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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: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

UK local elections 2025: How to watch like a pro

Swot up on the local votes that could have massive ramifications in Westminster β€” and deal a boost to right-wing populist Nigel Farage.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

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: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

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: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump’s trade policy offers the EU an unexpected opportunity β€” 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: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

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 β€” making history feel real for a generation born decades after the war.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

President Maduro Vows to Defend Venezuelan Territory from Drug Trafficking Amid Border Security Concerns

Venezuelan President NicolΓ‘s 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: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

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: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Is WA Health having final say over edits of Paramedics β€˜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: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

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: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

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: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

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: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Dickon Mitchell: β€œCaribbean 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: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

3 years on from the β€˜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: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

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: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

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: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

No China talks under way, Trump trade chief says, but other deals are close

Negotiations are with India are not β€˜finish-line close’, however, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Japan’s faith in US falters as β€˜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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

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: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

North Korea: First road bridge to Russia 'significant' development

The announcement comes after North Korea confirmed for the first time its soldiers are fighting alongside Russia.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Yamal hailed as a talent 'born every 50 years' after BarΓ§a draw with Inter

Teenager Lamine Yamal stars with a brilliant goal in a thrilling 3β€”3 draw with Inter Milan at home in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Microsoft shares jump after strong AI demand lifts cloud unit

Profits rise nearly a fifth in March quarter sending stock up as much as 9% in after-hours trading

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The wildcard seats to keep an eye on this election

A former journalist, a comedian and the man who used to be a Nationals pick β€” here are the candidates and seats that may land a surprise this Saturday.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Court finds Apple, executive lied under oath in Epic Games trial

Apple willfully violated and ignored a 2021 decision that came out of the Epic Games case, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said in a decision on Wednesday.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Japanese and Australian markets poised for muted start following choppy trade on Wall Street; most Asian markets closed for holiday

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to stand pat on interest rates at 0.5% in its two-day monetary policy meeting which concludes later in the day.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Peter Dutton drops vow to change school curriculum, after 'indoctrination' claims

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has dropped his vow to change the national school curriculum, after comments earlier in the campaign that students should be able to think freely without being "indoctrinated" by educators.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Nigel Farage's Reform party faces crucial test in local elections in the UK

Farage ran for election to the House of Commons eight times, losing every attempt until he was elected as an MP for the Clacton constituency in 2024.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Meta beats expectations and boosts spending as it shrugs off tariff impact

Zuckerberg says tech giant is β€˜well positioned’ despite drop-off in revenue from Chinese advertisers

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US and Ukraine sign natural resources deal

Agreement establishes a β€˜reconstruction investment fund’ after weeks of fraught negotiations

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World