Month: April 2024

Read MoreNASA has been tasked with determining a standard time zone for the moon, but it’s more complicated than you might think.NASA has been tasked with determining a standard time zone for the moon, but it’s more complicated than you might think.

Read More The billionaire’s comments come in response to new funding for Kiev being approved by the House of Representatives The parties involved in the Ukraine conflict need to work on ways to bring it to a close, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested on Saturday. Responding to an X (formerly Twitter) post by…

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Read MoreWith no end to the war on Gaza, and Iran-Israel tensions rising, do US calls for ‘de-escalation’ ring hollow?With no end to the war on Gaza, and Iran-Israel tensions rising, do US calls for ‘de-escalation’ ring hollow?

Read More Israel’s military released footage on Sunday 21 April of what they say shows strikes on several targets of the militant Hezbollah group in Lebanon. Israel’s military released footage on Sunday 21 April of what they say shows strikes on several targets of the militant Hezbollah group in Lebanon.

Read More Delays in military aid have cost Ukraine’s forces lives, time, and territory. Passage yesterday of nearly 61 billion dollars in US funding has Ukrainians relieved, but uncertain about the future. Delays in military aid have cost Ukraine’s forces lives, time, and territory. Passage yesterday of nearly 61 billion dollars in US funding has…

Read MoreThe nine-month-old daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, will continue to receive care.The nine-month-old daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, will continue to receive care.

Read More Celebrated painter ‘went down the drain from the 1930s’, claims Rebecca John in a new interview The granddaughter of Augustus John, Britain’s most famous and successful artist of the early 20th century, has delivered a damning critique of his later works. Rebecca John, the leading authority on the artist, says in her first…

Read More A persistent downpour which started on Friday 19 April has flooded various cities in southern China. A persistent downpour which started on Friday 19 April has flooded various cities in southern China.

Read More Israeli leaders vow to oppose expected measures under Leahy law against the Netzah Yehuda battalion Middle East crisis – live updates A unit of the Israel Defense Forces is facing US sanctions over its treatment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, even as Congress voted for $26bn in new emergency aid to…

Read More“It’s a real lesson in human resilience.””It’s a real lesson in human resilience.”

Read MoreDanes recount watching in horror as the historic Borsen went up in flames.Danes recount watching in horror as the historic Borsen went up in flames.

Read MoreLee, a Democrat and one of the first US legislators to call for a Gaza ceasefire, faces a challenge within her party.Lee, a Democrat and one of the first US legislators to call for a Gaza ceasefire, faces a challenge within her party.

Read MoreThe Red Bull driver had a comfortable victory in Shanghai, making it four wins from five races in the 2024 season.The Red Bull driver had a comfortable victory in Shanghai, making it four wins from five races in the 2024 season.

Read More Possible counteroffer by Blackstone could derail agreement with US fund Concord Chorus The troubled owner of music back catalogues ranging from Beyoncé to Neil Young has said that it would accept a takeover offer from Blackstone, after the private equity investor revealed it was considering outbidding a rival rights owner’s deal. Hipgnosis Songs…

Read More Exclusive: Ex-double agent allegedly admitted to murder during training presentations to members of the security services Victims’ families have reacted with anger after it emerged that a former British double agent in the IRA who allegedly admitted to murder while giving training presentations to members of the security services will not be prosecuted.…

Read MoreSearch operation on after the SH-60 patrol helicopters possibly collided with each other during night-time exercise.Search operation on after the SH-60 patrol helicopters possibly collided with each other during night-time exercise.

Read MoreThe incident happened shortly after 9pm local time on Saturday night, authorities said.The incident happened shortly after 9pm local time on Saturday night, authorities said.

Read More Students speak out after a pupil lost her legal challenge against a top London school after it brought in a ban to promote social cohesion It was in year nine when Hanzla started praying in the playground during lunchtime at his secondary school in Birmingham, despite restrictions from his teachers. “I’d find anywhere…

Read More Officials urge municipalities to begin emergency planning after major rivers and reservoirs threaten to overflow Major rivers, waterways and reservoirs in China’s Guangdong province are threatening to unleash dangerous floods, forcing the government to enact emergency response plans to protect more than 127 million people. Calling the situation “grim“, local weather officials said…

Read MoreThe $61bn (£49bn) aid package keeps Ukraine in the fight but it’s no silver bullet, BBC’s James Waterhouse writes from Kyiv.The $61bn (£49bn) aid package keeps Ukraine in the fight but it’s no silver bullet, BBC’s James Waterhouse writes from Kyiv.

Read MoreIn a repeat matchup of last season’s Western Conference final, Denver clinched Game 1 over the Los Angeles Lakers.In a repeat matchup of last season’s Western Conference final, Denver clinched Game 1 over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Read More The Italian city’s attempt to help its sleep-deprived residents is denounced as a step too far Milan’s leaders have been accused of waging war against ice-cream in their bid to combat “wild nightlife” in the northern Italian city. Marco Granelli, the deputy mayor for public security, recently announced a proposal banning the sale…

Read More Restaurants are serving more unusual cuts of meat, with animal heads staring up at diners to teach them about their food Offal has become a staple on restaurant menus across the UK, with cheaper cuts attracting chefs with sustainability goals and tight budgets, boosted by the influence of nose-to-tail pioneers such as Fergus…

Read More Tenants of the high-rise in New Rochelle, New York, want to abandon the name which has at times affected real estate value While Donald Trump endures the ignominy of being the first former US president to face criminal trial, there is further humiliation brewing, with a movement to strip the Trump name from…

Read More Ukraine’s port of Odesa is a key Russian target, endangering the city’s UNESCO-designated historic center and challenging citizens to keep their sense of humor. Ukraine’s port of Odesa is a key Russian target, endangering the city’s UNESCO-designated historic center and challenging citizens to keep their sense of humor.

Read MoreIsraeli forces storm several locations in the West Bank after 14 were killed over three days of raids on Nur Shams camp.Israeli forces storm several locations in the West Bank after 14 were killed over three days of raids on Nur Shams camp.

Read More Sweeping security measures designed to empower police and armed forces against organised crime Ecuadoreans will vote on Sunday in a referendum on a raft of unprecedented security measures designed to empower the police and armed forces in the fight against spiralling violence and organised crime. Voters must accept or reject 11 questions, mostly…

Read More Sir Mark Rowley criticised over handling of pro-Palestine protests after antisemitism campaigner threatened with arrest Ministers have called for action to be taken against the Metropolitan police after an officer was filmed suggesting that being “openly Jewish” was a provocation to pro-Palestinian protesters. The incident has prompted calls by the former home secretary…

Read More Children have been hired as hitmen in the latest round of violence Children have been hired as hitmen in the latest round of violence

Read More Campaigners call for the whole regulatory system to be replaced after Observer analysis finds watchdog spent more than £25m with consultancies The water industry regulator has spent £26.7m on business consultants in the past five years, including several companies that have simultaneously worked for private water firms, the Observer can reveal. The findings…

Read More Katherine Anne Rose spent months documenting the Scottish charity, which welcomes and supports forcibly displaced people with the help of the local community Refuweegee is a play on the words “refugee” and “weegie”, affectionate slang for a Glaswegian. The charity was founded in December 2015 by Selina Hales, a Glasgow native who wanted…

Read MorePresident Mohamed Muizzu’s moves to increasingly shift away from New Delhi has caused tension.President Mohamed Muizzu’s moves to increasingly shift away from New Delhi has caused tension.

Read More Anthony Albanese says vigil was to honour victims and ‘mourn for all the years of joy they should have known’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Hundreds of people attended a candlelit vigil at Bondi Beach on Sunday evening to remember the victims of Australia’s worst…

Read More The incident happened on Saturday night The incident happened on Saturday night