‘Need a change’: Sri Lanka’s leftist win sparks hopes, bridges old divides
President Dissanayake's party has won a two-thirds majority in parliament, including among Tamils and Muslims.
Woman wins right to sue Queensland over alleged historic sexual and physical abuse as a ‘state child’
High court rules Aboriginal woman can pursue damages for abuse allegedly suffered in state care more than 60 years ago
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The high court has ruled an Aboriginal woman can pursue damages on some allegations of historical sexual and physical abuse while in state care in Queensland.
The woman, 70, had tried to sue the Queensland government for almost $1.76m in damages, claiming she suffered a psychiatric injury as a “state child” decades ago.
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Continue reading...‘Dastardly deeds’: Family of Malcolm X sues US agencies over assassination
The civil rights leader's family has accused the CIA, FBI and NYPD of concealing prior knowledge of the assassination.
How China sought to censor news of deadly Zhuhai car attack – Hong Kong Free Press
- How China sought to censor news of deadly Zhuhai car attack Hong Kong Free Press
- Zhuhai car attack: China removes memorials, censors online outrage NBC News
- After Deadly Car Rampage, Chinese Officials Try to Erase Any Hint of It The New York Times
- Man Upset About Divorce Allegedly Rams Car into Crowd, Killing 35: Reports PEOPLE
- Driver Kills 35 in China’s Deadliest Attack in at Least a Decade Bloomberg
US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea
Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to North Korea treaty.
‘We are dying every moment’ – the Afghans risking their lives to reach UK
Afghans and a people smuggler tell the BBC about the treacherous route they take to try to get out.
California city council passes $5.9m reparations deal with ex-residents
Palm Springs approves settlement for displaced Black and Latino families after decades-long fight for compensation
The Palm Springs city council on Thursday unanimously approved a $5.9m reparations settlement with former residents of a largely Black neighborhood that was leveled in the 1960s for commercial development.
The city council was also set to approve another $21m for housing and small business support aimed at the former residents and their descendants.
Continue reading...Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 15, 2024 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 15, 2024 Institute for the Study of War
- Kremlin increases pressure on Europe regarding war in Ukraine amid uncertainty in US – ISW Ukrainska Pravda
- ISW: Russia exploits US policy uncertainty to pressure European allies on Ukraine, pushes for Ukraine's complete surrender Euromaidan Press
- ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November, 15, 2024 Kyiv Post
- Russia captures 2 villages in eastern Ukraine, defense ministry says VOA Asia
Residents of Lebanese border town ‘determined to stay’ as rockets fly above
The residents of Rmeish have decided to stay despite the fighting raging all around them.
Amsterdam violence exposes tensions in society and spills over to politics
There are concerns the unrest has damaged community relations and tensions have spilled over into politics too.
A look at Trump’s new top team… in 74 seconds
Among the allies the president-elect has chosen to join his administration are contentious figures, including among fellow Republicans.
COP29: UN climate talks ‘no longer fit for purpose’ say experts – BBC.com
Biden meets allies, warns of ‘significant political change’ – DW (English)
- Biden meets allies, warns of 'significant political change' DW (English)
- Biden Warns Of Era Of 'Significant Political Change' Barron's
- Biden Discusses With Allies ‘Dangerous’ Cooperation Between Russia and North Korea The New York Times
- Biden says South Korea, Japan alliance is key to countering North Korea, Russia CBS News
- Biden to Meet South Korean and Japanese Leaders Amid North Korea Tensions Newsweek
Syrian front beginning to intensify without much notice – The Jerusalem Post
- Syrian front beginning to intensify without much notice The Jerusalem Post
- Palestinian Islamic Jihad confirms two terror leaders killed in Damascus strike The Jerusalem Post
- Fifteen killed in Israeli strikes on Damascus, Syrian state media say CNN
- Israel Bombs Targets in Syria, While Keeping Up Strikes in Lebanon The New York Times
- News Wrap: Syrian state media says Israeli airstrikes killed at least 15 people there PBS NewsHour
House Speaker Johnson resists calls to make Matt Gaetz ethics report public
The probe, slated to be released Friday, has been left in limbo after Gaetz resigned his role as House representative.
United by loyalty, Trump’s new team have competing agendas
This week has revealed much about Trump's ambition but also hinted at tests and headaches that may lie ahead.
Houses in national parks in England and Wales sell for 25% more, study finds
Nationwide says New Forest is most expensive national park with an average property price of £576,000
Buying a home in a national park comes at a 25% price premium, with the New Forest the most expensive of the 13 parks in England and Wales, according to Britain’s biggest building society.
Nationwide said properties in a national park enjoy a valuation almost £67,000 more than a similar property elsewhere, based on the average UK house price of £266,640.
New Forest – £576,000
South Downs – £400,000
Peak District – £375,000
Yorkshire Dales – £353,000
Lake District – £333,000
Dartmoor – £310,000
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) – £274,000
Eryri (Snowdonia) – £173,000
Continue reading...Karoline Leavitt named as Donald Trump’s White House press secretary
Leavitt served as the national press secretary on Trump’s campaign and assistant press secretary during his first administration
Donald Trump named his White House press secretary on Friday, placing Karoline Leavitt, a 27-year-old firebrand from his inner circle, in position to aggressively defend him.
The job of the White House press secretary typically is to help inform the American people about presidential activities without betraying the confidence of the boss.
Continue reading...Pregnant cow rescued after getting stuck in swimming pool in Rutland
The 600kg animal was in the deep end and it took Leicestershire firefighters three hours to get her out safely
A pregnant cow has had to be rescued by firefighters after she got stuck in a small swimming pool.
The 590kg (93-stone) cow was found in the deep end of the pool in two to three feet of water at a house in Ketton, Rutland.
Continue reading...‘Bulldozer justice’ now illegal in India – but who will pay for my broken home?
The court has banned authorities from arbitrarily razing down homes but victims say the ruling changes nothing for them.