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UN expert Albanese urges paradigm shift as Miliband reshapes UK Israel policy

UN expert Albanese urges paradigm shift as Miliband reshapes UK Israel policy

The UK’s planned ban on trade with unlawful Israeli settlements is a welcome, if overdue, first step and must be judged according to its practical impact, a UN expert has told CuriosityNews. The UK foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, has vowed to act more decisively against Israeli settlements, as well

Waning crescent moon pairs closely with bright Jupiter

Waning crescent moon pairs closely with bright Jupiter

Early risers at 5am this week will be greeted by a waning crescent moon approaching Jupiter, with Mars visible from a greater distance. The chart depicts the view looking east from London at 5am on Tuesday. The waning moon will be clearly visible, with roughly 10% of its illuminated surface

US may fail to secure nuclear deal with Iran, energy secretary warns

US may fail to secure nuclear deal with Iran, energy secretary warns

US energy secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday morning that the US may not be able to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran that would prevent the country from having nuclear weapons. Asked on ABC on Sunday morning about any sign of such a deal, as negotiations appear stalled and

Google's Pixel 11 sets new standard for flagship phones, review finds

Google's Pixel 11 sets new standard for flagship phones, review finds

Google’s Pixel 11 continues to define what a base flagship phone should deliver, with leading cameras, extended software support and nearly all the features of its pricier siblings. The standard Pixel 11 is priced at £879 (€999/$899/A$1,499), £80 higher than its previous version, reflecting ongoing

Olympic Games future at risk without modernizing Brisbane 2032 program, experts warn

Olympic Games future at risk without modernizing Brisbane 2032 program, experts warn

Former gold-medal winning swimmer and Australia’s most senior sport executive, Kieren Perkins, has urged the IOC to update the sporting program for Brisbane 2032, claiming that some current Olympic sports "have no modern relevance whatsoever." The IOC has signalled its intention to address the long-term

Let Your Mind Roam, Skip Retirement, and Quit Fretting: Unexpected Strategies to Shield Your Brain from Cognitive Decline

Let Your Mind Roam, Skip Retirement, and Quit Fretting: Unexpected Strategies to Shield Your Brain from Cognitive Decline

How can thinking about brain change rather than cognitive decline alter the way we think and remember? Dr Norman Swan: There are three things you need to know which are not widely known. Think cognitive change not cognitive decline: one way people think about our cognitive function is by comparing

Volcanic eruption grounds flights in Jakarta and seven other Indonesian airports

Volcanic eruption grounds flights in Jakarta and seven other Indonesian airports

Indonesia halted operations at eight airports on Sunday, including from its main international hub, affecting hundreds of flights as a result of an ash cloud from the Anak Krakatau volcano. Saturday’s eruption, which produced lava and booming sounds that were heard up to 435 miles (700km) away, according to