Two Sydney nurses were suspended after a video showed them making threats against Israeli patients. The footage, condemned by political leaders, led to investigations by NSW Health and police. The healthcare professionals, identified as Bankstown Hospital staff, face possible lifelong bans from NSW Health. Authorities assured patient safety and emphasized zero tolerance for such behavior.
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Investigators are puzzled by how Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a former US Army veteran and Deloitte employee, radicalised to support IS, leading to his deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans. Despite no direct ties to extremists, Jabbar's path remains elusive. His case highlights IS's online recruitment potency, exploiting recent global conflicts to inspire isolated acts of terror.
The 2024 election results have prompted a period of reckoning within the Democratic Party. Questions abound about the party’s messaging, leadership, and ability to connect with voters. Central to this discussion is Harris’s future role. Once seen as a rising star, Harris now faces critical decisions about how to rebuild her political career and contribute to the party’s recovery.
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A New York judge has rejected President-elect Donald Trump's bid to delay his sentencing in a hush-money case, scheduled just days before his inauguration. Judge Juan Merchan upheld his earlier decision despite Trump's legal team's appeals. Trump, convicted of falsifying business records in 2023, faces sentencing on January 10, 2025, though jail time is unlikely.
Marco Rubio will visit the Middle East in his first official trip as US secretary of state. He aims to encourage the region to propose an alternative to President Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip. Rubio stresses the need for regional cooperation and support in addressing the situation.
Party City, the nearly 40-year-old party supplies retailer, is closing all its stores by February 28, 2025. CEO Barry Litwin announced the immediate wind-down of operations, leaving thousands of employees jobless. The company, emerging from bankruptcy earlier this year, struggled with substantial debt despite previous restructuring efforts and store closures.
King Charles III has expressed his sorrow for the victims of the Myanmar earthquake and recognized their resilience. He also addressed his recent hospitalization due to cancer treatment side effects, leading to the postponement of his engagements as a precautionary measure.
PinkNews, a prominent LGBT+ news platform, faces serious allegations of sexual misconduct and bullying by its founders, Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James. Multiple former employees have accused Cohen and James of inappropriate behavior, including unwanted touching and advances. A toxic work environment fostered by excessive drinking and verbal abuse has also been reported, casting a shadow over the organization's reputation.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned Putin's suggestion of a "missile duel" with the US as irrational. Putin proposed testing Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile against US defenses, claiming its superiority. Russia first deployed the Oreshnik on November 21 against Dnipro, Ukraine, allegedly in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.