Santacon revellers warned to be 'sensible' and not urinate in street
People on the parade take part in drunken singalongs as they walk between bars. Images show crowds of people wearing the famous red outfit getting merry.
Relief for commuters as LNER drivers call off five day strike action
A five day strike by LNER drivers that was planned for next month has been called off.
Grounded plane with over 300 Indians allowed to fly out of France, destination unknown
After authorising the A340 aircraft to leave, the French judges chose to cancel the hearings of the over 300 passengers due to irregularities in the procedure, a French news broadcast television and radio network, reported.
Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter US
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
Interislander ferry: Government to set up expert advisory group
The government has announced it will set up an expert advisory group to provide independent assurance on how to proceed with KiwiRail's Interislander ferry service.
NATO and Ukraine to hold special meeting on air defence
Ambassadors from NATO and Ukraine will hold a special meeting next week as Kyiv urges faster deliveries of air defences after mounting Russian strikes, the alliance said.
Higher shipping costs: Fears Red Sea attacks will soon hit Kiwis in the pocket
A series of attacks by Houthi rebels on container ships is causing chaos on a busy cargo route.
Brad Lander revokes Adams’ emergency power to strike migrant services contract deals without prior approval 
A mayor's office spokesperson slammed the move by Lander, arguing the comptroller “tying our hands behind our back is unfair to both new arrivals and longtime New Yorkers and will unquestionably...
Canada weighing cap on foreign students; move may hit Indian aspirants
Canada's immigration minister, Marc Miller, considers capping international students to address the overwhelmed system and housing demand. The surge in foreign student visas is seen as disconcerting, prompting discussions with provinces to control the numbers.
Greta Thunberg joins hundreds marching in England to protest airport’s expansion for private planes
LONDON (AP) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined a march in southern England on Saturday to protest the use of private jets and the expansion of an airport.
US mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American Airlines
There will be no strike by American Airlines flight attendants around the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Biden hosts four NASA astronauts, the first crew aiming to fly around the moon in a half-century
The four astronauts assigned to fly around the moon for the first time in 50 years met with President Joe Biden on Thursday at the White House, where he showed off an moon rock on display in the Oval ...
Ukraine warns of 'devastating consequences' over EU bid
Ukraine's foreign minister has warned European Union leaders that if they fail to agree to open membership talks with Kyiv at their summit this week it will have "devastating consequences".
Secret Santa Foundation recovering from last year's warehouse theft, preparing to spread Christmas gifts to families
Saskatoon’s Secret Santa Foundation was abuzz with a small group of volunteers selecting and packing toys for children in its new — and for now, secret — warehouse location.
Alarm as Peshawar’s air found to be ‘very unhealthy’
CM calls meeting on pollution on Tuesday.
The first flight of Mexico's new state-owned airline was forced to land unexpectedly
The military-owned airline Mexicana had to divert during its first flight on Tuesday.The previous iteration of the Mexican carrier was one of the
INDIA bloc to hold nationwide protest on 22 December against suspension of 141 MPs from Parliament
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge informed that the INDIA bloc will hold a nationwide protest on 22 December against the suspension of 141 MPs from Parliament. The coalition also passed a resolution condemning the suspensions.
M’Belt group kicks against Awujale’s installation of el-Rufai as Gbobaniyi
Middle Belt Patriots has kicked against the installation of former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, as the Gbobaniyi of Ijebuland by the Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona.
Quebec labour strikes: Progress in talks with one teachers union, deadlock in another
A Quebec union representing 95,000 teachers says it has made some progress in negotiations with the government after weeks of public sector strikes that have rattled the province.
Gov Lawal speaks on Supreme Court victory, wants all hands on deck to rescue Zamfara
“My administration is on a mission to rebuild the state, and the Supreme Court's decision is a victory for the people who trusted me”
Iraq prepares to close down US-led coalition's mission - PM
The Iraqi government is beginning the process to remove the US-led international military coalition from the country, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's office said on Friday.
Yate Academy uniform row: School calls eleventh hour meeting with students to postpone second protest
It comes as more parents tell of their children's experiences - with one mum dubbing the treatment of her daughter as "barbaric"
Seoul holds drills to guard against possible surprise attack by North Korea
SEOUL: More than 1,000 South Korean military, police and emergency personnel joined rare defence drills on Wednesday (Dec 27) that simulated an attack by North Korea on Seoul, to counter fears the city is in striking distance of Pyongyang's weapons and covert attack. The exercise comes amid heightened tens
‘Enough is enough’: Students, activists urge leaders to take action after UNLV shooting
Students who were on the UNLV campus during the Dec. 6 mass shooting spoke about their experiences.
Wreaths Across America driver and National Guard member is 'honored' to take part in holiday mission
Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 16, 2023 — and Fox News Digital spoke to one of the drivers who helped bring the wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery.
Age of violence? Eiffel Tower attack adds to security concerns in France
When is it terrorism? And when is it a mental health issue? France's interior minister is branding Saturday night's fatal stabbing of a German tourist near Paris's Eiffel Tower a "failure of psychiatric…
Where is the money – What happens to the cash recovered by Enforcement Directorate or Income Tax department during raids
The money seized during ED raids is kept in SBI branch and later moved to central treasury | OpIndia News
Sadiq Khan urged to explain where £30m to halt Tube strikes came from
Limited to no Underground services were expected this week due to a planned walk out by the RMT union until the Mayor of London managed to convince them to suspend the strike at the last minute.
US vows 'consequential' response to deadly drone strike in Jordan
The White House on Monday vowed a "very consequential response" to a drone attack on a base in Jordan that killed three American troops, with President Joe Biden blaming Iran-backed militants. 
Judge to fine a Massachusetts teachers union an extra $50,000 a day if 6-day strike continues
BOSTON (AP) — A union representing striking teachers will be fined an additional $50,000 a day if the strike continues next week, a Massachusetts judge ruled Friday, according to The Boston Globe.
‘Extend a hand of friendship to a lake, and it will reciprocate the sentiment’
A multi-agency lake restoration exercise in Zone 1 of Greater Chennai Corporation bears fruit during  Michaung. It was undertaken ITC, IIT-Madras and Hand in Hand India and project PURE to restore three lakes in Thiuruvottiyur
Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter US
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday blocked a new Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S., dealing a victory to the Biden administration in its feud with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over immigration enforcement.
Met Office alert issued for Birmingham as region braces for 'disruption and some loss of power'
45mph winds are set to hit Birmingham this weekend as the Met Office issue a yellow weather warning
EDITORIAL: It’s in Biden’s best interest to craft a deal on border reforms
Lawmakers from both parties remained optimistic that something could be done when they reconvene next month.
Show goes on in Vancouver after Gaza tensions scrap play’s Victoria run
Vancouver’s PuSh Festival is sticking to theatrical tradition that the show must go on, and will stage “The Runner” this month despite the play being cancelled in Victoria over tensions linked to the war between Israel and Hamas, say festival officials.
Court rules no class action against Anglo American over Zambian lead poisoning, say lawyers
The high court in Johannesburg has ruled that a class action lawsuit against Anglo American brought by victims of alleged lead poisoning in Zambia could not go ahead, the claimants' lawyers said on Saturday.
Nurse’s fatal visit to patient’s home renews calls for safety measures
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. >> The killing of a Connecticut nurse making a house call in October was a nightmare come true for an industry gripped by the fear of violence.
Skagit County warns residents to prepare for evacuation due to floods
The Skagit County commissioners declared a county emergency due to flooding on Tuesday.
After Delhi HC rap, medical council says it will ask govt. to write to all hospitals on fake doctors
DMC to request DGHS to check if all doctors in Delhi are registered; HC pulls up DMC over fake doctors; HC suggests names of doctors be published in public domain; DMC to verify credentials of doctors before registering them.
France grounds Nicaragua-bound aircraft with 303 Indians on board
France’s national anti-organised crime unit JUNALCO has taken over the investigation, French media reports said.
As number of devotees to Sabarimala increases, TDB raises darshan time by an hour
TDB decided to increase the 'darshan' timings at the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala by an hour following an increase in num of devotees.
Palestinians ‘must find a new path from Israeli rule after war’
RAMALLAH: Immediately after Israel’s war in Gaza ends, all Palestinian factions, including Hamas, must take a serious look at the failure of their policies to achieve freedom for their people, a top Palestinian Authority official said. Hussein Al-Sheikh, 63, said war in Gaza after the Oct. 7 attacks on southern Israel meant Hamas should make a “serious and honest assessment
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines say they will appeal a judge's ruling that blocked their merger
NEW YORK (AP) — JetBlue and Spirit Airlines said Friday they will appeal a federal judge’s ruling this week that blocked their plan to combine into a single carrier.
Medical aid ship to be repaired thanks to Kiwis' donations
A medical aid ship stuck in Fiji will return to New Zealand after fundraising $200,000.
Planned warning strike holds Tuesday – Kwara media workers insist
Workers under the auspices of various labour unions in Kwara State-owned media houses have insisted on proceeding on the declared warning strike effective
Russian strikes in east Ukraine kill 11, governor
At least 11 people, including five children, were killed by a Russian missile strike on the eastern Ukraine town of Pokrovsk on Saturday, the regional governor said, as the bombardments intensify.
Commuter chaos as rail strikes bring trains to a halt - with no service on c2c and disruption on Greater Anglia
Commuters are facing travel chaos as rail strikes bring trains to a halt - with no service on the c2c and disruption on Greater Anglia.
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