Ten years ago today, MH370 disappeared into thin air. The victims’ families are still waiting for answers
It's a bizarre scene: a jagged, rusted piece of something that, even to the untrained eye, certainly looks like it was once part of an…
Holiday let Budget changes not enough, critics say
The chancellor is scrapping a range of tax breaks to help local people in tourist spots afford homes. Source link
Sweden officially joins NATO alliance, ending decades of neutrality | NATO News
Sweden has officially joined the NATO military alliance, ending decades of neutrality amid soaring concerns about Russian aggression in Europe following the invasion of Ukraine.…
Immigration likely to be a theme of State of the Union address
WASHINGTON — After a failed bipartisan national security bill and amid reports that the White House is considering executive action that could restrict asylum, the nation’s…
Repression, isolation getting worse in North Korea, rights watchdog says
A Human Rights Watch report released Thursday said North Korea has grown more repressive and isolated since the COVID-19 pandemic. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI…
Labour Party nets record £13m individual donations
The Conservative Party also saw donations from individuals swell its coffers to nearly £36m. Source link
Malaysian PM urges Anthony Albanese to restore UNRWA funding in Gaza as ‘most effective’ way to help civilians
In short: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wants Australia to restore funding for the United Nations aid agency in Gaza.He said he raised the issue…
Are utilities heroes or villains of the climate change saga?
“You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” So says Aaron Eckhart’s Harvey Dent in the epic…
EU climate service: February 2024 hottest on record; ninth straight record-breaking month
The EU's Copernicus Climate Change service said Thursday that February 2024 was the hottest on record. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March…
Budget leaves Labour seeking savings to fund pledges
The party's spending proposals have been thrown into disarray after Jeremy Hunt copied its tax plans. Source link
Strikes cripple air and rail travel across Germany | transport News
Airport workers and train drivers take action to demand more pay to offset soaring inflation in the country. Massive industrial action has paralysed air and…
$2-billion downtown L.A. megaproject gets boost from governor’s office, hopes for approval in 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom will attempt to expedite construction of a $2-billion residential and commercial megadevelopment in downtown Los Angeles, his administration is announcing Thursday. The…
U.S. believes Gaza cease-fire obstacles ‘not insurmountable,’ Hamas backs away from talks
1 of 2 | A pall of black smoke billows above southern Gaza on Wednesday amid continued Israeli bombardment of targets in the strip even…
Warning of almost 20 years of pay stagnation
The Resolution Foundation says pay after inflation will take until 2026 to get back to its 2008 level. Source link
First antenna is installed on Square Kilometre Array Low telescope, as traditional owners welcome project
In short: The first antenna has been installed in Western Australia for what will be the world's largest radio telescope.Scientists say the facility will be a…
Opinion: Will Biden blow his State of the Union opportunity?
Wishful thinkers in both parties, and pundits too, have mused about a State of the Union address on Thursday in which President Biden looks serenely…
This Hebron grocer won’t let Israeli shutdowns stop him | Israel War on Gaza
Hebron, occupied West Bank – Ishaq Qafisheh steers his wheelchair around the Ibrahimi Mosque, resting his trusty crutch on his shoulder as he rolls along.…
U.S. sanctions Houthi revenue source as militants claim first deaths in Red Sea attacks
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced Houthi-targeting sanctions as the militant group continues to attack merchant vessels transiting the Red Sea. File Photo by Houthi…
Alabama governor signs into law legislation protecting IVF providers from legal liability
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Facing pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted in the state, Alabama’s governor swiftly signed legislation into law Wednesday shielding doctors from…
Five quick questions answered on Virgin Australia’s plans to allow animals into flight cabins
Virgin Australia has announced it will be allowing small cats and dogs on specific domestic routes within the next 12 months. The news has been met with…