Wind turbines generate more than half of UK’s electricity due to Storm Pia (www.theguardian.com)
‘Zombie deer disease’ epidemic spreads in Yellowstone as scientists raise fears it may jump to humans (www.theguardian.com)
Police fatally shoot Black woman who called 911 for domestic violence (www.theguardian.com)
A Los Angeles county sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a 27-year-old woman who had called 911 to report that she was under attack by a former boyfriend, police officials and lawyers for the victim’s family said on Thursday. Records show the deputy had killed another person in similar circumstances three years ago....
The 10 biggest science stories of 2023 – chosen by scientists | Science | The Guardian (www.theguardian.com)
An interesting look at 2023: The 10 biggest science stories of 2023 – chosen by scientists. From insight into our human ancestry and breakthroughs on the moon to a flourishing of AI and terrifying new developments in the climate, it was a year of scientific drama.
Polish farmers end blockade of Ukraine border crossing (www.theguardian.com)
Ukraine says movement of lorries restored after suspension of protest, but truckers’ blockades of three other crossings continue...
French city of Montpellier makes public transport free for all residents (www.theguardian.com)
Revealed: how US residents are funding illegal settlements in the West Bank (www.theguardian.com)
Britain to send patrol ship to Guyana amid Venezuela border dispute (www.theguardian.com)
Russia warns US and Europe over reports Ukraine may get its seized assets (www.theguardian.com)
Kremlin threatens ‘serious consequences’ if there is an unprecedented seizure of Russian assets held abroad...
Sculptor sues Swedish glassmaker for €1m in test of EU ‘bestseller clause’ (www.theguardian.com)
Landmark case over popular snowball candle holder design may open door to retrospective claims across bloc
Israel is losing the war against Hamas – but Netanyahu and his government will never admit it (www.theguardian.com)
Hannah Arendt would not qualify for the Hannah Arendt prize in Germany today | Samantha Hill (www.theguardian.com)
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More than 1,100 officers under investigation for sexual or domestic abuse in England and Wales (www.theguardian.com)
As one in seven accused of offences keep working, Lib Dems call on home secretary James Cleverly for ‘radical overhaul’ of vetting
Elon Musk calls strikes ‘insane’ as Swedish workers take on Tesla (www.theguardian.com)
Elon Musk has decried a wave of “insane” strikes focused on Tesla workshops in Sweden, as workers target the US electric car manufacturer in a strike calling for collective bargaining rights....
‘Prison or bullet’: new Argentina government promises harsh response to protest (www.theguardian.com)
Revealed: how US residents are funding illegal settlements in the West Bank (www.theguardian.com)
California town, Huntington Beach, proposes ban on Pride, Black and women’s history celebrations (www.theguardian.com)
Dukes of Hazzard actor John Schneider called for public hanging of Joe Biden (www.theguardian.com)
How inflation stole Christmas across Europe (www.theguardian.com)
Travellers crossing Channel at Dover face long queues during Christmas getaway (www.theguardian.com)
Taters the cat stars in Nasa’s first video streamed from deep space (www.theguardian.com)
California town proposes ban on Pride, Black and women’s history celebrations (www.theguardian.com)
Far-right council members in Huntington Beach introduce agenda item to switch focus to US wars and America’s independence...
‘I’m very proud of him’: Sebastien Lai on Hong Kong, accountability and his father Jimmy’s trial (www.theguardian.com)
"There is that idea that we always thought China would liberalise economically, get freer and freer,” says Lai. “But I think Dad realised very early on, and he said in an interview, that wishful thinking doesn’t work. You’ve got to put the work in. And that’s what he did.”...