Israeli PM Netanyahu ordered "firm measures against terrorism" in the West Bank, including demolishing a home and reinforcing military presence, after a clash near Tell village killed four Palestinians and one Israeli. The incident involved Israeli settlers and locals, with conflicting accounts of events.
The author reflects on the physical pain and visceral experience of abortion, contrasting it with abstract political and feminist discourse. Drawing on historical accounts, the piece highlights how the particularity of individual experiences is often lost in broader debates, especially in light of recent reproductive rights rollbacks.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has defended the government's decision to halt the legalisation of basketball betting, emphasising the policy was never intended to encourage gambling. Lee cited the rapid growth of prediction markets, which surged 130 per cent over two years, with 40 per cent of activity tied to sports events, calling it a worrying trend that requires thorough risk assessment before proceeding.
