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Supreme Court deadlock leaves religious charter schools thinking they have a path forward
The bid to create the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school fell flat at the Supreme Court this week, but advocates believe it leaves them with a path forward. Conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from the court’s 4-4 deadlocked decision, suggesting she could provide the crucial fifth vote in a similar case...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:
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Why is Africa seeing a rise in mining accidents and exploitation?
Two hundred sixty miners trapped in a South African gold mine have been rescued after 24 hours.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder marked by calls for reform, barbs at Trump
Police reform and civil-rights activists joined thousands of ordinary people Sunday to mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder and decry the Trump administration for actions they say set their efforts back.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Father and daughter duo support SES volunteers after trauma
Portland's Ray and Melissa Polaski are SES peer support officers who travel to be with personnel after traumatic critical incidents.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: ‘culture of total disrespect’ in schools; Ukraine hit with massive air raids; Piastri third in Monaco
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterAustralia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning. Our main story today looks at a growing “culture of total disrespect” in schools, with teachers reporting a shocking rise in bullying behaviour and even violence...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Germany urges end to Gaza hunger, rejects forced expulsions
Germany urges end to Gaza hunger, rejects forced expulsions Germany is engaging regional and European partners to push for an end to the Gaza war, according to Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. “Germany has a clear position: no expulsions [of Palestinians] from the Gaza Strip, an end to hunger. And the Strip as well as the West Bank belong to the Palestinians on the way to a two-state solution,” he told ARD’sReport...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Israel strikes on Gaza kill children, journalist and Red Cross volunteers
The strikes come on the same day European and Arab nations gather in Madrid to discuss the conflict, with Spain's foreign minister urging allies to consider sanctions against Israel.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Farmers to plant record crop equivalent in size to entire UK
Despite droughts and floods battering Australia, farmers are on track to sow a record area of winter crops, covering a land area equivalent to the United Kingdom.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Israeli paper warns Gaza war losing global support
Israeli paper warns Gaza war losing global support Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper says the war in Gaza is rapidly losing international backing, citing unnamed political sources. “International legitimacy for the army's operations has expired,” the paper reported, warning that further fighting risks pushing Israel into global isolation. The report added that continued military action could trigger economic...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome
Pope prayed that Catholics in China ‘obtain the grace to be strong and joyful witnesses of the Gospel, even in the midst of trials’.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Tiny country town on front line of national renewable 'battery boom'
Five companies plan to expand or build large-scale battery projects in or near this tiny country town. Residents say it's happening too fast.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Chicago mayor calls DOJ investigation into hiring a 'clear demonstration' of intimidation
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson accused the Trump administration of intimidating his city after the DOJ launched an investigation into the city's hiring practices following Johnson's remarks at a church last weekend.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:No corflutes, no election? Some voters left in the dark by SA poster ban
SA's electoral commission is concerned the state's corflute ban is leaving some voters unaware that elections are taking place.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Homicide detectives investigate death in Melbourne's north
Police say a man was found dead at a property in Glenroy on Sunday. It's believed an altercation took place at the property the previous evening.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:President Nicolás Maduro Exercises His Right to Vote in Venezuela’s Regional and Legislative Elections
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro participated in a historic electoral process, reaffirming the country’s democratic sovereignty. President Maduro extended respect and cooperation to all elected officials, regardless of party affiliation. Related: Historic Elections Mark Birth of Guayana Esequiba’s Political Structure In a display of civic duty and national sovereignty, President Nicolás Maduro Moros, alongside First...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Iran summons French envoy over 'insulting' Cannes remarks
Iranian officials say the remarks are “blatant interference” in the country’s internal affairs.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:The disturbing practice of 'human zoos' happened right under our noses
The strange and disturbing phenomenon of exhibiting humans in zoos was once considered a European thing, but a boomerang found under topsoil in a Melbourne park contradicts that.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Australia: Children Suffering Under Criminal Legal System
Click to expand Image A concrete exercise yard at the Cairns watch-house in which authorities detained children, in Queensland, Australia, 2024. 2024 Inspector of Detention Services, Office of the Queensland Ombudsman (Sydney, May 26, 2025) - Australia’s reelected Labor government should show national leadership by raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility and ending the incarceration of children as young as...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Inside NSW river community as it emerges from flood isolation
Emotions ran high but community grit and spirit prevailed in the five days that Port Macquarie's North Shore was isolated during the record-breaking NSW floods.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque ahead of 'Jerusalem flag' march
Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque ahead of 'Jerusalem flag' march Israeli settlers entered Al-Buraq Square, part of the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex, on Sunday evening, waving Israeli flags ahead of Monday’s controversial Flag March. The Palestinian Jerusalem Governorate said large groups of settlers gathered to mark the anniversary of Israel’s occupation of the city. Earlier today, Israeli forces set up iron barricades...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:George Floyd’s uncertain legacy marked in US 5 years on
Floyd’s deadly 2020 arrest helped launch Black Lives Matter but movement now lacking support as Trump backtracks on reforms to tackle racism.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:GOP senators say Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' needs spending cuts
Two conservative GOP senators on Sunday said the “big, beautiful bill” passed at President Trump’s behest by House Republicans needs to be cut down to size, signaling huge challenges in enacting Trump’s plans in the Senate. The two GOP senators, Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, are both Trump allies, but...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:How a government has gone 'all in' on a remote island mine with shares and loans
A struggling tungsten mine couldn't pay back a $10 million loan as it sat on the brink of administration. So a state government became a shareholder — and issued a new loan.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza, including rescue service official and local journalist
Gaza media office said Israeli forces were in control of 77% of Gaza, either through ground forces or evacuation orders and bombardments.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Venezuelan Defense Minister Praises Conduct of Elections in Guayana Esequiba
For the first time, citizens in this Bolivarian territory elect their governor and legislators. On Sunday, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez expressed satisfaction with how the regional and legislative elections were unfolding in the state of Guayana Esequiba. RELATED: Venezuelan Elections Update: Zulia Gubernatorial Candidates Urge Citizens to Vote For the first time, approximately […]
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Congress can decrease opioid deaths, but it will require more investment
Congress must commit to a smarter approach to combat opioid addiction, empowering local communities and insisting on measurable results, to prevent the devastating loss of lives to preventable overdoses.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Trump blasts Harvard, wants 'names and countries' of international students
President Trump has accused Harvard University of not being forthcoming with the names and countries of its international students and has threatened to withhold federal grant dollars from the university, which has a $52 billion endowment.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Historic Elections Mark Birth of Guayana Esequiba’s Political Structure
The people of Guayana Esequiba are making history today as they cast their votes to elect their first governor and eight deputies for the Legislative Council, a pivotal moment in the establishment of this new constitutional state within the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. RELATED:President Maduro Urges Voter Turnout for Peace and Life in Venezuela This […]
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Red Cross mourns staff killed in Israeli strike on Gaza home
Red Cross mourns staff killed in Israeli strike on Gaza home The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it is grieving the loss of two of its workers killed in an Israeli air raid on Gaza. “We are heartbroken by the death of two of our dear colleagues, Ibrahim Eid and Ahmad Abu Hilal, who were killed in a strike on their home in Khan Younis on the 24th of May, 2025,” the organisation wrote on X. Ibrahim...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:UN food chief rebuts Israeli claims: No sign Hamas is stealing Gaza aid
UN food chief rebuts Israeli claims: No sign Hamas is stealing Gaza aid The head of the UN’s World Food Programme has dismissed claims that Hamas is diverting humanitarian aid, saying she’s seen no evidence of theft. “No, not at all,” said Cindy McCain, when asked by US network CBS whether Hamas was stealing supplies. “Listen, these people are desperate, and they see a World Food Programme truck coming in and they run...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Fed’s Powell urges US university students to protect democracy
US central banker praises American colleges as Trump steps up attacks on Ivy League
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Armed Groups Loot Humanitarian Aid in Gaza Amid Israeli Blockade
As Gaza suffers under an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe, armed criminal gangs affiliated with ISIS (Daesh) continue to loot scarce humanitarian aid, allegedly operating under the protection of Israeli forces. The central figure behind these organized raids is Yasser Abu Shabab, a known criminal and extremist collaborator, leading a violent militia responsible for stealing vital supplies […]
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:5th anniversary of George Floyd’s murder marked with nationwide remembrances
Police reform and civil rights activists joined thousands of ordinary people Sunday to mark the fifth anniversary ofGeorge Floyd’s murderat religious services, concerts and vigils nationwide and decry the Trump administration for setting their efforts back decades.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Man United end season ranked 15th after controversial win over Aston Villa
United finish with their lowest football standing in the Premier League era as Newcastle confirm Champions League spot.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:'Israel fighting the UK’s proxy war' says Kemi Badenoch
'Israel fighting the UK’s proxy war' says Kemi Badenoch Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sun, 05/25/2025 - 18:57 The Tory leaders comments have been branded 'morally bankrupt, dangerously disingenuous' Britain's main opposition Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch (AFP) Off British opposition leader Kemi Badenoch has defended Israel’s continuing war on Gaza, describing it as a "proxy war on behalf of the UK." In an...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: