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Sky News AU
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
ABC could be stripped of public funding as result of key recommendation by antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal
The ABC could be stripped of public funding if the Albanese government implements a key recommendation of antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal. Ms Segal handed down a major report on Thursday, just one year after the well-known business executive was appointed as Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism. The report outlines a series of measures needed in order to combat antisemitism, which it claimed had 'reached a tipping point that threatens social harmony, undermines trust in institutions and marginalises Jewish Australian citizens'. Among the key recommendations are for the federal government to ensure cultural institutions – including public broadcasters – are not 'used to support or implicitly endorse antisemitic themes or narratives.' 'Culture shapes perception. Publicly funded institutions like arts festivals, galleries and public broadcasters must uphold antidiscrimination values and be accountable for the narratives they promote,' the report states. To ensure this does not occur, the antisemitism envoy called on the federal government to draft funding agreements and enabling legislation to 'ensure that public funding can be readily terminated where organisations or individuals engage in or facilitate antisemitism'. 'Include terms in all public funding agreements with cultural institutions or festivals to allow for the efficient termination of funding where the institution or festival promotes, facilitates or does not deal effectively with hate or antisemitism,' the recommendation states. If implemented, the recommendation could be used to strip public funding from the ABC, which has come under fire over its coverage of the growth of antisemitism and Israel's conflict with Hamas since the October 7 terrorist attacks. In February, former ABC director Joe Gersh accused the public broadcaster of being 'part of the problem' when it came to the growth of antisemitism. And in May, the ABC was forced to issue an embarrassing correction after it repeated an 'absurd' claim that thousands of babies were at risk of dying of starvation in Gaza over a 48-hour period. The UN's Tom Fletcher had claimed during an interview with the BBC that '14,000 babies would be at risk of dying in Gaza within a 48-hour period due to starvation'. The claim was picked by the ABC, despite the BBC shortly after the original report confirming the assertion overstated an IPC report which found there could be 14,100 cases of severe malnutrition of children up to the age of six months across a 12-month period, not 48 hours. The ABC did not issue its own correction until Wednesday, May 28 – a full week after the BBC's correction. The public broadcaster was then forced to issue an additional correction on June 4, after the same claim was broadcast on its Planet America program. In the last month, the ABC has also apologised over its coverage of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. 'A social media story on Instagram and Tik Tok on 9 June 2025 about the interception by the Israeli military of a boat carrying activists headed for Gaza included video posted by the Gaza Freedom Flotilla group,' the ABC's correction states. 'The video included an on-screen caption written by the group which identified the Israeli Defence Forces, IDF by the acronym, IOF (meaning Israel Occupation Forces)." Prime Minister Anthony Albanese went out of his way to call out the ABC by name during his press conference announcing the antisemitism envoy's plan. Asked whether he believed the anti-Israel protest movement was fuelling antisemitic attacks, Mr Albanese said protesters crossed the line when they targeted people because they were Jewish, before citing the ABC's coverage of the storming of a Jewish restaurant in Melbourne last Friday. 'I saw on the ABC the other night, a woman who participated in the trashing and violence that occurred at the restaurant in Melbourne, justifying that,' the Prime Minister said. 'There is no justification for that whatsoever. And what's more, the idea that somehow the cause of justice for Palestinians is advanced by behaviour like that is not only delusional, it is destructive and it is not consistent with how you are able to put forward your views respectfully in a democracy.' The recommendation to enable governments to strip funding from cultural institutions could also impact higher education institutions, with Ms Segal's report stating that antisemitism was 'evident within schools and universities and has become ingrained and normalised within academia and the cultural space'. Sydney University, in particular, has been the scene of major cases antisemitism in the past few years. According to a preliminary report by SafeWork NSW, released under freedom of information laws in June, the university failed to take adequate actions to protect Jewish staff and students in the 11 months following Hamas' attacks on in 2023. The report found harassment and intimidation of Jewish students and staff was commonplace at the university, with students forced to put up with antisemitic posters, banners, graffiti and flyers, as well as activists holding rallies and disrupting classes. But Sydney University is far from the only higher education institution under fire for failing to address antisemitism. In September last year a lecturer at Melbourne's RMIT told the Herald Sun they were threatened by a student after they removed a poster, adding they were 'genuinely scared for the first time in my life'. RMIT also came under fire over an exhibition by visual arts academic Leslie Eastman, which included a symbol adopted by Hamas The exhibit, titled 'The Cave, The Flood', uses a red LED floodlight and a wooden frame to depict an inverted red triangle – a symbol adopted by Hamas. The Jewish Independent reported that a statement on the exhibit explained it explored the cave and rock beneath the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. 'The Cave, The Flood is a response to the complex history and meanings of this charged geological and spiritual pivot point, considering it from both religious and political perspectives. So much is clouded in Western reportage. So little of the context is appreciated by Western eyes,' the statement read. Nationals Senate leader Bridget McKenzie backed the antisemitism envoy's report, describing it as a 'comprehensive and holistic report' 'It's been appalling to see our universities, some ofour media providers, public intellectuals, our arts community really target Australian Jewish community in the way they have,' Ms McKenzie said. The ABC was contacted for comment.
Daily Record
09-07-2025
- Daily Record
This is how early you should get to Glasgow Airport before your flight
Being at the airport in plenty of time will make sure your holiday gets off to a stress free start. This time of year is one of the busiest for airports across the country as millions head off for sunnier climates and make the most of a break from school and work. Getting to the airport with plenty of time to navigate check ind and security without being far too early is key to a straightforward start to your holiday. But just how early should you be at the airport is the question. A recent Tik Tok trend the 'airport theory', where people test whether they can arrive at the airport very close to their departure time and make it through security and to their gate in time to board, has been slammed by airline and travel experts over its riskiness. Instead there is a sweet spot time to arrive at the airport to help avoid any last minute dashes to the gate. Glasgow Airport said as a general rule passengers should be at the airport three hours before a flight to a European destination. For a long haul flight that time rises to four hours. And if you are travelling on a domestic flight you should be at the airport two hours before. Glasgow Airport also advise checking with your airline too. They add: "Many airlines offer an online check-in option which will save you time when you are at the airport, giving you plenty of time to enjoy some food or shopping before you fly." They also offer guidelines for the time you should check in for your flight. They say: "Check-in times can vary depending on your type of flight, so please arrive with sufficient time to pass through check-in and security. "Check-in times can usually be found on your individual ticket or itinerary, or alternatively by contacting your airline directly." And their website reiterates: "You should arrive at the airport two to three hours before your flight departs and allow enough time for your journey to the airport. This should include any traffic delays, particularly if you have a longer journey to the airport. "At each of the arrival areas there will be a help phone if you require special assistance, such as a wheelchair." Edinburgh Airport don't advise specific times but say that your arrival time at the hub depends on the type of traveller you are. They say: "Some people like the time to get through security and enjoy a pre-flight refreshment, maybe browse duty-free, while others like to arrive, go through security, and straight to the gate. "However there are a few things to consider, most importantly the time your airline's check-in desk opens." And they added: "Word of advice. Time your arrival at the airport for this opening - don't arrive too early! "We know that sounds silly but there's no point being here at 0400 if your check-in desk opens at 0600 as it'll only mean a longer wait for you and others. "There's no harm in factoring in some additional time but there's no need to be here hours before you have to be." Scotland's biggest and busiest airport also says it's important to factor in your journey to the airport. They said: "One of the first things to think about is how you are getting to the airport. Are you being dropped-off? Are you parking? Getting the bus or tram? "This will impact your journey time so plan ahead, check with your provider for any route or network issues, and allow yourself plenty time to get here."
IOL News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
From Jozi's umngqusho to Cape Town's bagel dogs, Siya Kolisi takes fans on a culinary trip
Siya Kolisi began the culinary journey with fellow Sharks playerAphele Fassi in Joburg and ended it in Cape Town. Image: Tik Tok and supplied Siya Kolisi brought down the house in Cape Town this afternoon when he did a quick pit stop at a local eatery to get a take away. One person, who sent us a short video clip, said South African's favourite captain asked what he should order and a man suggested the chicken-schnitzel bagel. in the end, he got that and a bagel dog. This Sunday the Springboks will start their preparation in Cape Town for next Saturday's highly anticipated Qatar Airways Cup clash, where the Barbarians face the Springboks for the first time on South African soil. Kolisi will be in the city for this and likely spotted more around town making fans' days for them. The South African rugby hero was greeted with applause and shouts of praise from lunch-time diners at New York Bagel in the east part of the city shortly after midday today when he ran on to get a take away. 'People were cheering for him, and ululating. It really was something to see,' said another person. 'He is such a humble amazing man - a true hero." Kolisi just a day ago posted videos on his Tik Tok enjoying traditional African food including umngqusho with fellow Sharks player Aphelele Onke Okuhle Fassi in Johannesburg. The two were enjoying the home-style food at Zoo Lake's Sakhumzi restaurant . 'I'm in Jozi. I needed a little bit of African food. I just want to go home. Trotters, veggies and samp. Fasi what are you eating?' Kolisi said in the video. Fassi was enjoying some samp and tripe at the restaurant at the Zoo Lake.
