The Daily Populous

BERNIE SANDERS HAS said that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and called for the United States to “end our complicity in the slaughter of the Palestinian people”.

The veteran Democrat is the first US senator to describe Israel’s assault on the territory as a genocide.

It comes a day after the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry concluded that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. »

King Charles III voiced support for Ukraine during a state dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump in Windsor on Sept. 17.

"Today, as tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine, to deter aggression and secure peace," the king said.

Zelensky met with King Charles several times, including following a White House clash with Trump earlier this year. »

Australia will vow to cut its emissions by 62 to 70 per cent by 2035, lifting its sights further as the world strives to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Emissions have fallen by about 27 per cent since the baseline year of 2005, and the department previously projected emissions to fall by 51 per cent by 2035.

Australian Industry Group chief executive Innes Willox said reaching a 62 to 70 per cent target would be challenging. »

Amazon says it’s making a $1 billion investment to raise wages and lower the cost of health care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers.

NEW YORK -- Amazon says it's making a $1 billion investment to raise wages and lower the cost of health care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers.

Amazon also said it was lowering the cost of its entry health care plan to $5 per week and $5 for co-pays, starting next year. »