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Man declared dead at the scene in Mount Louisa on Sunday, with ethical standards command to investigate the deathGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastQueensland police have launched an internal investigation after a man was shot and killed by officers during a “mental health incident” in suburban Townsville.In a statement, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) claimed the man was armed with a knife and had “threatened” officers who had been called to attend a home at Mount Louisa just after midnight on Sunday. Police officers arrived at the scene an hour later. Continue reading...

More than 40 vehicles involved in collisions on Chesapeake Bay Bridge starting at 8am, says local transportation authoritySeveral crashes involving more than 40 vehicles occurred on Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland on Saturday, injuring 13 people and forcing temporary closures.In several announcements on X throughout Saturday morning, the Maryland transportation authority said that all lanes had been closed following a multivehicle crash on westbound lanes and warned of major delays. According to the MDTA, its police dispatch received initial calls of the crash at 8am. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/27/vehicle-crash-maryland-bridge-injuries Author : Maya Yang Publish date : 2024-01-28 00:55:13

An official report a year before three people were stabbed to death in the city raised concerns about the force’s management practicesNottinghamshire police was ordered to review its management of offenders a year before a wanted man with paranoid schizophrenia stabbed three people to death.A report by the official policing inspectorate in April 2022 said the force should “immediately review” their approach to managing low-risk offenders to ensure risk was “effectively monitored and managed”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/27/police-were-warned-of-offender-safety-fears-before-nottingham-killings Author : Shanti Das Home Affairs Correspondent Publish date : 2024-01-27 21:26:49 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked

Four-storey property ‘well alight’ when firefighters arrived at scene on Fox Street on Saturday afternoonA building is “showing signs of collapse” after a huge fire in Liverpool city centre.Firefighters were called to the blaze on Fox Street shortly before 2.20pm on Saturday and arrived to find a four-storey building “well alight”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/27/building-showing-signs-of-collapse-after-huge-fire-in-liverpool Author : Hayden Vernon Publish date : 2024-01-27 18:40:21 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Authentification technology created by German company Bosch could give paintings unique ‘digital fingerprint’Revolutionary technology invented to identify counterfeit spare parts in the car and aerospace industries has now been adapted to detect counterfeit works of art.The developers of the “optical recognition system” claim they have created “tamper-proof digital fingerprints” of paintings and sculptures that could, for example, enable museums to spot – within seconds – whether an original work has been swapped with a fake. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/jan/27/manufacturing-giant-develops-revolutionary-system-to-detect-counterfeit-art Author : Dalya Alberge Publish date : 2024-01-27 16:00:39 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Emma Webber describes ‘fury’ at sentence received by Valdo Calocane for deadly rampage last JuneThe mother of one of the students stabbed to death in Nottingham has called for an inquiry into any failings that led to the knife attacks.Emma Webber told the Times that her family “fully support” calls for a public inquiry, which also has the backing of the Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, into the killings of her son Barnaby Webber, fellow University of Nottingham student Grace O’Malley-Kumar and the 65-year-old school caretaker Ian Coates. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/27/mother-emma-webber-of-stabbed-nottingham-university-student-calls-for-inquiry-valdo-calocane Author : Vivian Ho Publish date

Eight hours after the oil tanker was hit, the US military said it destroyed a Houthi anti-ship missile site that was aimed into the Red Sea and ready to launchSee all of our coverage on the Israel-Gaza war and the wider Middle East crisis.Thousands of civilians were trapped in southern Gaza by bombardment and fighting between Israeli troops and Hamas fighters on Saturday, Agence France-Presse reports.Growing alarm has focused on Khan Yunis, the biggest city in Gaza’s south, where the two main hospitals were barely functioning under the weight of the relentless bombardment and the press of thousands in need.

The results fuel concern that the micronation could switch diplomatic recognition to Beijing, as votes continue to be countedThe pro-Taiwan leader of the Pacific islands nation of Tuvalu, Kausea Natano, has lost his seat according to partial election results.The vote is being closely watched by Taiwan, China and the United States, amid speculation the micronation could be poised to switch diplomatic recognition to Beijing. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/27/tuvalus-pro-taiwan-prime-minister-kausea-natano-loses-seat-in-partial-election-results Author : Guardian staff and agencies Publish date : 2024-01-27 06:06:07 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Missiles could be placed at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk in case of potential war between Nato and RussiaThe US is planning to station nuclear weapons in the UK for the first time in 15 years amid a growing threat from Russia, according to a report. Warheads three times as strong as the Hiroshima bomb would be located at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk under the proposals, the Telegraph reported.The US previously placed nuclear missiles at RAF Lakenheath and removed them in 2008 after the cold war threat from Moscow receded. Pentagon documents seen by the newspaper reveal procurement contracts for a

Commodities group Trafigura says firefighting equipment has been deployed on the Marlin Luanda and other ships are travelling to helpAn oil tanker is on fire after being struck off the coast of Yemen after Houthi threats in the key shipping route continued despite UK and US strikes.The Houthis have claimed their naval forces carried out an operation targeting “the British oil tanker Marlin Luanda” in the Gulf of Aden, causing a fire to break out. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/26/vessel-on-fire-after-being-struck-off-coast-of-yemen-amid-houthi-threats Author : Tom Ambrose and agency Publish date : 2024-01-26 22:50:04 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked

Greg Abbott says he will defy Biden and US supreme court and install more concertina wire to try to prevent migrant crossingsThe fight between Texas and the federal government over the control of the US-Mexico border has further intensified after state governor Greg Abbott announced he will defy the Biden administration and US supreme court by ordering the installation of even more razor wire to deter migration.On Monday, the supreme court voted 5-4 in favor of the federal government’s power to remove the controversial concertina wire installed along stretches of the border in Texas, at Abbott’s direction. Despite this, Abbott,

Mitch McConnell tells lawmaker he still backs agreement after uproar over reports Trump wanted to sink the deal so he can attack Biden As E Jean Carroll’s second defamation trial against Donald Trump neared its final stage Friday morning in New York, proceedings quickly took a turn for the absurd with the judge threatening his lawyer with “lockup” and the ex-president leaving about 10 minutes into closing arguments.Trump’s abrupt departure came as Carroll’s lead attorney, Roberta Kaplan, was speaking, and shortly after she noted that he had continued to defame the former Elle writer even during this very trial. At

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Canada says UK was unwilling to give access to agricultural productsFull story: UK suspends trade talks with CanadaShares in US chipmaker Intel have slumped in pre-market trading after it revealed a weaker forecast of earnings.Chipmakers have been flying in recent years as shortages followed by the huge hype over artificial intelligence – which is hungry for processing power – prompted investors to pile into the sector.Although Intel beat estimates, investors’ disappointment in Intel’s datacentre GPU story’s growth can be primarily attributed to the slower-than-expected product delivery and ramp-up. Continue reading...

French government set to respond after being surprised by scale and fury of grassroots demonstrations in agriculture sectorPierre Bretagne woke at 4am to feed the cows on his organic farm near the coastal town of Pornic in western France, then did something he had never dared to before.He made a cardboard protest banner about the nightmare of French bureaucracy and went to cheer on a go-slow convoy of tractors warning that French farming and the rural way of life was facing collapse. Effigies of dead farmers dangled from nooses on tractor trailers as the convoy drove into the centre of

UN judges set to decide on whether Israel should halt its war in Gaza; William Burns will reportedly meet in Europe with his Israeli and Egyptian counterparts plus the Qatari PMSee all of our updates on the Israel-Gaza warFor a basic explanation of the international court of justice case and South Africa’s claim against Israel – have a look at this explainer.It will take you through what the ICJ actually is, the main case – as well as what today’s expected ruling is all about: Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/jan/26/middle-east-crisis-live-updates-icj-genocide-case-ruling-israel-hamas-gaza-hostage-talks-cia Author : Reged Ahmad Publish date : 2024-01-26 08:15:04

After the peer admitted to lying about her involvement in lucrative government PPE deals during the Covid crisis, the fate of her high-profile lingerie company raises further questions. David Conn reportsWhen Michelle Mone sat down for an interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg last month it was against the backdrop of serious allegations that she had been facing since 2020. Mone and her husband, the Isle of Man-based businessman Doug Barrowman, are the subjects of a long-running National Crime Agency investigation into allegations of bribery and fraud in their securing of £200m in government contracts for a company, PPE Medpro.She

Richard Scolyer revels how terminal illness helped him and his joint winner develop groundbreaking treatment; Port and Bulldogs back Australia Day switch; thousands rally to march and protest in Melbourne/Naarm, Sydney/Eora and other cities. Follow live updatesEx-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily live updates and latest newsGuide to Invasion Day protest marches and events across AustraliaGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralian and Aboriginal flags raised during Canberra ceremonyFollowing the welcome to country, the flag-raising ceremony has begun, with six flags raised including two Australian flags, two Aboriginal flags and two Torres Strait Islander flags.Australia is home

