Six countries sanction enablers of settler violence in occupied West Bank
The Western nations also say they will take further measures if Israel fails to address the situation on the ground.
Documents reveal concerns over US company’s proposed gas fracking in WA’s Kimberley region
Federal environment department says Black Mountain Energy has provided insufficient data as it seeks to drill 20 gas wells in part of world’s largest tropical savanna
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The federal government has repeatedly raised concerns about an American company’s bid to frack for gas in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, part of the world’s largest and most intact tropical savanna.
Texas-based Black Mountain Energy, through its subsidiary Bennett Resources, is seeking federal approval to drill 20 gas wells for its Valhalla project west of Fitzroy Crossing.
Continue reading...‘Osprey cam’ streams life of nesting seabirds perched at tip of 55 metre-long Queensland rainforest canopy crane
Researchers believe the same pair of birds have been mating and nesting in the unusual spot in the Daintree Rainforest for 15 consecutive years
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It started by chance – but it should have come as no surprise that two ospreys would pick a hi-tech research facility to make their home.
James Cook University’s 47-metre tall crane towers over the far-north Queensland rainforest canopy, making it the perfect nesting place for the seabird.
Continue reading...EU targets Russian economy and soldiers in newest sanction package – politico.eu
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Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future
The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.
Does Trump have real leverage over Netanyahu — and could he use it?
Experts say the latest confrontation has laid bare growing divisions between the two leaders.
Murder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government
Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.
Family who died in high-rise flat block fall named – BBC
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Jersey teenage politician congratulated by Trump says he is not a fan
Gabriel Raimondo put his A-levels on hold to run in Channel Islands and ‘represent the younger voice’
Most politicians who win an election in Jersey are probably satisfied with a pat on the back from their supporters and a mention in the local newspapers.
But after becoming one of the youngest politicians in the world, Gabriel Raimondo received a message of congratulations from Donald Trump.
Continue reading...Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s going on?
Experts say the current crisis is part of a deeper, long-running debate about governance in the region.
Modi is using a cannon to kill a cockroach
A student parody account has rattled India’s most powerful man and exposed just how thin his skin has become.
I have right papers and visa – barred referee Artan
Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".
‘Please send help’: Crew’s distress call after ship hit by US missile
The crew of a sanctioned oil tanker were rescued off Oman after it was struck by a missile fired from a US fighter jet.
Trump says in ‘final throes’ of peace deal but at least 8 killed in Lebanon
The US president warned Netanyahu he would be on his own if attacks continue after Israel and Iran paused fighting.
Shackled, bleeding, raped: Palestinians describe abuse in Israel’s prisons
Former detainees tell Al Jazeera they were routinely sexually abused, starved and attacked by dogs.
UK government ‘concerned’ by abuse claims against West Ham co-owner
David Sullivan quit as joint chair of the relegated Premier League club to fight what he said were 'false allegations'.
Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz
An uncrewed vessel picked up two crew members of an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday, US officials tells CBS News.
Why are Nigeria-South Africa tensions rising amid xenophobic attacks?
It's not the first time the two African giants have gone head-to-head over attacks on their nationals.
World Cup opening ceremony: Who’s performing, when it starts, how to watch
The 2026 World Cup begins with historic ceremonies across the US, Canada and Mexico, launching a record tournament.
Venezuelans flood capital Caracas streets, demanding free elections
Venezuelan workers, students and opposition party members marched to the US Embassy in Caracas.