Month: March 2024

Read MoreManila says confrontation near Second Thomas Shoal wounded three of its soldiers and caused severe damage to its vessel.Manila says confrontation near Second Thomas Shoal wounded three of its soldiers and caused severe damage to its vessel.

Read MoreAs the war enters its 760th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 760th day, these are the main developments.

Read More National Audit Office says merging DfID with Foreign Office has led to loss of dedicated senior roles Britain’s capability and expertise on foreign aid has been diminished since international development was merged into the Foreign Office, the UK’s public spending watchdog has found. The National Audit Office, which reports to parliament on public…

Read More Exclusive: Surge in nurses originally from outside the EU moving overseas prompts concern Britain is a ‘staging post’ in their careers Almost 9,000 foreign nurses a year are leaving the UK to work abroad, amid a sudden surge in nurses quitting the already understaffed NHS for better-paid jobs elsewhere. The rise in nurses…

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Read MoreS Iswaran accused of receiving gifts worth $14,000 from individual who had business dealings with Transport Ministry.S Iswaran accused of receiving gifts worth $14,000 from individual who had business dealings with Transport Ministry.

Read More Southern lights may be visible in Tasmania, along Victoria’s coastline and on Western Australia’s south-west coast Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The spectacular aurora australis could be visible from Victoria to Western Australia this week after a…

Read MoreFour suspects charged with terrorism as Russia observes a day of mourning over deadliest attack in two decades.Four suspects charged with terrorism as Russia observes a day of mourning over deadliest attack in two decades.

Read MoreIt was minutes before the start of a concert by the popular rock band, Picnic, at a massive auditorium at Crocus City Hall, an entertainment complex on the northwestern outskirts of MoscowIt was minutes before the start of a concert by the popular rock band, Picnic, at a massive auditorium at Crocus City Hall,…

Read More SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS — Along with expressions of sympathy for the victims and pledges to bring the perpetrators to justice, Russia’s response to Friday’s deadly attack on a concert hall has been an across-the-board campaign of disinformation. The Kremlin and its surrogates spent the weekend suggesting – with no evidence – that Ukrainians…

Read MoreDeadline for Trump’s bond approaching; Man turns Easter egg order mishap into charity opportunityDeadline for Trump’s bond approaching; Man turns Easter egg order mishap into charity opportunity

Read More While the Minns government has made strides on wages, many of its promises – on renting, buses and the environment – remain unfulfilled It’s been a year since New South Wales voters kicked out the Coalition – backing Labor for the first time in a decade. The new premier, Chris Minns, promised to…

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Read More The alert was increased after gunmen killed nearly 140 people in Russia France has raised the terrorism alert level across the country following an attack on a packed music venue in Russia, which left 137 people dead. On Friday, four Tajik nationals opened fire inside the Crocus City Hall outside Moscow and set…

Read MoreUK leader says investment is vital in ‘more dangerous and contested world.’UK leader says investment is vital in ‘more dangerous and contested world.’

Read MoreA court statement said two of the suspects accepted their guilt in the assault after being charged in the preliminary hearing, though the men’s condition raised questions about whether they were speaking freely.A court statement said two of the suspects accepted their guilt in the assault after being charged in the preliminary hearing, though…

Read MoreEarly results show Bassirou Diomaye Faye in the lead but his rival from ruling coalition says a run-off will be needed.Early results show Bassirou Diomaye Faye in the lead but his rival from ruling coalition says a run-off will be needed.

Read More The inmates could be exchanged for 40 Israeli hostages held by Hamas, reports say Israel has agreed to release between 700 and 800 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 40 hostages still held by Hamas, Israeli media reported on Sunday, citing officials familiar with the matter. If successful, the swap would be part of…

Read MoreSeveral rivals declare Bassirou Diomaye Faye winner of the delayed election as votes are still being counted.Several rivals declare Bassirou Diomaye Faye winner of the delayed election as votes are still being counted.

Read More Head of agency says military authorities told UN that convoys will no longer be approved amid ‘man-made famine’ The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, said on Sunday that Israel had definitively barred it from making aid deliveries in northern Gaza, where the threat of famine is highest. “Despite the tragedy unfolding…

Read More The two-day 19km-long track is a tourism boost to the area, which was hit hard by bushfires and La Niña Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A $10m walking track in the Blue Mountains has been opened by…

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Read MoreWhat the world can learn from innovative designs in a future with scarce resources.What the world can learn from innovative designs in a future with scarce resources.

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Read More Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the president of the Philippines, is a stark contrast to his predecessor – and besides, Washington has dirt on him The Philippines has been a treaty ally of the United States since 1951, almost as long as it’s been an independent country. Before that, it was a colony of the…

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Read MorePhysicists believe a new experiment could prove their existence and answer fundamental questions about our Universe.Physicists believe a new experiment could prove their existence and answer fundamental questions about our Universe.

Read MoreA tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.A tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.

Read More Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden to update MPs on cyber-attacks by Beijing, some of whom may also have been targets The personal details of millions of voters are believed to have been accessed in an attack by China on Britain’s democratic process, ministers will say. MPs and peers are thought to be among…

Read More Average monthly donations rose by nearly 40% to £65, with poorest areas among the most generous The British public donated a record £13.9bn to charity in 2023, with people in some of the country’s least affluent areas among the most generous, a report reveals. The total marks a 9% increase on the 2022…

Read More Survey finds many ex-military personnel fear being misunderstood and are reluctant to seek professional help More than half of England’s army veterans have experienced mental or physical health issues since returning to civilian life, and some are reluctant to share their experiences, a survey has revealed. The survey of 4,910 veterans, commissioned jointly…

Read More Leading social scientists issue warning after call by business leaders and London Stock Exchange More than 20 leading social scientists have warned the UK’s biggest investment companies and pension funds that allowing US-style executive pay packages could “create a significant risk of higher inequality” and “much worse lower levels of happiness, health and…

Read More British properties are ‘expensive, cramped and ageing’ compared with other similar economies, says Resolution Foundation The UK’s “expensive, cramped and ageing” housing stock fares poorly compared with other advanced countries, analysis by a thinktank suggests. Households are paying more than other countries – but getting less in return, the Resolution Foundation said. Continue…

Read MoreSuspects face a Moscow court accused of an act of terrorism at Crocus City Hall, where 137 people were killed.Suspects face a Moscow court accused of an act of terrorism at Crocus City Hall, where 137 people were killed.

Read MoreDan ap Dafydd accidentally ordered 80 cases of chocolate Easter eggs for his store on a small Scottish Island — he meant to order just 80 eggs total. But he’s managed to turn the hundreds of extra eggs into an opportunity to raise money for charity. Ian Lee has the story.Dan ap Dafydd accidentally…