Trump’s tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact
Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.
Is Anthony Albanese worried Jacinta Allan’s poor standing will hurt his election chances in Victoria?
The PM has so far avoided the Victorian premier on his campaign trail. It has some state Labor MPs worrying she could be made a scapegoat
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During the 2022 election campaign, Anthony Albanese waited until the 30th day to hold a press conference with the then Victorian premier, fearing Daniel Andrews’ association with Covid lockdowns.
When the two finally appeared together, Andrews didn’t hold back. He launched into an impassioned tirade against Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg, revisiting the fraught themes of the pandemic, while Albanese stood beside him, visibly uneasy. After that, Andrews largely stayed off the campaign trail.
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Continue reading...Jury orders Chevron to pay more than $744m for destroying Louisiana wetlands
Verdict marks end of the first trial of 42 lawsuits filed about 12 years ago, alleging firm’s projects destroyed the regions
Chevron has been ordered to pay more than $744m in damages for destroying parts of south-east Louisiana’s coastal wetlands over the years.
The ruling, which came in the form of a civil jury verdict on Friday, marks the conclusion of the first trial among 42 lawsuits filed about 12 years earlier which alleged that the company’s oil and gas projects have led to the degradation of the region’s wetlands. Among other things, the wetlands play a key role in offering the area a measure of protection from hurricanes.
Continue reading...Very Close Encounter Between F-35 And Su-35 Caught On Cockpit Camera – The War Zone
Judge rules Trump must return to US man wrongly deported to El Salvador
Judge describes deportation of Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia as an 'illegal act'.
Children among 18 killed in Russian attack on Zelensky’s home city
The head of the city defence council says a ballistic missile hit a residential area, killing children on a playground.
Children among 18 killed in Russian attack on Zelensky’s home city
The head of the city defence council says a ballistic missile hit a residential area, killing children on a playground.
Judge rules US must return man deported to El Salvador in ‘error’
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who had protected legal status in the US, was deported last month to an El Salvadoran prison.
Judge rules US must return man deported to El Salvador in ‘error’
Kilmar Abergo Garcia, who had protected legal status in the US, was deported last month to an El Salvadoran prison.
What are the implications of the US-China tariffs war?
Beijing hits back with its own set of tariffs on all US goods after Trump's latest levies.
Los Angeles agrees to $4bn deal to settle thousands of sexual abuse claims
County’s offer – largest of its kind – would settle lawsuits filed over alleged abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959
Los Angeles county has reached a $4bn agreement to settle nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959, officials said Friday.
The agreement, which still needs approval from the Los Angeles county board of supervisors, would be the largest of its kind and have long-lasting financial effects for the county, officials said.
Continue reading...Global markets swoon as Trump heads to the golf course
Markets tumbled in Wall Street's worst crisis since pandemic as investors fled after China retaliated against tariffs.
Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China hits back on tariffs
The US president, who has vowed to remake the global trade order, dismissed concerns, noting the US jobs market is strong.
Amid airstrikes, interests of Turkey and Israel clash in Syria – The Washington Post
- Amid airstrikes, interests of Turkey and Israel clash in Syria The Washington Post
- Exclusive: Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, foreign minister says Reuters
- Israeli strikes in Syria a challenge to Turkey BBC
- Israel opposes Turkish military presence near Syrian border, seeks no conflict — official The Times of Israel
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US stock markets continue slump as China hits back on Trump tariffs
Top indices see worst two-day stretch since COVID pandemic, as Fed chair warns of increased inflation and unemployment.
Over 60 Reform UK candidates in local elections are Tory defectors, study finds
Labour accuses Nigel Farage’s party of ‘mass rebrand’ after research into nominations of former Conservatives
More than 60 of Reform UK’s council candidates standing in this year’s elections are defectors from the Conservative party, according to research from the Labour party.
Reform has also selected an ex-Conservative for its candidate in the upcoming Runcorn and Helsby byelection, while the party’s mayoral candidate for Greater Lincolnshire is the former Tory MP Andrea Jenkyns, who lost her parliamentary seat in West Yorkshire last July.
Continue reading...IDF says it killed terrorist who led Bibas abduction, was likely involved in their murders – The Times of Israel
- IDF says it killed terrorist who led Bibas abduction, was likely involved in their murders The Times of Israel
- Israel kills terrorist linked to Bibas murders, US citizen kidnappings Fox News
- IDF kills Bibas family kidnappers, hostage video producer in Gaza The Jerusalem Post
- IDF kills terrorist ‘likely’ involved in Bibas family murders JNS.org
- Israeli military says it killed senior member of Mujahideen Brigades in Gaza Middle East Eye
Ukraine says children among 18 killed in Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih
At least 50 people have been wounded in ballistic missile attack on residential area, local authorities say.
Anti-Israel UN investigator keeps her job despite push for removal by US, EU lawmakers – The Times of Israel
- Anti-Israel UN investigator keeps her job despite push for removal by US, EU lawmakers The Times of Israel
- UN official reappointed despite accusations of antisemitism Fox News
- UN renews Albanese’s mandate until 2028 despite history of antisemitism The Jerusalem Post
- Chairman Mast Leads GOP in Demanding UN Reject Francesca Albanese’s Reappointment Committee on Foreign Affairs (.gov)
- Hukumar kare Haƙƙin Bil’adama ta MDD ta tsawaita wa’adin aikin Francesca Albanese TRT World
Hegseth is to travel to Panama for meetings following Trump’s demands for the canal – AP News
- Hegseth is to travel to Panama for meetings following Trump’s demands for the canal AP News
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Travel to Panama and Florida U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)
- Hegseth to visit Panama as Trump says US is ‘reclaiming’ its canal Defense News
- PANAMAX Alpha: 18 Years of Panama-US Collaboration Diálogo Americas
- US Defense Secretary Hegseth to visit Panama next week Reuters