Daily Mirror
15-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
'That's insane' - American bamboozled trying to eat 'the European way'
The video sparked a fierce debate online about the best way to eat A video of an American woman trying to eat 'the European way' has led to a fierce debate about etiquette. Amy Gordy was filmed trying to eat a meal at a restaurant holding her fork in her right hand with the prongs - known as tines - facing downwards. In a Tik Tok viewed more than 2.6million times and titled 'I don't expect this to be that hard', she held her knife in her left hand and used it to pile food onto the back of her fork as she tackled her bowl of meat, grains, and eggs. She also continued holding her cutlery while talking to a man out of shot who filmed the experiment. The results were interesting, with Amy struggling to pile enough food onto her fork and generally making a hash of feeding herself. She also said that talking in the US while holding your cutlery was 'rude'. "So, many around the world have spoken, so I'm going to try to not switch my silverware for this meal. It could be challenging for us Americans. What I do - I don't even know how to do this," she said, grappling with the cutlery. "What do I do? So I don't put this down, right? So I'm keeping this in my hand. I scoop it on here? Fork down," she continued, to which the man filming answered: "That's so rude looking, because I'm talking to you right now and you're holding both. That's insane. I don't get it. In America, that's considered rude." Amy continued: "I'm not supposed to speak with my mouth full either, which I agree is rude. That is bad manners, but. I'm confused how to use my knife with my left hand. I'm very inept at my left hand. Do you scoop things on the back of the fork? "Okay, but I am really struggling. Stabbing, I guess. But for the grains that are on here, I want to do this. Hey, you guys, I'm really trying. I really... Really am trying." Unsurprisingly, the comments were full of people bemused at Amy's difficulty with using her cutlery in this way. "Being able to use a knife and fork properly is considered rude in the US, said Danielle Kennedy, while thrdad90 said: "It's not the 'European Way', it THE CORRECT WAY." AK99 said: "Scottish here. Absolutely baffled why you're struggling to use a knife and fork", while Regiina Martin said: "Seems that etiquette is also illegal in US." Julesrules said: "If you're right handed, you cut with the knife and press the food against the back of the fork, which is in your left hand, then bring it to your mouth. While you are chewing, you're getting your next forkful ready. You don't wave your dirty knife around. You either get ready for next forkful or you just rest it on the plate until you're ready to use it again." How do Americans eat? According to Taste of Home, many Americans use a technique called 'cut-and-switch'. This would see the person holding their knife in their right hand and fork in their left as they cut into their food. They then put the knife down and use their fork in their left hand to bring the food up to their mouth. The 'cut-and-switch' was reportedly common in France well into the 19th Century before falling out of favour. American anthropologist James Deetz says that Americans used to hold a spoon in their right hand before the fork became more common. He adds that forks used to be used purely as an accessory for cutting, rather than bringing food up to the mouth. How do Europeans eat? As we know, Europe is a big place with huge variations on how people use cutlery. Food Republic says that in most western European countries, like France, people will usually use their left hand for their fork, regardless of whether they are right or left handed. People tend to hold onto their cutlery for the duration of the course, even when speaking - something Amy's partner said was 'rude' in the US. British etiquette coach William Hanson says that, in the UK: "Fork in the left hand and knife in the right, always. Start by holding your hand out flat palm upwards. Place the knife on your right palm with the blade facing upwards, resting along your index finger and handle resting in your palm. "Do the same with your fork with the tines. Then wrap all other fingers on both hands around the handles and flip over so the cutlery is facing downwards. Index fingers should be running down the top of the handles. "Holding cutlery is often taught with the caveat of 'this is how the British Royal Family would hold a knife and fork'. However, the following methods go beyond 'establishment' rules: it is also the most efficient as, after all, a knife is effectively a saw to cut food, and a fork a stabber to lift food to the mouth." But do not panic if you are wondering how to eat the likes of salad, spaghetti or - as in Amy's case - rice: "Some dishes (e.g. risotto, spaghetti, salad) require a fork only, in which case you hold it in your dominant hand with the tines facing upwards. The same applies to dishes for which you hold a spoon only."
International Business Times
04-06-2025
- General
- International Business Times
Couple Sentenced to Jail for Smuggling Dogs into Singapore from Malaysia for Sale
A couple was jailed on Wednesday, June 4, for smuggling dogs into Singapore from Malaysia. Soon Boon Khong and Reina Wong Si Qi, both 28, will each serve three weeks' jail term after they pleaded guilty to two charges of importing a dachshund and a pomeranian without a licence on Feb 2, 2023. Two more accusations of smuggling two dogs the day before, a poodle and a pomeranian, were considered for punishment. The two had posted canines for sale online, and a woman named Tok Su Wen contacted them to purchase a dachshund. Earlier, Tok was fined S$7,000 (US$5,400) in the first prosecution against a buyer for abetting animal smuggling. On Feb 2, 2023, Soon had driven from Malaysia to Singapore at 6 p.m., with Wong in the front passenger seat. The pomeranian and dachshund were hiding behind a sack beneath the front passenger seat. In mitigation, the couple's lawyer, Tan Cheng Kiong, stated that his clients only trafficked dogs on February 1 and 2, 2023, with no further evidence of further smuggling. He noted that the canines had not been mistreated and were free of canine diseases. The lawyer urged the court to penalize rather than imprison the pair because they were first-time offenders. Tan suggested that jail would be more appropriate for repeat offenders, as well as cases involving cruelty or syndicates. He emphasized the pair's young age and stated that they had learned their lesson. Tan advocated for the couple to get a "very short sentence" as an option. Addressing the court, Wong stated that the two had checked the dogs' vaccination status to assure their health. District Judge Wong Li Tein ruled the pair more culpable than Tok since Tok committed the crime on her alone, whereas the accused couple smuggled for trade and profit. Both had advertised their businesses, showing that the crimes were not opportunistic, Judge Wong stated. She stated that the offenses constituted a public health danger that Singapore's densely populated community could not bear. The judge believed that a jail term was warranted. An offender who imports an animal without a license faces up to 12 months in jail, a fine of up to S$10,000, or both.
