-
Israel-Gaza war live: thousands of Jewish ultra-orthodox men clash with police in Jerusalem over conscription law
Read More Government decision to begin drafting previously exempt ultra-Orthodox men came months into Gaza war See all our Israel-Gaza war coverage Al Jazeera reports that Muhammad Abu Salamiya, director of the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, has been released by Israeli forces. Israel has been holding him in detention since 23 November. Following the…
-
Economic turmoil in Bolivia fuels distrust in government and its ‘failed coup’ claim
Read More Whether the coup attempt was real or not, some Bolivians say they no longer believe what their leader says, and he’d be better served addressing the gasping economy and less time on political stunts. (Image credit: Juan Karita) Whether the coup attempt was real or not, some Bolivians say they no longer believe…
-
Biden meets family at Camp David as calls mount for him to quit US presidential race
Read More Family encourages president to stay the course Family encourages president to stay the course
-
Fatima Payman says she has been ‘exiled’ by Labor following suspension from caucus
Read More WA senator says she will reflect on her future while accusing some members of trying to ‘intimidate’ her to quit Senate Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Western Australia Labor senator, Fatima Payman, has claimed she has…
-
‘I’m dying’: Indigenous man Joshua Kerr lay unconscious while Victorian prison guards waited for police, inquest finds
Read More Coroner says death at Port Phillip prison was preventable and the result of a series of missed opportunities Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast For 16 minutes, an Indigenous man was left unconscious in his prison cell before…
-
Why is July the hottest month of the year?
Read MoreThe world has faced its 12th straight month of historic heat, with this summer on track to be among the hottest yet.The world has faced its 12th straight month of historic heat, with this summer on track to be among the hottest yet.
-
Labour planning to replace NHS England chair with party loyalist
Read More Exclusive: Alan Milburn, Jacqui Smith and Sally Morgan would be contenders to take over from Richard Meddings Labour is poised to axe the chair of NHS England if it wins the election and replace him with a party loyalist to help implement its plans to revive the “broken” health service. The party is…
-
London investment bankers to rake in bigger bonuses after two-year slump
Read More Exclusive: Rise in dealmaking likely to be reflected in spring bonus season as interest rate hike cycle ends London’s investment bankers are expected to rake in bigger bonuses this financial year, as the City begins to recover from a two-year slump in deals caused by surging interest rates. Demand for investment banking services…
-
At least 30 Reform candidates have cast doubt on human-induced global heating
Read More Exclusive: Analysis of social media posts, including by candidates projected to win seats, finds multiple mentions of ‘hoaxes’ and ‘the Illuminati’ At least 30 Reform UK candidates have posted material or made statements that cast doubt on the validity of human-induced global heating, a Guardian analysis can reveal. A suite of the party’s…
-
‘We can’t let the animals die’: drought leaves Sicilian farmers facing uncertain future
Read More Rainfall is down 40% since 2003 and experts predict a third of Sicily will be desert by 2030 Every morning, as soon as he wakes up, Luca Cammarata looks to the sky in the hope that some clouds on the horizon will bring a few drops of water. On his farm in the…
-
Parties keen to capitalise on SNP woes in Scotland, but for different reasons
Read More SNP fears resurgent Labour, while Starmer seeks credibility and Lib Dems eye status of third biggest party in Commons Within 48 hours of the election being called, both main party leaders travelled to Scotland, keen to capitalise on the decline in support for the Scottish National party, which has dominated elections at Holyrood…
-
France election live: Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally at ‘gates of power’, PM warns
Read More Gabriel Attal urges tactical voting in second round to keep party from forming country’s first far-right government Full report: National Rally in reach of being dominant French partyExplainer: what happens now?‘Not a solution’: fears grow over prospect of win for far-right in France Sixty-five MPs won their seats outright in the first round,…
-
US military bases in Europe put on high ‘terror attack’ alert – media
Read More The sites that have reportedly increased their security include the US European Command headquarters in Germany All American military bases in Europe have been placed on high alert due to a potential terrorist threat against the facilities or personnel, several US media outlets reported on Sunday, citing sources at the Pentagon. “There is…
-
New York police shooting of teen sparks calls for justice from immigrant community
Read More Nyah Mway’s family belong to Karen ethnic minority from Myanmar Nyah Mway’s family belong to Karen ethnic minority from Myanmar
-
Will Smith Marks Music Comeback With Inspirational ‘You Can Make It’ Performance
Read More Will Smith’s shocking slap of comedian Chris Rock on the 2022 Oscars stage echoed around the world, but since then the 55-year-old actor has been focused on changing his tune with a return to music, debuting his first new song since 2017 in a performance at the BET Awards on Sunday night. [time-brightcove…
-
Japan launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket
Read MorePost Content
-
Biden’s family tells him to stay in US presidential race
Read MoreFirst lady Jill Biden and son Hunter are among most ardent supporters despite last week’s debate disaster.First lady Jill Biden and son Hunter are among most ardent supporters despite last week’s debate disaster.
-
Here’s What’s New on Netflix in July 2024
Read More Netflix is premiering several original sports documentaries in July, perfect for anyone looking to pass the time before the Olympics. SPRINT, out July 2, tracks Olympic track stars, while Receiver, profiling NFL pass catchers, will touch down July 10. Also starting July 1, viewers can find all seasons of Lost and Timothée Chalamet…
-
Humpback whale tangled in 800kg of fishing equipment rescued off Gippsland coast
Read More Rescue operation run by specialised whale disentanglement crews cut off ropes and buoys to let it to swim freely again Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A humpback whale which became tangled in 800kg of fishing equipment has…
-
NSW Coalition at risk of collapse after Nationals leader backs Wes Fang in spat with Liberals
Read More Dugald Saunders took issue with Liberal leader Mark Speakman who sacked Fang from the shadow ministry over comments about a Wagga Wagga trip Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The sacking of a Nationals MP from the New…
-
US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say
Read MoreBoeing said to have until end of the coming week to accept or reject prosecutors’ offer.Boeing said to have until end of the coming week to accept or reject prosecutors’ offer.
-
Biden’s family reportedly tell him to stay in presidential race as blame shifts to advisers
Read More The US president met with his family at Camp David, after a disastrous debate performance last week led to calls for him to drop out of the election Joe Biden’s family have urged him stay in the race after a disastrous debate performance last week, according to reports in the US media, as…
-
Labor hikes international student visa fees as sector warns of ‘death by 1,000 cuts’
Read More Australia’s charge out of step with competitors – ‘why would you waste that much money when you have more surety of going to the USA?’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government has more than doubled…
-
Life at the heart of Japan’s lonely deaths epidemic: ‘I would be lying if I said I wasn’t worried’
Read More Some 68,000 people are expected to die alone and unnoticed in Japan this year, police say, as the population continues to age “We occasionally greet each other, but that’s all. If one of my neighbours died, I’m not sure I would notice,” says Noriko Shikama, 76. She lives alone in a flat Tokiwadaira,…
-
‘Weird and cool’: bilby genome sequence could help to save the species
Read More Bilbies have the biggest genome of any marsupial, which could be down to how it evolved its incredible sense of smell Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Genetic research has revealed the threatened Australian native bilby – with…
-
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 857
Read MoreAs the war enters its 857th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 857th day, these are the main developments.
-
Melbourne airport staff accused of smuggling drugs for organised crime cartels
Read More Scores of workers allegedly breached security checks, and air crew accused of stashing illegal products in false-bottom suitcases Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Dozens of Melbourne airport staff have been accused of working for organised criminals trying…
-
US to offer Boeing ‘sweetheart deal’, lawyer says
Read MoreThe deal includes a fine, three years of probation and safety audits, according to a lawyer representing the victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashesThe deal includes a fine, three years of probation and safety audits, according to a lawyer representing the victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes
-
NSW man charged with alleged DV murder, as police investigate response time
Read More Officers took an hour to respond to call after neighbours had reportedly heard screams from woman’s Casino home Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A man has been charged with the alleged murder of his partner in her…
-
Japan’s land prices rise at fastest pace since 2010, tax agency says
Read MorePost Content
-
Romance Is Dead, Except on Interview With the Vampire
Read More This article discusses plot points from the Season 2 finale of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire Look around at the pop-culture landscape of 2024, and you will see that the genre we call romance is ubiquitous. The self-aware love stories of Emily Henry and a romantasy boom that has filled best-seller lists…
-
Millions in Nigeria have little to no electricity. It’s straining businesses and public services
Read MorePost Content
-
What to Know About the Curse of Harrenhal in House of the Dragon
Read More This post contains spoilers for Episode 3 of House of the Dragon Season 2. After breaking the trust of his niece/wife/queen by secretly putting a plot in motion that resulted in Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) being blamed for the gruesome murder of a young child, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) chose to get the hell…
-
House of the Dragon Keeps Pushing the Song of Ice and Fire Prophecy—and It’s Not Working
Read More Everyone remembers Game of Thrones‘ epic battle sequences—the Battle of Blackwater, the Battle at Hardhome, the Battle of the Bastards. But the one-on-one scenes between characters were often just as powerful. They explored characters’ motivations and intrapersonal conflicts before they headed into battle and allowed great actors like Peter Dinklage and Lena Headey…
-
South Africa’s new coalition government unveiled
Read MoreFor the first time the ruling ANC has coalition partners after losing its majority in May’s elections.For the first time the ruling ANC has coalition partners after losing its majority in May’s elections.