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Biden, Harris attend funeral for slain Minnesota lawmaker
Former President Biden and Vice President Harris attended the Saturday funeral of slain Minnesota lawmaker, state Rep. Melissa Hortman, in Minneapolis. A man impersonating a police officer shot and killed Hortman, her husband Mark and their golden retriever in an attack officials describes as “politically motivated.” State Sen. John Hoffman (D) and his wife Yvetter...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:
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Channel 4 to show Gaza war crimes documentary rejected by BBC
Channel 4 to show Gaza war crimes documentary rejected by BBC Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sat, 06/28/2025 - 20:30 A 'terribly hard to watch' film exposing Israeli attacks on Gaza hospitals finds a home on Channel 4 Palestinian doctors care for a girl who was wounded in Israeli strikes, at the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on May 15, 2025 (AFP) Off Channel 4 will broadcast Gaza: Doctors...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:What’s in the latest version of Trump’s ‘big bill’ Senate Republicans are trying to pass
At some 940-pages,the legislationis a sprawling collection oftax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, includingnew money for national defense and deportations.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:‘Real people, real families’: Coalition signals dramatic shift away from anti-immigration rhetoric of Dutton era
Exclusive: Shadow immigration minister promises a new tone when talking about migrants as Liberals work to rebuild support among multicultural communitiesAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal opposition will adopt a more empathetic approach to migrants that seeks to emphasise people’s positive contribution to Australia, says the new shadow...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Australia’s had two more years of gambling ad harm since the Murphy report. It’s time for Labor to show some courage | Zoe Daniel
The public wants the ads banned but the government keeps bowing to pressure. Now, with its whopping majority, what’s the excuse?Two years ago this week the Murphy report was delivered to the government, recommending the banning of gambling ads. And for two years the Albanese government has failed to act in the face of pressure from vested interests. Over those two years Australians have gambled away another $60bn.In...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:‘A superb place to sit and enjoy’: Ballarat church could be reborn as performing arts hub — if artists can raise $2m
The 160-year-old Uniting Church has been used as a arts space since its closure in 2023, but the lease expires next yearGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailHundreds of people packed the pews of the main chapel of Ballarat’s Neill Street Uniting church for its final service in February 2023. But some in the congregation, which had been meeting on the site since it began as a Methodist church in 1861, could...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Could the M6 be Sydney’s unbuildable motorway due to sinkholes and a reverse fault?
Work is expected to grind to a halt this week after the main contractor claimed twin tunnels couldn’t be completed due to ‘challenging ground conditions’Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 245-metre section of a new Sydney motorway tunnel plagued by sinkholes and a “challenging” geological feature will bring a $3.1bn transport project to a grinding...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:From freight to plate: The 'mind-boggling' journey of 'fresh' food
Most "fresh" food travels thousands of kilometres to be sorted, divvied up and, in some cases, sent back to the place it came from — at huge cost to farmers and shoppers. But some new options are starting to sprout.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Does your business have a Plan B for the Trump tariffs?
There are the countless other small-business owners who just keep their fingers crossed and hope against hope that nothing bad will happen. That's no way to run a business
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Updated Senate bill slashes wind and solar incentives – and adds a new tax
An updated draft of the Senate’s megabill text slashes tax incentives for wind and solar energy – and adds a new tax on future wind and solar projects. Theinitial draftreleased by Senate Republicans earlier this month cut the credit for any wind and solarprojects that did not “begin construction” by certain dates, while the latest...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Nikki Haley hails Trump for US strikes but warns ‘Iran is not done’
Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley offered her first praise for President Trump in several months in a Monday op-ed in Israel Hayom, an Israeli right-wing newspaper. She congratulated his decision to strike three Iranian nuclear sites but warned of further retaliation from Iran. “Those in America that worry about why these...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Protests erupt again in Venice over Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's lavish wedding
On the final day of celebrations for the wedding between the billionaire owner of Amazon and the US journalist, hundreds marched through Venice to protest against the exploitation of the historic Italian city.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Sheehy says he'll vote 'yes' to advance Trump megabill, but will lead push against land sales
Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) says he'll vote to advance President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," but will lead an amendment stripping the sale of public lands from the measure. Sheehy initially said he would vote against the motion to proceed because the bill includes language to sell millions of acres of public lands, becoming the fourth...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Ukraine says drones destroyed Russia’s helicopters, air defences in Crimea
Explosions rocked the Crimean airfield throughout the night as Ukraine targeted Russian aviation and defense assets.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Nicaragua and Mexico Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.7%, the Lowest in America
In May 2025, Nicaragua and Mexico recorded, according to official figures, one of the lowest unemployment rates on the continent, at 2.7%. RELATED: Nicaragua and China Break Ground on Landmark Solar Project to Power Water Access and Energy Sovereignty Nicaragua’s National Development Information Institute (INIDE) shows that the net employment rate in Nicaragua reached 97.3 […]
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Large crowd defies government ban to join Budapest Pride march
Hundreds of thousands risked steep fines to protest Viktor Orbán’s anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Gaza war death toll climbs to more than 56,400
Gaza war death toll climbs to more than 56,400 The total death toll from Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza has reached 56,412 since 7 October, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. More than 133,000 people have also been wounded the ministry said on Saturday.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:John Bolton writes off US strikes in Iran as Trump ‘campaigning‘ for Nobel Peace Prize
Former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton sharply criticized President Trump’s Iran strategy and expressed broad skepticism about the prospect of making peace with Tehran in a Friday appearance on the Financial Times podcast Swamp Notes. Bolton made clear that he supported the American airstrikes last week that targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities but also...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Commissioner and MEPs in Budapest to challenge Orban’s Pride ban
Commissioner Hadja Lahbib and 70 MEPs travelled to Hungary to protest the banning of the Pride march - but opposition leader Peter Magyar was absent.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Tillis becomes third GOP senator to oppose Trump’ s big, beautiful bill
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis (R) announced after a meeting with Senate GOP leaders and colleagues Saturday afternoon that he will vote “no” on both the motion to proceed and final passage of the Republican megabill to implement President Trump’s agenda because of deep cuts to federal Medicaid funding. Tillis said he wants Senate Republican...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:At least 81 Palestinian killed, 422 wounded by Israeli strikes
At least 81 Palestinian killed, 422 wounded by Israeli strikes Gaza’s Health Ministry says 81 people were killed and 422 others wounded in the past 24 hours as Israel’s assault on the besieged enclave continues. Hospitals are struggling to cope with the influx, while many victims remain trapped under rubble or lie in the streets, unreachable by emergency teams.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Can Thomas Massie survive Trump's swamp machine?
