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Attacks on Australia’s preferential voting system are ludicrous. We can be proud of it | Kevin Bonham
It’s been argued the election would have had a different outcome with first-past-the-post voting. I cannot overstate how unsound this assumption isGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition’s lopsided defeat in the 2025 federal election has been followed by a new round of attacks on preferential voting. No longer do anti-preferencing campaigners have the excuse that Labor “lost” the...
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Venezuela Accuses Guyana of False Flag Operation in Cuyuní River Dispute – Denies Troop Attack Claims
Venezuela rejects Guyana’s allegations of military aggression, calling it a U.S.-backed “false flag operation” to escalate tensions over the contested Essequibo region. Related: Venezuela Calls On Guyana To Respect The 1966 Geneva Agreement And Ratifies ICJ Rejection Venezuela Denounces False Flag Operation in Cuyuní River Dispute The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has vehemently rejected allegations […]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Of opium, fire temples, and sarees: A peek into the world of India's dwindling Parsis
The Alpaiwala Museum in Mumbai city traces the origins and history of the fast-dwindling Parsi community.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:FEMA 'not ready' for hurricane season: document
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Internal document raises concerns over FEMA readiness The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is “not ready” for hurricane season, which starts June 1, an internal document warns as President Trump eyes eliminating the department entirely. AP Internal slides obtained by The Hill state that,...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Microplastics from Texas Bays Are Washed Out to Sea, New Study Says
A recent study found surprisingly low levels of harmful microplastics in the sediments of Texas bays that are notorious for plastic pollution. This led researchers from the University of Texas at Austin to conclude the microplastics were being swept out to sea. “They move around much easier than we thought,“ said study co-author Cornel Olariu, […]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume deporting Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act
The high court action is the latest in a string of judicial setbacks for the Trump administration’s effort to speed deportations of people in the country illegally.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:'Anything but that': Business leader begs Coalition not to reopen climate wars
Innes Willox says another net zero debate would "hobble" the Australian economy and undermine investment decisions.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Two rowing teams attempt world records crossing Indian Ocean
Two row boats have begun the journey from WA's north-west coast to Africa, in what crew members say is the ultimate physical and mental challenge.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:U.S. Faces Over 1,000 Measles Cases in 2025 Amid Public Health Crisis
In 2025, the United States has confirmed over 1,000 measles cases linked to 14 outbreaks, exposing the consequences of vaccine inequality and systemic healthcare failures. The majority of cases affect unvaccinated children and youth, highlighting urgent public health challenges. Related: Measles Misinformation Spreads as Cases Rise Across U.S. The United States is confronting a troubling […]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Israel strikes two Houthi-controlled ports and unleashes new barrage on Gaza
In our news wrap Friday, Israeli Defense Forces struck two Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen and launched dozens of airstrikes across Gaza, a transit strike in New Jersey forced 350,000 people to make alternative plans, group of GOP lawmakers blocked President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" and New Orleans police say ten inmates who escaped from jail may have had help from the inside.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Breakthrough gene editing treatment helps child born with rare disorder
Doctors announced this week that they have treated a newborn baby with a rare genetic disease using the world’s first personalized gene editing therapy. Geoff Bennett discussed the treatment and its potential with Dr. Peter Marks. He oversaw gene therapy treatment and vaccine safety and approval for the FDA before he left in March.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Northern Gaza pummeled by Israeli air strikes
Northern Gaza pummeled by Israeli air strikes The Quds News Network is reporting that northern Gaza is coming under heavy bombardment overnight into Saturday, with air strikes focused on targets in Beit Lahia and Jabalia. Earlier in the day, residents were told by the Israeli army to leave Jabalia ahead of a renewed and intensified attack. Israeli soldiers are also blowing up residential buildings from the ground in...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Victorian councils 'deeply reluctant' to enforce controversial levy
The backlash against Victoria's emergency services levy is intensifying and some councils fear refusal to pay will generate a revenue shortfall.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Eurovision fans built a sauna and drove it 3,000 km to the grand final
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Ayuso pounces to win Giro stage seven, Roglič takes pink jersey
Spain's Juan Ayuso has won stage seven of the Giro d'Italia, with Slovenian Primož Roglič moving into the overall lead.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Contest for Bean brings David Smith face to face with political mortality
A tight race was the last thing ACT voters expected before this election, and not until the final days of the campaign for Bean did Labor seriously worry independent Jessie Price could snatch the seat — next time, the party will leave nothing to chance.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Man arrested, charged after immigration detention centre contractors stabbed, assaulted
A 28-year-old man who was on the run in Sydney's west after two immigration detention centre contractors were allegedly stabbed and assaulted has been arrested and charged.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Excusez-moi? Cannes Film Festival's dress code is nakedly hypocritical
You know someone's all out of runway for their cause when they start throwing around words like "decency".
