Russia unleashes mass air strikes on Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia unleashes mass air strikes on Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russian missile attacks have targeted the Ukrainian cities Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing several people, wounding dozens and damaging residential buildings, officials say. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said 20 people were injured, including a 13-year-old boy. Residential infrastructure was damaged in at least four districts. In Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city,…

Turkey’s parliament set to vote on Sweden’s NATO bid this week: Reports | News

Turkey’s parliament set to vote on Sweden’s NATO bid this week: Reports | News

Turkey endorsed Finland’s membership bid in April but, along with Hungary, has kept Sweden waiting. The Turkish parliament is set to debate Sweden’s NATO membership bid after months of delays that have strained Ankara’s ties with its Western allies, with a vote expected this week. The debate in the Grand…

EU sanctions six companies accused of ‘undermining stability’ in Sudan | Conflict News

EU sanctions six companies accused of ‘undermining stability’ in Sudan | Conflict News

European Council says the firms sanctioned are linked to weapons procurement and manufacturing in war-ravaged country. The European Council (EC) has imposed sanctions on six companies for their alleged involvement in financing and arming the warring Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The six entities were responsible…

Protesters block access to Israeli cargo ship in Melbourne | Israel War on Gaza

Protesters block access to Israeli cargo ship in Melbourne | Israel War on Gaza

NewsFeed Pro-Palestinian protesters in Australia have prevented workers from entering docks to offload cargo from a ship operated by Israeli company, ZIM, docked at the Port of Melbourne. Police used pepper spray and officers mounted on horseback to try to clear them off. Organisers of the…

UK’s upper house votes to delay plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda | Refugees News

UK’s upper house votes to delay plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda | Refugees News

House of Lords defies Rishi Sunak by voting to delay ratification of treaty with Kigali. The United Kingdom’s upper house of parliament has voted to delay Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda. The vote by the unelected House of Lords on Monday came…

China races to find landslide survivors in sub-zero temperatures | Environment News

China races to find landslide survivors in sub-zero temperatures | Environment News

At least nine people have been confirmed dead in the pre-dawn disaster in southwestern Yunnan, with dozens still missing. Rescuers in China have stepped up efforts to find dozens of people who were buried in a landslide in southwestern Yunnan. The landslide struck two villages in mountainous Zhengxiong County in…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 699 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 699 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 699th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Fighting Russia said it would take all “necessary measures” to defend its citizens and key infrastructure from Ukrainian attacks. On Sunday, two alleged Ukrainian drones hit a major Baltic…

Fashion giant H&M pulls ad after claims it sexualised under-age girls | Fashion Industry

Fashion giant H&M pulls ad after claims it sexualised under-age girls | Fashion Industry

Swedish brand apologises after ad campaign in Australia sparks backlash online. H&M, the Swedish fashion giant, has pulled an advertisement for school clothing after complaints it sexualised underage girls. The advertising campaign launched in Australia featured two young girls in school uniform with the caption, “Make those heads turn in…