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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

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

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his controversial judicial plans after fiery protests erupted in recent weeks. Benjamin Netanyahu refused to back down over sweeping new laws which opposition parties claim could allow politicians major powers to override judges, claiming it's a major blow to democracy. The delay comes only days after the PM doubled down on his controversial plans. Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who is meant to remain non-political, called out the PM, begging him to "come to his senses". Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant called on Netanyahu to halt the plans for a month as the nation faces a “clear, immediate and tangible danger to the security of the State”. But Gallant was fired by Netanyahu after his comments, sparking further protests. READ MORE IN WORLD NEWS NO LAWS U-TURN Israel's PM defends controversial legal shake-up despite huge protests TOUGH TV Rob Rinder says … [Read more...] about Benjamin Netanyahu DELAYS legal shake-up that could ‘give him power to overrule judges’ after riots rocked Israel

Crimean 'Prime Minister' Sergey Aksyonov (Image: Getty) 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 The Kremlin-installed leader of Crimea has reportedly formed a pro-Russian mercenary group named "Convoy," which was inspired by the notorious Wagner Group. According to reports, Sergey Aksyonov's group has already been dispatched to occupied areas of southern Ukraine 's Kherson region. A member of the mercenary outfit has stated that although the organisation is owned by Aksyonov, all members are former Wagner employees. The group was seen training in a forest and learning how to dig trenches and place landmines in a Russia -24 TV broadcast. The Convoy's Telegram account was launched in November and features a lot of Russian Orthodox imagery and … [Read more...] about Crimea leader ‘creates own Wagner Group’ in bid to bolster Putin’s forces

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 21 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Suspected militants ambushed a vehicle carrying a senior military intelligence officer in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, killing him and his driver, security officials and police said. Brig. Mustafa Burki, who had been deeply involved in operations against the Pakistani Taliban in recent years, was "martyred" along with his driver as he traveled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, three security officials said. The province bordering Afghanistan is a former stronghold of militants. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to media on the record. PAKISTAN COURT GRANTS FORMER OUSTED PRIME MINISTER IMRAN KHAN BAIL IN TERRORISM CASES There was no claim of responsibility for the attack on Burki. It was the second major assault on intelligence officers … [Read more...] about Top Pakistani intelligence officer assassinated by suspected Taliban militants

flash Video The Louvre Museum in Paris was closed to the public on Monday when its workers took part in the wave of French protest strikes against the government's unpopular pension reform plans. Dozens of Louvre employees blocked the entrance, prompting the museum to announce it would be temporarily closed. The demonstrators toted banners and flags in front of the Louvre's famed pyramid, where President Emmanuel Macron had celebrated his presidential victory in 2017. They demanded the repeal of the new pension law that raises the retirement age from 62 to 64. The showbusiness, broadcasting and culture branch of the CGT union tweeted an image of the Mona Lisa with an aged and wrinkled face, with the words: "64 it’s a No!" THE LOUVRE PUTTING ART COLLECTION ONLINE FOR FREE VIEWING WITH MUSEUM CLOSED The action comes on the eve of another nationwide protest planned for Tuesday against the bill — and as Macron holds a meeting with Prime … [Read more...] about France’s Louvre Museum closes to public as pension reform protestors block the entrance

Just one in five voters believes the Tories’ plan to deport Channel migrants to Rwanda will stop desperate refugees clambering in small boats to come to Britain. An exclusive Redfield & Wilton Strategies study for the Mirror found only 22% of 1,500 voters quizzed online think the controversial policy will be a deterrent. Half of those questioned said it would not. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary Suella Braverman have repeatedly claimed that deporting boat migrants to the African nation will deter others from attempting the perilous journey across the Strait of Dover - the world’s busiest shipping lane. Visiting a Home Office joint control centre in Dover, Kent, this month, the PM spoke with staff about wanting to create a “deterrent effect” for people planning the journey. Speaking on a trip to Rwandan capital Kigali with handpicked journalists last weekend, Mrs Braverman claimed: “The UK-Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership is a … [Read more...] about Just one in five voters thinks Rwanda plan will actually ‘stop the boats’