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Also in todayโs newsletter, China vows to open markets to Pacific Island nations, and former Goldman banker sentenced for 1MDB role
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Thieves make off with $12k worth of sheep during emergency levy protest
A Strathlea farmer returned from an emergency services levy protest in Melbourne to find 80 merino sheep missing from his property.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Musk caps off DOGE time voicing frustration
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk caps off DOGE time voicing frustration Elon Musk is exiting the White House with little to show for his cost-cutting push and a list of frustrations from his time in the Trump administration. United Press International Musk entered politics with grand ambitions of slashing federal spending and...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Nathan Fielder says FAA's pushback to 'The Rehearsal' claims is 'dumb'
Comedian Nathan Fielder took a swing at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday over a statement in which the agency pushed back on claims from his HBO show, โThe Rehearsal.โ During a recent episode of โThe Rehearsal,โ Fielder points to communication issues between an aircraftโs captain and first officer as appearing โto be the...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Chinese students find themselves caught in the US-China crossfire - again
The souring relationship between the nations has already caused issues for students at home and in the US.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Students or spies? The young Chinese caught in Trump's crosshairs
The souring relationship between the nations has already caused issues for students at home and in the US.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:To vote or not to vote? South Korea's 'dilemma' election
After months of political turmoil, we asked people in Seoul if they plan to vote in the upcoming election.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:DOJ cutting American Bar Association access to judicial nominees
Attorney General Pam Bondi told the American Bar Association (ABA) Thursday that the Trump administration would no longer cooperate as the organization vets its judicial nominees. In a letter, the Department of Justice (DOJ) accuses the bar association of failing to โfix the bias in its rating process,โ a claim that follows the organization labeling...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:France to ban smoking in public parks, beaches
France will ban smoking in public places, including parks, beaches and bus stops, beginning in July, according to the French health and family minister. Catherine Vautrin said in an interview published Thursday with French news outlet Ouest-France that the ban will begin July 1 and will encompass spots "where there are children," including outside sporting...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Mistrial declared over death of soccer star Maradona
An Argentine court declares a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the 2020 death of Diego Maradona.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Chinese students in US grapple with uncertainty over Trumpโs visa policies
Trump administration pledges to 'aggressively revoke' US visas; Chinese students wonder how far-reaching policy will be.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Federal Court Temporarily Reinstates Trumpโs Tariffs: A Blow to U.S. Trade Sovereignty
A U.S. federal appeals court has temporarily suspended the ruling that blocked tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, reigniting controversy over American trade policy and its impact on the global economy and international relations. Related: Trump to Request Emergency Supreme Court Action to Protect His Tariff Policy Last Wednesday, the U.S. International Trade Court ruled that [โฆ]
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:'It's never-ending': De Minaur bemoans full tennis calendar after French Open exit
Australia's Alex de Minaur says the men's tennis calendar is too full following his shock exit from the French Open.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Trump rejects idea he’s ‘chickening out’ on tariffs
President Donald Trump wants the world to know he's no โchickenโ just because he's repeatedly backed off high tariff threats.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Live: Tariff appeal ruling fails to dent US share gains
US stocks gained despite an appeals court ruling that has, at least temporarily, reinstated the Trump administration's Liberation Day tariffs on virtually every nation. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Live: Hume 'professionally and personally hurt' by demotion to backbench
Liberal senator Jane Hume has broken her silence after her dumping from the shadow cabinet, saying she was "hurt" both professionally and personally by the move.Follow live.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Earthโs seasonal rhythms are changing, putting species and ecosystems at risk
Although biologists have studied seasonal processes for centuries, we know surprisingly little about the impacts of shifting seasons. We are likely underestimating the repercussions.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Israeli attacks kill two in south Lebanon
Israeli attacks kill two in south Lebanon Lebanon's health ministry said two people were killed in separate Israeli attacks on southLebanonon Thursday, in the latest flare-up despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The state-run National News Agency reported Israeli strikes and shelling on multiple areas in the south. The ministry said an "Israeli enemy strike" hit a forested area in Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa,...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Clean Energy Project Cancellations Top $14 Billion So Far in 2025
Businesses have cancelled or delayed more than $14 billion of investments in U.S. clean energy projects so far this year, reflecting their uncertainty and pessimism over federal support amid President Donald Trumpโs climate policy retreat, industry analysts reported Thursday. The sector still is showing resilienceโat least $4.2 billion in new renewable energy, grid, electric vehicle [โฆ]
