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13-year-old Karon Blake was fatally shot by a DC vigilante. Why are police protecting the killer’s name?
Read More ‘Give us justice. Give us any justice,’ Karon’s grandfather told police at a community meeting on Tuesday. Andrea Blanco reports ‘Give us justice. Give us any justice,’ Karon’s grandfather told police at a community meeting on Tuesday. Andrea Blanco reports
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Woman in her 20s dies after dog attack in Surrey
Read More A second woman was taken to hospital with dog bites, but her condition is not life threatening A woman in her 20s has been killed after reportedly being attacked by a dog in Surrey. Officers were called to Gravelly Hill in Caterham at 2.45pm on Thursday to reports of a dog attacking members…
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Nova Scotia health workers warned of nursing shortage years before death of young mother: ‘It’s definitely getting scarier’
Read More Across industrialised world health care workers are warning of insufficient staff – and deadly consequences, writes Andrew Buncombe Across industrialised world health care workers are warning of insufficient staff – and deadly consequences, writes Andrew Buncombe
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Who is Robert Hur, the special counsel tasked with overseeing Biden classified documents probe?
Read More Former Maryland federal prosecutor is a Republican appointee Former Maryland federal prosecutor is a Republican appointee
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Garland appoints special counsel to supervise Biden classified documents investigation
Read More Mr Garland named Robert Hur, a former federal prosecutor in Maryland, to supervise the probe into how documents with classified markings ended up in Mr Biden’s home and former office Mr Garland named Robert Hur, a former federal prosecutor in Maryland, to supervise the probe into how documents with classified markings ended up…
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Republicans outnumber Democrats for first time in decades – poll
Read More The largest proportion of US citizens still identify as independents, according to the most recent Gallup survey More Americans identify with the Republican Party than with the Democratic Party for the first time in over three decades, according to a Gallup poll published Thursday. Some 45% of respondents said they were Republicans or…
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The rise of the Wagner mercenary group – and what their success says about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
Read More As the Russian president orders another shake-up of his military chiefs, the unit – run by Putin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin – is making gains in the eastern town of Soledar during some of the most vicious fighting of the war, writes Kim Sengupta As the Russian president orders another shake-up of his military…
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Shocking video shows Florida man arrested at gunpoint under DeSantis’s ‘abominable’ voter fraud raids
Read More People arrested in Florida for voter fraud say they didn’t know they were breaking the law People arrested in Florida for voter fraud say they didn’t know they were breaking the law
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Ted Cruz roundly mocked after trying to call Jill Biden a hypocrite on gas stove row: ‘Cancun lately?’
Read More Texas senator’s ‘rules for thee but not for me’ remark used against him by Twitter users Texas senator’s ‘rules for thee but not for me’ remark used against him by Twitter users
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Ex-Dreamboys boss jailed for attempted axe murder of wife
Read More ‘Obsessive’ David Richards lay in wait for Alex Alam to leave her home after their relationship broke down A former manager of the Dreamboys stripper group has been jailed for 27 years for attempted murder after attacking his wife with an axe. David Richards, 42, attacked Alex Alam, 32, outside her home after…
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Australia news live: Dominic Perrottet faces leadership crisis; Albanese to visit PNG war graves
Read More NSW premier faces bitter internal battle to save his job after admitting to wearing Nazi costume to 21st birthday party Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Jim Chalmers to inspect flooding recovery efforts in northern NSW Today the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, and the emergency management minister,…
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Special counsel to investigate Biden
Read More As of Thursday, the president and his predecessor are both under investigation over the apparent mishandling of classified files Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel to probe President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. The White House has confirmed that Biden stored two batches of sensitive files in his garage…
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US consumer prices moderate in December
Read MoreThe sixth straight year-over-year slowdown is raising hopes that the worst inflation bout is steadily waning.The sixth straight year-over-year slowdown is raising hopes that the worst inflation bout is steadily waning.
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Putin’s military reshuffle is more about politics than a change of strategy
Read More The Russian president may have put Gen Gerasimov in charge of the invasion to balance tensions between the army and the Wagner Group Another month, another Russian military reshuffle: Vladimir Putin changes the general in charge of his forces in Ukraine with something of the frequency of a Premier League club desperate to…
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India cough syrup linked to Uzbekistan deaths ‘substandard’: WHO
Read MoreThe World Health Organization said the Indian manufacturer’s products had ‘unacceptable amounts’ of toxic substances.The World Health Organization said the Indian manufacturer’s products had ‘unacceptable amounts’ of toxic substances.
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Canadian investigators offer reward in case of abducted Iranian-born woman
Read More Elnaz Hajtamiri woman was abducted on 12 January 2022 from an Ontario house by three men disguised as police officers Investigators in Canada are offering a C$100,000 reward in a bid to solve the brazen kidnapping of an Iranian Canadian woman by assailants disguised as police officers that continues to baffle detectives. Elnaz…
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Nigeria police made to scrap sacking of unmarried pregnant officers
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Nigeria police made to scrap sacking of unmarried pregnant officers
Read MoreThe case was brought to court by a police officer who was dismissed in 2021 after getting pregnant.The case was brought to court by a police officer who was dismissed in 2021 after getting pregnant.
