today, but before that happens Rishi Sunak has meetings with two of Westminster’s more high-profile bodies: cabinet, and the Commons…

Read More As many as 20 people are believed to be in the water as emergency services deal with ‘developing mass casualty incident’ As many as 20 people are believed to be in the water as emergency services deal with ‘developing mass casualty incident’

Read More $300 million allocated for Kiev in a stopgap US spending bill last week won’t go to new arms shipments, the outlet has said A $300 million spending package for Ukraine approved by the US Congress last week will not provide fresh aid for Kiev because the money was actually spent months ago, Politico…

Read More Authorities trying to rescue people after vessel crashes into bridge in early hours of Tuesday morning Here are the latest images from Baltimore. The Synergy Marine Group, manager of the Singapore-flagged container ship, the Dali, has said that all crew members, including two pilots, have been accounted for and there are no reports…

Read More Landing ship ‘not combat-capable’ say Ukraine’s navy as investigations continue into the Moscow terror attack Good morning, it has just passed 10.30am in Kyiv and 11.30am in Moscow. Welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian navy has claimed a tactical victory after it said it had struck…

Read More Johnny Mercer given 10 days to reveal source of claims British troops engaged in war crimes The minister for veterans’ affairs, Johnny Mercer, has been given 10 days to reveal the source of allegations British troops engaged in war crimes in Afghanistan, or face a potential prison sentence. Mercer in effect admitted last…

Read More ‘Wrong to selectively point to religious texts to make political point,’ says Singapore’s law minister ‘Wrong to selectively point to religious texts to make political point,’ says Singapore’s law minister

Read More Revelation comes a day after Britain and US announce sanctions against China over cyberattack on MPs and voters Revelation comes a day after Britain and US announce sanctions against China over cyberattack on MPs and voters

Read MoreThe UN Security Council has adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire on Gaza.The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire on Gaza.

Read More The bloc should aim to create “a European pillar inside NATO,” the top diplomat has said The EU must increase its military capacity and internal cooperation, but that does not mean it should aspire to a single army, the bloc’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, has said. In an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour…

Read MoreAuthorities say emergency personnel were on scene and rescue efforts were under way.Authorities say emergency personnel were on scene and rescue efforts were under way.

Read More Israeli foreign minister says vote told Hamas ‘you don’t have to hurry’ as group rejects latest deal offer See all of our Israel-Gaza war coverage Lorenzo Tondo and Quique Kierszenbaum in Jerusalem have the latest on what has been a simmering row in Israeli politics: A proposed bill to extend compulsory military service…

Read More Baltimore Police say they have been notified of the bridge’s partial collapse and that a number of people are believed to be in the water Baltimore Police say they have been notified of the bridge’s partial collapse and that a number of people are believed to be in the water

Read MoreDemocratic Unitary Platform denounces ‘violation’ of voter rights after being unable to field rival to incumbent Maduro.Democratic Unitary Platform denounces ‘violation’ of voter rights after being unable to field rival to incumbent Maduro.

Read More Mayor says rescue efforts are under way after large vessel crashed into Francis Scott Key Bridge A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a large boat collided with it early on Tuesday morning, sending multiple vehicles into the water. At about 1.30am, a vessel crashed into the…

Read More A local man whose property is on the Herbert River in Cordelia said the reptile had ‘started to come for us’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A nearly 4-metre crocodile which has been “stalking” animals and people…

Read MoreReal Madrid winger says he ‘will stay because that way the racists can continue to see my face more and more’.Real Madrid winger says he ‘will stay because that way the racists can continue to see my face more and more’.

Read More Parts of South Australia, NSW and Victoria can expect heavy rain as remnants of Cyclone Megan and a low-pressure trough over the Northern Territory and Queensland move south Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Parts of south-east Australia…

Read MoreThe man said he had gotten stuck while looking for his phone, but police say he fled a crime scene.The man said he had gotten stuck while looking for his phone, but police say he fled a crime scene.

Read More Former chairman Chen Xuyuan accepted millions in return for help with contracting, investment options and event management, state media report court as saying The former chief of China’s national football association, Chen Xuyuan, has been sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes, state media reported on Tuesday, after one of the biggest…

Read MoreChen Xuyuan’s sentencing concludes a wide-ranging anticorruption probe involving top football officials in China.Chen Xuyuan’s sentencing concludes a wide-ranging anticorruption probe involving top football officials in China.

Read MoreStaff warned that language in national broadcaster’s coverage ‘favoured the Israeli narrative over objective reporting’.Staff warned that language in national broadcaster’s coverage ‘favoured the Israeli narrative over objective reporting’.

Read MoreIsrael reacts angrily after a UN resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages.Israel reacts angrily after a UN resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

Read MoreMen dressed as devils – “talciguines” – whip the faithful in a playful Easter tradition in El Salvador.Men dressed as devils – “talciguines” – whip the faithful in a playful Easter tradition in El Salvador.

Read MoreUS presidential candidate says October 7 Hamas attack was brutal, but Israel is now losing international support.US presidential candidate says October 7 Hamas attack was brutal, but Israel is now losing international support.

Read More For years Haredi men have been allowed to continue Torah study, but proposal could force some to enlist A proposed bill to extend compulsory military service to ultra-Orthodox students, historically exempt from conscription, has ignited a fierce debate in Israel, with Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly warning that failure to pass the law could jeopardise…

Read More From expensive rent to efforts to keep up with fashion, a young man’s missives on display in Cumbria are relatable to today When Ben Browne set off on horseback from his small village in the north of England for the bright lights of London in 1719, his concerns were not so different from…

Read More IS-K has been described as the most aggressive IS affiliate at present IS-K has been described as the most aggressive IS affiliate at present

Read More Bill to be introduced to parliament this week will incentivise carmakers to import cleaner vehicles Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government has watered down flagship new laws aimed at disincentivising the use of high-polluting cars…

Read More Opposition leader David Crisafulli says LNP would rewrite Youth Justice Act ‘to put victims first’ if it wins October election Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Queensland Liberal National party opposition has vowed to remove the principle…