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Thousands marched in cities across the world following the interception of the flotilla and detainment of activists including Greta Thunberg Follow latest updates live As Israeli forces began their long anticipated interception of a pro-Palestinian flotilla nearing war-torn Gaza, the ripples of the event spread across the world, triggering mass demonstrations, diplomatic censure and threats … Read more

Applications from US citizens make up less than 1% of monthly applications but have risen steadily since Trump’s inauguration Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Dozens of Americans are seeking asylum in Australia as their US homeland becomes increasingly fractured and politically volatile during Donald Trump’s second presidency. At least … Read more

Israeli foreign ministry posts video of Thunberg’s arrest; vessels carrying about 500 activists intercepted about 75 miles off coast of war-torn territory Israeli naval forces board pro-Palestinian flotilla 75 miles from Gaza Amnesty International UK called on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to denounce Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. “Reports that Israeli forces … Read more

Sisters of Alaa Abd el-Fattah among those calling on PM to press Narendra Modi over Scottish activist’s imprisonment The sisters of the British-Egyptian human rights campaigner Alaa Abd el-Fattah have intervened for the first time since his release from prison in Egypt to call on Keir Starmer to push Narendra Modi to free a British … Read more

A glimpse into a secluded community and thousands of IDPs it hosts, and how the arrival of the RSF worries them.

Healthcare is a central issue in the ongoing negotiations between the Actors’ Equity union and the Broadway League Broadway actors are preparing to walk off the stage in a strike that would shut down 32 stage productions as theater attendance approaches its peak season, according to their union. Actors’ Equity, a union that represents 900 … Read more

Competing bills rejected in Senate as Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of partisan politics. Follow the latest news and updates after the US government shut down US government shuts down Tracker: how each US senator voted National Park staff are among federal workers required to stop working in a government shutdown. But staff feared … Read more

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and BHP CEO Mike Henry to discuss reports of Chinese iron ore blockade Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will meet with the boss of BHP amid a shock report that the world’s largest … Read more

August, known as Gus, disappeared from his family’s sheep station in state’s remote mid-north on Saturday afternoon Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The discovery of a footprint is providing a glimmer of hope before the search for a preschooler on … Read more

Crisafulli government wants coal plants to run longer – reversing previous Queensland Labor government’s plans to end reliance on coal power by 2035 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The co-owner of Queensland’s biggest coal-fired power station in … Read more