A U.S. jury awards former Iraqi detainees $42 million for Abu Ghraib prison abuse

Carla Hayden, the first woman and first Black person to serve as Librarian of Congress, was abruptly terminated via an email from President Donald Trump on May 8, marking the end of her ten-year tenure. Despite her claims of no prior issues with the Trump administration, her dismissal has been viewed as part of a larger trend of targeting leaders in cultural institutions. Supporters gathered to defend the values of free access to information, while...

On June 1, 2025, the Madleen, a ship organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departed from Catania, Italy, carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, including essential supplies like baby formula and medical kits. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed to prevent the vessel from reaching Gaza by any means necessary, labeling the mission as a "hate flotilla." Activists aboard, including Greta Thunberg, expressed concerns about potential communication jamming and the threat posed by previous attacks on...

New Glasgow Regional Police in Nova Scotia charged a 22-year-old man, Luke Alexander McDonnell, with advocating and promoting genocide, public incitement of hatred, and wilful promotion of hatred after he allegedly made violent anti-Zionist statements online. Jewish organizations praised the police for their prompt response, noting that the arrest occurred within 36 hours of receiving the complaint. The police emphasized their commitment to investigating hate-motivated crimes and condemned the hateful acts reflected in the suspect's...

On October 7, 2023, Hamas executed a surprise attack resulting in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis and the abduction of 250 individuals who were taken as hostages, significantly destabilizing the Israeli entity, according to Abbas in a recent interview. Although the conversation took place months prior, it is now being published as part of a series leading to a new book about Abbas's life and work. This revelation highlights the ongoing conflict and its profound...

The expanded FIFA Club World Cup, featuring 32 teams, will take place in the U.S. from June 14 to July 13, 2025. Concerns have been raised over player welfare due to a cramped schedule, which critics argue prioritizes FIFA's commercial interests over athletes' health, as highlighted by FIFPRO's report on player workloads. Additionally, questions arise regarding the competitiveness of the matches, with European and South American teams likely dominating, while notable stars like Mohamed Salah...

KING'S BIRTHDAY 2025 HONOURS LIST AT A GLANCEIn 2025, 830 Australians were recognized in the King's Birthday Honours, with 581 awards in the general division of the Order of Australia, including 14 Companions (AC), 31 Officers (AO), 123 Members (AM), and 413 Medals (OAM), alongside 36 military awards and 149 meritorious awards. Notable honorees include former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, and author John Coetzee. Approximately 30 percent more individuals received recognition compared...