Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s popular defence minister
The Guardian •

Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s popular defence minister

Mykhailo Fedorov, credited with transforming the ministry, ousted in reshuffle after six months in postVolodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Ukraine’s popular defence minister, despite pleas from foreign partners and civil society for him to keep his job, as part of wide-ranging government reshuffle.In a post on Telegram Mykhailo Fedorov announced that he was leaving his position, saying it had been a...

Trump defence chief Hegseth unveils plan to test US troops for low testosterone
SCMP •

Trump defence chief Hegseth unveils plan to test US troops for low testosterone

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening programme for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best”. The screenings will be conducted annually as part of service members’ required medical screenings for those 30 and older, he said. Troops under 30 can volunteer to be tested. In ...

People globally view China's Xi more favourably than Donald Trump, Pew poll finds
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People globally view China's Xi more favourably than Donald Trump, Pew poll finds

More people have favourable views of China than the United States in 25 out of 36 countries and territories surveyed, including Canada and Mexico, according to a new poll by the Pew Research Center released on Wednesday. Views were also more favourable of Chinese leader Xi Jinping than US President Donald Trump in 22 of the countries and territories.

Australia news live: Josh Thomas weighs in on Divine Playhouse debate; meth surges in workplace drug use survey

Australia news live: Josh Thomas weighs in on Divine Playhouse debate; meth surges in workplace drug use survey

The Guardian •

Comedian backs LGBTQ+ theatre in ‘David v Goliath’ fight. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe comedian Josh Thomas has weighed in on the row over the LGBT theatre based in a converted church in Sydney which is facing eviction after its landlord ordered it to cease “offensive trade”The promoter and founder of Divine Playhouse says the venue faces ...

ニチレイ サイバー攻撃 影響の広がりや原因究明など焦点

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冷凍食品大手の「ニチレイ」は、サイバー攻撃でシステム障害が発生し、外食チェーンのほか、流通大手や宅配サービスなどにも影響が広がっています。会社では17日から順次、業務を再開するとしていますが、攻撃を受ける前の状態に戻る時期は未定で、影響がどこまで広がるかや、原因の究明などが焦点となります。

Australia news live: Josh Thomas weighs into Divine Playhouse debate; meth surges in workplace drug use survey

Australia news live: Josh Thomas weighs into Divine Playhouse debate; meth surges in workplace drug use survey

The Guardian •

Comedian backs LGBTQ+ theatre in ‘David v Goliath’ fight. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Nick Visser with the main action.Comedian Josh Thomas has weighed in on the Divine Playhouse saga, a queer-friendly theatre pop-up in Sydney ...

UK: Man charged with murder after Indian woman stabbed to death at home in London

UK: Man charged with murder after Indian woman stabbed to death at home in London

Times of India •

A 24-year-old Indian woman was fatally stabbed at her London home. A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with the incident. The victim's family alleges the attack was racially motivated and seeks government assistance. They had sold land to fund her education and future aspirations in the UK. British Sikh groups express concern over rising race-based attacks targeti...

皇室典範改正案 与党 会期末の成立図る 会期延長も検討

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皇族数の確保に向けた皇室典範改正案について、与党は会期末の17日に成立させたい考えです。一方「副首都」構想の関連法案などは17日までに成立させるめどが立っておらず会期を延長する方向で検討しています。

W杯 イングランド×アルゼンチン【速報中】イングランド先制

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サッカーワールドカップ北中米大会の準決勝、イングランド対アルゼンチンは日本時間の午前4時に試合が始まりました。世界ランキング4位のイングランドは60年ぶり、世界1位のアルゼンチンは2大会連続の決勝進出を目指します。最新情報をお伝えしています。準決勝はNHKでは総合やBSプレミアム4Kで中継し、NHK ONEでも配信しています。

Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke marijuana

Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke marijuana

France 24 •

In tonight's edition, after years of waiting, Kenya's Rastafarians lose a landmark court battle over the religious use of cannabis. Also, the continent's top cocoa producers join forces to process more cocoa at home instead of exporting it raw. And on the beaches of Dakar, an environmental activist is turning heads in a colourful outfit, made entirely from discarded plastic waste.

アメリカ軍 イランに追加攻撃を開始したと発表

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中東地域を管轄するアメリカ中央軍はアメリカ東部時間の15日午後3時、日本時間の16日午前4時からイランに対する追加攻撃を開始したと発表しました。イランへの攻撃は5日連続で行われ、15日に入ってからは2回目の攻撃となっていて、軍事的な圧力を強めています。中央軍によりますと、ホルムズ海峡での自由な航行への脅威となっているイランの軍事能力を攻撃の目標にしているということです。

Trump intelligence pick to play ‘helpful’ role in agreeing economic strategy with China

Trump intelligence pick to play ‘helpful’ role in agreeing economic strategy with China

SCMP •

The United States’ nominee for director of national intelligence told lawmakers on Wednesday he could be “extremely helpful” in shaping economic strategy with China during a confirmation hearing that framed Beijing as a leading economic and geopolitical challenge. Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, appeared before the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on his nomination,...

Maltese politicians ‘involved’ in plot to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, court hears

Maltese politicians ‘involved’ in plot to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, court hears

The Guardian •

Former economy minister Chris Cardona and ex-chief of staff Keith Schembri named as being involved in 2017 murder of journalistTwo political figures who previously held powerful government roles in Malta were accused of plotting to kill the journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia during court testimony on Wednesday.The allegations, against a former economy minister and a former chief of staff to the pri...

Quote of the day by Augustus: 'We write our names in the sand and then the waves roll in and...'

Quote of the day by Augustus: 'We write our names in the sand and then the waves roll in and...'

Times of India •

A thought-provoking quote from Neil Gaiman's comic series suggests that names written in sand reflect life's transient beauty, although it is incorrectly credited to Emperor Augustus Caesar. This notion echoes ancient philosophical themes of mortality and the futility of permanence. In contrast to the perceived eternal nature of digital existence, recognizing impermanence can free us from the burd...

France's parliament adopts assisted dying law

France's parliament adopts assisted dying law

France 24 •

France on Wednesday moved closer to joining the ranks of countries that guarantee the right to assisted dying, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron. Macron had promised an assisted dying law when he was re-elected for a second term in 2022, in a change seen as one of the most important social reforms since France allowed same-sex marriage in 2012. If the country's highest constitutional ...