Rep. Thomas Massie is the last true Republican in Congress, standing up for the founding documents and refusing to be a sycophant to the establishment, and if he falls, the GOP will have lost the last trace of the ideals it once pretended to believe in.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Iran Helds the Funerals of Military and Scientists Killed by Israel
On Saturday, a national funeral is held in Tehran in honour of senior Iranian military officers and scientists killed in an Israeli attack during the “12-day war”. Early in the morning, a mourning crowd gathered in Enqelab Square to pay tribute to the 60 victims of the attack and express their condolences. RELATED: Trump’s Disrespect […]
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Hamas objects to US clause over Gaza truce, citing risk of renewed Israeli strikes
Hamas objects to US clause over Gaza truce, citing risk of renewed Israeli strikes Hamas has turned down a proposed amendment by the United States to the current ceasefire framework, saying the suggested language would give Israel a green light to restart its military campaign, according to Asharq Al Awsat. Citing sources close to the negotiations, the Saudi outlet reported that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff proposed...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Police fire tear gas as thousands protest against Serbia’s President Vucic
President Vucic maintains hold on power after months of protests over roof crash that critics say was linked to graft.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Former Israeli prime minister urges Gaza withdrawal for captive deal
Former Israeli prime minister urges Gaza withdrawal for captive deal Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has called for a full withdrawal from Gaza in exchange for the release of all captives held by Hamas. Speaking to Channel 12, Bennett proposed what he described as a “comprehensive deal” to break what he called a “terrible stagnation.” “In light of the terrible stagnation, I suggest we go for a...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Budapest Pride draws huge crowds in defiance of Orban legal threats
Tens of thousands have gathered for the LGBTQ march in Hungary's capital, despite a police ban and warning from PM Viktor Orban.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Protests in Kenya: Press freedom under fire
When young Kenyans demonstrated against authoritarian policies on Wednesday, the media was banned from reporting live. Observers say it’s a dangerous precedent that will only fuel the drive for a healthier democracy.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Kenya Gen Z protests see press freedom under fire
During recent protests by young Kenyans against authoritarian policies, the media was banned from reporting live. Observers have called it a dangerous precedent that will only fuel the drive for a healthier democracy.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Hortmans’ beloved dog Gilbert lay in state with slain Minnesota lawmaker and her spouse
Gilbert the golden retriever was home with Democratic leader and Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband when a gunman fatally shot the couple and mortally wounded their beloved dog. And he was with them again Friday when the Hortmanslay in stateat the Capitol in St. Paul.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Israeli raids kill three and wound two in southern Lebanon, says ministry
Israeli raids kill three and wound two in southern Lebanon, says ministry Lebanon’s Health Ministry has confirmed that three people were killed and two others wounded following a pair of Israeli drone strikes targeting two towns in the country’s south. The attacks, which struck separate locations, marked another deadly escalation along the Lebanese-Israeli border. The ministry did not immediately release further...
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Social Democrats bid farewell to Scholz
Olaf Scholz reflected on his years in government as the Social Democratic Party congress bids farewell to the former chancellor. He also warned against having any illusions about Russian President Vladimir Putin's plans.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Pretorius becomes SA's youngest Test centurion
Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes the youngest centurion in South African Test history as he makes a brilliant 153 on debut at the age of 19 years and 93 days.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Who decides who can have nuclear arms?
Have the actions of Israel and the US increased the risks that more countries will want them?
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:Israeli strikes kill 37 in Gaza, including nine children
Israeli strikes kill 37 in Gaza, including nine children At least 37 Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Saturday as Israeli forces launched fresh air and drone attacks across the enclave, Gaza’s civil defence said. Spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that 35 people lost their lives in seven separate strikes across various areas, while Israeli fire killed two more civilians waiting for food assistance in the Netzarim...
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