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'Crystal clear' new rules for nurses, dentists performing cosmetic injectables

The Australian health practitioner regulator introduces sweeping new guidelines for dentists and nurses performing non-surgical cosmetic injectable procedures, in a bid to better protect consumers.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Girl power and girl bosses might be β€˜feminist’ – but we can’t consume our way to equality

Women are routinely degraded for entertainment in popular culture, from rap to reality TV. It’s packaged and sold as empowering and β€˜good for women’.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

The surprising power of photography in ageing well

Research finds photography can help older adults reconnect with their surroundings and their sense of self. The best part: anyone can do it, anywhere, anytime.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Astronomers thought the Milky Way was doomed to crash into Andromeda. Now they’re not so sure

The odds of a galactic collision in our distant future are much lower than we thought, according to new simulations.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Trump’s steel tariffs are unlikely to have a big impact on Australia. But we could be hurt by what happens globally

Most Australians will feel the effects of the tariffs through the indirect effects on US manufacturing and on America’s trading partners.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

US-China tensions surge as tech and mineral wars intensify

Beijing and Washington accused each other of violating the consensus reached during trade talks in Geneva, as both sides strengthened export controls on technology products and rawmaterials. Tensions have surged again since US President DonaldTrump said in a social media post on May 30 that China β€œhas totally violated its agreement with us.” Trump said […] The post US-China tensions surge as tech and mineral wars...

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Elon Musk's Neuralink raises $650 million in fresh capital

Neuralink is building a brain-computer interface, or BCI, which is a system that translates brain signals into commands for external technologies.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Is the private hospital system collapsing? Here’s what the sector’s financial instability means for you

More private hospitals will face similar financial troubles and some will be forced to close. Here’s what this means for patients, the public system and the budget.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Tax concessions on super need a rethink. These proposals would bring much needed reform

The debate over taxing super balances above $3 million misses the point. Broader reforms are needed to make super sustainable in the long run.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia — and Trump

The U.K. will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines and create an army ready to fight a war in Europe as part of a boost to military spending.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

β€˜Smirker of the genocide’: Outrage after Matthew Miller says Israel committed war crimes

β€˜Smirker of the genocide’: Outrage after Matthew Miller says Israel committed war crimes Submitted by Maysa Mustafa on Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:15 Former Biden official says Israel has 'without a doubt' committed war crimes, following months of denial Former State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller speaking in Washington, DC, on 1 October 2024 (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP) Off Former US State Department spokesperson...

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Brisbane's Exhibition station to reopen for major events

The station has been closed in recent years while it underwent a significant upgrade as part of Brisbane's Cross River Rail project.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Direct-to-satellite text messaging service gets first Australian users

An Australia-first service using satellites to deliver text messages anywhere in the country promises to provide service to those living in mobile black spots.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

An Adelaide fashion icon died after using magic mushrooms. Her family wants answers

SA fashion entrepreneur Carol Foord turned to alternative treatments before her death. A year on her family is still seeking answers about how her final hours played out.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian warplanes was a serious blow to the Kremlin’s strategic arsenal

A surprise Ukrainian drone attack that targeted Russian air bases hosting nuclear-capable strategic bombers was unprecedented in its scope and sophistication, and dealt a heavy blow to the Russian military.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Experts weigh in on correct hot-desking etiquette

Hot-desking has become the new normal in workplaces across the country, but experts say our office etiquette doesn't always reflect how commonplace open-plan offices have become.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

German court rules asylum seekers unlawfully expelled at Polish border

Judges say Berlin broke EU law by refusing Somali asylum seekers entry.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

German court deems asylum seekers’ rejection at border to be β€˜illegal’

Ruling could undermine central part of Friedrich Merz’s plan to cut immigration but government says it will stay the course

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The Digital Divide and Climate Disasters

Internet access is critical for disaster recovery. But is the solution broader than simply working to get underresourced areas better connected?

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

As Syria rebuilds, the Damascus stock exchange opens again

Trading resumed on the Damascus Securities Exchange on Monday after a six-month closure, as Syria 's new leaders attempt to shore up the country's battered economy and begin rebuilding after nearly 14 years of civil war.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

What we know about the man charged in the attack in Boulder, Colorado

A man armed with a makeshift flamethrower and other incendiary devices launched a fiery attack on demonstrators in Colorado who were calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Massive ash cloud erupts from Sicily's Mount Etna in fiery volcanic show

Sicily's Mount Etna put on a fiery show on Monday, sending a cloud of smoke and ash several kilometres into the air. Although the eruption sent some tourists scrambling, officials said the activity posed no danger to the population.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

War on Gaza: How Israel is replicating Nazi starvation tactics

War on Gaza: How Israel is replicating Nazi starvation tactics Submitted by Soumaya Ghannoushi on Mon, 06/02/2025 - 16:55 The weaponisation of food echoes the horrors of the Jewish ghettos, as Palestinians are pushed beyond the limits of human endurance Palestinians wait at a food distribution point in Nuseirat, Gaza, on 2 June 2025 (Eyad Baba/AFP) Off A woman kneels in the dust. She is thin, trembling - not old, but...

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Nationalist candidate Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election

Historian comes from behind to defeat centre-right rival RafaΕ‚ Trzaskowski in win for Maga movement abroad

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Britain prepares for war (just don’t ask about the cost)

A stark official report says "state conflict has returned to Europe" β€” but a fight is raging over the cash-strapped Keir Starmer government response.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

PSG victory sparks deadly Paris riots

Two died, nearly 200 hurt and more than 500 arrested at Paris riots following Paris Saint-Germain's championship win.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Germany's Baerbock elected as UN General Assembly head

Former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was voted in as president of the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, Germany's tough migration policy has been dealt a setback in court. DW has more.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Defiant Tusk to call confidence vote to reassert his authority in Poland after election setback

With domestic reform prospects in tatters, Polish PM aims to regain the initiative.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Mexico’s president defends 13 percent turnout in judicial elections

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called judicial elections that saw 13 percent voter turnout a β€œtotal success."

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to seek confidence vote after ally's election loss

The result of Sunday's presidential runoff leaves Tusk politically weakened and there are questions about whether his multi-party coalition can survive to the end of its term in late 2027.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU restricts Chinese medical devices in new trade dispute

Bloc votes to exclude trading superpower’s bidders from contracts worth more than 5mn for next 5 years

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Justice Delayed in Central African Republic

Click to expand Image Joseph Figueira Martin in southern Mauritania in May 2022. 2022 Private Last week marked one year since Joseph Figueira Martin wasarrested in theCentral African Republic. The former analyst for the International Crisis Group wasarrested by Russian forces in Zemio, in the southeast, where he wasconducting research for FHI 360, an American organization aimed at reducing poverty, expanding economic...

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Milky Way’s chance of colliding with Andromeda galaxy is less than previously thought, astronomers report

Astronomers reported Monday that the probability of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies colliding is less than previously thought.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

How Ukraine carried out daring 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers

On 1 June, more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck strategic targets deep into Russia in an elaborate and audacious operation.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Conservative historian wins Polish presidential vote

Right-wing historian Karol Nawrocki is Poland's new president, official results show.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe