Syrian Jews return to Damascus for the first time in decades, hoping to build bridges

Mothers in the UK are struggling to make ends meet on statutory maternity pay, with some going without meals to ensure their children can eat. Campaigners are calling on the Chancellor to improve maternity pay to protect the health of new babies and fight child poverty, as many mothers report reducing meals and heating due to financial constraints. Despite an upcoming increase in statutory maternity pay, the current rates are not enough to cover basic...

A Brazilian doctor and his wife were on their honeymoon cruise in the Maldives when the ship sank, leaving them to share a single life jacket for survival. The couple documented the harrowing ordeal on camera, revealing that the crew did not warn passengers of the sinking ship. Despite criticism for recording the incident, the couple and other passengers managed to stay safe until rescue. Full Article

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The US-flagged Stenna Immaculate was struck by the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship Solong off the coast of East Yorkshire, causing a massive fireball and prompting a 12-hour rescue operation. Thirty-six people were rescued, one sailor is missing and presumed dead, and another was hospitalized. An American sailor on board described the harrowing experience of the collision, with flames erupting around him as the Solong continued to drive into his ship for what felt like 10 minutes....

After 'milestone' talks with the United States, Ukraine agreed to Washington's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, including resuming military aid and intelligence sharing. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the agreement after negotiations in Saudi Arabia, stating that the offer would be taken to Moscow. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expressed readiness to accept the ceasefire proposal, which involves halting missile and drone attacks along the entire front line. Full Article

Energy Australia is facing charges over a fire at its Yallourn power station, with WorkSafe alleging a failure to provide a safe working environment for employees after a blaze in 2021. Despite no injuries, internal damage was caused, leading to the company accepting a breach of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Company lawyers argue for a fine without conviction, citing the site's strong safety record spanning over two decades and comprehensive fire safety systems...