Senegal Doubles Prison Terms for Homosexuality in New Law
Senegal's parliament has passed legislation increasing prison sentences for homosexual acts from 1-5 years to 5-10 years, with no opposition votes and three abstentions.
Senegal's parliament has passed legislation increasing prison sentences for homosexual acts from 1-5 years to 5-10 years, with no opposition votes and three abstentions.
A parliamentary committee was told a child killed a litter of puppies after being shown violent social media content at school, highlighting rising online harms and debates over under-16 bans.
The World Health Organisation warns of an unprecedented catastrophe in the Middle East as Iranian boat attacks on fuel tankers and Israeli strikes in Beirut escalate tensions, with oil prices soaring above $100 a barrel.
At its annual Congress, China signals commitment to technology and economic growth, positioning itself as a stabilising force while tensions rise globally. The five-year plan emphasises AI, robotics, and conservative climate targets.
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RecommendedA whistleblower has exposed critical flaws in Australia's Robodebt scheme, highlighting a lack of justice and accountability for victims of the failed Centrelink debt recovery program.
The World Health Organization warns of unprecedented catastrophe as US, Israel and Iran exchange heavy fire. Dr Hanan Balkhy fears chemical, nuclear or radiological escalation with devastating environmental impact.
The Commons Treasury committee has initiated an inquiry into student loans and graduate taxation, addressing concerns over unfair terms and their impact on financial planning for graduates.
Historical analysis reveals that March in ancient Rome was not just for agricultural sowing but also a period of political and social conflict, with rituals intertwining farming and power struggles.
The bombing of Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Iran, killing 168 including schoolgirls, sparks outrage and calls for stronger international laws to protect children in war zones.
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RecommendedFormer UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown advocates for a new International Criminal Court to prosecute crimes against children, citing global failures in justice.
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A parliamentary inquiry into student loans has been launched by MPs, addressing concerns over rising debt, high interest rates, and economic pressures facing young people in the UK.
Daniel Padilla Jr., a 14-year-old student at Fresno High School, tragically passed away after collapsing during a basketball game in PE class. The school district has offered condolences and support.
China is set to pass a sweeping ethnic unity law mandating Mandarin Chinese in education, which critics warn erodes minority rights and promotes forced assimilation of its 55 ethnic groups.
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RecommendedPodcaster Joe Rogan expresses alarm over President Trump's advancing age and military action against Iran, warning it could spark global conflict and questioning the justification.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns Australians in the Middle East to leave immediately as flights are cancelled and security deteriorates. Over 27,000 flights have been cancelled, with 4.4 million seats removed.
During a weekly audience at St Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV blessed a baby dressed identically to him, while urging prayers for peace and civilian victims in the Iran War.
China is poised to approve a sweeping ethnic unity law that critics argue will accelerate assimilation and undermine minority language and cultural rights, with legal penalties extending beyond its borders.
Israeli forces have escalated military operations, launching heavy bombardments in Beirut and southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah positions and raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
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RecommendedChina's National People's Congress is poised to pass a new ethnic unity law, mandating Mandarin as the default language in schools and public signage, alongside environmental and economic plans.
Amid escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, analysis reveals China and Russia's reluctance to engage directly, offering hope for de-escalation despite global economic shocks.
Donald Trump asserted the US had won the war with Iran during a Kentucky rally, despite ongoing bombings in the Middle East and recent missile launches from Iran towards Israel.
Three teenage girls have been charged after distressing footage emerged showing a 13-year-old schoolgirl being assaulted and bullied in a Sydney high school toilet block.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reportedly asked staff quick-fire maths questions, causing embarrassment. He also apologised for gatecrashing Kemi Badenoch's GMB interview on student loans.
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RecommendedA sociology professor at Cal State San Bernardino declared she has had 'girlfriends with penises' during a heated university board meeting on transgender participation in women's sports.
A draft agreement between the Educational Institute of Scotland and Scottish ministers could prevent widespread school closures planned for this month across multiple council areas.
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A drone attack blamed on Sudan's Rapid Support Forces struck a school and health centre in Shukeiri, killing at least 17 people, mostly schoolgirls, and wounding 10 others.
A high school student in the US died after a toilet paper prank went horribly wrong, raising serious concerns about school safety and student behaviour.
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RecommendedA new survey reveals Southern American English is considered the most attractive accent in the United States, while Appalachian English faces the strongest cultural stigma among regional dialects.