Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,141
These are the key events on day 1,141 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Israel and Turkey hold Syria deconfliction talks to avoid military clash – The Times of Israel
- Israel and Turkey hold Syria deconfliction talks to avoid military clash The Times of Israel
- Turkey, Israel have begun talks to avoid clashes in Syria, sources say Reuters
- Israel to Turkey: Change in troop deployment in Syria is a red line The Jerusalem Post
- Turkish FM says Ankara and Jerusalem holding technical talks on Syria deconfliction The Times of Israel
- Could Israel-Turkey war of words escalate to actual war? DW
Sacked Melbourne lawyer who chucked sickie to go to the AFL loses bid to get his job back
Fair Work Commission finds Mitchell Fuller was not unfairly dismissed for taking a sick day while at the AFL Gather Round in Adelaide
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A Melbourne lawyer who pulled a sickie so he could attend the AFL Gather Round in South Australia has failed in a bid to get his job back after his own social media posts proved he was fit for work.
The Fair Work Commission found this week that Mitchell Fuller, who was fired as a solicitor with Madison Branson Lawyers in August last year, was not unfairly dismissed.
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Continue reading...Why Gabon’s coup leader is bucking a trend by embracing democracy
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema swaps his uniform for a suit in a bid for electoral success.
Virgin Australia offers refunds to 61,000 passengers after charging incorrect itinerary change fees
The airline has apologised and begun informing passengers who are eligible for a refund, with an average value of $55
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Virgin Australia is offering refunds to more than 60,000 passengers, after an internal error led to inflated itinerary change fees being charged over the past five years.
The airline has apologised and launched an itinerary change claim program, as it begins informing passengers who are eligible for refunds over the incorrect fees charged to customers making changes to their bookings between 21 April 2020 and 31 March this year.
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Continue reading...Anjelica Huston reveals cancer diagnosis – but says she is now ‘in the clear’
The 73-year-old actor was diagnosed after her role in the John Wick franchise, and chose to keep it private – but is now speaking out in case it helps others
Anjelica Huston has revealed she was diagnosed with cancer six years ago, saying she is now “in the clear”.
The 73-year-old actor declined to tell People magazine what kind of cancer she had, saying she wanted to keep that private, but did reveal she was diagnosed after the release of her 2019 film John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.
Continue reading...Why Trump is hitting China on trade – and what might happen next
There is much more to this than straightforward retaliation, writes John Sudworth, and it traces back to his first term.
LeBron James becomes first male athlete with a Ken doll
The doll also reflects the basketball star's height - it's an inch taller than the standard Ken doll.
LeBron James becomes first male athlete with a Ken doll
The doll also reflects the basketball star's height - it's an inch taller than the standard Ken doll.
Weezer bassist’s wife shot by LA police and booked for attempted murder
Jillian Lauren treated for non-life-threatening wound after incident where officers searched for hit-and-run suspects
Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife was shot by police on Monday as officers searched for hit-and-run suspects in her Los Angeles neighborhood.
Jillian Lauren, 51, was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound at a local hospital after the incident, but later booked for attempted murder, according to Los Angeles police.
Continue reading...Retreat or negotiating strategy? Trump steps back from all-out trade war
The US is now making nice – or at least nicer - with nations that had faced their retaliatory trade fire, writes Anthony Zurcher.
Mexico and Brazil agree to strengthen trade ties in the wake of Trump tariff turmoil – AP News
- Mexico and Brazil agree to strengthen trade ties in the wake of Trump tariff turmoil AP News
- Reciprocal Tariff Calculations United States Trade Representative (.gov)
- Mexico and Brazil are moving to work together as a counterweight to Trump’s shifting global tariffs Fortune
- US Tariffs May Have Limited Impact on Latin America Now, but the Future Hinges on China's Macro Policy Response Center For Global Development
- Strength in numbers: Latin America urges unity in face of Trump tariffs Barron News-Shield
Trump orders DoJ to investigate two former officials who defied him
Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs, who served under Trump, targeted as president’s persecution of critics intensifies
Donald Trump’s persecution of critics intensified on Wednesday when he ordered the justice department to investigate a whistleblower and a cybersecurity director who refuted unfounded claims of election fraud.
The US president signed memorandums targeting Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs, former homeland security officials who served in the first Trump administration.
Continue reading...War has changed Zelensky – but now is the time for him to transform again
The "coalition of the willing" nations in support of Ukraine will meet at Nato headquarters later today - but how have the last three years shaped the wartime president and where does he go from here?
The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon
Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.
US pauses higher tariffs for most countries after market havoc, but hits China harder
Trump authorises a "lowered reciprocal tariff of 10%" for most countries, except China, while negotiations continue.
Trump signs executive order on water pressure to ‘restore shower freedom’
White House says order will ‘make America’s showers great again’ and ‘end the Obama-Biden war on water pressure’
A global trade-war rollercoaster was not enough to distract Donald Trump from fulfilling one of his longtime priorities on Wednesday: changing the federal definition of “shower head”, a move the White House said would “end the Obama-Biden war on water pressure”.
Trump has complained for years about inadequate water pressure in American showers, sinks and toilets, and has blamed federal water-conservation standards for the problem.
Continue reading...UK needs annual migration plan to end incoherent policies, says thinktank
With white paper imminent, Institute for Government urges ministers to abandon ‘reactive, kneejerk’ decisions
Ministers should introduce an annual migration plan to put an end to decades of “incoherent, disconnected and unpredictable” policies around work visas, according to a Whitehall thinktank.
The Institute for Government (IfG) said that successive governments have put forward “reactive, kneejerk policies” formulated when politicians have been questioned by broadcasters over net migration figures.
Continue reading...Barcelona hit Dortmund for four in Champions League quarterfinal
Barcelona set sights on Champions League progress with 4-0 home win in quarterfinal first leg against Borussia Dortmund.
Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud – U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Trump’s Gulf Trip Will Test Regional Nerves and Alliances The Washington Institute
- Saudi Arabia foreign minister in US to plan Trump visit to kingdom Reuters
- US and Saudi Arabia push for resumption of Sudan peace talks France 24
- Saudi top diplomat in US to prepare for Trump visit The Delta News