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How ISIS could be linked to the deadly Bondi Beach mass shooting
The suspects alleged to have carried out the deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach may have been inspired by ISIS or provided actual training to help carry out the attack, experts of the militant group say. Source link
No prison time for doctor who helped sell ketamine to Matthew Perry
A doctor who pleaded guilty in a scheme to supply ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death was sentenced Tuesday to eight months of home confinement. Source link
Trump expands U.S. travel ban to 5 more countries, toughens limits on others
The Trump administration is expanding its travel ban to include five more countries and impose new limits on others. Source link
U.S. defence secretary says Pentagon will not publicly release Sept. 2 boat strike video
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the Pentagon will not publicly release unedited video of a strike that killed two survivors of an initial attack on a boat allegedly carrying cocaine in the Caribbean. Source link
Ban on gas car sales walked back by EU
A new proposal is watering down the original plan to have all new cars sold in Europe be electric by 2035, following pressure from carmakers and member states with automotive industries. Source link
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 US seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185. Source link
Damaged homes collapsing in Gaza, trapping families under rubble following winter storm
Families in Gaza face an agonizing choice after a winter storm hit the territory last week: endure exposure in tents after floods destroyed encampment shelters along with their possessions, killing one baby due to exposure — or shelter in storm-damaged buildings that could collapse without warning. Source link
Why is the U.K. rethinking puberty blockers?
Today, an in-depth look at puberty blockers and their use on minors with gender dysphoria. These drugs have come under an enormous amount of scrutiny in recent years, with some questioning their benefits, safety and long-term impact. After banning the use of puberty blockers for gender treatment of people under 18, a new clinical trial […]
Trump declares fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction' with executive order
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday declaring fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction, a move that dramatically expands the U.S. government’s authority to fight the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of American overdose deaths each year. Source link