Evening news wrap: India condemns Oman vessel attack; Wangchuk’s health dips amid hunger strike & more | India News

India has condemned the attack on a commercial vessel off Oman, with 10 Indian crew members rescued and one still missing, underscoring growing security risks in the Middle East. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk‘s health has deteriorated as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 15th day, drawing renewed attention to the ongoing protest. Fighting between the…

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France Assisted Dying Bill: France to vote on assisted dying bill; critics warn of risks – all about Macron-backed end-of-life care

France’s National Assembly is set to give final approval to a controversial assisted dying bill that would allow some adults with incurable illnesses to receive life-ending medication under strict conditions. The legislation, backed by president Emmanuel Macron, marks the latest stage in a long-running debate over end-of-life care in France.The bill is expected to pass…

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Melbourne councils say state government task force to crack down on illegal dumping is ineffective

Councils across Melbourne are struggling to combat the rise of illegal dumping, despite more than $21 million of funding from the Victorian state government allocated to eradicating the practice. The state government announced last October it was setting up an illegal dumping task force to investigate and prosecute illegal dumpers and would provide $8.5 million…

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Inuit leaders, Indigenous scholars disappointed after Senate votes down residential school denialism clause

Jack Anawak says he doesn’t know how people can deny what occurred at residential schools.  “It really is questionable to see whether the deniers really believe that or they just want to go through the process of assimilation and forget about the First Nations and Inuit,” he said. “It is unbelievable to see that there’s…

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NT Opposition Leader Selena Uibo defends office culture amid workplace misconduct allegations

The Northern Territory opposition leader has defended the culture of her office amid allegations of workplace misconduct against a senior staff member. Selena Uibo has been facing questions about staffer conduct in her office for days, amid a period of instability for her Territory Labor party after the dumping of former deputy Dheran Young last…

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