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The group World Central Kitchen said it was pausing operations after the "targeted Israeli strike" on Monday killed Australian, British, Palestinian, Polish and US-Canadian staff. AFP video footage showed the impact hole of a strike in the roof of one charred vehicle, perforating the group's logo, as the Israeli army said it was investigating the incident. The White House was "heartbroken", US National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson wrote on X, stressing that relief workers "must... Читать дальше...

Activists welcomed the Thai senate passing the first reading of a bill to legalise same-sex marriage Tuesday, bringing the kingdom another step closer to becoming the first Southeast Asian country to recognise marriage equality.

"We didn't want to take revenge," Inon told AFP at a small peace rally in Shefa Amr in northern Israel that united Jews and Palestinians, a rare event since the war broke out. Inon admitted that at first he struggled to call for peace and forgiveness "but this is the legacy of my parents. The future is going to be better," he said. "War is not bringing any safety or security to the people of Israel, and of course not to the Palestinians. "The cycle of blood and fear has been going on for more than 100 years," he said. Читать дальше...

Left-winger Bassirou Diomaye Faye will be sworn in as Senegal's youngest president on Tuesday pledging reforms to build on his stunning election win just 10 days after he was released from prison.

When Bassirou Diomaye Faye is sworn in on Tuesday after winning Senegal's presidential election on a wave of change, the challenges he faces seem as tough as the expectations are high.

"After repeated defeats and failures against the faith and will of the Resistance Front fighters, the Zionist regime has put blind assassinations on its agenda in the struggle to save itself," Raisi said on his office's website. "Day by day, we have witnessed the strengthening of the Resistance Front and the disgust and hatred of free nations towards the illegitimate nature of (Israel). This cowardly crime will not go unanswered." The air strike on the Iranian embassy's five-storey annex killed... Читать дальше...

The country's heat index measures what a temperature feels like, taking into account humidity. The index was expected to reach the "danger" level of 42 degrees Celsius in Manila on Tuesday and 43C on Wednesday, with similar levels in a dozen other areas of the country, the state weather forecaster said. The actual highest temperature forecast for the metropolis on Tuesday was 34C. Primary and secondary schools in Quezon, the most populous part of the city, were ordered to shut while schools in... Читать дальше...

Embattled former US president Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case Monday, a court document showed, avoiding asset seizures while his case winds through the appeals process.

By an overwhelming vote, Israel's parliament has empowered the prime minister to ban news networks, including the Qatar-based network Al Jazeera from operating in Israel. The legislation targets media which "harms the state's national security". Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu gave his opinion on X, calling Al Jazeera "the terror channel". Monte Francis has more in this video report.

Five-time winners Mumbai replaced Rohit, who leads India in all formats, as captain before the IPL season started last month after the India all-rounder Pandya returned from Gujarat. The homecoming has been tough for Pandya, who has been booed incessantly as his side slumped to three consecutive defeats, the latest at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Monday. In contrast, the Chennai Super Kings have reported a "seamless transition" of leadership after their old warhorse Mahendra Singh Dhoni handed... Читать дальше...

2024-04-02 07:04 'This is probably the most significant escalation since October 7'

However, a stronger-than-expected reading on US manufacturing and prices paid kept sentiment in check for other Asian markets and sparked questions about the Federal Reserve's timeline for cutting interest rates. Focus is now turning to the release of US jobs figures at the end of the week, which could have a bearing on the central bank's decision-making in light of a recent batch of above-par inflation readings. Hong Kong's Hang Seng was the standout, piling on two percent on the first day of... Читать дальше...

Four foreign aid workers and their Palestinian driver were killed in an Israeli air strike on Monday, hours after their charity brought in a shipload of food via a maritime route. Earlier in the day, Israel said it had withdrawn from Gaza's main hospital, al-Shifa. Authorities there said the scale of the distruction was massive, and that 'dozens of bodies, some of them decomposed', had been recovered from in and around the complex. Follow our live blog for the latest in the Israel-Gaza war.

"We close the school when it rains because water leaks through the roof," said Oudai Abdallah, director of a public elementary school in Bani Saad district, 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of Baghdad. "We fear it might collapse on students," he said of the makeshift roof of wood and straw. It's a far cry from the 1970s and 1980s, when Iraq's education system was the envy of the region. Students from around the Arab world came to study at Iraq's universities, and its schools were renowned for high quality teaching... Читать дальше...

