Trump warns Iran will face ‘dire’ consequences unless Houthi attacks stop
"Every shot fired by the Houthis" will be blamed on Iran, Trump says as the US escalates attacks on Yemen.
Thousands of Whitehall ‘credit cards’ to be suspended in spending crackdown
Minister Pat McFadden says at least half will be permanently cancelled in effort to reduce wasteful purchases
Thousands of Whitehall officials will have their government “credit cards” suspended this week in Labour’s latest crackdown on what it regards as wasteful spending in the civil service.
Pat McFadden, the Cabinet Office minister, said on Monday he would freeze almost all of the 20,000 government procurement cards (GPCs) within days with a view to permanently cancelling at least half of them.
Continue reading...Many victims of Channel dinghy tragedy could have been saved, inquiry lawyers say
Many of 27 people who drowned in 2021 might have survived if rescue services had searched for longer, lawyers argue
Many of the people who drowned in the biggest ever loss of life in a migrant dinghy in the Channel could have been saved if rescue services had searched for them for longer, lawyers for their families have said.
Their comments came after the independent Cranston inquiry, which is scrutinising the circumstances surrounding the mass drowning, heard evidence from an expert into survivability in the water.
Continue reading...Influencer accused of taking baby wombat from mother speaks out – ABC News
- Influencer accused of taking baby wombat from mother speaks out ABC News
- Outrage in Australia After American Woman Grabs a Baby Wombat The New York Times
- Influencer Who Stole Baby Wombat Criticizes Australian Government amid Ongoing Backlash PEOPLE
- Calling all influencers: never pick up a wild animal. Especially a baby wombat. National Geographic
- American who snatched wombat says ‘thousands threatened my life’ NewsNation Now
Lawyers Can Slow a Trump Dictatorship. They Have to Do Something Uncomfortable First. – Slate
- Lawyers Can Slow a Trump Dictatorship. They Have to Do Something Uncomfortable First. Slate
- Trump officials raise the stakes in showdowns with judges NBC News
- These are the judges going toe to toe against Trump's agenda Fox News
- If the Marshals Go Rogue, Courts Have Other Ways to Enforce their Orders Democracy Docket
- What the courts can do if a president ignores their rulings NPR
Rwanda severs ties with Belgium over ‘neo-colonial delusions’
In a strongly worded statement, Rwanda accuses Belgium of "lies and manipulation".
Canada Is Limited in Matching Further US Tariffs, Premier Mark Carney Says – Bloomberg
- Canada Is Limited in Matching Further US Tariffs, Premier Mark Carney Says Bloomberg
- Canada's Carney says Trump must stop comments before bilateral talks can start Reuters.com
- ‘Most European Non-European Country’: Canada Turns to Allies as Trump Threatens The New York Times
- Canada's Carney makes statement by choosing Europe, not US, for first foreign trip BBC.com
- Canada’s Carney Wants 51st State Talk to Stop Before Talks With U.S. on Economy, Security Ties The Wall Street Journal
King meets Carney in symbolic support for Canada
The King, who is also head of state of Canada, meets the country's new prime minister Mark Carney amid a trade war with the US.
King meets Carney in symbolic support for Canada
The King, who is also head of state of Canada, meets the country's new prime minister Mark Carney amid a trade war with the US.
No evidence for Trump claim about ‘void’ Biden pardons and autopen
President Trump claims 'many' of Biden's pardons are void because they were signed automatically and not by hand.
Ismaili Imamat pledges €100 million for Syria’s development – Aga Khan Development Network
- Ismaili Imamat pledges €100 million for Syria’s development Aga Khan Development Network
- Syria donors pledge $6.5 billion in aid hoping to encourage its new leaders down the path to peace The Associated Press
- EU and its partners pledge 5.8 billion euros for Syria and its neighbours Reuters
- Brussels hosts Syrian foreign minister for talks on country's future Euronews
- Middle East updates: Syria, Iran at focus of EU meetings DW (English)
Two people killed in Israeli air strike on Deraa in southern Syria
The Israeli army said it had targeted military sites in southern Syria that posed a 'threat to the State of Israel'.
Second body identified in Canada landfill amid search for serial killer’s victims
Marcedes Myran’s remains found in search mission after Jeremy Skibicki preyed on Indigenous women in 2022
Canadian police have confirmed the identity of a second woman whose body was dumped at a private landfill near Winnipeg by a serial killer who preyed on Indigenous women and left their bodies hidden in trash.
The Manitoba Royal Canadian Mounted police said in a statement on Monday that the human remains found in the Prairie Green Landfill, north of Winnipeg, were those of Marcedes Myran, 26.
Continue reading...Video: Thousands of Yemenis rally in Sanaa against deadly US strikes
Thousands of Yemeni demonstrators marched in the streets of Sanaa to protest the deadly US military strikes.
White House denies violating judge’s order with Venezuela deportations
Trump administration used Alien Enemies Act to deport about 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador
The White House has denied allegations that it engaged in a “a blatant violation” of a judge’s order by deporting about 250 Venezuelan alleged gang members to El Salvador on Saturday, with the US border czar appearing to contradict the denial on Monday by declaring: “I don’t care what the judges think.”
The US district judge James E Boasberg has scheduled a hearing for Monday afternoon to demand an explanation about why his Saturday order temporarily blocking the deportation flights had apparently been ignored.
Continue reading...Conor McGregor anti-immigration rant in White House condemned by Irish PM
Micheál Martin says MMA fighter’s comments before Trump meeting ‘do not reflect spirit of St Patrick’s Day’
Ireland’s taoiseach has denounced anti-immigration comments made by Conor McGregor as the MMA fighter visited the White House before a St Patrick’s Day meeting with Donald Trump.
McGregor said “Ireland is on the cusp of losing its Irishness” and that an “illegal immigration racket” was “running ravage on the country”.
Continue reading...Mourners protest against corruption in North Macedonia after nightclub fire
Demonstrators call for change and justice for 59 victims after tragedy blamed on multiple safety violations
With flags still flying at half mast in North Macedonia, grief over a fire that tore through a nightclub killing dozens of people turned to anger as thousands took to the streets in protest.
In Kočani, the town where the fire destroyed the Pulse venue early on Sunday, demonstrators demanded justice for the 59 mostly young Macedonians who lost their lives and called for an end to the corrupt practices blamed for the tragedy.
Continue reading...Netanyahu’s decision to sack his security chief will not end well – The Economist
- Netanyahu’s decision to sack his security chief will not end well The Economist
- Netanyahu’s Move to Fire Shin Bet Chief Reflects Wider Push for Control The New York Times
- Netanyahu's Firing of Shin Bet Head Is Israel's 'Weimar Moment' Haaretz
- Netanyahu seeks to oust head of Israel's domestic security service Reuters
- Netanyahu’s push to fire Israel’s domestic security chief sparks an uproar The Associated Press
White House denies defying judge’s order over deportations to El Salvador
An order to halt the removal of 261 people came too late and had "no legal basis" anyway, the White House says.
M23 rebels withdraw from Congo peace talks, citing international sanctions – The Associated Press
- M23 rebels withdraw from Congo peace talks, citing international sanctions The Associated Press
- M23 rebels pull out of peace talks with Congo after EU sanctions Reuters
- Rwanda Severs Diplomatic Relations With Belgium Bloomberg
- Angola urges ceasefire ahead of DRC-M23 peace talks Africanews English
- DR Congo’s M23 rebels say they will no longer join peace talks in Angola Al Jazeera English