Mauro Morandi, ‘Robinson Crusoe’ of remote Italian island, dies at 85
He lived for three decades on a small island off the coast of Sardinia, inspiring international fascination with his real-life adventure story.
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Slovakian PM rejects calls to quit as tension grows over shift towards Russia
The latest protests come after private meeting between Robert Fico and Vladimir Putin in December The Slovakian prime minister, Robert Fico, has rejected calls for his resignationafter tens of thousands demonstrated against his government’s policy shift closer to Russia. About 60,000 people protested in the capital, Bratislava, on Friday and approximately 100,000 turned out for…
Boy, 14, charged with murder of Birmingham schoolboy Leo Ross
Leo, 12, was stabbed while walking home from school on Tuesday afternoon A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Leo Ross, 12, who was stabbed while walking home from school in Birmingham. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham magistrates court…
Relatives plead with Thailand not to deport 48 Uyghur men to China
Detainees fear their return could be imminent despite UN experts urging Bangkok to halt possible transfer Relatives of Uyghurs detained in Thailand for more than a decade have begged the Thai authorities not to deport the 48 men back to China, after the detainees suggested their return appeared imminent. A UN panel of experts this…
Who are the Palestinians released by Israel in exchange for hostages?
Hundreds of Palestinians are expected to be released under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Among the first were a political activist and a freelance journalist.
Nearly two-thirds of Britons say very rich have too much influence on politics
Opinium survey of 2,000 adults found concern about the impact of growing wealth inequality in the UK Growing wealth inequality is increasing the risk of societal collapse, according to a new Fairness Foundation report that shows nearly two-thirds of Britons are concerned about the political influence of very rich people. People losing faith with democracy,…
David Lammy ‘horrified’ after meeting Sudan war victims face-to-face
The UK foreign secretary urges the world not to forget Sudan after visiting those fleeing to Chad.
Wes Streeting heckled by climate protesters at Fabian Society address
Speech calling for unity against ‘populist right’ interrupted by two women opposed to Drax power plant subsidies Wes Streeting was heckled by climate protesters during a speech calling on progressives to stand up to the “populist right”. Two women shouted at the health secretary as he addressed the Fabian Society, urging the centre-left to take…
SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink 12-7 – Kennedy Space Center
SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink 12-7 Kennedy Space Center SpaceX Rocket Launch Creates Morning Show in Local Skies Noozhawk What were those odd lights in the Sacramento sky this morning? ABC10.com KXTV SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from California Spaceflight Now See a weird light in the Valley sky? It was likely the aftermath of a…
Four hostages freed but Israel accuses Hamas of failing to meet ceasefire obligations – CNN
Four hostages freed but Israel accuses Hamas of failing to meet ceasefire obligations CNN Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire holds The Associated Press Video Four female hostages reunite with families in Israel ABC News Israel Welcomes the Return of the Women Who Warned of a Raid From Gaza The New…