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How one UN leader’s mistaken timeline caused confusion about Gaza children’s starvation risk
Gaza children face dire starvation risk, but a UN leader got the timeline wrong when he said 14,000 babies would die in โthe next 48 hours.โ The report he referenced projected such severe child malnutrition in the region over 11 months.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:
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'Service above self': NT Police officer's struggle laid bare in court
The coroner's court has heard Constable Michael Deutrom continued to uphold the force's mantra โ "service above self" โ after 20 years in uniform, until he reached a "tipping point".
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trumpโs surprise announcement
The president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced visit with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:What Trump’s legal and political clash with Harvard means for higher education
A federal judge blocked the Trump administrationโs move to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students. Harvard has been at the center of the administrationโs battle over higher education. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Laura Meckler of The Washington Post for our series, Rethinking College.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Budget bill faces Senate opposition over Medicaidย
Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Budget bill faces Senate opposition over Medicaid Just like the House, some of the biggest, and most contradictory, tension in the Senate surrounds Medicaid. Several Republican senators have forceful objections to changes to the federal insurance program included...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Does criticising Israel amount to anti-Semitism?
Israel often labels anyone who criticises its devastating war on Gaza as 'anti-Semtic'.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Trump threatens new tariffs on EU imports and iPhones
In our news wrap Friday, President Trump says he's recommending a 50 percent tariff on all imports from the European Union starting June 1st and a 25 percent tariff on iPhones unless they are made in America, Gaza health officials say Israeli airstrikes killed at least 60 people and Billy Joel is canceling all of his upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with a brain disorder.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Federal investigators work to determine cause of deadly San Diego plane crash
The weather alert system and runway lights werenโt working at a foggy San Diego airport where a private jet was planning to land before it crashed into a neighborhood, but the cause of the crash remains unclear, officials said Friday.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:DOJ reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes
Under the โagreement in principle,โ which still needs to be finalized, Boeing would pay or invest more than $1.1 billion, including an additional $445 million for the crash victimsโ families, the Justice Department said.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:At least 75 percent of households in Gaza do not have enough drinking water
At least 75 percent of households in Gaza do not have enough drinking water UNICEFโs deputy executive director said at least 75 percent of households in Gaza report that they do not have enough water to drink, at a UN Security Council meeting on Friday. Ted Chaiban said the lack of access of water was caused by 70 percent of Gazaโs water and sanitation infrastructure sustaining damage or being destroyed since Israelโs...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:How NOAA funding cuts could make it harder to predict and prepare for severe weather
For many people, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. But along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, it also means the start of hurricane season is nearly here. This particular hurricane season comes at a moment when NOAA and its agencies are being cut and facing their own turmoil. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Brooks and Capehart on House Republicans passing Trump’s legislative agenda
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including House Republicans pass President Trump's budget plan, the administrationโs latest move against Harvard University and Trump's meeting with South Africa's president.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Basketball legend Dawn Staley reflects on successes and challenges in ‘Uncommon Favor’
Dawn Staley is a woman of many titles: five-time WNBA all-star, Olympic gold medalist, head coach and now an author. In her first book, Staley reflects on the lessons that made her who she is today. Amna Nawaz spoke with Staley about her love of basketball and her new memoir, "Uncommon Favor: Basketball, North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I Learned from All Three."
