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As a hate-filled kid, I turned to far-right ideology. Now I help others avoid that path | Matthew Quinn

In Sydney’s suburbs, I fell in with other traumatised loners – and we found scapegoats for our rage. A trip into the city changed everythingIn this series, writers share how they countered the rise of extremist ideologies around the worldI grew up in a predominantly white Christian community in Sydney’s western suburbs. I was a pretty traumatised, messed-up kid. I had a lot of anger, mostly towards the people closest...

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Shock as Malaysia teacher tells β€˜stupid’ pupil struggling with dialect to β€˜go back to China’

Teacher tells complaining relative of abused student that she would call police to track him down because he had β€˜invaded her privacy’.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ghana: Help Purge Judiciary of Perceived Corruption Tag - President to GBA

[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to help purge the judiciary of perceived corruption.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Imamoglu's lawyer detained amid ongoing protests in Turkey

Nearly 1,900 people have been arrested in ongoing protests sparked by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The Turkish government has also continued its crackdown on the press amid the demonstrations.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Liberia: Majority Bloc Speaker Richard Koon Sued By Wife for Allegedly Withholding Rental Income From Family

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Angeline Mamie Worloh Koon, the wife of Majority Bloc's Speaker Richard N. Koon, has filed a lawsuit in the Commercial Court, seeking a proper accounting of the income generated from their joint property.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Politics with Michelle Grattan: It’s on – tracking policies and truth in advertising in the 2025 election

After months of speculation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dissolved parliament and called a federal election for May 3. Michelle Grattan speaks with political editor Amanda Dunn about the close…

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

West Africa: Respect the Impending Ruling of the Supreme Court - Ecowas Urges Govt, Lawmakers

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on all parties embroiled in the political standoff in Liberia's House of Representatives to respect the impending ruling of the Supreme Court and uphold the nation's democratic principles. The regional body is emphasizing the importance of dialogue and legal procedures in resolving the leadership dispute that has...

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Rights Group Raises Alarm Over 'Escalating' Human Rights Violations

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) has sounded the alarm over a significant rise in human rights violations across Liberia in 2024, marking a troubling increase compared to previous years.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp freezes fares for first time since 2023 formula reform

The freeze takes into account affordability, company’s profitability and wage index for transport sector workers.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Myanmar quake strikes China’s belt and road heartland: how bad is it?

Deadly quake prompts worries about Sino-Myanmar pipelines, a strategic overland route for China’s oil and gas imports from the Middle East.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Award-winning director Soi Cheang appointed to Hong Kong Film Development Council

β€˜Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ director will advise on local film production, nurturing talent, expanding markets and building audiences.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

TikTok Shop to expand to Germany, France, Italy next week amid uncertainty in US

The move marks a major expansion of the short-video app’s e-commerce operations in Europe as it faces a looming ban in its largest market.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Top French court ruling paves way for Le Pen to be barred from presidential run

The decision concerns an official from the overseas territory of Mayotte but has the potential to impact the far-right leader’s embezzlement trial.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

China risks US reaction by intervening in Panama Canal ports sale, former senior diplomat says

Daniel Kritenbrink tells Post that Beijing should treat the transaction as a private deal, the first comment of its kind by a former top official.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why does Hungary's Viktor Orban support Serbian nationalism?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's support for separatist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik poses a threat to Europe's security and is frustrating allies. What's behind his strategy?

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

As Hegseth visits Manila, Beijing warns outsiders against meddling in South China Sea

β€˜Those who willingly become pawns will inevitably be discarded,’ Chen Xiaodong, foreign vice-minister, tells Boao Forum panel.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How Should You Clean Your House After It’s Engulfed in Wildfire Smoke?

In the aftermath of January’s Los Angeles wildfires, researcher Elliott Gall got an email from someone who had returned home after evacuating. They wanted to know what to do with their mattresses, which had been exposed to smoke. Should they wash them, air them out, dispose of them? He couldn’t give one clear recommendation. β€œIt’s […]

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

The International Commodity Summit 2025 welcomes the Port of Cape Town Inclusion in RFI for private sector partnerships.

