Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Tells Citizens to Leave Iraq After Second Attack on Embassy

Explosion at Jewish School in Amsterdam Is 2nd Antisemitic Attack in 2 Days, Officials Say

No one was hurt in the explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam, or in an earlier one at a Rotterdam synagogue.

Tehran Seems Largely Empty, as Many Flee and Others Weary of the Fighting

Residents say a heavy, lifeless atmosphere hangs over the streets of Iran’s capital, which has endured relentless attacks throughout the war.

US embassy in Venezuela reopens as Trump pushes for access to resources

Trump administration has pressed the interim Venezuelan government for concessions on issues such as oil access.

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Queensland arts minister ignored recommendation that new theatre be named after poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Exclusive: Queensland Performing Arts Centre board nominated Oodgeroo as their preferred name for the theatre in 2024, but it was not one of the four options put to public vote by the LNPGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Queensland government minister intervened to ensure a new theatre would not be named after Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal, overriding the theatre’s board, according to documents obtained under right to information laws.The late artist’s name is also set to be stripped from a state electorate, in draft electoral boundaries released by the state’s redistribution commission this week. The LNP lobbied for the change. Continue reading...

Australia’s pornography age-verification: a victory for advocates or a gateway to ‘darker corners of the internet’

As users turn to VPNs to access pornography, experts warn collection of information creates a ‘honeytrap’ for bad actors Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen porn sites began blocking Australians from access, it also meant X began age-checking users before they could look at adult content on the social media site.But it asked some users to send a video selfie every time they wanted to look at a single picture or video. Continue reading...

Sandstorm Batters Gaza, Slamming Makeshift Shelters

Millions of Gazans have remained without proper housing since the war, according to the United Nations.

Iran warns UAE ports and ‘American hideouts’ are targets

An Iranian military spokesperson warned that ports, docks and “American hideouts” in the UAE could be targets.

UK faces ‘seismic moment’ as nationalists target election wins, says John Swinney

SNP leader hails prospect of success for parties in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that want to break up unionThe UK is facing an “absolutely seismic moment”, John Swinney has said, with the prospect of the election of first ministers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in May who are all committed to the break-up of the union.Speaking at the Scottish National party’s campaign conference ahead of the Scottish parliament elections, the first minister told delegates: “For people watching around the world, there could be no clearer sign that Westminster’s time is up.” Continue reading...