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'He kept saying I'm a murderer': Polish doctor targeted for legal abortion

Gizela Jagielska says she has received death threats after far-right MEP Grzegorz Braun came her hospital.

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

Is your child anxious about going on school camp? Here are 4 ways to prepare

School camps can be an exciting experience where a young person may discover they are braver than they thought.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Trump fans praise tariffs, slam Canada at Michigan MAGA rally

U.S. President Donald Trump marked the first 100 days of his second term with a big rally in Michigan, where supporters known as โ€˜auto workers for Trumpโ€™ took shots at Canada and expressed approval for tariffs on Canadian-made cars.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Cuba and Russia Strengthen Alliance Against Western Sanctions at BRICS Summit

Cuba and Russia sign a joint declaration at the BRICS foreign ministersโ€™ summit in Rio de Janeiro to counter unilateral Western sanctions, consolidating strategic cooperation and denouncing neocolonial practices affecting Global South nations. Related: Cuban Foreign Minister Reaffirms Support for Argentinaโ€™s Sovereignty Over Malvinas Islands During the BRICS Foreign Ministersโ€™ Council meeting in Rio de [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Which Roman emperor was most like Donald Trump?

While Roman emperors dominated the institutions of state, they were still constrained by them.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Locked up for life? Unpacking South Australiaโ€™s new child sex crime laws

South Australia has announced tougher child sex offence laws. Is it a political move or will they actually help?

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Trump Claims Ukraine โ€œWill Be Crushed Very Soonโ€: Peace or Pressure on Kyiv?

US President Donald Trump states Ukraine โ€œwill be crushed very soonโ€ while positioning himself as the nationโ€™s savior. The White House pushes for a peace deal that could force concessions to Moscow. A critical analysis from a Latin American leftist perspective. Related: Trump Threatens Russia with New Sanctions: Escalating Tensions in Ukraine and Criticism of [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Five things you need to make it through a power cut

People in Spain and Portugal tell us what got them through a day with no electricity.

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

Why do dogs eat poo? A canine scientist explains

Itโ€™s the dirty secret of dog ownership nobody wants to talk about.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Government not taking climate seriously - advisers

The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.

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

On Ishiba Visit, Japan and Philippines Pledge Further Security Cooperation

United by a shared unease about China's growing maritime assertiveness, Manila and Tokyo have pledged to build on the substantial advances of recent years.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

'They are calling': Trump confirms Albanese has been trying to contact him about tariffs โ€“ video

Donald Trump confirms heโ€™s aware that the Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is keen to talk to him about tariffs โ€“ and says heโ€™s planning to place a call. The US president made the comments while leaving the White House. Asked by a reporter if he would be 'speaking to the prime minister of Australia, at all', Trump responded: 'They are calling and I will be talking to him'โ€˜Pure culture-war stuffโ€™: Turnbull...

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

Trump Intensifies Anti-Migrant Rhetoric: Venezuela and (Extinct) Tren de Aragua at the Center of New U.S. Crackdown

Donald Trumpโ€™s latest speech escalates attacks on migrants and Venezuela, linking the Tren de Aragua non existing gang to the Maduro government and justifying mass deportations, militarization, and new sanctions. Human rights groups and Venezuelan organizations denounce the criminalization of migrants and warn of the humanitarian consequences. Trumpโ€™s โ€œWarโ€ on Migrants: Venezuela and Tren de [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump signs order easing some auto tariffs

The measures Tuesday aim to reduce the overall tariff level on vehicle imports that had resulted from separate levies "stacking" on top of one another.

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

Waymo, Toyota strike partnership to bring self-driving tech to personal vehicles

It comes after Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said the company is exploring personal ownership of vehicles with Waymo technology.

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

Japan dismisses viral manga, feng shui earthquake rumours as tourist bookings plunge

The Chinese embassy in Tokyo inadvertently added to the fears by warning citizens to take precautions against natural disasters.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Starbucksโ€™ profit slumps as costs mount from turnaround effort

Revenue at the coffee chain edges up but store operating expenses rise

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Spruiking, fake tradies and corflute stoushes: how to understand the Australian election

Federal elections bring out a special vocabulary that has become all too familiar to Australian voters, but potentially baffling to outsidersFollow all our Australia 2025 election coverageAustralians pride themselves on their distinctive federal elections. Itโ€™s among a handful of nations that enforces compulsory voting, boasting a turnout rate of more than 90%. The preferential voting system, in theory, means no votes...

