Four key takeaways from release of JFK files
Experts praised a move towards transparency, but there are no major revelations in the documents - and some still have yet to be released.
Indonesia parliament passes contentious amendments to military law – Reuters
- Indonesia parliament passes contentious amendments to military law Reuters
- Indonesia law giving armed forces bigger role in government sparks anger BBC.com
- Why Indonesia’s new military law is alarming pro-democracy activists and rights groups The Associated Press
- Indonesian Parliament Passes Bill That Critics Say Evokes Authoritarian Past The New York Times
- Indonesia passes law allowing greater military role in government Al Jazeera English
Turkey detains 37 in escalating crackdown on opposition to Erdoğan – Financial Times
- Turkey detains 37 in escalating crackdown on opposition to Erdoğan Financial Times
- Thousands rally outside Istanbul city hall for 2nd night over mayor’s arrest The Associated Press
- Ekrem Imamoglu: Protests erupt in Turkey after Erdogan rival arrested BBC.com
- Turks protest, opposition defiant over Istanbul mayor's detention Reuters
- Jailing Erdogan’s main rival is another blow for Turkish democracy The Economist
Finland named as happiest country for eighth year
Access to nature and a strong welfare system are cited as factors as Nordic nations dominate the rankings.
Israeli strikes on Gaza add to soaring child death toll
Hospitals say high proportion of women and children among dead in latest strikes
At least 91 Palestinians have been killed and many more injured in a third day of Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to medical officials in the strip, who said a high proportion of the dead were women and children.
The timing of the strikes in the new Israeli offensive appears to have increased the proportion of women and children among the victims, with many sleeping when the missiles struck overnight or very early in the morning. Among those pulled alive from rubble on Thursday was a month-old baby girl, but her parents and brother were killed.
Continue reading...Second person in two days dies trying to cross Channel in small boat
Deaths occur after eight-day gap in crossings between, bringing death toll this year to at least 10
One person has died trying to cross the Channel in an overloaded boat, after another person died earlier attempting the same journey, according to the French authorities.
In the latest incident, 15 people were rescued after a boat containing 40 people picked up more migrants on the coast of Gravelines, in northern France, at around 3am on Thursday.
Continue reading...Madrid plans to limit computer and tablet use in primary schools to two hours a week
Teachers will be banned from setting homework involving screens in effort to tackle ‘risks’ of intensive use of IT at young age
The regional government of Madrid has unveiled plans to limit the use of computers and tablets in primary schools to a maximum of two hours a week in an effort to tackle “the risks associated with the early, intensive and inappropriate use of information technology”.
Under the proposals, to be enacted in September, teachers will also be banned from setting homework involving screen use.
Continue reading...Exclusive: Intelligence shared with White House shows Ukrainians not ‘encircled’ in Kursk – Reuters
- Exclusive: Intelligence shared with White House shows Ukrainians not 'encircled' in Kursk Reuters
- 'Everything is finished': Ukrainian troops relive retreat from Kursk BBC.com
- Vladimir Putin says Ukraine must surrender after Donald Trump calls for soldiers to be spared ABC News
- With forced withdrawal, Russia takes away Ukraine's Kursk cards Responsible Statecraft
- Ukraine’s army escapes from Kursk by the skin of its teeth The Economist
Ukraine attacks Russian strategic bomber airfield, Russian officials say – Reuters
- Ukraine attacks Russian strategic bomber airfield, Russian officials say Reuters
- Ukraine targets key Russian airbase with 'massive' drone attack ABC News
- These drones are hitting Russia’s energy sector. Moscow wants them stopped. The Washington Post
- Ukraine Triple Taps Russia’s Engels Bomber Base Forbes
- Russia's Engels airbase in Saratov Oblast reportedly on fire after heaviest drone attack on region Kyiv Independent
Houthis claim missile launch at Israel amid renewed fighting in Gaza
Yemeni group says hypersonic missile fired on Ben Gurion airport in second attack after Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire.
Will Trump’s policies pay off or will the US fall into recession?
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US air strikes hit residential area in Yemen’s capital
Homes and buildings in a residential area in Yemen’s capital were hit in some of the latest air attacks by the US.
Indonesia passes law allowing greater military role in government
Activists in world’s third-largest democracy warn that changes to the law could signal a return to military rule.
Dutton calling Albanese ‘limp-wristed’ over Chinese ships ‘unsurprising’, Wong says
Opposition leader criticised for using historical slur against gay men, with a spokesperson for Dutton saying ‘no offence was intended’
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Penny Wong says it’s “unsurprising” Peter Dutton would use an historical slur to attack the prime minister’s response to China, noting the opposition leader had opposed marriage equality.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Dutton said: “It was a phrase that shouldn’t have been used, and no offence was intended from Mr Dutton.”
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Continue reading...The ‘ghost reporters’ writing pro-Russian propaganda in West Africa
Al Jazeera finds that nonexistent writers are spreading anti-France sentiment across West and Central Africa.
Hamas willing to accept ‘any proposal’ in exchange for ceasefire resumption – report – The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas willing to accept 'any proposal' in exchange for ceasefire resumption - report The Jerusalem Post
- LIVE: Israel kills over 90 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn Al Jazeera English
- Hamas says talks with mediators ongoing to halt Israeli offensive on Gaza Reuters
- U.S. Rebuffs Hamas Offer to Release American Hostages for Israeli Concessions - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- Live: Hamas team heads to Cairo to discuss reviving Gaza ceasefire talks Middle East Eye
Nowruz 2025: Traditions, haft sin and celebrations of the Persian New Year
Celebrated across Iran and several other countries, the holiday symbolises renewal and prosperity.
China executed four Canadians for drug crimes, says Ottawa
The Chinese embassy in Canada said evidence for the Canadians' crimes was "solid and sufficient".
China executed four Canadians for drug crimes, says Ottawa
The Chinese embassy in Canada said evidence for the Canadians' crimes was "solid and sufficient".
China executed four Canadians for drug crimes, says Ottawa – BBC.com
- China executed four Canadians for drug crimes, says Ottawa BBC.com
- Four Canadians Executed in China, Canada Says The Wall Street Journal
- Canada Condemns China’s Execution of 4 Canadians on Drug Convictions The New York Times
- Canada condemns China executions of four Canadian drug convicts CNN
- Executions show China has no intention of improving relations with Canada: Michael Kovrig CTV News