On two tiny patches of reef in Tasmania a bizarre walking fish with over-sized jazz hands and a fluffy pom-pom on its head is barely hanging on. With just 100 or so left in the wild, the aptly named red handfish makes Australia’s other critically endangered species seem positively abundant. But a team of dedicated…
Calgary Stampede a Celebration of Western Culture
What’s billed as the biggest outdoor show on earth kicked off on July 7. The Calgary Stampede is a 10-day celebration of Western culture. The big event on opening day was the Stampede parade. And this year’s Parade Marshall was astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who is slated to be the first Canadian to go to the…
Conservatives Say Parties Reach Agreement on Terms for Foreign Interference Inquiry
The Conservatives said all parties agreed Friday on the scope for a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada. The agreement appeared to break the impasse between the governing Liberals and the Conservatives about how to proceed with negotiations to establish a probe into efforts of foreign governments to interfere in Canada’s elections and governance….
Albanese Heads to Europe for Talks on Ukraine, Economy
As Ukrainians mark 500 days of fending off the Russian invasion, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing for security talks in Europe. The prime minister will start his visit in the German capital Berlin, where he will meet with Chancellor Olaf Scholz on July 10. The leaders are expected to discuss the Ukraine war…
Biden Faces Strong Opposition From His Own Party on Cluster Munitions
July 7, 2023
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The decision of the Biden administration, following several months of internal debate, to include cluster munitions as part of its new $800 million aid package to Ukraine is opposed by members of his own party in Congress, who otherwise are allies of the administration’s support of the nation in its war with Russia. Congressional Democrats…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Visits Istanbul for Talks With Turkish President
July 7, 2023
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Istanbul on the evening of July 7, where he held talks with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It was Mr. Zelenskyy’s first trip to Turkey–a longstanding NATO member–since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine early last year. At a joint press conference held after the talks, Mr. Erdogan noted…
Australian Slave Keeper Jail Time Increased for Contacting Victim
On the evening before she was due to meet with police to go over statements about her experience as a slave, a frightened Tamil woman received a call at her nursing home. “If you listen to the police you’ll never be able to leave this country, you’ll be here until you perish, until you die,”…
Australian Wildlife Hospital Staff Devastated as Funding Scrapped
A wildlife hospital set up after the Black Summer bushfires faces imminent closure after the New South Wales (NSW) government reneged on a $6 million (US$4 million) funding deal struck by the previous administration. Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital chief executive Stephen Van Mil said the loss of the government funding over four years was very…
Trudeau and Smith Agree to Working Group on Energy Issues
The prime minister and the premier of Alberta have agreed to form a working group to tackle energy issues. The development was in a statement released by the Alberta government, just a few hours after the two leaders sat down for a short meeting in Calgary on July 7. “The positive news is the federal…
Warning Defective Unit Balconies in Australia Are Risking Safety
Defective balconies might be commonplace in apartment blocks across the country, requiring costly repairs and putting the safety of residents at risk. More than 550 damaged balconies had been found by Cladding Safety Victoria during inspections for flammable cladding, as of October 2022. The authority is concerned the issue is widespread in unit blocks across…
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