Month: May 2024

Read More Labour and Liberal Democrats dominated list of MPs who were rated as very good in backing environmental policies No elected Tory MPs have been rated as voting positively on climate issues, under a survey of parliamentary voting patterns since the Conservatives took power in 2010. Only a single sitting Conservative was rated as…

Read More Election material seen so far suggests candidates are using local images and non-blue, neutral branding The Conservatives have been campaigning with leaflets that barely feature Rishi Sunak or their party branding, with candidates putting their own local images prominently instead, election material shows. The prime minister has been out campaigning in the last…

Read More Paula Jackson set up Brief Lives – Remembered to give bereaved families a chance to grieve properly A woman who has helped find the final resting places of nearly 3,500 stillborn babies has said barriers remain to bereaved parents seeking the truth about their children’s fate. Paula Jackson set up the charity Brief…

Read More SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE REPORTING — Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te, in his inaugural address last week, called on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to “cease their political and military intimidation against Taiwan” and “ensure the world is free from the fear of war.”   Which prompted — more fears of war. And fears of market…

Read MoreImmigration Minister Marc Miller says 5,000 visas will be offered to Palestinians seeking to join family in Canada.Immigration Minister Marc Miller says 5,000 visas will be offered to Palestinians seeking to join family in Canada.

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Read More Water watchdog decision on bills in England and Wales delayed until after election, as Thames crisis looms Ofwat is poised to refuse most water companies’ requests to ratchet up consumer bills, with some getting as little as half of what they have asked for, the Guardian has learned. The decision from the water…

Read More Regulator drops investigation four years after claims of political partisanship were raised The Charity Commission has dropped its investigation into the Campaign Against Antisemitism – four years after the regulator was asked to look into allegations of political partisanship against the organisation. The leftwing Jewish Voice for Labour (JVL), which has faced criticism…

Read More Collins Nzovu says country’s plight is foretaste of disasters that will increasingly afflict region as climate breakdown takes hold Severe drought in Zambia is threatening hunger for millions of people, cutting off electricity for long periods and destroying the country’s social fabric and economy, the environment minister has warned, in a harbinger of…

Read More Officials hope for strong youth turnout but experts say this does not translate into support for EU as far right makes inroads The town has a farm, a university and a factory, but nobody agrees on where to put the police station. Around a large table in a stuffy room in a museum…

Read More Seoul plans to offer financial support to residents seeking to reverse vasectomies or tubectomies in the latest step aimed at boosting birthrates as a dwindling population threatens the long-term vitality of the South Korean capital. Seoul will offer each citizen up to 1 million won ($734) to help ease the financial burden of…

Read More Kallista Mutten breaks down in the witness stand when confronted with accusations she shot nine-year-old Charlise Mutten Kallista Mutten broke down in tears when confronted with accusations she killed her own daughter, telling a court she didn’t even know exactly where the nine-year-old had been shot. Justin Stein, 33, on trial for the…

Read More Campaigners urge Australians not to buy Tasmanian farmed salmon to avoid ‘extinction event’ for Maugean skate Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Campaigners working to save the critically endangered Maugean skate – a ray-like fish species found only…

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Read MoreJust a single copy of the Wu-Tang Clan album exists, and only a few ears have ever listened to it.Just a single copy of the Wu-Tang Clan album exists, and only a few ears have ever listened to it.

Read MoreThe levels of homelessness underscore that the country has a way to go to shake off its history.The levels of homelessness underscore that the country has a way to go to shake off its history.

Read More The company behind the weight-loss drug has made millions, but without health insurance it is unaffordable for many. George Chidi reports George Chidi, a politics and democracy reporter for Guardian US, recently came to Europe on holiday. He had been looking forward to eating his way around Paris and London, and was especially…

Read MoreOpposition Labour Party slams election pledge as latest ‘desperate move’ by governing party.Opposition Labour Party slams election pledge as latest ‘desperate move’ by governing party.

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Read More ANTIGUA, May 27 (IPS) – The once-in-a-decade SIDS Conference opened in Antigua and Barbuda today, with a clear message: the world already knows the challenges that SIDS face—now it’s time for action.“This year has been the hottest in history in practically every corner of the globe, foretelling severe impacts on our ecosystems and…

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Read MoreAt least 45 people were killed in a strike on Rafah, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.At least 45 people were killed in a strike on Rafah, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

Read MoreAs the war enters its 823rd day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 823rd day, these are the main developments.

Read More A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, killing at least 22 people and leaving a wide trail of destroyed homes, businesses and power outages. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The destructive storms caused deaths in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky and were just north of…

Read More Moore, who has been in the job for past 20 years, says she would focus on climate change, affordable homes and green spaces after election Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Sydney’s lord mayor, Clover Moore, will seek…

Read More Police said ‘extremely large number of young adults’ prompted state of emergency Police said ‘extremely large number of young adults’ prompted state of emergency

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Read More A probe has been launched into the IDF targeting process, the Israeli leader said Israel has launched an investigation after at least 45 Palestinian refugees were killed in a Sunday IDF strike on the overcrowded southern Gazan city of Rafah. According to ABC News, shrapnel from the strike had ignited a fuel tank…

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Read MoreThe Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

Read More Scalloped hammerhead and greeneye spurdog among at-risk shark discovered in genetic testing of fillets Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast One in 10 fillets of shark meat bought by Australians at fish and chip shops and markets –…

Read MoreAn Israeli strike on a tent camp for displaced Palestinians killed at least 45 people, according to Gaza officials. The Israeli Prime Minister called the strike a “tragic mistake.” Imtiaz Tyab reports on the aftermath.An Israeli strike on a tent camp for displaced Palestinians killed at least 45 people, according to Gaza officials. The…

Read More Donald Trump mocked attendees at the convention this past weekend and said if libertarians did not nominate him, they would continue ‘getting three per cent every four years’ Donald Trump mocked attendees at the convention this past weekend and said if libertarians did not nominate him, they would continue ‘getting three per cent…

Read More NORMANDY, France, May 27 (IPS) – On a clear, chilly evening, the words of African American poet Maya Angelou filled the air in the centre of Rouen, as a vivid light show played across the façade of the French town’s imposing cathedral, and as a bright full moon rose in the sky. Read…

Read More The unidentified female security guard appeared to have heated altercations with Dominican actor Massiel Taveras and former Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland The unidentified female security guard appeared to have heated altercations with Dominican actor Massiel Taveras and former Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland