The ancient continent of Argoland, which was once connected to Western Australia, has been discovered millions of years after it floated away. Oceanic clues left behind by the 5000km “Gondwana-derived fragment” signalled its existence, but tracking it down took scientists in the Netherlands seven years. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: The ancient drift of the lost … Read more
BELGRADE, Serbia – Thousands of people rallied in Serbia’s capital on Saturday, chanting “Thieves!” and accusing the populist authorities of President Aleksandar Vucic of orchestrating a fraud during a recent general election. The big rally in central Belgrade capped nearly two weeks of street protests against reported widespread irregularities during the Dec. 17 … Read more
Israel charged Abdelrahman al-Zaghal with hurling a petrol bomb, which he denies. Jerusalem: Fourteen-year-old Abdelrahman al-Zaghal was one of the youngest Palestinians released by Israel in exchange for hostages seized during the Oct. 7 Hamas-led raid on Israel. Weeks later, his life still bears little resemblance to that of a normal teenager – he is … Read more
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature And that’s where I’ll leave you today. Here’s Ewan Murray’s report from Parkhead, where Celtic edged a competitive Old Firm derby to reaffirm their status as title favourites, despite added Rangers resistance. Thanks for joining! More from McGregor: “The boys stuck … Read more
Pakistan’s election body has rejected former prime minister Imran Khan’s nomination to contest the 2024 national elections in two constituencies, officials and his party’s media team said on Saturday. The 71-year-old former cricket star has been embroiled in a tangle of political and legal battles since he was ousted as prime minister in April 2022. … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Published Dec 29, 2023 • Last updated 14 hours ago • 2 minute read Mia Schem, a 21-year-old French-Israeli woman, is reunited with her family following 55 days in Hamas captivity on Nov. 30, 2023 in Be’er Sheva, Israel. Photo by Israel Government Press Office /Getty Images Article content A woman shot … Read more
This year, 40% of Americans said they do not make financial resolutions for the new year and 68% said they do not have written financial plans at any point in the year, according to research from BMO Financial Group. However, setting a budget goes a long way in managing your personal finances. “Many people spend … Read more
HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) — A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, who used to work at a Laredo port of entry, has been indicted on charges of illegally smuggling, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar Hamdani. Border wall, Mexican cartel and drugs top Border Report stories in 2023 Emanuel Celedon, 36, was scheduled to … Read more
The armed wing of Hamas said it had decided to delay a scheduled second round of hostage releases until Israel committed to allowing aid trucks to enter northern Gaza. Hamas’ al-Qassam Brigades said the hostage releases would be delayed if Israel did not adhere to the agreed terms for the release of Palestinian prisoners. There … Read more
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The new judge handling the fallout over Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions plans to hold an evidentiary hearing late next month. Murdaugh’s lawyers want another trial in the killings of the former lawyer’s wife and younger son, citing allegations that the court clerk improperly influenced the jury. The defense will get … Read more
