Israelis are voting in what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country’s history. Polling published on Friday suggests incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu is in a near neck-and-neck race with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to become prime minister. But where do the two rivals stand when it comes to foreign policy […]
Continue ReadingIn response to the strike, Syria said it had closed a border crossing with Jordan. “The decision includes the complete suspension of passenger and commercial traffic in both directions, to ensure the safety of travellers and workers at the crossing,” Syrian authorities said in a statement carried by state media. It added that it had […]
Continue ReadingWestern Sydney International (WSI), the city’s first commercial 24-hour airport, opened for flights on Sunday. It’s been built to serve Western Sydney, but for some residents, living close by won’t necessarily mean a faster commute. A metro is being built but has faced delays and won’t be complete for at least another 12 months. The […]
Continue ReadingMore than 60 people have been killed in a series of attacks on Christians in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, according to the country’s Orthodox Church. One resident, whose 75-year-old father was killed, described it as an ambush. “We were completely unprepared and had no prior knowledge. They surrounded us from all four directions,” he told BBC […]
Continue ReadingUnder his chosen successor, progress stalled. The economic boom also gave way to recession, and the country’s political scene was rocked by a huge investigation into top-level corruption, known as Operation Car Wash. Lula was among those to get caught up in the scandal. In July 2017, he was convicted of corruption and sentenced to […]
Continue ReadingThe October full Moon lit up skies around the world this weekend. Full Moons throughout the year have traditionally been given names that reflect what is going on in nature. This particular full moon is known by several names, including the Hunter’s Moon, a name rooted in historical traditions in the Northern Hemisphere. The Hunter’s […]
Continue ReadingVenezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned home after more than 10 months in exile. “I am here. With you,” Machado wrote on X on Sunday. Her return came after several prior efforts to re-enter the country came to no avail. Machado attended Mass at a church in the state of Lara, and was […]
Continue ReadingPast plenum sessions have been used to declare Xi as “the core” of the Party, abolish term limits which cleared the way for him to remain in power indefinitely, and elevate his personal philosophy – branded as “Xi Jinping Thought” – to the same level as Chairman Mao. This years plenum is an opportunity for […]
Continue ReadingEric Bauza, the voice artist behind Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, has died aged 46. A statement from the Emmy award-winning star’s family posted on Instagram, external said he had died “suddenly”. Bauza had voiced a number of characters in this summer’s animated hit Coyote vs. Acme, and appeared […]
Continue ReadingBrazil’s left-wing President has been elected for a fourth term after narrowly beating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote.
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