Vance to purge museums of ‘anti-American ideology’
Donald Trump signs an order for his vice-president to target the Smithsonian Institution's museums.
Clare Nowland’s son says decision not to imprison police officer who killed her a ‘slap on the wrist’
Kristian White was convicted of manslaughter over death of Nowland whom he shot with a Taser at a Cooma aged care home in 2023
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A judge’s decision not to send Kristian White to jail for the manslaughter of Clare Nowland is “a slap on the wrist for someone that’s killed our mother”, according to the 95-year-old’s son.
Justice Ian Harrison handed down his sentencing decision for the former New South Wales police officer in the NSW supreme court on Friday, saying the incident in his opinion “falls in the lower end of objective seriousness” for manslaughter and that time in prison would be a “disproportionate” sentence.
Continue reading...No Other Land co-director condemns Academy’s letter to members after Hamdan Ballal attack
Yuval Abraham criticised the Academy’s statement defending its silence after Israeli settlers attacked his co-director Hamdan Ballal
The Israeli director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land has condemned the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for its response to a violent attack on his Palestinian co-director Hamdan Ballal, who was beaten by Israeli settlers and detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank on Monday.
Earlier this week, Israeli journalist and filmmaker Yuval Abraham criticised the Academy for failing to publicly speak out in support of Ballal. Now he has criticised a statement issued by the Academy to its members on Wednesday, in which it appeared to defend its silence.
Continue reading...JD Vance to expect frosty reception in Greenland amid diplomatic row
Visit by US vice-president and wife met with hostility by leaders after Trump’s threats to acquire territory
The US vice-president, JD Vance, and his wife Usha are due to touch down in Greenland on Friday in a drastically scaled down trip after the original plans for the unsolicited visit prompted an international diplomatic row.
The visit to Pituffik, a remote ice-locked US military base in northwestern Greenland, will be closely watched by leaders in Nuuk and Copenhagen, who have aired their opposition to the trip amid ongoing threats by Donald Trump to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.
Continue reading...Defiance or diplomacy – how Canadians want to deal with Trump
The BBC asked Canadian voters in Toronto how they would approach Donald Trump if they were prime minister.
Venezuelans deported to mega-prison ‘trapped in black hole’
Gertrudis Pineda tells the BBC she has no information about her son who was sent by the US to a prison in El Salvador.
Rosenberg: Putin nods to Trump plans to seize Greenland
Speaking in the Arctic, Russia's president said Trump's plans were "serious" but nothing to do with Moscow.
Rosenberg: Putin nods to Trump plans to seize Greenland
Speaking in the Arctic, Russia's president said Trump's plans were "serious" but nothing to do with Moscow.
Panama approves embattled ex-President Martinelli’s passage to Nicaragua
Ricardo Martinelli has been convicted of money laundering in his native Panama and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
War Day 538: Iran Respond’s to Trump’s Letter, New IDF Spokesman – Anash.org – Good News
- War Day 538: Iran Respond’s to Trump’s Letter, New IDF Spokesman Anash.org - Good News
- Netanyahu repeats threat to seize parts of Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages – as it happened The Guardian
- Netanyahu: IDF will ‘seize territory’ in Gaza if hostages not released The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli evacuation orders and attacks on Gaza displace more Palestinians The Washington Post
- Israel considers massive new ground offensive in Gaza as it ramps up pressure on Hamas CNN
Putin suggests temporary administration for Ukraine, Russian news agencies report – Reuters
- Putin suggests temporary administration for Ukraine, Russian news agencies report Reuters
- Putin floats idea of UN-led government in Ukraine BBC.com
- Putin suggests Ukraine could have UN-led government to organise elections The Guardian
- Ukraine says mineral deal not final; summary shows US demands more income Reuters
- Trump administration rejects Putin's proposal that the UN governs Ukraine NBC News
‘We won’t back down’: Global leaders threaten backlash to Trump auto tariff
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that 'nothing is off the table' in retaliation to 25-percent tariffs.
Affluent India’s love for ‘fur babies’ fuels pet care industry boom
Affluent, urban Indians indulging their dogs and cats have led to the growth of India's pet care sector.
Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?
Vietnam's Prime Minister has said he would "golf all day long" with the US president if it benefits his country.
Barcelona beat Osasuna to move three points clear in LaLiga
The LaLiga leaders move three points clear at the top of the table after sweeping to a 3-0 win against Osasuna.
Ros Atkins on… Trump’s plan for Greenland
US Vice-President JD Vance is visiting Greenland on Friday - but why is the US so interested in the territory?
Putin says US push for Greenland rooted in history, vows to uphold Russian interest in the Arctic – POLITICO
Judge orders Trump administration to preserve Signal texts on Houthi attack
Judge James Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order against deleting any messages in the controversial chat.
How will Australia choose its next prime minister?
As the nation prepares to head to the polls on 3 May, here's a guide to its electoral system and what to watch.
Six people dead after tourist submarine sinks in Egypt – BBC.com
- Six people dead after tourist submarine sinks in Egypt BBC.com
- Six Russian tourists killed after submarine sinks off Egyptian coast CNN
- At least 6 dead after submarine carrying tourists on a reef tour in Red Sea sinks off Egypt The Associated Press
- Six dead and 39 rescued after tourist submarine sinks in Egypt, says local governor - live updates BBC.com
- Six dead as tourist submarine crashes off the coast of Egypt NBC News