Month: April 2024

Read More Prosecutors say trio are accused of passing on technical military knowledge and export of a laser without permissions Three German citizens, a married couple from Düsseldorf and a man from Bad Homburg, have been arrested on suspicion of spying on behalf of China, prosecutors have said, in the second high-profile alleged espionage case…

Read More As the dust settles in the wake of Israel’s much-anticipated attack on Iran on Friday, the two countries seem to have pulled back from the brink of full-scale war. This strike on an Iranian military base near Isfahan—a response to Iran’s unprecedented April 13 missile and drone attack on Israel—caused minimal damage and…

Read More Member states warned at meeting not to be complacent but ministers stop short of pledging Patriot missiles EU ministers have been warned against “relaxing” support for Ukraine but stopped short of new pledges to supply air defence systems Kyiv is urgently seeking to defend itself against relentless Russian bombardment. The Ukrainian government has…

Read MoreMore than 100 students were arrested last week on the New York campus for demonstrating against the war.More than 100 students were arrested last week on the New York campus for demonstrating against the war.

Read More The protest entered its sixth day on Monday The protest entered its sixth day on Monday

Read More Coroner opens and closes inquest into workplace death of TV star, pending outcome of criminal investigation The Gogglebox star George Gilbey died from traumatic injuries to the head and torso after falling from a height at work, an inquest has heard. The 40-year-old reality TV star died after an accident at work in…

Read More Corporation says newsreader has left after 40 years of service to ‘allow all parties to move forward’ The newsreader Huw Edwards has resigned and left the BBC, the corporation has said. In a statement, a BBC spokesperson said: “Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC. After 40 years of service, Huw…

Read More Donald Trump ignored questions on the whereabouts of his wife, Melania Trump, as he appeared at a New York courthouse on Monday, 22 April, for opening statements in his criminal trial to begin. Donald Trump ignored questions on the whereabouts of his wife, Melania Trump, as he appeared at a New York courthouse…

Read More If he testifies, prosecutors can bring up prior court rulings in his defamation and fraud cases If he testifies, prosecutors can bring up prior court rulings in his defamation and fraud cases

Read More Coroner says Stephen Dymond’s inquest will not be ‘roving inquiry’ into practices of reality TV Jeremy Kyle pushed the results of a lie detector test in the face of a guest and called him a “serial liar”, a pre-inquest hearing has been told. The television presenter is accused of leaving Stephen Dymond “completely…

Read MorePalestinian girl Sabreen is alive following her incredible birth in the wake of an Israeli strike.Palestinian girl Sabreen is alive following her incredible birth in the wake of an Israeli strike.

Read More Major General Aharon Haliva’s resignation could set the stage for more fallout from Israel’s top security brass over attack – in which around 1,200 Israelis were killed and another 250 taken hostage Major General Aharon Haliva’s resignation could set the stage for more fallout from Israel’s top security brass over attack – in…

Read MorePapua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has accused President Biden of disparaging the South Pacific island nation by implying that an uncle had been eaten by “cannibals” there during World War II.Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has accused President Biden of disparaging the South Pacific island nation by implying that an…

Read More Despite ambitious plans to phase out Russian gas, the EU increased purchases in 2023, Reuters reported earlier this month The predominance of fossil fuels in global energy output is nearing its end, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has claimed, adding that his country aims to produce 80% of its electricity from renewable sources by…

Read More Gaza war has created tension on Ivy League campus Gaza war has created tension on Ivy League campus

Read More The arrests happened after nearly 200 protestors gathered on campus to urge Yale to divest from military weapons manufacturers The arrests happened after nearly 200 protestors gathered on campus to urge Yale to divest from military weapons manufacturers

Read MoreA tiny baby rescued from the womb after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed her mother is doing well after being moved to a new hospital.A tiny baby rescued from the womb after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed her mother is doing well after being moved to a new hospital.

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Read MoreThe Indian PM turned to old anti-Muslim tropes in an election rally, signalling a shift in his campaign strategy.The Indian PM turned to old anti-Muslim tropes in an election rally, signalling a shift in his campaign strategy.

Read More NEW YORK, Apr 22 (IPS) – Today, the spectre of a major regional conflict, and even a possible nuclear conflagration, looms large in the Middle East. Despite stark warnings issued by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, the multilateral system is struggling to resolve the very challenges it was supposed to address: conflict, impoverishment…

Read More Official UK figures show 33% jump in deaths from alcohol-specific causes from 2019 – the highest since records began in 2001 Alcohol killed a record number of people in 2022 as heavier drinking in the Covid pandemic took its toll in the UK, new official figures have revealed. Nearly 2,500 more people died…

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Read MoreThe trio is accused of working with Chinese agents for at least two years.The trio is accused of working with Chinese agents for at least two years.

Read More A bill that would force China’s ByteDance to divest ownership of the popular app has been passed by the House of Representatives TikTok is reportedly planning to legally challenge the US government if it passes a law that would require the app’s Chinese parent company to divest its ownership or face a complete…

Read More Ex-nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others at Chester hospital Lucy Letby has renewed her attempt to appeal against her convictions for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others at the Countess of Chester hospital. The former neonatal nurse is serving 14 whole-life prison terms…

Read MoreSearch teams in Gaza say they’ve uncovered hundreds of bodies in the grounds of Nasser Medical Complex.Search teams in Gaza say they’ve uncovered hundreds of bodies in the grounds of Nasser Medical Complex.

Read More Trudi Warner was accused of contempt for holding placard reminding jurors of right to acquit based on conscience A high court judge has thrown out an attempt by the government’s most senior law officer to prosecute a woman for holding a placard on jury rights outside a climate trial. Mr Justice Saini said…

Read MoreThe uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.

Read More Former president accused of falsifying business records to cover up an attempt to influence 2016 election Well, after all the appeals and bombast and tears, it’s finally here: opening statements in the first criminal trial of a US president. Jury selection in the case of the People of the State of New York…

Read More Police in Upper Austria province said the four were laying white roses at Nazi dictator’s birthplace Four Germans were caught laying white roses in memory of Adolf Hitler at the house where the Nazi dictator was born in western Austria on the anniversary of his birth, and one gave a Hitler salute as…

Read MoreClasses at Columbia University will be remote Monday, as protests over the Israel-Hamas war enter their sixth day.Classes at Columbia University will be remote Monday, as protests over the Israel-Hamas war enter their sixth day.

Read MoreThe main suspect, named as Thomas R, is accused of spying for the Chinese Ministry of State Security.The main suspect, named as Thomas R, is accused of spying for the Chinese Ministry of State Security.

Read More PM says deportation bill is a ‘fundamental change’ in global policy on tackling illegal migraion The i’s Hugo Gye says Grant Shapps, the defence secretary, has turned up for the Downing Street press conference. Defence sec Grant Shapps has turned up to Rishi Sunak’s press conference on the Rwanda scheme – will PM…

Read MoreSeventeen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju sets up world title showdown after winning the 2024 Candidates Tournament.Seventeen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju sets up world title showdown after winning the 2024 Candidates Tournament.

Read More What if Trump’s hush-money criminal trial, with details on Stormy Daniels, Karen McDougal, the ‘Access Hollywood’ tape, is a cure for voters’ ‘Trump amnesia’? What if Trump’s hush-money criminal trial, with details on Stormy Daniels, Karen McDougal, the ‘Access Hollywood’ tape, is a cure for voters’ ‘Trump amnesia’?