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Israel orders closure of al-Awda Hospital, a โlifelineโ in north Gaza
Dozens of people remain at the medical centre, the last functioning hospital in the north of the Palestinian territory.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Hegseth orders Pentagonโs testing office staff cut by more than half
The Senate Armed Services Committeeโs top Democrat is blasting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his decision this week to appoint a new director of the Pentagonโs operational test enterprise and rapidly cut its staff by more than half. Hegseth said his directed reorganization, which would reduce the staff, budget and resources at the Office of...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Inflation-weary Americans queue for toilet paper and cheap Bordeaux
Consumers endure long lines and sparse help as warehouse club stores heap pressure on traditional retailers
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:China vows to open markets to Pacific Island nations as US retreats
Trumpโs cuts in foreign aid and global tariffs have created opportunity for Beijing
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:A Twinkle in Trumpโs Eye: A Shakeup at Alabamaโs Top Utility Regulator
MONTGOMERY, Ala.โTwinkle Cavanaugh, longtime president of the stateโs top utility regulator, will begin working within days for the Trump administration as the state director for rural development in Alabama. Cavanaugh will leave the Public Service Commission on June 1. Her move was announced by the federal Department of Agriculture among other appointees earlier this week. [โฆ]
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Traditional owners eye next battle in fight against North West Shelf
Traditional owners have pledged to continue fighting the decision to extend the North West Shelf gas plant, as environmentalists shift their focus to Woodside's next major project โ the development of the Browse gas fields off WA's Kimberley coast.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:AEC staff's bad advice to blame for 45pc informal vote, say voters
Residents of a small NSW town say incorrect how-to-vote information from Australian Electoral Commission staff saw nearly half of their ballots at the federal election declared invalid.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:White House rages after courts block tariffs
Plus: Democratic generational battle takes shape {beacon} THE WHITE HOUSE ON THURSDAY raged against two federal courts that blocked most of President Trumpโs tariffs, urging the Supreme Court to intervene and promising to overturn a decision the administration described as โjudicial overreach.โ Press secretary Karoline Leavitt read from a lengthy opening statement at...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Synopsys pulls full-year guidance, citing new China export restrictions
Synopsys was already facing a slowdown in China. Now it's trying to assess the impact of new export restrictions.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Top Kinahan drug cartel sidekick extradited to Ireland from UAE
Pressure rises on organisationโs boss Daniel Kinahan, who remains in Dubai, as Sean McGovern is charged in Dublin
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Ireland stands by claim Israel committing genocide in Gaza
Ireland stands by claim Israel committing genocide in Gaza Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/29/2025 - 20:50 The deputy prime minister pushed back in parliament when accused of not doing enough to punish Israel A man holds a sign and flag in support of Palestinians as he demonstrates outside the Central Bank of Ireland against the sale of Israel Bonds throughout the EU, in Dublin, Ireland, on 27 May 2025 (Clodagh...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:What Republicans’ possible Medicaid cuts could mean for nursing homes
Experts told PBS News that there are ways to ensure older adults get the quality and type of care they need, but most require more resources, not less.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:New York Times agrees to license its material for Amazon's AI
The New York Times announced Thursday it would partner with Amazon and allow the company to use its content as part of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The multiyear licensing agreement will bring Times editorial content to a variety of Amazon customer experiences and "broadens the companies' existing relationship, and will bring additional value to...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Hamas official says Witkoff proposal does not halt war
Hamas official says Witkoff proposal does not halt war Bassem Naim, a senior Hamas official, has said that the US ceasefire proposal for Gaza does not halt the war on the enclave. Naim said on Thursday that the proposal sent by US envoy Steve Witkoff meant "the continuation of killing and famine... and does not meet any of our people's demands, foremost among them halting the war". "Nonetheless, the movement's...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Self-help gurus claim manifesting gets you what you want. But does it?
Manifesting has never been more popular. But while it promises you anything you want via the power of your mind, some critics say the practice is concerning.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:President Nicolรกs Maduroโs Statements After the 2025 Elections: โEvery Time Chavismo Wins, There Is Peace and Prosperity in Venezuelaโ
President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolรกs Maduro, celebrates the overwhelming victory of the Great Simon Bolivar Patriotic Pole in Venezuelaโs 2025 regional and legislative elections, highlighting international support, popular unity, and the commitment to restoring the welfare state. Related: President Nicolรกs Maduro Denounces Terrorist Conspiracy and Champions Venezuelaโs Path to Social...
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