Fifteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks
The local coast guard is still searching for 28 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.
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Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day
Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the “high forties” in Victoria and South Australia.
‘This is horrifying’ – Minneapolis residents reel from second deadly shooting
Two people have been shot dead by federal agents in the city in recent weeks, leaving many angry and frustrated.
Ferry carrying over 350 people sinks in Philippines, killing at least seven
Coastguard says at least 215 people have been rescued, while a search for 144 missing people is ongoing.
Minnesota Gov Walz demands Trump remove border agents after nurse killed
US president faces intensifying pressure over immigration crackdown following a second fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
Israel to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing after search for captive’s body ends
Netanyahu’s office says Rafah crossing will reopen in a ‘limited’ manner after search for Israeli soldier’s body ends.
Russia using Interpol’s wanted list to target critics abroad, leak reveals
A leak exposes for the first time the extent of Russia’s misuse of Interpol to request the arrest of critics.
Thousands of flights disrupted by massive winter storm
More than 10,000 flights were canceled and thousands were delayed across the U.S. on Sunday as a massive winter storm swept across the country. NBC
Political fallout grows after Minnesota shooting
With lawmakers in Congress divided after Saturday’s fatal shooting involving federal officers in Minneapolis, Democrats are now threatening to vote against funding the Department of
Minnesota governor wants federal immigration agents out after Pretti killed
Trump administration faces intensifying pressure over immigration crackdown after federal agents kill another citizen.
Israel says Rafah crossing to open after search for last captive body ends
Netanyahu’s office says the border crossing with Egypt will reopen after search for soldier Ran Gvili’s remains is over.
What’s behind the recent shift in US defence strategy?
Washington has revealed its new national defence strategy.
NBA players association voices support for Minnesota protesters
The National Basketball Players Association voiced support on Sunday for protesters in Minneapolis, rallying against the deadly presence of U.S. federal immigration authorities.
How Minnesota’s history of protest informs this moment
Minnesota has a robust history of protest going back to the 1890s, and the pivotal moments the twin cities played in labour and civil rights