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US missiles fall short in long-range game with China
The US is arming up for a Pacific missile race but China may already be playing on a larger board. Last month, the US Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) unveiled legislation stating that the US Army will receive significant funding boosts for medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) programs under […] The post US missiles fall short in long-range game with China appeared...
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Microsoft passes its first test on U.S. tariffs with limited product exposure
If rising costs do push businesses to boost efficiency, Microsoft, with its Copilot artificial intelligence assistant, could be helpful, CEO Satya Nadella said.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Peter Dutton has 'been very clear about that' many, many times during election campaign – video
What are Peter Dutton's plans for the future of 41,000 civil service jobs, healthcare, working from home, combating Trump's tariffs, climate change and fixing up Labor's mess? He says he has been very clear about that during the 2025 federal election campaignPolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Meta says China retailers are reducing digital ad spend
Chinese online retailers have cut back their spending on Facebook and Instagram ads in reaction to President Donald Trump's tough trade policy with the country.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:For ‘Bread, Work, Freedom,’ Afghan Women Are Still Resisting
Click to expand Image Afghan women work in a sewing workshop in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 6, 2023. 2023 Ebrahim Noroozi/AP Photo It has been over three and a half years since Afghan women from all walks of life first took to the streets chanting “Bread, Work, Freedom,” a fierce assertion of their right to work and to be free from the Taliban’s systemic oppression. This International Workers’ Day, their call is more...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:How will Carney take on Trump?
One hundred days into Donald Trump’s second presidency and he’s already swung another election. How will Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, emboldened by his victory at the polls, take on Trump? Host Anne McElvoy talks to Ralph Goodale, who has been at the centre of Canadian politics for several decades and now holds one of […]
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:How do candidates skirt Chinese social media bans on political content? They use influencers
Popular Chinese apps WeChat and RedNote are a tool for political campaigning – but such content is banned. Here’s how parties work around it, including by avoiding proper disclosures.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Thailand Protests Moody’s Decision to Downgrade Its Economic Outlook to ‘Negative’
The ratings agency says that the recently announced U.S. tariffs "risk aggravating the trend decline in the country's potential growth.”
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Britain’s shrinking fraud watchdog
Political forces — from Trump's deprioritization of bribery to Britain's dash for growth — mean the Serious Fraud Office is in a fight for relevance.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal
The White House has been pushing for the agreement as a prerequisite for further military assistance.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Who would win in a fight between 100 men and 1 gorilla? An evolutionary expert weighs in
Beyond the jokes and memes, this silly debate provides an opportunity to reflect on human evolution.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:UK local elections 2025: How to watch like a pro
Swot up on the local votes that could have massive ramifications in Westminster — and deal a boost to right-wing populist Nigel Farage.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:The global costs of the US-China tariff war are mounting. And the worst may be yet to come
The escalating US-China trade war leaves everyone worse off. A collective effort to restore the global trading system is urgently needed.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:White House moving 'as fast as possible' on India trade deal, Navarro says
Investors and consumers are growing skeptical that Trump can execute a series of bilateral trade agreements in time to avoid crippling U.S. imports and exports.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump’s trade policy offers the EU an unexpected opportunity — if it can grab it
Europe has the chance to become one of the leaders of a free, responsible and democratic world. But it needs to take its fate in its own hands.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Students to retrace path of Canadian soldiers who helped liberate the Netherlands
Canadian teachers are taking students to the Netherlands to walk the same ground as soldiers from their hometowns who helped liberate the country from German occupation in 1945 — making history feel real for a generation born decades after the war.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:President Maduro Vows to Defend Venezuelan Territory from Drug Trafficking Amid Border Security Concerns
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting national sovereignty against narcotrafficking threats, particularly along the Colombia-Venezuela border, highlighting ongoing bilateral security challenges in the region. Related: President Maduro Announces Comprehensive Strategy to Combat Colombian Drug Trafficking in Venezuela In a decisive statement issued Wednesday, Venezuelan President...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:US, Ukraine sign 'investment' deal for natural resources
Few details are known about the agreement to form a "reconstruction investment" fund. However, Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has said Kyiv will retain full ownership of Ukrainian mineral resources.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:What’s the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown?
