The Texas Republican Party convention in Houston featured Governor Greg Abbott's address, discussions on abortion policy, and an unusual appearance by an elephant. While the World Cup is hosted nearby, most delegates viewed it as irrelevant, focusing instead on conservative agenda and party unity.
Donald Trump claims a peace deal with Iran will be signed soon, Labor strategizes against One Nation, and the World Cup kicks off with Australia's Socceroos in action.
CitizenGo, a global ultra-conservative group, is gaining traction in Australia's anti-abortion movement, leveraging its international network and collaborating with local figures like George Christensen and Christopher Yates.
CitizenGo, an ultra-conservative group with European roots, is increasing its activity in Australia, advocating against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights. Despite modest traction, researchers see it as part of a growing ecosystem of anti-rights movements.
YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife Ashley faced online abuse and death threats after sharing their decision to terminate a pregnancy due to a Down syndrome diagnosis.
Australia's One Nation party is pushing an anti-abortion agenda, drawing parallels to horror movie themes of growing social anxieties, patriarchal control, and the denial of agency, particularly for women. The party's stance contrasts with majority public support for reproductive rights in Australia.
In April 1990, King Baudouin of Belgium refused to sanction a law legalizing abortion, leading to a unique political crisis. To overcome this, the government declared the King "unable to reign" for 24 hours, allowing the council of ministers to ratify the law in his stead.
A proposed law in NSW to ban abortions based on the sex of a fetus is unlikely to be enforceable or effective, according to experts and the bill's own proponent. Critics argue it targets immigrants, increases stigma, and aims to restrict overall abortion access.
Barnaby Joyce attended a rally in Sydney advocating for tighter controls on abortion, specifically against sex selection. A private member's bill aims to outlaw the practice with penalties for medical practitioners, though NSW Health deems it rare and some MPs oppose criminalizing healthcare.
Barnaby Joyce urged anti-abortion activists to 'keep the fires burning' in Sydney. Concerns are mounting over Labor's NDIS overhaul, a "franken-can" was named worst plastic packaging, and Trump reportedly argued with Netanyahu. Weight-loss drugs may cut cancer risk.
Barnaby Joyce addressed a pro-life rally in Sydney, urging Nationals MPs to vote for a bill criminalising sex-selective abortions. Activists threatened to campaign against parties supporting abortion access, aiming to unseat incumbents in the lead-up to the NSW state election.
Katter's Australian Party (KAP) attempted to bypass a debate ban on abortion laws by using a disallowance motion on related regulations. The motion, aimed at discussing access to abortion drugs, was shut down by the Deputy Speaker and ultimately defeated by a large margin in the Queensland parliament.
Australia's billionaires saw their wealth surge by nearly $50,000 per minute in the past year, according to Oxfam. Meanwhile, Barnaby Joyce headlines an anti-abortion rally in Sydney, Peter Garrett leads an inquiry into Aukus, and a smart drug shows promise against cancer.
Australia's billionaires saw their wealth increase by nearly $50,000 per minute in the past year, according to Oxfam. Meanwhile, anti-abortion rallies gain traction, a smart drug shows promise against cancer, and Peter Garrett leads an inquiry into the Aukus pact.
Anti-abortion groups in Australia are escalating efforts to restrict reproductive rights, inspired by US tactics. Bills targeting late-term, sex-selective abortions, and medical abortion access are being introduced across multiple states, with One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce headlining a rally in Sydney.
Australian anti-abortion groups are using an incremental strategy, mirroring US tactics, to restrict reproductive rights. Bills targeting late-term abortions, sex-selective abortions, and access to medical abortions are being introduced across multiple states, aiming to normalize political debate on the issue.
An anti-abortion movement in Australia is adopting strategies seen in the US, aiming to incrementally restrict reproductive rights through various legislative attempts. MPs like Barnaby Joyce and John Ruddick are involved in pushing bills that target late-term abortions, sex-selective abortions, and medical abortion access.
The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the mail delivery of abortion pills, a method used in two-thirds of abortions in the country. This decision comes amid legal battles over abortion access following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with Texas enacting a law allowing citizens to sue those involved in providing abortion pills.
A critic reviews the Cannes Film Festival's top prizes, expressing skepticism about the Palme d'Or winner 'Fjord' and mixed feelings about other selections, while highlighting "Minotaur" and "Fatherland" as standouts.
Minority Veterans of America has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's reinstatement of a near-ban on abortions for veterans and their families, arguing the VA rule lacks medical justification and violates the Administrative Procedures Act.
A Planned Parenthood affiliate has launched "Just In Case Abortion Pills," allowing people to stock up on abortion medication for future use. This initiative aims to provide access amid growing abortion restrictions and legal challenges, offering a proactive approach to reproductive healthcare.
South Australia's parliament will debate new restrictions on late-term abortions for the third time in under two years. The bill, seeking to ban abortions after 25 weeks except to save a mother's life, faces opposition from abortion rights campaigners.
Post-mortem of Twisha Sharma, who died in Bhopal, indicates death by hanging, but also shows blunt force injuries. Police are investigating, with a reward offered for information on the prime accused, Samarth Singh. Families dispute claims about the circumstances.
The Supreme Court upheld access to the abortion pill mifepristone, Trump returned from a state visit to China with announced but unconfirmed purchases, and the UK faces political turmoil with challenges to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.
