Month: April 2024

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Read More Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel tells his supporters ‘to act Christlike’ Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel tells his supporters ‘to act Christlike’

Read More Rate rose among middle-class women aged 18 to 45 and fell among working-class women of same age The number of younger middle-class women who smoke has jumped 25% over the past decade, according to research. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and illness in the UK and accounts for 76,000 deaths…

Read More Pope Francis to attend installation that includes short film featuring Zoë Saldaña and Giudecca inmates Originally a convent dating to the 13th century, and once a reformatory for prostitutes, the Giudecca women’s prison, set on an island in the Venetian lagoon, will this summer perform a quite different role: as the official pavilion…

Read More Charities will offer free childcare essentials such as nappies and bedding, says Khan, promising to support city residents from birth Baby banks could be rolled out in every London borough for families to access free essentials for their children, as part of Sadiq Khan’s bid to win a historic third term. The London…

Read More HAVANA, Apr 17 (IPS) – With a bolder policy and flexible payment mechanisms, perhaps Alexis Rodríguez would have opted for solar panels for his home, instead of the portable generator that has made it possible for him to weather the frequent blackouts caused by Cuba’s recurrent energy crises. Read the full story, “Better…

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Read More Led by prime minister Andrej Plenković, the Croatian Democratic Union won 60 seats out of 151 but face tough talks to gather a majority Croatia’s ruling conservative party won the most seats in parliamentary elections, but not enough to form a government, according to almost complete official results. The prime minister, Andrej Plenković’s…

Read More SUBSCRIBER+EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW — While Ukraine deals with shortages of troops, munitions, and equipment for its air defenses, some Ukrainians are teaming up with foreign investors to prepare for a post-war era. And if some might question the wisdom of putting money into a country as it fights a increasingly challenging war of resistance,…

Read More Deaths from record temperatures in Mali reportedly led to full morgues turning away bodies this month The deadly protracted heatwave that filled hospitals and mortuaries in the Sahel region of Africa earlier this month would have been impossible without human-caused climate disruption, a new analysis has revealed. Mali registered the hottest day in…

Read MoreJustice Department nears settlement with Larry Nassar victims; Caitlin Clark’s salary highlights pay disparity between NBA and WNBAJustice Department nears settlement with Larry Nassar victims; Caitlin Clark’s salary highlights pay disparity between NBA and WNBA

Read MoreExtreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without global warming.Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without global warming.

Read More Metropolitan police scores lowest in public confidence, with women trusting London officers even less than men Only four out of 10 people in England say they trust the police, with the UK’s biggest force, the Metropolitan police, getting the lowest confidence score, research has found. The poll surveyed nine English regions, in eight…

Read MoreThe ruling party falls short of a majority, with a messy post-election period likely to follow.The ruling party falls short of a majority, with a messy post-election period likely to follow.

Read More JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high. Officials ordered more than 11,000 people to leave the area. The volcano on the northern side of Sulawesi island had at least five large eruptions in the past 24 hours, Indonesia’s Center…

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Read MoreEgisto Ott was detained last month on suspicion of spying for Russia, prompting a raft of allegations.Egisto Ott was detained last month on suspicion of spying for Russia, prompting a raft of allegations.

Read MoreUri Berliner quits broadcaster days after being suspended over essay accusing network of lacking viewpoint diversity.Uri Berliner quits broadcaster days after being suspended over essay accusing network of lacking viewpoint diversity.

Read MoreAuthorities further extend exclusion zone after volcano sends ash and smoke more than two kilometres into the sky.Authorities further extend exclusion zone after volcano sends ash and smoke more than two kilometres into the sky.

Read More Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa ordered businesses and government offices to shut down Thursday and Friday amid a crippling lack of electrical power ahead of a key national referendum scheduled for Sunday. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Noboa blamed the unprecedented measure on drought, but also sabotage, without offering evidence. The energy crisis comes on the heels…

Read More President Joe Biden called China “xenophobic” while highlighting the Asian nation’s economic woes, as he sought to make the case for U.S. economic strength during a campaign stop in the swing state of Pennsylvania. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “They’ve got a population that is more people in retirement than working. They’re not importing anything. They’re…

Read More Advocates say the boy took his own life, leaving his family ‘devastated’ and triggering a coronial inquest Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A 10-year-old First Nations boy has died in an apparent suicide in state care in Western Australia, advocates for the family say. Advocates…

Read More The prime minister says ‘we need to do much better for the younger generation’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has suggested the government is looking to reduce the rate of student debt…

Read MoreDenys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security assistance.Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security assistance.

Read MoreBut at a congressional hearing, Nemat Shafik hedges when asked about a slogan widely seen as antisemitic.But at a congressional hearing, Nemat Shafik hedges when asked about a slogan widely seen as antisemitic.

Read MoreThe stabbing of an Assyrian Christian bishop in Sydney’s multi-faith heartland sparks reciprocation fears.The stabbing of an Assyrian Christian bishop in Sydney’s multi-faith heartland sparks reciprocation fears.

Read More The Reserve Bank and treasury had predicted the ABS-reported unemployment rate would rise from February’s 3.7% as interest rates squeeze demand Australia’s economy shed 6,600 jobs last month as employers responded to weak demand by trimming staff numbers. The unemployment rate in March was 3.8%, the Australian Bureau of Statistics announced on Thursday.…

Read More The project was set to go through the Arctic National Park and Preserve, a major piece of protected land in the northern half of the state The project was set to go through the Arctic National Park and Preserve, a major piece of protected land in the northern half of the state

Read More Defence plans to call cell tower expert to help corroborate claims of 29-year-old’s location at time of killings Defence plans to call cell tower expert to help corroborate claims of 29-year-old’s location at time of killings

Read More According to the disgraced former NFL player’s attorney Attorney Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson was cremated on Wednesday, following his death last week at the age of 76 According to the disgraced former NFL player’s attorney Attorney Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson was cremated on Wednesday, following his death last week at the age of 76

Read MoreAs the war enters its 784th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 784th day, these are the main developments.

Read MoreLawmakers voice concerns over claims that Boeing threatens staff who raise safety concerns.Lawmakers voice concerns over claims that Boeing threatens staff who raise safety concerns.

Read More President used a family anecdote in an attempt to draw a contrast with reports that Donald Trump, while president, had called fallen service members ‘suckers’ and ‘losers’ President used a family anecdote in an attempt to draw a contrast with reports that Donald Trump, while president, had called fallen service members ‘suckers’ and…

Read More Anthony Albanese says people such as security guard Muhammad Taha, who showed ‘extraordinary courage’ during the attack, should be thanked Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A Pakistani security guard stabbed in the Bondi Junction attack may be…

Read More A Beijing-funded shipping canal will reduce regional reliance on Vietnam, a fellow communist state and traditional rival China and Vietnam, two Communist neighbors with a shared revolutionary heritage, exist in a state of strategic unease. They are not enemies, and have significant trade connections, but neither are they friends. This is because Vietnamese…