The five women filed a claim in the Federal Court of Australia in 2021, seeking damages over the alleged “unlawful physical contact” and false imprisonment, which had caused mental health impacts including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Other passengers – including from
US Representatives Chuck Edwards (Republican) and Mike Quigley (Democratic) spoke with the BBC News after meeting with Ukraine President Zelensky. The congressmen talked about the “dire need” expressed by the Ukrainian leader to access to more equipment and ammunition to stop the
Watch stunning images of the total solar eclipse as it carved a path across the North American continent. The total eclipse became visible on the coast of Mexico at 11:07 local time (14:07 EDT; 19:07 BST), as crowds on the beach went
At the time, Mr Grossi said: “For more than two years now, nuclear safety and security in Ukraine has been in constant jeopardy. We remain determined to do everything we can to help minimise the risk of a nuclear accident that could
It’s also partly because voters’ top priorities normally centre on their own lives and the prospects for their families. But that does not mean that the public doesn’t care, or is immune from the horror they see unfolding on their screens every
The Biden administration is facing mounting pressure from some Democrats over its military support to Israel. On Friday, more than three dozen members of Congress, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, signed a letter urging the US president and Mr Blinken to
Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility for the attack, and a video pledging allegiance to the group was found at Chekatt’s home. But the French interior minister at the time, Christophe Castaner, cast doubt on the claim, saying it was taking credit
Together, they were serving two million meals a week across the Palestinian territory, where the UN has warned that an estimated 1.1 million people – half the population – are facing catastrophic hunger because of Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries, the ongoing
WCK – founded by celebrity chef José Andrés – is one of the main suppliers of aid to Gaza. Four days ago, it said that it had served 42 million meals in the territory – dispatching more than 1,700 food trucks and
Senior Iranian commander killed in Israeli strike, Iran state media says – BBC News More More sections Summary A suspected Israeli strike has destroyed the Iranian consulate building in Syria’s capital, Damascus, Syrian state media report Photos show smoke and dust rising