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Read MoreThe ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.

Read More Teresa O’Sullivan says 2019-20 fire season ‘unprecedented in scale and intensity’ when delivering findings regarding 25 deaths New rules for the use of firefighting aircraft, better alert systems and remodelling risk classifications are among the recommendations from a coronial inquiry into the Black Summer bushfires in New South Wales. The inquiry examined 25…

Read MoreApple CEO Tim Cook among executives expected to attend meeting, according to Wall Street Journal report.Apple CEO Tim Cook among executives expected to attend meeting, according to Wall Street Journal report.

Read More The jaw-dropping collapse of Baltimore’s well-trafficked Francis Scott Key Bridge resulted after a rare set of circumstances — but still highlights how shipping and structural changes could save lives in the future as industries modernize, writes Sheila Flynn The jaw-dropping collapse of Baltimore’s well-trafficked Francis Scott Key Bridge resulted after a rare set…

Read More A major bridge in Baltimore snapped and collapsed after a container ship rammed into it, sending a construction crew and five vehicles plummeting into the frigid water below, officials said. A major bridge in Baltimore snapped and collapsed after a container ship rammed into it, sending a construction crew and five vehicles plummeting…

Read More A mountain lion killed a man and seriously wounded his brother last weekend in northern California A mountain lion killed a man and seriously wounded his brother last weekend in northern California

Read More White House has so far managed to cancel more than $143bn of student debt White House has so far managed to cancel more than $143bn of student debt

Read More Just 2% of continent’s gas capacity has planned retirement date despite pledges to decarbonise, study shows Europe’s “tone-deaf” expansion of fossil gas is accelerating climate breakdown and increasing reliance on hostile regimes, campaigners have warned. Just four of Europe’s gas-fired power plants have a retirement plan and new projects will increase the continent’s…

Read More Federal investigation comes amid multiple lawsuits including singer Cassie accusing him of rape and physical abuse The rapper and mogul Sean Combs is facing mounting legal troubles after federal agents searched his properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of a sex-trafficking investigation. On Monday morning, US Department of Homeland Security agents…

Read MoreIsrael says the ceasefire demand led Hamas to reject a deal, but the US calls the claim inaccurate.Israel says the ceasefire demand led Hamas to reject a deal, but the US calls the claim inaccurate.

Read MoreIsrael says the ceasefire demand led Hamas to reject a deal, but the US calls the claim inaccurate.Israel says the ceasefire demand led Hamas to reject a deal, but the US calls the claim inaccurate.

Read More The raids on the homes in Los Angeles and Miami were carried out by US Homeland Security agents The raids on the homes in Los Angeles and Miami were carried out by US Homeland Security agents

Read More One body has been recovered from the Patapsco River after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on Tuesday, 26 March, a Baltimore city council member has said. One body has been recovered from the Patapsco River after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on Tuesday, 26 March, a Baltimore city council member has…

Read More A TikTok user sporting a black eye said she had been hit by a stranger in New York City, echoing multiple other reports posted on the platform. A TikTok user sporting a black eye said she had been hit by a stranger in New York City, echoing multiple other reports posted on the…

Read More As the country’s highest court weighs whether to overturn the approval of widespread abortion medication, pro-choice religious advocates and medical professionals alike are protesting restrictions on reproductive healthcare, Katie Hawkinson reports As the country’s highest court weighs whether to overturn the approval of widespread abortion medication, pro-choice religious advocates and medical professionals alike…

Read More Scheme was founded in 2012 to prevent at-risk children being enticed by Italy’s most powerful mafia, the ’Ndrangheta A project to save children from Italy’s biggest mafia by removing them from mob families is being extended to organised crime groups in Sicily and Naples, the justice ministry has announced. The scheme aims to…

Read MoreHow events unfolded when a cargo ship crashed into and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge.How events unfolded when a cargo ship crashed into and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Read More Paris has always “fought against Islamist terrorism,” President of the National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet said The French National Assembly observed a minute of silence before its session on Tuesday, in a tribute to the victims of last Friday’s deadly terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue outside of Moscow. The assault…

Read More Those with first-hand experience of the disease tell Mike Bedigan that awareness about the devastating effects of the disease is still shockingly minimal, even within the medical community Those with first-hand experience of the disease tell Mike Bedigan that awareness about the devastating effects of the disease is still shockingly minimal, even within…

Read MoreVideo obtained by Reuters shows people rushing towards the aid drop as it landed in the sea.Video obtained by Reuters shows people rushing towards the aid drop as it landed in the sea.

