New York becomes first US city with congestion charge
The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.
Australia beat India to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy and enter WTC final
Hosts seal a six-wicket win in Sydney Test to clinch the series 3-1 and set up a WTC final against South Africa.
Syria to resume international flights from Damascus airport next week
Authorities say flights will resume on January 7 as Qatar Airways set to begin flights to Damascus after 13 years.
Palestinian man mourns his mother outside morgue in Gaza
A Palestinian man was seen crying outside the door of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital’s morgue in Deir el-Balah.
Russian newspaper says its reporter killed by Ukraine drone strike
Moscow accuses Ukraine's military of deliberately targeting journalist Alexander Martemyanov.
Jeju Air’s Problems Mount After Crash of Flight 7C2216 – The New York Times
- Jeju Air’s Problems Mount After Crash of Flight 7C2216 The New York Times
- South Korea to compile transcript of voice recording from crashed plane on Saturday Reuters
- What We Know About Jeju Air Crash: 179 Dead In South Korea As Investigators Probe Cause Forbes
- Jetliner skids off runway and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179 The Associated Press
- Pilot at airport of Jeju Air crash says he ‘assumed’ concrete mound was dirt South China Morning Post
New year, new deal: the buyout boom poised to take over City lawyers’ lives
Around-the-clock work will be commonplace to tackle an M&A surge fuelled by tax changes, activist investors … and the Trump factor
Whether they’re on skis or a sunlounger, there is no beach, mountain or fireside that can spare lawyers from the urgent calls of zealous, dealmaking executives and private equity bosses. After a breathless 2024, the City’s army of corporate lawyers are set for another year of masking their poolside backgrounds on video calls, braced for an even busier 2025.
“Sadly, we were incredibly busy in July and August. We were both on holiday and working up to 14 hours a day,” says Patrick Sarch, partner at law firm White & Case and head of its public mergers and acquisitions (M&A) division. He and Sonica Tolani, another partner at the same firm, specialise in advising activist investors.
Continue reading...Cash incentives for GPs under Labour’s radical plan to cut NHS waiting lists
Doctors will be given £20 each time they consult with a specialist to see if there is an alternative to hospital visits
GPs will be offered financial incentives to discuss with specialists whether patients can be treated outside hospital, under radical plans to cut NHS waiting lists.
Doctors will be given £20 each time they consult a specialist either by phone or email under the so-called advice and guidance (A&G) scheme, to see if there is an alternative to hospital visits and treatment.
Continue reading...Curb extremism now or face new terrorist threats, Labour warned
Experts say measures announced so far are not enough to turn the tide
Labour must reverse years of political failure on extremism to stop it fuelling more disorder, violence and terrorism in Britain, leading figures have said.
Neil Basu, the former head of counter-terrorism policing, and Dame Sara Khan, previously the government’s counter-extremism tsar, warned that proposals unveiled last month would not be enough to address a toxic pool of hatred, conspiracy theories and “dangerous rhetoric” from high-profile figures including Elon Musk.
Continue reading...Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,046
Here are the key developments on the 1,046th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Why is Honduras threatening to expel US troops?
Honduras' threat to reconsider military ties marks a significant moment in Latin American ties with the US, say experts.
Where I find hope amid the hurt and heartache
Amid the horror of watching genocide unfold day after day, the words of a Palestinian pastor gave me a reason to hope.
Blinken: When Hamas saw pressure on Israel, it backtracked from hostage deal – The Jerusalem Post
- Blinken: When Hamas saw pressure on Israel, it backtracked from hostage deal The Jerusalem Post
- ‘The Interview’: Antony Blinken Insists He and Biden Made the Right Calls The New York Times
- Blinken’s stunning confession JNS.org
- Antony Blinken: ‘China has been trying to have it both ways’ Financial Times
- Blinken: After Oct. 7, I threatened to nix Biden visit if Israel didn’t let aid into Gaza The Times of Israel
Invasion Day marcher stripped of $800,000 compensation as police duty of care ruling overturned
Laura Cullen was among 5,000 people at a 2017 Sydney protest when she was knocked down and injured as NSW police tried to arrest a man
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A landmark legal ruling that set out the duty of care New South Wales police owe people attending protests has been overturned on appeal, stripping an Invasion Day marcher of an $800,000 compensation claim and forcing her to repay $103,00 in legal costs.
The NSW court of appeal handed down the decision shortly before Christmas, overturning an earlier ruling that found police had a duty of care to a woman who attended a protest where she was a bystander to an arrest, and who was knocked down and injured during the arrest.
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Continue reading...South Korean protesters brave cold to demand Yoon’s ouster as detention deadline looms – The Associated Press
- South Korean protesters brave cold to demand Yoon’s ouster as detention deadline looms The Associated Press
- South Korea's presidential security chief defies Yoon arrest bid as deadline looms Reuters
- Why South Korean protesters are using U.S. flags and a pro-Trump slogan The Washington Post
- Protesters gather at impeached South Korean president's residence, as arrest warrant nears expiration ABC News
- South Korean protesters face off in snowstorm over fate of impeached president FRANCE 24 English
‘Eyewatering’ £100m spent on repairs in Scotland’s ‘ferry fiasco’ over past decade
Government plans for publicly funded operator CalMac have been mired in controversy, with replacement vessels delayed and costs spiralling
Almost £100m has been spent over the past decade on repairs for eight of the largest publicly owned ferries in Scotland.
The figure has been described as “eye-watering” by Sue Webber, transport spokesperson for the Scottish Conservatives, who obtained details of the repair bill from ferry operator CalMac.
Continue reading...Late-night Houthi ballistic missile attack thwarted by IDF, without widespread sirens – The Times of Israel
- Late-night Houthi ballistic missile attack thwarted by IDF, without widespread sirens The Times of Israel
- Israel’s Red Sea Conundrum: Hit the Houthis or Iran The Wall Street Journal
- Israel struggles to deter escalating attacks from Yemen’s Houthi rebels as other fronts calm The Associated Press
- Israel at War Day 456 Missile Fired From Yemen Intercepted Before Crossing Into Israeli Territory, IDF Says Haaretz
- Houthis playing with fire: Yemen's aggression invites devastating retribution - editorial The Jerusalem Post
Tourism agency deletes ‘pristine swimming spot’ post about unpatrolled beach on Mornington Peninsula
Video removed as Life Saving Victoria carries out 145 rescues – ‘We don’t remember when we’ve been that busy’
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Victoria’s tourism agency has removed a social media post that described an unpatrolled ocean beach on the Mornington Peninsula as a “pristine swimming spot” amid almost 150 rescues on the state’s beaches on Saturday.
Number 16 beach, on the Bass Strait side of Rye, is described on the Visit Victoria website as “recommended for experienced surfers only” as it is not patrolled by lifesavers. It has a reputation among local residents as dangerous.
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Continue reading...After bruising election loss, what next for Kamala Harris?
The outgoing vice-president is weighing her options, which could include another White House run, or a bid to be California's governor.
Austria: Chancellor to resign after coalition talks collapse – DW (English)
- Austria: Chancellor to resign after coalition talks collapse DW (English)
- The Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigns after talks on forming a government collapsed Euronews
- Coalition talks between Austria’s two biggest centrist parties collapse The Guardian
- Austrian chancellor quits as coalition talks collapse Reuters
- Austrian Chancellor Nehammer Steps Down as Coalition Talks Fail Bloomberg