Lady Gaga: My biggest fear? Being alone
As she returns to pop with her seventh album, Mayhem, Lady Gaga reflects on the loneliness of fame.
Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in deadly clashes in Latakia province
'Huge reinforcements' are heading to the coastal province city of Jableh following reports of deadly clashes.
Cyclone Alfred heading toward Brisbane and eastern Australia for rare landfall – The Washington Post
- Cyclone Alfred heading toward Brisbane and eastern Australia for rare landfall The Washington Post
- 'Scary' tropical Cyclone Alfred nears Queensland BBC.com
- Rare Cyclone Causing Havoc in Australia Even Before Landfall Bloomberg
- Brisbane, Australia, Braces for Powerful Cyclone The New York Times
- Snapper Rocks Swallows Man, Surfers Face $16k Fines (Video) Surfer
EU Leaves Hungary Behind as It Pledges to Boost Ukraine Support – Bloomberg
- EU Leaves Hungary Behind as It Pledges to Boost Ukraine Support Bloomberg
- 'Things have become too important for silly political games', analyst says as Hungary sidelined FRANCE 24 English
- Europe digs deep on defense — but offers little to strengthen Zelenskyy’s hand POLITICO Europe
- Hungary, Slovakia threaten EU unity on Russia, Ukraine ahead of key summit Kyiv Independent
- 'Hungary is isolated,' António Costa says after Orbán blocks joint EU text on Ukraine Euronews
‘People Are Going Silent’: Fearing Retribution, Trump Critics Muzzle Themselves – The New York Times
The Indian film showing the bride’s ‘humiliation’ in arranged marriage
Sthal is notable for the unflinching way it portrays a bride's experience in arranged marriage.
As US and Canada trade barbs, it’s so far so good for Mexico’s Sheinbaum
Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau's clear tensions are a stark contrast to the Mexican leader's approach to the White House.
Trump targets prominent Democratic-linked law firm – POLITICO
- Trump targets prominent Democratic-linked law firm POLITICO
- Trump Ramps Up Attacks on Law Firms With Order Targeting Perkins Coie The New York Times
- Trump halts security clearances of Perkins Coie, cites links to Hillary Clinton USA TODAY
- Trump targets security clearances of law firm entangled in 2016 Russia investigation The Associated Press
- Trump expands clash with law firms with order against Perkins Coie Reuters
Teen armed with gun overpowered by passengers onboard plane
A 17-year-old has been charged after being detained by crew and members of the public on a plane in Australia.
Australia: Teen armed with gun overpowered by passengers onboard plane – BBC.com
Listen: Pope Francis shares voice message from hospital
The 88-year-old had not been seen or heard by the public since he was admitted to hospital on 14 February.
As faith in the US wavers, can France’s nuclear umbrella deter Russia? – FRANCE 24 English
- As faith in the US wavers, can France’s nuclear umbrella deter Russia? FRANCE 24 English
- Mocking him as 'Micron', Russia warns Macron not to threaten it Reuters
- Emmanuel Macron says Europe must be ready to defend Ukraine without U.S. assistance NBC News
- Putin referred to Napoleon's 1812 failure to conquer Russia Euronews
- France to consider protecting European allies with its nuclear arsenal, Macron says CNN
Tropical Cyclone Alfred live updates: wind and rain intensify as category 2 storm nears south-east Queensland and northern NSW
BoM path track map predicts TC Alfred will cross coast on Saturday near Brisbane, the first storm of its size to do so in decades. Follow the latest updates today
- Why did Tropical Cyclone Alfred slow down on its path towards the east coast?
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- Brisbane flood map: suburbs at risk during Cyclone Alfred
Welfare recipients told to perform mutual obligations as cyclone bears down
We have a news story this morning about the impact the cyclone is already having on life in Queensland.
Fallen trees and giant stands of bamboo blocked the single road to our farm until the army and council brought heavy machinery to clear a path some time after.
We were without running water or power for days, maybe weeks, the packing shed a makeshift kitchen where we ate meals cooked off a gas barbecue and drank instant coffee made with rainwater and UHT milk to the hum of a generator.
Continue reading...US suspends aid to South Africa after Trump order – The Guardian US
- US suspends aid to South Africa after Trump order The Guardian US
- Samkelo depended on USAID-backed drugs to stay alive. Then came Trump’s order Financial Times
- Eye on Africa - US AIDS funding cuts send HIV treatment ‘off a cliff’ in South Africa FRANCE 24 English
- Malema to Trump: 'The majority of SA love whites, so why would they kill them?' News24
- Paxlovid May Offer Little Benefit for Vaccinated Older Adults Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
Teenager charged after allegedly boarding Jetstar flight with ‘large gun’ at Avalon airport
Police charged 17-year-old with unlawfully taking control of an aircraft, orchestrating a bomb hoax and possessing a firearm
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A teenager who allegedly tried to force his way on to a commercial flight at a Victorian airport before being dramatically overpowered by passengers was due to face court on Friday charged with a string of offences.
Police were called to Avalon airport near Geelong, in Victoria, on Thursday afternoon after reports a male wielding a firearm had attempted to board the Jetstar flight.
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Continue reading...FBI offers $10m reward for ex-Olympic snowboarder turned drug kingpin
Ryan Wedding, 43, wanted for role in billion-dollar cross-border drug trafficking operation and several homicides
Authorities in the United States have offered a $10m reward for information that leads to the arrest of a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder-turned-international drug kingpin.
Police in Los Angeles said on Thursday that Ryan Wedding – also known as “El Jefe”, “Giant” and “Public Enemy” – is wanted for his role in a billion-dollar cross-border drug trafficking operation and for several homicides linked to his drug sprawling network.
Continue reading...Rick Scott Reveals Republicans Are Absolutely Cutting Medicare – Yahoo
Five jailed over plot to kidnap German minister
The group wanted to create civil war-like conditions in Germany and overthrow the government.
Pope from hospital: ‘Thank you for your prayers, I accompany you from here’ – Vatican News – English
- Pope from hospital: ‘Thank you for your prayers, I accompany you from here' Vatican News - English
- Pope Francis shares first audio message since hospitalization: 'May God bless you' Fox News
- Weak and breathless Pope Francis thanks faithful for prayers ‘from the bottom of my heart’ in audio message New York Post
- Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis The Associated Press
- Pope's Ash Wednesday absence looms large as Lent begins at the Vatican National Catholic Reporter
Trump delays tariffs on many products from Mexico and Canada
US president paused tariffs on Mexican products covered by USMCA and later stayed tariffs on many Canadian imports
Donald Trump pulled back from his trade war with Canada and Mexico on Thursday, temporarily delaying tariffs on many goods from the two countries once again.
Two days after imposing sweeping tariffs on all imports from his country’s closest trading partners, the US president announced that duties on a wide range of products would be shelved until April.
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