world
Report into Bondi Beach mass shooting calls for increased security at Jewish public events, more gun reforms
An interim report into last year’s Bondi Beach mass shooting advises increased security around Jewish public events and further gun reforms among 14 initial recommendations, but found Australia’s legal and regulatory frameworks did not hinder security agencies in preventing or responding to the attack. Source link
Powell says he'll remain on U.S. Federal Reserve board, denying Trump a chance to name his own appointee
Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month “for a period of time, to be determined,” saying the “unprecedented” legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation’s central bank at risk. Source link
Prosecution alleges singer D4vd killed 14-year-old girl to silence her
Prosecutors said on Wednesday that singer D4vd killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez by stabbing her multiple times. Source link
Israel intercepting aid ships headed for Gaza, army radio says
Israel has begun taking control of aid ships bound for Gaza far from its shores, Israeli army radio cited an Israeli source as saying on Wednesday. Source link
U.S. Justice Department moves to roll back gun control measures 4 days after armed man stormed D.C. dinner
U.S. Justice Department officials moved Wednesday to roll back or modify a slate of gun regulations in a dramatic shift in firearm policy pushed by Second Amendment supporters in President Donald Trump’s base. Source link
New court filing raises questions about who shot Secret Service officer at White House press gala
A U.S. government court filing on Wednesday raised questions about officials’ initial assertions that a gunman shot a Secret Service officer while allegedly attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Source link
Comey appears in court on '86 47' allegation that legal experts say could be tough to prove
Former FBI director James Comey made his first court appearance on Wednesday in a criminal case against him that legal experts say presents significant hurdles for the prosecution and will likely be a challenge for the U.S. Justice Department to win. Source link
HIV patients in Senegal skip treatment, fearing arrest amid anti-2SLGBTQ+ crackdown
Fewer patients are visiting some HIV treatment centres in Senegal amid a wave of arrests targeting 2SLGBTQ+ people, according to health officials and government data seen by Reuters, threatening the country’s fight against the virus. Source link
Right now, 50 countries — including Canada — are talking about how to quit fossil fuels
High-level talks to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels got underway Tuesday in Colombia’s Caribbean city of Santa Marta, where President Gustavo Petro warned the world could “reach a point of no return” without the Amazon’s role in regulating the climate. Source link
'Inclusive' medals revealed for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games prize medal was revealed on Wednesday, featuring a world-first inclusive design inspired by the city’s iconic landmarks and coat of arms. Source link