Month: March 2024

Read MoreUSAID said some 5.5 million people in Haiti – nearly half the population – need humanitarian aid​.USAID said some 5.5 million people in Haiti – nearly half the population – need humanitarian aid​.

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Read More Speaking ahead of the party’s spring conference, the Liberal Democrat leader challenges the Tories and Labour to find consensus on financial package for the NHS Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have been challenged to sign up to cross-party talks finally resolving the impasse over social care, as part of a Liberal Democrat plea…

Read MoreFlames spread throughout the Al-Ahram Studio in Giza with three surrounding buildings evacuated.Flames spread throughout the Al-Ahram Studio in Giza with three surrounding buildings evacuated.

Read More The woman was walking with her male friend in the Low Tatras mountain range when they encountered the brown bear The woman was walking with her male friend in the Low Tatras mountain range when they encountered the brown bear

Read MoreThe soldiers were on a mission to stop the conflict between two communities in the Bomadi region.The soldiers were on a mission to stop the conflict between two communities in the Bomadi region.

Read More A long list of grievances presented by the US ambassador has attracted a frosty reception in Budapest A keynote speech by the US ambassador to Hungary, David Pressman, sounded more like a “leftist activist” talk than a statement “worthy of an ambassador,” State Secretary at Budapest’s foreign ministry Tamas Menczer has said. Pressman…

Read More FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. — Several people were shot after gunfire erupted early Saturday in a suburban Philadelphia township, forcing cancellation of a St. Patrick’s Day parade and shutting down a children’s theme park, authorities said. Middletown Township police said Saturday morning that there were “confirmed shootings” in neighboring Falls Township in Eastern Pennsylvania…

Read MoreItaly beat Wales in Cardiff to achieve their most successful Six Nations and consign their hosts to their first Wooden Spoon in 21 years.Italy beat Wales in Cardiff to achieve their most successful Six Nations and consign their hosts to their first Wooden Spoon in 21 years.

Read More Police investigate discovery of about 50 hares, an owl and a kestrel at door of Broughton community shop A police investigation has been launched after dozens of dead animals were left outside a shop in Broughton. The Broughton community shop in Hampshire said it was “shocked” to discover the bodies of about 50…

Read MoreStudents in Belgorod – which is near the border with Ukraine – will not go to school early next week.Students in Belgorod – which is near the border with Ukraine – will not go to school early next week.

Read MoreThailand became the first country in Asia to fully decriminalise cannabis in 2022.Thailand became the first country in Asia to fully decriminalise cannabis in 2022.

Read More A children’s theme park and local mall have been closed as a precaution A children’s theme park and local mall have been closed as a precaution

Read MoreUkraine launched a series of attacks as Russians entered the second day of voting in the presidential election.Ukraine launched a series of attacks as Russians entered the second day of voting in the presidential election.

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Read More The EU leadership should “start trembling,” Viktor Orban tells crowd at event commemorating national revolution Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that he and his supporters are ready to march on Brussels to defend their country’s sovereignty within the EU. Orban gave the warning on Friday in a fiery speech dedicated to…

Read More None of the 145 people aboard the plane were injured, a United spokesperson said None of the 145 people aboard the plane were injured, a United spokesperson said

Read More Watch live as the Chicago River is dyed green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day on Saturday (16 March).St. Patrick’s Day falls on Sunday this year, but the Windy City is starting its celebrations a day early. Watch live as the Chicago River is dyed green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day on Saturday (16…

Read MoreThe Wall Street Journal report also says the Food and Drug Administration is helping to investigate the Facebook owner.The Wall Street Journal report also says the Food and Drug Administration is helping to investigate the Facebook owner.

Read More NEW DELHI — India on Saturday announced its 6-week-long general elections will start on April 19, with most surveys predicting a victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. Voting in the world’s largest democracy will stretch over seven phases, with different states voting at different times and…

Read More Singer was praised for earlier allowing distribution of Plan B at her shows, but is now stepping back citing the presence of children Olivia Rodrigo has reportedly stepped in to halt the distribution of free contraceptives and the morning-after pill at her concerts, days after the American singer was praised for encouraging young…

Read MoreGething will be the first Black leader of a government in the U.K. – and, by some definitions, of any European country.Gething will be the first Black leader of a government in the U.K. – and, by some definitions, of any European country.

Read More ‘No one from Luke’s 32 Bridge team prevented anyone from Riley’s party from leaving the venue with him,’ the owners said ‘No one from Luke’s 32 Bridge team prevented anyone from Riley’s party from leaving the venue with him,’ the owners said

Read More Boats and a helicopter are searching in and near the Cumberland River for any sign of Mr Strain Boats and a helicopter are searching in and near the Cumberland River for any sign of Mr Strain

Read More Peter Navarro is appealing his conviction for contempt of Congress after he refused to cooperate with the January 6 House inquiry Donald Trump White House official Peter Navarro appealed to the US supreme court on Friday to allow him to stay out of prison as he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction. Navarro…

Read More Before Robert Card killed 18 last year, police had opportunity to seize his guns and place him in custody after several incidents Law enforcement should have seized a man’s guns and put him in protective custody weeks before he committed Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, a report found Friday. An independent commission has been…

Read MoreShe was walking with a male companion when they were set upon by a bear, local officials say.She was walking with a male companion when they were set upon by a bear, local officials say.

Read More Two incidents happened 10 days apart in Shoreditch but are linked, Met said A search is under way after a woman and a man were injured in suspected crossbow attacks in east London. The two incidents were 10 days apart in Shoreditch but are linked, the Metropolitan police said. Continue reading…Two incidents happened…

Read MoreThe humanitarian crisis in Haiti is worsening as escalating gang violence rips the Caribbean nation apart. On Friday, the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a plan to create a transitional presidential council on the island is moving forward to try and restore stability as political turmoil drives a rise in hunger.The humanitarian…

Read More The German chancellor has clarified that profits obtained from Moscow’s funds held in the EU will be used to arm Kiev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that interest accrued from Russian assets frozen in the EU will be used to purchase weapons for Ukraine. Soon after Russia launched its military operation against…

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Read More After no reported cases of wild polio for 19 weeks, vaccination efforts boosted at last endemic spots in Pakistan and Afghanistan The world is “tantalisingly close” to eradicating polio – with no confirmed cases of wild polio anywhere so far this year. But experts warn that vaccination efforts – and funding – must…

Read MoreWith the approaching Russian presidential election predetermined, what are the hopes of young Russians?With the approaching Russian presidential election predetermined, what are the hopes of young Russians?

Read MoreThe White House says it is “cautiously optimistic” about a cease-fire in Gaza after a new Hamas proposal called for a six-week pause in fighting. Israel rejected the proposal, but said it will send a team of negotiators to Qatar this week.The White House says it is “cautiously optimistic” about a cease-fire in Gaza…

Read MoreThe first maritime aid shipment has reached Gaza, bringing 200 tons of desperately needed food to the war-ravaged territory. The move comes amid a deepening rift between President Joe Biden and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Friday, Netanyahu approved an Israeli military plan for a ground invasion of Rafah, which the White House…