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Sick of eating the same things? 5 ways to boost your nutrition and keep meals interesting and healthy

Small dietary changes can make a big difference to how you feel, how your body functions and health indicators such as blood pressure.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Nationals candidate Andrew Lethlean under pressure over lapsed liquor licence

Nationals candidate Andrew Lethlean could face thousands of dollars in fines after selling alcohol at his Bendigo bar while its licence was suspended.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

SALT Republicans to huddle with Johnson on key Trump agenda sticking point

House Republicans are set to dive into discussions over the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap on Wednesday, officially kicking off negotiations for one of the largest โ€” and most contentious โ€”sticking points in the partyโ€™s package full of President Trumpโ€™s legislative priorities. Republicans who hail from high-tax blue states like New York, New...

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Top Trump adviser struggled to soothe investors in talks after market tumult

Stephen Miran met hedge funds and big asset managers after tariffs sparked Wall Street turmoil

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Donald Trump says he โ€˜will be talkingโ€™ to Anthony Albanese ahead of Australian election โ€“ video

Donald Trump confirms heโ€™s aware that the Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is keen to talk to him about tariffs โ€“ and says heโ€™s planning to place a call. The US president made the comments while leaving the White House. Asked by a reporter if he would be 'speaking to the prime minister of Australia, at all', Trump responded: 'They are calling and I will be talking to him'โ€˜Pure culture-war stuffโ€™: Turnbull...

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

USGS Water Data Centers May Soon Close, Threatening Statesโ€™ Water Management

Across the country, the data collected at stream gauges managed by the U.S. Geological Survey are used to implement drought measures when streamflows are low, alert local authorities of floods, help administer water to users on rivers and issue pollution discharge permits required by the Clean Water Act for communities across the country. But more [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Hong Kongโ€™s Tsim Sha Tsui is worldโ€™s top high street, beating Madison Avenue, Bond Street

Prime retail rent in TST, as the area is called, was 17,132 (US$22,976) per square metre per annum in the fourth quarter, according to Savillsโ€™ report.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey

Turkey has been building military bases on Iraqi territory, the BBC finds, raising fears of an occupation.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

The TikTokers accused of triggering an election scandal

The BBC speaks to Romanian influencers, implicated in the unprecedented cancellation of an EU election

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

'Foal beats coal' in land use fight that divided a community

Bickham Coal Company says after decades of deliberations it has "no intention" of resurrecting plans for mining on its controversial site in the NSW Upper Hunter.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson's trial over mushroom lunch begins

Prosecutors will outline their case against Victorian woman Erin Patterson, who stands accused of using a poisoned meal to murder three relatives. Follow all the updates in our live blog.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warns two-state solution is 'near a point of no return'

The United Nations says the promise of a two-state solution is at risk of disappearing as fighting continues in Gaza with Israel intensifying its ground and aerial operations across the enclave in a bid to eradicate Hamas.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump fires Kamala Harrisโ€™ husband Doug Emhoff from Holocaust board

The former US second gentleman, who is Jewish, responded by saying Holocaust remembrance should never be politicised.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Peace in our time? Why NZ should resist Trumpโ€™s one-sided plan for Ukraine

Forcing Ukraine to give up stolen territory in return for peace would set a terrible precedent โ€“ and potentially put New Zealandโ€™s future security at risk.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

'We're citizens!': Family traumatized after ICE raids home, but they weren't suspects

A woman says her familyโ€™s fresh start in Oklahoma turned into a nightmare after federal immigration agents raided their home, taking their phones, laptops, and life savings โ€” even though they were not the suspects the agents were looking for.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Ambulance Victoria admits to second illegal COVID-era gathering

Ambulance Victoria's CEO says he's aware of two COVID-era 'honour guards' for deceased paramedics that took place at a time when Victorians were living under strict rules for gatherings.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

โ€˜A living collectiveโ€™: study shows trees synchronise electrical signals during a solar eclipse

During a solar eclipse in a forest in Italyโ€™s Dolomites region, scientists seized the chance to explore a fascinating question.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)