Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich hits back after being sanctioned by the UK and other nations. Israel’s far-right finance minister says he wants to cut Palestinian banks off from the global financial system. Bezalel Smotrich’s plan has not yet been approved by the Israeli government. But if it does happen, what could the consequences be? Presenter: … Read more
Australian scientists have solved a mystery which has gripped Sydney: what were the sticky dark blobs which washed up on some of the city’s famed beaches last month? Initially believed to be tar balls, they were in fact a “disgusting” combination of human faeces, cooking oil, chemicals and illicit drugs, researchers say. Eight beaches including … Read more
‘Yellow Shirt’ antigovernment protesters protected under the constitution, charges of rebellion and terrorism dropped. A court in Thailand has dropped terrorism charges against 67 people who led antigovernment protests in 2008, occupying and shutting down operations at Bangkok’s two airports for more than a week. The Bangkok Criminal Court ruled on Friday that the so-called … Read more
Dozens of protesters seen being arrested by police as authorities announce temporary closure of station. Hundreds of protesters have gathered on the main concourse of New York’s Grand Central Station, one of the city’s major transport hubs, demanding a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The protesters, wearing black T-shirts reading ‘Ceasefire now’ and ‘Not in … Read more