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Surfer creates island eco-haven with ancient knowhow
Read MoreHow the purchase of a plot of land on Panama’s coast set a surfer on a journey towards reforestation.How the purchase of a plot of land on Panama’s coast set a surfer on a journey towards reforestation.
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Machete-wielding man attacks New York City police at New Year’s Eve event
Read More Authorities are investigating whether the 19-year-old suspect was inspired by radical Islamist extremism, an official said A man wielding a machete attacked three police officers at the New Year’s Eve celebration in New York City, authorities said, striking two of them in the head before an officer shot the man in the shoulder.…
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Fifteen children have died from Strep A in the UK in recent weeks. Could an outbreak in the US follow?
Read More Amid a recent spike in deaths from Strep A infections in the UK, the CDC is now closely monitoring a possible increase of the bacterial infections in the US. A paediatric infectious disease expert tells Andrea Blanco that previous outbreaks in Britain have not had an impact in America, but it’s hard to…
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Fifteen children have died from Strep A in the UK in recent weeks. Could an outbreak in the US follow?
Read More Amid a recent spike in deaths from Strep A infections in the UK, the CDC is now closely monitoring a possible increase of the bacterial infections in the US. A paediatric infectious disease expert tells Andrea Blanco that previous outbreaks in Britain have not had an impact in America, but it’s hard to…
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A&E delays causing up to 500 deaths a week, says senior medic
Read More President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine believes waiting times for December will be the worst he has ever seen As many as 500 people could be dying each week because of delays to emergency care, a senior healthcare official has said. The president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Dr…
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George Santos seemingly admitted to 2008 check fraud on social media, report says
Read More The newly elected Republican is accused of spending nearly $700 at a clothing store using a fake name and stolen checks in Brazil in 2008 The newly elected Republican is accused of spending nearly $700 at a clothing store using a fake name and stolen checks in Brazil in 2008
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At least 10 people are dead and 20 escaped after a prison riot in Juárez, Mexico
Read More The riot occurred at the notorious Cereso state prison in Juárez. The mayor, Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, told local media that armed gunmen had entered the prison. The riot occurred at the notorious Cereso state prison in Juárez. The mayor, Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, told local media that armed gunmen had entered the prison.
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What Democrats achieved – and didn’t – in two years controlling Congress
Read More From same-sex marriage protections to veterans’ aid, Joe Biden’s party used its thin majority to deliver many campaign promises In January, Democrats will lose their unified control of Capitol Hill, ending a remarkable legislative streak that saw the party deliver on many of their campaign promises. While Joe Biden and his party did…
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Northern California flooded after powerful storm brings drenching rain
Read More Sacramento area residents were warned of ‘imminent levee failure’ as snow in the Sierra Nevada made driving hazardous Flash flood warnings were issued on Sunday in parts of northern California after a powerful storm brought drenching rain and heavy snowfall overnight, snarling traffic and closing highways as the state ushered in the new…
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Idaho student killings: suspect’s family vow to ‘promote his presumption of innocence’
Read More In their first public statement, the family of Bryan Christopher Kohberger offered condolences to the victims’ families The family of Bryan Christopher Kohberger, the suspect arrested in the brutal slayings of four University of Idaho students, have said they are cooperating with law enforcement to “promote his presumption of innocence rather than judge…
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Airport worker killed in freak accident grounds flights in Alabama
Read More The victim, who has not been identified by authorities, suffered a fatal injury while on the ramp at Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama The victim, who has not been identified by authorities, suffered a fatal injury while on the ramp at Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama
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Australia news live: Mark Butler defends decision to impose pre-flight Covid tests on travellers from China
Read More Health minister rejects suggestion Australia thinks China is lying about Covid wave. Follow all the latest news – live Get our free app or daily news podcast Victorian man missing after swimming in Lake Eildon A man has gone missing while swimming at a lake in Victoria’s alpine region, northeast of Melbourne, AAP…
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Brazil’s Lula sworn in as president while predecessor Bolsonaro leaves country
Read MoreTens of thousands of supporters decked out in the red of Lula’s Workers’ Party cheered after his swearing in.Tens of thousands of supporters decked out in the red of Lula’s Workers’ Party cheered after his swearing in.
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Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger made ‘creepy comments’ to staff and customers at brewery
Read More Business owner Jordan Serulnec said he confronted Mr Kohberger about the incidents months ago Business owner Jordan Serulnec said he confronted Mr Kohberger about the incidents months ago
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Scuffles as eight held at London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display
Read More Met police officers drew their batons to stop ‘small but determined group’ from gatecrashing ticketed areas Scuffles broke out shortly before midnight on New Year’s Eve in London as ticketless revellers tried to access restricted areas. But overall there were only eight arrests as huge crowds returned to the capital for the first…
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Renewed Russian attacks mark Ukraine’s grim start to 2023
Read MorePresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises Ukrainians’ ‘sense of unity’ in the face of Russian bombardment.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises Ukrainians’ ‘sense of unity’ in the face of Russian bombardment.
