How strategic is Wad Madani city, retaken by Sudanese army?
The army's recapture of the agricultural and trading hub means the RSF will be cut off from parts of the country.
Activists back US professor ‘forced’ from Columbia over Palestine advocacy
Katherine Franke says she was forced to retire over her views critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.
Court ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point
Verdict of crimes against humanity for kidnap of mixed-race children could pave way for wider justice, activists say
A historic court ruling that found Belgium guilty of crimes against humanity during its colonial rule of central Africa has been hailed as a turning point that could pave the way for compensation and other forms of justice.
Belgium’s court of appeal ruled last month that the “systematic kidnapping” of mixed-race children from their African mothers in Belgian-ruled Congo, Rwanda and Burundi was a crime against humanity. The case was brought by five women who were removed from their Congolese mothers as small children between 1948 and 1953, and who now live in Belgium and France. Each was awarded €50,000 (£42,000) in damages.
Continue reading...Logging in forest earmarked for koala national park increasing under NSW Labor, analysis finds
More than 7,000 hectares logged in planned park area since Chris Minns won 2023 election with commitment to deliver new sanctuary, conservationists say
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Logging of native forest in the proposed great koala national park (GKNP) in northern New South Wales has intensified since the Minns government took office, according to new analysis by conservation advocates.
The report, which the state’s forestry corporation disputes, found 7,185 hectares (17,700 acres) were logged within the promised park in the 21 months since the March 2023 state election.
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Continue reading...Falsely labelled ‘organic’ products rife on Australian shelves, shoppers warned
Organic farmers sound alarm about greenwashing amid push to introduce national domestic standard
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Organic farmers and retailers have warned that Australians are being misled by producers who engage in a form of greenwashing by falsely labelling their products “organic”.
Australian consumers may be happy to pay higher prices for meat, cheese, cosmetics and other goods marked “organic” but producers can use the term without meeting any particular standards or being certified.
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Continue reading...Why will the Washington Post be different during Trump’s second term?
As Trump’s inauguration looms, the paper, owned by Jeff Bezos, is in shambles – largely of its own making
As Donald Trump prepares to take office on 20 January, the ascension of a man who has repeatedly said he will persecute the media surely calls for the journalistic muscle of a newspaper that broke the Watergate scandal and has for decades been a mainstay of American political reporting.
But as Trump’s second term looms, the Washington Post, owned by the billionaire Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, is in shambles – mired in chaos and disarray largely of its own making.
Continue reading...6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes southwest Mexico – CBS News
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- Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Michoacan, Mexico at intermediate depth The Watchers
- Puerto Vallarta is Located in a Region Prone to Earthquakes, it is Necessary to Have an Emergency Plan Puerto Vallarta Daily News
- Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Mexico The Times of India
- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Mexico Al Arabiya English
UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov escorted off plane after exit row seat dispute
A video of UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov being escorted off an American airline has gone viral.
Battle to save LA from fires amid criticism authorities were ill-prepared
Firefighters are battling the worst wildfires ever to hit Los Angeles while criticism mounts over poor preparations.
UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov removed from Alaska Airlines flight
The retired UFC fighter was involved in a seating dispute with Alaska Airlines staff and later escorted off the plane.
Sabalenka, Zverev and Habib shine on rain-hit first day at Australian Open
Hady Habib becomes first Lebanese player to win a Grand Slam match on an eventful first day at Melbourne Park.
Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires
Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week.
Russia forms an emergency task force as Kerch Strait oil spill continues to spread – Yahoo! Voices
- Russia forms an emergency task force as Kerch Strait oil spill continues to spread Yahoo! Voices
- Russia forms emergency task force as Kerch Strait oil spill spreads CNN
- Damaged Oil Tanker Springs New Leak in Southern Russia The Moscow Times
- Black Sea oil spill widens, Russian authorities say Reuters
- Some 58 dolphins die following fuel oil spill in Black Sea Ukrinform
Rise in vigilante attacks in US highlight growing online DIY terrorism resources
Availability of manuals and instructions on less moderated apps and forums is making extremist content accessible
A spate of recent vigilante and extremist attacks in the US have highlighted how the booming availability of internet resources is a growing national security concern.
Experts and world governments have been sounding the alarm on digital radicalization as accessibility to materials such as assassination manuals, files for 3D printed guns, or something as simple as ChatGPT grows.
Continue reading...Israel kills Palestinian children in attack on north Gaza school shelter
An Israeli air strike has hit a school in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza.
Crowd crush at free lunch event at Damascus mosque kills four people
Four people were killed and several others injured in an apparent crowd crush outside Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.
Chad’s ruling party wins majority in controversial parliamentary election
Electoral body says President Deby's party secured 124 of 188 National Assembly seats in vote boycotted by opposition.
EU agrees to tackle Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet in Riyadh
Top Western and Middle East diplomats and ministers met to discuss sanctions relief for Syria after al-Assad's removal.
Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to back gender apartheid legal push – Reuters
Diplomats convene in Saudi Arabia for talks on Syria’s future – The Times of Israel
- Diplomats convene in Saudi Arabia for talks on Syria’s future The Times of Israel
- Saudi Arabia presses top E.U. diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad’s fall NBC News
- EU agrees to tackle Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet in Riyadh Al Jazeera English
- Ministers from 17 countries meet for Saudi talks on speeding aid to Damascus The Guardian
- Arab and EU leaders meet in Riyadh to discuss future of Syria Middle East Eye