What the North Koreans took into battle against Ukraine
Weapons and notes left on dead North Korean troops in Russia give Ukraine a glimpse into their mindset — and show how they are quickly adapting to modern war.
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‘Animals can feel good and evil’: film puts new perspective on Ukraine war
Collection of seven shorts due out in 2025 tells story of conflict from perspective of animals The occupying Russian soldiers paid little attention to the elderly woman shuffling through the farmland surrounding the villages outside Kyiv, taking her goat to pasture. But she was focused closely on them. After locating their positions, she headed back…
Living Wage Foundation accused of accrediting firms not paying the living wage
Facilities giant called ‘uncaring’ by low-paid cleaners, who believed they were covered by a fair-pay pledge Low-paid cleaners have accused the Living Wage Foundation of giving accreditation to an “uncaring” outsourcing company paying less than the living wage. Facilities services giant OCS is accredited under a bespoke scheme for outsourcing firms. But the company has…
From GDP to trade, how well equipped is China’s economy for Trump 2.0? | Amy Hawkins
Beijing has prepared for increased tariffs but its actions will not be enough to offset falling demand from the US When Donald Trump enters the White House for the second time on 20 January, the view from the Oval Office will look very different to the one he encountered in 2017. A pandemic, the war…
Nine reporter stood down after allegedly taking $50,000 prize from billionaire Adrian Portelli
Alex Cullen referred to Portelli by the nickname ‘McLaren guy’ on air after the mogul offered cash to the first TV presenter to do so Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A Nine reporter has been stood down after allegedly taking a $50,000 payment from a billionaire for referring to…
Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu says ceasefire won’t start until hostage list received
Hamas blames delay in handing over names on ‘technical field reasons’; comments comes barely an hour before ceasefire due to begin The Israeli army has warned Gaza residents not to approach its forces or make any movement towards the buffer zone ahead of a ceasefire’s scheduled start time of 6.30am GMT Sunday. “We urge you…
Frankenstein inspired by suicide of Mary Shelley’s half-sister, book reveals
New collection of author’s diary entries provides tragic insight Frankenstein’s monster, as horror fans know, did not really spark into life with a bolt of lightning, but was born inside the mind of Mary Shelley during a dreary holiday on a mountainside above Geneva. The inspiration came as volcanic ash clouds unexpectedly blocked out the…
‘Creative use of punishment’: Covid-style lockdowns proposed for criminals in England and Wales
Bar Council calls for pandemic restrictions to help reintegrate non-violent offenders into society and ease pressure on overcrowded jails Conditions similar to Covid lockdowns should be imposed on criminals as an alternative to overflowing prisons, barristers have told the government. In an official submission to an ongoing sentencing review led by former Conservative justice secretary…
Live updates: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal set to begin Sunday in Gaza
The plan is for Hamas to hand the abductees to the Red Cross, which will deliver them to Israeli officials in Gaza. The hostages will be evacuated to hospitals.
These Rooms Give Young Indian Lovers Rare Privacy. Cue the Complaints.
A policy change by a popular hotel platform shows the tension between traditional values and modern ideals in India.