The New Syria
The country certainly still faces many challenges. But some things are now going right there — and those are worth our attention, too.
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Australia news live: Bragg says ‘every back yard’ could fit a new house or granny flat; firefighter dies in NSW
Shadow housing minister urges Liberals to seriously address housing affordability. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMinns said more than a dozen houses were lost on the Central Coast of NSW, but added the situation could have been much worse.I’m very grateful that people listen to police and firefighters, particularly on the Central Coast, because the situation could have been far, far worse.We lost more than a dozen houses, but no lives were lost on the Central Coast, and I think that’s because of the hard work and dedication of firefighters, but also the fact that members of the community were prepared, listened to emergency services, and got out when they were told to. Continue reading...
Troops and warplanes deployed in Benin after ‘failed coup attempt’
West African Ecowas forces sent to country after group of soldiers announced dissolution of government on state TVWest African troops were deployed to Benin on Sunday following what the country’s president described as an unsuccessful coup attempt.Benin’s president, Patrice Talon, said on Sunday that the situation was “totally under control” after security forces acted to end a coup attempt by a group of soldiers who attacked state institutions. Continue reading...
Benin Coup Attempt to Oust Talon Has Been Foiled, Interior Minister Says
A spokesman said 14 members of the military had been arrested. The West African country’s president, who was not seen for hours, appeared on television Sunday night and said the coup plot would “not go unpunished.”
Katy Perry Posts Photos With Justin Trudeau Amid Romance Rumors
Ms. Perry and Mr. Trudeau, the former prime minister of Canada, posed together in photos and videos on Instagram, making them “Instagram official.”
Democrats urge Pentagon to release video of strike on alleged drug boat
Trump team faces mounting pressure as members of Congress allege that the deadly attack was unlawfulUS Democrats on Sunday pushed the Trump administration to release video of a second strike on an alleged drug boat incapacitated in the Caribbean, continuing to escalate pressure on the Pentagon amid accusations the attack was unlawful.Eleven people died in the 2 September attack, including two men killed in a follow-up strike as they reportedly clung to wreckage for an hour. That killing has been met with intense scrutiny and accusations of war crimes after the Washington Post reported defense secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill them all”. Adm Frank Bradley of the US navy, who oversaw the attack, told lawmakers on Thursday there was no such order – and the Pentagon has defended the legality of the attack. Continue reading...
Gritty Palestine enter Arab Cup quarters as favourites Qatar crash out
Tunisia beat Asian champions Qatar 3-0, while Palestine draw with Syria to enter the quarterfinals for the first time.
Detained Georgia veteran deserves to stay in US after serving country, fiancee says
Jamaican-born US army veteran faces deportation as more non-US citizen military members are swept up by ICE raidsThe fiancee of a Jamaican-born, decorated US army veteran who is now facing deportation under the Trump administration says she hopes his story might inspire legislative action to restore immigration protections for former military members.“If you served this country, you deserve a chance to stay in this country,” said April Watkins, who is engaged to Godfrey Wade, one of tens of thousands who have been put in immigration detention under Donald Trump’s second presidency. “That is the hope for not only him but for any veteran who sits in a detention center. Look at their service that they gave this country and take that into consideration.” Continue reading...
Benin coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops, interior minister says
A presidential adviser tells the BBC that President Patrice Talon is in a safe location.
Leak Highlights Poor State of Louvre Infrastructure
Up to 400 documents have been damaged by the leak, according to Francis Steinbock, the deputy administrator of the museum. But no works of art were affected.