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Russia is touting a rare military victory, but Ukraine disputes that claim
Read More Control of the town could allow Russia to cut off Ukrainian supply lines to nearby Bakhmut, another fiercely contested city seen as central to Russia’s struggling efforts to control eastern Ukraine. Control of the town could allow Russia to cut off Ukrainian supply lines to nearby Bakhmut, another fiercely contested city seen as…
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Russia says its forces have taken control of Ukraine’s Soledar
Read MoreMoscow says its capture of the eastern town will enable Russian troops to envelop the nearby city of Bakhmut.Moscow says its capture of the eastern town will enable Russian troops to envelop the nearby city of Bakhmut.
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Proud Boys trial – live: Attorney for Enrique Tarrio blames Trump in high-profile sedition trial
Read More Five members of nationalist gang Proud Boys charged with seditious conspiracy for roles in January 6 attack Five members of nationalist gang Proud Boys charged with seditious conspiracy for roles in January 6 attack
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Idaho murders victim’s father reveals what he did when he learned of Bryan Kohberger’s arrest
Read More Ben Mogen revealed that he has been unable to bring himself to read the full affidavit for Bryan Kohberger’s arrest – a document that outlines chilling new details about his daughter’s murder Ben Mogen revealed that he has been unable to bring himself to read the full affidavit for Bryan Kohberger’s arrest –…
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Astronomers find Milky Way galaxy’s most-distant stars
Read MoreAstronomers found 208 stars of which the furthest is 1.08 million light years from Earth.Astronomers found 208 stars of which the furthest is 1.08 million light years from Earth.
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Adidas loses stripes row trademark battle with luxury designer Thom Browne
Read MoreThe sportswear giant argued the use of four parallel stripes was too similar to its logo.The sportswear giant argued the use of four parallel stripes was too similar to its logo.
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Koblenz trial one year on: ‘It should have been in Damascus’
Read MoreThe proceedings against Syrian regime officials in Germany were in no way perfect – but still a momentous achievement.The proceedings against Syrian regime officials in Germany were in no way perfect – but still a momentous achievement.
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A Maryland TikToker raised more than $140k for an 82-year-old Walmart worker
Read More Rory McCarty used his TikTok community to raise almost $150,000 for 82-year-old Warren “Butch” Marion. Strangers just a month ago, the two have become close friends. (Image credit: Rory McCarty) Rory McCarty used his TikTok community to raise almost $150,000 for 82-year-old Warren “Butch” Marion. Strangers just a month ago, the two have…
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No sign from Sunak of additional funding to avert NHS strikes, says Sturgeon – UK politics live
Read More Scotland’s first minister discussed NHS funding with the PM on Thursday night in Holyrood Keir Starmer is to challenge Rishi Sunak to stand up to the “Brexit purity cult” of Eurosceptics within the Conservative party to resolve the Northern Ireland protocol impasse. The Labour leader will use a speech in Belfast on Friday…
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Black Lives Matter founder cousin dies after tasing
Read MoreKeenan Anderson was repeatedly tasered by LA police following a traffic accident.Keenan Anderson was repeatedly tasered by LA police following a traffic accident.
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Ukraine news – live: Putin looking for scapegoats as Russian troops suffer weapons shortage
Read More Russia likely controls ‘most, if not all’, of key mining town Soledar Russia likely controls ‘most, if not all’, of key mining town Soledar
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The UK may avoid a recession for now but it won’t feel like it for many
Read More Jeremy Hunt is not getting carried away by November growth, and monthly GDP moves can be erratic UK economy grew by only 0.1% in NovemberBusiness live updates: UK may avoid 2022 recession In normal circumstances the fact that the UK economy eked out a bit of growth in November would be of little…
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Pakistan foreign exchange reserves drop to lowest since 2014
Read MoreExperts paint a gloomy picture, saying the government must reconsider its priorities.Experts paint a gloomy picture, saying the government must reconsider its priorities.
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Indian town rapidly sinking, space agency warns
Read More The imperiled Himalayan settlement of Joshimath went down 5.4cm within days The central part of the Indian town of Joshimath sank by as much as 5.4cm sometime between late December and early January, the Indian space agency reports. The popular tourist location is prone to sinking over time, partially due to infrastructure development.…
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Manslaughter charges sought over Halloween crowd crush that killed almost 160
Read MoreSouth Korean police say a lack of safety measures led to the deadly surge. They want involuntary manslaughter and negligence counts against 23 officials, about half of them law enforcement.South Korean police say a lack of safety measures led to the deadly surge. They want involuntary manslaughter and negligence counts against 23 officials, about…
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UAE’s Cop28 president will keep role as head of national oil company
Read More Campaigners warn ‘breathtaking conflict of interest’ could jeopardise climate negotiating process Sultan Al Jaber, the government minister for United Arab Emirates who will preside over this year’s crucial UN climate talks, will retain his roles as head of the country’s oil company and sustainable energy businesses, UAE has confirmed. Campaigners have been angered…
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Ghana increases salaries by 30 percent amid economic woes
Read MoreInflation is hovering at a record 50.3 percent in Ghana, once described as Africa’s shining star by the World Bank.Inflation is hovering at a record 50.3 percent in Ghana, once described as Africa’s shining star by the World Bank.