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Dolphins ‘shout’ to compensate for human-made background noise
Read More Research adds to concerns about the impact of human noise pollution on marine life We have all experienced the frustration of trying to hold a conversation in a loud pub or restaurant. Now researchers have shown that dolphins may face a similar scenario, showing that they “shout” to each other when faced with…
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Who is Russia’s new Ukraine war commander Valery Gerasimov?
Read MoreThe seniority of the new general in charge reflects the war’s expansion and need to improve organisation and command.The seniority of the new general in charge reflects the war’s expansion and need to improve organisation and command.
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Taking Humanitarianism Hostage the Case of Afghanistan & Multilateral Organisations
Read More NEW YORK, Jan 12 (IPS) – Can you imagine what it would be like if women were simply not allowed to step outside of their homes, let alone to work for a living? When women choose to do so, and they can afford it, then it is a matter of choice. When women…
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Unexploded grenade removed from Ukrainian soldier’s chest
Read MoreTwo soldiers oversaw the operation to ensure the unexploded device was removed safely.Two soldiers oversaw the operation to ensure the unexploded device was removed safely.
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British Council workers ‘hunted’ in Afghanistan allowed to come to UK
Read More Contractors forced to move between safe houses given green light to leave but others remain in the country Nearly 100 British Council contractors forced to live in hiding since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan have been given the green light to come to the UK. After 18 months of moving between safe houses…
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Former Trump official removes ‘woke’ term from documents
Read More Dropping the word ‘Latinx’ from paperwork in a US state was described as a gesture of respect to American Latinos Incoming Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order removing the term ‘Latinx’, a de-gendered neologism that itself has replaced ‘Latino’ and ‘Latina’, from official documents on her first day in office…
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Biden hails ‘good news’ as rate of US Inflation falls for December as fuel prices drop
Read More However, food prices continue to rise However, food prices continue to rise
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White House confirms second set of classified documents found at Biden Delaware property – live
Read MoreRepublican outrage grows as second batch of files discoveredSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email As Joe Biden concluded remarks on the economy, a reporter brought up the classified document discovery and asked, “what were you thinking?” “I’m going to get a chance to speak on all this, God…
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El Salvador renews state of emergency as gang crackdown continues
Read MoreGovernment says emergency measures have led to drop in murders, but rights groups raise concerns about reported abuses.Government says emergency measures have led to drop in murders, but rights groups raise concerns about reported abuses.
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A New Tourist Train in Mexico Will Destroy Indigenous Land and Livelihoods
Read More Crouching on all fours, wearing hard hats and knee pads, we shuffle and drag ourselves one by one through the small earthy hollow. When we reach the other side, a large cavern spreads out before us: countless stalactites hang suspended like icicles from the roof and mineral draperies dress large chalk columns. The…
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Indian PhD Students Say Long Australian Visa Delays Have Put Their Lives On Hold
Read More Sydney, Jan 12 (IPS) – When Megha Jacob, who had been applying for a doctoral degree at various overseas universities, received an offer from the Australian National University’s Department of Chemistry to do a fully funded PhD, she was thrilled and immediately accepted the position. Read the full story, “Indian PhD Students Say…
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New Zealand parents unable to name their babies ‘King’
Read More The word tops a list of the names most frequently rejected by the authorities New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs has published the list of the most popular baby names chosen in 2022, while also including the names most often chosen by parents that end up not being permitted by the authorities. Topping…
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Odell Beckham Jr calls passenger ‘fat, ugly’ in bodycam footage of flight incident
Read More ‘Enjoy the cheese board on the way home with your ugly a**,’ wide receiver tells fellow passenger ‘Enjoy the cheese board on the way home with your ugly a**,’ wide receiver tells fellow passenger
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Inadequate help for torture victims in UK immigration centres, watchdog finds
Read More Borders inspector blames unfounded suspicions by ministers that detainees gaming the system Torture victims and suicidal people in immigration detention centres are not receiving adequate help because of unfounded suspicions from ministers and officials that they are cheating the system, the UK borders watchdog has found. David Neal, the independent chief inspector of…
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Ambulance response times worst on record as A&E waits hit new highs
Read More Data for England shows huge pressures across NHS from emergency callouts to admissions UK politics live – latest news updates Ambulance response times in England were the worst on record across all major categories in December, while people waiting 12 hours or more to be admitted to A&E reached an all-time high. The…
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Russia to launch mission to rescue astronauts stranded after Soyuz coolant leak
Read MoreRussia will launch a rescue mission next month to retrieve three stranded astronauts, after investigators say their Soyuz spacecraft was damaged by a micrometeoroid. Mark Strassmann has the latest.Russia will launch a rescue mission next month to retrieve three stranded astronauts, after investigators say their Soyuz spacecraft was damaged by a micrometeoroid. Mark Strassmann…
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Trump discussed using a nuclear weapon on North Korea in 2017 and blaming it on someone else, book says
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