Why a hit show is calling it quits after two series
Some consider award-winning animation Arcane the best videogame adaption ever - so why is it ending?
Votes, fashion and cubes: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.
Millions in daily struggle to find food as Sudan war rages
More than a year into the conflict, the warring sides are accused of using hunger as a weapon.
Drones reveal Antarctic whale ‘acrobatics’
Aerial footage of humpback whales shows how efficiently they can twist and turn their huge bodies.
Biden administration imposes sanctions on Israeli group blocking humanitarian aid into Gaza – CNN
- Biden administration imposes sanctions on Israeli group blocking humanitarian aid into Gaza CNN
- U.S. imposes sanctions on Israeli group for thwarting Gaza aid deliveries The Washington Post
- US imposes sanctions on ‘extremist Israeli group’ for blocking Gaza aid The Guardian
- U.S. Sanctions Israeli Group Tzav 9 for Sabotaging Gaza Aid The Wall Street Journal
- U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Group for Blocking Gaza Aid Convoys The New York Times
Naked, alone and living on dog food – all for a TV show that gripped a nation
A new documentary revisits the "sadistic" 1990s reality show which preceded Big Brother.
Pope Francis is first pope to address G7 summit, meets with Biden, world leaders – CBS News
- Pope Francis is first pope to address G7 summit, meets with Biden, world leaders CBS News
- G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI Reuters
- Pope Francis warns of AI in first-ever G-7 papal address, urges 'safeguards' for 'proper human control' Fox News
- Biden meets with Pope Francis at G7 summit CBS News
- Biden to meet with Italy’s Meloni and Pope Francis on final G-7 day The Washington Post
Dozens of Sydney’s asbestos-contaminated sites not cleaned up six months after first discovery
EPA refuses to name untreated sites but says all schools and hospitals have been cleaned as it continues criminal investigation into contamination
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Dozens of contaminated sites in Sydney are yet to be cleaned up six months after asbestos was first discovered in mulch at a public park, as the New South Wales treasurer urges the environment regulator to “throw the book” at polluters.
The Environment Protection Authority is refusing to name the sites that are yet to be remediated as it continues its criminal investigation into the source of asbestos contamination in recycled garden mulch that was used widely across greater Sydney.
Continue reading...Life saving lessons: multicultural leaders urge education in ‘second language’ of water safety after latest drownings
With one-third of drowning victims in Australia born outside the country, advocates say more funding is needed to reach diverse communities
As Supt Joe McNulty explained the circumstances behind the drowning of two women in Sydney, he said they hadn’t come from a “swimming background”.
That meant someone who was not a strong swimmer, or “wasn’t from a culture that taught you to swim early”, he explained.
Continue reading...Alex Jones assets liquidated to pay Sandy Hook debt
But a bankruptcy judge spares Infowars from being liquidated to pay the broadcaster's $1.5bn defamation debt.
Australian banks to alert customers on interest rate moves under changes to get savers better deals
Move comes after consumer watchdog found banks were using pricing strategies that were highly complex or took advantage of the tendency to set and forget
People will be alerted each time their interest rate moves and when promotional offers expire under a suite of changes aimed at prodding bank customers to snag a better deal.
The federal government plans to act on a number of recommendations from two Australian Competition and Consumer Commission reports that found bank customers could earn and save more if not for barriers stopping them switching to better offers.
Continue reading...Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president
It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties.
Pope jokes around as he hosts famous comedians
Among the US celebrities were Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen Colbert, Chris Rock and Jimmy Fallon.
Supreme Court gun ruling stuns Las Vegas shooting survivors
One survivor told the BBC the bump stocks decision was "a slap in the face", but others had mixed feelings.
Pentagon Stands by Secret Anti-Vaccination Disinformation Campaign in Philippines After Reuters Report – Military.com
- Pentagon Stands by Secret Anti-Vaccination Disinformation Campaign in Philippines After Reuters Report Military.com
- US ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China’s COVID efforts: Report Al Jazeera English
- Biggest Bombshells About Pentagon's Anti-Vax Campaign From New Report Newsweek
- "I don't think it's defensible": Under Trump, a Pentagon campaign spread anti-vaccine misinformation Salon
- 'Truly Shameful': Pentagon Ran Secret Anti-Vax Campaign Against China at Height of Covid Pandemic Common Dreams
Afghanistan: What happened to the women who protested against the Taliban? – BBC.com
- Afghanistan: What happened to the women who protested against the Taliban? BBC.com
- ‘Nobody is coming to help us’: Afghan teenage girls on life without school The Guardian
- Empty platitudes and online courses won’t save Afghan women and girls The Hill
- 1000 days have passed since the Taliban barred girls from secondary education, the UN says The Associated Press
- The Taliban's Treatment Of Women Should Shock The Conscience Of Humanity Forbes
Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected as South Africa’s president
Leader gets second term after winning vote just hours after ANC and Democratic Alliance agreed coalition deal
South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa has been reelected by lawmakers for a second term, hours after his African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance (DA) agreed to form a coalition, setting aside their rivalry in a historic governance pact.
Ramaphosa won the late Friday vote against Julius Malema, leader of the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters, winning 283 votes to Malema’s 44.
Continue reading...Nigel Farage says he is ‘leader of the opposition’ after Reform UK poll boost
Farage says his party will gain more than 6m votes in election after survey puts it ahead of Tories for first time
Nigel Farage has declared himself the real “leader of the opposition” and predicted his Reform UK party will gain more than 6m votes at the general election, after polling ahead of the Conservatives for the first time.
At an impromptu press conference in Westminster, the Reform leader said there was a momentum behind his party, and he “absolutely” believes he will gain more votes than the Tories.
Continue reading...What happened to the women who took on the Taliban?
Afghan women tell the BBC they were beaten and tortured for protesting against the Taliban.
Ukraine’s older recruits await help from younger fighters – Reuters
- Ukraine's older recruits await help from younger fighters Reuters
- The Take: Ukraine desperately needs new soldiers | News Al Jazeera English
- Zelensky, Putin face political headache in mobilization push The Hill
- Young Ukrainians prepare for long-haul war – DW – 06/13/2024 DW (English)
- Insults and resistance: On the streets with Ukraine's military recruitment officers FRANCE 24 English