Invasive Crabs Have Taken Over New England. One Solution? Eat Them. – The New York Times
Invasive Crabs Have Taken Over New England. One Solution? Eat Them. The New York Times
Why Republicans blasted Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. – and bear-hugged Kash Patel – The Christian Science Monitor
- Why Republicans blasted Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. – and bear-hugged Kash Patel The Christian Science Monitor
- Trump’s Cabinet nominees face sharpest bipartisan grilling to date and other takeaways from Thursday’s confirmation hearings CNN
- Conspiracies, espionage, an enemies list: Takeaways from a wild day of confirmation hearings The Associated Press
- Five Takeaways from Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel hearings BBC.com
- Donald Trump’s Cabinet of Revenge The New Yorker
Two men abused by George Pell in 1970s granted compensation by the federal government
Accounts of the two men were accepted by decision-maker of national redress scheme with $45,000 and $95,000 awarded respectively
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Two men abused by George Pell in Ballarat in the 1970s, when Pell was a priest in the diocese, have been granted compensation by the federal government’s national redress scheme.
An investigation by journalist Louise Milligan, published in the Monthly and by the ABC, states one of the men was compensated for being anally raped by Pell in a school gymnasium. The other told the redress scheme he was groped on the genitals by Pell during a game in a swimming pool.
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Continue reading...Fears grow in Japan for truck driver trapped in sinkhole for third day
Residents near Tokyo question slow pace of effort to rescue 74-year-old as workers race to build 30-metre ramp
Fears are growing for a truck driver who has spent three days trapped inside a sinkhole in Japan, as rescue workers started building a ramp in a desperate attempt to reach him.
The 74-year-old, who has not been named, became trapped when the sinkhole opened up in a road near Tokyo on Tuesday, swallowing him and his two-tonne truck.
Continue reading...Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga play LA FireAid show
The concert, which also featured Dr Dre and Pink, took place to help raise funds to rebuild the LA area.
Police missed red flags before WA man killed a mother and daughter on hunt for ex-wife, report finds
After Ariel Bombara claimed WA police ignored repeated warnings her father was dangerous and had guns, eight officers now face disciplinary action
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Police officers missed red flags and should have seized the guns of a man who went on to kill a mother and daughter in a search for his ex-wife, an internal investigation has found.
Mark Bombara killed Jenny Petelczyc and her 18-year-old daughter, Gretl Petelczyc, in their suburban Perth home, before taking his own life.
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Continue reading...Families mourn loved ones who died in Kumbh Mela crush
At least 30 people died and several were injured in a crush at the religious festival in India this week.
Man allegedly behind ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti on Melbourne landmarks applies for bail
Victoria police say Yarraville man, 21, is accused of vandalism on Flinders Street station clock and other prominent locations
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A man accused of being one of Australia’s most prominent graffiti artists has faced court after allegedly causing thousands of dollars’ worth of damage with his cartoon-like bird murals.
Jack Gibson-Burrell, 21, sat in the Melbourne magistrates court dock on Friday afternoon and smiled at times as the allegations against him were read out.
Continue reading...Germany: Mass protests after far-right AfD helps CDU/CSU – DW (English)
- Germany: Mass protests after far-right AfD helps CDU/CSU DW (English)
- German party could rely on far-right again for immigration vote BBC.com
- German parliament rejects opposition migration bill backed by far-right AfD Al Jazeera English
- Germany’s Merz breaks far-right taboo, prompts backlash from Merkel The Washington Post
- German lawmakers reject contentious immigration law DW (English)
Nearly half of Danes see US as threat and 78% oppose Greenland sale, poll shows
Exclusive: More Danish people regard US as a threat than see North Korea or Iran as danger
Almost half of Danish people now consider the US to be a considerable threat to their country and the overwhelming majority oppose Greenland leaving to become part of the US, new polling has found.
The research by YouGov, shared exclusively with the Guardian, comes after weeks of tension between Denmark, Greenland and the US over Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that he plans to take control of the autonomous territory, which is part of the Danish kingdom.
Continue reading...Black boxes found as officials examine staffing shortage in DC plane crash
The collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter is suspected to have killed all 67 onboard.
Conspiracies, espionage, an enemies list: Takeaways from a wild day of confirmation hearings – The Associated Press
- Conspiracies, espionage, an enemies list: Takeaways from a wild day of confirmation hearings The Associated Press
- Five Takeaways from Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel hearings BBC.com
- Trump’s Cabinet nominees face sharpest bipartisan grilling to date and other takeaways from Thursday’s confirmation hearings CNN
- 5 key takeaways from Senate confirmation hearings for RFK Jr., Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard NBC News
- Donald Trump’s Cabinet of Revenge The New Yorker
Palestinian born after father was jailed hugs him for first time
There were jubilant scenes in the West Bank, as more Palestinians were released from Israeli jails under the ceasefire deal.
Hamas Turns Hostage Releases Into a Humiliating Spectacle for Israel – The Wall Street Journal
- Hamas Turns Hostage Releases Into a Humiliating Spectacle for Israel The Wall Street Journal
- January 30, 2025: Eight hostages freed from Gaza amid chaotic scenes as Palestinian prisoners released CNN
- Palestinians Gather in West Bank to Welcome Prisoners Released by Israel The New York Times
- Netanyahu furious about chaotic handover of Israeli hostages from Hamas Fox News
- LIVE: Israel’s release of 110 Palestinians celebrated in Gaza, West Bank Al Jazeera English
Iran Is Funding Hezbollah via Suitcases Stuffed With Cash, Israel Warns – The Wall Street Journal
- Iran Is Funding Hezbollah via Suitcases Stuffed With Cash, Israel Warns The Wall Street Journal
- Lebanon reports 15 new Israeli breaches of ceasefire Anadolu Agency | English
- Statement from the ADC on Israel’s Ongoing Violation of the Gaza and Lebanon Ceasefires American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
- Tehran blasts Israeli occupation of south Lebanon Tehran Times
- Spotlight on Iran and the Shiite Axis (January 22-29, 2025) Intelligence & Terrorism Information Center
Europe should have grown up a long time ago — now with Trump there’s no choice – POLITICO Europe
- Europe should have grown up a long time ago — now with Trump there’s no choice POLITICO Europe
- The Guardian view on the EU and Trump: unity is strength | Editorial The Guardian
- Europe’s Four Different Ways of Handling Trump Foreign Policy
- Trump Threats Risk Stretching Europe’s Fragile Unity to Breaking Point Bloomberg
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Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar – Reuters
- Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar Reuters
- "Go Find Another Sucker Nation": Trump Warns BRICS Against Dollar Move NDTV
- Trump renews tariff threat to BRICS countries: ‘Nations trying to replace Dollar will…’ The Indian Express
- Trump tariff threats and what it means for Indo-US trade ties, explained Hindustan Times
- 'Can go find another sucker nation': Trump's warning to Brics on replacing US dollar The Times of India
Singapore’s anti-scam law sparks debate about paternalistic governance
The city-state has granted authorities powers to freeze bank accounts to protect suspected scam victims from themselves.
Doomsday Clock Moves to 89 Seconds From Midnight, The Closest Ever – ScienceAlert
- Doomsday Clock Moves to 89 Seconds From Midnight, The Closest Ever ScienceAlert
- Doomsday Clock 2025: Scientists set new time CNN
- The Doomsday Clock has never been closer to metaphorical midnight. What does it mean? NPR
- 'Sleepwalking into nuclear disaster': The 'Doomsday Clock' ticks forward USA TODAY
- The Doomsday Clock is running out of time Vox.com
Uganda announces Ebola outbreak after one patient dies – The Washington Post
- Uganda announces Ebola outbreak after one patient dies The Washington Post
- Uganda confirms deadly outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- WHO accelerates efforts to support response to Sudan virus disease outbreak in Uganda WHO | Regional Office for Africa
- Uganda confirms outbreak of Ebola in capital Kampala, one dead Reuters
- Hospital nurse in Uganda dies in country’s first Ebola outbreak in 2 years The Associated Press