Month: April 2024

Read More The US, Japan, and the Philippines released a statement rejecting China’s maritime claims Beijing has condemned the US, Japan, and the Philippines for “smearing and attacking” China ahead of a three-way summit in Washington on Friday. Before the meeting, the three countries released a statement calling China’s maritime claims “unlawful” and accusing Beijing…

Read More Shadow health secretary calls for more thoughtful approach but says he understand scepticism among trans people Wes Streeting has said he wants the Cass review to be a watershed moment in the provision of health services for young people questioning their gender identity but understands why some trans people may feel “frightened”. The…

Read More The judge overseeing Mr Trump’s case ran the trial which convicted the Trump Organization last year The judge overseeing Mr Trump’s case ran the trial which convicted the Trump Organization last year

Read More Netflix hit series based on Patricia Highsmith novel brings prospect of surge in visitors to Atrani area of Amalfi coast When Andrew Scott’s eponymous character in the hit new Netflix series Ripley travels from Naples to the village of Atrani, the rickety bus has the road almost to itself; a solitary Vespa passes…

Read MoreIsrael says it is building a new crossing into northern Gaza after promising to open the Erez crossing.Israel says it is building a new crossing into northern Gaza after promising to open the Erez crossing.

Read More U.S. officials say Iran appears to be lining up a series of potential retaliations against Israel. U.S. officials say Iran appears to be lining up a series of potential retaliations against Israel.

Read More Prime minister testified at public inquiry into foreign interference that Beijing’s interference was never relayed to him Canada’s spy agency is under pressure after Justin Trudeau and his closest advisers say they were never made aware of a report that Beijing “clandestinely and deceptively” interfered in both the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.…

Read MoreA vote by Polish lawmakers on amendments to the country’s abortion laws shows a will to ease some of Europe’s tightest restrictions.A vote by Polish lawmakers on amendments to the country’s abortion laws shows a will to ease some of Europe’s tightest restrictions.

Read More Author tells how knifeman was ‘last thing my right eye would ever see’ Author tells how knifeman was ‘last thing my right eye would ever see’

Read More While Israel’s latest airstrike in Syria appears totally unhinged, there seems to be clear strategic thinking On April 1, Israel bombed and ultimately destroyed the Iranian consulate annex building situated next to the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, Syria. The strike, which killed seven military officials, was widely condemned by the international community as…

Read MoreThe West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the West.The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the West.

Read More Hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles could rain down on Israel over the weekend, American officials claim Iran could launch a massive strike on Israeli soil within the next 24 to 48 hours, US officials claimed on Friday. Tehran has been threatening a harsh response since Israel killed two senior Iranian generals…

Read MoreUnder existing laws, abortion is legal only in cases of rape, incest or a danger to a woman’s health or life.Under existing laws, abortion is legal only in cases of rape, incest or a danger to a woman’s health or life.

Read MorePoland’s government is calling the killing of a Polish aid worker by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza a murder, and is demanding support from Israel in its own investigation into the casePoland’s government is calling the killing of a Polish aid worker by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza a murder, and is demanding support from Israel…

Read More France, UK, Canada and Australia warn against travel to Israel after Tehran’s threat of retaliatory attack Middle East crisis – live updates France has ordered the evacuation of diplomats’ families from Iran as a string of countries warned against travel to the region amid growing fears that Tehran may carry out a retaliatory…

Read MoreUS officials have told CBS News that Iran is ready to launch a major strike against Israel imminently.US officials have told CBS News that Iran is ready to launch a major strike against Israel imminently.

