- Japan’s Leader Says She Loses Hours to Makeup and Chores. Opinions Abound. The New York Times
- Japan’s Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday, sparking debate on gender roles NBC News
- Japan’s PM: I work more hours than men because of make-up and chores The Telegraph
- Japan PM Explains How She Works More Than Male PMs Newser
- Report questioning Japan PM's parliament attendance stokes debate Japan Wire by Kyodo News
Military signals building: Is the US-Iran war about to escalate? – Euronews
- Military signals building: Is the US-Iran war about to escalate? Euronews
- The Victory of Asymmetry in the Iran War Council on Foreign Relations
- US-Iran stalemate: What are Trump’s next military options? Al Jazeera
- By pursuing a big 'win' in Iran, Trump is destined to lose Responsible Statecraft
- US and Israel dominate Iran's skies, but still can't force it to surrender Ynetnews
Policing of France’s school protests clouds Macron’s final months and sparks uproar – AP News
- Policing of France’s school protests clouds Macron’s final months and sparks uproar AP News
- The Far-Left Firebrand Who Wants to Upend France’s Politics—and Cancel Its Debt WSJ
- French police accused over war-like injuries to teenagers in school protests The Guardian
- France's high-school student woes in numbers Yahoo
- France sees risk of violence in weekend protests, PM says Reuters
It Looked Like a New Species. The Trouble Was, It Didn’t Exist. – The New York Times
It Looked Like a New Species. The Trouble Was, It Didn’t Exist. The New York Times
Caracas Is Eerily Safe. State Death Squads Made Sure of It. – The New York Times
Caracas Is Eerily Safe. State Death Squads Made Sure of It. The New York Times
‘Everything got worse’: Gen Z express frustration, regret after Trump vote – NPR
- 'Everything got worse': Gen Z express frustration, regret after Trump vote NPR
- Young Voters Say They Are Turning Their Backs on Trump and His Party The New York Times
- The Men Who Regret Trump—But Won’t Vote Blue Puck
- I Went Home to South Carolina to Ask Young Voters About Trump and the Economy WSJ
- "I Voted For Trump, But He’s Killing Me Right Now": These 8 Screenshots Of Regretful Trump Supporters Complaining About Their Votes Are Going Super Viral BuzzFeed
Greens leader denies knowledge of ‘secret dossier’ on how to handle Jordon Steele-John misconduct allegations
David Shoebridge says 47-page document not ‘made by, used by, or seen by’ his office as matter referred to parliamentary standards commission
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Greens leader David Shoebridge has denied knowledge of the existence of an alleged crisis management document on how to deal with allegations against Jordon Steele-John being made public.
The Nine newspapers reported on Friday afternoon the existence of a “secret dossier”, first drafted in 2016, which contained misconduct allegations against the Western Australian Greens senator and how to suppress their media coverage.
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Continue reading...China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlements
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference.
Russia Repels 644 Ukrainian Drones as Trump Calls Attacks on Russian Refineries ‘Disgrace’ – The Moscow Times
- Russia Repels 644 Ukrainian Drones as Trump Calls Attacks on Russian Refineries ‘Disgrace’ The Moscow Times
- The Race to Defend Kyiv Against Terrifying New Jet-Powered Drones The New York Times
- Russia targets Ukraine with 'massive' aerial attack, including hundreds of drones, Zelenskyy says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- ‘A life-or-death race’: the volunteers protecting Kyiv’s skies from new jet-powered drones The Guardian
- Ukraine races to field faster interceptors as Russia hammers its energy grid Defense News
Jenrick claims Farage has done more to stand against racism than ‘almost anybody’
Reform MP defends leader after ITV footage shows official warning Farage he is ‘protecting’ candidate over racist David Lammy comments
Robert Jenrick has sought to defend Reform UK against fresh allegations that it hosts extremists by claiming that Nigel Farage has “probably done more than almost anybody to stand against racism and the far right”.
The remarks came after Farage was berated by a Reform official for “protecting” a mayoral candidate who was accused of making racist remarks about the former Labour deputy prime minister David Lammy.
