EU ministers back Ukrainian tribunal to try Russian officials
The tribunal will hold Russian President Vladimir Putin and his ministers to account for the invasion of Ukraine.
Syria’s Druze divided as sectarian tensions linger after violence
Agreements to halt fighting ease tensions, but fear and mistrust linger among Druze in post-Assad Syria.
Ultrasound diagnosis could lead to faster treatment of endometriosis
New guidelines call for non-invasive test methods to be offered to patients to avoid long waits for surgical diagnosis
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People showing symptoms of endometriosis should be offered diagnosis options such as ultrasound so they receive treatment sooner, according to updated guidelines.
Endometriosis can take years to be diagnosed, as it has previously meant waiting for a surgical procedure to make the diagnosis.
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Continue reading...Queensland government held 21-minute consultation on puberty blocker ban at same time it announced decision
Exclusive: Legal challenge launched as expert says an alleged failure to conduct ‘genuine’ consultations could lead to ban being overturned
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The legality of Queensland’s ban on puberty blockers has been questioned after it was revealed the state government undertook 21 minutes of internal consultation at the same time as a press conference announcing the decision.
According to one administrative law expert, an alleged failure to conduct “genuine” consultation could lead to it being overturned in a legal challenge launched this week.
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Continue reading...China’s J-10 ‘Dragon’ shows teeth in India-Pakistan combat debut – Financial Times
Locals dispute Indian claim Muridke mosque was ‘terror training camp’
Residents of Muridke, Pakistan held Friday prayers at a bombed-out mosque that was targeted by the Indian military.
US Air Force and Navy hold massive show of force with ‘elephant walk’ at Japan’s Kadena – USA Today
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- US Air Force and Navy parade dozens of warplanes in Pacific 'elephant walk' USA Today
- Kadena Sends ‘Message You Can’t Ignore’ with Huge Elephant Walk Air & Space Forces Magazine
- US Stages Massive Show of Force at Frontline Base in Pacific Newsweek
- US Air Force and Navy ‘elephant walk’ in Japan could be ‘largest seen’ The Independent
New pope will lead like Francis, “right down the middle”
The brother of Pope Leo XIV explains why the world will be watching the first American to lead the Catholic Church.
Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?
Pope Leo XIV has supported his predecessor and focus will turn on whether he continues Church reforms.
Watch: Trump misspeaks and calls toy firm Mattel a country
The US president says tariffs are "the most misunderstood thing" in business and threatens more action.
2 men convicted of cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree in ‘mindless’ destruction – NPR
- 2 men convicted of cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree in 'mindless' destruction NPR
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- 2 Men Found Guilty of Felling UK’s Sycamore Gap Tree The New York Times
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- Two men convicted of felling UK’s famous Sycamore Gap tree CNN
Xi shows he wants to be close to Putin – but not too close
The relationship between China and Russia is no longer one of equals.
Xi shows he wants to be close to Putin – but not too close
The relationship between China and Russia is no longer one of equals.
Bulgarian woman in Russian spy ring is no George Blake, Old Bailey told
Katrin Ivanova’s barrister says her sentence should reflect her admin duties and not equate her with ‘classic spy cases’
A woman said to be “chief minion” in a ring of Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia in Britain should not be treated like George Blake, the double agent sentenced to four decades in jail in the 1960s, the Old Bailey has heard.
Katrin Ivanova was said by her barrister, Rupert Bowers KC, to have been manipulated by her partner, Biser Dzhambazov, and to then have endured the discovery of his affair with a fellow member of the spy ring while in prison.
Continue reading...Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations as Russia holds Victory Day spectacle
Putin welcomes allies at parade planned to push patriotism and project strength as fighting against Ukraine persists.
Aid groups voice alarm as US pushes Israeli plan for Gaza assistance
Groups say plan to resume limited humanitarian assistance under strict Israeli rules ‘risks enabling war crimes’
Aid groups have voiced alarm at US moves to pressure them into accepting an Israeli proposal to resume limited humanitarian assistance to the war-ravaged territory under strictly controlled conditions.
The Trump administration has attempted to strong-arm international agencies – including the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) – into accepting Israel’s stringent rules for resuming deliveries, according to sources familiar with the discussions and news reports.
Continue reading...Slot hints at Real Madrid move for Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool exit looms
Liverpool manager Arne Slot drops biggest hint yet that Trent Alexander-Arnold will swap Anfield for Real Madrid.
‘Slippery slope’: How will Pakistan strike India as tensions soar?
Pakistan says it will hit India at time and place it chooses. Experts say military bases could be the next targets.
State Dept. cuts poised to be more severe than previously outlined with 3,400 employees on the chopping block – Government Executive
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Ukraine arrests 2 for allegedly spying for Hungary and Hungary expels 2 Ukrainian diplomats – AP News
- Ukraine arrests 2 for allegedly spying for Hungary and Hungary expels 2 Ukrainian diplomats AP News
- Ukraine, Hungary each expel two diplomats in espionage row Reuters
- Ukraine says it has uncovered Hungarian spy network working in border region CNN
- Ukraine says it has busted Hungarian spy ring collecting military data The Guardian
- Ukraine accuses Hungary of spying on it; Budapest expels diplomats The Washington Post