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This blog has now closedButler says Thriving Kids plan will help bolster NDIS long-termHealth minister Mark Butler has said planned changes to the NDIS that will see children with mild to moderate developmental delays or autism diverted into a new program would both help kids and support the funding model behind the disability support service.Change will take some time, obviously, particularly to build a system for...
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:
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World leaders condemn Israelโs new front in Gaza war
International dismay grows, while IDF announces that it has captured the outskirts of Gaza City.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Europeans back minimum tax for large multinationals and the super-rich
The majority of EU citizens are willing to increase environmental taxes, and most support the introduction of a minimum tax for the super-rich.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:How cage football unlocked Aribo's potential
Southampton and Nigeria midfielder Joe Aribo says playing cage football growing up in London made him the player he is today.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Violence forces Copa Sudamericana game abandonment
A Copa Sudamericana match in Buenos Aires was abandoned after violent clashes between fans, with some being stripped and beaten and one undergoing life-threatening surgery.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:SAIL festival returns to Amsterdam with hundreds of historic ships
The Dutch capital welcomed a fleet of ships from all over the world on Wednesday as SAIL began, the countryโs largest maritime festival.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Green kiwis earn EUโs first-ever fruit health claim for keeping you regular
Kiwis are now EU-certified to keep your digestive system on schedule, becoming the first fresh fruit to get the blocโs green light for health benefits.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:One killed and 15 injured in one of Russia's biggest aerial attacks of the year on Ukraine
The attacks come despite an uptick in international diplomacy and talks focused on striking a peace agreement.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Fast-food giant Jollibee blames fraudsters for raffle row in Philippines
The raffle winners have AI-sounding names like Hobby Dynamics and Noble Beer, social media users say.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Investigation into 'horrifying' death of French streamer
Raphaรซl Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove, was found dead at a residence in Contes, a village north of Nice, prosecutors said.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Carbon credits erase rare bird habitat in Estonia
Carbon credit projects are booming in Europe, but there are also some scams and unintended consequences. While claiming to compensate for emissions, not all schemes deliver what they promise.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Meta puts the brakes on its massive AI talent spending spree
Meta Platforms has paused hiring for its AI division, ending a spending spree that saw the company acquire a wave of high-priced AI researchers and engineers.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:New Zealand spy agency calls China 'most active' security threat
The spy agency report called China a particularly "assertive and powerful" actor. Beijing dismissed the "groundless" claims as adoption of a "Cold War mentality."
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Taiwanโs ICAO exclusion a danger to global aviation
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is scheduled to hold its triennial meeting between September 23 and October 3 in Montreal, Canada. The bodyโs 193 member states and a large number of international organizations are invited, which establishes the worldwide policy of the organization for the upcoming triennium. Regrettably, Taiwan is barred from the 42nd [โฆ] The post Taiwanโs ICAO exclusion a danger...
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Property price surge in Tokyo's prime areas sparks calls to curb foreign ownership
Property prices in Tokyo's prime districts have soared, drawing political attention. Analysts say the legislative outlook for the market is uncertain.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Africa: How the AU's New Convention Wants to Transform the Fight Against GBV #EVAWG
[allAfrica] Johannesburg -- Across Africa, women and girls continue to face widespread violence, domestic abuse, sexual assault, harmful traditional practices, and conflict-related violence as persistent realities in many communities.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Why Trump wants US government stake in chipmaker Intel
The Trump administration has confirmed it is in talks to take a 10% stake in struggling semiconductor manufacturer Intel. Some say the move makes perfect strategic sense, but critics warn it could set a risky precedent.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Why the Trump administration seeks a stake in chipmaker Intel
The Trump administration has confirmed it is in talks to take a 10% stake in struggling semiconductor manufacturer Intel. Some say the move makes perfect strategic sense, but critics warn it could set a risky precedent.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Bundesliga: What you need to know for 2025-26
A new Bundesliga season means new stars and teams to cheer for. One thing that hasn't changed though, is that Bayern Munich are the favorites for the title. Here's what you need to know.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Lagarde urges Europe to expand trade beyond US after Trump tariffs
European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde has called on European governments to expand trade to non-US countries as trade tariffs are likely to bite in the third quarter of 2025.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Israel to build strategic West Bank colony despite EU appeal
Israel has defied EU appeals by approving a major new colony in the West Bank and attacking Gaza City.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:From Trinity to today: turning the page on nuclear testing
In 1945, two historic developments reshaped the course of global diplomacy. The first was the establishment of the United Nations in October that year, following the signing of its Charter in June. This act of collective hope laid the foundation for international cooperation and a more peaceful and secure world. The second was the first-ever [โฆ] The post From Trinity to today: turning the page on nuclear testing...
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:How AI is already hurting European consumers in retail finance
In retail finance, AI risks have become a reality. The sector is among the most active adopters of AI in the EU, these systems are already deciding who gets a loan, how much people pay for insurance, and whether they have access to a bank account.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile
The government said that the intermediate-range ballistic missile could carry several nuclear warheads. Prime Minister Modi has said India needs to be more self-reliant.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Aid-worker death toll likely to surpass last year's record
The death toll of aid workers killed this year may surpass last year's record total of 383, the European Commission has warned.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Emfuleni Municipality Seeks Another Eskom Debt Write-Off - South African News Briefs - August 21, 2025
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Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Germany's businesses want Berlin to walk its talk
German business leaders were hopeful about the new government, and are now calling on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to turn promises into actions.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Whatโs happened since Texas killed in-state tuition for undocumented students
Lรฉelo en Espaรฑol. SAN ANTONIO โXimena had a plan. The 18-year-old from Houston was going to start college in the fall at the University of Texas at Tyler, where she had been awarded $10,000 a year in scholarships. That, she hoped, would set her up for her dream: a Ph.D. in chemistry, followed by a [โฆ] The post Whatโs happened since Texas killed in-state tuition for undocumented students appeared first on The Hechinger...
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:With eyes on re-election, Netanyahuโs fights with world leaders aim to distract from his many political problems
The Israel prime minister faces a world of problems, at home and abroad โ but he is also a wily political operator with one eye on the 2026 elections.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Labor rebounds to leads in Victorian and Queensland Resolve polls
Polls in two states have seen Labor leaders close the popularity gap between them and the Liberals.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:'Bear attack victim' was actually killed by son, Japan police say
A man police believed was killed by a bear had in fact been stabbed to death by his son, they say.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:China's Xi touts unity and development in surprise Tibet visit
The visit to Lhasa suggests a desire to stamp the Chinese leader's authority over the region.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Is it too late to get a flu shot?
If last year is anything to go by, the flu season is dragging on. So, itโs still worth getting a flu shot if you havenโt had one already this year.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:How Cambodiaโs Hun Sen Is Playing the World and Buying Time
The 72-year oldโs border conflict theatrics and peace prize pandering aim to deflect scrutiny from a regime that can now add child sextortion to its list of malign economic interests.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Something is rotten in Australiaโs tertiary education. And UTSโs suspension of teaching courses is one of its biggest disgraces | Isobel Crealy
If preparing teachers for NSW during an ongoing teacher shortage isnโt a public good, what is?Something is rotten in tertiary education โ not in the classrooms, but in the boardroom. Every glossy announcement masks the same reality: cuts, closures and a hollowing-out of the very institutions meant to serve the public good.I am a lecturer in education at University of Technology Sydney. My colleagues are outstanding,...
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