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Arrested Son Of Norwegian Princess Suspected Of Second Rape
The eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit is suspected of a second rape, police said Wednesday, two days after his arrest over another allegation of sexual assault.
Man Caught At Airport With 320 Tarantulas, 110 Centipedes Strapped To Body
A South Korean national, who had 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes and nine bullet ants strapped to his body, was arrested in Peru.
Archbishop Of Canterbury To End Official Duties On January 6
Anglican church leader Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, said Wednesday he will step down on January 6 having resigned over a damning report into the church's handling of a serial abuse case.
Captain Tom, UK COVID-19 Lockdown Hero's Daughter Slammed By Charity Probe
The Charity Commission accused Tom Moore's daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore and husband Colin of a misleading implication that they would make sizeable donations from a book deal to the charity.
PM Modi Conferred With Guyana's Highest National Award 'The Order Of Excellence'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Guyana's highest civilian honour, 'The Order of Excellence', by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali.
Canada Minister Resigns Over False Indigenous Ancestry Claim
A Canadian minister accused of faking Indigenous roots resigned Wednesday in a huge embarrassment for an already weakened government seeking reconciliation with native peoples.
Thai Woman Gets Death Sentence After Poisoning 14 Friends With Cyanide
Authorities have since linked Sararat to a series of cyanide poisonings dating back to 2015.
"Comedian", Banana Taped To A Wall, Sells For $6.2 Million In New York
A fresh banana taped to a wall -- a provocative work of conceptual art by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan -- was bought for $6.2 million on Wednesday by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur at a New York auction.
Mineral Resources boss Chris Ellison tells shareholders ‘I hate what I’ve done’ after scandals rock company
Perth businessman tells AGM he made ‘error in judgment’ as company’s executive pay plans are voted downFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEmbattled mining billionaire Chris Ellison has told shareholders he can’t stress enough “how much I hate what I’ve done” after a series of scandals engulfed the company he leads, Mineral Resources.The Perth businessman has previously acknowledged he failed to disclose revenue generated by overseas entities to tax authorities earlier in his career. A company investigation later found he had also used business resources for his personal benefit.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
John Prescott, Labour deputy prime minister under Tony Blair, dies aged 86 – UK politics live
Former trade union activist and key figure of Tony Blair’s New Labour project has died at care home surrounded by familyBritish prime minister Keir Starmer says he is “deeply saddened” to hear that Prescott has died, and called him a “true giant of Labour”.In a statement on X, he said, “I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of John Prescott. John was a true giant of the Labour movement. On behalf of the Labour Party, I send my condolences to Pauline and his family, to the city of Hull, and to all those who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.”He possessed an inherent ability to connect with people about the issues that mattered to them – a talent that others spend years studying and cultivating, but that was second nature to him.He fought like hell to negotiate the Kyoto Protocol and was an unwavering champion of climate action for decades to come. I’m forever grateful to John for that commitment to solving the climate crisis and will miss him as a dear friend.” Continue reading...
Australia politics live: NSW supreme court overturns Minns government attempt to prevent Rising Tide climate protest
Follow today’s news liveChaotic Sydney train shutdown averted after eleventh hour crisis talks with unionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales MPs condemned for ‘part-time’ parliamentary yearScores of NSW MPs will earn the equivalent of more than $10,000 per sitting week in 2025 after a bid to increase the year’s 16-week calendar was rejected, AAP reports.To do this, government MPs have to turn up to parliament and discuss matters. Voters won’t be happy that government MPs would prefer to hide in their electorate offices rather than turning up to parliament, where they face scrutiny. Continue reading...
Sydney train strike: chaotic shutdown averted after 11th-hour crisis talks with union
NSW government caves to rail union demands to prevent workers strikingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA chaotic two-day shutdown of Sydney’s train network has been averted at the 11th hour after the state government caved to rail union demands to run 24-hour services to prevent workers striking.However, New South Wales premier Chris Minns has warned that despite securing a two week hiatus on industrial action amid tense negotiations with rail unions over a new pay deal, there is no guarantee that the threat of a city-wide rail shutdown will not reoccur in a fortnight. Continue reading...
Nov 21, 2024