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When JFK's sister died, his family decided to 'cover up the scandal'

Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy was the closest thing America had to a princess, but her wild and romantic life has been lost to history.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Your 4-minute guide to the federal election results

Last night was a big one in Australian news, so here's a quick recap of what happened.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

It took just over two hours to call time on Dutton's two decades in politics

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton lost the seat he has held for 24 years on Saturday, as Labor swept to a landslide victory.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Warren Buffett to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced he was going to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year. He has tapped Berkshire Hathaway executive Greg Abel replace him.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

What is the Gaza freedom flotilla?

What is the Gaza freedom flotilla? A ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza wasstruck by an Israeli drone overnight- a reality all too familiar to the organisers of the mission. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC)vessel was struck near Malta in the early hours of Friday, sparking a fire and leaving it in danger of sinking. It had been carrying 30 people from 21 countries. All members of the crew were confirmed to be...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Warren Buffett makes surprise announcement that he plans to retire at the end of the year

Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his shareholders Saturday by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year. Buffett said he will recommend to Berkshire Hathaway’s board that Greg Abel should become CEO at the end of the year.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Beyond Dutton's loss, this is a chance for a new type of politics in Australia

The comprehensive nature of this win gives Anthony Albanese the chance to change the narrative of our politics.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Innovators needed to cut credit card rates by using data

Innovators can help customers use credit well by setting prices low, limiting risk, and providing nonfinancial assistance, reducing the need for credit-card price controls.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Woman carrying bomb dies after explosion in Greece

The unnamed 38-year-old may have been planning to plant the device at a cash machine, police say.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

See where things went right for Labor, and very wrong for the Coalition

Australian voters have delivered Anthony Albanese "a win for the ages" that should see Labor with more seats than at any point in its history.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Netanyahu denies close contact with ex-US adviser on Iran

Netanyahu denies close contact with ex-US adviser on Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected claims of extensive discussions with former US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz about Iran, following reports this contributed to Waltz's reassignment as UN ambassador. "We congratulate Mr Waltz on his important appointment to the United Nations," Netanyahu posted on X, stating their post-February...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Warren Buffett to step down from Berkshire Hathaway after six decades

β€˜Oracle of Omaha’ announces plans to retire from his sprawling conglomerate at historic annual meeting

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Greg Abel named CEO of Berkshire following Buffett's retirement announcement

Berkshire Hathaway's board has namedGreg Abel as president and chief executive of the conglomerate, shortly after outgoing CEO and famed investor Warren Buffett announced his intention to retire at the end of the year.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Warren Buffet announces intention to retire from Berkshire at the end of the year

Buffett's decision to step down caps a remarkable 60-year run where he transformed Berkshire from a failing textile company into an enormous conglomerate with businesses across the U.S. economy.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Golden Glory in Dushanbe: Tajikistan Shines on Day 2

Day 2 of the 2025 Dushanbe Grand Slam saw Tajikistan claim two golds and one bronze. Local stars Asadulloev and Makhmadbekov thrilled home fans with stunning wins, while Cvjetko and Bold also earned impressive victories. A memorable showcase of judo excellence.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Gabon ex-junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema becomes president

Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a military coup in 2023, won last month's elections by a landslide. He has pledged to renew democracy in the country, which has only had four presidents since gaining independence in 1960.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Warren Buffett sells stocks for tenth quarter in a row

Veteran investor says β€˜trade should not be a weapon’ in dig at Donald Trump’s tariffs policy

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Pakistan test fires ballistic missile as relations with India worsen further

The Pakistani military said the launch was aimed at ensuring the β€œoperational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters."

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel to call up 60,000 reservists as it seeks to expand Gaza assault

Israel to call up 60,000 reservists as it seeks to expand Gaza assault Israeli Channel 14 reports the military will issue emergency call-up orders tonight for approximately 60,000 reserve soldiers, in one of the largest mobilizations since the war began. According to the unconfirmed report, regular army units will also be redeployed from the West Bank and northern borders to reinforce operations in Gaza. The move...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Party That Has Ruled Singapore Since Independence Wins Elections Again

Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP), which has governed the island since its independence in 1965, won the general election this Saturday, adding almost 90% of the seats. RELATED: Xi’s Approach: How Xi’s Fight Against Excesses Reshapes China According to the preliminary count released by the official newspaper The Straits Times, the party led by Prime […]

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Maher hits Trump over tariff turmoil: Why are we 'putting ourselves through this?'

Comedian Bill Maher expressed frustration with the White House on Friday, just over 100 days since President Trump took office, citing economic uncertainty brought to the forefront by President Trump's latest tariffs. "We hit the 100-day mark of the Trump administration, as you know, this week, and ooh, the numbers are kind of in the...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump rebuked for posting AI image of himself as pope: β€˜pathological megalomania’

The image, shared during the official mourning period for Pope Francis, was described as shameful and offensive in Italy and the US.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why does the United Nations face a funding crisis?

Officials warn millions of people who rely on UN help are at risk.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Justin Trudeau was bad, but Mark Carney will be far worse

Justin Trudeau's time as prime minister was marked by authoritarianism and economic decline, while Mark Carney's rise to lead Canada represents a more radical transformation, aimed at turning the country into an administrative region within a larger system of corporate governance.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Army confirms military parade for its 250th anniversary will be held on Trump’s birthday

Until recently, the Army’s birthday festival plans did not include a massive parade, which officials say will cost tens of millions of dollars. But Trump has long wanted a military parade, and discussions with the Pentagon about having one in conjunction with the birthday festival began less than two months ago.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

New post for Togo leader could see him rule for life

Faure GnassingbΓ©'s new role has no official term limits and his critics say it is a "coup d'Γ©tat".

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Iran reasserts uranium enrichment rights as further US talks delayed

Foreign Minister Araghchi insists Iran's nuclear activities are civilian in nature.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pakistan test fires ballistic missile amid high tensions with India after Kashmir gun massacre

Pakistan test fired a ballistic missile Saturday as tensions with India spiked over last month'sdeadly attack on touristsin thedisputed Kashmir region.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

At Least 7 Killed In Helicopter And Drone Attacks Against Northern South Sudan

At least seven people were killed and 20 others wounded this Saturday in a helicopter and drone attack on the town of Old Fangak, northern South Sudan, which also targeted a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) hospital. RELATED: AU Mediators Urgently Address South Sudan Crisis β€œAt 4:00 AM today, the MSF hospital in Old Fangak, South […]

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Sistine Chapel readied for next pope’s election

Workers are installing a stove for burning secret votes and the chimney that will billow smoke to announce the election of a new pontiff.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

UN envoy demands Israel halt Syria strikes

UN envoy demands Israel halt Syria strikes UN special envoy Geir Pedersen has called on Israel to immediately end its attacks on Syria after fresh air strikes targeted government sites overnight. "I strongly condemn Israel's continued and escalating violations of Syria's sovereignty," Pedersen said on X, demanding the strikes "cease at once". The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights described Friday's barrage – hitting...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Turkish Cypriots protest over what they say is Turkey's introduction of Islam into education system

Several thousand demonstrators gathered in the northern half of the ethnically divided capital of Nicosia to protest against what they say is an attempt by Turkey to erode their secular roots and strengthen the hold of political Islam over their society.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Musk slams media, critics for Nazi comparisons: 'Character assassination'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk reflected on his speech after President Trump's inauguration in January, while lashing out at the media for misportraying what he called a loving gesture as a Nazi salute. Musk, who has played an influential role in helping Trump overhaul the government during the president's first 100 days in office, slammed those...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Voice of America could be back on air next week β€” watchdog

A media watchdog fighting for Voice of America's revival said the broadcaster received an email from the Department of Justice that said the network could resume broadcasts as early as next week.

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump administration to cut more than 1,000 staff at CIA, intel agencies

President Trump’s administration is planning to cut more than 1,000 workers at the CIA and other intelligence agencies as it continues its push to downsize the federal government. Apart from the CIA, the reductions will occur at other intelligence agencies, such as the National Security Agency. The cuts, which total over 1,200 employees, will take...

Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill