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Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties
Qatar’s foreign ministry says diplomacy is essential to resolving global crises, welcoming Belgium and Rwanda’s restored diplomatic ties after 18 months of tensions over conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized
US President Trump met Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez at the UN General Assembly, discussing cooperation in energy, mining, and security following Maduro’s seizure by US forces.
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports
Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to three northern Tigray airports after Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport amid escalating regional conflict and military tensions.
White House press ban – what is the pool and why is it in a row with Trump?
A dispute between the Trump administration and major news outlets over White House press pool access has disrupted media coverage of presidential events, raising constitutional concerns about press freedom.
Can GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic cause vision loss? What we know about the risk
Dozens of lawsuits claim GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic caused vision loss through a rare eye condition, though scientific evidence remains mixed on the connection.
Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly
G7 foreign ministers call on Iran to stop arming Houthis in Yemen, citing threats to regional stability and global shipping as fighting escalates along the Red Sea coast.
Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak
The developing El Niño has become the strongest on record, with sea surface temperatures in the central-eastern Pacific exceeding previous measurements weeks before the anticipated peak later this year.
Superpowers cannot solve world’s problems, UN chief says in final general assembly address
Outgoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned in his final assembly address that superpowers lack the military, economic, and technological capacity alone to solve global crises, calling for a reformed multilateral system.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phone
The defense attorney for a Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three children has requested judicial investigation of a juror following a mistrial, citing concerns about phone use during deliberations.
Carney’s new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing closer ties with the European Union, with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposing associate membership status, as tensions with the United States escalate over tariffs.
Kohat: At least 21 killed in attack on mosque in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
At least 21 people, including 15 police officers and a child, were killed in a car-bomb and gun attack on a mosque in Kohat, Pakistan, with over 100 injured.
Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
French President Macron warned that Russian hybrid attacks against Europe have intensified, announcing plans to protect critical infrastructure and defense sites from cyberattacks and sabotage.
Flight chaos for hundreds of thousands was caused in ‘millisecond’ by software error
A software defect in the UK’s air traffic control system corrupted flight data in milliseconds, causing a six-hour outage last week that disrupted hundreds of thousands of passengers and led to mass flight cancellations across the UK and beyond.
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman after six decades
Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after six decades, handing leadership to his son Howard while transitioning to chairman emeritus.
Iranians rally in biggest show of defiance against US since war began
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians marched in Tehran on Friday in a government-organized rally showcasing a newly formed volunteer force pledging readiness to defend the country amid ongoing tensions.
Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in Virginia
Virginia has begun early in-person voting for the 2026 midterm elections, with other states following in coming weeks. Early voting options have expanded significantly across the country since 2000.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as trade negotiations continue
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated she had a productive conversation with Donald Trump regarding ongoing bilateral trade negotiations, expressing optimism about potential tariff reductions for Mexican exports.
Pentagon resumes paused testosterone policy amid medical experts’ concerns
The Pentagon has resumed a mandatory testosterone testing policy for male service members aged 30 and older, despite medical experts expressing concerns about potential health complications.
Two injured by Israeli shelling as troops advance in southern Lebanon
Israeli artillery shelling injured two people in southern Lebanon as troops advanced toward border towns and clashed with Lebanese forces amid ongoing occupation.
Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House
President Trump announced an immediate ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, claiming the outlets report false information, though he provided no specific examples.
Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’
Russian authorities designated acclaimed film director Andrey Zvyagintsev a “foreign agent” following his Cannes Film Festival win for a film about Ukraine mobilization and his criticism of the war.
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Townsville Workers Movement Pushes for Compensation Amidst Election Promises
Townsville workers are voicing their concerns about Clive Palmer’s campaign promises, namely a pledge to pay back Queensland Nickel entitlements to 800 workers who lost their jobs when the refinery closed in 2016. The problem: the money is set to be paid exactly 3...
New Research Reveals American Attitudes Towards Climate Change
A new survey published uncovers Americans’ thoughts and attitudes towards climate change, showing more 50 percent of Americans don’t know what The Paris Agreement is, a global initiative to combat climate change that President Donald Trump’s administration famously...
Police to Stop Search for Missing Snowshoers Off Vancouver’s North Shore
Five days was all it took for Vancouver police to stop the search for Roy Lee, 43 years old and Chun Lam, 64, two snowshoers who disappeared around Vancouver's North Shore Mountains on Christmas Day. This is the second high profile missing persons case in the North...
What Karl Marx and Donald Trump Have In Common: A Critique of Capitalism and a Socialist Solution for the American Worker
“Make America Great Again” and Trump’s message of hope for millions of “mid class” Americans left behind by global capitalism is a story told by an unlikely associate, Karl Marx. Tump’s message to bring back jobs to a class of Americans echos one of Marx’s main...