Read More Aid workers on the ground say action is needed now, as Israel says UN demand for a truce has damaged negotiations Aid workers on the ground say action is needed now, as Israel says UN demand for a truce has damaged negotiations

Read More At least six workers still missing after major highway bridge is partially destroyed by giant cargo ship in the dead of night At least six workers still missing after major highway bridge is partially destroyed by giant cargo ship in the dead of night

Read More Images of bombed buildings have turned the world against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war, the ex-president has declared Former US President Donald Trump has warned that Israel is “losing a lot of support” and must “finish up” its war in Gaza before its reputation declines any further. The comments represented a rare moment…

Read More Rescuers in desperate search for missing people are Singapore-flagged container ship crashed into the bridge Rescuers in desperate search for missing people are Singapore-flagged container ship crashed into the bridge

Read More The Labor minister will present the proposed legislation to the lower house this morning. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The 3G network shutdown is looming, however at this point, there is a better than even chance it will be delayed.…

Read MoreUnited States abstains from vote but does not use veto, allowing resolution to pass.United States abstains from vote but does not use veto, allowing resolution to pass.

Read MoreMerchants have long accused the payment networks of charging inflated ‘swipe fees’ when shoppers use their cards.Merchants have long accused the payment networks of charging inflated ‘swipe fees’ when shoppers use their cards.

Read More ROME, Mar 26 (IPS) – Extreme sports are not just for young people. Climate activism isn’t either. Yamandù Pagliano is proof. Read the full story, “Parents Harness Pedal and Wind Power To Demand Climate Action”, on globalissues.org → ROME, Mar 26 (IPS) – Extreme sports are not just for young people. Climate activism…

Read More She left behind a tough California childhood to thrive as an adult at the cross-section of tech, law and society – running multi-million-dollar businesses while hobnobbing with (and marrying) the world’s most powerful. Now the 38-year-old is rumoured to be making a White House bid herself alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr – so…

Read More ‘I wanted someone who would honour the traditions of our nation, as a nation of immigrants, who also understand that to be a nation we need to secure borders,’ Kennedy says of Shanahan ‘I wanted someone who would honour the traditions of our nation, as a nation of immigrants, who also understand that…

Read MoreThe search for survivors continues in Baltimore after a cargo ship ramming caused a bridge to collapse.The search for survivors continues in Baltimore after a cargo ship ramming caused a bridge to collapse.

Read More It was fully expected that Israel would be displeased that the United States abstained on a United Nations resolution calling for a Gaza ceasefirel—instead of blocking it with a veto. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reaction was outright ridiculous, as he announced he won’t send his top advisors to Washington for talks about…

Read More Manhattan prosecutors requested the order, citing the ex-president’s ‘inflammatory’ remarks that fuelled threats Manhattan prosecutors requested the order, citing the ex-president’s ‘inflammatory’ remarks that fuelled threats

Read More Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked wealthy Silicon Valley lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his running mate, he announced Tuesday. “I’m bringing on someone with deep inside knowledge of how big tech uses AI to manipulate the public,” Kennedy said. “I want a partner with strong ideas about how to reverse…

Read More A spokesperson for Brennan’s Pub says the bar’s current owners have consulted with local turtle experts and has invested heavily in the animals’ well being A spokesperson for Brennan’s Pub says the bar’s current owners have consulted with local turtle experts and has invested heavily in the animals’ well being