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Liverpool ‘glory’ descends into ‘horror’ Liverpool ‘glory’ descends into ‘horror’ Dominating Tuesday’s front pages is the “horror” in Liverpool after a car was driven into the crowd during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade. The Guardian leads their coverage with an image of two paramedics carrying an injured Liverpool supporter after the incident in Water Street on Monday evening. The paper says a “53-year-old white British man was arrested on the scene” after celebrations were “plunged into chaos”. The i Paper echoes the “shocking incident” in Liverpool as it reports that the number of injuries are still “unknown” and details on casualties “unconfirmed”. The paper also says bystander videos show “fans trying to stop the car while others beg police and medics for help”. The Times reports an “estimated million people” took to the streets to celebrate Liverpool’s Premier League title. The paper says scenes of “jubilation descended into terror” as a man drove “straight through throngs of supporters, including children”. It also details people surrounding the car and “******** on windows” before police arrived on the scene. “Liverpool glory turns to horror” headlines the Daily Telegraph. The paper reports the ****** leaves “dozens of casualties”, with one witness saying she “felt like a sardine” packed into the street. It also says counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident. The Daily Mail documents the “carnage” during the incident, leading with an image showing the moment a car “crashes” into the crowd and a number of people can be seen holding on to the bonnet. The paper reports the driver was “beeping the ***** as he revved backwards and forwards” in the crowd. A “nightmare” at the Liverpool parade, with “elation then horror” declares the Mirror. The paper features several compelling images from the incident, with one showing fans “swarming over” the car as it comes to a rest. The Daily Express reports “multiple fans injured” as it features an image of the moment police descended on the car that drove into the crowd. The same moment covers the Daily Star in its lead of “horror at the parade”, along with images of paramedics carrying off the injured. The Sun follows with its coverage, reporting that “at least 30 people were injured” in the incident. It also features Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s response, calling the scenes “appalling”. The Metro leads with Donald Trump’s latest “verdict” on the Russian president who, he says, has “gone absolutely crazy”. Trump’s comments come after Russia “unleashed its biggest drone blitz yet” on Ukraine, which the US president says is “for no reason whatsoever”. An image shows Liverpool’s streets clogged with emergency personnel and vehicles attending to the scene. Several EU countries are pushing to secure a “swift deal” with the US to head off Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Financial Times reports. Trump is threatening 50% tariffs, and some nations in the bloc are “urging” others to “keep talking to Washington rather than taking the path of confrontation”. Meanwhile, the Gaza crisis is also prominent, as the paper says Germany has joined other Western nations in condemning Israel’s actions in the region. Source link #Liverpool #glory #descends #horror Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Noongar artist Darryl Dempster’s connection to Country to be on display as Reconciliation Week banners Noongar artist Darryl Dempster’s connection to Country to be on display as Reconciliation Week banners After picking up painting as a means of connection in 2019, Noongar artist Darryl Dempster’s artwork will be displayed more than 400 times across Perth as banner artwork for National Reconciliation Week. Source link #Noongar #artist #Darryl #Dempsters #connection #Country #display #Reconciliation #Week #banners Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Syria’s government and Kurds reach agreement on returning families from notorious camp Syria’s government and Kurds reach agreement on returning families from notorious camp QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — Kurdish authorities in northeast Syria announced Monday they have reached an agreement with the transitional government in Damascus to evacuate Syrian citizens from a sprawling camp in the desert that houses tens of thousands of people with alleged ties to the militant Islamic State group. Sheikhmous Ahmed, an official in the Kurdish-led authority that controls the country’s northeast, said an agreement was reached on a “joint mechanism” for returning the families from al-Hol camp after a meeting among local authorities, representatives of the central government in Damascus and a delegation from the U.S.-led international coalition fighting IS. Ahmed denied reports that administration of the camp will be handed over to Damascus in the near future, saying “there was no discussion in this regard with the visiting delegation or with the Damascus government.” Human rights groups for years have cited poor living conditions and pervasive violence in the camp, which houses about 37,000 people, mostly wives and children of IS fighters as well as supporters of the militant group. They also include Iraqis as well as nationals of Western countries who traveled to join IS. The U.S. military has been pushing for years for countries that have citizens at al-Hol and the smaller, separate Roj Camp to repatriate them. Iraq has taken back increasing numbers of citizens in recent years, but many other countries have remained reluctant. As for Syrians housed in the camp, a mechanism has been in place for several years to return those who want to go back to their communities in the Kurdish-controlled areas, where centers have been opened to reintegrate them. Before now, however, there had not been an agreement with the government in Damascus to return them to areas under the central government’s control. The new agreement comes amid attempts to increase the cooperation between Kurdish authorities and the new leaders in Damascus after former President Bashar Assad was unseated in a rebel offensive in December. Under a deal signed in March between Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, the SDF is to be merged into the new government armed forces. All border crossings with Iraq and Turkey and airports and oil fields in the northeast are to come under the central government’s control. Prisons where about 9,000 suspected members of the Islamic State group are held are also expected to come under central government control. The deal marked a major step toward unifying the disparate factions that had carved up Syria into de facto mini-states during its civil war that began in 2011 after the brutal crackdown by Assad’s government on massive anti-government protests. However, implementation has been slow. Washington has been pushing for its enactment and, in particular, for Damascus to take over management of the prisons in northeast Syria. Source link #Syrias #government #Kurds #reach #agreement #returning #families #notorious #camp Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Carney breaks with Trudeau question ******* tradition of answering all MPs – National Carney breaks with Trudeau question ******* tradition of answering all MPs – National By Staff The ********* Press Posted May 26, 2025 6:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in his first question ******* on Wednesday — but will not carry on a tradition started by his predecessor. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau made it his practice to answer all questions in the House of Commons on Wednesdays, a gesture he said was meant to improve accountability within the chamber. A source in the Prime Minister’s Office confirms Carney will not carry on the same practice. The change was confirmed to both Global News and the ********* Press. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Carney will still be in the House of Commons every week for question ******* and will participate in the opening rounds responding to opposition party leaders, the PMO source told Global News. 2:19 ********* political leaders outline priorities for Parliament Trending Now Passenger restrained after trying to open plane exit door mid-flight King Charles III arrives in Canada to kick off ‘historic’ visit Trudeau said in 2017 that he thought it was important for all MPs to be able to ask questions of the prime minister, not just party leaders. Story continues below advertisement There was some debate at the time among other parties about whether the move would allow Trudeau to dodge questions on other days of the week. Wednesday will see the first question ******* of the spring legislative session, following the election of House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia on Monday and King Charles reading the speech from the throne on Tuesday. —With additional files from Global News More on Politics More videos &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #Carney #breaks #Trudeau #question #******* #tradition #answering #MPs #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

3 best NBA player props, Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds for Game 4: Use SGA, Randle in 2025 Playoff picks – CBS Sports 3 best NBA player props, Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds for Game 4: Use SGA, Randle in 2025 Playoff picks – CBS Sports 3 best NBA player props, Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds for Game 4: Use SGA, Randle in 2025 Playoff picks CBS SportsThunder vs. Timberwolves live updates: 2025 NBA start time, playoffs predictions, picks for Game 4 – The Athletic The New York TimesToday’s best bets: Wolves-Thunder, Canes-Panthers highlight top picks from model, experts CBS SportsFive things to watch for if the Wolves are to even up the series against Thunder in Game 4 Monday night Star TribuneThunder vs. Timberwolves odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA playoff matchup on May 26, 2025 SportsLine Source link #NBA #player #props #Thunder #Timberwolves #odds #Game #SGA #Randle #Playoff #picks #CBS #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Greek coastguards charged over 2023 migrant shipwreck Greek coastguards charged over 2023 migrant shipwreck Nick Beake Europe Correspondent Kostas Kallergis Senior Europe Producer Greek Coast Guard The migrant boat sank with 650 people onboard A naval court in Greece has charged 17 coastguards over the deadliest migrant boat disaster in the Mediterranean Sea for a decade. Up to 650 people were feared to have drowned when the overcrowded Adriana fishing vessel sank near Pylos, off the Greek coast, in the early hours of 14 June 2023. Survivors later told the BBC that Greek coastguards had caused their boat to capsize in a botched attempt to tow it and then silenced witnesses. “It has taken us two years just for these charges to come, even though so many people witnessed what happened,” one of the survivors, a Syrian man we called Ahmad, said on Monday. Captain of coastguard ship charged The Greek authorities have always denied the claims against them. The Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court has found that 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard should face criminal charges. Among them is the captain of the coastguard ship, the LS-920, who is charged with “causing a shipwreck”, leading to the deaths of “at least 82 people”. This corresponds to the number of bodies recovered, although it is thought as many as an additional 500 people drowned, including women and children who were all below deck. The disaster occurred in international waters – but within Greece’s rescue zone. The then-Chief of the Coast Guard and the Supervisor of the National Search and Rescue Coordination Centre in Piraeus are among four officials charged with “exposing others to danger”. The captain of the LS-920 is also charged with “dangerous interference of maritime transport” as well as a “failure to provide assistance” to the migrant boat. The crew of the ship are charged for “simple complicity” in all the acts allegedly committed by the captain. Doubts over Greek officials’ account A coastguard ship had been monitoring the Adriana for 15 hours before it sank. It had left Libya for Italy with an estimated 750 people on board. Only 104 of them are known to have survived. We’ve been investigating since the day of the disaster and our series of findings has cast serious doubt on the official Greek version of events. Within a week, we obtained shipping data which challenged the claim the migrant boat had not in trouble and so did not need to be rescued. A month later, survivors told us the coastguard had caused their boat to sink in a disastrous effort to tow it and then forced witnessed to stay silent. Last year, a case against nine Egyptians was thrown out, amid claims they had been scapegoated by the Greek authorities. Earlier this year, audio recordings emerged which further challenged the official Greek version of events. Syrian survivors feel ‘vindicated’ We first met Syrian refugees, who we called Ahmad and Musaab to protect their identities, a month after the disaster. They said they each paid $4,500 (£3,480) for a spot on the boat. Ahmad’s younger brother was also on board and did not survive. Musaab described to us the moment when – he alleged – the Greek coastguards caused their boat to sink. “They attached a rope from the left,” he said. “Everyone moved to the right side of our boat to balance it. The Greek vessel moved off quickly causing our boat to flip. They kept dragging it for quite a distance.” The men claimed that once on land, in the port of Kalamata, the coastguard told survivors to “shut up” when they started to talk about how the Greek authorities had caused the disaster. “When people replied by saying the Greek coastguard was the cause, the official in charge of the questioning asked the interpreter to tell the interviewee to stop talking,” Ahmad said. He said officials shouted: “You have survived death. Stop talking about the incident Don’t ask more questions about it.” Today Ahmad – who is now living in Germany – said he felt vindicated by the charges that had been brought. “I’m very happy they are eventually being held accountable for all that they have committed, but until I see them in prison nothing has been done yet,” he said. “To be honest, the Greek legal system is very unreliable.” Legal team for victims welcome charges The joint legal team representing survivors and victims of the disaster said the decision to pursue a case against the 17 coastguards was a big step forward towards justice being done. In a statement it said: “Almost two years after the Pylos shipwreck, the prosecution and referral to main investigation for felonies of 17 members of the Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership, constitutes a substantial and self-evident development in the course of vindication of the victims and the delivery of justice.” It is understood the 17 men who have now been charged will be questioned in the coming weeks by the Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court. The court will then decide whether to send them to full trial or dismiss the charges. It is not immediately clear what punishment the coastguards could receive if found guilty. Greece has previously told the BBC its Coast Guard fully respects human rights and has rescued more than 250,000 people at sea in the past decade. Source link #Greek #coastguards #charged #migrant #shipwreck Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Push to teach Rottnest Island’s brutal history a key step in reconciliation Push to teach Rottnest Island’s brutal history a key step in reconciliation Noongar elder Richard Walley OAM says there’s still plenty to be done on reconciliation as he pushes efforts to increase awareness of the brutal past of Rottnest Island. Source link #Push #teach #Rottnest #Islands #brutal #history #key #step #reconciliation Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Family, friends pay final respects to Clark Atlanta alumna killed in California Family, friends pay final respects to Clark Atlanta alumna killed in California Friends and family paid their final respects to a Clark Atlanta University alumna after she was shot and killed. Dr. Cameisha Clark was only 35 years old, but friends told Channel 2’s Michael Seiden that she still managed to accomplish things a lot of people only dream about. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] She first arrived at CAU in 2007, where she would later earn not one, not two, but three degrees. She had been living in California, where she was a dean at Spartan College when she tragically lost her life. There were lots of hugs and tears as friends and family came together at a southwest Atlanta ******** home where her loved ones held a public viewing Monday. “I met Cameisha in the ninth grade when we were all going to Mays,” said her friend, Koko Humphrey. “Just a beautiful girl. Beautiful spirit.” Humphrey says she made the eight-hour drive from her home in Virginia, because she wanted to celebrate the life and legacy of a childhood friend who never met a stranger. “She was that girl! Everybody loved her!” she said. “She embraced everybody, so it hurts to see that she left the way she did.” Police say a former security guard shot and killed her inside her office at Spartan College. Investigators arrested the suspect and described the deadly shooting as “an apparent act of workplace violence.” The gunman is also accused of shooting a second victim, a receptionist, who was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Clark’s death rocked the CAU community. School officials recently announced a $10,000 donation for the establishment of the Dr. Cameisha Clark Scholarship Fund for students who are aspiring educators. Clark’s ******** is planned for Tuesday. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Source link #Family #friends #pay #final #respects #Clark #Atlanta #alumna #killed #California Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Neither banana nor apple: scientists reveal the healthiest fruit of all and why you should eat it every day. – Stewartville Star Neither banana nor apple: scientists reveal the healthiest fruit of all and why you should eat it every day. – Stewartville Star Neither banana nor apple: scientists reveal the healthiest fruit of all and why you should eat it every day. Stewartville StarExperts Debunk 5 Myths About Fruit That You Probably Still Believe Prevention Source link #banana #apple #scientists #reveal #healthiest #fruit #eat #day #Stewartville #Star Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident PA Media A 53-year-old man has been arrested after a car hit a number of pedestrians in Liverpool city centre during the Premier League victory parade. Eyewitnesses and videos shared on social media have shown the vehicle driving through a crowd as people scatter. Details are still emerging but here is what we know so far. What happened? A car collided with a number of pedestrians on Water Street just after 18:00, Merseyside Police said. In a statement the force said: “We were contacted at just after 18:00 today, Monday 26 May, following reports a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. “The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained.” Police later said a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area had been arrested and that he was believed to be the driver. The incident is not being treated as terror-related and is believed to be isolated, police said. The ambulance service said 27 people had been taken to hospital for treatment, with two, including one child, seriously injured. Another 20 people were treated for injuries at the scene. Four children were among the injured. Four people including a child were lifted from beneath the car, Merseyside chief fire