Australia: A republic is up to Australian people-King Charles

King Charles has confirmed that it is up to the Australian people to decide whether the country remains a constitutional monarchy or becomes a republic. Ahead of the King’s visit…

Palestine: Fear of Israeli forces Jabalian hospital to move patients

Amid gunfire and Israeli artillery shelling, Palestinian medics say that they have begun moving premature babies and other patients away from Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalia refugee camp, as troops…

Canada: Mysterious ‘blobs’ found on Newfoundland shore

White blobs have been washing up on the beaches of Newfoundland recently, sparking an investigation by Canadian officials. They have been described by resident Stan Tobin as doughy – “like…

India: From one Tata chairperson to another

A day after the death of India’s most globally-recognised tycoon Ratan Tata, his half-brother Noel Tata has been named as the new chairperson of Tata Trusts, the group has announced. Tata Trusts…

Lebanon: 22 killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut

Twenty-two people have been killed and 117 injured in Israeli air strikes on central Beirut on Thursday evening, Lebanon’s health ministry said. Loud explosions were heard echoing from the site…

UK: British government ‘appalled’ by Israel attacks on UN bases

The UK government has said it is “appalled” by reports that Israel deliberately fired on United Nations bases in southern Lebanon. On Thursday, two UN peacekeepers from Indonesia were wounded…

Israel: PM Netanyahu mulls Iran response

US President Joe Biden has held a much-anticipated call with Israel’s prime minister – believed to be their first dialogue in weeks. Benjamin Netanyahu and President Biden are thought to…

Portugal: Authorities to cut tax for under-35s

The Portuguese government is to slash taxes for people aged 35 and under, in an attempt to dissuade young people from emigrating and encourage foreigners to settle in Portugal. As…

France: Drug-related killings shake Marseille

Two grisly killings involving teenagers have shaken the French city of Marseille, which has long battled organised crime and drug-related violence.Last week, a 14-year-old murdered a taxi driver during a…

USA: Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs amid strike and quality concerns

Boeing will axe its workforce by a tenth – cutting 17,000 jobs – and delay production as the aeroplane maker deals with issues across its business. Chief executive Kelly Ortberg…