Lawyer Nick Hanna argues footage aired in Sydney court depicts ‘unlawful use of force’ by ‘very officer boasting about how he pumped him’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Bodycam footage from police patrolling an Isaac Herzog protest earlier this year has been aired in a Sydney court, including a clip showing the actions of an officer before he boasted “I punched him in the head when he was down”. New South Wales police body-worn camera footage was leaked in September showing a male officer bragging to his colleagues during the 9 February rally at Sydney town hall against the visiting Israeli president. Continue reading...
Bodycam video shows police officer shoving Herzog protester before ‘I punched him in the head’ boast
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French cities ‘calm overnight’ after targeted curfews, prime minister says – Europe live
Sébastien Lecornu suggests more curfews could be introduced to quell unrest after weekend protests French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu said that targeted curfews introduced in parts of Paris and other major cities “have contributed to calm overnight,” as he suggested more curfews could be introduced if needed today. In a particular symbol of stepped up security measures, a helicopter flew over the French capital’s Place de la Republique, one of the epicentres of the unrest, sweeping a powerful searchlight across the square, AFP said. Continue reading...
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Getting Ziggy with it: David Bowie’s alter egos inspire dance show that will transform his songs
Subject to Change: A Dance for David Bowie will explore how the musician ‘practised a form of artistic reincarnation’, says choreographer Marcos Morau ‘Let’s dance,” sang David Bowie in 1983, commanding: “Put on your red shoes and dance the blues.” That call is to be answered – with footwear TBC – by an international dance production featuring new choral arrangements of songs from throughout his career. Subject to Change: A Dance for David Bowie will be staged at Sadler’s Wells in London in autumn 2028 after a world premiere in Luxembourg. It will visit Tokyo in 2029. The show will explore how Bowie “practised a form of artistic reincarnation” according to Spanish choreographer Marcos Morau who is taking inspiration from the superstar’s transformations into personas such as Aladdin Sane and the Thin White Duke. Continue reading...
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Morocco’s not-so-new government faces new challenges
The new cabinet has doubled down on continuity at a time of regional turmoil and domestic anxiety.
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US gave us no warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president accuses Washington of ‘denial of reality’ in continuing row with Trump over apparent support for Moscow Ukraine did not receive a warning from the US about an impending Russian missile attack on Sunday evening, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, reviving concerns that Washington is withholding intelligence to bully Kyiv into capitulating to Moscow. Yuri Ihnat, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian air force, said on television on Monday morning that Ukraine had not received a warning before a Russian missile barrage hit power plants in Kyiv at about 11pm. Earlier, a Ukrainian government official had told the Guardian the US had not warned the capital about the impending missile strike. Continue reading...
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Alberta voters reject separation from Canada, early results show
On Monday voters in the oil-rich Canadian province of Alberta are deciding whether to take the first step toward a future referendum on independence.
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French cities calm overnight after curfews imposed to quell violence, PM says
Sébastien Lecornu said new curfews for Tuesday night would be decided where necessary.