Category: 2. World
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Weather tracker: Geomagnetic storms trigger northern lights | Northern lights
Night skies were lit up around the world by a spectacular display of the northern lights on Friday, with sightings seen widely across Europe, the US and even New Zealand (as the southern lights). The lights occur when charged particles emitted… Continue Reading News Source: www.theguardian.com
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At least 27 civilians killed in renewed conflict in Sudan: UN
“Unconfirmed reports indicate that at least 27 people have been killed, including women and children, while about 130 people have been injured,” Xinhua reported citing the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) latest… Continue Reading News Source: en.mehrnews.com
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Teenager sentenced to 14 years for ‘atrocious’ murder of Emma Lovell during Queensland home invasion | Queensland
A teenager has been sentenced to 14 years’ in jail for the “particularly heinous” murder of Emma Lovell in Brisbane in 2022. The Queensland supreme court justice Tom Sullivan said the then 17-year-old, who is now 19, hurt more than just the… Continue Reading News Source: www.theguardian.com
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Sunak suggests next five years will be ‘some of most dangerous’ in UK history and he’s best leader to keep people safe – politics live | Politics
Sunak suggests next five years will be ‘some of most dangerous’ in UK history and he’s best leader to keep people safe Good morning. Rishi Sunak has made various attempts to define what he stands for, in a way that would frame the choice at… Continue Reading News Source: www.theguardian.com
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Hamas reacts to Biden claims on Gaza ceasefire
“We condemn this position by the US president, we consider it a setback from the outcomes of the latest round of negotiations, which led to the movement’s agreement to the proposal put forward by mediators,” Hamas said in a statement. … Continue Reading News Source: en.mehrnews.com
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Minister apologises to women affected by birth trauma after UK inquiry | Health
A health minister has apologised to women affected by birth trauma after a parliamentary inquiry that heard “harrowing” testimonies from more than 1,300 women about giving birth found a “postcode lottery” for maternity care. The birth… Continue Reading News Source: www.theguardian.com
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Two people killed in shelling of Russian-controlled Donetsk | World news
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Opening summary Rachel Hall Welcome to our latest live coverage of Russia’s war in Ukraine. This morning Ukraine time, two people were killed in shelling of the… Continue Reading News Source: www.theguardian.com
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Israel killed more civilians than Hamas forces: Blinken
In an interview with the CBS News broadcaster Blinken was asked “The prime minister himself said Israel assesses the IDF killed 14,000 Hamas forces and 16,000 civilians. Does the US share the Israeli assessment that more civilians have been… Continue Reading News Source: en.mehrnews.com
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Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen expected to testify in hush-money trial | Donald Trump trials
Donald Trump’s criminal hush-money trial enters its 16th day on Monday in New York with the potential for bombshell testimony as his former fixer turned prosecution witness, Michael Cohen, is expected to take the stand. Cohen is core to the case… Continue Reading News Source: www.theguardian.com
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Prunella Scales returns to role of Queen Victoria for Edinburgh fringe show | Theatre
At the age of 91, Prunella Scales has reprised one of her favourite roles. The actor, who was diagnosed with vascular dementia 10 years ago, has recorded the part of Queen Victoria for a production at the Edinburgh fringe this summer. She played… Continue Reading News Source: www.theguardian.com