Rubio in Israel as IDF destroys more Gaza City buildings
The US secretary of state will discuss the war in Gaza following Israel's attack on Hamas in Qatar, which has drawn widespread condemnation.
Secret rating system kept parents in dark about safety fears at NSW childcare centre
Case in which parents were not told centre was in the ‘very high risk’ cohort illustrates a glaring safety gap, critics argue
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A childcare centre in New South Wales was approved as “meeting” government standards in the publicly available rating system, but flagged months later as a “very high risk service” in a secret rating system maintained by the Department of Education, the Guardian can reveal.
The centre, which Guardian Australia is choosing not to name, was flagged by officers from the NSW early childhood regulator as being in the highest risk category of childcare services, after officials visited in May 2024 to investigate a complaint.
Continue reading...Are weddings a financial nightmare?
Today on The Stream: Weddings used to be about the couple; now they're about the content.
Brother of Briton jailed in India asks why UK border police are stopping him
Gurpreet Singh Johal wants to know if stops are linked to his efforts to find out whether UK intelligence played a role in sibling’s arrest
The brother of Jagtar Singh Johal, a British Sikh jailed in India, has written to the Home Office to ask why he is being repeatedly stopped at the airport by British border police.
Gurpreet Singh Johal, a Labour councillor in Dumbarton, asked if it was linked to his legal efforts to discover whether British intelligence played a role in his brother’s arrest eight years ago.
Continue reading...Romania says Russian drone incursions pose ‘new challenge’ to Black Sea security
Country’s defence ministry condemns ‘irresponsible actions’ after drone entered its airspace on Saturday
Romania has strongly condemned the entry of a Russian drone into its airspace during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine, saying Moscow’s actions pose a “new challenge” to Black Sea security.
Poland had already denounced the intrusion of Russian drones into its airspace last week, calling on Moscow to avoid further “provocations”. Polish fighter jets scrambled on Saturday in response to fresh Russian drone strikes just over the border in Ukraine.
Continue reading...Marc Marquez wins San Marino MotoGP to close in on world championship title
Marquez's latest victory means he can clinch a seventh MotoGP world title at the next race in Japan in a fortnight.
Far-right activists are pressuring employers to fire Charlie Kirk critics
People in the US are being fired from their jobs for making remarks perceived as critical of slain Charlie Kirk.
China hits back at Trump’s 100% tariffs threat: ‘We don’t participate in…’ | World News – Hindustan Times
- China hits back at Trump's 100% tariffs threat: ‘We don’t participate in…' | World News Hindustan Times
- Trump issues an ultimatum for NATO countries on Russia sanctions CNN
- Trump demands NATO action on Russian oil before any U.S. sanctions The Washington Post
- Trump ties new Russia sanctions to NATO tariffs on China Axios
- Trump says he's ready to put 'major sanctions' on Russia if NATO nations do the same CNBC
Ukraine targets key Russian oil refinery as Moscow tests hypersonic missile
Ukraine says it will continue targeting Russian infrastructure delivering troops, fuel and ammunition to front lines.
Qatar holds Arab-Islamic summit in Doha to agree response to Israeli strike
Arab and Islamic foreign ministers are gathering in Doha after Israel’s unprecedented missile strikes on Qatar that kill
This is what Israel has done to Gaza City in the past 24 hours
Israel has systematically bombed homes, residential towers, hospitals, and shelters in Gaza City.
Ukrainian drones target one of Russia’s top oil refineries – CBS News
- Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's top oil refineries CBS News
- Ukrainian drones strike one of Russia’s top oil refineries, sparking fire AP News
- Ukraine targets key Russian oil refinery as Moscow tests hypersonic missile Al Jazeera
- Oil company in Russia's Bashkortostan will continue output after drone attack, governor says Reuters
- Ukraine drone starts fire at one of Russia’s largest oil plants The Guardian
US Secretary of State Rubio poses with Netanyahu at Western Wall
Video shows US Secretary of State Marco Rubio posing for photographs while placing a note in the Western Wall alongside
Zulu king challenges professor to stick fight
Prof Musa Xulu tells the BBC he has received threats from hired assassins and has complained to the police.
UK’s far-right leader “blames migrants for economic hardship”
“But of course, there's no causal connection between migration and Britain's current economic woes and its housing..."
After deadly protests, Nepal’s new prime minister urges calm – Politico
- After deadly protests, Nepal’s new prime minister urges calm Politico
- Nepal's interim PM to hand over power within six months BBC
- After Fiery Protests, Nepal’s Leader Promises a Brief, Caretaker Term The New York Times
- Nepal’s new Prime Minister Karki urges calm after deadly anti-corruption protests PBS
- Nepal PM seeks calm, promises to meet protesters’ push to ‘end corruption’ Al Jazeera
Hermeto Pascoal, ‘the wizard’ of Brazilian music, dies at 89
Pascoal - famed for his blend of jazz and traditional music - wrote more than 2,000 instrumental pieces.
Hermeto Pascoal, ‘the wizard’ of Brazilian music, dies at 89
Pascoal - famed for his blend of jazz and traditional music - wrote more than 2,000 instrumental pieces.
LIVE: Manchester City vs Manchester United – Premier League
Follow the build-up, analyses, and live text commentary of the game as City host local rivals United at Etihad Stadium.
Nepal PM seeks calm, promises to meet protesters’ push to ‘end corruption’
Sushila Karki asks country to come together to rebuild in first public statement since becoming interim leader.