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West coast mainline closed north of Carlisle after flood damage
Read More Network Rail says no trains will run between Carlisle and Glasgow until 6 January due to a landslip Flooding has damaged part of the west coast mainline, meaning no trains will run between Carlisle and Glasgow until 6 January, Network Rail has said. The company said an embankment beneath the railway was significantly…
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Record numbers of migrants entered UK by sea in 2022
Read More Successive conservative governments have failed to tackle the surge in illegal immigration More than 45,000 illegal immigrants entered the UK last year by crossing the English Channel in small boats, according to government figures released on Sunday. Britain has attempted to pay France to stop the crossings, as legal action stymied its plan…
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New Year festivities marred by racist illumination
Read More Offensive messages have been projected on the side of a bridge in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, amid New Year celebrations Rotterdam police are searching for unknown perpetrators who displayed offensive, racially charged messages on the Erasmus Bridge in the center of the city amid New Year’s festivities. The offensive display appeared just after the…
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Lula vows to pull Brazil out of Bolsonaro’s era of ‘devastation’
Read More Veteran leftwinger promises to deliver environmental protection and social progress as he’s sworn in as president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has vowed to haul Brazil out of Jair Bolsonaro’s era of “devastation”, barbarism and hate after being sworn in as the new president of Latin America’s largest democracy. Addressing the National Congress…
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What are the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation?
Read MoreThe UN has passed a resolution to seek the legal opinion of the International Court of Justice.The UN has passed a resolution to seek the legal opinion of the International Court of Justice.
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Modest Mouse founding member Jeremiah Green dies at age 45
Read More Green, who had been the band’s drummer, had been diagnosed with cancer ‘a short while ago’ Jeremiah Green, a founding member and drummer of US rock band Modest Mouse, died on Saturday after recently being diagnosed with cancer. “I don’t know a way to ease into this: Today we lost our dear friend…
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Libyan authorities find mass grave in ex-ISIL stronghold
Read MoreEighteen bodies unburied in the Sabaa area of Sirte, which was under the 2015-2016 control of ISIL fighters.Eighteen bodies unburied in the Sabaa area of Sirte, which was under the 2015-2016 control of ISIL fighters.
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Santos should consider resigning, veteran GOP lawmaker says
Read MoreEven as the House GOP leadership keeps silent, a veteran Republican lawmaker says George Santos should consider resigning after the congressman-elect from New York admitted to lying about his heritage, education and professional careerEven as the House GOP leadership keeps silent, a veteran Republican lawmaker says George Santos should consider resigning after the congressman-elect…
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Santos should consider resigning, veteran GOP lawmaker says
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Photos: Huge crowds gather for Lula’s swearing-in ceremony
Read MoreVeteran leftist takes office for an historic third term after defeating far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro in elections.Veteran leftist takes office for an historic third term after defeating far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro in elections.
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How will Pele be remembered?
Read MoreFootball great Pele left an unprecedented legacy and inspired millions worldwide.Football great Pele left an unprecedented legacy and inspired millions worldwide.
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Canada and Australia impose COVID testing requirements on travelers from China
Read More Australia and Canada join other countries including the U.S., U.K., India, Japan and several European nations in imposing tougher COVID-19 measures on Chinese travelers amid fears of new variants. (Image credit: Ng Han Guan/AP) Australia and Canada join other countries including the U.S., U.K., India, Japan and several European nations in imposing tougher…
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One killed in shooting at New Year’s Eve festival in Alabama
Read More Nine people were injured while gathering for the Moon Pie Over Mobile event in downtown, police said One person was killed and nine hurt in a shooting a few blocks away from where thousands were in the streets for a New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown Mobile, Alabama, police said. TV news footage…
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Republican says he ‘fears for the future’ if Trump is not charged over Jan 6 riot
Read More Adam Kinzinger said in an interview the former president should be charged with conspiracy over the insurrection Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger said in an interview on Sunday that he believes the Department of Justice “will do the right thing” and bring criminal charges against Donald Trump for his role in the attack on…
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Rubbish fires around Northampton may be linked to escaped arsonist, say police
Read More Johnny Brady, 19, ran away from a mental health hospital on New Year’s Eve and three rubbish bag fires have been reported since A 19-year-old convicted arsonist may have started three separate fires since he ran away from a mental health hospital on New Year’s Eve, Northamptonshire police said. Johnny Brady fled the…
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Dame Judi Dench and Sharleen Spiteri delight hotel guests with Abba’s Waterloo
Read More Oscar-winning actor accompanied Texas lead singer on piano during impromptu Hogmanay performance Dame Judi Dench treated guests to an impromptu Hogmanay performance of Abba’s Waterloo at a hotel in Scotland just moments before the clock struck midnight. The Oscar-winning actor accompanied Texas lead singer Sharleen Spiteri on the piano during the surprise musical…
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Meth hazard prompts closure of US library
Read More High levels of the drug were found in restrooms at the public facility in Colorado, local authorities say The main public library in Boulder, Colorado has been temporarily closed due to heavy drug contamination caused by an influx of meth-smoking visitors, according to local officials. The facility was shut down on December 20…
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Zelenskiy and Putin signal desire to break war’s deadlock in new year
Read More There has been little movement in the frontlines for weeks, and there are signs Russia lacks offensive combat power Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its second calendar year at a delicate point. It is six weeks after the liberation of Kherson and there has been little movement in the frontlines either way since.…
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The foreign policy outlook for 2023
Read MoreFormer U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan, CBS News national security contributor Michael Morell, former Obama administration undersecretary of defense for policy Michele Fluornoy and former Trump administration national security adviser H.R. McMaster discuss what’s ahead on the foreign policy front.Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan, CBS News national security contributor Michael Morell,…
