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Osaka snaps four-year title drought with win on her 'worst' court surface
Four-time major singles winner Naomi Osaka claims her first WTA Tour title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:
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‘Spitfires’ chronicles the daring flights of American women pilots during WWII
Wednesday is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking Germanyโs unconditional surrender and the end of WWII in Europe. A new book โSpitfiresโ tells the little-known contribution American women made to that outcome by flying combat aircraft โ not for U.S. forces, which denied them the opportunity, but for Britainโs Air Transport Auxiliary. John Yang spoke with author Becky Aikman to learn more.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Live: Wall Street rebound rolls on as trade tensions ease, ASX set to rise, Westpac's $3.5bn interim profit
Better-than-expected jobs figures and easing trade tensions have driven Wall Street higher. The ASX should also make gains today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Why young adults are lonelier than ever and what can be done to help
In a world where staying connected with family and friends can be as simple as tapping a button on your phone, many people are finding themselves lonelier than ever. Itโs a crisis that is especially prevalent among young adults. Isabella Jibilian of Rhode Island PBS Weekly reports.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:US-China trade war: who will blink first?
While neither side wants to yield before the other, the mounting costs of the conflict mean Xi and Trump are likely to talk soon.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Eight arrested in two separate anti-terror operations
Seven of the men arrested at various addresses across England are Iranian nationals, police say.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Pro-Palestinian activists negotiate with Malta about repairs to Gaza aid ship
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says its ship was attacked by Israeli drones in the early hours of Friday morning and needs urgent repairs so it can continue its journey to break the Gaza aid blockade.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:What changes in WA under a second term Albanese government?
What specifically can West Australians expect from another three years of a federal Labor government?
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Probe launched as town's only supermarket and service station close
One of Queenslandโs most remote communities is without its only supermarket, service station and campground, with workers allegedly owed pay. But locals are in the dark about what has gone on.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Two seats down to wire in WA, as Labor minister calls for cabinet sidekick
Unlike 2022, WA won't determine the outcome of the election โ that is done and dusted โ but there are two seats that have come down to the wire.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Syrian security forces 'oversaw' armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says
One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored by government forces.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Syrian security forces monitored armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says
One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored by government forces.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Live: PM returns to Canberra as process to pick new frontbench begins
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has returned to Canberra as the Liberals begin the search for a new leader after Peter Dutton's defeat in his seat of Dickson. Follow live.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Trump says rising prices 'peanuts' compared to cheap gas
President Trump said in an interview Sunday that rising prices on certain items amid his trade wars are โpeanutsโ in comparison to less expensive gas. In the interview on โMeet the Press,โ NBC Newsโs Kristen Welker noted that โsome prices are going up, tires, strollers, some clothing in the wake of your tariffs.โ โExcuse me,...
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Jacinta Allan no longer Labor's 'problem child' as Liberal woes deepen
Labor's landslide win in the federal election may not mean Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan is completely off the hook with voters, but it will ease some pressure โ for now.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:UN rejects Israeli-US Gaza aid plan, says it threatens civilians
UN rejects Israeli-US Gaza aid plan, says it threatens civilians The United Nations and aid groups operating in Gaza have refused to cooperate with a proposed Israeli-US mechanism for delivering humanitarian assistance, saying it violates core humanitarian principles,Axios reported. In a joint statement issued on Sunday, UN agencies and NGOs said the plan โcontravenes fundamental humanitarian principles and appears...
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Republicans face key hang-ups on Trump agenda bill as House heads into crucial week
House Republicans are barreling into a crucial week in their effort to pass President Trumpโs legislative agenda, with key policy hang-ups threatening to upend leadershipโs timeline for approving the sprawling package. Those disagreements have already prompted delays as lawmakers haggle over how to address contentious issues while meeting deficit reduction targets. The Energy and Commerce...
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu vows response after Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport
Footage appeared to show a plume of black smoke rising from an area near the airport on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Labor win leaves Liberals in crisis, Gina Rinehart faces DNA test request, Trump still wants Greenland
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterGood morning. The Liberal party has some soul searching to do after a bruising defeat at the hands of Anthony Albaneseโs Labor party on the weekend. We have plenty of reaction and analysis for you this morning after an extraordinary election result (with more seats still in the...
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Aussie Vine back on podium at Tour de Romandie
Jay Vine takes another major step on his remarkable comeback to professional cycling by making the podium in third place at one of Europe's top stage races.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion to Gaza offensive
The military says its aim is to increase pressure on Hamas militants to return hostages they still hold.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Schools Politics class: How Donald Trumpโs honeymoon turned sour so quickly
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Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Farmers breeding heat tolerant cows to better cope with changing climate
A fourth-generation dairy farmer is using a world-first genetic index to breed heat tolerant cattle, with his animals grazing in hot, sticky conditions and producing large quantities of commercial-grade milk.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert
Police say the plan was orchestrated by a group promoting hate speech and the radicalisation of teenagers.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Meet George Simion, the hard-right Romanian election winner โฆ whoโs banned from Ukraine
The nationalist chief vociferously supports Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni โ and he leads the presidential race ahead of May 18's critical second round.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:32 injured in Missouri shuttle bus crash: Authorities
Thirty-two people were hurt when a shuttle bus carrying dozens crashed Saturday morning near Hermann, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:US launches three air strikes south of Yemenโs capital, say Houthis
US launches three air strikes south of Yemenโs capital, say Houthis Houthi-linked outlets say US forces have carried out three air strikes near Yemenโs capital. According to the reports, โAmerican aggressionโ struck the Al-Sawad region, located just south of Sanaโa. No further details have been released on casualties or damage.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Russia says willing to help resolve India-Pakistan differences over Kashmir
Muslim-majority Kashmir is claimed by both countries and has been the focus of several wars, an insurgency and diplomatic stand-offs.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Red bleeds through in LNP's Queensland stronghold
The Coalition lost a seat in Queensland's far north and suffered a swing against it in almost every seat it retained in the state.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Brazilian police arrest two people over alleged Lady Gaga bomb plot
Brazilian police say a free concert on Rio's Copacabana Beach that drew millions of fans was the target of a bomb plot.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Foreign Minister announces Nicaraguaโs withdrawal from Unesco
Managua, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's Foreign Minister, Valdrack Jaentschke, today announced his country's sovereign and irrevocable decision to withdraw itself from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco). The post Foreign Minister announces Nicaraguaโs withdrawal from Unesco first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Psaki pushes back on idea there was a Biden mental 'cover-up'ย
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki says she didnโt see evidence of a โcover-upโ of former President Bidenโs mental acuity in the lead-up to the 2024 election, and she doesn't believe her former colleagues would have participated in one. Psaki, who served as Biden's press secretary from 2021 to 2022 and is now a...
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Dutton's successor labels work-from-home stance 'crazy' as voters weigh in
The voters of Dickson made history when they cast their ballots in 2025, causing Peter Dutton to become the first federal opposition leader to lose their seat.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Starving under Israelโs siege โ what is next for the people of Gaza?
Dozens of people are already dead from starvation as Israel bars trucks with food and aid.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Cuban President arrives in Russia to attend Victory Day celebrations
St. Petersburg, Russia, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel arrived in Russia today at the head of the delegation of the Caribbean nation that will attend the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Victory over Fascism. The post Cuban President arrives in Russia to attend Victory Day celebrations first appeared on Prensa Latina.
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