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Two staff stabbed after US contractor used Kia Carnival to transfer Australian immigration detainee: ‘You might as well hire an Uber’
PoliticsThe Guardian2h ago

Two staff stabbed after US contractor used Kia Carnival to transfer Australian immigration detainee: ‘You might as well hire an Uber’

Exclusive: Home affairs department intervened about the use of non-modified people movers after 500 detention centre staff flagged safety concerns Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The American private prison operator running Australia’s immigration network used an unsecured and unmodified Kia Carnival to transport a detainee who allegedly stabbed two of its staff during the journey and fled. Guardian Australia can also reveal that concerns about the vehicles being...

Atlantic Star Award values Brazilians in Europe
Cultureobservador2h ago

Atlantic Star Award values Brazilians in Europe

The 3rd edition award ceremony will take place at the Sá da Bandeira Theater in Porto. 24 entrepreneurs and 112 digital influencers who stand out for their contribution to the immigrant community will participate.

Person Arrested for Violence in Arendal
Politicsnrk3h ago

Person Arrested for Violence in Arendal

Police in Arendal have arrested a person for being violent towards another individual, who is receiving hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries in what authorities describe as a serious incident.

Foreign minister discusses Lee's state visits with Singapore, Philippines officials
PoliticsKorea Herald4h ago

Foreign minister discusses Lee's state visits with Singapore, Philippines officials

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has held phone talks with senior Singaporean and Philippine officials to discuss President Lee Jae Myung's upcoming state visits to the two countries, his ministry said Friday. Cho, who was in Canada on business, spoke by phone with his Philippine counterpart, Tess Lazaro, on Wednesday, and the two sides highlighted the significance of Lee's visit, which will coincide with the 77th anniversary of their countries' establishment of diplomatic relations. The ministers also

Actor Bobby J. Brown Died After Barn Fire
Culture24urla-vanguardia4h ago2 sources

Actor Bobby J. Brown Died After Barn Fire

Actor Bobby J. Brown, best known for his role in the series "The Secret Link" (Skrivna naveza), has died. News of his death was confirmed to TMZ by his daughter, who revealed that the 62-year-old was involved in a recent barn fire, in which…

Bitcoin rejected at $68K as bearish pressure persists while protocol reports 850M tokens sold
Financecyprus-mail9m ago

Bitcoin rejected at $68K as bearish pressure persists while protocol reports 850M tokens sold

Bitcoin’s latest attempt to reclaim higher ground stalled near the $68,000–$70,000 region, reinforcing caution among traders who argue that the broader bearish structure remains intact. While short-term rebounds have generated optimism, analysts note that key technical levels continue to act as resistance. At the same time, development activity within decentralized finance persists, with Mutuum Finance […]

Greece’s ex-finance minister Varoufakis charged over use of ecstasy decades ago
Politicscyprus-mailvijesti-me27m ago2 sources

Greece’s ex-finance minister Varoufakis charged over use of ecstasy decades ago

Greece’s former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, a self-declared “erratic” Marxist, has been charged with promoting drug use after he publicly admitted to having popped an ecstasy pill nearly four decades ago, his party said. The economics professor, who infuriated euro zone partners with his unconventional style and lectures during bailout negotiations at the peak of […]

Dóra Maurer obituary
CultureThe Guardian33m ago

Dóra Maurer obituary

Hungarian artist and teacher whose avant-garde works ranged from painting and photography to performance Talking to the Art Newspaper in 2019, Dóra Maurer made a surprising claim. Her work, she told the interviewer, benefited “from a lack of market”. It seemed an odd thing to say. The Hungarian artist, who has died aged 88, was about to have her second show at White Cube in London. If an exhibition at Jay Jopling’s fabled gallery was the stuff of dreams – its stable includes such multimillion...

Friday Sermon: The participation of Islamic scholars (Ulama’) in politics!, By Murtadha Gusau
PoliticsPremium Times1h ago

Friday Sermon: The participation of Islamic scholars (Ulama’) in politics!, By Murtadha Gusau

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise be to Allah, who bestowed His grace upon the Muslim believers by sending to them Muhammad (Peace be upon him), the truthful and trustworthy Prophet, endowed with great character. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allah, […] The post Friday Sermon: The participation of Islamic scholars (Ulama’) in politics!, By Murtadha Gusau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Bicol police arrest 11 fugitives in intensified manhunt
Politicsinquirer2h ago

Bicol police arrest 11 fugitives in intensified manhunt

LEGAZPI CITY – Police arrested 11 wanted persons in the Bicol Region in a one-day manhunt operation, the Police Regional Office 5 (PRO-5) reported Friday. PRO-5 chief Brig. Gen. Erosito Miranda said those apprehended included the Municipal Most Wanted Person of Police Station 1 in Naga City, who was arrested for rape. The 10 other fugitives

16 iconic musicians who have never had a No. 1 song
CultureBusiness Insider2h ago

16 iconic musicians who have never had a No. 1 song

Bruce Springsteen has never had a No. 1 single. Sergione Infuso/Corbis/Getty Images Hitting the top of the Hot 100 is something all musicians dream of. But some of your favorite artists have never reached the summit of the chart. Bruce Springsteen, James Brown, and Nirvana all failed to claim the top spot. For more than six decades now, Billboard has been keeping track of what Americans are listening to via the Hot 100 list, which measures the top 100 pop songs in America based on sales, ra...

