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Unions have won backing from senior Labor ministers over their threat to bring the nation’s busiest export port to a standstill with strike action against BHP. Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King said while she hoped it would not come to a strike, there was nothing wrong with unions taking action at Port Hedland in Western…
At least two people have been killed during a Taliban crackdown on a protest in Afghanistan against the arrests of women for allegedly violating dress code regulations. Eyewitnesses said they saw Taliban police open fire during a demonstration attended by about 100 to 150 people against the arrests of women over the weekend in Herat,…
Russian-installed officials in southern Ukraine have said that Ukrainian drones are dropping mines onto the highway, trying to create “the illusion of a blockade.” Vladimir Saldo, the governor of the occupied part of the southern Kherson region, even compared it to the “Nazi siege of Leningrad” during World War II, describing the menacing of the…
An Indigenous woman from Winnipeg who killed her best friend and roommate in a drunk driving accident three years ago will be allowed to serve her sentence at home, largely because of her racial background and “life circumstances … shaped by a history of trauma and discrimination,” a judge ruled last month. Read More
Warning: This story contains discussion of suicide. Discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In Canada, call or text 988 for the Suicide Crisis Helpline. In case of an emergency, please call 911 for immediate help. A Canadian mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO…
A small town retailer is battling it out with Australia’s biggest hardware giant in the Federal Court to stop Bunnings from opening up literally next door to his Mitre 10 franchise. David Woodman’s story was detailed by ABC’s Four Corners last year, with the regional Queensland retailer airing concerns about competition in the hardware sector….
The Suns try to make history at Kardinia Park, as Geelong looks to bounce back with a win to jump into the top three. The Cats were pipped by the Crows by a point last week, while the Suns lost the Q-Clash to rivals Brisbane. The Suns beat the Cats in the opening round, but…
WASHINGTON — The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron started simply enough, with a handshake, nearly a decade ago. But even then, there were signs of strain in their relationship — tensions that could be on full display during next week’s G7 summit in France. Back in 2017, Trump was…
A Top End bikie who allegedly escaped custody for five days is recovering in hospital after being bitten by a police dog during his dramatic re-capture, a court has heard. Brandt Graham allegedly jumped the dock at the Darwin Local Court before running away from G4S security guards mid-hearing last week, sparking a five-day manhunt….
A measles outbreak, heat events and food-borne illnesses are among the potential health hazards at the FIFA World Cup that public health officials in Toronto, Vancouver and cities in the U.S. and Mexico aim to mitigate by sifting through wastewater and social media. The 39-day event kicked off on Thursday in Mexico, and matches will…