Australian government cuts overseas arrivals quota in half, as nation battles to contain Covid outbreaks

Australia’s prime minister, Scott Morrison, has announced that officials will slash overseas arrivals to the country by around 50%, as the nation battles to contain Covid outbreaks that have forced four cities into lockdown. … Read More >Australian government cuts overseas arrivals quota in half, as nation battles to contain Covid outbreaks

Pride is all well and good, but come on now, please – can you just leave the kids out of it?

Gay Pride has done a great deal of good to increase acceptance in society, but if they keep insisting on involving kids and ‘kink’ in their parades, they’re going to undo decades of progress. Believe me – I’m a parent. … Read More >Pride is all well and good, but come on now, please – can you just leave the kids out of it?

Orban blasts Dutch ‘colonial’ mentality after Rutte tells Hungarian PM to respect LGBTQ+ or leave the EU

The Hungarian prime minister has issued a stern rebuke of his Dutch counterpart, telling Amsterdam to keep out of Hungarian politics after criticizing Budapest’s move to prevent the portrayal of homosexuality to minors. … Read More >Orban blasts Dutch ‘colonial’ mentality after Rutte tells Hungarian PM to respect LGBTQ+ or leave the EU

Queen Elizabeth II statue toppled in Canada on national holiday, marred by grim discoveries of unmarked graves at Catholic schools

Protesters tore down several statues at the Manitoba legislature, including a bust of Queen Elizabeth II, during a heated rally on Canada Day, venting outrage over the discovery of unmarked graves of indigenous schoolchildren. … Read More >Queen Elizabeth II statue toppled in Canada on national holiday, marred by grim discoveries of unmarked graves at Catholic schools

UN weather agency confirms new record 18.3C temperature in Antarctica, says it’s ‘consistent with climate change’

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed a new hottest-ever temperature in mainland Antarctica, suggesting the result is in line with global warming data observed by the agency. … Read More >UN weather agency confirms new record 18.3C temperature in Antarctica, says it’s ‘consistent with climate change’

Canadian village WIPED OUT by fire amid extreme heat as 90% of homes, incl. critical infrastructure, is gone

An entire village in British Columbia, Canada was devoured by fire, which ignited shortly after the country’s all-time high temperature record was smashed amid a heatwave in the western part of the country. … Read More >Canadian village WIPED OUT by fire amid extreme heat as 90% of homes, incl. critical infrastructure, is gone

EU’s Covid passport goes live across 27-country bloc, but Ireland left behind due to health system hack

The EU’s Digital Covid Certificate scheme has officially launched, permitting easier travel for EU citizens across the bloc amid ongoing pandemic restrictions. However, Ireland will be late to join due to a cyber-attack. … Read More >EU’s Covid passport goes live across 27-country bloc, but Ireland left behind due to health system hack

‘Whole town is on fire’: Canadian village evacuated as flames consume homes and cars after record 49.6C temperature (VIDEOS)

The residents of a village in Canada’s British Columbia province have been ordered to evacuate after a wildfire sparked by the country’s hottest-ever temperatures ripped through homes and other buildings. … Read More >‘Whole town is on fire’: Canadian village evacuated as flames consume homes and cars after record 49.6C temperature (VIDEOS)

France’s Council of State sets nine-month deadline for government to meet climate targets or face sanctions

France’s highest administrative court, the Council of State, has set a nine-month deadline for the government to take “all the necessary steps” to meet its climate targets or face potential financial sanctions. … Read More >France’s Council of State sets nine-month deadline for government to meet climate targets or face sanctions

Turkey reaches 50 million Covid vaccine milestone and country’s own jab’s in clinical trials

Turkey has administered 50 million coronavirus vaccines in its efforts to return to normality and decrease infections, deaths, and hospitalizations. Meanwhile, the country’s own shot is in phase-three clinical trials. … Read More >Turkey reaches 50 million Covid vaccine milestone and country’s own jab’s in clinical trials