Month: March 2024

Read MoreUS accuses Apple of monopolising the smartphone market in landmark lawsuit against the tech giantUS accuses Apple of monopolising the smartphone market in landmark lawsuit against the tech giant

Read More The Gaza war and a series of Quran burnings have led to a heightened risk, Denmark’s security and intelligence agency says The terrorism threat in Denmark has “intensified” over the past year and remains ‘serious’ – the second highest of five levels – the national security and intelligence agency (PET) said on Thursday.…

Read More The US blocked a similar resolution submitted by Arab states one month ago The US blocked a similar resolution submitted by Arab states one month ago

Read More Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz wore a Vladimir Putin mask on the House floor during President Biden’s impeachment hearing Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz wore a Vladimir Putin mask on the House floor during President Biden’s impeachment hearing

Read MoreThe Justice Department has announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors and stifles innovationThe Justice Department has announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors…

Read More Kyiv officials say mix of ballistic and cruise missiles all knocked out of the sky – with at least 17 people injured Kyiv officials say mix of ballistic and cruise missiles all knocked out of the sky – with at least 17 people injured

Read More The family speak out about the moments leading up to the point their son, Sebastian, vanished from his Tennessee bedroom The family speak out about the moments leading up to the point their son, Sebastian, vanished from his Tennessee bedroom

Read More NEW YORK, Mar 21 (IPS) – At the half-way point of the 2030 Agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) “are in deep trouble.” The need to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals has never been more urgent as only approximately 12% of targets are currently on track. “Planet” is equally at risk…

Read More CAIRO, Mar 21 (IPS) – Egypt’s economy continues to face significant challenges, but amidst these, the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project emerges as a beacon of hope. Read the full story, “Fueling Future: Dabaa Nuclear Project Offers Light in Egypt’s Economic Gloom”, on globalissues.org → CAIRO, Mar 21 (IPS) – Egypt’s economy continues…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Mar 21 (IPS) – In the developing world, land rights for women remain tenuous in the agricultural sector. But if women farmers are recognized as landowners in their own right, it can lead to greater economic empowerment and be a positive step towards eradicating poverty. Read the full story, “Womens Land…

Read MoreFootball’s world governing body faces backlash for ‘hypocritical’ silence as Israel faces Iceland as the war rages on.Football’s world governing body faces backlash for ‘hypocritical’ silence as Israel faces Iceland as the war rages on.

Read MoreElon Musk’s brain chip company Neuralink has showed its first patient appearing to play online chess using his mind.Elon Musk’s brain chip company Neuralink has showed its first patient appearing to play online chess using his mind.

Read More Police said man arrested near scene of fire in Hackney made threatening and ‘allegedly antisemitic’ comments Police have launched an investigation into a house fire in east London and are examining whether it was an antisemitic hate crime. The Metropolitan police said a man in his 60s arrested near the scene of the…

Read More The spending bill comes as the government is set to shut down this weekend The spending bill comes as the government is set to shut down this weekend

Read MoreThe government is set to be sworn in on April 2 but could face strong resistance from the far-right Chega party.The government is set to be sworn in on April 2 but could face strong resistance from the far-right Chega party.

Read More Police say an accomplice staged a “brazen” and “violent” attack to break an inmate out of an Idaho prison Police say an accomplice staged a “brazen” and “violent” attack to break an inmate out of an Idaho prison

Read More Former president blasts New York Attorney General Letitia James as an ‘insane radical’ in a desperate plea for cash – claiming Democrats are trying to ‘intimidate’ him into abandoning his campaign for the White House Former president blasts New York Attorney General Letitia James as an ‘insane radical’ in a desperate plea for…

Read More The play, adapted by Robert Icke from both parts of Henry IV, stars McKellen as John Falstaff for the first time in his career and will take in Bristol, Birmingham and Newcastle after its West End run A tour of four English theatres has been announced for Player Kings, in which Sir Ian…

Read More On World Poetry Day, marked on 21 March, and #ThrowbackThursday, we looked at some poetry in motion in the General Assembly’s Third Committee on social, humanitarian and cultural affairs. Read the full story, “Stories from the UN Archive: Poetic traditions at the UN”, on globalissues.org → On World Poetry Day, marked on 21…

Read More Higher than expected figure of £8.4bn in February could derail OBR forecast for £114.1bn deficit for 2023-24 Business live – latest updates Jeremy Hunt has been handed disappointing news from the public finances after government borrowing was higher than expected in February, leaving the national debt at the highest levels since the 1960s.…

Read More Funding revealed on eve of government talks is in addition to billions of dollars to be sent to the US Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian government will seek to prop up the Aukus pact by sending A$4.6bn (£2.4bn) to the UK to clear…

Read MoreAt least 21 people were killed in the attack in the southern Afghan city, a doctor told the BBC.At least 21 people were killed in the attack in the southern Afghan city, a doctor told the BBC.

Read MoreNominations for a new Fine Gael leader open on Thursday morning following Leo Varadkar’s resignation.Nominations for a new Fine Gael leader open on Thursday morning following Leo Varadkar’s resignation.

Read More EU is preparing for elections in June and summit agenda includes Ukraine, the Middle East and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU accession candidacy The Irish prime minister, Leo Varadkar, has just revealed he is not looking for a new job in the EU. Asked by the Guardian if he was looking for a new…

Read MoreEyeing a prospective Israel-Hamas truce deal in Qatar, the US draft resolution does not demand a ceasefire now.Eyeing a prospective Israel-Hamas truce deal in Qatar, the US draft resolution does not demand a ceasefire now.

Read More The way women’s state pension age was raised plunged retirement plans into chaos with many now in line for compensation Thousands of women are owed compensation because of government failings related to the way changes to the state pension age were made, a long-awaited official report has said. The Parliamentary and Health Service…

Read MoreVo Van Thuong quit his post as the government pursues an anti-corruption drive.Vo Van Thuong quit his post as the government pursues an anti-corruption drive.

Read More The boys passed a threatening note to a teller before fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash The boys passed a threatening note to a teller before fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash

Read More Minister says ‘labelling ups and downs of life as medical conditions holds people back and drives up benefit bill’ as report comes out into women’s pensions Q; Are you feeling sorry for the Princess of Wales at the moment? Yes, says Starmer. We should leave her alone. Continue reading…Minister says ‘labelling ups and…

Read More Richard Branson has already indicated he will back takeover that will require the agreement of the group’s shareholders Nationwide Building Society is set to tale over its smaller rival Virgin Money after the pair formally agreed to a deal worth £2.9bn. The deal, which will solidify Nationwide’s position as the UK’s second largest…

Read More Chao’s blood alcohol level was nearly three times state’s legal limit Chao’s blood alcohol level was nearly three times state’s legal limit

Read More The first batch of the fighter jets will arrive from Denmark this summer, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren says The West will deliver the first batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine within the next several months, with more to come later this year, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren has said.  Denmark will…

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Read More New court documents show organisers miscalculated number of people legally allowed in venue New court documents show organisers miscalculated number of people legally allowed in venue