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AP News Digest 3:10 a.m.
Read More Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan.
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Sunak must stand up to ‘Brexit purity cult’ in Tory party, says Starmer
Read More Labour leader to urge PM to take on Eurosceptics in attempt to resolve Northern Ireland protocol issues Keir Starmer is to challenge Rishi Sunak to stand up to the “Brexit purity cult” of Eurosceptics within the Conservative party to resolve the Northern Ireland protocol impasse. The Labour leader will use a speech in…
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Warsaw clarifies timeline for deploying German Patriots
Read More The weapons could arrive in Poland any day now, the deputy defense minister has said Warsaw is set to receive US-made Patriot air defense systems from Berlin in the near future, Deputy Defense Minister Wojciech Skurkiewicz said on Thursday. In November, Germany offered to station Patriots on the nation’s territory after a stray…
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Elena Chernenko: US-Russian nuclear arms control has become a hostage to the conflict in Ukraine – here’s why it’s so dangerous
Read More Why Moscow’s and Washington’s positions on how to manage atomic weapons are fraught with mistrust, unpredictability and volatility During the Cold War, Moscow and Washington managed to agree on arms control regardless of the degree of their involvement in regional conflicts, whether in Europe or in Afghanistan. In the case of Ukraine, the…
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Social media bosses who breach UK child safety rules may face jail
Read More Minister ‘not ruling out’ changing online safety bill to give Ofcom power to prosecute executives The UK culture secretary has said she is “not ruling out” changing the online safety bill to allow regulators to prosecute social media bosses who are found not to have protected children’s safety. Michele Donelan told the BBC…
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Turkey summons Swedish ambassador over Erdogan effigy protest
Read MoreFootage showed what Turkish media said was a protest by the PKK, in which they hung up an effigy of Erdogan.Footage showed what Turkish media said was a protest by the PKK, in which they hung up an effigy of Erdogan.
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Seven dead in US South after severe rain, tornadoes
Read MoreStrong winds and heavy rain damage homes, tens of thousands without power in parts of Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama.Strong winds and heavy rain damage homes, tens of thousands without power in parts of Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama.
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Europe Stops Getting Diesel From Russia Soon. What Happens Next?
Read More In just over three weeks, seaborne deliveries of diesel from the European Union’s single biggest external supplier will be all but banned. Who will step in to plug this enormous supply gap? And, will there be enough? Is the bloc sleepwalking into a fuel crisis? The EU imported about 220 million barrels of…
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Biden’s Delaware home is now a player in document drama
Read MoreIt’s President Joe Biden’s refuge from Washington — a place that’s part home office, part Sunday family dinner venue, a safe place for his treasured 1967 Corvette and a makeshift campaign studio during the COVID-19 pandemicIt’s President Joe Biden’s refuge from Washington — a place that’s part home office, part Sunday family dinner venue,…
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Thai army kills 5 suspected drug smugglers near ‘Golden Triangle’
Read MoreAlmost 500,000 methamphetamine pills found after clash between Thai forces and suspected smugglers in Thailand’s north.Almost 500,000 methamphetamine pills found after clash between Thai forces and suspected smugglers in Thailand’s north.
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Idaho murders – latest updates: Bryan Kohberger seen with face cuts at hearing as next court date revealed
Read More Bryan Kohberger is charged with the murders of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in Moscow on November 13 Bryan Kohberger is charged with the murders of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in Moscow on November 13
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Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘small pockets of resistance’ from Ukraine in Soledar, says Moscow-installed official
Read More Russian Lieutenant Colonel says Russian-backed troops have almost full control; US envoy calls for Serbia to sign on to sanctions against Russia Russia-Ukraine war at a glance The conflict in Ukraine has come to be defined by the use of drones, AFP reports, ranging from small commercially-available models to larger aircraft, with both…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 324
Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 324th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 324th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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Huge storm rips through Alabama and US South, tearing off roofs and killing at least seven
Read More Around 34 preliminary tornados sweep through Alabama, Georgia, and Kentucky Around 34 preliminary tornados sweep through Alabama, Georgia, and Kentucky
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Ukraine defence minister: We are a de facto member of Nato alliance
Read MoreOleksii Reznikov’s comments will provoke Russia, which has framed the war as a battle with the West.Oleksii Reznikov’s comments will provoke Russia, which has framed the war as a battle with the West.
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Suspect charged with murder in assassination of Japan’s Abe
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Banksia Hill: autistic teenage girl ‘treated like a dog’ at detention centre, class action alleges
Read More Girl, first detained at 13, suffered ‘extremely traumatic’ restraining with handcuffs, leg shackles and spit hoods, court document claims Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast An autistic teenage girl detained at Banksia Hill Detention Centre was forced to use underwear stained with menstrual blood and sleep…
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California flooding – live: Flash floods, sinkholes shut roads with more storms forecast as rain dents drought
Read More Death toll likely to rise in California as deluge and flash floods set to continue Death toll likely to rise in California as deluge and flash floods set to continue
