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Read More NORFOLK, Va. — Like the other Founding Fathers, George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic — not a tyrant. And yet the nation will once again commemorate the first U.S. president on Monday, 292 years after he was born.…

Read MoreThe conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine underline deepening geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.The conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine underline deepening geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.

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Read More The Yemeni rebels have reportedly expanded their arsenal after promising to mirror Western “escalation with escalation” Yemen’s Houthi rebels have attempted to use a submersible drone for the first time, but it was destroyed in yet another wave of US-led coalition attacks on Yemeni soil over the weekend, the US Central Command has…

Read More Hundreds of sites including schools are being investigated by the EPA for asbestos removal amid the contaminated mulch crisis across NSW. This map shows confirmed contaminated parks and other locations Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Asbestos-contaminated mulch has potentially been used at hundreds of locations…

Read MorePolice retrieve 64 bodies after fighting breaks out between rival tribes in Papua New Guinea’s northern highlands.Police retrieve 64 bodies after fighting breaks out between rival tribes in Papua New Guinea’s northern highlands.

Read More LONDON — Atom bomb epic Oppenheimer won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor, at the 77th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, cementing its front-runner status for the Oscars next month. Gothic fantasia Poor Things took five prizes and Holocaust drama The Zone of Interest won three. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] British-born filmmaker…

Read More New England MP accuses opponents of exploiting issue for political gain, while footage emerges of deputy Nationals leader appearing to slur her words Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Barnaby Joyce has said he has given up drinking…

Read More Police say attack between neighbouring tribes led to mass deaths, marking an escalation in fighting in the country’s remote northern region Dozens of men have been killed in a fresh outbreak of tribal violence in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea, local police have said. George Kakas, Enga provincial police commander, told…

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Read More A two-state solution will jeopardize Israel’s security, according to PM Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has categorically rejected the idea of “unilateral recognition” of a Palestinian state, arguing that it will be a “massive and unprecedented reward to terrorism” that will prevent any prospects of a long-lasting peace in the future.…

Read More Nasser hospital, which was raided by Israeli forces last week, is ‘not functional anymore’ says the head of the World Health Organization Fighting, fuel shortages and Israeli raids have put Gaza’s largest still functioning hospital completely out of service, local and UN health officials have said. Nasser hospital in the southern city of…

Read More MEXICO CITY — Tens of thousands of demonstrators cloaked in pink marched through cities in Mexico and abroad on Sunday in what they called a “march for democracy” targeting the country’s ruling party in advance of the country’s June 2 elections. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The demonstrations called by Mexico’s opposition parties advocated for free…

Read More Austrac inquiry into Sportsbet, Ladbrokes and Bet365 could influence government regulation amid calls for total ban on gambling ads Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s biggest sports gambling companies should be prepared for a “wake-up call” as the financial crime watchdog finalises its investigation into…

Read MoreA war cabinet member says unless Hamas frees all hostages by 10 March an assault will begin in Rafah.A war cabinet member says unless Hamas frees all hostages by 10 March an assault will begin in Rafah.

Read More KATHMANDU, Feb 18 (IPS) – On a white canvas, people were painting different structures, objects and creatures in a range of colours. Kavita Sada Musahar’s creation was on its way to becoming a painting — with houses, humans, birds, trees and rivers — and a bright red heart. Read the full story, “Another…

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Read MoreThe Kenyan and Nigerian presidents face domestic criticism for their frequent trips abroad.The Kenyan and Nigerian presidents face domestic criticism for their frequent trips abroad.

Read MoreIsrael has vowed to press ahead with a ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where more than 1.5 million people, many of them displaced because of the war, are now living. Holly Williams has the latest.Israel has vowed to press ahead with a ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of…

Read More Accounting firm BDO also warns of future impact of fraudsters using artificial intelligence to rip off customers The amount of fraud committed in the UK more than doubled to £2.3bn in 2023, marking the second-biggest year for scams in the last two decades, according to a report that also warns of the future…

Read More Teaching unions say guidance includes practices already adopted and most schools already have policies in place Ministers have confirmed plans to ban the use of mobile phones in English schools, releasing guidance for headteachers which some unions said included practices that had already been widely adopted. However, one headteacher welcomed the Department for…

Read More Campaigners say system often entails trespassing on private land to reach free-to-roam areas and call for Scotland-style rules Hundreds of people campaigning for the right to roam in England are to descend on Dartmoor in an effort to highlight the limitations of the country’s system. More than 90 years since the mass trespass…

Read MoreThe country has long struggled with tribal violence, but the killings are believed to be the worst in years.The country has long struggled with tribal violence, but the killings are believed to be the worst in years.

Read More UK Maritime Trade Operations says military authorities exploring apparent explosion near vessel The UK is investigating reports that a cargo ship has come under attack off the coast of Yemen, after an apparent explosion close to the vessel on Sunday. Following the reports of damage to the vessel, the UK Maritime Trade Operations…

Read More U.S. Central Command said it was the first time the Iranian-backed rebel group had been observed using an uncrewed underwater vessel since starting a series of attacks in the region in October. (Image credit: Bernat Armangue) U.S. Central Command said it was the first time the Iranian-backed rebel group had been observed using…

Read More Republican hawk claims that Russian activist Alexey Navalny was “murdered” and the country must be punished for that US Senator Lindsey Graham has claimed that the passing of the opposition figure Alexey Navalny in a Siberian prison was not an accident, before medical examiners have determined the exact cause of death. Navalny, 47,…

Read MoreSaturday’s incident marked the first observed Houthi use of an unmanned underwater vessel since attacks in the Red Sea region started in October, CENTCOM said.Saturday’s incident marked the first observed Houthi use of an unmanned underwater vessel since attacks in the Red Sea region started in October, CENTCOM said.

Read More Michigan representative tells state voters to pick ‘uncommitted’ option over White House support for Israel’s strikes on Gaza The progressive US congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has called on her fellow Michigan Democrats to vote “uncommitted” in the state’s presidential primary election – at the expense of the party’s incumbent, Joe Biden – in late…

Read More Israel “categorically” rejected all efforts to end the war that involved recognizing a Palestinian state The US will veto a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said in a statement on Saturday. The draft resolution put forward by Algeria, which…

Read More Fifteen-year-olds also charged with possessing knife in a public place after stabbing of Williams in Rawnsley Park on Wednesday Two 15-year-old boys have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Darrian Williams, who was stabbed in a park in Bristol, police have said. Darrian died after being attacked in Rawnsley Park in the…

Read More Perth is forecast to hit 43C on Monday after Carnarvon recorded the world’s hottest temperature of 2024. Follow the day’s news live Birmingham backs Dutton’s asylum boat comments The shadow foreign minister, Simon Birmingham, was on ABC RN earlier this morning. It is our responsibility to hold the government to account and if…

Read More Trump’s 2024 rival attacked him over Nato comments and Navalny silence Trump’s 2024 rival attacked him over Nato comments and Navalny silence

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Read More20-year-old won silver in 400m individual medleyJeers were partially drowned out by cheers and applause Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko was jeered by some of the crowd after finishing second in the women’s 400m medley on the closing day of the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar on Sunday. The 20-year-old Gorbenko was being interviewed after…