Thousands Displaced by Military Operation in Pakistan
Some 60,000 evacuees have been left in limbo by confusion and political disputes as Pakistan battles insurgents on its border with Afghanistan.
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WA work safety watchdog makes ‘initial enquiries’ after family who hired kayak and paddleboards washed out to sea
Resort where family was staying conducting a safety review after mother and two children found drifting in oceanGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWorkSafe WA is making ‘initial enquiries’ into the hotel that hired out a kayak and inflatable paddleboards to a family who was washed out to sea and later rescued.The Appelbee family was on holiday in Quindalup, 200km (125 miles) south of Perth, when strong winds pushed their vessels offshore from Geographe Bay on Friday afternoon. Continue reading...
Epstein’s help sought in bid to meet Chuck Schumer, files reveal
Email exchange shows Epstein sought to arrange meeting between top Democrat and US Virgin Islands representative.
Here’s why Israel is allowing record murder rates in its Palestinian towns
Israel tolerates violence against Palestinian citizens to push them out, and weaponises anti-Semitism to pull Jews in.
Boycotting India at T20 World Cup to support Bangladesh: Pakistan PM Sharif
'There should be no politics in sport,' Sharif says, referring to the recent India-Bangladesh cricket crisis.
Russia-Ukraine war live: Second day of US-led war talks start in UAE
As fighting rages, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators continue US-brokered talks in UAE after 'productive' first day.
Rethinking Shakespeare in Shanghai
A recent production of “Othello” proves that small creative flowers can grow between the dreary slabs of cultural concrete laid by the Communist Party.
South Sudan hospital hit by government air strike, MSF says
Medical NGO says targeted attacks have forced the closure of hospitals, while UN says 280,000 displaced in Jonglei.
Greens senator claims One Nation the party of ‘billionaires, not battlers’ – as it happened
This blog is now closedTerrorism charge laid over alleged attempted bombing at Invasion Day rally in PerthGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWong says she understands there are many different views held over Herzog’s visit with some, including the Palestine Action Group, still planning to protest Herzog’s arrival in Sydney next week.Asked whether those groups should be allowed to protest, Wong says:We are a country, a democracy where we know people have differences of views, and I do understand very keenly that people have different views about this visit. There is a depth of feeling in different communities across Australia. We see that, we feel that. What I would ask people to recall is the context and circumstances of this visit and the purpose of it, which is to honour the victims of the antisemitic terror attack.I really do understand the depth of feeling about this visit, the depth of feeling in the community about what we’ve seen in Gaza, which is why we’ve been so clear about working, we’re pressing for peace with others in the international community for civilians to be protected and for aid to flow.We always consider legal advice in relation to our obligations. I’ve made the point. We have invited him.I have said previously that Israel will be judged by the International Court of Justice on its compliance with the Genocide Convention. And I’ve also said previously that it must accept its responsibility for the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Continue reading...
Panama’s president hits back after China threat in canal ports row
President Mulino responds to China, insists his country upholds the rule of law and and has an independent court system.