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Bolsonaro Leads Rally Demanding Amnesty for 2023 Coup Convicts After Hospital Release
Former president Jair Bolsonaro led a demonstration in Brasรญlia calling for amnesty for those imprisoned over the January 2023 attempted coup, highlighting the persistence of the far right and resistance within Brazilโs Congress. Related: Bolsonaro Stable In The ICU, But Still Unable To Receive Food By Mouth Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, recently discharged from [โฆ]
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The Spanish minister behind the push to halt arms deals with Israel
Meet Spain's minister for youth Sira Rego โ a former MEP of Palestinian descent. Rego has criticised Spainโs arms trade with Israel, exposing tensions inside the Pedro Sรกnchez-led coalition. She is demanding an arms embargo, enhanced oversight, and peace-focused policies, while also advocating for youth rights, housing reform, and greater EU democratic accountability.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Indonesian Cinema Booms as Industry Expands Beyond Classic Horror Formula
Rather than rely on the "scare tactics" of the past, the country's filmmakers are beginning to tackle more complex and ambitious subjects.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:In the age of the influencer, does the political backing of News Corp matter anymore?
Despite backing from the Murdoch-owned papers, the Coalition didnโt win the election. But itโs more complicated than simply old media versus new media.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Opposition Calls for Investigations Into Chivayo's Source of Wealth
[New Zimbabwe] FORMER legislator and opposition activist, Amos Chibaya, has called for a probe into businessman Wicknell Chivayo's source of wealth, which he says is long overdue.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Greensโ election hubris โ how the minor party lost its way and now its leader
The Greens will be searching for a new way forward and now a new leader, with Adam Bandt conceding he has lost his seat.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: Russia's temporary ceasefire begins
The 72-hour pause in fighting announced by Russia is set to last until midnight on Saturday. Meanwhile, Beijing and Moscow held talks about a second gas pipeline.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:โEveryone lives in fearโ: trapped between two warring nuclear giants, the people of Kashmir continue to suffer
Kashmir is one of the most heavily militarised places in the world. In recent weeks, Kashmiris have been subjected to detentions, increased surveillance and home demolitions.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Cardinals Begin Day 2: Vatican Conclave Continues Search for Next Pope
The anticipation gripping the Catholic world has reached a fever pitch as the cardinals tasked with electing a new pope prepared to retreat behind the heavy doors of the Vaticanโs Sistine Chapel for their second day of voting in the conclave. The process, steeped in tradition and secrecy, holds significant importance for the 1.4 billion [โฆ]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Xi Jinping Visits Russia: China-Russia Strategic Alliance in Response to Zelenskyโs Threats
Chinese President Xi Jinpingโs official visit to Russia strengthens the strategic alliance between China and Russia amid Ukrainian threats and in defense of the anti-fascist international order. Related: China Cuts Off U.S. Gas Imports and Prioritizes Alliance with Russia Amid Trade War Chinese President Xi Jinpingโs recent visit to Moscow marks a crucial moment in [โฆ]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Greece: Media Freedom in Crisis
Click to expand Image Newspapers hanging on a kiosk in the center of Athens, Greece on March 24, 2022. 2022 Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via AP The pervasive and deliberate constraints on journalism in Greece are creating an environment in which critical reporting is stifled, and self-censorship becomes the norm.Journalists face state surveillance, harassment, and intimidation by pro-government actors, and abusive...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Police treating Toowoomba fire as 'suspicious' after three children left dead โ video
A nine-year-old boy is believed to have died in a Queensland house fire while girls aged four and 11 died later in hospital from critical burns. The house, located in Toowoomba, about 130km west of Brisbane in the Darling Downs region, went up in flames on Wednesday morning Three children dead after suspicious fire in Toowoomba home Continue reading...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Children in need of โrescuingโ: challenging the myths at the heart of the global adoption industry
For decades, intercountry adoptees were told they were โabandonedโ, โrescuedโ or โunwantedโ. But these long-held stories are now under scrutiny.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Explore the new House of Representatives
Want to see how many women vs men there are in the new House of Reps? How many MPs under 40 or 60+? And how your state or territory voted? Get the full picture here.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles, says Seoul
North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:I took a 2-day 'vibe coding' class and successfully built a product. Here are my biggest takeaways
As a seriously non-technical person, I challenged myself to a two-day AI coding boot camp that promised I'd be able to build a fully functional app in 48 hours.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:EU 'blindfolded' by Greece on rule of law, rights watchdog says
The European Commission is being duped by the Greek government when it comes to its rule of law reports, says Human Rights Watch.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Australiaโs PM Albanese Bound For Indonesia on First Post-election Trip
Economic and security relations between Canberra and Jakarta have made significant advances over the past decade.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Inadmissible evidence: why a routine traffic stop and police photo went all the way to the Supreme Court
A recent decision by New Zealandโs highest court means police will need to be extra careful about how they obtain and use evidence in criminal investigations.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:What is a blood cholesterol ratio? And what should yours be?
Cholesterol tests check the components of fat in your blood and compare them to normal ranges. Your clinician might also use ratios to compare different types.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Pablo Grillo: Progress in His Recovery After Being Injured by Tear Gas in Buenos Aires
Pablo Grillo, a photographer injured by tear gas in Buenos Aires, shows remarkable recovery progress after 56 days in intensive care. His case raises important issues about police repression and human rights. Related: Argentine Police Repress Weekly Retiree Protests: Arrests and Pepper Spray Are Deployed Against Milei Government Critics Pablo Grillo, the photographer who was [โฆ]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:New taxes on super didnโt get much attention in the election campaign. But they could be tricky to implement
Self-managed super funds will bear the brunt of new proposals to tax unrealised capital gains.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Womenโs sports are fighting an uphill battle against our social media algorithms
Often, womenโs sport isnโt seen on usersโ digital media feeds. This is not a glitch, it is a structural flaw in how digital platforms serve content.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Trump names doctor-turned-wellness influencer Casey Means as new surgeon general pick
U.S. President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a physician-turned-wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Slams US Over Chaotic Repatriation Process as Only 71 Migrants Return
Venezuelan VP Diosdado Cabello criticizes US for disorganized migrant repatriation after only 71 of promised 244 returnees arrived. Calls for return of separated children intensify. Related: Venezuela to Resume On Sunday Repatriation of Its Migrants From the US Venezuela Condemns US for Chaotic Repatriation Process as Only 71 Migrants Return A recent incident has highlighted [โฆ]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Peruvian journalist gunned down by hitmen in Amazon
Journalist Raul Celis Lopez was shot by two men on a motorbike as he was traveling to work in Iquitos in the heart of the Amazon.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Ovarian cysts can be painful when they burst. When do you need to see a doctor?
The symptoms of a burst ovarian cyst can be similar to other serious conditions, such as appendicitis or an ectopic pregnancy.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Footage shows Joel Cauchi interviewed by police 15 months before Bondi Junction stabbings โ video
Police captured body-worn footage of an encounter with Joel Cauchi at his family home in Queensland on 8 January 2023, before he stabbed six people to death in Sydney's Bondi Junction. The footage, released by the NSW coroners court, shows Cauchi speaking with police, saying his father had taken away his knivesBondi Junction killer missed out on mental health care because police lacked resources and were โoverwhelmedโ...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Vietnamese Exports to the US Reach New Post-COVID High
The latest trade figures have increased pressure on Vietnamese negotiators who are attempting to allay U.S. concerns about the nations' lopsided trade balance.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:3 ex-Memphis police officers found not guilty of state charges in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted Wednesday of all state charges, including second-degree murder, in the January 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran from a traffic stop. His death sparked nationwide protests and prompted renewed calls for police reforms in the U.S.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:The Greensโ identity crisis: where to now for a party built on protesting against the status quo? | Paul Williams
Few genuinely expected the Greens to go backwards. The party must now do some serious soul-searching to work out what went wrongSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Liberals are not the only party left asking some difficult questions after last weekendโs federal election.With the Greens set to lose their leader, Adam Bandt, in a shock defeat in...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Pakistan vows revenge for air strikes, but signals willingness to de-escalate
As the world waits with bated breath to see what will happen next between India and Pakistan, there are signs the conflict between the two nuclear-armed states may have reached a plateau.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Is Ivory Coast's red card politics an own goal for democracy?
Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Forest home of โpolar dinosaursโ 120 million years ago in southern Australia recreated in detail for the first time
The new study shows what the polar regions might look like in the future as the planet warms.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Trump says he wonโt soften China tariffs ahead of trade talks
President Trump said Wednesday he was not considering softening the 145 percent tariff on imports from China. Reporters in the Oval Office asked if the president would consider reducing levies on the foreign nation, to which he succinctly responded, โNo.โ In early April, the Trump administration announced reciprocal tariff exemptions on electronics such as phones,...
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