Australian state proposes ban on protests at places of worship to fight rising antisemitism

After a reported US airstrike on a detention center for African migrants in Yemen, Houthi-controlled media claimed that 68 people were killed, marking one of the deadliest attacks in recent weeks. The strike occurred in Saada, an area used by migrants trying to reach Saudi Arabia, with distressing footage showing bodies among the rubble and survivors calling for help. Houthi officials condemned the attack as a "brutal crime," and rights advocates have raised concerns about...

SummaryAn estimated 114 undocumented immigrants were detained during a DEA raid at an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs, following a months-long investigation into drug trafficking and prostitution activities. The raid uncovered firearms, cocaine, and involved active-duty service members posing as patrons or security. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated that members of violent gangs, including Venezuela's Tren de Aragua and MS-13, were among those detained, prompting concerns about large-scale immigration crackdowns and the treatment of...

Concerns over strict US border enforcement are causing Australians to cancel or rethink their trips to the US, especially amid a weak Australian Dollar. Reports of travelers being detained, like two Germans at Honolulu Airport, have sparked fear, prompting some travelers, including academics, to reschedule or cancel their plans. While some Australians report having no issues upon entry, the US government's travel statistics show a decline of over 11% in overseas visitors in March compared...

A violin featured in James Cameron’s 1997 film Titanic has been auctioned for £54,000 in Wiltshire, alongside other memorabilia from the 1912 shipwreck. The instrument was played by Jonathan Evans-Jones, who portrayed band leader Wallace Hartley, and is prominently shown during the scene where the band plays the hymn "Nearer My God to Thee" as the ship sinks. This sale highlights the enduring interest in artifacts related to the Titanic disaster and its cultural representation...

Canadians are voting today, April 28, 2025, in the federal election, and eligible voters must be Canadian citizens aged 18 or older. Voters who registered at their current address should have received a voter information card detailing polling station information, but those without the card can still vote by proving their identity at the polling station. Registration can occur on election day with appropriate ID, and acceptable forms of identification include government-issued IDs with photos...

Oklahoma evangelical pastor Jackson Lahmeyer expressed support for Donald Trump's divisive Easter post, emphasizing that one cannot unify with evil. Lahmeyer, who leads the Pastors for Trump organization, noted Trump's fulfillment of promises on issues like abortion and immigration, contrasting him with previous Republican presidents like George W. Bush. Despite some critique from within the evangelical community regarding Trump's policy decisions, many leaders remain aligned with him due to his commitment to Christian values and...