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The fault line that opened up a Coalition chasm can be traced back decades | Judith Brett
The four policy sticking points that split the Nationals from the Liberal party highlight their vastly different stances on privatisationHow Littleproudβs irresistible force met Leyβs immovable objectSussan Ley knew she faced a challenge. Then the Nationals went nuclearWhat does the split mean for Australian politics? β Full Story podcastThe Coalition came unstuck over four policy areas: nuclear power, the $20bn...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:
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Defending Human Rights Is Dangerous. Defending Nature Makes It Even Riskier
One evening in January 2023, Indigenous leader Antonio DΓaz Valencia and human rights lawyer Ricardo Arturo Lagunes Gasca vanished. Earlier that day, the men had participated in a community meeting focused on the environmental impacts of a mega iron-ore mine that had roiled and divided nearby communities for years. After the gathering, the men climbed [β¦]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Japan exports growth slows for a second straight month as U.S. tariffs bite
The country is among the hardest-hit by Trump's imposition of 25% tariffs on auto imports, effective April 3.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Can Mandela's former negotiator charm Donald Trump?
The White House has been uncharacteristically quiet about the whirlwind trip.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Trump's ambitious plan for Golden Dome
Presented by Boeing {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump's ambitious plan for Golden Dome defense system President Trump says his ambitious, multibillion-dollar Golden Dome missile defense shield would only cost $175 billion to build and be ready in less than three years. The Hill, Greg Nash His announcement,...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Rejects U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Strip TPS from Venezuelan Migrants
President NicolΓ‘s Maduro condemns the U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Venezuelans, calling for national unity and the return of migrants to a stronger Venezuela. Related: President Maduro Calls for Popular Mobilization Ahead of May 25 Elections On May 20, 2025, Venezuelan President NicolΓ‘s Maduro [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US limits Covid-19 boosters to over-65s or those at high risk
The FDA will require vaccine makers to run fresh clinical trials before offering shots to younger and healthier individuals.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:FAA to cut Newark flights to reduce congestion
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is cutting down the number of flights coming in and taking off from embattled Newark Liberty International Airport to combat delays and reduce congestion. The FAA issued an interim order Tuesday, ensuring that the number of arrivals and departures at the airport will be capped at 28 per hour until...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Broncos star explains why he punched friend in face for social media
Reece Walsh says a video of him punching a friend in the face while wearing a boxing glove is "not a good look".
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:The Chairman of Texasβ Public Utility Commission Has a To-Do List
Ahead of Thomas Gleesonβs unanimous vote from a Senate committee Monday to advance his nomination as the chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Sen. Angela Paxton asked the energy regulator what three things top his to-do list. No. 1, Gleeson said during a Texas Senate Nominations committee meeting,is reinstilling the publicβs faith in [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn?
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Calls to extend restrictions after burn-off sparks bushfire emergency
A veteran volunteer firefighter in Western Australia's Midwest urges farmers and residents to hold tight on planned burns as dry conditions create an escalated fire risk.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Alibaba and DeepSeekβs home province launches AI spending spree to become innovation hub
A new plan from the Zhejiang government will see billions of yuan spent through 2027 to support AI companies and attract βtop talentβ.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: UN says aid still not reaching Gaza
In our news wrap Tuesday, the UN says no aid has reached Palestinians two days after Israel ended its three-month blockade, the FDA is changing the way it approves annual COVID-19 vaccines, the World Health Organization approved an agreement on how to handle future pandemics and New Orleans police arrested a maintenance worker at the jail where 10 inmates pulled off a daring escape.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Veteran Environmentalist Sues Rural School Board Over Exxon Tax Break Decision
An environmental organization on the rural Texas coast sued a local school district on Tuesday, alleging it failed to adequately notify the public before entering into tax break negotiations with ExxonMobil Corp. for a $10 billion plastics plant proposed in the area. The lawsuit said the Calhoun County Independent School District violated state laws requiring [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:NZ Budget 2025: science investment must increase as a proportion of GDP for NZ to innovate and compete
New Zealand trails far behind other wealthy countries in research funding and strategy. This inhibits the innovation that could drive a more productive economy.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:‘Vintage’ air traffic system to blame for near misses and outages, ex-FAA official says
Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport again lost contact with planes Monday, according to the FAA. It's the fourth such incident at that airport in less than a month and the latest in a string of alarming incidents and close calls at airports across the country. Geoff Bennett discussed more with David Grizzle, the former COO of the FAAβs Air Traffic Organization.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:'I'm not a clown': Defiant Postecoglou puts Spurs first ahead of Europa League final
