Slain Haitian President’s Widow Gives Chilling Account of His Killing
Martine Moïse also testified that the men who killed her husband spoke Spanish, which the prosecution highlighted to support its claim that the assassination was carried out by a hired Colombian hit squad.
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Australia politics live: sealed section of robodebt royal commission released; Wong urges remaining Australians in Middle East to leave
Follow updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDennis Richardson says his decision to resign from the royal commission into antisemitism had nothing to do with the government, but says he came to the decision that he was “surplus” to the needs of the body.He spoke to RN Breakfast this morning, saying:I think probably there wasn’t enough discussion right at the beginning about the precise way things would work, and ultimately I came to the [decision] that I was surplus to requirements. Continue reading...
Middle East crisis live: Iraqi tankers hit as Iran targets oil supplies; US orders petroleum reserve release in bid to calm markets
Iraq officials say at least one person was killed in the attack on the tankers; US to release 172m barrels of oil from strategic reserve How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Over in Senate question time, the foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, has confirmed embassies in Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv and the consulate in Dubai all physically closed in the last week. Wong said the government’s number one priority is to “keep Australians safe at home and abroad”. She continued: “The dangerous and destabilising attacks by Iran put civilian lives at risk, including Australian lives.” More than 3,200 Australians over 23 commercial flights have returned to Australia since the US and Israel attacked Iran, setting off a regional conflict and grounding thousands of international flights.Wong criticised Nationals senators for “winding up people and stoking fear” to panic buy fuel. The senator said:“Petrol companies are telling us that fuel stock continues to arrive as expected and on time but there has been a large change in the pattern of demand and that is having an effect on the supply, particularly in regional communities. We have seen jerry cans coming off the shelves at Bunnings and lines at the pump.”One of the two members of the Iranian women’s football teams provided with a humanitarian visa to stay in Australia has changed her mind and contacted the Iranian embassy, according to the country’s home affairs minister.In Australia, people are able to change their mind, people are able to travel. So, we respect the context in which she has made that decision.Unfortunately, in making that decision, she had been advised by her teammates and coach to contact the Iranian embassy and get collected … As a result of that, it meant that the Iranian embassy now knew the location of where everybody was. Continue reading...
Trump puts pressure on Senate majority leader in blunt message: pass strict voter ID bill – live
President tells John Thune to force through Save America act, which requires proof of citizenship while registering to vote and curbs mail-in votingDonald Trump said that the US-Israel war in Iran will end “soon” because there is “practically nothing left to target” in a phone interview with Axios.“Any time I want it to end, it will end,” the president told the outlet. “The war is going great. We are way ahead of the timetable. We have done more damage than we thought possible, even in the original six-week period.” Continue reading...
U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says
Outdated targeting data may have resulted in a mistaken missile strike, according to the ongoing military investigation, which undercuts President Trump’s assertion that Iran could be to blame.
Iran War Live Updates: Israeli Airstrikes Shake Beirut and Drone Attacks Hit Tehran
The fighting in the Middle East showed no sign of letup, as the Pentagon told Congress that the first six days of the war had cost the U.S. at least $11.3 billion.
Trump Casts a Shadow Over One of Mexico’s Deadliest States
President Trump wants to strike cartels inside Mexico. In Sinaloa State, a cartel stronghold, some residents said they were willing to entertain U.S. intervention.
Iran’s authorities warn against protests as Israel threatens Basij forces
Police chief says protesters seen as acting at the behest of the US and Israel will be treated as enemies.
U.N. Security Council Condemns Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes in the Middle East
In an overwhelming vote, the council backed a resolution condemning Iran. A Russian proposal calling for an end to the war that didn’t assign blame or even name the parties, was rejected.
Queensland floods: police believe bodies found are those of missing backpackers
Two international tourists travelling to flood-ravaged North Burnett region from Brisbane thought to be first flood-related deathsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo bodies have been discovered in the search for backpackers missing in Queensland flood waters, marking the first flood-related fatalities in the region.Police on Thursday said they believed the bodies were of two international tourists who had been travelling to Queensland’s flood-ravaged North Burnett region from Brisbane but failed to arrive at their destination. Continue reading...