Lihtsad uudised 27. veebruaril
Worlderr-news3h ago

Lihtsad uudised 27. veebruaril

"Lihtsad uudised," meaning easy or simple news, is for anyone who wants to improve their Estonian language skills. Listen and read a selection of this week's news stories below.

How Bembara Was Caught
Worldindex-hr4h ago

How Bembara Was Caught

An article detailing the capture of an individual named Bembara, who committed a serious offense.

Mystery Surrounds 17-Year-Old's Death in Loutraki
Worldnewsbeast5h ago

Mystery Surrounds 17-Year-Old's Death in Loutraki

The circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old in Loutraki remain a mystery, with police investigating a possible 'rendezvous' and the involvement of a 19-year-old friend who is hospitalized.

Nine-dart hero Rock can be world champion - Bunting
SportBBCYahoo5h ago2 sources

Nine-dart hero Rock can be world champion - Bunting

Premier League Night Four winner Stephen Bunting says Northern Ireland's Josh Rock, who threw a nine-darter in front of his home crowd at the SSE Arena, has the ability to become world champion one day.

Suspected money launderer allegedly stole vehicle from victim found dead in parking lot
Worldthe-shift-news47m ago

Suspected money launderer allegedly stole vehicle from victim found dead in parking lot

Following the arraignment of suspected money launderer and car thief Adrian Muscat earlier this month, State prosecutors confirmed that Ibrahim Halim, one of three victims whose car was “towed” by Muscat, was later found dead in the parking area of a nearby supermarket. Last week, The Shift reported that Muscat, who stands accused of money … Continued

Radio Sweden Weekly: Could Sweden's proposed new citizenship rules face a legal challenge?
Politicsradio-sweden49m ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Could Sweden's proposed new citizenship rules face a legal challenge?

The government's citizenship proposal is facing legal criticism from Sweden's Council on Legislation: but does this mean they could be challenged in court? We hear from law professor Joakim Nergelius at Örebro University, who gives his view of the likelihood of a legal challenge the lack of transition rules in the government's draft bill. Also: Why are Nordic citizens not getting a longer residency requirement for citizenship, and is the gap between Nordic and non-Nordic residents fair? Plus...

Wait for De Ligt return goes on
SportYahoo1h ago

Wait for De Ligt return goes on

When Ruben Amorim was asked in the aftermath of his side's 1-1 home draw with West Ham on 4 December if defender Matthijs de Ligt would be fit for the trip to Wolves four days later, the answer was clear – "I think so". At that point, there had been no explanation for why the Dutchman, who had completely the full 90 minutes of the previous weekend's win at Crystal Palace, had missed his first Premier League game of the season. Thirteen weeks and 15 games later, De Ligt remains side-lined.

Five rock-solid on Friday
Cultureruv2h ago

Five rock-solid on Friday

Kneecap - Smugglers & Scholars. We start in Belfast with the wild ones from Kneecap who don't mince words in the song Smugglers & Scholars, as can be expected.

CultureNHK World2h ago

Shogakukan Editorial Department: "Problematic to employ manga artist who received summary order" - Work distribution suspended

The editorial department of a manga app operated by Shogakukan announced that it has suspended the distribution of a work, stating, "There were problems with the decision to employ and the verification system," regarding the employment of a manga artist who had previously received a summary order for a fine for violating the Child Pornography Prohibition Law, and was later employed as the original creator of a manga under a different name. They added, "We sincerely apologize to those who have been affected."

UEL Round of 16: Aston Villa meet Lille again [Full List]
Sportvanguard-ng3h ago

UEL Round of 16: Aston Villa meet Lille again [Full List]

Villa, who lost to Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of last season's Champions League, defeated Lille on penalties in the last eight of the Conference League in 2024. The post UEL Round of 16: Aston Villa meet Lille again [Full List] appeared first on Vanguard News.

OFFICIAL: Raúl Asencio injury report
SportYahoo3h ago

OFFICIAL: Raúl Asencio injury report

Real Madrid have published a medical report on defender Raúl Asencio, who suffered a scary neck injury during the return leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32 against Benfica and was forced to leave the game. After the tests carried out to our player Raúl Asencio by the Medical Services of Real Madrid has […]

11 migrant landings in 36 hours on Lampedusa, 396 people at the hotspot
PoliticsANSA3h ago

11 migrant landings in 36 hours on Lampedusa, 396 people at the hotspot

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 27 - Five landings occurred in Lampedusa, with a total of 144 migrants, between night and early morning. Coast Guard and Guardia di Finanza patrol boats rescued the small boats and dinghies carrying between 6 and 64 Bangladeshis, Egyptians, Syrians, and Pakistanis. According to those who arrived at Molo Favarolo, including women and minors, the boats set sail from Tajoura, Zuwarah, and Garabulli in Libya and from Zarzis in Tunisia. Yesterday, there were six landings on the ...