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Aussies keep Roland Garros dream alive in French Open qualifying
Six Australians remain in contention to claim a main draw place in Paris after the first round of qualifying at Roland Garros.
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US: UCLA student hospitalised during hunger strike for Gaza
US: UCLA student hospitalised during hunger strike for Gaza Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:56 Hunger strikes in solidarity with Gaza are spreading across US campuses as Palestinians face a humanitarian catastrophe Hunger striker at Yale University being helped by fellow students at Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall on their way to meet dean of Yale College Pericles Lewis, on 15 May 2025 (Photo...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Clubs dismayed star footballer allowed to return to play following criminal sentence
One club has requested the matter be referred to the AFL integrity unit concerned the decision could set a βdangerousβ precedent of their league being used as a gateway of integration back into the community for people convicted of serious crimes.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Hands Over U.S. Military Veteran Ahead of Chevron License Extension
Venezuela handed over a U.S. Armed Forces veteran amid bilateral negotiations aimed at extending Chevronβs operating license. The move marks progress in diplomatic relations between the two countries. Related: Venezuela and India Reaffirm Political, Energy, and Trade Cooperation On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the Venezuelan government handed over Joe St. Clair, a U.S. Air Force [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Trump's Golden Dome raises major questions: Can it be built? Should it? What's Canada's role?
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Trump's 'Golden Dome' raises major questions: Can it be built? Should it? What's Canada's role?
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Israel calls on the EU to exert pressure 'where it belongs' after Brussels opts to review trade ties
A majority of the European Union's foreign ministers backed a Dutch proposal to review the bloc's ties with Israel over its actions in Gaza.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:What CEOs from auto, housing, travel and ad markets are saying about tariffs, consumer spending and the economy
The chief executives from Carvana, Pinterest and homebuilder Taylor Morrison provide key reads on consumer spending at the CNBC CEO Council Summit.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:As two headaches confront new environment minister in WA, a third looms
New federal Environment Minister Murray Watt is in WA sounding out two big issues, including the potential extension of Woodside's North West Shelf. But his big task is to avoid upsetting a man used to getting his way.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:βAppallingβ behaviour derails junior rugby league season
Players and parents are being warned action will be taken if referees continue to face threats of violence, as one league reveals a junior referee had to be escorted to their car due to threatening behaviour.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Extreme Weather Slams the Midwest and Southern U.S. Amid Staffing Shortages at the National Weather Service
Over the weekend and through Monday, devastating tornadoes, storms and hail slammed parts of the Midwestern and Southern United States, killing more than 25 people and razing dozens of homes. As survivors take stock of their tattered property, theyβre also prepping for more severe weather today and throughout the week. Meanwhile, the storm front is [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:More than 1,000 homes in limbo as SA Water money dries up
Developers and SA Water cannot agree on how to divvy up the cost of new pipes, leaving the future of more than 1,000 homes outside Adelaide shrouded in uncertainty.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:NFL owners unanimously approve player participation in 2028 Olympic flag football
NFL owners unanimously approved allowing players to participate in flag football for the 2028 Olympics. No more than one player per NFL club would be permitted. Olympic rosters will be selected by the national committee for each country.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Untimely puncture thwarts Aussie Vine in Giro d'Italia's 10th stage
A trio of Australians reach the top 10 in the 10th stage of the Giro d'Italia, but none are as quick as Dutch winner Daan Hoole.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:More than 300 Palestinians die due to malnutrition and lack of medicine
More than 300 Palestinians die due to malnutrition and lack of medicine More than 300 Palestinian deaths have occurred linked to malnutrition and lack of Medicine in Gaza, the besieged enclave's media office said on Tuesday. At least 326 deaths have been linked to malnutrition and lack of medicine, the office said. While 300 miscarriages have occurred among pregnantwomen because of nutritional deficiencies. Gaza needs...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Russia-Ukraine war not near end, 'do not understand Trump's affinity for Putin': Former Vice President Dan Quayle
Trump has made no effort to use his leverage to force Putin into a deal, and the Russian leader has "no desire" to see war end, says former V.P. Dan Quayle.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Liberals in turmoil after Coalition split, Sydney commuter chaos, UK condemns βmonstrousβ Israel
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. They say you should never let a good crisis go to waste, and the Liberals are now coming to terms with the breakup of the Coalition: will it provide the clear air they need to change tack after a crushing election loss? We have plenty of insight and analysis for you...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US military faces βreadiness crisisβ to modernise as China advances: Pentagon
Top brass eye speeding up integration of manned and unstaffed systems to overcome shortfalls in shipbuilding, other areas.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:El Salvador: Prominent Human Rights Defender Arrested
Ruth LΓ³pez. El Diario de Hoy (Washington, DC) β Authorities inEl Salvador have arrested the prominent human rights lawyer Ruth Eleonora LΓ³pez, Human Rights Watch said today.On May 18, 2025, at 11 p.m., Salvadoran police arrested LΓ³pez at her home in San Salvador. Prosecutors are accusing LΓ³pezβwho currently serves as the Director of Anti-Corruption and Justice at Cristosal, one of the leading human rights...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Noem fumbles definition of habeas corpus
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stumbled Tuesday when asked to define habeas corpus, the constitutionally protected right to unlawful detention.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Mercenary firm set to oversee Gaza aid for Israel goes on LinkedIn hiring spree
Mercenary firm set to oversee Gaza aid for Israel goes on LinkedIn hiring spree Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:19 Private military contracting firm advertises for hires with experience in 'Middle East field work', video technology and Arabic language skills Armed men stand guard at a checkpoint manned by US and Egyptian security at the Netzarim Corridor on Salah al-Din road in central Gaza, on 29...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Councils join forces to oppose Victoria's emergency services levy
Victorian councils say they do not have the resources to collect or enforce a new tax which has sparked protests in Melbourne and the regions.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:βOutdated and irrelevantβ: what do young Australians think of their schooling?
A survey of more than 4,000 Year 12 students suggests young people want schools to focus less on uniform rules and more on preparing for life after school.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Spotify continues to change music. Whatβs next β will AI musicians replace music made by humans?
Spotify officially claims it was started because its founders βlove music and piracy was killing itβ. But a new book argues this is rewriting history.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Domestic violence burns cases 'reasonably common' researchers say
Mother-of-four Roia Atmar says that her husband burned her in a bid to disfigure her so "nobody else would look at me". Researchers say domestic burns violence cases like hers are often under-reported for reasons including fear and shame.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Chile: The King of Mexican Cuisin
The chile pepper, a fundamental ingredient in Mexican gastronomy, continues to dominate traditional and modern culinary creations, cementing its status as the βking of Mexican cuisine.β Diversity of Chiles and Regional Identity Mexico boasts 64 native varieties, each contributing distinct flavors, aromas, and heat levels to traditional dishes. Among the most prestigious varieties are: Cultural [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Israeli troops storm village south of Nablus in occupied West Bank
Israeli troops storm village south of Nablus in occupied West Bank Israeli soldiers stormed the village of Salfit, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. Israel has ramped up its attacks across the occupied West Bank. Israeli settlers earlier on Tuesday wounded three Palestinians with gunfire in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Chicago newspaper prints a summer reading list. The problem? The books don't exist
TheChicago Sun-Timesis being roasted online after it confirmed that a freelancer used AI to generate a summer reading list made up of real authors and fake books. The newspaper called it "a learning moment for all of journalism." Meanwhile, the paper's union said it was "deeply disturbed" by what it called "this slop syndication."
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel
The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EU to sustain Radio Free Europe with emergency funding after Trump cuts
Outlet is one of several media services whose funding was cut by Trump administration amid aggressive downsizing effort.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Coalition split unlikely to impact Queensland's LNP
Queensland's Liberal National Party says it is "optimistic" an agreement will be reached between the two federal parties in the future.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UN says no aid distributed in the Gaza Strip
UN says no aid distributed in the Gaza Strip No aid has been distributed in the Gaza Strip, the UN said on Tuesday, despite Israel allowing some humanitarian aid to trickle into the besieged enclave. The UN said that Israel had allowed four trucks with baby food to enter the enclave, and a few dozen other trucks with flour, medicine, and nutrition supplies. However, the UN has not been able to distribute the supplies....
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:From Congress to the Streets: Petroβs Bold Move to Let the People Decide on Labor Reform
The Battle for Labor Reform in Colombia The labor reform proposed by President Gustavo Petroβs government represents one of the significant attempts in recent years to transform Colombiaβs labor landscape, aiming to strengthen workersβ rights, reduce precarious employment, and promote social justice. However, the reform has faced fierce opposition from conservative sectors in Congress, leading [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US not ruling out reopening embassy in Syria
US not ruling out reopening embassy in Syria Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 17:51 Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it was just security concerns preventing American diplomats from returning to Damascus US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as he testifies at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on 20 May 2025 (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Off The US's...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EU decides to review its trade ties with Israel over Gaza
Amid growing pressure over Gaza, EU foreign ministers say they want to review their trade relations with Israel, but they have stopped short of announcing firm action.
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