Month: May 2024

Read More Patients said to have been moved on donkey carts from evacuated hospital, in situation described as ‘catastrophic’ Hospitals in Rafah risk being overwhelmed by a wave of sick and injured people if the fighting there intensifies and routes into Gaza remain impassible, doctors and medical officials in the city say. Medics and patients…

Read MorePresident Biden warns he will stop supplying some weapons if Israel launches a ground operation.President Biden warns he will stop supplying some weapons if Israel launches a ground operation.

Read More Group being questioned after warrants were executed in Bolton, Great Lever, Abram and Hindley, says Greater Manchester police Three men have been arrested on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism in Greater Manchester. Warrants were executed by officers in Bolton, Great Lever, Abram and Hindley around 7.30pm on Wednesday, Greater Manchester police (GMP)…

Read More Daughters of TV great write introductions to First Squad, First Platoon, a story of war in the Pacific released by Strand Magazine A story of the second world war by Rod Serling, creator of The Twilight Zone, will be published in the US on Thursday after lying among his papers for nearly 70…

Read More Concerns raised in NSW parliament about why prosecutor did not oppose bail for domestic violence charges against former partner including rape and stalking Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Concerns have been raised in New South Wales parliament about why the police did not oppose Daniel…

Read More Woman, 24, allegedly sexually assaulted by young boy in far north Queensland before being attacked by a group of children Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A 10-year-old boy has been charged over an Italian tourist’s alleged sexual…

Read More South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued his first apology over his wife receiving a luxury handbag under questionable circumstances, highlighting his efforts to set a new course for his government after a stinging defeat in parliamentary elections. In his first news conference in about two years, Yoon pledged Thursday to improve livelihoods…

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Read More SUBSCRIBER+ REPORTING — Congress waded into an explosive debate Wednesday, in the wake of revelations that Russia may have been behind the so-called “Havana Syndrome” that has afflicted hundreds of American officials over the past decade, including diplomats, CIA officers, FBI agents, White House staff and family members.  “Dating back to 2014, a…

Read More Troy Armstrong, 36, alledgedly drove his ute at 140kmh at his former wife Kristy Armstrong’s car in Molong Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A man accused of murdering his former wife by running her car off a…

Read More Opal Sandy can hear almost perfectly after groundbreaking surgery that took just 16 minutes A British toddler has had her hearing restored after becoming the first person in the world to take part in a pioneering gene therapy trial, in a development that doctors say marks a new era in treating deafness. Opal…

Read More Niesr says current limits on government borrowing fail to stimulate growth and hinder net zero ambitions The next government will be forced to hit voters with post-election tax rises and delay net zero investment unless it is prepared to rip up Treasury rules for managing the state finances, a leading thinktank has said.…

Read More Government’s failure to match EU measures to improve condition of rivers, lakes and oceans called ‘deeply concerning’ England’s rivers are likely to remain in a poor state for years to come because the government is failing to put in place EU clean water laws post-Brexit, the watchdog has found. When Britain was a…

Read MoreSome opposition candidates have claimed they have withdrawn under pressure. Other nominations have been rejected.Some opposition candidates have claimed they have withdrawn under pressure. Other nominations have been rejected.

Read MoreJudge says Bainimarama abused his power to shut down probe into alleged corruption at the University of the South Pacific.Judge says Bainimarama abused his power to shut down probe into alleged corruption at the University of the South Pacific.

Read MoreCEO Campbell Wilson says journey to restoring Air India’s reputation is ‘well under way’.CEO Campbell Wilson says journey to restoring Air India’s reputation is ‘well under way’.

Read More Victorian tribunal also finds doctor’s communications with patients were inappropriate, discourteous and failed to provide confidentiality Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A Melbourne doctor who posted homophobic and anti-vaccination content to social media, and described hospitals as…

Read More As El Fasher stands on the ‘precipice of a massacre’, rights groups call for sanctions after new testimony describes atrocities carried out by RSF paramilitaries in Sudan Gruesome new testimony details one of the worst atrocities of the year-long Sudanese civil war – the large-scale massacre of civilians as they desperately tried to…

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Read MoreThe media giants are under pressure to attract more subscribers to their streaming services.The media giants are under pressure to attract more subscribers to their streaming services.

Read More Pieces from Diamonds are Forever singer’s collection will be exhibited by Sotheby’s London before being auctioned for charity in Paris Diamonds Are Forever singer Shirley Bassey is to auction some of her extensive and “meaningful” jewellery collection, including a diamond ring given to her by Elton John. Top lots from her collection, which…

Read More Super fund boss and Google Cloud global CEO issue joint statement apologising for ‘extremely frustrating and disappointing’ outage Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast More than half a million UniSuper fund members went a week with no access…

Read More U.S. President Joe Biden said he would halt additional shipments of offensive weapons to Israel if the country proceeded with a ground invasion of Rafah, decrying the potential loss of civilian life as “just wrong.” “We’re going to continue to make sure Israel is secure in terms of Iron Dome and their ability…

Read More U.S. President Joe Biden said he would halt additional shipments of offensive weapons to Israel if the country proceeded with a ground invasion of Rafah, decrying the potential loss of civilian life as “just wrong.” “We’re going to continue to make sure Israel is secure in terms of Iron Dome and their ability…

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Read MoreAs the war enters its 805th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 805th day, these are the main developments.

Read More The territory’s justice minister has called for the anthem to be removed from the internet in the wake of the ruling Hong Kong has demanded a protest song that was made popular during pro-democracy demonstrations in the territory be removed from the internet, in the wake of a court ruling which banned it.…

Read More TOKYO, Japan, May 08 (IPS) – We are at the tipping point in human history, facing major existential crises. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has heightened the risk of a nuclear weapon being used since the Cold War. Furthermore, the climate crisis is accelerating. In these crises, the most affected are those…

Read More Pete McCloskey, a veteran who wanted U.S. troops out of Vietnam, was the first congressman to urge consideration of Nixon’s impeachment on the House floor. Pete McCloskey, a veteran who wanted U.S. troops out of Vietnam, was the first congressman to urge consideration of Nixon’s impeachment on the House floor.

Read MoreAustralian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend Jack Carter Rhoad disappeared last month.Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend Jack Carter Rhoad disappeared last month.

Read MoreWhat officials eat and how have become key ingredients in efforts to find common ground in a testy relationship.What officials eat and how have become key ingredients in efforts to find common ground in a testy relationship.

Read More The US president said he had made it clear to PM Netanyahu that if Israeli military ‘go into Rafah, I’m not supplying the weapons’ See all our Middle East crisis coverageAnalysis: Biden seeks to pull rank in US-Israel relationship – a trial of strength beckons Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Wednesday it…

Read MoreNew York City’s watchdog agency says it has launched a probe into allegations that the New York City Police Department has improperly used its official social media accounts to target public officials and private citizensNew York City’s watchdog agency says it has launched a probe into allegations that the New York City Police Department…

Read More The bodies of brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, as well as US citizen Jack Carter Rhoad, were found dumped in a remote well in Baja California The bodies of brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, as well as US citizen Jack Carter Rhoad, were found dumped in a remote well in Baja California

Read MoreA senior administration official linked the pause to Israel’s operation in Rafah.A senior administration official linked the pause to Israel’s operation in Rafah.