One’s about behaviour, the other about emotions. Here’s how to respond to tantrums and meltdowns without losing your cool.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Working in Australian polling places has restored my faith in humanity | Louise Southerden
What started as a way to earn extra income has enriched my life in unexpected ways. You meet people whose paths you might never cross otherwisePolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen I arrived at 7am on my first polling day at the 2016 federal election, I wasn’t sure what to expect. My assigned...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Is WA Health having final say over edits of Paramedics ‘censorship’? Yes. But it’s necessary
There is a difference between factual television entertainment and documentary expose. Here’s what filmmakers have to consider.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Russian FSB Declassifies Hitler’s Final Days: New Evidence Debunks Escape Myths to Latin America
Exclusive details from Russian intelligence archives reveal Hitler’s suicide through eyewitness accounts and forensic proof, countering far-right conspiracy theories of Nazi escape to South America. Related: Russia Announces Three-Day Truce for 80th Anniversary of Victory Over Nazi Germany The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has declassified pivotal documents from Adolf Hitler’s final days, including firsthand [...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Finland to restrict the use of smartphones during the school day
Students have displayed mixed receptions to the new rule, with some welcoming it, agreeing with the government that phones can often become a distraction in class, while others believe the new measure displays a lack of trust in pupils.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:With Lavish Parade, Vietnam Marks 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon
The event marked the fall of the U.S.-backed Republic of Vietnam and paved the way for the nation's unification under communist rule.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Savvy athletes and new technology are flipping traditional sports marketing on its head
The convergence of AI, data mining, immersive technology and the creator economy is drastically changing the world sport landscape.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Dickon Mitchell: “Caribbean Unity is Key to Development” .Exclusive Interview with Grenada’s Prime Minister on teleSUR
In an exclusive interview with teleSUR, Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell discussed agreements with Venezuela, the importance of regional integration through ALBA-TCP, and shared Caribbean challenges like climate change and economic sovereignty. Related: Venezuela and Grenada Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation During his historic official visit to Caracas, Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell gave an exclusive...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:3 years on from the ‘integrity’ election, how is Australia tracking on corruption reforms?
Whoever forms government after this weekend, here are 5 key areas to get better value for taxpayers’ money and reduce the sway of powerful lobby groups over policy.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Federal election 2025 live updates: shock new poll predicts majority for Labor and Coalition to have fewest MPs since 1946; Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton campaign in final days before Australia votes – latest news
Follow today’s news livePolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastDutton’s Wednesday night visit to KooyongLast night, Peter Dutton was in the inner Melbourne seat of Kooyong, held by independent Monique Ryan....
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Erin Patterson trial live updates: mushroom cook’s murder trial continues in Victoria’s supreme court
Victorian woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder relating to a beef wellington lunch she served at her house in South Gippsland in 2023Hello and welcome to Guardian Australia’s live coverage of the Erin Patterson trial, which is expected to restart at 10.30am this morning.Patterson is accused of murdering her in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson by feeding...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:No China talks under way, Trump trade chief says, but other deals are close
Negotiations are with India are not ‘finish-line close’, however, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:UK university to research possible menstrual cycle link to knee injuries
The Fifa-funded study comes after an alarming rise in career-threatening knee injuries in women’s football.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Japan’s faith in US falters as ‘erratic’ Trump raises doubts on security commitments: poll
Japanese scepticism is growing as more than three-quarters of citizens doubt US military support under Trump, despite security assurances.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Victorian farmer target of 'coordinated' sheep heist costing him $175k
Steve Wheeler has had 1,700 sheep stolen in three incidents over two years. Police suspect he has become the victim of a series of targeted raids.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:At least 35 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza
The United Nations warn that the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza could get exponentially worse as it expects to distribute its final batch of supplies and critical aid to Gaza’s population, exhausted by a weeks-long blanket blockade.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Professor warns of carbon farming risk in 'unlikely' success areas
A carbon farming project developer is looking to sign up growers in WA's Mid West Wheatbelt region to $15,000-a-year contracts, leading one expert to ring alarm bells.
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