Trump administration seeks criminal prosecution of New York attorney general
Federal housing officials accused Letitia James, who won a real estate case against Trump in 2023, of mortgage fraud.
EU names 7 ‘safe’ countries for deporting migrants – politico.eu
- EU names 7 ‘safe’ countries for deporting migrants politico.eu
- EU names seven countries as safe in plan to fast-track migrant returns BBC
- The EU moves to fast-track asylum claims by migrants from 7 countries to speed deportation AP News
- EU issues list of 'safe countries' for migrant returns that includes Egypt, Tunisia Reuters
- EU tightens asylum rules with list of 7 safe countries DW
Canada’s Green party removed at last minute from election debates
Upheaval follows decision to shift timing of first debate over fears of clash with Montreal Canadiens ice hockey game
Canada’s Green party has been removed from the country’s two election debates amid accusations it would “undermine the integrity” of the events, just hours before leaders square off in Montreal.
The last-minute upheaval follows a decision to shift the timing of the first televised debate on Wednesday evening over fears the French language showdown would clash with a closely watched Montreal Canadiens ice hockey game.
Continue reading...Adelaide becomes fifth Australian capital where median house value exceeds $1m
Across Australia, home prices grew at slowest rate in two years and unit prices fell in March, Domain says
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Million-dollar houses are now more common than homes costing less than seven figures in five of Australia’s capital cities.
Adelaide’s median house value passed $1m in March, even as unaffordable costs and high interest rates saw home prices grow at their slowest rate in two years and unit prices fall.
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Continue reading...Embattled Creative Australia boss served angry letters from staff and 600 literary figures amid Sabsabi fallout
Letters from staff expressed ‘complete lack of confidence in your ability to lead this organisation effectively’ and fears over participating in external inquiry
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The embattled head of Creative Australia has been served with two letters of complaint collectively written by staff, and a third signed by more than 600 Australian literary figures.
The fallout over Creative Australia’s decision in February to withdraw the artistic team of Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino from next year’s Venice Biennale continues, with its chief executive, Adrian Collette, now on leave and an inquiry under way into the circumstances surrounding the selection and subsequent sacking of the pair as Australia’s representatives.
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Continue reading...Endangered greater gliders recorded in proposed great koala national park in NSW as logging continues
Conservation groups call for immediate action to protect wildlife as two-year wait for Labor’s promised creation of park continues
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Government surveys have found tens of thousands of endangered greater gliders could be living within the proposed area for a great koala national park in New South Wales, prompting new calls for the area to be quickly protected from logging.
Data from aerial drone and ground-based surveys at 169 sites within the proposed park were used to model the likely presence of Australia’s largest gliding possum across the entire 176,000 hectares the NSW government is considering for protection.
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Continue reading...Millions watch as Swedish elk begin annual migration
Millions of people have tuned in to watch moose on the move in northern Sweden over the past six years.
Millions watch as Swedish elk begin annual migration
Millions of people have tuned in to watch moose on the move in northern Sweden over the past six years.
Sudan rebels declare rival government on anniversary of brutal 2-year war with army – CNN
- Sudan rebels declare rival government on anniversary of brutal 2-year war with army CNN
- Photos: Two years of war in Sudan NPR
- Inside the crowded camp where Sudanese refugees have fled violence and hunger PBS
- R.S.F. in Sudan Declare Parallel Government Amid Assault on Zamzam Camp The New York Times
- G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement Marking Two Years Since the Beginning of the Devastating War in Sudan U.S. Department of State (.gov)
Members of leading British Jewish body condemn Israel’s latest actions in Gaza
Signatories from Board of Deputies say in open letter that ‘Israel’s soul is being ripped out’ and they ‘cannot turn a blind eye’ to loss of life
Members of the Board of Deputies, the largest body representing British Jews, have said they can no longer “turn a blind eye or remain silent” over the war in Gaza.
In a significant break with the board’s customary support for the Israeli government, the 36 signatories to an open letter published in the FT say “Israel’s soul is being ripped out”.
Continue reading...EU names seven countries as safe in plan to fast-track migrant returns
Citizens from Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco and Tunisia would all have their claims fast-tracked.
EU names seven countries as safe in plan to fast-track migrant returns
Citizens from Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco and Tunisia would all have their claims fast-tracked.
Detained activist suspected US immigration interview was a trap
Mohsen Mahdawi, a former protest leader, was arrested after showing up to the appointment in Vermont.
Al-Shabab fighters attack strategic town in central Somalia
The armed group claims to have seized control of Adan Yabaal town, but the Somali army disputes the battle outcome.
Capturing Water
Campaigners in Cape Town confront the socioeconomic and environmental problems in the city’s water management system.
Lebanon’s president says he seeks to disarm Hezbollah this year – CNN
- Lebanon’s president says he seeks to disarm Hezbollah this year CNN
- Will US pressure tactics on Lebanon make Hezbollah disarm faster? Al Jazeera
- Lebanese president says Hezbollah disarmament will come through dialogue not ‘force’ AP News
- Hezbollah at a crossroads as Lebanon pushes for arms monopoly Middle East Eye
- Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah 'step by step,' says President Aoun The Jerusalem Post
Trump team’s Iran divide: Dialogue vs. detonation to end nuclear threat – Axios
- Trump team's Iran divide: Dialogue vs. detonation to end nuclear threat Axios
- Opinion | It’s a Mistake to Think the Biggest Problem With Iran Is Nuclear Weapons The New York Times
- Are Trump’s nuclear talks Obama Iran Deal 2.0? The Hill
- White House increasingly at odds with itself on Iran nuclear negotiations MSNBC News
- Tehran will offer nuke concessions to satisfy Trump 'victory,' ensure regime lives on - opinion The Jerusalem Post
Can Trump legally deport US citizens to El Salvador prisons?
Proposal to deport criminals who are US citizens could test the limits of the US Constitution, experts say.
Her Name is Nanny Nellie: Reclaiming Aboriginal History
The discovery of Aboriginal statues in the archives of the Australian Museum prompts a quest to reclaim dignity.
Hamas ‘Lost Contact’ With Group Holding Last Living US Hostage – Newser
- Hamas 'Lost Contact' With Group Holding Last Living US Hostage Newser
- Edan Alexander: Hamas says it has lost contact with US-Israeli hostage in Gaza BBC
- Hamas ‘lost contact’ with group holding Gaza captive after Israeli attack Al Jazeera
- Israel at War, Day 556 | Latest on US-Iran talks, Gaza war, Syria The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas has 'lost contact' with group holding American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander NBC News