Why is the Sydney church stabbing an act of terrorism, but the Bondi tragedy isn’t?

Why is the Sydney church stabbing an act of terrorism, but the Bondi tragedy isn’t?

By Greg Barton, Deakin University Just days after the deadly Westfield Bondi attacks, a second knife attack in Sydney has generated widespread shock and grief. This time, a 16-year-old entered an Assyrian church and rushed forward to stab the popular bishop presiding over a service, together with a priest who rushed to his defence. The shocking events were captured on the church’s video stream, and the news […]

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Future Media News, Week in Review: top Stories – April 15th to April 20th, 2024

https://youtu.be/qYQUw_VZXhA 🌍 Welcome to Future Media News! In this week's "Week in Review," we bring you the latest updates on the most significant events shaping the world, from the heart of Namibia to international headlines. Namibia Suspends Uranium Exploration: Fears of groundwater contamination halt Russia's atomic energy agency's activities. Minister Calle Schlettwein explains. Local Content Conference: Dr. Leake Hangala discusses efficient local development in Namibia's oil and gas sector. […]

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Global coral bleaching caused by global warming demands a global response

Bleached coral at the Keppel Islands in the southern Great Barrier Reef in early March 2024. © AIMS | Eoghan Aston By Britta Schaffelke, Australian Institute of Marine Science; David Wachenfeld, Australian Institute of Marine Science, and Selina Stead, Newcastle University The fourth global coral bleaching event, announced this week, is an urgent wake-up call to the world. While the US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s announcement is […]

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Water extraction and weight of buildings see half of China’s cities sink

A new satellite assessment suggests that nearly half the land under major cities in China are sinking caused by human activity. In coastal cities, this subsidence threatens millions of people with flooding as sea levels rise. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Nippon Steel says U.S Steel will remain ‘iconic’ after purchase

Nippon Steel says its purchase of U.S steel would ensure the company remains an American icon. U.S president Joe Biden and Republican candidate Donald Trump have made campaign promises to block the deal. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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U.S Congress mulls over foreign aid bills for Israel and Ukraine

Lawmakers in the United States are discussing a new set of foreign aid bills which Congressional leaders are hoping to pass this weekend. They include roughly $95 billion worth of spending to support Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan — as well as providing humanitarian relief to Gaza. Pressure to approve the funding has intensified following Iran's airstrikes on Israel last week. On Thursday, the US unveiled sanctions against the Iranian regime. […]

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Google fires 28 employees over anti-Israel protests

Google has fired 28 employees for protesting the company's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government to provide cloud and artificial intelligence services. The search engine giant called the protests on Google property "unacceptable" while protest organizers accused Google of firing workers "indiscriminately". Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

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U.S vetoes Palestine’s bid to join U.N

Palestine has not been admitted to the United Nations as a full member, following a Security Council vote. The United States vetoed the bid - as was widely expected. Twelve nations in the 15-member council voted for the resolution, and two countries - the United Kingdom and Switzerland, abstained. Earlier, U.N Secretary General Antonio Guterres said six months of war has made Gaza a "humanitarian hellscape" and repeated calls for […]

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U.S imposes sanctions on Iran over Israel attack

U.S President Joseph Biden has announced a new set of sanctions on Iran following its unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend. The sanctions are focused on Iran's drone manufacturers and steel industry. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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