Month: May 2024

Read More Sandra Pagniano was bound, gagged and buried alive by her husband in the middle of their bitter divorce Sandra Pagniano was bound, gagged and buried alive by her husband in the middle of their bitter divorce

Read More Nashville, Tenn. — Nashville councilmembers have rejected plans for a glowing sign to be erected at Morgan Wallen’s new bar along the city’s neon-lit strip of honky tonks, citing his use of a racial slur that caused controversy in 2021 and recent criminal charges accusing the country star of throwing a chair off…

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Read More Lawyers for founder of software firm Autonomy, charged over $11bn Hewlett-Packard deal, suggest they may move for mistrial The British entrepreneur Mike Lynch is expected to take the stand in a San Francisco federal courthouse on Thursday as a key witness in his own criminal fraud trial, which began in March. US authorities…

Read More The ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag, which was carried by rioters at the Jan 6 attack on the US Capitol in 2021, was seen flying outside a property belonging to Mr Alito in New Jersey on multiple occasions over the summer of 2023 The ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag, which was carried by rioters at…

Read More People urged to check they are fully immunised after NSW and Victorian health authorities alert to three separate cases of virus in May Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australians are being urged to check they are fully…

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Read More Berlin has confirmed it would follow the International Criminal Court rulings over alleged war crimes in Gaza German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government has made clear that it would cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) if proposed arrest warrants are issued against Israeli leaders over alleged war crimes against the Palestinians. Speaking at…

Read MoreNorway, Spain and Ireland announced Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state. The move prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to respond with fury, calling it a “reward for terrorism.” Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem.Norway, Spain and Ireland announced Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state. The move prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

Read More A second human case of bird flu has been detected in a Michigan dairy worker as federal health officials ramp up the supply of anti-virals and vaccines. A second human case of bird flu has been detected in a Michigan dairy worker as federal health officials ramp up the supply of anti-virals and…

Read More WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, US, May 22 (IPS) – This month, non-governmental actors from across the world recently convened in Nairobi for the UN Civil Society Conference in Support of the Summit of the Future to demand that their issues are prioritized in the Pact for the Future – which is envisaged to…

Read More LOS ANGELES — The police chief at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been reassigned following criticism over his handling of recent campus demonstrations that included a mob attacking a pro-Palestinian encampment. Chief John Thomas was temporarily reassigned Tuesday “pending an examination of our security processes,” said Mary Osako, UCLA vice chancellor…

Read MoreKenya’s William Ruto becomes the first African leader to make an official state visit to the US in 15 years.Kenya’s William Ruto becomes the first African leader to make an official state visit to the US in 15 years.

Read MorePoliticians are shocked by an even more violent campaign than usual, particularly in Guerrero state.Politicians are shocked by an even more violent campaign than usual, particularly in Guerrero state.

Read MoreA clash with the actor has echoes of the macho tech giants of the past, says Zoe Kleinman.A clash with the actor has echoes of the macho tech giants of the past, says Zoe Kleinman.

Read More Charity says tech problems and poor customer service mean millions in Great Britain missing out on promised benefits The number of gas and electricity smart meters that are not working properly is likely to be higher than government figures suggest – possibly 20% to 30% of the total – according to research from…

Read More Deal struck with Origin Energy, owner of 2.88-gigawatt Eraring plant near Lake Macquarie, to limit risk of electricity shortages as renewables come online Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station will remain operational for…

Read More The Washington Post CEO’s past actions are coming under severe scrutiny in a British court as he seeks to turn around the financially troubled U.S. newspaper. The Washington Post CEO’s past actions are coming under severe scrutiny in a British court as he seeks to turn around the financially troubled U.S. newspaper.

Read More Macron’s attempt to center Kiev in the EU parliament campaign appears to have failed Security at home is a far more important issue for French voters ahead of the European Parliament election, despite President Emmanuel Macron’s attempts to use the Russia-Ukraine conflict to his advantage. Macron began ramping up his rhetoric on Ukraine…

Read More Workplace killings in 2023 revealed hazardous working conditions of migrant farmworkers in Half Moon Bay The owners of two mushroom farms in northern California where a disgruntled employee shot and killed seven people last year will pay a total of more than $450,000 in back wages and damages to 62 employees. In an…

Read MoreMs Haley was once Mr Trump’s UN ambassador and was the last of his major Republican primary rivals.Ms Haley was once Mr Trump’s UN ambassador and was the last of his major Republican primary rivals.

Read More The UN says more than 900,000 Palestinians have fled from Rafah, which was the last sheltering place for people in Gaza, and where the Israeli military is expanding its incursion. The UN says more than 900,000 Palestinians have fled from Rafah, which was the last sheltering place for people in Gaza, and where…

Read More Tokyo has rebuked Beijing’s ambassador for suggesting that the Japanese people could be “brought into the fire” Japan has issued a complaint against the Chinese ambassador to Tokyo after the envoy warned that the Japanese people will be “brought into the fire” if their government plots to support a Taiwanese independence movement. “We…

Read More Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes says there were things about Harrison Butker’s commencement speech he didn’t agree with. Coach Andy Reid says Butker wasn’t speaking ill to women. Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes says there were things about Harrison Butker’s commencement speech he didn’t agree with. Coach Andy Reid says Butker wasn’t speaking ill to women.

Read More One patient airlifted to hospital and 12 taken by ambulance after collision near Culverstone Green Children are among those in hospital after being injured in a crash between a tractor and bus in Kent. The collision occurred on the A227 South Street near Culverstone Green in Meopham shortly before 3.30pm on Wednesday, Kent…

Read More Protesters say they will dismantle tents after claiming partial success for their aims; more than half the Australians who want to leave New Caledonia have returned home Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Plibersek weighs in on social media ban for under 16s There has been…

Read More Invitation-only meeting comes on heels of controversial dinner at Mar-a-Lago where Trump reportedly offered $1bn quid pro quo Donald Trump was continuing to ask fossil-fuel executives to fund his presidential campaign on Wednesday, despite scrutiny of his relationship with the industry. The former president attended a fundraising luncheon at Houston’s Post Oak hotel…

Read More 2024 Trump rival’s name on the ballot was a continued sign of defiance for many voters 2024 Trump rival’s name on the ballot was a continued sign of defiance for many voters

Read More Chipmaker reports strong demand and higher-than-expected revenue even as other companies spend to develop their own chips Nvidia reported record quarterly revenue Wednesday on the back of the explosion in corporate appetite for artificial intelligence. “The next industrial revolution has begun – companies and countries are partnering with Nvidia … to produce a…

Read More The recent application for arrest warrants shows that even those backed by Washington can’t get away with everything The challenge of witnessing a historic event in real time isn’t to notice it. That’s the easy part. What’s hard is to understand its meaning for the future, which is what historic events are really…

Read More COLUMBIA, S.C. — Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she will be voting for Donald Trump in the general election, encouraging the presumptive GOP nominee to work hard to win support from those who backed her in the primary. “I will be voting for Trump,” Haley, Trump’s former U.N. ambassador, said during an event…

Read More Families of the hostages requested that the video be released Families of the hostages requested that the video be released

Read More Jake Sullivan appears critical of decision by Spain, Ireland and Norway to formally recognise Palestinian state next week The US is concerned about Israel’s growing diplomatic isolation among countries that have traditionally supported it, Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said on Wednesday. Sullivan’s remarks, at a White House briefing, followed the…

Read More House Speaker Mike Johnson told The Independent that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer would sign a letter inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver a joint address to Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson told The Independent that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer would sign a letter inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

Read More Dairy worker with mild symptoms had been in contact with cows presumed to be infected amid US outbreak in dairy cows A Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu – the second human case associated with an outbreak in US dairy cows. The patient had mild eye symptoms and has recovered,…