‘My father should die in prison’, daughter of Dominique Pelicot tells BBC
Caroline Darian has become a vocal advocate for victims of sexual violence in the wake of her mother's trial.
‘My father should die in prison’, daughter of Dominique Pelicot tells BBC
Caroline Darian has become a vocal advocate for victims of sexual violence in the wake of her mother's trial.
Rail passengers face disruption from Avanti strikes every Sunday until June
Train managers on west coast mainline to take action from 12 January to 25 May in dispute over rest-day working
Passengers on Great Britain’s west coast mainline have been warned of disruption to Avanti services on every Sunday from this weekend to the end of May.
Train managers represented by the the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) have said they will strike on every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May 2025, in a dispute over their pay for working on rest days.
Continue reading...Why is India courting the Taliban now?
Meeting between India’s foreign secretary and the Taliban this week has prompted speculation.
Why Biden’s Farewell Russian Oil Trade Sanctions Are a Big Deal – Bloomberg
- Why Biden’s Farewell Russian Oil Trade Sanctions Are a Big Deal Bloomberg
- Biden admin imposes harsh sanctions on Russian oil industry to cut off funding for Ukraine war effort CNN
- Crude prices jump as U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions against Russia oil industry CNBC
- Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hails ‘significant blow’ of US-UK sanctions on Russian oil and gas revenues The Guardian
- Zelenskiy: Sanctions on Russian oil significantly affect Moscow's war financing Reuters
One man dead after being stabbed in ‘targeted attack’ in Melbourne park
Police called after reports of a group of people fighting in Wyndham Vale on Friday
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A man has died after he was ambushed and stabbed during a late-night knife fight at a park in Melbourne’s west.
Police were called to reports of a group of people fighting in a park on Haines Drive, Wyndham Vale, about 11.30pm on Friday.
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Continue reading...Biden extends protected status for nearly 1 million immigrants – The Washington Post
- Biden extends protected status for nearly 1 million immigrants The Washington Post
- Biden extends protections for immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador and Ukraine NPR
- Biden Issues Sweeping Deportation Protections Before Trump Takes Office The New York Times
- Biden Seeks to Protect 900,000 Migrants From Trump Crackdown Bloomberg
- Temporary protected status extended for Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine and Sudan Axios
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,052
Here are the key developments on the 1,052nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas as NSW premier condemns ‘monstrous’ acts
Police investigating graffiti on Newtown synagogue a day after similar attack in Allawah
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A second Sydney synagogue has been vandalised with swastikas in as many days in an attack the Jewish community said was intended to erode social cohesion.
The Newtown synagogue in Sydney’s inner west was the latest site targeted, with red swastikas spray painted across its front wall.
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Continue reading...Stormy, hot weather forecast for most of Australia with flash flooding risk in NSW and Queensland
BoM says expected storms in Brisbane and severe thunderstorms and heavy rain in Sydney due to lingering north-easterly winds
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A stormy and hot weekend is in store for most of Australia with tempestuous weather continuing in the north and along the east coast, while some parts of the country swelter through dry conditions and severe heatwaves.
Central and south-east Queenslanders were warned that widespread severe thunderstorms on Saturday may bring large hail, damaging winds and heavy rainfall with the threat of flash flooding, while temperatures were expected to climb into the mid-40s in the west of the state.
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Continue reading...When Carter met Kim – and stopped a nuclear war
The former US president halted a US-North Korea showdown, but was also accused of going rogue.
When Carter met Kim – and stopped a nuclear war
The former US president halted a US-North Korea showdown, but was also accused of going rogue.
Prince Harry and Meghan hug residents in Pasadena
The couple live near Santa Barbara in the town of Montecito.
Columbia Professor Katherine Franke Says She Was Forced to Retire Because of Activism – The New York Times
- Columbia Professor Katherine Franke Says She Was Forced to Retire Because of Activism The New York Times
- Columbia University professor retires as probe finds she discriminated against Israelis The Times of Israel
- Pro-Palestine Columbia professor departs after investigation Inside Higher Ed
- Columbia U. terminates anti-Israel professor for bias Ynetnews
- Professor accused of harassing Israeli students leaves Columbia University The Jerusalem Post
US and UK toughen sanctions on Russian oil industry
The actions are aimed at cutting off revenue Moscow is using to fund its war in Ukraine.
Myanmar’s rebels liberate territory – administrating it is the next battle
Al Jazeera visits liberated area in Karen State where establishing a civil administration is the next task for fighters.
The woman who built an ‘aidbot’ for displaced people in Lebanon
Meet the woman who has found an innovative way to simply accessing much-needed aid in war-torn Lebanon.
The woman who built an ‘aidbot’ for displaced people in Lebanon
Meet the woman who has found an innovative way to simply accessing much-needed aid in war-torn Lebanon.
The woman who built an ‘aidbot’ for displaced people in Lebanon
Meet the woman who has found an innovative way to simply accessing much-needed aid in war-torn Lebanon.
Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback
The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election.