Month: April 2024

Read More Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin face at least two years’ jail on ‘extremism’ charges, which they deny, amid continuing crackdown on dissent Two Russian journalists have been arrested on “extremism” charges and ordered by courts there to remain in custody pending investigation and trial on accusations of working for a group founded by…

Read More The University of California has rejected calls for divestment from Israel and an academic boycott of the Mideast state, two demands driving the current wave of pro-Palestinian campus protests. The University of California has rejected calls for divestment from Israel and an academic boycott of the Mideast state, two demands driving the current…

Read More The militant group claims to have retaliated for Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon Hezbollah militants reportedly targeted several Israeli military installations, including a critical air surveillance base on Mount Meron with a barrage of rockets and drones on Saturday, after a series of Israeli airstrikes targeted southern Lebanon earlier in the day. Dozens…

Read More Four buildings destroyed in blast that also damaged homes in nearby villages An ammunition explosion at a base in south-western Cambodia has killed 20 soldiers and wounded several others, the prime minister has said. Hun Manet said in a Facebook post that he was “deeply shocked” when he received the news of Saturday…

Read MoreThose flouting the sweeping new morality rules could be jailed for up to 15 years.Those flouting the sweeping new morality rules could be jailed for up to 15 years.

Read MoreThe Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday released another propaganda video, which cannot be independently verified, showing two hostages, including 64-year-old Israeli-American Keith Siegel. The two were abducted by Hamas militants on Oct. 7. Debora Patta has more from Jerusalem.The Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday released another propaganda video, which cannot be independently…

Read MoreIn a tight election, the independent candidate could get enough votes to influence who wins the White House.In a tight election, the independent candidate could get enough votes to influence who wins the White House.

Read More Rallies calling for an end to gender-based violence will continue around Australia on Sunday, with Anthony Albanese joining Canberra event. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Le is now asked about social media platform Twitter and Elon Musk’s claims that efforts…

Read MorePeople are grappling with power cuts as well as extreme heat blamed on human-induced climate change.People are grappling with power cuts as well as extreme heat blamed on human-induced climate change.

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Read MoreSix arrests in quick succession show Germany is being targeted by spies but also that it is fighting back.Six arrests in quick succession show Germany is being targeted by spies but also that it is fighting back.

Read More The government’s scrapping of the Now Teach scheme, which has overdelivered on targets for older workers, has sparked an outcry Ministers have been accused of making a crisis in the recruitment of teachers even worse after axing funding to a much-praised programme helping older workers start a new career in the classroom. An…

Read More The institution hopes to ‘shift the dial’ and encourage a more diverse range of students to apply A key obstacle in the path of poorer aspiring actors is to be removed at one of the UK’s leading drama schools, the Observer can reveal. The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, one of…

Read MorePolitical and military leaders are still absorbing the extraordinary exchange of fire, writes James Landale.Political and military leaders are still absorbing the extraordinary exchange of fire, writes James Landale.

Read More Over 1,000 demonstrators joined an event organized by a member of an “established extremist group,” the police have said A large-scale rally “against Islamophobia” was held in the German northern city of Hamburg on Saturday. According to the German authorities, the event was organized by a person linked to an “established extremist group.” …

Read More Amount paid for businessman John Jacob Astor’s watch is highest ever for Titanic memorabilia, auctioneers say A gold pocket watch that was recovered from the body of the richest man on the Titanic has sold for a record-breaking £1.2m. The watch was sold on Saturday to a private collector in the US at…

Read More Robbi Mecus, 52, and climbing partner, who was rescued and hospitalized, fell from Mount Johnson in Denali national park A helicopter crew on Saturday recovered the body of a climber who died after falling about 1,000ft (305 metres) while on a steep, technical route on Mount Johnson in Alaska’s Denali national park and…

Read More Wildlife advocates are leading a call for a boycott of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming over laws that give people wide leeway to kill gray wolves with little oversight. Wildlife advocates are leading a call for a boycott of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming over laws that give people wide leeway to kill…

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Read More The announcement is another setback for Food and Drug Administration officials, who drafted the ban and predicted it would prevent hundreds of thousands of smoking-related deaths over 40 years The announcement is another setback for Food and Drug Administration officials, who drafted the ban and predicted it would prevent hundreds of thousands of…

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Read More It is believed the tourist got too close to the animal in an effort to take a photo of the animal when they It is believed the tourist got too close to the animal in an effort to take a photo of the animal when they

Read More Police Scotland thanks public who helped trace 29-year-old Jamie Ross who escaped from guards while at Edinburgh crematorium A prisoner who escaped from guards while attending a family funeral in Scotland has been found, police said. Officers began a search for Jamie Ross after he absconded from custody at about lunchtime on Tuesday.…

Read More Those who oppose a UN-led probe of the incident could “have a hidden agenda,” Chinese diplomat Geng Shuang has said China’s deputy envoy to the UN has called for an international probe into the bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, adding that Russia would be involved in such an investigation. “With the…

Read More A peaceful action at the school near Atlanta, Georgia, was met with violent use of force and 28 arrests of students and faculty Clifton Crais, a history professor, was walking to class at Emory University in Decatur, Georgia, outside Atlanta, on Thursday shortly before 10am when several students rushed up to him. “Please,…

Read More Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized ongoing campus protests across the U.S. as antisemitic. The Vermont senator said it was an attempt to “deflect attention” from Israel’s actions. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized ongoing campus protests across the U.S. as antisemitic. The Vermont senator said it was an…

Read More The new congestion pricing plan, which was approved by the New York state Legislature in 2019, will be the first such program in the United States The new congestion pricing plan, which was approved by the New York state Legislature in 2019, will be the first such program in the United States

Read MoreSouth Africa is commemorating the 30th anniversary of its first democratic election.South Africa is commemorating the 30th anniversary of its first democratic election.

Read MoreThe law is backed mainly by Shia Muslim parties who form the largest coalition in Iraq’s parliament.The law is backed mainly by Shia Muslim parties who form the largest coalition in Iraq’s parliament.

Read MoreThe hostages seen on the video were identified as Omri Miran and Keith Siegel by the campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.The hostages seen on the video were identified as Omri Miran and Keith Siegel by the campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

Read MoreMore than 12,000 people rally to urge the prime minister to stay in office as he decides whether to resign.More than 12,000 people rally to urge the prime minister to stay in office as he decides whether to resign.

Read More Emergency services corden off large area of Darwen while army bomb disposal unit removes and destroys grenade A town centre in Lancashire was placed in lockdown on Saturday, with British army bomb disposal experts forced to remove and destroy a grenade. It is understood that a member of the public had donated items…

Read More The footage was released as the militants consider an Israeli ceasefire proposal Hamas has released a proof-of-life video of two hostages, including a US dual citizen. In the footage, the captives urge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to strike a ceasefire deal with the Palestinian militants. Published on Saturday, the undated video depicts…