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OPINION: Instead of punishing students for using AI, colleges and universities must provide clear, consistent guidelines and rules
Haishan Yang is a success story — and a cautionary tale. Yang was the first person from his rural village in China to earn a scholarship to attend graduate school abroad. After receiving his master’s degree in Austria, he earned a doctorate in economics in the United States and was working on a second Ph.D. […] The post OPINION: Instead of punishing students for using AI, colleges and universities must provide clear,...
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China paves path for South America’s break from US
South America’s largest trading bloc, Mercosur (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay), recently inked a comprehensivefree trade dealwith the European Union after more than 20 years of negotiations. The deal now awaits ratification and implementation. On the other side of the Andes, Chile is negotiating a comprehensiveeconomic partnershipwith India, the world’s fourth-largest economy. Meanwhile, American trade policy […...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:South Sudan: 3 Years On, No Justice for Abuses in Southern Unity
Click to expand Image The remains of burnt homes in the town of Adok in Leer county, South Sudan. Photo taken in May 2022. 2022 Human Rights Watch South Sudan’s authorities have not brought to justice those responsible for attacks on civilians three years ago by government forces and allied militias in Leer and other opposition-controlled areas in southern Unity state.The lack of meaningful justice for the most...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Condemns U.S. Travel Advisory as Part of Imperialist Aggression Against Sovereign Nation
Venezuela rejects the latest U.S. travel warning as a hostile, racist propaganda tool aimed at undermining Venezuelan sovereignty and dignity amid ongoing imperialist attacks. Related: Venezuela Asserts Sovereignty Over Oil and Gas: “Resources Belong to the People” In a clear rebuke to Washington’s escalating interventionist tactics, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has categorically rejected the […]
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Why the mighty Himalayas are getting harder and harder to see
Severe air pollution is obscuring visibility of the highest mountain peaks on Earth, hitting tourism hard.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Thaksin Shinawatra’s Casino Gamble
The former PM believes legalized gambling will help revive Thailand's moribund economy, but political rivals are using the issue to challenge his authority.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Con Maduro+: Venezuela & Russia Forge Strategic Alliance on Soviet Victory Anniversary
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro deepens Russia ties on Soviet Victory Day, announcing tech pacts & tourism plans with Putin while condemning Western “historical lies.” Related: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Visits St. Petersburg, Strengthens Strategic Ties With Russia President Nicolás Maduro launched the 79th episode of his program @conmaduroms this Thursday with an in-depth analysis of […]
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Don’t Be Fooled: The China-US Trade War Is Here to Stay
The tariffs may be lower, but the structural tensions at the heart of the trade conflict remain unchanged.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Australia mushroom trial: the evidence, witnesses in Erin Patterson's murder trial so far – video
Erin Patterson faces three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder relating to a lunch she served at her house in Victoria’s Leongatha on 29 July 2023. She has pleaded not guilty to murdering or attempting to murder the relatives of her estranged husband, Simon Patterson. Guardian Australia’s justice and courts reporter Nino Bucci has been attending the trial since it began, and explains what’s happened so...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Australia's mushroom trial: the evidence, witnesses in Erin Patterson's murder trial so far – video
Erin Patterson faces three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder relating to a lunch she served at her house in Victoria’s Leongatha on 29 July 2023. She has pleaded not guilty to murdering or attempting to murder the relatives of her estranged husband, Simon Patterson. Guardian Australia’s justice and courts reporter Nino Bucci has been attending the trial since it began, and explains what’s happened so...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Don’t click without thinking – and 4 other ways to keep yourself safe from scams
Unfortunately, most of us are probably more hygienic in bathrooms than we are online.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Australia news live: Albanese’s new ministry sworn in; Liberals arrive for meeting to decide new leader
The swearing-in ceremony is conducted by governor general Sam Mostyn in Canberra. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRyan speaks after winning re-election in KooyongThe freshly re-elected teal independent Monique Ryan has just been speaking on RN. She said she won because of her on-the-ground approach in her electorate:Over the last three years, since I was elected to...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Community-run food co-ops can reduce food insecurity and boost healthy diets, research shows
Food co-ops are local groups where people join together to buy food in bulk, usually straight from farmers or wholesalers.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Proxy adviser ISS backs Elliott in fight against Phillips 66
Resounding endorsement gives hedge fund a leg-up in campaign to overhaul refiner’s board
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:South Korea election: assassination fears recall darker political times
Front runner Lee Jae-myung’s camp is considering bulletproof screens for his campaign speeches, much like the US practice.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Kim Kardashian to testify against alleged 'grandpa robbers' who tied her up at gunpoint
The star will come face to face with the gang who allegedly bound and gagged her in a Paris hotel room in 2016 and stole $15 million of jewellery.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Samsung launches thin S25 Edge as Apple reportedly prepares the iPhone 'Air'
Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 Edge, a device that is just 5.8 millimeters thin and weighs 163 grams. The device starts at $1,099.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Erdogan Urges Ukraine to Seize Historic Peace Talks Opportunity in Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls on Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky and to restart direct negotiations in Istanbul on May 15, emphasizing the urgent need to end the devastating conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. Related: Türkiye Is Ready To Host Negotiations Between Russia and Ukraine, Erdogan Says In a critical development amid the protracted Ukraine […]
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Reed: Trump's Qatar plane would 'pose immense counterintelligence risks'
President Trump’s acceptance of a Qatar-donated Boeing 747 as a new Air Force One aircraft would pose “immense counterintelligence risks” to the United States if used, according to the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee. Trump on Sunday confirmed that his administration is planning to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 from the Qatari...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Russia responsible for downing flight MH17, UN aviation agency says
It ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine that killed all 298 people on board, including 38 Australians.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Rama trounces MAGA-linked opponents to secure historic 4th term in Albania
Hiring Donald Trump's campaign strategist and thinking you can become Trump "is like hiring a Hollywood hairdresser and thinking you’ll become Brad Pitt,” Rama told POLITICO.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Aussie players facing tough choice with IPL to resume amid ceasefire
Australian players who flew home last weekend could be back in India in a matter of days as the Indian Premier League prepares to resume after a ceasefire between India and Pakistan was announced.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Dozens of white South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan
Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Measles cases across the country highest we've seen in six years
Measles cases have reached the highest number of infections nationwide in six years. Health professionals are urging vaccination to prevent further spread.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Larry Summers: No question Trump blinked on China tariffs
Former Treasury Department Secretary Larry Summers said Monday that there was no question that President Trump blinked when it came to the recent agreement on a 90-day pause between the United States and China on most tariffs imposed on each other since early last month. “I think it’s very clear that it’s President Trump who...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:UK unveils ‘backstop’ plan to force pension funds to invest in private assets
Chancellor Rachel Reeves threatens to mandate retirement schemes if they fall short of voluntary targets
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Victorian mayor suspended after 'aggressive' misconduct in meetings
Baw Baw Shire Council Mayor Danny Goss will be suspended for 21 days from Thursday after an arbiter found his behaviour in meetings more than a year ago resulted in misconduct.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Beloved Churchill country pub destroyed by fire
The fire broke out at the Churchill Hotel in Balfour Place about 5am this morning sending thick plumes of smoke across the town.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Policy Experts Fear Laxer Climate Rules Could Leave U.S. Markets Open to Greater Volatility
Experts and advocates reacted with concern and disappointment after the world’s top financial regulators agreed on Monday to shift the climate focus of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision toward voluntary disclosures and a narrower focus on extreme weather—a move seen as a step back from earlier momentum toward mandatory global standards. The Group of […]
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Spring sunshine and late Easter boost UK consumer spending
Retail sales increase at an annual rate of 7 per cent in April despite uncertainty over US tariffs
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:U.S. and China roll back steep tariffs as they try to reach a larger deal
There's been a big breakthrough in the battle over tariffs. The United States and China have paused many of their most punishing tariffs, for the time being, while they try to reach a larger deal. It's a major thaw in the trade war between the world's two biggest economies. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:U.S. Intensifies Sanctions on Iran Following Nuclear Negotiations Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The United States imposes new sanctions on Iran after the fourth round of nuclear talks in Oman, while Tehran reaffirms its right to uranium enrichment and condemns U.S. pressure as unacceptable. Related: Oman Says US-Iran Talks Reflect a Shared Desire for an Agreement The United States announced new sanctions against Iran immediately after the conclusion […]
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:What’s next for Trump’s trade war after pausing tariffs with China
As the U.S. and China announced a surprising pause on tariffs, we're taking a look at what's behind it and where things go in the weeks ahead. To discuss the trade negotiations, Geoff Bennett spoke with Derek Scissors of the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, who closely follows the Chinese economy and U.S.-China relations.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: PKK will disarm and disband in peace deal with Turkey
In our news wrap Monday, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party says it's laying down its weapons and disbanding after reaching a peace deal with Turkey, the prime minister of India is warning Pakistan that his country will retaliate against any further attacks and California Gov. Newsom is putting pressure on local governments across the state to clear homeless encampments.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump targets high drug prices
Presented by AARP — Plus: Sweeping GOP Medicaid cuts unveiled {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump signs 'most favored nation' executive order to lower drug prices President Trump signed an order laying out his plan to lower prescription drug prices in the U.S. AP Trump’s “most favored nation” policy unveiled...
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