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A bridge collapses on the main route for getting aid and equipment to the site of a Papua New Guinea landslide that buried at least 2,000 people; the United States government says they will not withdraw its military assistance for Israel, after their attacks in Rafah; and, in sport, American basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies.

The federal government says Israel's fatal air strike in Rafah is horrific and unacceptable; a North Korean satellite launch fails; and, in tennis, at the French Open, Rafael Nadal loses, and a big-time women's match looms.

The Saint Narsai Medical Centre in Duhok provides free or low-cost treatment to needy Assyrians in Duhok with support from individual donors. Naseem Sadiq visited the centre and spoke with patients who expressed their gratitude for the services received.

This week is Reconciliation Week, marking two important dates in Australia's history for First Nations rights. This year's theme is "Now More Than Ever", encouraging Australians to come together to continue the fight for recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people while addressing issues that disproportionately affect their communities

Australians are coffee-obsessed, so much so that Melbourne is often referred to as the coffee capital of the world. Getting your coffee order right is serious business, so let’s get you ordering coffee like a connoisseur.

First Nations advocates help amplify the voices of Indigenous communities in Australia. Here are some aspects to consider related to advocacy and “allyship” with First Nations communities.