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Read More Parental rights? Anti-wokeness? School vouchers? A national movement has public education in its sights. Parental rights? Anti-wokeness? School vouchers? A national movement has public education in its sights.

Read More The oldest-ever U.S. president may verbally stumble, but Biden cleverly backed MAGA Republican hecklers into a corner this week. The oldest-ever U.S. president may verbally stumble, but Biden cleverly backed MAGA Republican hecklers into a corner this week.

Read MoreUkrainian data shows 824 Russians dying per day, and the UK says the trends are “likely accurate”.Ukrainian data shows 824 Russians dying per day, and the UK says the trends are “likely accurate”.

Read MoreWidely used in construction for decades, the aftermath of asbestos exposure has been a death sentence for thousands.Widely used in construction for decades, the aftermath of asbestos exposure has been a death sentence for thousands.

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Read MoreThe death toll from the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria surpassed 29,000 on Sunday.The death toll from the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria surpassed 29,000 on Sunday.

Read More The call went out to Los Angeles County Fire Department Urban Search and Rescue members to see who could deploy after the massive earthquake in Turkey. The call went out to Los Angeles County Fire Department Urban Search and Rescue members to see who could deploy after the massive earthquake in Turkey.

Read MoreBefore the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations.Before the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations.

Read MoreUN relief chief Martin Griffiths said he expected the death toll to at least double.UN relief chief Martin Griffiths said he expected the death toll to at least double.

Read More The elusive giant willow aphid goes into hiding in spring. Now the Royal Horticultural Society wants volunteers to help find out why Gardeners have been urged by scientists to help find a mysterious bug which disappears in spring and reappears at the end of summer. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is asking people…

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Read More Killing is latest in string of mob attacks against people accused of blasphemy in Muslim-majority south Asian country A mob in eastern Pakistan stormed a police station on Saturday and snatched a Muslim man accused of blasphemy from police custody and lynched him, in the latest religion-linked killing in the conservative Islamic country.…

Read More UN emergency relief coordinator says he expects tens of thousands more deaths after ‘worst event in 100 years in this region’ Good morning. As the rescue efforts continue following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, here is a summary of recent events. The death toll from Monday’s earthquake has surpassed 28,000. Turkish…

Read MoreEltaief, once a confidant of former President Ben Ali, and two key political activists were detained.Eltaief, once a confidant of former President Ben Ali, and two key political activists were detained.

Read More British defense executives are reportedly worried about being outperformed by German and French rivals Senior British defense industry officials are discussing the possibility of manufacturing weapons and armored vehicles in Ukraine under a local license, The Telegraph reported on Saturday. Some executives have already visited Kiev to explore options for setting up joint…

Read More StadWithUs filed charge with US education department accusing Lara Sheehi of hate speech and discrimination against students An Arab professor and lecturer in diversity has accused George Washington University of “colluding” with a rightwing pro-Israel group over a federal complaint accusing her of antisemitism. The group, StandWithUs (SWU), filed a complaint with the…

Read More Exclusive: Nadiia Luba is one of 9,700 Ukrainians still waiting on visa decision under Homes for Ukraine scheme Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Nadiia Luba was sheltering in a basement in central Ukraine earlier this month when she learned that her family’s chances of escaping to Britain had been dashed. After nearly…

Read More Henry VIII’s second wife was a deeply religious woman who resisted his advances for years, according to fresh research Anne Boleyn was found guilty of adultery, incest and conspiracy – all, almost certainly, false charges trumped up by Henry VIII – and then executed. For centuries, her reputation was that of a scheming…

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Read More Watch live as efforts continue in Turkey today, 12 February, after this week’s devastating earthquake. Watch live as efforts continue in Turkey today, 12 February, after this week’s devastating earthquake.

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Read MoreHundreds of thousands protest across France to keep up pressure on the government over its pension reform plans.Hundreds of thousands protest across France to keep up pressure on the government over its pension reform plans.

Read More The Iranian community and human rights advocates gathered Saturday in front of Los Angeles City Hall to protest against the Iranian government. The Iranian community and human rights advocates gathered Saturday in front of Los Angeles City Hall to protest against the Iranian government.

Read More Calls for a ban as health trusts award ‘insourcing’ contracts worth millions to tackle backlogs Some of the country’s most senior NHS clinicians are earning a lucrative sideline running private firms that offer to cut waiting lists at their own hospitals, the Observer can reveal. Top consultants in Manchester, Sheffield and London are…

Read More Agricultural businesses risk closure as figures show government paid only tiny fraction of slashed EU farming subsidies Cuts to post-Brexit farming payments mean farms risk “going out of business” as new figures reveal only a tiny fraction of slashed EU subsidies went to agriculture businesses last year. The government is replacing the EU’s…

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 354th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 354th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More The action was authorized by Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “out of an abundance of caution” A US fighter jet has brought down an unidentified object in Canadian airspace, on orders from President Joe Biden and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The incident marks the third time the US has…

Read More Billy Welsh stepped up when he heard his former marine comrade John Gladwell urgently needed a new kidney When Billy Welsh went on social media more than two years ago and said he urgently needed a new kidney, his former US marines comrade John Gladwell stepped up and donated one of his. Little…

Read More Labour to publish dossier of spending by government representatives on luxury hotels and chauffeur hire Labour is launching a campaign accusing government ministers and officials of spending taxpayer-funded credit cards on luxury travel and hotels, claiming they are using public money “like a cash machine”. In an attempt to inflict further damage to…

Read MoreEx-Brazilian president says he plans to return home soon after having spent more than a month in the US.Ex-Brazilian president says he plans to return home soon after having spent more than a month in the US.

Read MoreDespite a mounting death toll, rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria are miraculously uncovering survivors nearly a week after devastating earthquakes in the region. Imtiaz Tyab has the details.Despite a mounting death toll, rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria are miraculously uncovering survivors nearly a week after devastating earthquakes in the region. Imtiaz Tyab…

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Read MoreNicaragua’s ruling Sandinista political machine has mobilized a few thousand of its faithful to celebrate the government’s decision to expel 222 opposition leaders, activists, priests, students and journalistsNicaragua’s ruling Sandinista political machine has mobilized a few thousand of its faithful to celebrate the government’s decision to expel 222 opposition leaders, activists, priests, students and…

Read More The treasurer also noted ‘very encouraging’ signs on power prices falling, saying Labor’s energy price relief package was working Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The treasurer Jim Chalmers says there are “very encouraging” signs on power…