French Government Under Fire for Attacking Civil Society: Is French Democracy at Risk?
France's Crackdown on Civil Society Sparks Concerns of Authoritarianism [...]
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Job Vacancies in Australia Decrease by 5% in November 2022, Despite Continuing High Demand for Workers
Job vacancies in Australia decrease by 5% in Nov 2022 but are still 12% higher compared to Nov 2021,28% of businesses reported at least one vacancy [...]
Santa’s naughty list getting a makeover? Paediatrician and daughters argue for phasing out coal as punishment
Time to retire coal as the go-to naughty list punishment, Santa! Not only is it bad for the planet, but it could also harm kids' health and mental well-being. Let's embrace more eco-friendly and compassionate alternatives this holiday season. #ChristmasKindness [...]
Climate change belief not split along political divide
As the sun beams down on southeast Queensland's vast, sprawling terrain, the team of researchers from QUT have discovered something remarkable - the climate change beliefs of people in the peri-urban region is not dependent on political orientation. In fact, the survey revealed that 64% of the study’s climate change believing participants were made up of those who lean right and left politically.
On the other side of the climate change debate, the researchers found that those who rejected the notion of climate change were overwhelmingly right-wing in their political views. In addition, they were mostly older, and generally less educated. [...]
Queen Elizabeth II Dies Aged 96
Buckingham Palace has announced that the Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon (UK Time). The new King and The new Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral for the [...]
This outbreak of monkeypox has different symptoms than previous ones
Between May and July of 2022, 197 monkeypox cases were confirmed at an infectious disease centre in London. There were 2,137 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK as of July 18, 2022, with 2,050 of them in the United Kingdom. Lesions on the skin or mucosa of all patients were found in the genitals or perianal area, most frequently on the genitals. Patients with these symptoms should be evaluated for monkeypox infection, according to the study. Monkeypox is still being transmitted in the UK among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in the United Kingdom, according to scientists. [...]
Australia: Sexual assaults increase for tenth year in a row
There were 31,118 sexual assaults in 2021, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This is the most police have ever recorded in the 29 years that the ABS has been keeping track of crime data. More than a third of sexual assaults were linked to family and domestic violence. [...]
AusVaxSafety data show that COVID-19 vaccines are safe in over 200,000 Australian children
Australian children aged 5–15 years report fewer side effects in the days following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination than those reported in clinical trials and published safety data, new AusVaxSafety-led research has found. The rate of side effects reported was similar across sex and Indigenous status, but increased with age and was higher for children with parent-reported chronic medical conditions. The Australian Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) says side effect rates are below what has been observed internationally for this age group. No self-reported cases of myocarditis or pericarditis were reported in Australia. [...]
BREAKING: Reports of multiple explosions tonight in Abu Dhabi …
BREAKING: Reports of multiple explosions tonight in Abu Dhabi. Possible rocket attack. More to come … Twitter: @AryJaey Possible terror attack fears have gripped Abu Dhabi [...]
Morrison government spends $50 million saving koalas while taking away their homes
Lachlan G. Howell, Deakin University; Ryan R. Witt, University of Newcastle, and Shelby A. Ryan, University of Newcastle Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley is reportedly [...]
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