Read More ‘Is there money to be had? Hopefully. Do I know exactly what it is? No, but we’ll figure that out soon,’ said an attorney acting for Ron Goldman’s father ‘Is there money to be had? Hopefully. Do I know exactly what it is? No, but we’ll figure that out soon,’ said an attorney…

Read More The video comes days after a Kennedy staffer said her ‘number one priority’ was to get rid of President Joe Biden The video comes days after a Kennedy staffer said her ‘number one priority’ was to get rid of President Joe Biden

Read MoreFor many people old enough to remember O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, his 1994 exoneration was a defining moment in their understanding of race, policing and justiceFor many people old enough to remember O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, his 1994 exoneration was a defining moment in their understanding of race, policing and justice

Read More Jeffrey Cook received £44,000 in cash and two cars worth £30,000 as kickbacks on public contract that he arranged A former Ministry of Defence civil servant has been jailed for 30 months after being convicted of misconduct in public office. Jeffrey Cook, 67, received more than £70,000 of payments and gifts as kickbacks…

Read More A world-first factory in the UK will convert sewage into sustainable aviation fuel British biofuel company Firefly has reached an agreement with the low-cost airline Wizz Air to build a commercial refinery that will help convert sewage into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). According to Firefly, which has developed the conversion process, the fuel…

Read MoreWhen O.J. Simpson’s death from prostate cancer was announced, the University of Southern California made no public acknowledgement of itWhen O.J. Simpson’s death from prostate cancer was announced, the University of Southern California made no public acknowledgement of it

Read MoreThe last planned U.S. evacuation flight from Haiti was to land in Florida with no end in sight to the violent chaos in the tiny country.The last planned U.S. evacuation flight from Haiti was to land in Florida with no end in sight to the violent chaos in the tiny country.

Read More Vice-president will stage campaign event in state after its supreme court ruled 1864 ban could go into effect Kari Lake, Arizona’s far-right US Senate candidate, has also condemned the state’s abortion ban that she once supported. In a video address released on Thursday evening, Lake said: This total ban on abortion the Arizona…

Read MoreDoctors who volunteered at a hospital near Khan Younis also said people were clearly malnourished.Doctors who volunteered at a hospital near Khan Younis also said people were clearly malnourished.

Read More The holy month of Ramadan concluded this week with Eid al-Fitr, a celebration with food, family and friends. For Palestinians, the war in Gaza has weighed heavily on this year’s holiday. The holy month of Ramadan concluded this week with Eid al-Fitr, a celebration with food, family and friends. For Palestinians, the war…

Read More ‘Her grit, determination, and will to live appear to be what saved her that night’ ‘Her grit, determination, and will to live appear to be what saved her that night’

Read MoreBelgian intelligence claims Russia has been paying members of European Parliament to expand its influence network.Belgian intelligence claims Russia has been paying members of European Parliament to expand its influence network.

Read MoreThe U.S. has urged Americans in Israel to restrict their movements ahead of a possible attack on the country from Iran. The attack would be retaliation for Israel’s deadly bombing of Iran’s embassy in Syria earlier this month.The U.S. has urged Americans in Israel to restrict their movements ahead of a possible attack on…

Read More SUVA, Fiji, Apr 12 (IPS) – The writer is Resident Representative, UNDP Pacific Office in FijiLet’s take a moment to reflect on a critical question: In the decade since the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS3), what tangible progress have we made in addressing the challenges faced by our SIDS?…

Read More The DragonFire system could be used in Ukraine to counter Russian drones, Grant Shapps has said A new British laser weapon could be sent to Kiev to counter Russian drones, UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has suggested.   The DragonFire weapon, which can fire a laser beam to take out a coin from…

Read More Ruby Wax has said OJ Simpson was “delusional” and that he “didn’t know what he had done” whilst reflecting on their 1998 interview. Ruby Wax has said OJ Simpson was “delusional” and that he “didn’t know what he had done” whilst reflecting on their 1998 interview.

Read MoreSince the repeal of an anti-migration law last year, migrants and smugglers have flocked back to the city.Since the repeal of an anti-migration law last year, migrants and smugglers have flocked back to the city.

Read MoreThe bath toy – older than the boy who found it – is “maybe not the quickest duck,” the boy’s mom said, “but it must have been one of the farthest ducks.”The bath toy – older than the boy who found it – is “maybe not the quickest duck,” the boy’s mom said, “but it must have been…

Read More Harris will warn that a Trump second term will see more ‘suffering’ and less ‘freedom’ Harris will warn that a Trump second term will see more ‘suffering’ and less ‘freedom’