"Today, World Central Kitchen lost several of its sisters and brothers in an Israeli army strike in Gaza," said the NGO's founder, chef Jose Andres. World Central Kitchen, a US-headquartered organisation, called the incident a "tragedy" and reiterated that "humanitarian aid workers and civilians should never be a target". According to the health ministry in Gaza, the bodies of four foreign aid workers and their Palestinian driver were brought to a hospital in the town of Deir el-Balah after an Israeli strike targeted their vehicle. Читать дальше...

Trump, meanwhile, needs cash -- burdened with millions of dollars in legal troubles, he is also gearing up to fight what will be the most expensive election in US history. So could Musk ride to Trump's rescue? In a recent interview with former CNN anchor Don Lemon, the owner of X, formerly Twitter, said he was "leaning away" from Biden, but maintained that it was "unlikely" he would contribute to any campaign. If he chose to back a candidate, "I will provide a very detailed explanation of why... Читать дальше...

The group announced its "spin-off" project in November 2021, which was to be carried out in several stages. An initial split took place in January 2023 with the creation of GE HealthCare, bringing together all the health care activities. The official finalization of the separation comes Tuesday, with General Electric disappearing in favor of GE Vernova, dealing with energy activities, and GE Aerospace, the new name of the late GE. They will be listed in New York, one on Nasdaq and two on the NYSE. Читать дальше...

Pressure mounted against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Monday as lawmakers submitted to Parliament a request to remove her from office for “permanent moral incapacity” three days after police broke down the front door of her residence to search luxury watches tied to an investigation.

Schwalger, 45, was assistant to head coach Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua at last year's World Cup in France, where Samoa exited the pool stages after just a single win, against Chile. "Representing one's country, whether as a coach or player, is the pinnacle of sporting achievement, and I'm deeply humbled by this opportunity," Schwalger said in a statement Tuesday. "I'm eagerly looking forward to the journey ahead." Samoa will host Italy and Spain in July before taking part in the Pacific Nations Cup with Canada... Читать дальше...

Schooling made the announcement on social media eight years after stunning the world by beating American great Phelps to win 100m butterfly gold. Schooling failed to qualify for the same event at Tokyo 2020 and his career started to ebb after winning gold medals in the 50m and 100m butterfly at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. "Today marks the beginning of a new chapter -- I will be retiring from competitive swimming," the 28-year-old said on Instagram. "I am filled with gratitude for every experience that swimming has brought into my life. Читать дальше...

A person in the US state of Texas is recovering from bird flu after being exposed to dairy cattle, officials said Monday amid growing concern over the current global strain of the virus as it spreads to new species.

Cron was an assistant with New Zealand between 2004 and 2019, helping lead the side to back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles in 2011 and 2015. Having earned a reputation as a "scrum doctor", Cron has more than 30 years' experience as a rugby coach. He has also been a consultant for governing body World Rugby. "Mike has added tremendous value in every programme he has been involved with and brings a wealth of knowledge to our coaching group," new Wallabies coach Schmidt said in a statement. Schmidt... Читать дальше...

Florida's Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for a ban on abortion after just six weeks of pregnancy, even as it allowed an abortion rights amendment to be on the ballot in November.

Thailand has long enjoyed an international reputation for tolerance of the LGBTQ community, but activists have struggled for decades against conservative attitudes and values. The lower house easily passed the law last week and the legislation now moves to the country's unelected senate, which is stacked with conservative appointees named by the last junta. The session opened at around 9:30 am (0230 GMT), footage broadcast on parliament TV showed. Senators will discuss the bill -- the third item... Читать дальше...

The pair of decisions threw into sharp relief the bitter fight over reproductive rights, an issue that Democrats are championing in an election year. Abortion is currently allowed in the southern state at up to 15 weeks of pregnancy but a Republican-backed law slashes that to six weeks, before many women even know they are pregnant. The conservative-dominated state supreme court was considering both the legality of the abortion restrictions and the proposed amendment that would enshrine a woman's right to abortion in the Florida constitution.