South Africa’s Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse on art’s role in resistance
Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse on the power of art in South Africa’s struggle for freedom and its relevance to today’s conflicts
Iran arrests woman who stripped in protest at ‘abusive’ dress code policing
Amnesty International calls on authorities to release student, who reportedly had a violent confrontation with Basij paramilitaries
Amnesty International has called on authorities in Iran to “immediately and unconditionally” release a female student who was arrested after stripping to her underwear in what the organisation described as a public protest against harassment relating to the country’s strict dress code.
The incident took place after the woman, who has not been identified, reportedly had a confrontation with members of the Basij paramilitary force who ripped her headscarf and tore at her clothes inside Tehran’s prestigious Islamic Azad University.
Continue reading...Mud and insults thrown as Spanish king and PM visit flood-hit town
King Felipe heckled in Paiporta, one of the municipalities worst affected by last week’s floods
Hundreds of people have heckled Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia, as well as the prime minister and the regional leader of Valencia – throwing mud and shouting “murderers” – as the group attempted an official visit to one of the municipalities hardest hit by the deadly floods.
The scenes playing out in Paiporta on Sunday laid bare the mounting sense of abandonment among the devastated areas and the lingering anger over why an alert urging residents not to leave home on Tuesday was sent after the flood waters began surging.
Continue reading...Schools close in Lahore as pollution hits record level
Pakistan's second-largest city tops the world list of most polluted cities.
Can Trump repeat his 2016 victory by rallying working-class voters?
Low-income voters are a growing part of the electorate, and experts say Trump may have the advantage among them.
Lightning kills 13 children at Uganda refugee camp
The children were attending a church service when the lightning struck, police say.
Satellite images reveal Israeli destruction of villages in south Lebanon – Al Jazeera English
- Satellite images reveal Israeli destruction of villages in south Lebanon Al Jazeera English
- Israel Strikes Near Beirut as Diplomatic Push Shows No Sign of Success The New York Times
- The demolitions clearing Israel’s ‘first belt’ in Lebanon Financial Times
- Israel has damaged or destroyed nearly a quarter of buildings in Lebanon’s south The Washington Post
- Israel hammers Beirut suburbs as US pushes for cease-fire The Hill
Satellite images reveal Israeli destruction of villages in south Lebanon
Satellite images reveal how Israeli attacks have caused extensive damage to more than a dozen villages in south Lebanon.
More than 5.4m extra doctor visits were bulk billed last year after incentives boost, health minister says
Increase follows Albanese government tripling financial rewards for GPs to bulk bill pensioners, concession card holders and children
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More than 5.4m additional visits to the doctor were bulk billed in the last year due to a boost to incentives, according to figures released by the health minister, Mark Butler.
The proportion of all doctors’ visits that are bulk billed has increased by 1.7 points from 75.6% in October last year to 77.3% this October, the data shows.
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Continue reading...Push to count ‘sleepovers’ as breaks could lead to 28-hour shifts for Australian care workers, unions warn
Fair Work Commission to hear case brought by business group asking for change to safety net for care industries
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A business push to count “sleepovers” as breaks in care industries could result in “nightmare” 28-hour shifts without penalty rates, unions have warned.
This week the Fair Work Commission will hear a case brought by the Australian Industry Group asking it to change the safety net for care industries to clarify that hours worked before or after a sleepover count as separate shifts.
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Continue reading...How donations to political parties from gambling companies linked to horse racing have surged
A total of $2.7m has been donated to the major parties in the past decade from eight companies
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Political donations made to the major parties by gambling lobby groups have surged more than 600% in the past decade, new analysis shows, as the debate over whether to implement a total ban on gambling advertising rages on in Canberra.
The figures, reported to the Australian Electoral Commission and analysed by the Parliamentary Library, show donations from the biggest gambling companies involved in horse betting to the major parties have increased from $66,650 in 2013-14 to $488,000 in 2022-23, representing a 632% growth.
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Continue reading...What to know about flash floods that killed over 200 people in Spain – Al Jazeera English
- What to know about flash floods that killed over 200 people in Spain Al Jazeera English
- Horrific details emerge of how victims died in Spain’s flash floods CNN
- Flooding in Spain: 'Risk-sharing schemes must be based on solidarity and responsibility as part of a sustainable approach' Le Monde
- How a Year of Rain Fell on Parts of Spain in Eight Hours The New York Times
- Crashing waves in a hilltop village, a night of terror from Spain’s floods The Associated Press
Over 50 children killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza’s Jabalia in 2 days: UN – Al Jazeera English
- Over 50 children killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza’s Jabalia in 2 days: UN Al Jazeera English
- More than 50 children killed in Gaza in 2 days, UNICEF says POLITICO Europe
- Over 50 children reportedly killed in Gaza in last 48 hours Euronews
- GAZA: MASSACRE REPORTEDLY KILLS 50 CHILDREN UNDERSCORING URGENT NEED FOR GLOBAL INTERVENTION - SAVE THE CHILDREN Save the Children International
- 'This Is What We're Funding': At Least 50 Children Killed in Israeli Strikes on Jabalia Common Dreams
Ukrainian intelligence details the weapons and equipment it says Moscow is arming North Korean troops with, from ‘Dragunov’ sniper rifles to thermal imagers – Business Insider
- Ukrainian intelligence details the weapons and equipment it says Moscow is arming North Korean troops with, from 'Dragunov' sniper rifles to thermal imagers Business Insider
- A Russian Officer Ordered 16 Scouts To Attack Ukrainian Machine Guns Forbes
- Kim Jong Un has sent North Korean troops to Russia. What’s in it for him? The Washington Post
- U.S. Turns to China to Stop North Korean Troops From Fighting for Russia The New York Times
- Zelenskyy proposes preemptive strikes on North Korean troops in Russia: 'It depends on our partners' Yahoo! Voices
Outrage over Israeli warship passing through the Suez Canal
Video showing an Israeli warship passing through the Suez Canal sparked outrage online.
Over 50 children killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza’s Jabalia in 2 days: UN
UNICEF says 'horrific level of child deaths' occurring in northern Gaza as Israel's month-long violent siege continues.
U.S flies long-range bomber in drill with South Korea, Japan after North Korea missile test – CBS News
- U.S flies long-range bomber in drill with South Korea, Japan after North Korea missile test CBS News
- North Korea is hoping bigger is better with its new intercontinental ballistic missile. Experts are skeptical. Business Insider
- See North Korea launch its ‘perfected’ ballistic missile CNN
- North Korea vows to continue what it calls self-defense efforts, KCNA says Reuters
- US long-range bomber joins air drill with South Korea, Japan DW (English)
India vs New Zealand – talking points: Rohit, Kohli, Ravindra, Patel, Gill
From misfiring Indian stars Rohit and Kohli, to New Zealand's players using 'home' advantage, here's how India lost.
Why is an Ecuador forest petitioning for the rights to a song?
The law in some countries is evolving to grant nature spots legal rights. What does it all mean?
A Gaza child’s last will
My 10-year-old niece was killed by an Israeli bomb. Before she died, she decided to write a will.