Greens and Australian Christian Lobby form ‘unholy alliance’ to shut down late-night pokies in NSW

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

Exclusive: The political foes have set aside decades of animosity to ‘work constructively on gambling reform’ after both describing the NSW government’s actions as insufficient

Limited action on gambling reform and record levels of harm have prompted “an unholy alliance” between the Greens and the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL), which has pledged to rally support for the progressive party’s legislation.

The offer of support came shortly after NSW Greens MLC Cate Faehrmann announced a bill to force the closure of all poker machine venues from 2am to 10am and remove exemptions for more than 650 pubs and clubs that can operate within this period.

Five killed across Ukraine in overnight Russian attacks

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

Moscow has stepped up its attacks in recent weeks, particularly on Ukraine's energy grid and gas production sites.

Syria’s election is “a historic moment” in its transition

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

“What Syrians hope is that this is a part of the transition, part of the pathway that we need to go through..."

Georgia protesters try to storm presidential palace in Tbilisi

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

Georgia's prime minister says protesters who stormed the presidential palace aimed to overthrow the government.

A ‘magic pill’ made Israeli violence invisible. We need to stop swallowing it | Diana Buttu – The Guardian

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

A ‘magic pill’ made Israeli violence invisible. We need to stop swallowing it | Diana Buttu The Guardian
Trying to Survive Gaza’s War-Torn Present, and Hoping for a Future The New York Times
In Gaza, Can There Be Peace Without Trust? Foreign Affairs
Photos from 2 years of war between Israel and Hamas bear witness to its horrors AP News
What if … the world took action to end Israel’s war on Gaza next week? Al Jazeera

Gaza bombarded despite Donald Trump telling Israel to stop

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

Israel struck Gaza killing dozens, in spite of Trump's call for it to immediately halt its bombing.

Al-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jail

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

Al-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jail

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

To end the starvation in Gaza, bring back UNRWA

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

Western states have condemned the famine. They can end it by refunding and protecting UNRWA.

Freed flotilla activists describe mistreatment in Israeli detention

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla who hoped to reach Gaza have been deported after being intercepted and detained

Accept Trump Gaza plan or pander to far-right, Netanyahu must decide

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

Alon Pinkas, talks about if Netanyahu will accept the Trump ceasefire deal for Gaza or pander to his far-right coalition

Five killed in large Russian missile and drone attack, Zelensky says

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

Russia says it carried out an overnight strike on Ukrainian military and infrastructure targets.

Video: Huge pro-Palestinian protests held in cities across Europe

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

Massive pro-Palestinian protests have been held in cities across Europe to condemn Israel's war on Gaza.

Everything you need to know about Syria’s first post-Assad elections

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

People's Assembly to be chosen by electoral subcommittees in first vote under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Exclusive: Citing Cuban fighters in Ukraine, US urges allies to shun Havana at UN – Reuters

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

Exclusive: Citing Cuban fighters in Ukraine, US urges allies to shun Havana at UN Reuters
Videos appear to show captured Cuban nationals who were fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine CBS News
US urges UN to isolate Cuba over its fighters' role in war against Ukraine – Reuters Українська правда
Up to 5,000 Cubans fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, Reuters reports The Kyiv Independent
US accuses Cuba of allowing up to 5,000 mercenaries to fight for Russia in Ukraine Новая газета Европа

Georgia PM says storming of presidential palace aimed at overthrowing gov’t

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

Irakli Kobakhidze calls on EU envoy to condemn Tbilisi protests, saying he bears 'special responsibility' for unrest.

Georgia’s prime minister announces crackdown on dissent after Tbilisi protests

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Admin

Irakli Kobakhidze accused EU ambassador of supporting ‘attempt to overthrow constitutional order’

Georgia’s prime minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, has announced a sweeping crackdown on dissent, accusing demonstrators who tried to storm the presidential palace of aiming to topple his government and blaming the European Union for interference in his country.

Kobakhidze levelled his allegations a day after protesters attempted to breach the presidential palace as local elections were being held. They were stopped by riot police using pepper spray and water cannon.