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Read More Solicitor general warns that ruling indefinite detention unlawful could turn federal circuit court into ‘refugee tribunal’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Asylum seekers would have a “constitutional right” to be released from immigration detention even if their fears are not well-founded, if the commonwealth loses…

Read More SUBSCRIBER+EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW — With a mere 1.2 million citizens, Estonia is among NATO’s smallest members, but its contributions to Ukraine have led the pack by a wide margin. Estonia’s military aid to Ukraine has reached 3.6 percent of GDP; by that metric, Denmark is the second most generous donor, at 2.4 percent; the…

Read MoreAsian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are slightly more likely than the overall adult population to believe in human-caused climate changeAsian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are slightly more likely than the overall adult population to believe in human-caused climate change

Read MoreStorms bring suspected tornadoes to at least 4 states; ABBA, Blondie and the Notorious B.I.G. among additions to National Recording RegistyStorms bring suspected tornadoes to at least 4 states; ABBA, Blondie and the Notorious B.I.G. among additions to National Recording Registy

Read More Residents of Ukraine’s second city tell of the impact of increasing Russian attacks targeting suburbs and power supplies Kharkiv is at risk of becoming “a second Aleppo” unless US politicians vote for fresh military aid to help Ukraine obtain the air defences needed to prevent long-range Russian attacks, the city’s mayor has warned.…

Read More Co-authors say ‘no-regrets policy’ would save consumers €2.8bn a year while cutting emissions by 48m tonnes Healthier ready-to-eat meals could cut EU emissions by 48m tonnes annually and save customers €2.8bn (£2.4bn) each year, as well as reducing disease, a report has found. Fast food and ready meals provide more than a sixth…

Read More Polls suggest Croatian Democratic Union could lose majority to Social Democrat-led coalition headed by populist president Croatian voters are going to the polls in a high-stakes parliamentary election that could significantly change the country’s pro-western stance on issues including European support for Ukraine in its battle against Russia. Polls suggest the conservative Croatian…

Read MoreLloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in wide-ranging discussion.Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in wide-ranging discussion.

Read MoreVoting under way in Solomon Islands election which is being closely watched by Australia, China and the United States.Voting under way in Solomon Islands election which is being closely watched by Australia, China and the United States.

Read MoreUS president blasts rival Donald Trump as an out-of-touch elitist on visit to key battleground state.US president blasts rival Donald Trump as an out-of-touch elitist on visit to key battleground state.

Read MoreAs India votes starting April 19, Modi’s dreams of record win hinge on a part of the country long immune to BJP charms.As India votes starting April 19, Modi’s dreams of record win hinge on a part of the country long immune to BJP charms.

Read More TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Former U.S. Sen. and two-term Florida Gov. Bob Graham, who gained national prominence as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee in the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks and as an early critic of the Iraq war, has died. He was 87. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Graham’s family announced the death Tuesday…

Read MoreIn the second 12 months on the front line the body count was nearly 25% higher than in the first year.In the second 12 months on the front line the body count was nearly 25% higher than in the first year.

Read More Rachael Dixon, 53, identified as person police believe died after ingesting a drink at Soul Barn in Clunes, near Ballarat Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Family members have paid tribute to a Melbourne woman who died after…

Read More National security adviser Jake Sullivan made the announcement as EU considers similar moves See all our updates on the Israel-Gaza war and wider Middle East crisis The US has said it will impose sanctions aimed at Iran’s missile and drone programme as well as the Revolutionary Guard and defence ministry in the next…

Read More Albanese government says overhaul will ensure military can project power further from Australian shores Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia is pouring an extra $50bn into defence spending over the next 10 years, as part of an…

Read More City records over 120mm of rain in a day, about as much as it expects in a year as rain floods highways and homes Heavy rains have hit the United Arab Emirates, flooding major highways and disrupting flights at Dubai international airport – in what the government has described as the largest amount…

Read More After a contentious redrawing of Alabama’s congressional map, two candidates will compete in November for a seat, and perhaps congressional control Shomari Figures, an attorney and Obama White House executive from a politically-prominent civil rights family, has won the Democratic nomination to run in Alabama’s redrawn second congressional district Tuesday night, defeating state…

Read More Australia Institute says 2021 analysis had 15-year timeframe when modelling of the invasive species is usually over 20 to 30 years Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The cost of a widespread fire ant outbreak may be far…

Read More Russian-born IT entrepreneur Pavel Durov said that he was “pressured” by the FBI during his stays in America The US government had wanted a backdoor to Telegram in order to potentially spy on its users, the social media platform’s founder Pavel Durov said in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson. The attention…

Read MoreThe 2,300km (1,429-mile) reef is in its fifth mass bleaching event since 2016 and aerial surveys reveal scale of damage.The 2,300km (1,429-mile) reef is in its fifth mass bleaching event since 2016 and aerial surveys reveal scale of damage.

Read MoreBudget proposes higher capital gains taxes and billions in spending on education, housing, jobs and mental health.Budget proposes higher capital gains taxes and billions in spending on education, housing, jobs and mental health.

Read More ‘This defendant’s deep-seated hatred led him to commit a firebombing and plan many other acts of violence, including starting a race war’ ‘This defendant’s deep-seated hatred led him to commit a firebombing and plan many other acts of violence, including starting a race war’

Read MoreThe firm had to ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet after a mid-air blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight.The firm had to ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet after a mid-air blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight.

Read More Military spokesperson says Nobel laureate is among prisoners to be moved out of prison as a precaution during hot weather Myanmar’s detained former leader and Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been moved from prison to house arrest, a spokesperson for the military government has said. “Since the weather is extremely hot,…

Read MoreIsrael is urging Western allies to punish Tehran for the missile and drone attack on its territory.Israel is urging Western allies to punish Tehran for the missile and drone attack on its territory.

Read More ACREÚNA/ORIZONA, Brazil, Apr 16 (IPS) – A bakery, fruit pulp processing and water pumped from springs are empowering women farmers in Goiás, a central-eastern state of Brazil. New renewable energy sources are driving the process. Read the full story, “Solar Power and Biogas Empower Women Farmers in Brazil”, on globalissues.org → ACREÚNA/ORIZONA, Brazil,…

Read MoreAn Arizona woman who accused former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault has been charged with defrauding the baseball playerAn Arizona woman who accused former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault has been charged with defrauding the baseball player

Read MoreO.J. Simpson’s longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quicklyO.J. Simpson’s longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly

Read MoreIran’s unprecedented weekend attack on Israel has changed the US political calculus in the region.Iran’s unprecedented weekend attack on Israel has changed the US political calculus in the region.

Read More Cair declares University of Southern California ‘cowardly’ for prohibiting Asna Tabassum from speaking at graduation The University of Southern California is facing intense backlash for their decision to prohibit the graduating class’s valedictorian from speaking at May’s commencement ceremony after she posted messages of support for Palestine on a social media account. In…

Read More Representatives told The Independent they do no believe Israel wants conflict with Tehran Representatives told The Independent they do no believe Israel wants conflict with Tehran

Read More Animal welfare advocates accuse circus of overworking the creature Animal welfare advocates accuse circus of overworking the creature

Read MoreColombia has stopped electricity exports to Ecuador as both countries grapple with diminished hydroelectric reservoirs.Colombia has stopped electricity exports to Ecuador as both countries grapple with diminished hydroelectric reservoirs.

Read More First jurors selected for ex-president’s hush money trial as DC Republicans threaten to kick out Speaker — again First jurors selected for ex-president’s hush money trial as DC Republicans threaten to kick out Speaker — again