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(CNN) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has become the first leader of the country to take part in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in the event's 45-year history. In other parts of the world, Mardi Gras is held the day before the Christian fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which occurred earlier this week. However, in Australia, the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras this year is taking place between February 17 and March 5. It celebrates LGBTQIA+ identity and diversity, champions creative expression and challenges injustice, according to the organizers. Thousands are estimated to have attended. Mardi Gras in Australia celebrates LGBTQIA+ identity and champions creative expression. "When the first Mardi Gras march was held in 1978, you could still be arrested for being gay," Albanese tweeted on Saturday. Read More At that event police arrested 53 people and the celebration ended … [Read more...] about Anthony Albanese becomes first Australian Prime Minister to take part in Mardi Gras

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 27 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Another Pakistani court on Monday ruled in defense of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, granting him protection from arrest as lawsuits mounted against him. Police have charged the ousted premier with incitement to violence in several cases when his followers clashed with security forces this month. The latest reprieve for Khan comes as a political crisis roils Pakistan, pitting the former cricket star turned Islamist politician against the government of his successor, Shahbaz Sharif, and spilling into violence in the streets. Khan was ousted through a no-confidence vote in Parliament last April. Since then, the 70-year-old opposition leader has had more than 100 legal cases filed against him, including on charges of terrorism, incitement to violence and graft while in office. TOP PAKISTANI … [Read more...] about Pakistani court rules in defense of former Prime Minister Imran Kahn

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 27 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister reversed an unpopular decision made by his office to delay the start of daylight saving time by a month, saying Monday the Cabinet decided to implement the change in two days. Najib Mikati’s comments came after the government’s initial decision earlier this month was widely criticized around the country with many, including the country’s largest church , saying they will not abide by the decision. "The new daylight saving time will start at midnight Wednesday," Mikati said after a Cabinet meeting that only discussed the issue. IN LEBANON, PROTESTORS RALLY AS CURRENCY VALUE HITS NEW LOW With some institutions implementing the change while others refused, many Lebanese found themselves in the position of juggling work and school schedules in different time zones … [Read more...] about Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister reverses decision to delay the start of daylight saving

Even though it came out seven years ago the horror film The Wailing is leaving fans terrified. The movie has just been added by Amazon Prime and viewers are loving the thrill even though they are "scared to death". The film has risen through the ranks to number two on the streaming service in recent weeks. READ MORE: Sex Education star Gillian Anderson swamped with fans' racy fantasies on social media The movie is a South Korean horror starring Kwak Do-won, Jang So-yeon and Kang-gook Son. In the movie, a mysterious foreigner arrives at a village and stresses everyone out causing them to start brutally murdering people. Fans flocked to Twitter to talk about the scary movie. One fan wrote: “If you like the concept of the conjuring but you were disappointed by the execution go watch the wailing! Truly horrific and disgusting I’m sure if it was an English movie it would be regarded as a landmark in horror. It’s on Amazon Prime.” A second said: "The Wailing was … [Read more...] about The Wailing viewers ‘scared to death’ just 10 minutes into Amazon Prime film

Ukraine: Remnants of Russian unit discuss their situation SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ukrainian boxer Maksym Galinichev was killed fighting for his country at the age of just 22. Reports stated Galinichev, a promising talent, lost his life near Kreminna in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine while serving with the 25th Airborne Brigade. Related articles Joshua called Klitschko 'to ask for Ukraine role' after Usyk defeat Oleksandr Usyk accepts Tyson Fury ultimatum - with Ukraine condition He had opted to skip the European Boxing Championships in Armenia next month to fight with his nation's military as they continue to battle against Russia 's advances. Tributes poured in as … [Read more...] about Boxing champion killed fighting in Ukraine leaves behind three-year-old daughter

NERVY allies of SNP leadership favourite Humza Yousaf are worried he will be pipped at the post today by Kate Forbes. The Health Secretary is bookies’ favourite to beat Ms Forbes and Ash Regan when the next First Minister is announced tomorrow afternoon. The SNP elite backing Mr Yousaf fear the contest is as close and unpredictable as the 2016 Brexit vote, it emerged tonight. Sources in the camps of Mr Yousaf and second favourite Ms Forbes insisted they are in the dark over who is winning ahead of the result being announced at 2pm tomorrow. But senior figures on both sides yesterday said the outcome may hinge on ‘second preference’ votes in the election system where SNP members rank candidates in their ideal order. Health Secretary Mr Yousaf’s allies fear that if he doesn’t get over the 50 per cent winning line in the first round of counting, outsider MSP Ms Regan’s backers could swing the contest by putting Finance Secretary Ms Forbes as their No2. Bookies last … [Read more...] about First Minister race on dramatic knife-edge as SNP’s Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes battle ‘close’

PHOENIX — Denver general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton each painted a picture of the 2023 season at the NFL’s spring ownership meetings here Monday that included wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton catching passes for the Broncos. “We’re excited to have them on our football team, two young players in their prime,” Paton said, addressing rumors about one or both being traded this offseason. “I think Sean said it best: We’re not interested in trading them. When you’re in my position, you get a lot of calls and we’ve got calls on those players. We anticipate them being here and I can’t wait to see them in Sean’s offense with these coaches. Jerry (23) years old and the way he finished the season — last five games (was impressive). “Courtland played 15 games, had close to 900 yards, so to see these two receivers with Tim Patrick, with the others we’ve added, we’re excited to see where it’s going.” Payton cited what he considers to be a relatively weak … [Read more...] about GM George Paton: WRs Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton “two young players in their prime,” that Broncos want to keep

Techne UK chief executive Michela Morizzo explains this week's polls SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Rishi Sunak is now just three points behind Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer in the fortnightly best Prime Minister Techne UK poll after a series of political victories has seen his stock rise. The Prime Minister scored 41 percent in the survey of 1,624 voters to Starmer's 44 points. Related articles Public's confidence in policing unveiled after damning report - poll Sunak urged to block legal loopholes to 'combat migrant-smugglers' The results come after the same poll revealed that the Conservative Party had taken almost a third off Labour's lead in the last month taking it down from 22 … [Read more...] about Resurgent Sunak claws back huge gap from Starmer in latest best PM poll after Brexit win

Family and friends attend Sir Bernard Ingham's funeral today (Image: Jonathan Buckmaster) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Sir Bernard, who died this month aged 90, was a political giant of the Thatcher era, a straight-talking Northerner and a journalist to his bones. He was a passionate advocate for Margaret Thatcher's vision for Britain (earning the nickname "Thatcher's Rottweiler") and, for a boy brought up in the modest Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge, he carried remarkable political clout. Related articles Major shopping centre evacuated as fire crews tackle huge blaze 'I went into a coma after P&O ferry abandoned me – it was terrifying' As Express columnist and friend Leo McKinstry said: "At the peak … [Read more...] about Giants of journalism gather to say goodbye to Sir Bernard Ingham

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 27 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Hungary’s parliament on Monday approved Finland’s bid to join NATO, ending months of delays and bringing the Nordic country one step closer to becoming a full member of the Western military alliance . SWEDEN'S PRIME MINISTER BELIEVES IT IS LIKELY FINLAND WILL JOIN NATO BEFORE HIS COUNTRY FILE - Finlands President Sauli Niinisto makes a point during a joint press conference at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Finland's bid to join NATO cleared a major hurdle by gaining the Hungarian parliament's approval in a Monday vote. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool, File) Hungarian lawmakers voted 182 for and only six against with no abstentions. The vote came after Hungary’s government frustrated allies in NATO and the European Union by repeatedly postponing … [Read more...] about Hungarian parliament approves Finland’s NATO bid