Ange Postecoglou says he has no concerns about his future as Tottenham manager, arguing all his focus is on his side's Europa League final against Manchester United.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US to cut Newark airport flights after series of major disruptions
Equipment outages, runway construction and air traffic control staffing issues have all contributed to βexcessiveβ delays.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Report reveals new health risks faced by first digital native generation
Teenagers and young people are facing new threats that could see their health and wellbeing go backwards, a new Lancet report warns.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Tribal colleges face uncertain future amid federal funding cuts
Tribal colleges and universities have endured decades of chronic underfunding, relying heavily on federal support to stay afloat. Now, the Trump administrationβs broad cuts to federal programs are hitting Indian Country hard, posing a serious threat to the future of these vital institutions. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, Rethinking College.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Unicef calls for more aid in Gaza, says child malnutrition increasing
Unicef calls for more aid in Gaza, says child malnutrition increasing The UN's Children's Fund, Unicef, called for more aid to be allowed into Gaza on Tuesday. " The supplies we have in Gaza to treat and prevent growing child malnutrition have declined rapidly since the aid blockade. They are almost gone," Unicef said on X. "The initial delivery of aid in the last 24 hours is a drop in the ocean of what is urgently...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:National parks preparing for busy Memorial Day weekend: What to expect
Millions of Americans are expected to travel this weekend, and it's likely you'll run into at least a few at a national park near you.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Magnus Carlsen vs. The World: the chess mega-showdown that ended in a draw
Norwegian chess legend Magnus Carlsen played against 143,000 players from all over the world in a 46-day online freestyle match that ended in a draw.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Attorneys say U.S. immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan
Up to a dozen people from several countries may have been deported to Africa, immigration rights lawyers told a judge.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Taiwanβs William Lai enters second year in office with troubles mounting on all sides
No honeymoon for the leader called inflexible, ineffectual in relations with Washington, and still on a collision course with Beijing.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Rubio faces wrath of former colleagues in testy Senate hearing
Senate Democrats on Tuesday used hearings with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to unleash criticism of the Trump administration's pivot toward Russia, selective refugee admissions, deportation of student activists and gutting of U.S. soft-power programs. The hearing, nominally to discuss Trumpβs 2026 foreign funding request, provided the first public opportunity for Senate Democrats, and some...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Israel Withdraws Main Delegation from Hamas Talks in Qatar After Hostage Plan Rejection
Israel has withdrawn its primary delegation from indirect negotiations with Hamas in Qatar following the Palestinian groupβs rejection of the U.S. special envoyβs hostage release proposal. Related: At least 72 Gazans have been killed so far Saturday in new Israeli attacks. On May 20, 2025, Israel announced it has withdrawn its main negotiating delegation from [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Johnson says House on track for Trump budget vote within two daysΒ
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Tuesday evening that GOP leadersare on track to vote on President Trump's domestic agenda before Friday. Johnson has been in countless conversations with the two groups of lawmakers who, as recently as Tuesday morning, were still threatening to sink the package. But an 11th-hour offer to the SALT Caucus...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Why 'the fear of the unknown' has some runners questioning this man's record
British runner William Goodge broke the record for completing a trans-Australia run by a whopping four days β but there are a handful of people in ultra-running who have questions.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:It wasn't cheap, but these old silos have been transformed into luxury
Old silos that were once used for storing food are undergoing glamorous transformations to become luxury accommodation, providing new income streams for farmers.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Trump announces concept for ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense program in the U.S.
While the president picked the concept he wanted, the Pentagon is still developing the requirements that Golden Dome will need to meet β which is not the way new systems are normally developed.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Why is Donald Trump fixated on South Africa?
How did the US right become fixated on a debunked conspiracy theory of 'white genocide' in South Africa?
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Government says water company investigations have increased
The government says it has launched 81 criminal investigations for alleged breaches of environmental law.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:How Gulf states could unlock US investment in Iran after sanctions end
Given their ties with both China and the US, Gulf states could act as economic intermediaries and help normalise US-Iran business relations.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: