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SummaryEngland manager Thomas Tuchel expressed dissatisfaction with his team's performance following a lackluster 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Andorra in Barcelona, despite Harry Kane scoring the winner early in the second half. Tuchel noted the team started well but lost momentum and struggled to maintain pressure throughout the first half. In other qualifiers, Edin Dzeko, at 39, scored the only goal for Bosnia and Herzegovina in their 1-0 win over San Marino, while Lithuania...

Wendy, who was sexually abused by her father at 14, sought closure through restorative justice, which is gaining attention in Australia as a way to address sexual violence. After a face-to-face meeting where her father admitted the abuse and apologized, Wendy felt a significant emotional lift, highlighting the importance of acknowledgment and validation for victims. While restorative justice offers an alternative for those hesitant to engage with the traditional justice system, critics argue it risks...

The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has suspended its aid distribution due to threats from Hamas, which it claims jeopardize innocent lives, but remains committed to resuming operations. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have recovered the body of Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta, previously held by the Mujahedeen Brigades, as airstrikes in Gaza resulted in 45 deaths amid a deteriorating humanitarian situation, with hospitals facing imminent fuel shortages. The ongoing conflict has claimed over 54,000 Palestinian lives since the...

In Western Australia, respiratory infections like influenza, whooping cough, and COVID-19 have surged, prompting the Australian Medical Association to advocate for vaccinations, especially for at-risk groups. WA's RSV immunisation program has significantly reduced hospitalisations among infants by over 50%, saving the health system millions. However, vaccination rates for COVID and influenza are alarmingly low, particularly among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, necessitating urgent action and expert guidance from healthcare providers. Full Article

Ukraine has postponed the exchange of prisoners of war and the acceptance of deceased soldiers' bodies indefinitely, according to Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky. Despite agreements reached during the recent peace talks in Istanbul to exchange over 6,000 bodies and prioritize the youngest and severely wounded prisoners, Ukrainian officials did not respond to inquiries, and Medinsky urged adherence to the schedule. He noted that 1,212 bodies are ready for exchange, and a list of 640 prisoners...

SummaryThe City of Nedlands has defended its management of parkland near the planned Swanbourne children's hospice after WA's Lands Minister John Carey announced intentions to excise the area due to the council's rejection of a $4 million redevelopment proposal by the Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation. The city cited bushfire protection concerns and the need to maintain low vegetation as reasons for its stance, while Carey criticized the council for hindering the hospice's development. The excision...