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Sydney armed police start street patrols after Bondi Beach attack
Sydney has deployed armed police patrols in public spaces following a mass shooting at Bondi Beach last year that killed 15 people, including a child.
Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy is hospitalized with a stroke
Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke over the weekend. His office expects him to make a full recovery.
FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing’s long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service
The FAA approved Boeing’s 737 Max 10 for passenger service, clearing a major hurdle after nearly a decade of delays. The certification allows airlines to begin flying the larger narrow-body jet, with deliveries expected to start in 2027.
Websites taken down worldwide as critical PHP cyber-security update issued
Critical security flaws discovered in PHP programming language prompted governments and major websites worldwide to take systems offline Wednesday, with authorities urging immediate patching or temporary shutdowns.
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Tonnes of rotting food create unbearable stench in LA neighbourhood
A warehouse fire in Los Angeles left 85 million pounds of rotting food creating a severe odor problem that has frustrated residents and businesses in the Boyle Heights neighborhood for nearly two months.
The making of Auqib Nabi: Kashmir’s hardships to India’s Test cricket squad
Auqib Nabi became the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to earn an India Test call-up, replacing Jasprit Bumrah for the Sri Lanka series starting 15 August.
Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream
Perez Hilton, a prominent US blogger, was hospitalized in serious but stable condition after emergency services responded to reports of self-harm during a TikTok livestream from his Miami home.
Cyprus natural gas to supply Europe by first half of 2028, minister says, as EU seeks new sources
Cyprus’s natural gas from the Cronos undersea deposit is expected to supply European consumers by March 2028, according to the country’s energy minister, marking the first East Mediterranean gas delivery to European markets.
Costa Rican diplomat emerges as strong contender to be first female head of UN
Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan, whose parents were Holocaust refugees, has emerged as the leading candidate to become the UN’s first female secretary general.
Russian family denied asylum in Finland fear reprisals for pro-Ukraine activism
A Russian family faces deportation from Finland after being repeatedly denied asylum despite claiming threats of arrest and torture for their pro-Ukraine activism.
Myanmar rebuffs ASEAN call to free Aung San Suu Kyi, questions need for envoy
Myanmar’s military government rejected ASEAN’s call for Aung San Suu Kyi’s unconditional release and questioned the need for the organization’s special envoy, according to its foreign ministry statement.
Wildfire in Indonesian national park grows
Indonesia deployed hundreds of firefighters and aircraft to combat a major wildfire at Mount Bromo in East Java during an unusually dry season affecting the nation.
Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases risk
Nagasaki commemorated the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing on Sunday, with the mayor calling nuclear weapons an “absolute evil” and warning that nuclear deterrence increases war risks amid Japan’s shifting defense policies.
‘Like being in prison’: the ship crews stuck in Gulf since February
Thousands of seafarers remain trapped in the Persian Gulf since February as a US-led conflict with Iran continues, with recent attacks on vessels killing multiple crew members and raising safety concerns.
Can the Mounties regain Canada’s trust after race, sexism and public safety scandals?
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police face mounting pressure over contract policing arrangements expiring in 2032, amid scandals involving racism, sexual harassment, and public safety failures.
Biden hails robust jobs market as proof US economy is ‘strongest in the world’
The US added 353,000 jobs in January, significantly exceeding economist expectations of under 200,000, with unemployment at 3.7%, prompting President Biden to declare the economy the world’s strongest.