Nick Searle said. What did witnesses see? Video from the scene shows the car ploughing into the a group of people then speeding up before coming to a halt. Other footage shows people striking the car after it stopped, with the back windscreen shattered. Pictures from the aftermath show numerous emergency service vehicles One eyewitness, BBC reporter Matt Cole, described seeing a car coming through the crowd that “just wasn’t stopping”. He said it was being chased by a group of men “who were trying to bang on the side of it and throw things at it”. He estimated the car was travelling at “more than 20 [mph]”. He said his initial assumption was that the driver just wanted to “barge through crowds because they didn’t want to wait”. Another witness, Matthew O’Carroll, 28, from Runcorn, saw the car approaching the top of Water Street. He said the vehicle had been going at a “decent” speed and that the driver had been beeping as he went through the crowd. Where did it happen?. Water Street is near the Strand, where moments before the incident occurred Liverpool FC paraded the Premier League trophy from the top of a bus. Thousands of people had come out to celebrate the team’s victory and the incident occurred about a mile before the parade’s finishing point. What has been said? Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is being kept updated on the latest developments and said in a statement that what has happened in Liverpool as “appalling”. He posted on X: “The scenes in Liverpool are appalling – my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. “I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. “I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate.” Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the pictures were “deeply worrying”. “My thoughts are with all those affected, and the emergency services as they respond to what appears a horrific incident,” she said. Liverpool FC said it was in contact with the police and its “thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident”, while rivals Everton FC echoed the sentiment. Liverpool said in a statement: “Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident. We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident.” Liverpool’s staff celebrations are understood to have been postponed because of the incident. The Premier League has also released a statement, saying “everyone at the Premier League is shocked by the appalling events in Liverpool this evening, and our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected. “We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident.” Source link #Liverpool #parade #incident Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Gaza sees new flow of aid after U.S.-backed group takes over operations – National Gaza sees new flow of aid after U.S.-backed group takes over operations – National A new aid system in Gaza opened its first distribution hubs Monday, according to a U.S.-backed group that said it began delivering food to Palestinians who face growing hunger after Israel’s nearly three-month blockade to pressure ******. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is taking over the handling of aid despite objections from United Nations. The desperately needed supplies started flowing on a day that saw Israeli strikes kill at least 52 people in Gaza. The group said truckloads of food — it did not say how many — had been delivered to its hubs, and distribution to Palestinians had begun. It was not clear where the hubs were located or how those receiving supplies were chosen. “More trucks with aid will be delivered tomorrow, with the flow of aid increasing each day,” the foundation said in a statement. The U.N. and aid groups have pushed back against the new system, which is backed by Israel and the United States. They assert that Israel is trying to use food as a weapon and say a new system won’t be effective. Story continues below advertisement Israel has pushed for an alternative aid delivery plan because it says it must stop ****** from seizing aid. The U.N. has denied that the militant group has diverted large amounts. 2:05 First 90 aid trucks reach Gaza, but UN says it’s not nearly enough The foundation began operations a day after the resignation of its executive director. Jake Wood, an American, said it had become clear the foundation would not be allowed to operate independently. It’s not clear who is funding the group, which said it had appointed an interim leader, John Acree, to replace Wood, The organization is made up of former humanitarian, government and military officials. It has said its distribution points will be guarded by private security firms and that the aid would reach a million Palestinians — around half of Gaza’s population — by the end of the week. Under pressure from allies, Israel began allowing a trickle of humanitarian aid into Gaza last week after blocking all food, medicine, fuel or other goods from entering since early March. Aid groups have warned of famine and say the aid that has come in is nowhere near enough to meeting mounting needs. Story continues below advertisement ****** warned Palestinians on Monday not to cooperate with the new aid system, saying it is aimed at furthering those objectives. The Israeli airstrikes killed at least 36 people in a school-turned-shelter that was hit as people slept, setting their belongings ablaze, according to local health officials. The military said it targeted militants operating from the school. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Israel renewed its offensive in March after ending a ceasefire with ******. It has vowed to seize control of Gaza and keep fighting until ****** is destroyed or disarmed, and until it returns the remaining 58 hostages, a third of them believed to be alive, from the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that ignited the war. 1:46 ‘They are really struggling’: ************-Canadians fear for loved ones in Gaza ******-led militants killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducted 251 people in the 2023 attack. Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed around 54,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. It says more than half the dead are women and children but does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count. Story continues below advertisement Israel says it plans to facilitate what it describes as the voluntary migration of over 2 million people in Gaza, a plan rejected by Palestinians and much of the international community. Israel’s military campaign has destroyed vast areas of Gaza and internally displaced some 90% of its population. Many have fled multiple times. Rescuers recover charred remains Trending Now Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected as House of Commons Speaker Passenger restrained after trying to open plane exit door mid-flight The strike on the school in the Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City also wounded dozens of people, said Fahmy Awad, head of the ministry’s emergency service. He said a father and his five children were among the dead. The Shifa and al-Ahli hospitals in Gaza City confirmed the overall toll. Awad said the school was hit three times while people slept, setting fire to their belongings. Footage circulating online showed rescuers struggling to extinguish fires and recovering charred remains. Story continues below advertisement The military said it targeted a militant command and control center inside the school that ****** and Islamic ****** used to gather intelligence for attacks. Israel blames civilian deaths on ****** because it operates in residential areas. 2:06 Humanitarian aid still hasn’t reached people in Gaza, UN says A separate strike on a home in Jabalya in northern Gaza killed 16 members of the same family, including five women and two children, according to Shifa Hospital, which received the bodies. ************ militants meanwhile fired three projectiles from Gaza, two of which fell short within the territory and a third that was intercepted, according to the Israeli military. Ultranationalists march in east Jerusalem, break into UN compound Ultranationalist Israelis gathered Monday in Jerusalem for an annual procession marking Israel’s 1967 conquest of the city’s eastern sector. Some protesters chanted “Death to Arabs” and harassed ************ residents. Story continues below advertisement Police kept a close watch as demonstrators jumped, danced and sang. The event threatened to inflame tensions that are rife in the restive city amid nearly 600 days of war in Gaza. Hours earlier, a small group of protesters, including an Israeli member of parliament, stormed a compound in east Jerusalem belonging to the U.N. agency for ************ refugees, which Israel has banned. The compound has been mostly empty since January, when staff were asked to stay away for security reasons. The U.N. says the compound is protected under international law. Magdy reported from Cairo. Associated Press writers Tia Goldenberg in Tel Aviv, Israel, and Julia Frankel in Jerusalem contributed to this report. More on World More videos &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #Gaza #sees #flow #aid #U.S.backed #group #takes #operations #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Minister defends super tax amid leniency concerns for politicians Minister defends super tax amid leniency concerns for politicians Amanda Rishworth has defended Labor’s proposal to roll back concessions on ultra-high super balances amid reporting federal parliamentarians may be able to defer payments. Only half a per cent of Australians — some 80,000 — have super balances north of $3m. Under the Albanese government’s plan, super accounts above that would be slugged with an extra 15 per cent on earnings, pumping $2.7bn into Commonwealth coffers annually, according to Treasury estimates. Camera IconWorkplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth has defended Labor’s super tax amid reporting federal parliamentarians could defer payments. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia But federal politicians enrolled in defined benefit pension schemes might not need to pay until after they retire, the *********** Financial Review has reported. Appearing on morning TV, the newly appointed Workplace Relations Minister was asked: “Is it fair?” “I have to be clear that both past and future federal politicians — if they have a super balance of over $3m — they’ll be have to pay tax under this measure as well,” Ms Rishworth told Nine. “But what we’re talking about is a slightly less generous concession for people with balances over $3m.” Pressed further, she insisted that she would be “subject to the same tax if my balance ever reaches over $3m”. Camera IconPrime Minister Anthony Albanese could reportedly defer payments on Labor’s proposed super tax. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia “Past federal and future federal MPs will be subject to this tax if their balance gets over three million (dollars),” Ms Rishworth said. “Now, this is a reasonable measure and it’s still going to be subject to a concessional rate, it’s just not going to be as generous. “And I would suggest that those 99.5 per cent of people that don’t have a balance over $3 million, probably assume that you would have to pay a little bit more tax for it.” It was revealed earlier this month that a handful of judges and former state-level officials would be exempt from the tax. The exemptions would be restricted to “those earnings in superannuation funds that the constitution prevents being taxed by the government will be excluded”, according to a government summary document. Source link #Minister #defends #super #tax #leniency #concerns #politicians Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Drivers see major backups on I-90 west after rollover ****** puts 2 in hospital Drivers see major backups on I-90 west after rollover ****** puts 2 in hospital This story was originally published on MyNorthwest.com. Drivers are experiencing major backups on I-90 west after Eastside Fire and Rescue rushed two people to a local hospital Monday morning. Traffic is moving, but congestion is still heavy. WSDOT crews have been spotted on both sides of the freeway. Eastside Fire and Rescue stated one vehicle was involved in a rollover ****** on westbound I-90 near milepost 22, west of Preston-Fall City Road. One person in the ****** is in critical condition, as of this reporting. The incident was first reported at approximately 9 a.m., according to Eastside Fire and Rescue. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is urging drivers to use caution in the area and to take alternate routes if possible. Follow Frank Sumrall on X. Read his stories here. Send news tips here. Follow Julia Dallas on X. Read her stories here. Submit news tips here. Source link #Drivers #major #backups #I90 #west #rollover #****** #puts #hospital Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dow futures rise 400 points after Trump announces extension on EU tariff: Live updates – CNBC Dow futures rise 400 points after Trump announces extension on EU tariff: Live updates – CNBC Dow futures rise 400 points after Trump announces extension on EU tariff: Live updates CNBCTrump says he will delay tariffs on European Union until July 9 The Washington PostU.S. Stock Futures, European Indexes Rise on Trump’s EU Tariff Climbdown WSJEurope Secured a Tariff Delay From Trump, but Can It Now Make a Deal? The New York TimesStocks and euro jump on Trump EU tariff delays Reuters Source link #Dow #futures #rise #points #Trump #announces #extension #tariff #Live #updates #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Moment car drives into crowd at Liverpool trophy parade Moment car drives into crowd at Liverpool trophy parade A 53-year-old white British man has been arrested after a car drove into pedestrians in Water Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Police has said. Police did not say whether the man is the suspected driver, and have warned people “not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding” the incident. Source link #Moment #car #drives #crowd #Liverpool #trophy #parade Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