Townsville residents wake to assess damage after low-pressure system brings destructive winds to the north Queensland coast. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastTownsville residents told it is safe to venture outsideResidents in Townsville have been advised it is safe to leave their homes after the passing of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily.Avoid unnecessary travel and be aware of damage caused by the cyclone, including fallen powerlines. Listen to local radio. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2024/jan/26/tropical-cyclone-kirrily-weather-storm-radar-map-tracker-updates-category-three-queensland-townsville Author : Caitlin Cassidy Publish date : 2024-01-25 22:37:32 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to

Author and former US president in the courtroom as proceedings resume in New York court after Covid delaySign up for the Trump on trial newsletterTrump’s lead attorney, Alina Habba, began her cross of Robbie Myers by suggesting that she was biased.“You didn’t vote for Donald Trump in 2016, right?” Habba asked. “Or in 2020? You don’t plan on voting for him in 2024, do you?” Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/jan/25/donald-trump-e-jean-carroll-trial-latest-updates Author : Léonie Chao-Fong Publish date : 2024-01-25 19:23:34 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Former Scotland first minister used expletives in private messages about former UK PM’s handling of pandemicAt the Covid inquiry hearing in Edinburgh Liz Lloyd, Nicola Sturgeon’s former chief of staff, was asked about her wanting a row with the UK government. (See 11.35am.)Asked if she was looking for a spat, Lloyd replied:I was looking for a spat with a purpose.It had been shown in the past that they would sometimes change their mind if they felt that pressure and I wanted them to change their mind.Sturgeon said his address was “fucking excruciating” and that the UK communications were “awful”. Sturgeon

European Commission president says policymakers have to find a way forward to find lasting solutions for farmersSweden’s prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, has accepted Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán’s proposal to hold talks.Hungary’s parliament has yet to ratify Sweden’s Nato membership, fuelling frustration across the alliance as Budapest had repeatedly pledged not be the last to sign off.I agree with you that a more intensive political dialogue between our countries would be beneficial. There are, as you mention, several issues of common interest – bilaterally, with our co-operation on the Gripen fighter aircraft; in the EU, in view of your upcoming

Israeli prime minister apparently called Gulf state ‘problematic’ in meeting with families of Israeli hostagesThousands trapped in Gaza hospitals as troops encircle Khan YounisHouthi attack forces cargo ships with US navy escort to turn aroundThe Palestine Red Crescent Society has transported a number of injured people to hospital on Thursday morning after Israeli forces targeted an apartment building in Rafah, southern Gaza, the humanitarian organisation said in an update on X.At least one person was killed in the strike, which happened at dawn in the Tal as-Sultan neighbourhood, reports Al Jazeera.Adina Moshe was taken captive from kibbutz Nir Oz on

Women will take part in the hadaka matsuri in Inazawa, in which thousands of men dressed in next to nothing drive away evil spiritsWomen in Japan have been permitted to take part in an ancient ceremony, known as the naked festival, for the first time in the event’s history, albeit with modifications.Every February, thousands of men dressed in next to nothing take part in the hadaka matsuri at a Shinto shrine in Inazawa, a town in central Japan, to drive away evil spirits over the coming year. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/25/japan-naked-festival-hadaka-matsuri-women-allowed-inazawa-fertility-festival Author : Justin McCurry in Tokyo Publish

RBA has not looked at whether redistribution of tax cuts to lower and middle income earners could add to inflationNeither the Treasury nor Reserve Bank modelled the inflationary effects of the Albanese government’s changes to the stage 3 tax cuts even though both agencies have told treasurer Jim Chalmers that the amendments would spur price increases.Chalmers told ABC’s RN Breakfast on Thursday that the government had consulted RBA governor Michelle Bullock, as had treasury secretary Stephen Kennedy. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/jan/25/stage-three-tax-cut-changes-not-modelled-by-treasury-or-rba-before-announcement Author : Peter Hannam Economics correspondent Publish date : 2024-01-25 03:29:04 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to

Treasurer says changes will benefit ‘middle Australia’ as Anthony Albanese prepares to address press club; storm system forecast to continue to strengthen off Queensland coast. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAs we flagged just earlier, wind gusts associated with Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have already begun around the Whitsundays, with gusts over 100km/h.In a Facebook group for Whitsundays locals, a new resident has asked an innocent question:Hey there I’m kind of new to town from Melbourne. Does anyone know how to tie my tree down so that it doesn’t blow