Month: April 2023

Read More AirMedpatient transfer plane forced into emergency landing in Brisbane rail corridor with cause unknown Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A pilot was left with only minor injuries after their light plane crash landed on to a rail corridor south of Brisbane. The aircraft, an AirMedpatient…

Read More The administration’s proposed rule for Title IX antidiscrimination laws would prevent states from ‘categorically’ banning trans student athletes The administration’s proposed rule for Title IX antidiscrimination laws would prevent states from ‘categorically’ banning trans student athletes

Read MoreWhat drove the Iordache family to make a desperate bid to reach the US from Canada?What drove the Iordache family to make a desperate bid to reach the US from Canada?

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Read MoreA selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Read MoreIsraeli forces conducted airstrikes on the Gaza Strip after militants in Lebanon fired rockets into northern Israel. It all follows several days of violence and unrest in Jerusalem. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from the region.Israeli forces conducted airstrikes on the Gaza Strip after militants in Lebanon fired rockets into northern Israel. It all…

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Read More Donald Trump was to blame for the deadly 2021 withdrawal from Kabul, President Joe Biden’s administration claims More than a year and a half since the end of America’s longest-ever war, President Joe Biden’s administration has attributed the chaos and deadly violence that arose during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan to former President…

Read More IDF warplanes bombed the Palestinian city in “revenge” for rockets fired from Lebanon Israeli planes began bombing Gaza in the early hours of Friday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed the Palestinian group Hamas for Thursday’s rocket attack from Lebanese territory.  “The IDF is currently striking in Gaza,” Israeli Defense Forces tweeted at…

Read More The prime minister blamed Palestinian groups for a barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon The enemies of Israel will “pay a price” regardless of internal disagreements over the government’s judicial overhaul, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised in an emergency cabinet meeting on Thursday. “We will strike our enemies and they will pay the…

Read More At least five other people taken to hospital with injuries as result of blaze in block of flats in Newham A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in a fire at a block of flats in east London, police have said. At least five other people were…

Read More Grammy-winning rapper was found dead six months ago at friend’s home in Los Angeles Grammy-winning rapper Coolio died from a fentanyl overdose, his manager said on Thursday, six months after the musician was found dead at a friend’s home in Los Angeles at the age 59. Born Artis Leon Ivey Jr, Coolio was…

Read MoreThe attack, which saw 34 rockets fired into northern Israel, comes at a time of rising tension.The attack, which saw 34 rockets fired into northern Israel, comes at a time of rising tension.

Read MoreJustin Jones said the vote was “a farce of democracy”. Republicans likened him to the US Capitol rioters.Justin Jones said the vote was “a farce of democracy”. Republicans likened him to the US Capitol rioters.

Read More For Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, a life-long friendship has also fostered an award-winning, critically acclaimed creative partnership and a rich shared body of work. Since 1989, Damon and Affleck have appeared in nine movies together, including Good Will Hunting, a coming-of-age film the pair not only starred in, but wrote the screenplay…

Read MoreThe decision comes amid a proliferation of anti-trans rights bills promoted by Republican lawmakers across the country.The decision comes amid a proliferation of anti-trans rights bills promoted by Republican lawmakers across the country.

Read More The United Nations has a difficult balancing act in Afghanistan. The humanitarian needs are great. But the Taliban are no longer allowing female Afghan aid workers to deliver assistance. The United Nations has a difficult balancing act in Afghanistan. The humanitarian needs are great. But the Taliban are no longer allowing female Afghan…

Read More NPR’s Adrian Florido speaks with NBA player Patty Mills, point guard now of the Brooklyn Nets, about his work in organizing the Indigenous Basketball Association in his native Australia. NPR’s Adrian Florido speaks with NBA player Patty Mills, point guard now of the Brooklyn Nets, about his work in organizing the Indigenous Basketball…

Read More Banned in Pakistan, the film Joyland chronicles a young married man’s travails after he gets a job as a backup dancer in a revue featuring a trans performer. Banned in Pakistan, the film Joyland chronicles a young married man’s travails after he gets a job as a backup dancer in a revue featuring…

Read More Stormy Daniels has said that she gets death threats from people who seem as dedicated to their cause as “suicide bombers” while the amount of abuse from Trump supporters has escalated following the former president’s arraignment on charges stemming from hush money paid to the porn actor. Stormy Daniels has said that she…

Read More Democrats have taken aim at Clarence Thomas, alleging he failed to disclose two decades’ worth of luxury trips from a Republican donor Democrats in the US Congress are demanding Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas face serious consequences up to and including removal from the bench, after a ProPublica investigation on Thursday claimed he…

Read More It’s been more than a year since the U.S. launched its battle against high inflation. Yet, nearly every grocery item still costs more than it did in the past. A bag of potato chips that could have been purchased for $5.36 last year will cost you $6.17 today. A dozen eggs that used…

Read More Donald Trump has come under fire for lashing out at Judge Juan Merchan, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and their families following his indictment, arrest and arraignment Donald Trump has come under fire for lashing out at Judge Juan Merchan, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and their families following his indictment, arrest and arraignment

Read More Adult actress admits she expected to be ‘excited’ to see former president arraigned in New York Adult actress admits she expected to be ‘excited’ to see former president arraigned in New York

Read More Royal Mail workers have been involved in prolonged industrial action since last year over low pay and unsatisfactory conditions The UK’s postal service, Royal Mail, has issued an apology after employees on strike were told they would receive substantial raises in what turned out to be an April Fools’ prank. A poster displayed…

Read More Orders given by former president Donald Trump in the waning days of his administration left President Joe Biden “severely constrained” in how he handled the US withdrawal from Afghanistan after two decades of war, an interagency review of the disastrous exit has found. Orders given by former president Donald Trump in the waning…

Read MoreAdvanced economies face challenges of high inflation, poorer nations burdened by debt, IMF head says.Advanced economies face challenges of high inflation, poorer nations burdened by debt, IMF head says.

Read More The boy’s family reportedly fled the country for Turkey and possibly onward to India The boy’s family reportedly fled the country for Turkey and possibly onward to India

Read More A New York judge warned he may impose a gag order if he continued to use threatening language towards people involved with prosecuting his case. Hours later, the former president went even further, Richard Hall reports A New York judge warned he may impose a gag order if he continued to use threatening…

Read MoreThe three lawmakers led protests from the House floor after the deadly Nashville school shooting.The three lawmakers led protests from the House floor after the deadly Nashville school shooting.

Read More Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan won the 2023 TIME100 poll, in which readers voted for the individuals they felt most deserved a spot on TIME’s annual list of the most influential people. Stars and noteworthy figures also featured on the poll included actor Michelle Yeoh, athlete Serena Williams, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and…

Read More The former president publically thanked his family for their support following his historic arrest and court appearance this week The former president publically thanked his family for their support following his historic arrest and court appearance this week

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Read More FBI and federal prosecutors launch civil rights investigation into death of 17-year-old Dalaneo Martin FBI and federal prosecutors launch civil rights investigation into death of 17-year-old Dalaneo Martin