MLG Oz secures first contract with Rio Tinto MLG Oz secures first contract with Rio Tinto Kalgoorlie-Boulder mining services firm MLG Oz has expanded its operations, securing its first-ever contract with global giant Rio Tinto. MLG told the *********** Securities Exchange on Monday the contract was for the provision of bulk haulage and site services at the Western Turner Syncline Mine in the Pilbara. The company said revenue from the 12-month contract was expected to be about $20 million. MLG said it would provide off-road bulk ore haulage services, material loading, rock breaking, unloading, stockpile management and road maintenance services. It was the company’s first supply agreement with Rio, establishing what MLG hoped would be a positive, long-term relationship. MLG managing director Murray Leahy said Rio had been actively reviewing his company’s approach and performance standards to assess its broader capability to deliver services in the Pilbara. “In particular, they have been focused on the efficiencies that can be gained through MLG’s hub and spoke delivery model,” he said. “As a proud WA company, continuing to expand our services beyond our heartland of the WA Goldfields, MLG is delighted to have been selected as a supplier to Rio. “We warmly acknowledge Rio’s commitment to support local businesses and look forward to continuing to evolve and grow our profile in the Pilbara region.” Source link #MLG #secures #contract #Rio #Tinto Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

North Korea says US space shield is ‘nuclear war scenario’ North Korea says US space shield is ‘nuclear war scenario’ SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea’s foreign ministry has criticised the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense shield project as a “very dangerous threatening initiative”, state media said on Tuesday. U.S. President Donald Trump on May 20 said he had picked a design for the Golden Dome missile defense system and named a leader of the ambitious $175 billion program. The Golden Dome plan “is a typical product of ‘America first’, the height of self-righteousness, arrogance, high-handed and arbitrary practice, and is an outer space nuclear war scenario,” said the Institute for American Studies of North Korea’s foreign ministry, according to state KCNA news agency. The aim is for Golden Dome to leverage a network of hundreds of satellites circling the globe with sophisticated sensors and interceptors to knock out incoming enemy missiles after they lift off from countries like China, Iran, North Korea or Russia. China last week said it is “seriously concerned” about the project and called for Washington to abandon its development. (Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Cynthia Osterman) Source link #North #Korea #space #shield #nuclear #war #scenario Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A wild Knicks-Pacers series takes another thrilling turn in Game 3 – The New York Times A wild Knicks-Pacers series takes another thrilling turn in Game 3 – The New York Times A wild Knicks-Pacers series takes another thrilling turn in Game 3 The New York TimesKnicks vs. Pacers: With New York on the brink, Karl-Anthony Towns steps up to perhaps save the Knicks’ season Yahoo SportsWhat Knicks surviving a Jalen Brunson dud means for the rest of Eastern Conference finals New York PostPacers let opportunity slip: Didn’t play ‘our way’ ESPNKarl-Anthony Towns’ Game 3 gem — a gift to his late mother The New York Times Source link #wild #KnicksPacers #series #takes #thrilling #turn #Game #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ex-DR Congo president returns to the country, party says Ex-DR Congo president returns to the country, party says Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila is back in the country for the first time in two years, having arrived in the rebel-held eastern city of Goma, spokespeople for the rebels as well as a youth leader from his party have said. Kabila’s arrival comes after senators stripped him of his immunity over alleged support for the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group which has been fighting the Congolese army. Kabila, who has previously denied links with the rebel group, recently decried the justice system , alleging it was “exploited for political ends”. The 53-year-old led DR Congo for 18 years, after succeeding his father Laurent, who was shot dead in 2001. He handed power to President Félix Tshisekedi in 2019, but they later fell out. Speaking to the BBC, a Goma youth leader for Kabila’s People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), confirmed earlier reports from the M23 that Kabila had arrived in Goma. “Kabila should be allowed full access to the country. For us it is like a father has returned to his children,” Innocent Mirimo told BBC Swahili. Last month, the PPRD was banned by the authorities in the capital, Kinshasa, who accused of having an “ambiguous attitude” towards the capture of Congolese territory by the M23. In a message on X, rebel spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka welcomed Kabila to Goma saying: “We wish him a pleasant stay in the liberated areas.” A similar message was shared by another spokesperson, ****** Ngoma. The Congolese authorities accuse Kabila of war crimes and treason, alleging there is a “substantial body of documents, testimony and material facts” that link the former leader to the M23. In a now-deleted YouTube video released on Friday, Kabila called the Congolese government a “dictatorship”, and said there was a “decline of democracy” in the country. Congolese government spokesperson, Patrick Muyaya, rejected Kabila’s allegations, saying he had “nothing to offer the country”. Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 first broke out in 2012 and ended in a peace deal the following year. But in 2021 the group took up arms again, saying the promises made in the deal had been broken. Since the beginning of this year, the M23 has made major advances in the mineral-rich east, including taking Goma in January. The conflict has led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of civilians in the last few months. Kabila has been living outside the country, in South Africa, for the past two years. At the beginning of last month he said he would be returning to help find a solution to the conflict. Source link #ExDR #Congo #president #returns #country #party Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

