Hong Kong democracy activists jailed: Who are they, what’s the case about?
The Hong Kong 47 were first arrested in 2021 for organising unofficial elections that authorities likened to a 'coup'.
Zelenskyy groans over Scholz’s call with Putin during speech to EU Parliament – POLITICO Europe
- Zelenskyy groans over Scholz’s call with Putin during speech to EU Parliament POLITICO Europe
- Satellite images show how war in Ukraine has altered the landscape CNN
- Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian community to mark 1K days since Russia invaded Ukraine with Chicago rally, march on Michigan Avenue ABC7 Chicago
- Zelenskyy takes apparent dig at Scholz during EU parliament speech – video The Guardian
- How one Ukrainian soldier and his wife survived 1,000 days of war with Russia NPR
Police arrest ex-Bolsonaro aide, four others, in alleged plot to kill Brazil’s Lula in coup – NBC News
- Police arrest ex-Bolsonaro aide, four others, in alleged plot to kill Brazil’s Lula in coup NBC News
- Brazilian Police Arrest Soldiers in Alleged Plot to Kill President Lula The New York Times
- Brazilian police arrest 5 officers in alleged 2022 coup plot to kill President Lula, others The Associated Press
- Brazil arrests five military and police officers over alleged plot to kill Lula Financial Times
- Brazilian police uncover military plot to kill Lula before 2023 inauguration Reuters Canada
EU court starts hearing case over Hungary’s alleged anti-LGBTQ law
The EU alleges the Hungarian law undermines core human rights values while Budapest says it wants to protect children.
As truce talks progress, Lebanon’s army cornered by politics, funding – The Jerusalem Post
- As truce talks progress, Lebanon's army cornered by politics, funding The Jerusalem Post
- Squeezed by Hezbollah and US, Lebanese army will struggle to implement truce — sources The Times of Israel
- Mikati urges end to 'genocidal war' in talks with Hochstein Naharnet
- Lebanon's prime minister calls for UN Resolution 1701 enforcement Middle East Eye
- Mikati: Our response to draft ceasefire agreement was positive وكالة سبأ
Brazil arrests five suspects in alleged Lula assassination plot
Four G20 security guards reported among those arrested after murder bid mentioned for first time as part of coup probe.
Bird flu in Canada may have mutated to become more transmissible to humans
Scientists are racing to understand what a hospitalized teen’s case of bird flu may mean for future outbreaks
The teenager hospitalized with bird flu in British Columbia, Canada, may have a variation of the virus that has a mutation making it more transmissible among people, early data shows – a warning of what the virus can do that is especially worrisome in countries such as the US where some H5N1 cases are not being detected.
The US “absolutely” is not testing and monitoring bird flu cases enough, which means scientists could miss mutated cases like these, said Richard Webby, a virologist at St Jude children’s research hospital’s department of infectious diseases.
Continue reading...Brazil arrests soldiers over ‘plot to kill’ President Lula in 2022
The suspects allegedly planned to poison the then-president elect before he could take office.
Paris agreement is working, Australian minister tells Cop29, but much deeper cuts needed by 2035
Chris Bowen also pledges A$50m to a fund to help the world’s most vulnerable people to repair the damage from climate breakdown
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The Australian climate change minister, Chris Bowen, has declared the landmark Paris agreement “is working” as it had brought the world back from “the brink of catastrophic 4C warming”, but argued countries must set the most ambitious emissions targets possible for 2035 to limit worsening global heating.
Giving Australia’s national statement on the conference floor at the Cop29 summit in Azerbaijan, he also pledged A$50m (US$32.5m) towards a global loss and damage fund to help the world’s most vulnerable people to repair the damage from climate breakdown. The funding was welcomed by climate campaigners, who said it was “the right thing to do”.
Continue reading...Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides?
Donald Trump's support for 'recess appointments' fuels concerns over weakened US congressional oversight of White House.
Thousands complain over way super funds handle and pay out death and disability claims
Data from the financial watchdog strongly supports Asic’s claim ‘there is a systemic issue’ across the superannuation sector, advocate says
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More than 5,000 people have lodged complaints with a financial watchdog about how the 10 largest superannuation funds have handled death and group insurance claims over four years.
Complaints to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (Afca) about the entitlements – a lump sum provided to a member’s family when they die – have increased each year since 2020/21. They rose from 921 to 1,048, then 1,459 and 1,611.
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Continue reading...‘Quishing’, ‘vishing’ and AI scams – the new cybercriminal techniques duping Australians
Australian Signals Directorate sounds alarm on ‘shifting tactics’ by state-sponsored hackers and cybercriminals, and targeting of critical infrastructure
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Cybercriminals are using fake QR codes or sophisticated artificial intelligence scams to trick Australians into giving up their private details or downloading dangerous files, the nation’s signals intelligence agency has warned, as fraudsters take advantage of the technology’s popularity.
The Australian Signals Directorate also sounded the alarm on the “shifting tactics” of state-sponsored hackers and cybercriminals, who they said are burrowing into computer systems of businesses and other organisations and then sitting quietly to avoid detection until they choose to strike.
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Continue reading...Gender pay gap data reveals Australia’s female CEOs paid $170,000 less than men on average
But new data shows 3% increase in men taking primary carer parental leave – the largest annual increase since records began
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Female CEOs in Australia are paid an average of $170,000 less than their male counterparts – a gender pay gap of 25% – according to government figures.
The pay gap among CEOs was published as part of the national pay gap scorecard for the first time this year, after legislative changes introduced last year.
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Continue reading...Understanding Ireland’s solidarity with Palestine
We examine why the Irish are so sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.
Mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot condemns ‘cowardice’ of accused abusers
Dozens of men on trial claim they did not realise they were committing rape, accuse the husband of manipulation.
More than 200 children killed in Lebanon amid Israeli bombardment: UN
Three children killed daily in Lebanon over last two months, UNICEF reports, as it urges action to stop the violence.
Germany says ‘sabotage’ presumed in damaged Baltic Sea telecom cables
European nations say Russia deploying 'hybrid activities' against NATO and EU but haven't blamed Moscow for incidents.
1,000 days since Russia invaded Ukraine. And, Trump’s proposed plan for your money – NPR
- 1,000 days since Russia invaded Ukraine. And, Trump's proposed plan for your money NPR
- Satellite images show how war in Ukraine has altered the landscape CNN
- Video. No comment: Ukrainians in Maidan Square commemorate fallen and missing soldiers Euronews
- Ukraine: Russian invasion hits 1,000-day milestone DW (English)
- How one Ukrainian soldier and his wife survived 1,000 days of war with Russia NPR
IDF kills Hezbollah medium range rocket array chief Ali Tawfiq Dweiq in Lebanon – The Jerusalem Post
- IDF kills Hezbollah medium range rocket array chief Ali Tawfiq Dweiq in Lebanon The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli attack kills 3 more Lebanese soldiers as death toll passes 40 Al Jazeera English
- IDF reservist killed in Hezbollah drone attack in southern Lebanon The Times of Israel
- Israeli Army Reservist Killed in Southern Lebanon Combat Haaretz
- Israel at war: What happened on day 410? The Jerusalem Post
NATO holds large Arctic exercises in Russia’s backyard – FRANCE 24 English
- NATO holds large Arctic exercises in Russia's backyard FRANCE 24 English
- British Army fires Archer artillery system for first time close to Russia’s border Yahoo! Voices
- Nato forces deploy ‘game-changing’ new firepower in Finland drill The Times
- Moment British Army fires new tanks near Russian border in message to Putin Express
- U.S. Soldier shares training expertise with their Georgian counterpart during Exercise Dynamic Front 25 DVIDS