Continue reading...‘Clean air is not a favour’: Indonesia’s neighbours fed up with acrid haze as Singapore threatens to prosecute – The Guardian
- ‘Clean air is not a favour’: Indonesia’s neighbours fed up with acrid haze as Singapore threatens to prosecute The Guardian
- Gasping for clean air: Singapore battles relentless haze as Prime Minister Wong warns of action CNBC
- Singapore Probing Firms Over Haze-Causing Indonesian Fires Bloomberg.com
- Consumers urged not to overbuy N95 masks; major retailers are 'actively replenishing' stocks: CASE CNA
- Singapore's iconic skyline is shrouded in a fire-related haze. Here's what it looks like across the island. Business Insider
‘It’s really hard to believe’ – How Oregon primary school shooting unfolded
Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed after a 16-year-old suspect opened fire in the city of Bend, local police say.
‘It’s really hard to believe’ – How Oregon primary school shooting unfolded
Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed after a 16-year-old suspect opened fire in the city of Bend, local police say.
Ofgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals
Regulator for Great Britain weighs up reintroducing market stabilisation charge to prevent firms going bust
Energy suppliers could be forced to pay a charge to rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals, as the industry regulator for Great Britain attempts to prevent suppliers going bust this winter.
Ofgem has published a consultation on a proposal to reintroduce the market stabilisation charge (MSC), which aims to prevent suppliers failing if there is customer exodus, as it frets over the impact of sharp swings in energy prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
Continue reading...The Axis of Upheaval Goes to War – Foreign Affairs
- The Axis of Upheaval Goes to War Foreign Affairs
- Russia-Iran relationship demonstrates Kremlin's Middle East strategy The Jerusalem Post
- U.S. Policy of Force as a Factor of Enhancing the Russian-Iranian Strategic Partnership Российский совет по международным делам
- Great Power Competition Fuels Iran’s War Effort The Soufan Center
- Russia and China Bolster Iran’s War Effort as Strategic Rivalry With US Deepens Sri Lanka Guardian
Which countries waste the most food, and how to reduce waste at home – Al Jazeera
- Which countries waste the most food, and how to reduce waste at home Al Jazeera
- World squanders over 1 billion meals a day - UN report UNEP - UN Environment Programme
- World Food Day: 7 Easy Hacks to Stop Wasting Food at Home Cardamomo.news
- World Food Day 2026: 9 Tiny Tweaks In Your Daily Diet That Can Cut Food Waste Big Time NDTV Food
- Food: here’s how to cope with price rises and reduce waste Il Sole 24 ORE
Elizabeth Struhs’ child protection case not ‘prioritised’ due to high workload, inquest hears
Eight-year-old Queensland girl died in 2022 after being denied insulin by her religious parents
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Elizabeth Struhs’ child protection case was not “prioritised” or worked intensively because the staff member assigned to her case was “very busy”, a coroner has heard.
The Queensland coroner’s court also heard the case worker may have been “overly influenced” by the presentation of Struhs’ “upper class home”, putting cases believed to involve a more immediate risk ahead of Elizabeth’s.
Continue reading...Pornography with strangulation and incest to be banned in England and Wales next month
Campaigners welcome legislation which follows recommendations by 2025 review into pornography regulation
Pornography that depicts strangulation and incestuous relationships will be banned in England and Wales from early November, the government has announced.
The content will be outlawed from 6 November after cross-party pressure prompted ministers to announce new legislation earlier this year.
Continue reading...Nepal’s devastating flood exposes the risks of resettling disaster survivors – AP News
- Nepal’s devastating flood exposes the risks of resettling disaster survivors AP News
- Flash floods destroy villages in central Nepal The Guardian
- Nepal flood triggered by rock and ice avalanche: Report Phys.org
- New Study Reveals Clues About the Origins of Nepal’s Deadly Flood Inside Climate News
- More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal, official says Reuters
One Nation proposes $2,000 baby subsidy in Victoria but says it won’t touch state abortion laws
Announcement comes a day after Liberal and Labor parties say they will cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion care
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One Nation has proposed a $2,000 baby bonus for new parents in Victoria – a day after the Labor and Liberal parties both agreed to cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion care.
The deputy leader of One Nation in Victoria, Colleen Harkin, announced the plan on Friday to remove out-of-pocket costs for pregnant women in the public healthcare system and a $2,000 subsidy for those accessing private maternity care.
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