Fake-alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia’s methanol problem
The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.
Brazil police accuse ex-President Bolsonaro of involvement in coup attempt
Police accuse Jair Bolsonaro and several former officials of involvement in plot after 2022 election defeat.
Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up
A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.
Severed horse head found at Sicilian property, in echo of Godfather scene
Local authorities think head discovered at businessman’s property may be part of mafia intimidation tactic
A severed horse’s head has been discovered at the property of a Sicilian businessman, in what local authorities believe may be a mafia intimidation tactic reminiscent of a scene from The Godfather.
The animal’s head was left on the seat of a digger owned by the man, a construction contractor in Altofonte, near the Sicilian capital, Palermo. The remains of a pregnant cow and its calf were also found at the site.
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Kenya cancels more than $2.5bn in deals with Adani after US indictment
The deals had been sharply criticised over lack of transparency and value for money.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant over Gaza war; PM slams ‘antisemitism’ – The Times of Israel
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Deus in machina: Swiss church installs AI-powered Jesus
Peter’s chapel in Lucerne swaps out its priest to set up a computer and cables in confessional booth
The small, unadorned church has long ranked as the oldest in the Swiss city of Lucerne. But Peter’s chapel has become synonymous with all that is new after it installed an artificial intelligence-powered Jesus capable of dialoguing in 100 different languages.
“It was really an experiment,” said Marco Schmid, a theologian with the church. “We wanted to see and understand how people react to an AI Jesus. What would they talk with him about? Would there be interest in talking to him? We’re probably pioneers in this.”
Continue reading...Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction for alleged hoax
Smollett, who is black and gay, was accused of lying about being the victim of a racial attack in Chicago.
British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
As well as Simone White, two Danes, an American and two Australians have died after incident in town popular with backpackers
A British lawyer is among six people to have died in a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said it was “supporting the family of a British woman who has died in Laos, and we are in contact with the local authorities”.
Continue reading...Arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander over alleged war crimes
International Criminal Court judges say there are “reasonable grounds” they bore "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Ukraine says Russia hit it with ICBM, Zelenskyy says Putin is ‘terrified’ – ABC News
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Netanyahu, Gallant wanted for arrest by International Criminal Court
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ex-Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
Fifth tourist dies after suspected ‘tainted drinks’ in Laos
Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.
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More than 80,000 at risk of deportation from Australia under Labor bill likened to UK’s failed Rwanda plan
Bill gives authority to federal government to pay third countries to accept unlawful non-citizens on a removal pathway
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More than 80,000 people are susceptible to deportation from Australia to third countries paid to take them under Labor’s new bill which has been likened to the UK’s failed Rwanda deportation plan.
At a Senate inquiry hearing on Thursday, home affairs department officials confirmed that the migration amendment bill could affect far more people than those released from immigration detention by the high court but insisted it did not expand the cohort of those eligible for removal.
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An estimated 75,400 people with no valid visa in the Australian community.
4,452 people on bridging visa E, so they can make “acceptable arrangements to depart Australia”.
986 people in immigration detention.
193 in community detention.
246 on bridging visa R, released as a result of the high court’s NZYQ ruling that indefinite detention is unlawful.
A further 96 people on BVRs that predated that decision.
Continue reading...More than 40 dead after gunmen attack passenger vehicles in Pakistan
Officials fear the death toll will rise after unknown gunmen opened fire on a vehicle convoy.
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Gardner: ICC warrants ‘major blow to Israel’s standing’
Ordinary Palestinians in Gaza welcome the ICC's announcement, saying they hope it will bring "justice".