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Unstoppable Pedersen wins Giro stage 13, Del Toro extends lead
Mads Pedersen wins his fourth stage of this year's Giro d'Italia after beating Wout van Aert to the line following a 180km ride from Rovigo to Vicenza.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Tensions rise as superpowers scrap for a piece of the Arctic
As Arctic ice melts, global powers seize new opportunities to extract oil, speed up trade and boost their military presence.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Not just baking scones: Re-formed CWA undergoes multicultural update
People can have set ideas about what the Country Women's Association looks like, and who gets to be involved. In southern Tasmania, this reforged branch is trying to change that โ and prove it's not all about baked goods.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Her daughter was taken and sent abroad - 44 years later, they found each other
Hundreds made damning allegations of fraud, kidnapping and trafficking about an overseas adoption programme.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:She found her daughter after 44 years. Now she's suing Korea's government
Hundreds made damning allegations of fraud, kidnapping and trafficking about an overseas adoption programme.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Urges Guyana to Respect 1966 Geneva Agreement and Negotiate Peacefully Over Essequibo
Venezuela calls on Guyana to honor the 1966 Geneva Agreement and resolve the Essequibo territorial dispute through legal and peaceful negotiations, rejecting intimidation and external interference. Related: Venezuela Opposition Leader Juan Pablo Guanipa Arrested: What You Need to Know The Venezuelan government has once again emphasized its historical and legal claim over the Essequibo region, [โฆ]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump administration approves first expedited uranium mining project
The Trump administration on Friday authorized the relaunch of operations at a southeastern Utah uranium mine โ marking its first use of a newly fast-tracked environmental review process. The Velvet-Wood mine, set to be reopened by Canadian company Anfield Energy, contains both uranium and vanadium, a mineral used to strengthen steel equipment in cars, building...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:George Floyd's cousin is keeping his legacy alive 5 years after his murder
Shareeduh McGee is trying to make sure her cousin's murder continues to bring about positive change in the world, even as people in power work to undo the progress that's been made in his name.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Chinese students speak of worries over Harvard ban: โthereโs nothing we can doโ
Thousands of foreigners are in limbo after the US Department of Homeland Security bans the university from taking international students.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Canadian political party says Canada must cut trade ties with Israel over its 'forced starvation of Palestinians'
Canadian political party says Canada must cut trade ties with Israel over its 'forced starvation of Palestinians' Canadaโs left-wing New Democratic Party (NDP) on Friday called on the Canadian Prime Minister to suspend its free trade agreement with Israel and impose sanctions over its "forced starvation of Palestinians in Gaza". In a statement, NDP MP Heather McPherson said, โThe current humanitarian blockade and...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:What we know about the disappearance of 17yo Pheobe Bishop
Police have expanded their search for missing Bundaberg teenager Pheobe Bishop, appealing for information on movement in the Good Night Scrub National Park.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Seventeen injured in Hamburg knife attack as woman arrested
A 39-year-old woman has been arrested and is understood to have acted alone with no "political motive", German police say.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Judge finds Trump order targeting law firm Jenner & Block unlawful
A federal judge on Friday ruled President Trump's order targeting the law firm Jenner & Block is unlawful, blocking it in full. U.S. District Judge John Bates, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, said Trump took aim at the law firm because of the causes it champions, the clients it represents and a...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Mates in tinny rescue dozens from flood in 'forgotten' NSW community
Mid North Coast residents rally together in "amazing" acts of community spirit, making rescues, setting up unofficial evacuation centres and delivering food to those in need.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Lebanon launches process to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps
Process begins after visit by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who said weapons โhurtโ Lebanon and Palestine cause.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump, Harvard duke it out
{beacon} A FEDERAL JUDGE on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administrationโs efforts to ban foreign students from attending Harvard University, the latest in the ongoing feud between President Trump and the nationโs oldest and richest school. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs, an appointee of former President Obama, agreed with Harvardโs argument that it would...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Star Wars's fascist dystopia has never felt closer
I suspect the world is divided into two groups: those who worship Star Wars and can spend hours arguing over the complexities of far-flung corners of its universe; and those who swipe left and close the app immediately they see that someone has mentioned George Lucas's creation as one of their great loves.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Social media is exposing teenagers to hundreds of junk food ads every week
New research suggests the widespread marketing of junk food on social media is influencing the food choices of young people.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Kim Kardashian’s robbers found guilty in Paris court, but won’t face prison time
The chief judge, David De Pas, said that the defendants' ages โ the oldest is 79 and some others are in their 60s and 70s โ weighed on the courtโs decision to impose sentences that he said โarenโt very severe.โ
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump reignites tensions with EU tariff threats
EU says threats should not guide trade talks as Trump says he wants tariffs of 50% on European goods as soon as 1 June.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:UK investigates possible Russian involvement in Starmer arson attacks
Counterterrorism police looking into fires at properties connected to prime minister keep open mind about motive
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US, Iran say they're moving closer to nuclear deal after fifth round of talks
Both the U.S. and Iran indicated Friday that the two countries are moving closer to reaching a new deal regarding Tehranโs expanding nuclear program. Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, who is the acting mediator, said the fifth round of talks in Rome ended with โsome but not conclusive progress.โ โWe hope to...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: