Sunak's mother-in-law to sit in India parliament
Sudha Murthy says it was a "pleasant surprise" to be appointed to the upper house for a six-year term. Source link
Trump posts $91.6 million bond to appeal E. Jean Carroll defamation verdict
1 of 2 | Former President Donald Trump posted a $91.6 million bond Friday as he seeks to appeal a judgment awarded to E. Jean…
Biden's big audition at State of the Union
State of the Union speeches seldom matter much. This one did: It was Biden's first big opportunity to convince voters that he's still up to…
Carlos Sainz out of F1 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix after appendicitis diagnosis, will be replaced by Oliver Bearman
In short: Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz will miss the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix after being diagnosed with appendicitis.The Spaniard will be replaced by 18-year-old English driver Oliver…
Cameron urges Israel to fix Gaza aid shortages
The foreign secretary describes Israel's failure to take steps to allow in more aid 'incredibly frustrating' Source link
New Hong Kong ‘national security’ bill proposes life sentences for treason, insurrection, mutiny
Hong Kong's legislature Friday was fast-tracking a proposed security bill that includes life in prison for treason, insurrection and mutiny. It's a response to mass…
The legacy — and disappointment — of Katie Porter’s Orange County revolution
Until Katie Porter won her congressional seat in 2018, being a Democrat in Orange County was like rooting for the Angels: Someone has to do…
Rental affordability has gone from record highs to record lows in the space of just three years
In short: The proportion of rentals that cost less than 25 per cent of household income is at the lowest level in records going back…
UK military capability at risk, MPs warn
A £29bn financial black hole will leave the UK more reliant on military allies, MPs say. Source link
Why are millions internally displaced in DRC?
International solidarity campaigns have managed to bring attention to DRC’s conflict, but how can they make an impact? Source link
Column: When it comes to women in power, quality counts
The primaries are over and California has made one decision for certain: For the first time in 30 years, the Golden State will not send…
Google Doodle celebrates International Women's Day
Friday's Google Doodle celebrates International Women's Day, which was established in 1975 by the United Nations to spotlight the importance of gender equality. Source link
Pankhurst descendant calls for Parliament equality
Prof Helen Pankhurst, a descendant of Emmeline Pankhurst, wants to see the goal achieved by 2028. Source link
Two women dead, including one shot by police, following assault in Melbourne’s north-east
In short: A woman has been fatally shot by police in Melbourne's north-east after officers responded to reports of a woman assaulting another woman in Lower…
Transcript of President Biden’s State of the Union address
WASHINGTON — A transcript of President Biden’s State of the Union address on March 7, 2024, as prepared for delivery and provided by the White House:…
Parents protest after 280 children are abducted from Nigeria school | Armed Groups
NewsFeedParents from a village in northern Nigeria have been protesting after gunmen abducted more than 280 children from the local school.Published On 8 Mar 20248…
Sexism in City still ‘shocking’, report finds
Frances Coppola, an independent market commentator, said during her previous career in the City, where she worked in finance and risk management for several of…
Kim Jong Un leads artillery firing drill with Seoul in ‘striking range’
1 of 3 | North Korea conducted an artillery firing drill, state media reported Friday, including units that have the range to reach the South…
Takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union
WASHINGTON — The State of the Union address is one of the durable set pieces of the presidency, a forum that almost always favors the speaker…
Woman critical after being pinned between a bus and building on Edward Street in Brisbane CBD
A woman has been critically injured after a bus crashed into a building in Brisbane's CBD during peak hour on Friday afternoon. Police have confirmed she…