George Galloway sworn in as new Rochdale MP
The winner of Thursday's by-election has arrived back in the House of Commons.George Galloway has previously represented seats in Glasgow, east London and Bradford, and…
UN rights chief says ‘powder keg’ Gaza could ignite wider war | Israel War on Gaza News
Volker Turk says it is essential to avoid conflagration of conflict, which could have repercussions for region and beyond. United Nations human rights chief Volker…
Column: Biden should hope he gets heckled at State of the Union speech
WASHINGTON — President Biden should hope he gets heckled by Republicans when he gives his State of the Union address on Thursday, just as he was…
French lawmakers expected to vote for constitutional abortion rights in historic vote
French lawmakers were expected Monday to pass a final vote to make abortion a constitutional right that will make France the only country in the…
Child asylum seekers: Call for inquiry after ‘disturbing’ report
The report, which should have been published by the beginning of January, was among 13 finally made public last week, shortly after Mr Neal was…
Indigenous women in Greenland sue Denmark over involuntary contraception in the 60s and 70s
In short: A group of 143 Inuit women in Greenland are suing Denmark for around $6.3 million for forcing them to be fitted with IUDs in…
Porter, Schiff, Lee make final Senate pitch; Garvey nowhere to be seen
With her signature minivan ensconced in the parking lot and an “I Voted” sticker freshly affixed to her magenta dress, Rep. Katie Porter stared down…
Russia claims German military leak proves Western involvement in Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News
A wiretap recording of German military officials published over the weekend proves Western countries were participating in the conflict in Ukraine, the Kremlin has claimed.…
Miners’ strike: Coal towns falling further behind – charity
"This includes our £1.1bn Long-Term Plan for Towns so local people are empowered to steer their town's regeneration over the next 10 years. Through this…
Haiti declares state of emergency after thousands escape prison amid surge in gang violence
A person rides a motorcycle through street fires in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Friday, a day after gang violence erupted. Photo by Johnson Sabin/EPA-EFE March 4…
Rwanda bill begins tricky Lords stage
Peers in Parliament will try to change Rishi Sunak's planned law aimed at deterring channel crossings. Source link
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Junior wanted direct phone line to Xi Jinping to avoid South China Sea conflict
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Junior says the potential for conflict with China in the South China Sea is increasing and wants Chinese President Xi Jinping…
Did the last Budget deliver what was promised?
The previous Budget was meant to help growth, investment, pubs and parents. Has it worked so far? Source link
Nikki Haley beats Trump in first Republican primary in Washington DC | US Election 2024 News
Nikki Haley is the first woman to win a Republican primary in US history, but victory looks little more than symbolic. Nikki Haley has become…
Ferocious winter storm continues to pound Mountain West
Blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada over the weekend left U.S. Interstates and commercial ski resorts closed and tens of thousands of people without power.…
Growing number of patients DIY-ing cervical screening to detect HPV
More than a quarter of patients getting cervical screening are now opting to collect samples themselves rather than by a healthcare professional.The test is used…
The Tasmanian Liberals have promised to ‘ban’ ambulance ramping, but will it work?
In short: The Liberals faced months of scrutiny over hospital ramping, now its health spokesperson believes the problem can effectively be 'banned'.Guy Barnett said ambulances…
In historic win, Nikki Haley beats Trump in D.C. Republican primary
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley beat former President Donald Trump in the D.C. Republican Primary on Sunday night, making her the first woman to win…
What does the Speaker of the House of Commons do?
Sir Lindsay Hoyle's position is under threat, after a Gaza-ceasefire debate descended into chaos. Source link
Australia gives $41mn to ASEAN countries for ‘free, open’ South China Sea | South China Sea News
Funds come after Philippine president told Australian parliament he would ‘not yield’ a ‘square inch’ in the South China Sea. Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong…