Russia, China call on US to drop Iran sanctions, restart nuclear talks
Deputy foreign ministers of Russia, China and Iran call for multilateral talks on ending 'unlawful' US sanctions.
Shrinking economy offers unhelpful backdrop for Rachel Reeves’s growth push
GDP goes in wrong direction as chancellor puts final touches to fiscal plans
For a government that has made growth its overriding mission, the 0.1% decline in GDP in January signalled by the Office for National Statistics will be depressing news.
As Rachel Reeves prepares to announce her spring statement on 26 March, the economy appears to be going in the wrong direction – underlining the fact that the Office for Budget Responsibility is likely to have presented her with notably weaker forecasts than in October.
Continue reading...Power bank likely caused S Korea plane fire, investigators say
The Air Busan plane was destroyed in January when a fire broke out inside the cabin.
Trump says the U.S. is in a ‘period of transition’ — and more takeaways from this week – NPR
- Trump says the U.S. is in a 'period of transition' — and more takeaways from this week NPR
- Trump's Turbulent Week With the Economy and Foreign Policy: Analysts React Newsweek
- March 9, 2025: Donald Trump presidency news CNN
- Trump says economy goes BOOM! and other insanities Daily Kos
- March 10, 2025: Donald Trump presidency news CNN
South Sudan’s rising violence in “polarised regional environment”
Alan Boswell of the International Crisis Group unpacks South Sudan’s escalating violence, who’s behind it, and what’s ne
South Asia erupts in colour for vibrant Holi celebrations
Millions mark Holi by hurling coloured powders, dancing in streets and feasting on festive delicacies across South Asia.
Trump is criminalising “all those who stand up for Palestinian rights”
Stefani Fox says the Trump administration is using their movement as an excuse to dismantle civil rights.
JD Vance: I’d be ‘shocked’ if Trump moved nukes to Poland – POLITICO Europe
- JD Vance: I’d be ‘shocked’ if Trump moved nukes to Poland POLITICO Europe
- Andrzej Duda: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be 'deterrent' for Russia BBC.com
- Poland’s president urges US to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory Financial Times
- A nuclear Poland? Logistics, political challenges ahead of potential Warsaw deal Breaking Defense
- President Duda calls on US to place nuclear weapons in Poland The Associated Press
NSW bans hay imports from south-east Queensland amid fear of fire ants after Cyclone Alfred
Invasive Species Council says moratorium a ‘knee-jerk reaction’ to inadequacy of national eradication program
New South Wales has temporarily banned the import of hay from parts of south-east Queensland as a precaution against invasive fire ants, which are on the move in large numbers thanks to flooding from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
But the Invasive Species Council said the move is a Band-Aid response and accused the Queensland, NSW and federal governments of dropping the ball in suppressing fire ant numbers within infested areas.
Continue reading...US, Israel want to displace Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa: Report
Officials from US and Israel say governments of Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland have been asked to take in people of Gaza.
Philippines’ ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte to make first ICC appearance
Judges in The Hague will inform the former president of the crimes against humanity he is accused of having committed.
US influencer who snatched baby wombat has left Australia
Anger erupted after Jones posted a video of her taking a baby wombat from its distraught mother.
LNP accused of ‘outrageous betrayal’ after halting implementation of anti-discrimination law reform
Attorney general says legislation developed in response to Citipointe scandal could ‘create unnecessary burden on organisations and institutions’
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The Queensland government is facing criticism after announcing an indefinite delay to the implementation of anti-discrimination law reforms designed to protect victims of domestic violence, homeless people, women at work and others.
The state attorney general, Deb Frecklington, told parliament on Friday she would introduce legislation to delay implementation of the Respect at Work and Other Matters Amendment Act 2024.
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Continue reading...The row over baby wombat grabbed by an influencer… in 60 seconds
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Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group’s rule for 5 years – CNN
- Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group’s rule for 5 years CNN
- Syria's interim president signed a new constitution. What's next for the country? WBUR News
- Syria’s leader proclaims ‘new history’ after signing constitutional declaration The Guardian
- Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition BBC.com
- Kurdish-led Syrian group rejects Islamist authorities' new constitution framework Reuters
Pope has restful night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital – Vatican News – English
- Pope has restful night at Rome's Gemelli hospital Vatican News - English
- Catholics Around the Globe Heed Francis’ Call to ‘Pray for Me’ The New York Times
- Timeline of Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia at the 1-month mark WRAL News
- Pope Francis reaches 12th year as pope. This is how long his predecessors served WBAL TV Baltimore
- Pope marks 12th anniversary as head of Catholic Church with cake and candles ABC News
Chicago Cubs player swaps baseball bat for samurai sword
Watch as Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki slices baseballs in half as he practices his swing with a samurai sword.
Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies in Bangladesh
An angry mob set fire to the house where the rape is alleged to have taken place.
Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies in Bangladesh
An angry mob set fire to the house where the rape is alleged to have taken place.
Meta to test ‘Community Notes’ using algorithm from Elon Musk’s X
Tech giant says it expects new feature to be 'less biased' than previous third-party fact-checking program.