Removing condom without partner’s consent is ‘sex crime’: Canada’s Supreme Court
Canada news updates: Canada’s Supreme Court has ruled that removing a condom during sexual intercourse without the explicit permission of a partner is a crime.Canada news updates:…
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Team Australia’s only out non-binary athlete says sport should be open to all
Everyone should have access to sport – particularly those in the LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability – says non-binary Para-athlete Robyn Lambird as they prepare to…
Read moreNancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, with no mention of Taiwan
Nancy Pelosi will visit four East Asian countries – and China has warned her not to include Taiwan.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces mandatory evacuation from Donetsk region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called on the remaining residents of the Donetsk region to urgently evacuate in what he called a “government decision.”
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‘Appalling’ videos alleged to show Russian soldiers castrating a Ukrainian soldier
Videos alleged to show Russian soldiers castrating and killing a bound and gagged Ukrainian soldier are circulating on social media, drawing an accusation of potential war crimes…
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Volunteer battalions are being formed across the country. Prior military experience is not always required.
Across Russia, volunteer battalions are being formed to deploy to the war in Ukraine, joining the so-called “special military operation” declared by President Vladimir Putin in February.
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Chinese cargo spacecraft makes uncontrolled descent toward Earth; debris re-enters Indian Ocean
Chinese cargo spacecraft’s debris re-entered Earth’s atmosphere over the Indian Ocean at 12:45 pm Eastern time, the US Space Command said on Saturday. Chinese cargo spacecraft’s debris re-entered…
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Kansas Abortion Vote Tests Political Energy in Post-Roe America
On Tuesday, Kansans will decide whether to pass a constitutional amendment that could lead to far-reaching abortion restrictions or an outright ban on the procedure.On Tuesday, Kansans…
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After Uvalde, a Kindergarten Teacher Trains to Carry a Gun In School
More school employees are carrying guns to defend against school shootings. In Ohio, a contentious new law requires no more than 24 hours of training.More school employees…
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Splendour in the indoor venue? Our changing climate could mean musical festivals start to look different
From rising insurance costs to moving sites, the changing climate is weighing on the minds of organisers.
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Ageing pope admits he must slow down, or quit
Pope Francis says he would be ready to resign one day if serious health problems prohibited him from running the Church.
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China announces military drills ahead of Nancy Pelosi’s possible Taiwan visit
China has announced it will be conducting military exercises off its coast opposite Taiwan, amid heightened tensions with the United States.
Read moreSouthern Ukraine city Mykolaiv heavily shelled by Russians
Ukraine says Russian rockets and missiles hit Mykolaiv, a key port city on the main route to Odesa.
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New York declares public health emergency as ‘monkeypox’ infections spread
Monkeypox news updates: Officials in the New York City declared a public health emergency due to the spread of the monkeypox virus on Saturday (July 30), calling…
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Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again; says ‘feeling fine, everything’s good’
Joe Biden has again tested positive for novel coronavirus, in a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug. This comes nearly three days after…
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Iraqi protesters storm parliament in Baghdad, second time in a week
Iraq news: Thousands of followers of an influential Shiite cleric breached Iraq’s parliament on Saturday, for the second time this week, to protest government formation efforts lead…
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