A simple guide to the 2025 presidential election A simple guide to the 2025 presidential election Getty Images The snap vote follows the impeachment of former president Yoon Suk Yeol South Korea will elect a new president on 3 June to replace Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office for placing the country under martial law for six hours in December. The winner will be tasked with managing the political and economic fallout of Yoon’s move, which plunged the country in deep turmoil and highlighted deep divisions in society. The election is also being held against the backdrop of long-running challenges such as the threat from North Korea and addressing the world’s lowest birth rate. Here is how the East Asian nation of about 52 million people will choose its new leader for the next five years. Why is South Korea holding a presidential election? Yoon was supposed to serve as president until 2027, but his term ended in disgrace. He shocked the nation by declaring martial law on 3 December, citing threats from “anti-state forces” and North Korea – but it soon became clear that he was spurred by his own political troubles. A week later, he was impeached by parliament. On 4 April, a constitutional court upheld his impeachment and removed him from office permanently, setting the stage for a snap presidential election within 60 days, as required by law. In the five turbulent months since Yoon’s martial law, the country has had three acting presidents, the most recent being Lee Ju-ho, the labour minister who assumed the role one month before the election. Lee replaced Prime Minister Han Duck Soo, who himself was impeached just weeks after taking over from Yoon in an acting capacity. Finance minister Choi Sang-mok was acting president before Han was reinstated in March. What are the big issues in South Korea’s election? Yoon’s martial law laid bare the deep political division between supporters of Yoon and his conservative People Power Party (PPP), and those backing opposition leader Lee Jae-myung and the liberal Democratic Party. It also shook public confidence in the economy at a critical time, when US President Donald Trump has unleashed his tariffs on America’s trading partners, with South Korean goods facing a 25% levy. The new president will then have the immediate task of addressing these concerns. But there are persistent challenges, such as relations with North Korea. While the start of 2025 been relatively uneventful, the year before had seen heightened tensions as both sides sent balloons and drones carrying propaganda materials across the border. On a broader scale, the new leader must balance Seoul’s relations between its biggest trading partner, Beijing and its most important security ally, Washington. There is also the task of arresting the country’s declining birth rate, which is among the lowest in the world. In 2024, the country’s fertility rate, or the average number of babies a woman is expected to have in her lifetime, was at 0.75. While it ticked up slightly from the previous year, it remains far below the 2.1 needed to maintain the country’s population of 51 million. Who could the next South Korean president be? Polls have placed Lee Jae-myung of the liberal Democratic Party as the frontrunner among six candidates, followed by Kim Moon-soo, the candidate for the conservative PPP. Lee, who lost to Yoon by a razor-thin margin in 2022, is hailed by his supporters as a working class hero. He worked in a factory before he became a human rights lawyer and politician. He has promised to establish a “Real Republic of Korea” with jobs and a fair society. Kim, a former labour minister, has positioned himself as a president for the economy, promising the creation of a business-friendly environment and job creation. The other candidates are Lee Jun-seok of the New Reform Party, Kwon Young-guk of the Democratic Labor Party and two independents – Hwang Kyo-ahn and Song Jin- ho. For the first time in 18 years, there is no woman running for president. The first woman to run for president of the country was Hong Suk-Ja in 1987, but she withdrew before the vote. The election in 2012 saw four female candidates stand. When is election day and when are results announced? The election is scheduled on 3 June and voting precincts will be open from 06:00 local time (22:00 GMT) to 20:00. South Koreans overseas were allowed to vote early from 20 to 25 May. Results are expected to come in after polls close and the winner will likely be known early the next day. When Yoon defeated Lee in 2022, he was proclaimed the winner nine hours after the close of voting, or at 04:40 the morning after election day. That was closest presidential contest in the country’s history, which saw Yoon win by a 0.73% difference in votes. The new president will take office immediately and unlike many of his predecessors, will not have the advantage of a formal transition from Yoon. What will happen to impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol? Yoon faces trial for an insurrection charge that stemmed from his martial law declaration. In January this year he became South Korea’s first sitting president to be arrested after investigators scaled barricades and cut through barbed wire to take him into custody. He was relased from detention weeks later on a technicality. He was recently indicted separately for abuse of power. Before the election, Yoon quit his party in what analysts say is an attempt to shore up the chances of PPP standard bearer Kim Moon-soo. 