A question from Lidia Thorpe about the federal government’s response to the deaths of Indigenous children in custody descended into a shouting match when the Indigenous Australians minister, Malarndirri McCarthy, attempted to respond and was interrupted by the independent senator

November 08, 2024 12:12 UTC

At least 200 people gathered outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago to protest against Donald Trump's re-election as US president. In footage posted to social media, protesters could be seen holding banners reading 'end the Trump era' and calling for an end to the war in Gaza

November 08, 2024 12:01 UTC

Russian president Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on Thursday during a speech at the Valdai club thinktank calling him a 'courageous man' for his reaction to the assassination attempt against him earlier this year. Putin added that he was ready to resume contact with western leaders after the breakdown in ties over Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022

November 08, 2024 10:54 UTC

Geoff Capes, a herculean wonder from the English countryside who, in addition to winning the World’s Strongest Man competition twice, was a champion breeder of parakeets, an activity that provided an escape from stunts like bending steel bars around his neck, died on Oct. 23 in Lincoln, England, in the East Midlands. The death, at a hospital, was confirmed by his son, Lewis Capes, who did not specify a cause. At 6-foot-6 and 365 pounds, Mr. Capes was a crushing Adonis whose daily diet consisted of seven pints of milk, two loaves of bread, a dozen eggs, two steaks, a jar of baked beans, two tins of sardines, a pound of butter and a leg of lamb. His gargantuan caloric intake powered his extraordinary feats in strongman competitions: pulling 12-ton trucks uphill, flipping cars, tearing London phone books in half and tossing five-pound bricks as if they were Kleenex boxes. He could run 200 meters — nearly the length of two American football fields — in under 25 seconds.

November 08, 2024 10:24 UTC

'It’s for remembering all the soldiers'Each November, the British royal family , including Kate Middleton , Prince William, Meghan Markle , Prince Harry, King Charles , and Queen Camilla, traditionally shows unity by wearing a meaningful symbol — the red poppy pin .The Duke and Duchess of Sussex continued this practice even after stepping back from royal duties in 2020. At the upcoming Remembrance Sunday on November 10, all royal family members, including the Princess of Wales, are expected to display these pins on their attire.The poppy has served as a symbol of military remembrance since 1921. "My name is Catherine," she told Akeem, kneeling to speak face-to-face with the boy, then 3, after he asked her what her name was. "Okay," Akeem replied simply, prompting laughter from the assembled crowd.When Akeem showed interest in Kate's poppy pin, she decided to give it to him. “It’s for remembering all the soldiers who died in the war.

November 08, 2024 09:43 UTC





The family of a former Diss and Ipswich Town football star has paid tribute to him following his death after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Trevor Whymark, who was signed for the Tractor Boys by Sir Bobby Robson from Diss Town FC in 1969, died on Thursday, aged 74. The one-cap England striker and Burston native scored 104 goals in 335 games for Ipswich, before joining Derby County in 1979. He was also recognised in 2021 when he was inducted into the Ipswich Town Hall of Fame. His son, Craig, said: “He was so proud to play for Diss because his dad, Donnie Whymark, played for them as well.

November 08, 2024 09:43 UTC

Biden Calls For Acceptance After Trump's Election Win President urges unity as Democrats navigate disappointing results and prepare for transitionFollowing the recent election results, President Joe Biden delivered his first address to the nation after Donald Trump secured victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. "I will do my duty as president,” Biden declared, affirming his textural commitment to his responsibilities. Trump, who famously contested the 2020 election results and was absent from Biden’s inauguration, had continuously called Biden the “worst president ever,” framing him as the embodiment of failures. Now, with Trump’s return to power, Biden's call for a cooperative transfer starkly contrasts Trump’s contentious exit four years prior. The road to recovery for the Democratic Party may not be easy as the power dynamics shift back to Trump’s governance.

November 08, 2024 08:42 UTC

Under no circumstances do I see the West blocking extermination…”Despite being appalled at my government, I winced as a New Zealander to hear my country described as part of the Axis of Genocide. With increasing frequency I hear commentators on West Asia/Middle East news sites hold the collective West responsible for the genocide. Genocide is a collective effort of the Collective West. He said the Axis of Resistance should be thought of as open to all people who oppose the genocide in Gaza and who are opposed to continued Western militarism in West Asia. I would never sign up to the policies of Iran, especially on issues like women’s rights, but I do find the invitation to a broad coalition clarifying: the Axis of Genocide versus The Axis of Resistance.

