Could a US-banned pesticide be behind mass sterilization?
A US-banned pesticide used on Costa Rican banana farms is tied to sterility claims. Decades later, workers seek justice.
Caral burial unearthed at Áspero: Elite woman found remarkably preserved – HeritageDaily
Woman charged with sexual abuse of seven Sydney aged care residents
The 46-year-old allegedly recorded video on her phone of abuse against elderly patients at a home in Grasmere
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A woman has been charged after allegedly sexually abusing residents at the aged care facility where she worked, recording the assaults and sharing the videos with her partner, a 54-year-old man who was also arrested for possessing and disseminating bestiality material.
The 46-year-old will face a New South Wales court after an investigation into alleged sexual violence against residents at the home in Grasmere in Sydney’s Macarthur region.
Continue reading...Eubank Jr vs Benn: Fight time, undercard, how to watch or stream, history
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Thousands march through Auschwitz commemorating liberation
Holocaust survivors were part of the crowds taking part in the annual 'March of the Living', 80 years after the camp was liberated.
Only three people ever prosecuted for covering up England’s illegal sewage spills
Employees of water firms who obstruct investigations into spills could face jail under new rules that come into force on Friday
Water company bosses have entirely escaped punishment for covering up illegal sewage spills, government figures show, as ministers prepare to bring in a new law threatening them with up to two years in prison for doing so.
Only three people have ever been prosecuted for obstructing the Environment Agency in its investigations into sewage spills, officials said, and none received even a fine.
Continue reading...What is the US strategy in the Ukraine war?
Kyiv rejects ceasefire proposal that includes ceding territory to Russia.
Trump says petrol and grocery prices are down. Facts say otherwise
The US president incorrectly said that prices of petrol and eggs had dropped while home sales were good.
California’s economy surpasses Japan’s as it becomes fourth largest in world
State’s nominal GDP reaches $4.1tn, edging out Japan’s $4.02tn, ranking it behind the US, China and Germany
California’s economy has surpassed Japan’s, making the Golden state the fourth largest economy in the world, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday.
The state’s nominal GDP reached $4.1tn, according to data from the International Monetary Fund and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, edging out Japan’s $4.02tn nominal GDP. California now ranks behind the US at $29.18tn, China at $18.74tn and Germany at $4.65tn.
Continue reading...Israel acknowledges killing aid worker in strike after initially accusing UN of ‘baseless slander’ – CNN
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English schools left to subsidise infants’ free meals after 3p funding increase, say leaders
Department for Education criticised over funding rise from £2.58 to £2.61 per child per meal in September
Primary schools in England will be forced to subsidise free school meals for infants from their own budgets after the government’s “pitiful” 3p increase in funding, according to school leaders.
The Department for Education announced that its funding for universal infant free school meals would rise from £2.58 to £2.61 per child in September, with the 3p rise well below expected inflation and wage increases facing schools.
Continue reading...‘Deepest contradictions’: Yale bans pro-Palestine group amid Ben-Gvir visit
Observers denounce punishment of pro-Palestine protesters and silence on far-right Israeli minister's visit.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s push to end DEI in K-12 schools
Critics have said Trump's order conflicts with promise to return education to schools and states.
Health of Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say
The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges.
Congo and M23 Agree to a Cease-Fire in Qatar – The New York Times
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- DR Congo and M23 rebels agree ceasefire deal in Qatar talks BBC
Rome’s poor will give pope final send-off; cardinals in pre-conclave talks – National Catholic Reporter
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Gen Z increasingly listens to peers over doctors for health advice – Axios
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Pakistan, India go tit-for-tat as feud over Kashmir attack escalates
Pakistan and India are suspending treaties and cutting crucial ties amid an escalating feud over an attack in Kashmir.
Israeli military admits its troops killed UN worker in Gaza Strip
Israel had previously denied its troops were responsible for the killing of a UN worker with tank fire on 19 March.
Palestinian officials vote to create a vice presidency under Mahmoud Abbas
The expectation is that whoever holds the role would be the frontrunner to succeed President Mahmoud Abbas, 89.