Month: April 2024

Read More Two reservists brigades mobilised for Gaza missions while rows of tents put up in Khan Younis Israel appears to be readying to send troops into Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah, the only corner of the strip that has not seen fierce ground fighting and where more than half of the Palestinian territory’s population…

Read More (WASHINGTON) — Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, American officials said Wednesday. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Long sought by Ukrainian leaders, the new missiles give Ukraine nearly…

Read More Unfinished Portrait of Fräulein Lieser resurfaced in private collection but questions about artwork remain unanswered A painting by the Austrian artist Gustav Klimt that was considered lost for 100 years has sold for €30m (£26m) at an auction in Vienna. Entitled Portrait of Fräulein Lieser, the unfinished picture was painted in the spring…

Read MoreIn this war, it is a huge challenge to find out how people whose bodies were exhumed at Nasser hospital died.In this war, it is a huge challenge to find out how people whose bodies were exhumed at Nasser hospital died.

Read More NEW YORK, Apr 24 (IPS) – The UN Palestinian refugee agency welcomed the recommendations made in the report from the independent investigation led by Catherine Colonna, and warned of new and continuing concerns that threaten the agency’s operations. Read the full story, “Attacks on UNRWA Not about Its Neutrality, Says UNRWA Chief”, on…

Read MoreProspective migrants trying to reach the UK from France say smuggling operations are continuing after Tuesday’s tragedy.Prospective migrants trying to reach the UK from France say smuggling operations are continuing after Tuesday’s tragedy.

Read MoreMEP releases dove as he calls for peace, to the consternation of other members in the European Parliament chamber.MEP releases dove as he calls for peace, to the consternation of other members in the European Parliament chamber.

Read MoreDistant weather warnings are now full-on alerts in Bangladesh as it faces the brutal effect of climate change.Distant weather warnings are now full-on alerts in Bangladesh as it faces the brutal effect of climate change.

Read More The Biden Administration issued final rules Wednesday to require airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation. The Transportation Department said airlines will be required to provide automatic cash refunds within a few days for canceled flights and “significant”…

Read More A price floor means ex-president gets bonus even though Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock value has plummeted Former president Donald Trump qualified for a bonus worth $1.2bn after shares in his social media company remained above a certain value despite falling sharply. Trump is poised to receive 36m additional shares in Trump…

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Read More Campaigners fear growth duty will hamper water regulator’s ability to crack down on companies in poor financial state The Conservatives have pushed through a duty on the water regulator to prioritise growth, which experts have said will incentivise water companies to value their bottom lines over reducing sewage pollution. Campaigners fear this will…

Read More The legislation also includes funds for humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza The legislation also includes funds for humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza

Read More ‘Donald Trump may be full of gas, but his supporters seem to be running out’ ‘Donald Trump may be full of gas, but his supporters seem to be running out’

Read More Salehi was initially arrested in October 2022 and has been described as ‘the world’s bravest rapper’ Salehi was initially arrested in October 2022 and has been described as ‘the world’s bravest rapper’

Read More Climate experts spoke with actor and environmental activist Shailene Woodley at the TIME100 Summit on Wednesday about ensuring that America not only moves toward a clean energy future, but that it happens equitably. Communities living near facilities that significantly pollute the air often disproportionately suffer the health costs, while the jobs tend to…

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Read MoreTwo newly-built encampments near the southern city are shown on satellite pictures.Two newly-built encampments near the southern city are shown on satellite pictures.

Read More Coordinated withdrawal agreed after several member states and UK have quit energy charter treaty European lawmakers have voted to escape a treaty that lets investors sue governments in private courts for pursuing policies that stop the planet from heating. Fossil fuel companies have used the energy charter treaty (ECT), an international trade agreement…

Read More Dmitry Safronov is suspended from leading services and ordered to serve three years of ‘penance’ A Russian priest who presided over a memorial for the opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been suspended from leading services and ordered to serve three years of “penance”, as persecution of people associated with Navalny has continued even…

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Read More University president Minouche Shafik warns of ‘alternative options’ if talks fail; Yoav Gallant says protests ‘inciting terrorism’ US campus protests over Israel-Gaza war – in pictures Mike Johnson, the Republican House speaker, will visit Columbia University today to speak to Jewish students and hold a press conference “regarding the troubling rise of virulent…

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Read More Ruling in favor of Idaho would allow hospitals to deny emergency abortions to people in medical emergencies, making pregnancy more dangerous in states with abortion bans Ruling in favor of Idaho would allow hospitals to deny emergency abortions to people in medical emergencies, making pregnancy more dangerous in states with abortion bans

Read More Several people have been injured after the Household Cavalry lost control of their animals in the center of the city Several military horses have been caught after going on a rampage in London; onlookers say they threw their riders and went galloping through the streets. At least four people have been hospitalized in…

Read More ‘Since it was the vendor that was hacked, we are letting them and our bank’s fraud department lead any investigation,’ the group’s spokesperson said ‘Since it was the vendor that was hacked, we are letting them and our bank’s fraud department lead any investigation,’ the group’s spokesperson said

Read More The Israeli prime minister has been an “obstacle” to the two-state solution with Palestine for years, Nancy Pelosi has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace in Gaza and “should resign” from his position, former US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said.    She made the remarks…

Read More University president Minouche Shafik warns of ‘alternative options’ if talks fail; Yoav Gallant says protests ‘inciting terrorism’ US campus protests over Israel-Gaza war – in pictures Mike Johnson, the Republican House speaker, will visit Columbia University today to speak to Jewish students and hold a press conference “regarding the troubling rise of virulent…

Read More Plane maker beat lowered expectations but still burned billions in response to crisis and reported first revenue drop in seven quarters Boeing on Wednesday reported it had burned through nearly $4bn in the last quarter as it dealt with the consequences of a mid-flight blowout of a cabin panel on a brand-new Boeing…

Read MoreAnd the Election Commission of India is allowing it.And the Election Commission of India is allowing it.

Read More Other House Republicans will travel alongside Mr Johnson, including Rep Anthony D’Esposito Other House Republicans will travel alongside Mr Johnson, including Rep Anthony D’Esposito

Read More SEATTLE, Washington, Apr 24 (IPS) – The vote and the American veto at the United Nations Security Council on April 18 was predictable. Though European countries are increasingly supportive of a Palestinian state, the US is not yet ready for that eventuality, for these reasons: Read the full story, “US Foreign Policy in…

Read More ‘This will not be a Seder as usual. These are not usual times’ ‘This will not be a Seder as usual. These are not usual times’

Read More KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Apr 24 (IPS) – Rich nations’ climate hypocrisy is accelerating global heating, pushing the planet closer to irreversible catastrophe, with its worst consequences borne by the poorest, both countries and peoples. Read the full story, “Rich Nation Hypocrisy Accelerating Global Heating”, on globalissues.org → KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Apr 24 (IPS)…

Read More Five military horses got spooked during a training exercise, bolting and weaving a path of destruction across the city before being captured. Several people and horses are being treated for injuries. (Image credit: Jordan Pettitt) Five military horses got spooked during a training exercise, bolting and weaving a path of destruction across the…