Lukashenko shoved in front of cameras with bandaged hand after claims he was dead
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has not been seen in public since last week’s Victory Day events in Moscow and Minsk.
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Cargo fraud, theft surging in ‘wild west’ US truck market
Many businesses are being forced to tighten controls over how goods are shipped and who they ship them with, but the technology that helps them may also be used against them, according to industry sources.
Japan Is Unmasking, and Its Smile Coach Is Busy
After three years of Covid-era masking, some Japanese people feel their facial expressions are a bit rusty. Enter Keiko Kawano, smile instructor.
Kenyan authorities should have prevented cult deaths, president says
Kenyan government agencies should have been able to prevent the deaths by starvation of more than 200 members of a Christian cult, President William Ruto has said, adding that he takes responsibility for the disaster.
A global phylogeny of butterflies reveals their evolutionary history, ancestral hosts and biogeographic origins – Nature.com
A global phylogeny of butterflies reveals their evolutionary history, ancestral hosts and biogeographic origins Nature.comHow butterflies conquered the world: a new ‘family tree’ traces their 100-million-year journey across the globe &n…
Zelenskyy meets British prime minister as U.K. pledges attack drones, missiles
Arriving in the United Kingdom at the back of a whirlwind tour of Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who pledged more attack drones and anti-aircraft missiles to support Ukraine in its planned c…
Guardian Essential poll: Labor maintains large lead over Coalition despite budget failing to impress voters
Anthony Albanese records strong approval of his performance, but only about one-third of voters thought the budget would help familiesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has a commanding lead…
Rogue NSW taxi drivers still refusing to use meters despite crackdown, commissioner warns
Exclusive: Opposition calls for greater penalties as data reveals 59 fines issued this year, down from 96 between late November and end of DecemberGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastRogue taxi drivers are still bei…
Anglicare asked to review procedures after royal commission finds it failed to report sexual assault
Organisation found to have ‘lacked a trauma-informed approach’ and failed to support disabled woman appropriatelyGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAnglicare has been urged to immediately review its response to all…
Australian banks announce new anti-fraud platform to help quickly freeze scam payments
Move adds to ‘arsenal of anti-scam initiatives’ as consumer rights groups call for laws to see banks reimburse victimsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralian banks have announced a platform that will help the…