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Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow’s ceasefire ends with no let up in fighting; Ukraine strikes power plants in Donetsk, officials say – live
Read More Russian attacks reported in at least seven Ukraine regions despite Putin’s ceasefire pledge; shelling reportedly damages power plants in Moscow-controlled region What we know on day 319 of the invasion The two thermal power plants in Ukraine’s Donetsk region controlled by Russian forces were damaged in a rocket attack by the Ukrainian army,…
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Man arrested after urinating on woman on board Air India flight
Read MorePolice have arrested a passenger following woman’s complaint that he urinated on her during a flight.Police have arrested a passenger following woman’s complaint that he urinated on her during a flight.
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Two-time champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open
Read MoreOsaka, who won the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021, added her name to a growing list of notable withdrawals.Osaka, who won the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021, added her name to a growing list of notable withdrawals.
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Ukraine sanctions dozens of Russian artists, public figures
Read MoreThe list includes Vienna-based opera singer Anna Netrebko and 118 others.The list includes Vienna-based opera singer Anna Netrebko and 118 others.
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Famed US lawyer, defender of Israel, opposes legal overhaul
Read MoreA Prominent U.S. lawyer says he cannot defend sweeping judicial reforms planned by Israel’s new governmentA Prominent U.S. lawyer says he cannot defend sweeping judicial reforms planned by Israel’s new government
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Famed US lawyer, defender of Israel, opposes legal overhaul
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Russia bombards eastern Ukraine as self-proclaimed Christmas ceasefire comes to an end
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Russia bombards eastern Ukraine as self-proclaimed Christmas ceasefire comes to an end
Read More Vladimir Putin ordered a 36-hour ceasefire last Friday, which Ukraine rejected Vladimir Putin ordered a 36-hour ceasefire last Friday, which Ukraine rejected
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 319
Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 319th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 319th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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Ana Montes: ‘One of most damaging’ Cold War spies released after 20 years in US prison
Read More Analyst compromised ‘virtually everything’ US intelligence knew about Cuba Analyst compromised ‘virtually everything’ US intelligence knew about Cuba
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Benin holds parliamentary vote, the opposition is allowed to run
Read MoreThe vote is seen as a test of democracy as opposition candidates are authorised to run after a four-year absence.The vote is seen as a test of democracy as opposition candidates are authorised to run after a four-year absence.
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Old is new again: Qatar teens give worn clothes a second life
Read MoreProject Upcycle draws attention to the need for sustainability and the problem of massive waste in the fashion industry.Project Upcycle draws attention to the need for sustainability and the problem of massive waste in the fashion industry.
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Chicago teachers sexually assaulted hundreds of students – report
Read More An internal investigation has substantiated over 300 allegations of grooming and other sexual misconduct Internal investigators for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the third-largest US school district, have substantiated allegations that hundreds of teachers and administrators groomed and sexually assaulted their students, an inspector general’s report has revealed. More than 600 sexual misconduct complaints…
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China road accident kills 19 people as holiday travel rush begins
Read More Local media report the accident took place when a truck hit a funeral procession in China’s eastern Jiangxi province Nineteen people were killed and 20 injured in a road traffic accident in eastern China’s Jiangxi province on Sunday, state media reported. The injured had been sent to the hospital, state broadcaster CCTV reported,…
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Government has broken pledge to get UK fitter after 2012 Olympics, says report
Read More Cross-party committee has also accused Sport England of not knowing the destination of millions of pounds in grants It was supposed to “inspire a generation” and leave a legacy of a healthier, more active population. Yet the promises that the 2012 London Olympics would boost sporting participation have not been kept, according to…
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Russia must face tribunal for ‘crime of aggression’ in Ukraine, say cross-party leaders
Read More Pressure grows on Putin as politicians and lawyers point to principles that led to Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Demands for a special tribunal to investigate Russia for a “crime of aggression” against Ukraine have been backed by senior UK politicians from across the political divide…
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17 killed, 22 injured in road accident in eastern China
Read MoreLocal media say the accident took place when a truck hit a funeral procession in Nanchang County in Jiangxi province.Local media say the accident took place when a truck hit a funeral procession in Nanchang County in Jiangxi province.
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Thousands of Israelis protest against Netanyahu’s new government
Read MoreCrowds rally against govt plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank and weaken Israel’s Supreme Court.Crowds rally against govt plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank and weaken Israel’s Supreme Court.
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Toyah Cordingley killing: Rajwinder Singh waives right to challenge extradition from India
Read More ‘I did not kill the woman,’ suspect says outside Delhi hearing, adding that he wants to reveal all to a court in Australia Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The man accused of murdering 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley…
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‘A search for ourselves’: shipwreck becomes focus of slavery debate
Read More Vessel that sank with more than 200 transported people onboard is being used to humanise the story of slavery In 2015, a delegation from the Smithsonian Institution travelled to Mozambique to inform the Makua people of a singular and long-overdue discovery. Two hundred and twenty-one years after it sank in treacherous waters off…
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Twitter fires more censors – media
Read More New layoffs reportedly affected “misinformation” and other content moderators The social network has fired at least a dozen employees responsible for handling the “misinformation policy, global appeals and state media” at its Dublin and Singapore offices, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the latest in a series of radical reforms conducted…
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Albanese accuses Dutton of engaging in ‘culture war stunts’ over Indigenous voice
Read More Opposition leader has demanded more detail, saying lack of clear information will condemn referendum to failure and damage reconciliation efforts Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has accused the opposition leader, Peter…
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LGBTQ Group Shut Down by Putin Is Back From the Dead
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Ivory Coast troops return home after months of captivity in Mali
Read MoreReturn of 46 troops signals apparent resolution of a bitter diplomatic standoff between Mali and the Ivory Coast.Return of 46 troops signals apparent resolution of a bitter diplomatic standoff between Mali and the Ivory Coast.
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Fan outrage at Susan Meachen, the romance novelist accused of faking her death
Read MoreThe drama surrounding author Susan Meachen’s alleged death hoax is stranger than fiction.The drama surrounding author Susan Meachen’s alleged death hoax is stranger than fiction.
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Joe Biden called for an end to executions. So why is his DoJ seeking it in the case of Sayfullo Saipov?
Read More Biden administration has offered mixed signals on capital punishment Biden administration has offered mixed signals on capital punishment
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China reopens borders to quarantine-free travel
Read MoreChina lifts quarantine rules for inbound travellers, ending almost three years of self-imposed isolation.China lifts quarantine rules for inbound travellers, ending almost three years of self-imposed isolation.
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Indian held for unruly behavior with woman on airline flight
Read MoreIndian police have arrested an unruly airline passenger following a complaint by a woman aboard an Air India flight from New York that he urinated on her in business classIndian police have arrested an unruly airline passenger following a complaint by a woman aboard an Air India flight from New York that he urinated…
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Melbourne beaches contaminated with vegetable oil as EPA investigates source
Read More Water quality at Elwood and St Kilda upgraded from poor to fair on Sunday after swimmers previously reported being covered in oily substance Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Beachgoers have been advised to avoid swimming at…
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57 injured, 1 dead in Mexico City subway train collision
Read More Two trains collided between two stations on Line 3 of the capital’s Metro system, the mayor said, without specifying the cause of the crash. (Image credit: Fernando Llano/AP) Two trains collided between two stations on Line 3 of the capital’s Metro system, the mayor said, without specifying the cause of the crash.
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Bayraktar hints at kill switch in combat drones
Read More Turkish drone maker Baykar “dominates” the software of its tech, the company’s CTO said Türkiye’s defence company Baykar has brushed off worries that, as it ramps up exports, its attack drones could be turned against Ankara someday, with the company’s top executive suggesting that all the necessary precautions were taken against the military…
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Newport News: Condition of teacher shot by child improving
Read MoreAbby Zwerner suffered life-threatening injuries after being shot by a six-year-old student on Friday.Abby Zwerner suffered life-threatening injuries after being shot by a six-year-old student on Friday.
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As Biden prepares to visit southern border, a humanitarian crisis looms in Mexico
Read More As President Biden visits El Paso, thousands of people who fled oppressive countries are marooned in Mexico thanks to his expansion of a Trump-era policy. As President Biden visits El Paso, thousands of people who fled oppressive countries are marooned in Mexico thanks to his expansion of a Trump-era policy.
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China drops quarantine for visitors as lunar new year travel kicks off amid Covid surge
Read More Virus outbreaks tipped to worsen as mainland China opens border to Hong Kong on Sunday and millions begin holiday-period travel China has lifted quarantine requirements for inbound travellers, ending almost three years of self-imposed isolation even as the country battles a surge in Covid cases. Beijing last month began a dramatic dismantling of…
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Flight PS752: Families of victims met with harassment from Iran
Read MoreCanadian intelligence is probing “hostile state actors” who are intimidating Iranian dissidents.Canadian intelligence is probing “hostile state actors” who are intimidating Iranian dissidents.
