Iran increasingly electronically surveils women looking for headscarf violations, UN report warns

On Sunday, Gaza rescuers reported that Israeli gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians near a US-backed aid distribution site, coinciding with Washington's rejection of a Hamas ceasefire proposal. Amid escalating humanitarian crises, the UN has warned of impending famine in Gaza, where aid is limited despite a partial blockade lift. Hamas condemned the situation as a "massacre" and called for a permanent ceasefire, while US negotiators criticized Hamas's response to the ceasefire proposal as "totally...

The European country chooses between conservative historian Karol Nawrocki and pro-EU Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.Poland is holding a pivotal presidential run-off between pro-EU Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and conservative historian Karol Nawrocki, with significant implications for the nation's EU relations. Trzaskowski aims to enhance judicial independence and foster ties with Europe, while Nawrocki, endorsed by the right-wing PiS party, emphasizes traditional values and skepticism towards the EU. The election follows a close first round, and the...

A crash on State Highway 5 between Taupō and Napier has turned fatal, with one victim succumbing to injuries in the hospital after the incident near Tarawera. The collision, which occurred around 8:50 am last Wednesday, involved a car and a truck, leading to the road's closure for approximately seven hours. Police are conducting ongoing inquiries and have expressed their sympathies to the victim's family and loved ones. Full Article

Somalia's national football team, currently ranked 201st globally, has struggled historically on the continental stage, never advancing past the preliminary rounds of the Africa Cup of Nations and achieving only one World Cup qualifying win. Djibouti has served as their primary venue for nearly four decades due to ongoing military requisitions of their Mogadishu stadium. The Djibouti Football Association's president, Souleiman Waberi, envisions a return to hosting international matches in Somalia, following a recent legends...

SummaryAstronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore faced a challenging situation during their June 2024 Boeing Starliner test flight when their thrusters failed, forcing them to remain in space for nearly 10 months instead of the planned eight days. After successfully docking with the International Space Station with Mission Control's assistance, they eventually returned to Earth on March 18, 2025, aboard a SpaceX capsule, while acknowledging the risks and political pressures surrounding their extended mission. Both...

As more Australians in their 40s and beyond enter new relationships, financial considerations become crucial due to the substantial assets they may bring, including homes and superannuation. NGS Super financial planner Trudy Jenkin emphasizes the importance of open financial discussions to avoid future conflicts, noting that older couples tend to be more pragmatic about these issues compared to younger couples. With rising divorce rates among older Australians, Jenkins advises couples to communicate clearly about their...