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Missing pregnant woman investigation upgraded to ******* Missing pregnant woman investigation upgraded to ******* An Garda Síochána Fiona Pender, 25, was seven months pregnant when she disappeared The disappearance of a pregnant Irish woman almost three decades ago has been upgraded to a ******* inquiry. A new search is under way to try to find the remains of Fiona Pender, 25, who went missing in County Offaly. She was last seen at about 06:00 on 23 August 1996 at her flat on Church Street, Tullamore. Gardaí (Irish police) have now announced that their investigation into Ms Pender’s ******* has been reclassified as a ******* investigation based on the entirety of the information available to investigators. She went missing in a decade when a number of other young women also disappeared without trace in the same province of Leinster. But Garda sources have always indicated that they do not believe her disappearance was linked to any of the other cases. An Garda Síochána On Monday, gardaí confirmed that this missing person investigation has been re-classified as a ******* investigation A new search is also under way on open ground close to Killeigh, about 5km from Tullamore. Gardaí say the area will be subjected to excavation and technical and forensic examinations over the coming days. Garda teams have conducted significant inquiries and what they describe as a sustained investigation over the last 28 years in an effort to establish what happened to Ms Pender. During this time, investigators say they have collated thousands of documents and reports, taken more than 300 statements of evidence and retained a number of exhibits. Extensive searches have been carried out and five people have been arrested and detained in connection with this investigation, according to police. Ms Pender was described as 5’5″ in height, with long blonde hair and she was wearing bright coloured clothing and white leggings when she went missing. She was seven months pregnant and was said to be looking forward to the birth at the time of her disappearance. No one has been brought to justice for her disappearance. RTÉ A search is under way on open ground close to Killeigh, about 5km from Tullamore Gardaí have renewed their appeal to anyone who may have any information about the case and who has not contacted investigators to come forward. They have also appealed for help from anyone who may have previously come forward but felt at the time they could not provide police with all the information they had about the disappearance of Ms Pender. The Republic of Ireland’s justice minister, Jim O’Callaghan, said he was briefed on further developments in the case on Monday, according to Irish broadcaster RTÉ. Speaking in Limerick, O’Callaghan said Ms Pender’s family have “gone through a terrible time over the past 28 years or so”. “I think it’s incumbent upon anyone who has information to bring that information to the gardaí so that this investigation can be concluded,” he added. Source link #Missing #pregnant #woman #investigation #upgraded #******* Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Harvey bowling superstar Cam Wellington takes out top spot as WA’s under-18s male bowler of the year Harvey bowling superstar Cam Wellington takes out top spot as WA’s under-18s male bowler of the year Harvey’s Cam Wellington has won another gold medal to cap the end of his under-18s bowls career. Hot off the heels of winning the bowls under-18s State Singles in April, Harvey’s upstart bowling superstar Cam Wellington has taken out the top spot as the Juniper under-18s WA male bowler of the year. The awards ceremony took place at Optus Stadium last Friday with WA’s top bowlers across a range of categories all awarded. Wellington won the most outstanding under-18 male bowler alongside Osborne Park’s Sophie Hays taking out the most outstanding under-18 female bowler. Speaking to the Reporter after his State championship win earlier this year, Wellington said he was hopeful to end his under-18s career with a win at the award ceremony. Turning 18 in the coming months, this was the final opportunity Wellington had to take away an award in the under-18s category. After his State Championship win Wellington said he would continue to develop his skill as his bowling career progressed. “Next is the open competition, and hopefully I can make my way from the bottom back to the top,” he said. Though Wellington has significant experience competing in the *********** Open, his next entry into the competition will be the first time in the over-18s competition with the ultimate goal of playing for the *********** bowling team. “I’ll just have to work even harder than what I have been,” he said. Source link #Harvey #bowling #superstar #Cam #Wellington #takes #top #spot #under18s #male #bowler #year Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I-5 closed in both directions near Carmel Valley following pursuit I-5 closed in both directions near Carmel Valley following pursuit SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Both northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Carmel Valley were closed Monday afternoon following a pursuit involving California Highway Patrol. The lane closures began around noon near the connector with State Route 56, according to Caltrans. CHP confirmed to FOX 5/KUSI the activity stemmed from a pursuit, but did not have any additional details on the incident. Southbound traffic resumed through the area around 1 p.m., more than an hour after the lane closures began. As of 1:20 p.m., all northbound lanes remain closed due to the police activity, per Caltrans. See real-time road conditions on the FOX 5/KUSI Live Traffic Map The closures backed up traffic in both directions for miles, stretching from Solana Beach in the north to the I-5 and Interstate 805 interchange in the south. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News. Source link #closed #directions #Carmel #Valley #pursuit Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘The Last Of Us’ Season 2 Finale Draws 3.7M Cross-Platform U.S. Viewers For HBO – Deadline ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 2 Finale Draws 3.7M Cross-Platform U.S. Viewers For HBO – Deadline ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 2 Finale Draws 3.7M Cross-Platform U.S. Viewers For HBO Deadline‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale Recap: The Monster at the End The New York TimesThe Last of Us recap: season two, episode seven – well, that was a frustrating finale The GuardianThe Last of Us Season 2 Finale Explained E! Online‘The Last of Us’ Star Bella Ramsey on the Hardest Part of the ‘Crazy’ Season Finale and What the Big Twist Means for Season 3 Variety Source link #Season #Finale #Draws #3.7M #CrossPlatform #U.S #Viewers #HBO #Deadline Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Women's T20 Cricket Women's T20 Cricket Action from Chelmsford of the third T20 in the three-match series. Source link #Women039s #T20 #Cricket Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]