The ‘True Spirit’ Of The Olympics Summed Up In 1 Selfie
A photograph of a selfie taken during Paris 2024 has been hailed as showing the “true spirit” of the Olympics. South Korean table tennis player Lim Jonghoon was caught on camera snapping an image of himself and teammate Shin Yubin with North Korean rivals Ri...
Israel Kills Gaza Journalists Who Covered Dire Conditions During Hospital Raid
An Israeli airstrike killed at least two Palestinian journalists on Wednesday, including an Al Jazeera correspondent who told the world about the conditions he and other members of the press faced while detained by Israeli soldiers raiding Gaza’s largest hospital earlier this year. Correspondent Ismail...
Venezuela’s Maduro Asks Pro-Government Supreme Court To Audit His Disputed Election
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro said he asked the country’s Supreme Court to conduct an audit of the presidential election after opposition leaders disputed his claim of victory, drawing swift condemnation by independent observers. Maduro told reporters Wednesday that the ruling party...
U.N. Report Says Palestinians Detained By Israeli Authorities Since Oct. 7 Faced Torture, Mistreatment
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights office issued a report Wednesday saying Palestinians detained by Israeli authorities since the Oct. 7 attacks faced waterboarding, sleep deprivation, electric shocks, dogs set on them, and other forms of torture and mistreatment. The report said Israel’s prison...
Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Is Killed In Iran By An Alleged Israeli Strike, Threatening Escalation
BEIRUT (AP) — Hamas’ top political leader was killed Wednesday by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a shock assassination that risked escalating into an all-out regional war. Iran’s supreme leader vowed revenge against Israel....
Israeli Court Hears Charge Soldiers Sexually Abused Palestinian At Shadowy Base
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli military court opened an initial hearing Tuesday for nine soldiers detained over what a defense lawyer said were allegations of sexual abuse of a Palestinian at a shadowy facility where Israel has held prisoners from Gaza during the war. The...
Plant-based efficacy and innovation
One standout product is Weleda’s Revitalising Hair Tonic, first launched in 1921. Featuring natural extracts such as stonecrop, horseradish and rosemary oil, it’s a timeless recipe for scalp health and stronger hair. With a recipe that sounds like it’s from days gone by, this classic...
Australian Organisations Experiencing Highest Rate of Data Breaches, Reports Rubrik
Australian organisations have reported the highest rate of data breaches compared with global markets in 2023, according to a new survey. However, they were less likely than their global peers to experience a “significant” cyber attack. Australia’s quicker adoption of technologies, including cloud computing, is...
The case of the curious gut infection
A lovely woman in her 50s had suffered a series of severe lung infections that she had great difficulty managing without antibiotics. After a couple of years of dietary changes and regular herbal medicines, this had largely resolved and she then only experienced infrequent lung...
Astrology Insights You Need
As we journey through mid-2024, the celestial patterns offer a rich tapestry of opportunities and challenges for each zodiac sign. Read on to discover what the cosmos has in store for your sign and how to harness these energies to propel yourself toward your goals...
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