Month: June 2024

Read MoreAll deaths from the blaze at Qaem Hospital were in the intensive care unit, according to local authorities.All deaths from the blaze at Qaem Hospital were in the intensive care unit, according to local authorities.

Read MoreThe Peruvian-Mexican actress lent her voice to many cartoon characters during a long and illustrious career.The Peruvian-Mexican actress lent her voice to many cartoon characters during a long and illustrious career.

Read MoreRussian President Vladimir Putin has thanked North Korea for supporting his actions in Ukraine and says the two countries would work together to overcome U.S.-led sanctionsRussian President Vladimir Putin has thanked North Korea for supporting his actions in Ukraine and says the two countries would work together to overcome U.S.-led sanctions

Read More Chancellor Karl Nehammer has dismissed a warning from his own defense minister on striking Russia Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer does not perceive the decision by NATO nations to allow Kiev to use their weapons against Russia outside of what they consider Ukrainian territory as a cause for concern. Speaking with the NZZ media…

Read More Band of cold blankets entire east coast, with widespread frost across Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and NSW Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Melbourne and Sydney were set to shiver through their coldest morning so far this year on Wednesday, after Queenslanders awoke to a blanket…

Read More Former defence minister is suing Higgins over social media posts Reynolds says may have damaged her reputation Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The former prime minister Scott Morrison could appear as a trial witness as the Liberal senator Linda Reynolds pursues Brittany Higgins over alleged…

Read More Number of rail trips using season tickets now 13%, down from 34% before the pandemic The use of rail season tickets in Great Britain has plummeted to the lowest level on record, driven by a rise in working from home since the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of rail journeys made by people using…

Read MoreThe Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in the NBA Finals to seal a 4-1 series victory and lift a record 18th championship.The Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in the NBA Finals to seal a 4-1 series victory and lift a record 18th championship.

Read More Russian president thanks host Kim Jong-un for ’unwavering support’ to Moscow’s war in Ukraine Russian president thanks host Kim Jong-un for ’unwavering support’ to Moscow’s war in Ukraine

Read MoreHeat warnings in effect for millions across the U.S. this week; Mom creates camp for kids with chronic pancreatitisHeat warnings in effect for millions across the U.S. this week; Mom creates camp for kids with chronic pancreatitis

Read More Farming minister Mark Spencer echoes warnings from Sunak that Starmer is planning to give more groups the vote beyond 16 and 17-year-olds Q: [From Emma in Greenwich] How will you protect single-sex spaces for girls, while making it easier to get a gender recognition certificate? Starmer says he is passionate about protecting single-sex…

Read More BANGKOK — Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a marriage equality bill, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law. The bill passed its final reading with the approval of 130 of the 152 members of the Senate in…

Read More Tens of thousands of letters signed by former prime minister expected to be delivered this week UK general election live – latest updates The Conservatives will turn to Boris Johnson in an attempt to boost their faltering election campaign, according to reports. Tens of thousands of letters signed by the former prime minister…

Read More Bookseller tells ASX it will announce outcomes from strategic review, including ‘progress in seeking additional funding’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s largest online bookseller has entered into a voluntary share trading suspension, just two weeks after…

Read More David Omand says pledges on nuclear deterrent shows party can be trusted ‘to stick to serious defence policy’ Labour’s position on national security has been endorsed by a former head of the UK intelligence agency, GCHQ, who said the party can be trusted to “stick to serious defence policy.” The backing by Sir…

Read More Visit is Russian president’s first to North Korea in 24 years as he seeks continued military support from Kim Jong-un Report: Vladimir Putin to visit North Korea as he seeks further military support Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of the war in Ukraine. The time has just gone past 10:30am…

Read More President Biden plans to provide protection from deportation to certain migrants. Russian President Putin makes a rare trip to North Korea. FEMA pressured to treat extreme heat as a major disaster. President Biden plans to provide protection from deportation to certain migrants. Russian President Putin makes a rare trip to North Korea. FEMA…

Read More Boats from Libya and Turkey were carrying migrants from South Asia and Middle East Boats from Libya and Turkey were carrying migrants from South Asia and Middle East

Read More US lawmakers Gregory Meeks and Ben Cardin dropped their opposition to deal under heavy pressure from Biden administration, Washington Post reports See all our Israel-Gaza war coverage Overnight Israel’s military reported that warning sirens that sounded in kibbutz Sufa, which is close to the border with Gaza in southern Israel, were a “false…

Read More Judge notes ‘compassion and understanding’ of Erin Bentley’s family, who requested driver Liam Murray not be sent to prison Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A lawyer who fatally struck a pedestrian while reversing down a busy Melbourne…

Read More The EU will “continue to support migration” and fund the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Hungarian prime minister has said The hopes of the people of Europe have been flouted in Brussels, when the center-right majority party entered into a coalition with the socialists and liberals, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday. The…

Read More Simon Birmingham contradicts Nationals’ leader, saying renewables are ‘an important part of the mix’ while Queensland LNP leader rules out nuclear Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The federal Coalition’s climate and energy policy is in disarray, with…

Read More The Court previously ruled that the cake – with no writing – was not a form of speech The Court previously ruled that the cake – with no writing – was not a form of speech

Read More SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean soldiers fired warning shots to repel North Korean soldiers who temporarily crossed the rivals’ land border Tuesday for the second time this month, South Korea’s military said. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The South’s military observed increased North Korean construction activities along their heavily armed border to install suspected anti-tank…

Read More Anthony Albanese describes behaviour of officials at Parliament House during Chinese premier Li Qiang’s visit as ‘clumsy’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian government has formally complained to the Chinese embassy over “ham-fisted” attempts by its…

Read More Rating agencies and the RBA among those marking Daniel Moohkey’s handiwork which he says is focused on spending restraint Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales treasurer, Daniel Mookhey, dubbed his second budget since Labor…

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Read More Russian leader will have talks with Kim Jong-un with shared aim of expanding security and economic cooperation Vladimir Putin has praised North Korea for supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine, as he travels to Pyongyang to seek continued military support from one of the world’s most isolated nations. In his first visit to North…

Read More The federal court dismissed the case brought by Save the Children and ruled that the government had no legal obligation to bring them home Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast If the federal government had “the political will”…

Read More Exclusive: Consumer advocates say BetterHelp’s wrongdoing overseas means privacy watchdog should investigate whether it has breached local laws Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Consumer advocates are calling on the privacy regulator to investigate the “Uber of therapy”…

Read More RBA keeps cash rate steady amid stubborn inflation and an economy that has all but stalled Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s borrowers have been given another reprieve, with the Reserve Bank leaving its key interest rate…

Read More Muslim students’ association remains steadfast as vice-chancellor urges them to make way for festival to ring in new semester Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast If not for the brown charring of the University of Sydney’s quadrangle lawns,…

Read MoreCity leader John Lee says move will strengthen competitiveness of the Asian financial hub.City leader John Lee says move will strengthen competitiveness of the Asian financial hub.

Read MoreExtreme heat alerts remain in effect for tens of millions of people in the United States as cities including Chicago break heat recordsExtreme heat alerts remain in effect for tens of millions of people in the United States as cities including Chicago break heat records

Read MoreKansas lawmakers hoping to lure the Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri are narrowing their proposal for encouraging the Super Bowl champions to build a new stadium and linking the proposal to a plan for broad tax cutsKansas lawmakers hoping to lure the Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri are narrowing their proposal for encouraging the…