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Barclay agreed to discuss lump sum or back pay for NHS workers, say sources
Read More Unions attack ‘disappointing’ talks but sources on both sides acknowledge change of approach UK politics live – latest news updates The health secretary, Steve Barclay, has agreed to discuss the possibility of a lump sum payment or backdating pay in order to end NHS strikes, according to multiple sources, though strikes will go…
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Exclusive: Miss Universe, Under Pressure, Plans a Reality Show Makeover
Read More Miss Universe, which has suffered a dramatic ratings decline in the last five years—and some big reputational hits more recently—has a new owner, Anne Jakapong, who will become the first non-American owner and first transgender woman to put her imprint on the beauty pageant. The billionaire CEO of Thai media company JKN Global…
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Rights groups again fear for Syria’s cross-border aid
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Malawi Suffers Worst Cholera Outbreak in Decades
Read More BLANTYRE, Jan 09 (IPS) – On March 3, 2022, Malawi declared a cholera outbreak after a district hospital in the southern region reported a case. This was the first case in the 2021 to 2022 cholera season. Read the full story, “Malawi Suffers Worst Cholera Outbreak in Decades”, on globalissues.org → BLANTYRE, Jan…
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England counts down to western Europe’s first satellite launch
Read MoreVirgin Orbit to send satellites up from UK on a modified Boeing 747 with a rocket attached under its wing.Virgin Orbit to send satellites up from UK on a modified Boeing 747 with a rocket attached under its wing.
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Biden Mexico news – live: President visits El Paso border for first time where he is confronted by Greg Abbott
Read More Biden kicks off three-day summit with counterparts Trudeau and López Obrador in Mexico today Biden kicks off three-day summit with counterparts Trudeau and López Obrador in Mexico today
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Biden Mexico news – live: President visits El Paso border for first time where he is confronted by Greg Abbott
Read More Biden kicks off three-day summit with counterparts Trudeau and López Obrador in Mexico today Biden kicks off three-day summit with counterparts Trudeau and López Obrador in Mexico today
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Covid-related tech was exploited for mass surveillance, just as we were warned
Read More Various governments across the world have co-opted digital tracing for use by police and intelligence services New revelations show that the Covid pandemic has allowed for governments and Big Tech to expand the surveillance-industrial complex that tightens the state’s grip on thought and movement. A recent batch of Twitter internal documents released by…
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Prince Harry talks royal family on 60 Minutes
Read MoreIn an interview with Anderson Cooper that aired on 60 Minutes, Prince Harry made some stunning revelations while promoting his upcoming memoir, “Spare.”In an interview with Anderson Cooper that aired on 60 Minutes, Prince Harry made some stunning revelations while promoting his upcoming memoir, “Spare.”
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Tina Brown discusses Prince Harry’s revealing interview on 60 Minutes
Read MoreCBS News royal contributor Tina Brown joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss Prince Harry’s revealing 60 Minutes interview and its historical significance.CBS News royal contributor Tina Brown joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss Prince Harry’s revealing 60 Minutes interview and its historical significance.
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Roya Nikkhah on the royal reaction to Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir
Read MoreRoya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her exclusive reporting on the royal family’s reaction to Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir, “Spare.”Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her exclusive reporting on the royal family’s reaction to Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir, “Spare.”
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Highlights from Prince Harry’s memoir, 60 Minutes interview
Read MoreIn an interview with Anderson Cooper that aired on 60 Minutes, Prince Harry spoke on American television for the first time about his upcoming memoir, “Spare.” Holly Williams has more.In an interview with Anderson Cooper that aired on 60 Minutes, Prince Harry spoke on American television for the first time about his upcoming memoir,…
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Kevin McCarthy faces rocky first day as House speaker – live
Read More California Republican takes reins of Congress’s lower chamber after 15 rounds of voting last week Good morning, US politics blog readers, and welcome to Kevin McCarthy’s first day on the job as speaker of the House. The California Republican was finally elected to the post after 15 rounds of balloting that ended in…
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France’s refusal to ban Sunday hunting angers anti-hunt campaigners
Read More Tougher sentences to be imposed for those causing accidents but activists dismiss alcohol ban as ‘laughable’ The French government has angered anti-hunt campaigners after refusing to ban hunting on Sundays during the season. Instead, it has declared a ban on drinking alcohol and taking drugs while hunting, a move activists say is unenforceable,…
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Russia opts out of European anti-corruption convention
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Rail strikes: Mick Lynch says ministers should ‘stop play-acting’
Read More Unions and industry leaders to meet ministers in attempt to break deadlock The RMT leader, Mick Lynch, said ministers should “stop play-acting” and end the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions on the railway, before a meeting in Whitehall on Monday. Rail unions and industry leaders were to meet ministers in an…
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Biden visits US-Mexico border in trip to Texas
Read MoreJoe Biden walks along the southern US border to see one of the biggest problems of his presidency.Joe Biden walks along the southern US border to see one of the biggest problems of his presidency.
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Abby Zwerner: US school where six-year-old shot teacher shut all week
Read MoreAbby Zwerner, who was shot in the US state of Virginia on Friday, is now able to talk to family and friends.Abby Zwerner, who was shot in the US state of Virginia on Friday, is now able to talk to family and friends.
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Pope denounces Iran death penalty following protests
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Ukraine news – live: Bakhmut facing bloodiest battle of war so far, Zelensky says
Read More ‘Things are very difficult,’ Zelensky admits ‘Things are very difficult,’ Zelensky admits
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Brazil Congress storming: How did we get here?
Read MoreHow Brazil’s Congress came to be stormed by supporters of ex-President Bolsonaro.How Brazil’s Congress came to be stormed by supporters of ex-President Bolsonaro.
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Israel security minister bans Palestinian flag-flying in public
Read More Itamar Ben-Gvir’s order follows series of punitive steps against Palestinians since Israel’s hardline government took office last month Israel’s national security minister has ordered police to ban Palestinian flags from public places in the latest crackdown by the country’s new hardline government. Itamar Ben-Gvir’s order follows a series of other punitive steps against…
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Iraq’s moment in the football sun
Read MoreAfter years of devastation, it feels good to see Iraq celebrated internationally — as the host of the Arabian Gulf Cup.After years of devastation, it feels good to see Iraq celebrated internationally — as the host of the Arabian Gulf Cup.
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Junior doctors very likely to vote for strike, says BMA, as ministers hold meetings with health, education and rail unions – live
Read More Medical union balloting 45,000 members from today over strike in March as ministers meet unions in effort to end disputes Good morning. There are various meetings taking place today between ministers and union leaders representing workers in health, education and the rail industry after Rishi Sunak called last week for both sides to…
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China Covid: More than 88 million people in Henan infected, official says
Read MoreSome 89% of people in Henan province have been infected but visits to clinics have peaked.Some 89% of people in Henan province have been infected but visits to clinics have peaked.
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Sinking land, cracking homes force many to flee India’s Joshimath
Read MoreHundreds moved to shelters after buildings in the Himalayan town popular with pilgrims and tourists develop cracks.Hundreds moved to shelters after buildings in the Himalayan town popular with pilgrims and tourists develop cracks.
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Serbia explains why it won’t sanction Russia
Read More Making concessions to the West is a slippery slope, President Aleksandar Vucic claims If Belgrade caves in to EU pressure and imposes sanctions on Russia, it would then be forced to recognize Kosovo as an independent state, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said. He expressed disappointment with the lack of progress regarding EU…
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Husband accused of Andy Warhol swindle arrested over disappearance of wife
Read More Brian Walshe, 46, taken into custody and charged with misleading police investigation Brian Walshe, 46, taken into custody and charged with misleading police investigation
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Cargo ship runs aground in single-lane stretch of Suez Canal
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Brasilia governor suspended in aftermath of capital riot
Read More A top judge says unrest on such a scale could not have occurred without the approval of the authorities Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes removed the governor of the Federal District of Brasilia, Ibaneis Rocha, from his post for 90 days late on Sunday after right-wing supporters of former president Jair…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 320
Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 320th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 320th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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Biden urged to extradite Bolsonaro from Florida bolt-hole as rioters storm Brazil presidential palace
Read More ‘He basically used the Trump playbook to inspire domestic terrorists to try to take over the government’ ‘He basically used the Trump playbook to inspire domestic terrorists to try to take over the government’
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Brazil riots – live: Hundreds arrested as Bolsonaro supporters storm Congress
Read More Over 300 people arrested so far following attack on state infrastructure including presidential palace and Supreme Court Over 300 people arrested so far following attack on state infrastructure including presidential palace and Supreme Court
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Cancer diagnostic tests from Morocco to boost disease control in Africa
Read More The development marks an important step in addressing the continent’s reliance on imported treatments and vaccines The first Moroccan-produced tests to diagnose breast cancer and leukaemia will become commercially available within months, cutting costs and waiting times for patients in the country and across Africa. Most of the diagnostic kits for cancer and…
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Pro-Bolsonaro rioters storm Brazil’s top government offices
Read MoreThe unrest in Brazil’s capital caps months of tension following Lula’s October 30 presidential victory over Bolsonaro.The unrest in Brazil’s capital caps months of tension following Lula’s October 30 presidential victory over Bolsonaro.
