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US military faces โreadiness crisisโ to modernise as China advances: Pentagon
Top brass eye speeding up integration of manned and unstaffed systems to overcome shortfalls in shipbuilding, other areas.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:
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El Salvador: Prominent Human Rights Defender Arrested
Ruth Lรณpez. El Diario de Hoy (Washington, DC) โ Authorities inEl Salvador have arrested the prominent human rights lawyer Ruth Eleonora Lรณpez, Human Rights Watch said today.On May 18, 2025, at 11 p.m., Salvadoran police arrested Lรณpez at her home in San Salvador. Prosecutors are accusing Lรณpezโwho currently serves as the Director of Anti-Corruption and Justice at Cristosal, one of the leading human rights...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Noem fumbles definition of habeas corpus
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stumbled Tuesday when asked to define habeas corpus, the constitutionally protected right to unlawful detention.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Cheers star George Wendt dies aged 76
George Wendt, who played the affable, beer-loving bar fly Norm on the hit 1980s comedy Cheers, has died aged 76.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Mercenary firm set to oversee Gaza aid for Israel goes on LinkedIn hiring spree
Mercenary firm set to oversee Gaza aid for Israel goes on LinkedIn hiring spree Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:19 Private military contracting firm advertises for hires with experience in 'Middle East field work', video technology and Arabic language skills Armed men stand guard at a checkpoint manned by US and Egyptian security at the Netzarim Corridor on Salah al-Din road in central Gaza, on 29...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Councils join forces to oppose Victoria's emergency services levy
Victorian councils say they do not have the resources to collect or enforce a new tax which has sparked protests in Melbourne and the regions.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Rubio warns Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'
The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:The public service has a much smaller gender pay gap than the private sector. Itโs a big achievement
The public sector shows having a gender balance at senior levels can make a big difference to pay outcomes.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:โOutdated and irrelevantโ: what do young Australians think of their schooling?
A survey of more than 4,000 Year 12 students suggests young people want schools to focus less on uniform rules and more on preparing for life after school.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:The Queensland melioidosis outbreak is still growing. Whatโs keeping this deadly mud bug active?
So far there have been 221 cases of melioidosis and 31 deaths from the disease in 2025. A microbiologist explains what to know about this infection.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:For making stars, itโs not just how much gas a galaxy has that matters โ itโs where itโs hiding
A new, more detailed study of 1,000 distant galaxies explains why some gas-rich galaxies donโt produce as many stars as youโd expect.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Spotify continues to change music. Whatโs next โ will AI musicians replace music made by humans?
Spotify officially claims it was started because its founders โlove music and piracy was killing itโ. But a new book argues this is rewriting history.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Domestic violence burns cases 'reasonably common' researchers say
Mother-of-four Roia Atmar says that her husband burned her in a bid to disfigure her so "nobody else would look at me". Researchers say domestic burns violence cases like hers are often under-reported for reasons including fear and shame.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Uganda confirms military trials for civilians despite Supreme Court ruling
President Yoweri Museveniโs government has frequently defended military trials, citing national security concerns.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Chile: The King of Mexican Cuisin
The chile pepper, a fundamental ingredient in Mexican gastronomy, continues to dominate traditional and modern culinary creations, cementing its status as the โking of Mexican cuisine.โ Diversity of Chiles and Regional Identity Mexico boasts 64 native varieties, each contributing distinct flavors, aromas, and heat levels to traditional dishes. Among the most prestigious varieties are: Cultural [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Israeli troops storm village south of Nablus in occupied West Bank
Israeli troops storm village south of Nablus in occupied West Bank Israeli soldiers stormed the village of Salfit, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. Israel has ramped up its attacks across the occupied West Bank. Israeli settlers earlier on Tuesday wounded three Palestinians with gunfire in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Chicago newspaper prints a summer reading list. The problem? The books don't exist
TheChicago Sun-Timesis being roasted online after it confirmed that a freelancer used AI to generate a summer reading list made up of real authors and fake books. The newspaper called it "a learning moment for all of journalism." Meanwhile, the paper's union said it was "deeply disturbed" by what it called "this slop syndication."
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel
The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Parks service to focus on feral horse reproduction as population drops
The fourth Kosciuszko National Park wild horse survey within five years is now estimating that less than 6,000 remain as of 2024 after "large efforts" to reduce numbers.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EU to sustain Radio Free Europe with emergency funding after Trump cuts
Outlet is one of several media services whose funding was cut by Trump administration amid aggressive downsizing effort.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Coalition split unlikely to impact Queensland's LNP
Queensland's Liberal National Party says it is "optimistic" an agreement will be reached between the two federal parties in the future.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UN says no aid distributed in the Gaza Strip
UN says no aid distributed in the Gaza Strip No aid has been distributed in the Gaza Strip, the UN said on Tuesday, despite Israel allowing some humanitarian aid to trickle into the besieged enclave. The UN said that Israel had allowed four trucks with baby food to enter the enclave, and a few dozen other trucks with flour, medicine, and nutrition supplies. However, the UN has not been able to distribute the supplies....
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:How dangerous are Syria's foreign fighters really?
The "Islamic State" group is encouraging foreign fighters in Syria to turn against the new government. Western leaders have also warned Syria about harboring foreign extremists. How much of a problem are they really?
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:From Congress to the Streets: Petroโs Bold Move to Let the People Decide on Labor Reform
The Battle for Labor Reform in Colombia The labor reform proposed by President Gustavo Petroโs government represents one of the significant attempts in recent years to transform Colombiaโs labor landscape, aiming to strengthen workersโ rights, reduce precarious employment, and promote social justice. However, the reform has faced fierce opposition from conservative sectors in Congress, leading [โฆ]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:China Treads Carefully in the Eastern Mediterranean
From Syria to Turkiye and Egypt to Israel, how is China navigating the web of very complex relations in the region?
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US not ruling out reopening embassy in Syria
US not ruling out reopening embassy in Syria Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 17:51 Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it was just security concerns preventing American diplomats from returning to Damascus US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as he testifies at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on 20 May 2025 (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Off The US's...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UK and EU ratchet up pressure on Israel over Gaza offensive
International criticism of the military campaign in the Palestinian enclave increases
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Israeli opposition leader criticises killing โchildren as a hobbyโ
Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan criticised the government at a press conference on Tuesday.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Kevin Spacey gets charity award at Cannes, says โglad to be working againโ
The event on the film festival sidelines marks another step in the rehabilitation of the Hollywood star dogged by sexual assault allegations.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EU decides to review its trade ties with Israel over Gaza
Amid growing pressure over Gaza, EU foreign ministers say they want to review their trade relations with Israel, but they have stopped short of announcing firm action.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UK foreign secretary slams Israelโs war on Gaza as trade deal paused
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy slammed the Israeli government for expanding its war on Gaza.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:India-Pakistan Crisis: Sri Lanka Navigates Neutrality Amid Strategic Anxieties
Indiaโs suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty has hit Sri Lankans hard. They are calling for caution in negotiating agreements with India.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Marco Rubio suggests US โengagementโ led to limited aid entering Gaza
US secretary of state appears to acknowledge that humanitarian assistance is not reaching Gaza in 'sufficient amounts'.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Berlin braces for clash with Brussels over power subsidies plan
A leaked memo reveals unease in Germanyโs economy ministry.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Watch: Fatal storms flood the south of France
At least three people have died in the flooding which swept across southern France.
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