Australian citizen detained 32 times at Sydney airport accuses border force of systemic racism

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Hubert Igbinoba, who is suing the Australian government, says he is singled out because he is black – a claim the government denies

An Australian citizen detained 32 times at Sydney airport – without allegation or charge – has told the federal circuit court he is stopped and searched almost every time he enters the country because he is black.

Okungbowa Hubert Igbinoba also told a directions hearing on Tuesday that an $80,000 settlement offer from the government was an attempt to silence him.

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Kremlin contradicts Trump’s claim on peacekeeping forces in Ukraine – Axios

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  1. Kremlin contradicts Trump's claim on peacekeeping forces in Ukraine  Axios
  2. Kremlin disputes Trump's claim about Ukraine peacekeepers  NBC News
  3. Trump Says He Is in Talks With Putin About ‘Economic Development’ Deal  The Wall Street Journal
  4. Trump says Putin will accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine  POLITICO Europe
  5. Trump Says Discussing ‘Major’ Economic Deals With Putin  The Moscow Times
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Surgeon Accused of Abusing 299 Patients, Mostly Kids – Newser

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  1. Surgeon Accused of Abusing 299 Patients, Mostly Kids  Newser
  2. In French sex abuse trial, woman denies knowing about her ex-husband's history of child abuse  NBC News
  3. French Doctor Accused of Abusing Hundreds Acknowledges ‘Heinous Acts’  The New York Times
  4. It’s Jekyll and Hyde, says son of French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients  The Guardian
  5. In retired French surgeon's child rape trial, son says father was like 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'  Reuters
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How Pope Francis loaded the dice to ensure a progressive successor – Yahoo

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  1. How Pope Francis loaded the dice to ensure a progressive successor  Yahoo
  2. Pope Francis remains in 'critical but stable' condition in hospital, Vatican says  ABC News
  3. Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies?  The New York Times
  4. Former North Texas bishop plays crucial role if the pope dies. Here’s how the job works  Fort Worth Star-Telegram
  5. What happens if the pope's health won't let him lead the Church?  Angelus News
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Has Germany’s ‘firewall’ against the far right been breached by AfD success? – BBC.com

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  1. Has Germany's 'firewall' against the far right been breached by AfD success?  BBC.com
  2. How a Demographic ‘Doom Loop’ Helped Germany’s Far Right  The New York Times
  3. Far-right AfD's core support comes from eastern Germany  DW (English)
  4. German election results show stark east-west divide decades after fall of Berlin Wall  Sky News
  5. Ben Jennings on the rise of the AfD in Germany – cartoon  The Guardian
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Ailing Pope Francis holds Vatican work meeting in hospital – Reuters

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  1. Ailing Pope Francis holds Vatican work meeting in hospital  Reuters
  2. Pope Francis' health unchanged, but he "slept well" as thousands pray in a rainy St. Peter's Square  CBS News
  3. Anxious Prayers as Pope Francis Lingers in Critical Condition  The New York Times
  4. Another restful night for Pope Francis  Vatican News - English
  5. What to Know About Pope Francis’ Health Conditions  TIME
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Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader – The New York Times

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  1. Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader  The New York Times
  2. Syria's new president appears to receive a warm welcome in former Assad strongholds  NBC News
  3. Can Abu Mohammad al-Jolani Make Syria Great Again? | Opinion  Newsweek
  4. The Damascus neighborhood of Syria's new leader celebrates his new role  Prairie Public Broadcasting
  5. Al-Qaeda Affiliate Group For The Support Of Islam And Muslims (GSIM) Launches Attacks In Eastern Mali And Northern Burkina Faso  Middle East Media Research Institute
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‘It’s the beginning’: Kremlin plays it cool ahead of more U.S. talks, says Biden ‘messed things up badly’ – CNBC

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  1. 'It's the beginning': Kremlin plays it cool ahead of more U.S. talks, says Biden 'messed things up badly'  CNBC
  2. Russian UN envoy to ‘Post’: We’re optimistic about ending war  The Jerusalem Post
  3. Moscow Changes War Rhetoric but Stays War Course  The Jamestown Foundation
  4. ‘Need to go a long way’: Kremlin warns of long road to rebuilding US-Russia trust  WION
  5. Kremlin: Impossible to normalize Russia-US ties 'overnight'  baha news
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The situation in the Middle East – Security Council, 9868th meeting – Welcome to the United Nations

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  1. The situation in the Middle East - Security Council, 9868th meeting  Welcome to the United Nations
  2. UN warns two-state solution for Israelis, Palestinians ‘withering away’  Voice of America
  3. 'Last chance' for 2-state solution to Palestine, Israel conflict: UN official  Anadolu Agency | English
  4. Sigrid Kaag UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process a.i. and Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East (25 February 2025)  ReliefWeb
  5. Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East  United States Mission to the United Nations
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