Pope Francis: ‘Homosexuality is a sin but not a crime’
Some 67 countries or jurisdictions worldwide criminalise consensual same-sex sexual activity, 11 of which can or do impose the death penalty.
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North Korea locks down capital due to ‘respiratory illness’ outbreak
North Korea has ordered a five-day lockdown in the capital over “respiratory illness”, a report said Wednesday, in what appears to be the first citywide restrictions since the country declared victory over Covid-19 in August 2022.
Sugar beet farmers cry foul after French U-turn on bee-killing pesticide
Sugar beet growers in France say a surprise decision to conclusively ban the use of neonicotinoids – insecticides that are harmful to pollinators and to overall biodiversity – amounts to a breach of trust by the government that will completely derail …
Mother wins legal battle over tribunal’s refusal to say why son’s killer was discharged from hospital
Teresa Maher’s son, Kyle, was killed by Richard Wilson-Michael in supported accommodation in London in 2017A woman has won a legal battle against a mental health tribunal over its refusal to provide her with the the reasons for releasing her son’s kill…
The AP Interview Takeaways: The Pope on “patience” in China
Pope Francis says continued dialogue with Chinese authorities is a guiding principle in his efforts to safeguard his flock who are a small minority in that Asian nation.
The AP Interview takeaways: Pope decries expanding gun use
Pope Francis is lamenting that the use of guns by civilians to defend themselves is becoming a “habit.”
The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime
Pope Francis has criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are
Amazon strikes: Workers claim robots are treated better
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Dating app background and ID checks being considered in bid to fight abuse
National roundtable mulls safety strategies as communications minister says ‘no one law is going to fix this issue’Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastBackgr…