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Westfield Bondi Junction – the centre that was the scene of the deadly mass stabbing attack – will reopen to shoppers on Friday. Six people, five women and one man, were stabbed to death on Saturday. Two people remain in intensive care. There’ll be heightened security at the mall, with more police and mall security on site.

Armenia has accused Azerbaijan of systematically erasing all traces of ethnic Armenians in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, claiming that Baku has completed the ethnic cleansing of the area. The ongoing conflict between the two countries over the territory has been brought to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where Armenia has filed a case against Azerbaijan for alleged discrimination and ethnic cleansing.

Copenhagen’s Employment and Integration Mayor Jens-Krisitian Lütken is advocating for the establishment of more privatskoler (private schools) and friskoler (free schools) in the new neighborhoods of Nordhavn, Jernbanebyen, and Østhavnen. Lütken has noted a growing demand for independent schooling options among Copenhageners, highlighting the need for more diverse educational choices in the city.

The tension is high at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant as employees prepare to vote on whether to unionize this week. This vote marks the first major test of the United Auto Workers’ new organization drive, as the union seeks to expand its presence in the South. The decision to unionize is a contentious issue among the plant’s workers, with some employees citing concerns about job security and working conditions, while others believe that a union could provide them with better wages and benefits. The outcome of this vote could have far-reaching implications for both the workers and the company. Volkswagen…

Healy-Rae Plant Hire Ltd, owned by TD Danny Healy-Rae and operated by his sons Johnny Healy-Rae and Dan Healy-Rae, has earned over €250,000 from Kerry County Council in 2023. The figures were released on request from Independent Killarney councillor Brendan Cronin. A total of 52 plant hire and haulage contractors and rental car companies received payments from the council, with some of the largest payees including Clancy Plant Hire, Sandmore Ltd, Mike Cronin & Sons Ltd, Nicholas Browne & Son Limited, and Eamon and Seamus Hobbins Ltd. Healy-Rae Plant Hire Ltd received €250,813 from the council, with Councillor Brendan Cronin…

The global economy seems to be experiencing a soft landing scenario. Thanks in large part to the strength of the United States, a global recession has been avoided and inflation has eased. Both investors and central banks are expecting monetary policy to relax in the coming quarters, but the battle is not yet won. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns in its financial stability report published this Tuesday of the lurking risks. The IMF’s financial department, led by Tobias Adrian, has already highlighted the risks associated with commercial real estate (CRE) loans in the United States in a report published…

France Excludes Putin from D-Day Anniversary Ceremony Russia, but not President Vladimir Putin, will be invited to the French ceremony in June to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings during World War II, organizers announced on Tuesday. The Liberation Mission organizing committee stated that Putin will not be invited due to Russia’s “war of aggression” in Ukraine. However, Russia will still be invited to honor the commitment and sacrifices of the Soviet peoples and their contribution to the 1945 victory. No further details were provided, and the Russian embassy in Paris declined to comment at this stage. The Kremlin…

The final preparations are currently underway for the opening of the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale. Due to the war in Gaza, the question of whether Israel should participate has been a hot topic, sparking numerous protests, including the Art not Genocide Alliance (ANGA) initiative, which has demanded that the country be excluded from the Biennale, as well as the Bidoun projects platform, which will be hosting poetry readings on April 18 and 19 to raise awareness for Palestine. On Tuesday morning, passersby outside the Israeli pavilion could read a posted note on the glass wall: “The artist and…

The National Anti-Mafia Prosecutor, Giovanni Melillo, has called for no further reductions in sentences for inmates convicted of mafia and terrorism-related crimes. This request was made to the Justice Committee of the Chamber of Deputies, which is currently examining a proposed law with new regulations on early release for prisoners. Melillo pointed out that there is no overcrowding issue in high-security facilities, so there is no reason to extend the benefit of early release from 45 to 60 days for inmates convicted of organized crime and terrorism. He raised concerns about the lack of oversight in granting these benefits to…

Niesamowite odkrycie: Narodziny gatunku, który zmienił oblicze świata, miały miejsce ponad 610 tysięcy lat temu! Naukowcy ogłosili dzisiaj sensacyjne odkrycie, które może zmienić nasze postrzeganie historii ludzkości. Według najnowszych badań, narodziny gatunku, bez którego dzisiaj setki milionów ludzi nie wyobrażają sobie życia, miały miejsce ponad 610 tysięcy lat temu. To właśnie wtedy, według naukowców, doszło do przełomowego momentu w ewolucji człowieka, który zapoczątkował rozwój cywilizacji, technologii i kultury, jakiej dzisiaj znamy. Odkrycie to zostało dokonane dzięki analizie najstarszych znanych szczątków ludzkich, które datowane są na ponad 600 tysięcy lat. Naukowcy odkryli, że te pradawne istoty były już zdolne do używania…

The United Arab Emirates has appointed a new Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab. In a meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, they discussed common priorities and ways to enhance cooperation between the UAE and the UN. Ambassador Abushahab conveyed greetings from top UAE leaders and expressed his commitment to finding common ground on international issues. The UAE will continue to focus on promoting tolerance, empowering women, utilizing technology for sustainable development, and leading on global climate action. Ambassador Abushahab has a distinguished career in foreign affairs and climate change, making him well-equipped for this important role.…

Front page summary The Independent – PM urges restraint – and doubles down on support for Israel The Independent says the prime minister said the ‘reckless and dangerous escalation’ by Iran on Saturday night risked plunging the Middle East into a deeper crisis. Rishi Sunak has doubled down on Britain’s backing for Israel after Iran’s “unprecedented” attack, but urged all sides to “show restraint” amid fears the Middle East crisis could spiral out of control.The front page features a large image of Donald Trump entering a New York court house on Monday – marking the first day of his porn star hush…

Front page summary The Guardian – Iranian attack will be met with response, says top Israeli general The Guardian says US officials believe some form of retaliation is “almost inevitable” and quotes Lt Gen Herzi Halevi, chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, saying: “This launch of so many missiles, cruise missiles, and drones into Israeli territory will be met with a response”. The paper adds, though, that US President Biden’s administration still hopes any counter-strike will be limited and not aimed at Iranian territory.Elsewhere, the front page features an image of Donald Trump attending his New York court case.…

Front page summary The Metro – Trump’s historic criminal trial: This is an outrageThe Metro leads with the criminal trial of Donald Trump, which got underway in New York on Monday. The former US president is accused of falsifying business records to conceal a hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, allegations which he denies. The paper quotes from a statement in which Trump describes the case as an “outrage” and a “political persecution like never before”.The front page is dedicated to the story.  Metro – Iran v Israel: Middle East in crisis – Rain of Terror By WTX NewsApril 15,…

Front page summary The Sun  – Holly in £1m ring of steel Netflix will throw a £1m “ring of steel” around Holly Willoughby when she travels to Costa Rica to film her new show, Bear Hunt, later this month, the Sun reports. The paper says the show will see at least ten celebrities try to evade capture by survival expert Bear Grylls.The front page reports on Britain’s Got Talent and other celebrity gossip.  The Sun – RAF top guns foil Iran blitzBy WTX NewsApril 15, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Anti-social thug menace: Street yobs victims live in fear The Daily Mirror leads with a report on the Victims and Prisoners Bill, which will be debated in Parliament on Tuesday and which is intended to improve support for the victims of crime. The paper quotes Baroness Newlove, whose husband Garry was kicked to death after confronting a group of vandals in 2007, calling on the government to do more to tackle anti-social behaviour. “Tragedy can strike when pleas for help go unheard,” she says.Elsewhere, celebrity news makes the front page.  Daily Mirror – World prays…

Front page summary Daily Express – Can we now outlaw Iran’s terror force in the UK?The Daily Express says: “Can we now outlaw Iran’s terror force in the UK?”, PM Sunak faces mounting pressure to ban Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist group. The paper says ex-Conservative Party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith has described the government’s failure to do so as “absurd”. He says the government’s reasons for not banning the group are “absurd” because “we clearly have no influence” over Iran in any event.The front page reports on Vanessa Feltz who talks to the paper about table manners. …

Israel’s war cabinet met on Monday to discuss their response to the unprecedented attack by Iran on Saturday – in which more than 300 missiles and drones were launched. Israel has not confirmed what they have decided to do.

The historic old stock exchange building in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark is on fire. The 17th Century Børsen is one of the city’s oldest buildings, its iconic spire has collapsed in the flames. Everyone in the building, which dates back to 1625, was able to leave and people rushed to rescue some of the building’s historic paintings.

Heavy rains have battered Pakistan’s southwest, with flash floods and lightning killing at least 39 people. Some of those killed were farmers struck by lightning while harvesting wheat, authorities say. Flash floods have also disrupted power supplies and transportation networks.

Monday’s Sydney church stabbing has been declared a religiously motivated “terrorist act” by Australian police. A bishop, a priest and churchgoers were attacked during mass at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested.

Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister Calls for Strong Response to Iran’s Attack Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister, Miki Zohar, has criticized Tel Aviv’s “weak” response to Iran’s recent attack and called for a more aggressive approach. Zohar stated that a strong response is necessary in the face of “brutal terrorists” and that Israel has the “international legitimacy” to strike back at Iran with full force. The unprecedented weekend attack by Iran, which involved hundreds of drones and missiles targeting Israel, was in retaliation to a deadly Israeli airstrike on Tehran’s consulate in Damascus. The attack resulted in the destruction of…

Police and the national bomb squad have been called to a location in eastern Linköping after several suspicious objects were spotted on the site. According to police spokesperson Johnny Gustavsson, the area is mostly uninhabited and no buildings need to be evacuated at this time. The location is near the railway, but train traffic is not affected. “We have informed the railway management that we are on the scene and working. We will update them if there is any indication that railway traffic needs to be halted,” Gustavsson said. The national bomb squad will approach the objects. The police are…

The latest poll from Liaison Strategies has revealed some interesting shifts in Ontario politics, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s PC Party projected to win another big majority government if an election were held today. The poll also shows Bonnie Crombie’s Liberals making gains and potentially regaining official party status at Queen’s Park, while the NDP would be relegated to third place once again. According to the poll of 1,280 eligible Ontario voters, 40% would back Ford’s PCs, 30% would back Crombie’s Liberals, and only 18% would back the NDP under Marit Stiles. Ford’s support remains steady compared to the last…

Les automobilistes pourraient bientôt dire adieu aux arrêts sur l’autoroute pour régler leurs factures de péage. Le président de la confédération nationale des buralistes, Philippe Coy, a annoncé dans une interview à Ouest-France que les automobilistes pourront bientôt régler leurs péages dans les bureaux de tabac. Ce nouveau service sera d’abord disponible sur l’axe Paris – Normandie. En octobre 2023, les barrières de péage de l’A13 et de l’A14 seront remplacées par des portiques équipés de caméras. Ces caméras enregistreront la plaque d’immatriculation de l’automobiliste, qui pourra ensuite régler sa facture après coup, en ligne ou chez son buraliste. “Vous…