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Israel To Revoke Press Cards Of Al Jazeera Journalists Working In The Nation
Sep 13, 2024 - World
Israel announced on Thursday it was revoking the press credentials of Al Jazeera journalists working in the country, four months after shutting down the Qatari television network.
All About 'Storm Shadow' Missiles That Ukraine May Use To Strike Russia
Sep 13, 2024 - World
Ukraine plans to change its war strategy with the use of long-range cruise missiles targeting deep inside Russian territory. Kyiv's use of missiles has so far been within its own territory where the Russian military has invaded.
Robodebt department head Kathryn Campbell among 12 public servants who breached code of conduct 97 times
Sep 13, 2024 - World
Two former DHS heads named in report after inquiry by Australian Public Service Commission but will not face sanctionsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwelve public servants, including former department heads Kathryn Campbell and Renée Leon, breached their code of conduct 97 times, a report into the unlawful robodebt scheme has found.The findings of the Australian Public Service Commission’s robodebt taskforce, released on Friday more than a year after the inquiry was launched, detail the breaches former and current bureaucrats made during the course of the income averaging scheme.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Use of antidepressants to treat pain in older people must be reviewed, study says
Sep 13, 2024 - World
Six out of 10 aged care residents in Australia are prescribed the drugs, despite weak evidence and side-effects such as dizziness and fallsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeople over 65 are being prescribed antidepressants to treat pain despite weak evidence that the drugs work, potentially exposing them to harm, according to a new study that calls for a review of prescribing guidelines.Researchers led by Dr Sujita Narayan from the University of Sydney’s Institute for Musculoskeletal Health reviewed the findings from 15 trials involving 1,369 participants to assess how antidepressants impact pain relief and adverse events in older adults.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Watch: S Jaishankar's G7 Googly When Questioned In Europe About BRICS
Sep 12, 2024 - World
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, when asked about the need for BRICS while a grouping like G20 already existed, responded that if the G7 can exist when there is the G20, there is no reason why BRICS cannot.