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:FDA clears first blood test to reliably predict Alzheimer's disease
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it had cleared a new test to help diagnose adults with Alzheimer's disease, the first diagnostic tool that uses a blood draw to check for the illness. The test is called the "Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio" and is developed by the Japanese company Fujirebio Diagnostics...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Nvidia, Cisco, Oracle and OpenAI are backing the UAE Stargate data center project
President Donald Trump traveled to the United Arab Emirates as part of his first state visit abroad in his second term. Trump also visited Saudi Arabia.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:‘I cannot stand by’: Former ambassador denounces Ukraine shift under Trump
Bridget Brink has written an op-ed accusing Trump of putting 'pressure on the victim', Ukraine, instead of Russia.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:U.S. ambassador says country is 'open to doing business' with Canada amid trade war
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra told the audience of major business and political figures that the U.S. is "open for business" — even as President Donald Trump digs in on his claim that he will not lift tariffs on Canada, and after he told Prime Minister Mark Carney there was nothing he could say to change that.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Deportations of Venezuelan Migrants Under Alien Enemies Act
The U.S. Supreme Court halts the Trump administration’s deportations of Venezuelan migrants detained in Texas under the Alien Enemies Act, protecting their rights amid ongoing political tensions and affirming the importance of humanitarian considerations. Related: Supreme Court Halts Trump Administration’s Deportation of Venezuelans Using Alien Enemies Act Supreme Court Extends Injunction, Rejects Use of 18th-Century [...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Israel slams UN aid chief for saying there is a 'genocide' in Gaza
Israel slams UN aid chief for saying there is a 'genocide' in Gaza Israel on Friday blasted the United Nations aid chief for asking the Security Council if it would act to "prevent genocide" in theGazaStrip, where experts say famine looms after Israel blocked aid deliveries to the Palestinian enclave 75 days ago. Whilebriefingthe 15-member body earlier this week, UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said: "Will you act -...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:What’s inside the House GOP’s budget bill? Here’s a look
House committees have labored on the legislation, which runs a whopping 1,116 pages and is titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a nod to President Donald Trump himself.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Qatari cybertrucks, elite camels and trillion-dollar vows: Why Gulf countries are going all out for Trump's visit
"We appreciate those camels," Trump told the Qatari emir. "I haven't seen camels like that in a long time."
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Why Australia's space exploration industry never really reached orbit
Australia has historically played a supporting role in space exploration but experts say the country has a "natural advantage" in terms of its geography.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trump teases new tariff rates
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump teases new tariff rates President Trump said administration officials are likely to begin informing dozens of countries in the coming weeks of the tariff rate they will have to pay after a 90-day pause. AP...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Romanians abroad begin voting in high-stakes presidential election runoff
Most recent local surveys indicate the runoff has narrowed to a near tie between presidential candidates George Simion and Nicușor Dan, with experts saying Sunday's result could boil down to turnout.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trump, UAE ink 5G data center deal
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump, UAE ink deal on 5G data center The U.S. and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are partnering to build in Abu Dhabi what will be the largest artificial intelligence (AI) campus outside the U.S. Alex Brandon, Associated Press The AI campus, unveiled during President Trump’s visit...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Republicans in disarray after agenda bill tanked
{beacon} HOUSE REPUBLICANS WILL REGROUP over the weekend, as they search of a way forward on President Trump’s agenda bill after suffering a stunning setback Friday. Conservative fiscal hawks, insisting the bill doesn’t do enough to address the federal deficit or Medicaid work requirements, prevented the bill from advancing out of the House Budget...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Historic saleyard operating at a loss faces closure
Farmers in north-west Victoria fight to keep a historical livestock saleyard open, despite a council report warning the facility could cost ratepayers millions to operate.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Melania Trump statue missing in her native Slovenia after last one set on fire
The life-size bronze sculpture – unveiled in 2020 near the US first lady’s birthplace – was reportedly sawed off at the ankles and removed.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:US planning to 'relocate' up to one million Palestinians to Libya: Report
US planning to 'relocate' up to one million Palestinians to Libya: Report NBC News, citing five unnamed US officials, reported on Friday that the Trump administration plans to permanently "relocate" up to one million Palestinians to Libya. In exchange, the US would potentially release to Libya billions of dollars of funds that were frozen more than a decade ago, NBC said. Hamas representative Basem Naim told NBC News...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Israeli Airstrikes in Yemen Leave Dead and Wounded
Israeli airstrikes hit strategic ports in Yemen, killing at least one and injuring nine. Houthi rebels condemn the attacks as a “blatant aggression” amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Related: Air Raid Sirens Sound Across Israel After Ballistic Missile Launch from Yemen In a new chapter of escalating tensions in the Middle East, at […]
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