The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) has welcomed the decision by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to support the Port of Cape Town’s inclusion in the government’s Request For Information (RFI) process. The ICS2025 notes that this initiative aimed to gauge private sector interest in partnerships could enhance the efficiency and operations of the port […]

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Hong Kong customs seizes 145kg of suspected gold bars worth HK$110 million in plane cargo

Officers find bullion hidden in 14 suitcases with Russian doll-like arrangement of smaller ones within each of them.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ovechkin set for NHL goal record but Putin link casts shadow

Alexander Ovechkin is closing in on the record for the most goals scored in the National Hockey League. While his achievement is being applauded by most, for some, his support of Vladimir Putin leaves a sour taste.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ovechkin breaks NHL goal record but Putin link casts shadow

Alexander Ovechkin has set a new record for most goals scored in the National Hockey League. While his achievement is being applauded by most, for some, his support of Vladimir Putin leaves a sour taste.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How Nature Enabled Freedom for Groundbreaking American Women

From our collaborating partner β€œLiving on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Paloma Beltran with Tiya Miles, a professor of history at Harvard and author of β€œWild Girls: How the Outdoors Shaped the Woman Who Challenged the Nation.” Harriet Tubman talked about how she was a β€œneglected weed.” She recognized the way […]

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Myanmar, Thailand quake: Everything you need to know about earthquakes

Central Myanmar was struck by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, with tremors reaching Thailand and south-west China. Why are these regions more at risk than others?

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Novo Nordisk says copycat compounders are hurting Wegovy sales, may take legal action

Novo Nordisk said Thursday that the rampant growth of the U.S.' compounded drug industry was hurting Wegovy sales, and warned it was considering legal action against companies it believes to be violating its intellectual property.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump’s executive orders will be no match for markets in grip of fear

Investors’ behaviour promises to thwart Trump’s economic agenda, just as they have forced past administrations to scramble for rescues.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Denmark considered U.S. one of its closest allies. Now many Danes are refusing to buy American

A movement in Denmark to boycott American goods reflects the current mood of the population of nearlysix million, which feels alienated and even threatened by the messaging coming from the U.S.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Man who hit girlfriend in head tells Hong Kong court he didn’t intend to kill

β€˜I plead not guilty to murder, but I plead guilty to manslaughter,’ defendant says.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Superfans and spiderman: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

β€˜Goofy’: declassified 1994 files show how world powers doubted North Korea’s Kim Jong-il

Newly released files show experts from the US and Russia were sceptical he could hold onto power in the wake of his father’s sudden death.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US Air Force nominee wants total drones approach to counter mainland China

Troy Meink tells confirmation hearing that the Pentagon needs to shorten acquisition timelines or PLA will continue to close the gap.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Weather tracker: Heavy rain alerts in Queensland as floods cut off towns

Wettest March day for 15 years in some parts of northern Australian state, while storms and hail hit MediterraneanMore heavy rain has hit Queensland, Australia, just weeks after the devastation of Cyclone Alfred. Much of north and central Queensland was put under severe weather alert for heavy rainfall earlier this week, as six-hourly rainfall totals of 30-60mm were anticipated, with the risk of seeing up to 120mm...

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Conflict in India’s Manipur Takes a New Turn With Intra-Community Clashes

In recent weeks, Meitei militias have clashed, as have Zomi and Hmar groups that came together against the Meitei majority.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan: Put Rights at Center of Border Deal

Click to expand Image Top left:The wreckage of a Tajik ambulance that was attacked near a bridge by the Kyrgyz-Tajik border in Chorbog, on September 16, 2022. 2022 Jean-Baptiste Gallopin/Human Rights Watch. 2022 Jean-BaptisteGallopin/Human Rights Watch.Top right:Thecourtyard of the house of an83-year-oldwoman from Khistevarz (Tajikistan), who was killed on September 16, 2022, when an artillery shell hit the house....

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Australian election called for 3 May – as it happened

This blog is now closed.Who is leading in the election polls?See all our Australian election 2025 coverageAnywhere but Canberra: Australian voters on what matters to themGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGovernment to enter caretaker modeSo what does this mean? Continue reading...

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Tech war: China’s top foundry SMIC reports revenue growth in 2024, but net profits plunge

Full-year revenue grew 27 per cent to US$8 billion but net profit plunged 45.4 per cent to US$493 million.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post