Month: March 2024

Read More David Littleproud says the ‘genie’s out of the bottle’ while Adam Bandt says Greens don’t support ‘prohibition model’ for other drugs Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian government may face a fight on its plan to…

Read More South Korean authorities have issued notices to temporarily suspend the licenses of two doctors in its first punishment since trainee doctors walked off their jobs about a month ago in protest of a government plan to increase medical school enrollment. Two senior members of the Korean Medical Association received a three-month license suspension…

Read MoreJapan’s central bank begins unwinding one of the world’s most aggressive monetary easing programmes.Japan’s central bank begins unwinding one of the world’s most aggressive monetary easing programmes.

Read More A long-shelved security law that once kindled fear of eroding rights and galvanized Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement is making a comeback. Efforts to complete the legislation to protect the Chinese state will enter their final stages Tuesday, when lawmakers meet to resume their debate of the draft law and possibly vote to pass…

Read MoreThe regulator will have the power to fine clubs up to 10 percent of their turnover for noncompliance with regulations.The regulator will have the power to fine clubs up to 10 percent of their turnover for noncompliance with regulations.

Read More Prime minister tells caucus bills will only proceed with bipartisan support, saying now is not the time for divisive debate 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 threatened to shelve two draft bills on changes…

Read More Survey by Coram found nursery costs and dwindling places will put pressure on government plans Rishi Sunak’s plans to expand childcare provision in England are at risk of not living up to parents’ expectations as nursery costs surge and available places dwindle, a charity has warned. The cost of 25 hours a week…

Read More Exclusive: Former owners of Plas yn Rhiw stipulated insects be protected so given temporary home while work takes place When the 17th-century manor house in the far north-west of Wales was bequeathed to the National Trust, it came with a clear condition: the bees in the roof, which sometimes produce so much honey…

Read More Chair of Office for Space says move would boost prosperity, health and personal freedom and could help solve housing crisis A leading government adviser on cities has urged ministers to make urban areas friendlier for walking and cycling, saying this would boost prosperity, health and personal freedom, and could even help solve the…

Read MoreTesla CEO dismisses suggestion his drug use could influence the perceptions of investors.Tesla CEO dismisses suggestion his drug use could influence the perceptions of investors.

Read MoreThe 17th season of the mega-money T20 tournament begins on Friday with 10 teams vying for the title.The 17th season of the mega-money T20 tournament begins on Friday with 10 teams vying for the title.

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Read MoreThe move marks the first time the country’s central bank has raised interest rates for 17 years.The move marks the first time the country’s central bank has raised interest rates for 17 years.

Read MoreAriana Grande and Dalton Gomez are now divorcedAriana Grande and Dalton Gomez are now divorced

Read More The European bloc will double its production of artillery shells by the end of 2024, Charles Michel said The EU must reimagine its military strategy and drastically ramp up its defense production in order to help Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, European Council President Charles Michel said on Monday. He made…

Read MoreTrump struggles to secure $464 million bond in civil fraud case; New York woman completes half marathon 2 months after undergoing brain surgeryTrump struggles to secure $464 million bond in civil fraud case; New York woman completes half marathon 2 months after undergoing brain surgery

Read More SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS – A decade ago, the term “disinformation” was rarely in the national security conversation; today it’s a top concern for virtually all branches of government, and the threat of state-backed disinformation campaigns against the U.S. rated multiple mentions in the 2024 Threat Assessment Report, which was released last week.  The…

Read More Founder of Identitarian Movement, Martin Sellner, preaches superiority of European ethnic groups and was banned from Twitter in 2020 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A far-right Austrian who received donations from and communicated with the Christchurch terrorist…

Read MoreDespite myriad challenges, Haitians in US and Canada say they remain hopeful of a better future for Caribbean nation.Despite myriad challenges, Haitians in US and Canada say they remain hopeful of a better future for Caribbean nation.

Read More Cash rate held steady at 12-year high of 4.35% in move widely expected by economists Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australian borrowers have been granted another reprieve with the Reserve Bank holding its key interest rate steady…

Read More Town of Borroloola was due to be evacuated before cyclone arrived but dangerous weather prevented aircraft from landing Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Tropical Cyclone Megan has been downgraded to a tropical low in Australia’s north-east where…

Read More Government declared last year that more than 100,000 samples may need to be re-tested Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Queensland has passed laws to ensure its forensic testing service is independent and impartial after failings led to…

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Read MoreRussia’s president addresses thousands in Moscow after official figures suggest he won 87% of the vote.Russia’s president addresses thousands in Moscow after official figures suggest he won 87% of the vote.

Read MoreThe firm has benefited from the AI boom, making it the third-most valuable company in the US.The firm has benefited from the AI boom, making it the third-most valuable company in the US.

Read More Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are already extremely popular: by 2030, about 10% of the U.S. population will be on one of these drugs and the category’s sales will surpass $100 billion, according to some projections. On March 18, they got another major cultural boost from Oprah Winfrey, who shared her…

Read MoreNvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells developers conference that computing is advancing at an ‘insane’ rate.Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells developers conference that computing is advancing at an ‘insane’ rate.

Read More John Feikema and Christopher Arnet, who prosecutors say used high-powered rifles to kill three wild burros, face prison sentences Two men who used high-powered rifles to kill three wild burros in southern California’s Mojave desert more than two years ago pleaded guilty on Monday to federal charges related to the shootings, prosecutors said.…

Read MoreCritics say the criteria for new digital nomad visa are too stringent to attract remote workers in large numbers.Critics say the criteria for new digital nomad visa are too stringent to attract remote workers in large numbers.

Read MoreThe move comes decades after dozens of other Western nations took steps to ban the carcinogen.The move comes decades after dozens of other Western nations took steps to ban the carcinogen.

Read MoreFormer billionaire Hui Ka Yan has been fined and banned from the financial market for life.Former billionaire Hui Ka Yan has been fined and banned from the financial market for life.

Read More Beijing is reportedly working behind the scenes to convince the EU to invite Moscow to a potential international summit China will boycott the talks to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict unless Moscow will have a seat at the table, Politico magazine reported on Monday, citing officials familiar with the matter.  According to Politico, the message…

Read MoreAs the war enters its 754th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 754th day, these are the main developments.

Read More Man, 42, in critical condition as police arrest 27-year-old who was allegedly driving SUV that struck pair in Doonside Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A man and woman, both in their 40s, have been taken to hospital…

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