Ukraine marks Chornobyl anniversary amid fears of history repeating due to Russia war
Ukraine commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster on Sunday, amid fears that Russia’s four-year war could spark a repeat of the world’s worst nuclear accident that led to thousands of deaths and devastating environmental consequences. Source link
How Carney's Davos speech holds up 3 months later
Mark Carney is trying to follow the approach of “values-based realism” in Canada’s international relations, which he announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January. In practice, standing up for sovereignty and international law isn’t always easy and doesn’t always happen. Source link
Parties backed by Palestinian President Abbas win seats in Gaza, sweep occupied West Bank
Loyalists of President Mahmoud Abbas won most races in Palestinian municipal elections, election officials said on Sunday, in a vote that for the first time in nearly two decades included a city in the Gaza Strip run by rival Hamas. Source link
'I know it's illegal': Artist behind 'Aussie' posters reveals new target
Peter Drew has been hanging his controversial posters around Australia for 10 years, and has no plans to stop. Source link
Trump says shooter's 'manifesto' shows he is a 'sick guy'
Several US media outlets are reporting on the existence of the manifesto, which reportedly states the shooter wanted to target administration officials and was sent to the suspect’s family members just before the attack. Source link
'Membership to nothing': The multi-million-dollar Wild West of rewards clubs
“Rewards clubs” have exploded in Australia, claiming to have given away hundreds of millions in prizes, but they operate with almost no legal scrutiny. Source link
Poilievre demands Carney cap federal deficit at $31B ahead of spring economic update
Ahead of an important fiscal update this week, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is demanding Prime Minister Mark Carney cap the federal deficit at $31 billion by eliminating big ticket items like a major rail project and the gun buyback program. Source link
China's 'quirky' fix for property crisis rewards marathon runners
Local governments in China are offering marathon runners, AI experts and tennis players subsidies to purchase unwanted properties amid a lingering real estate downturn. Source link
How Hani Watson manages rogue bones and a body on fire
When Hani Watson settles under the barbell at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, she will be lifting more than just the plates on the bar. Source link
US allies turning to Japan for defence supplies as Iran war drags on
Australia’s multi-billion-dollar deal with Japan for its future warships could set a template that will help Tokyo rapidly expand defence exports across Asia. Source link