November 08, 2024 07:27 UTC

The US state department's spokesperson, Matthew Miller, has said the US would continue to pursue a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon until the end of President Biden's term. Miller said: 'We will continue to pursue an end to the war in Gaza, an end to the war in Lebanon, a surge of humanitarian assistance [to Gaza], and that is our duty to pursue those policies right up until noon on 20 January when the president-elect takes office.'

November 08, 2024 07:25 UTC

While Killer Queen was the first hit, is the quintessential song "Bohemian Rhapsody" the most streamed song of the 20th century? The Guardian reported that Bohemian Rhapsody has been named the most-streamed song from the 20th century, overtaking "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana. The release of Queen’s biopic titled "Bohemian Rhapsody" has made the song to be as popular as it has been in a generation. 45, and for the week of Nov 22, 2018, was the 11th most streamed song in the world on Spotify. Bohemian Rhapsody was also named as the most streamed classic rock song of all time and according to Forbes was the band’s top 10 hit in the US.

November 08, 2024 06:55 UTC

Organisers of an Istanbul film festival announced its cancellation on Thursday to protest against a local authority ban on the screening of Queer, a drama starring Daniel Craig. The arthouse film streaming platform Mubi said it was cancelling the entire four-day festival just hours before it was set to open in Kadikoy on the Asian side of Istanbul. In the film, which was directed by Luca Guadagnino and premiered at the Venice film festival last month, Craig plays a lonely drug-addicted gay man. This ban affects not only a film but the meaning and purpose of the entire festival,” it said. London-based Mubi, a global arthouse movie streamer, producer and distributor, was set up in 2007 by the Turkish entrepreneur Efe Cakarel.

November 08, 2024 06:23 UTC

One of the greatest films about film ever made, Federico Fellini’s _8½_ (Otto e mezzo) turns one man’s artistic crisis into a grand epic of the cinema. FELLINI RETROSPECTIVE: I VITELLONIStarts November 15Five young men linger in a postadolescent limbo, dreaming of adventure and escape from their small seacoast town. FELLINI RETROSPECTIVE: LA STRADAStarts November 15There has never been a face quite like that of Giulietta Masina. Her husband, the legendary Federico Fellini, directs her as Gelsomina in La Strada, the film that launched them both to international stardom. Federico Fellini’s showcase for his wife won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film of its year.

November 08, 2024 05:58 UTC

Private jet flights increased significantly from 2019 to 2023, causing a 50% rise in emissions, highlighting wealth inequality in climate impact. Key Takeaways Private jet emissions increased by 50%. Researchers advocate for taxing private jet emissions. As of November 2023, nearly half of all private jet flights covered less than 500 kilometers. Key Insights on Private Jet Usage and EmissionsUnderstanding the Trends in private jet travel is crucial for addressing climate change.

November 08, 2024 05:39 UTC

Arsenal have dropped points in a number of key games and a club legend has warned they cannot afford to lose to the Blues. Jesus' frustrationGabriel Jesus has admitted he is frustrated with his lack of minutes at Arsenal, but remains confident he can turn things around. "If we play the way we play, we'll have a big chance to win against Chelsea," Arteta told reporters in Italy, as per the Daily Express. Arsenal are without a win in their last three league games and head into the Chelsea clash seven points behind league leaders Liverpool. And when asked if Arsenal were still title contenders, Henry told CBS Sports: "Right now they're not challenging for the league.

November 08, 2024 05:39 UTC

The Biden administration has confirmed that the US will keep sending aid to Ukraine before Donald Trump becomes president in January. 'That’s not going to change. We’re going to surge and get that out there to Ukraine. We understand how important it is to make sure they have what they need', said White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre. President-elect Donald Trump, who won the US election this week, has been critical of Joe Biden's assistance for Ukraine in its fight against Russia

November 08, 2024 04:43 UTC