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Pope Leo warns of AI challenges before unexpected visit to Francis's grave
Pope Leo XIV speaks of the challenges posed by AI in his first official address to church leaders, before making a surprise visit to his predecessor’s grave.
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Cash purchase of boat leads to $600m cocaine haul by NSW Police
Five men are charged after police allegedly found more than 1,000 bricks of cocaine, weighing just over a tonne in total, on a boat off the coast of Nambucca Heads.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:US federal judge grants bail to Turkish national Rumeysa Ozturk
US federal judge grants bail to Turkish national Rumeysa Ozturk Tufts University PhD studentRumeysa Ozturkwas granted bail in a hearing in federal court in Vermont on Thursday, a blow to the Trump administration, which had placed her in deportation proceedings. Judge William Sessions III, who presided over her case, said that the Turkish national's continued detention could not stand, and “bail was necessary to make...
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:After 40 years calling the Sunshine Coast home, Narelle has been forced out
Long-time resident Narelle Lockett has left the area because she couldn't find an affordable place to live. Despite the region's housing crisis, multiple developments are being put on pause or knocked back.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers discuss halting 'genocide and erasure of Palestine'
Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers discuss halting 'genocide and erasure of Palestine' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met his SaudiPrince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah counterpart in Jeddah on Saturday, where the two discussed regional issues and growing concerns over Israel’s war on Gaza. According to a statement from Iran’s foreign ministry, the pair addressed bilateral relations and developments in the...
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Hackers leak to press passenger details of Trump deportation flights
More than a month after The Atlantic broke the story that top U.S. officials were sharing military attack plans on Signal, the Trump administration’s handling of sensitive data is still under scrutiny. Hackers targeted another app used by Trump officials and also stole passenger lists from an airline used to deport migrants. Laura Barrón-López speaks with 404 Media co-founder Joseph Cox for more.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Adelaide club's lifeline keeps basketball dream alive for next generation, Olympian says
Laura Hodges says she wouldn't have become a four-time Olympian without her hometown basketball club. After a period of uncertainty over its future, the Adelaide Lightning has now been given a lifeline — something Hodges hopes will allow young athletes to follow in her footsteps.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:China, US meet in Geneva to discuss trade tariffs
Talks between the United States and China aimed at easing their potentially devastating battles over trade will continue on Sunday in Geneva.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:‘Memories of Love Returned’ brings Ugandan photographer’s work to life
Photography is known for its power to capture a singular moment in one frame. But collectively, and as time passes, photos can take on much more meaning. Filmmaker Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine used a chance encounter with a photographer in a small Ugandan village to bring to life the everyday stories of its residents. He spoke with Ali Rogin as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Teen 'hobbyists' caught with 5,000 ants sentenced over wildlife smuggling
Two teenagers have been sentenced after they were found with about 5,000 ants in their possession. While they claim it was an innocent hobby, Kenyan Wildlife officers say different.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Why are Australians so obsessed with bánh mi?
The bánh mi was created in Vietnam after the arrival of French colonialists. Now it's a firm favourite for lunch across Australia.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Trump ‘has Israel’s back’, says US envoy amid visit snub concerns
Trump ‘has Israel’s back’, says US envoy amid visit snub concerns US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has played down speculation that President Donald Trump is snubbing Israel by excluding it from his upcoming Middle East tour. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 12, Huckabee explained that Trump’s itinerary — which includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates — is shaped by a focus on economic ties, not a...
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Do you like your Sunday quiz with a serving of sass? Let’s play … HARD!
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Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Vote of Filipinos in Australia could help seal fate of Duterte dynasty
Death threats and alleged crimes against humanity loom over the Philippines midterm elections, but in Australia the diaspora community is excited about online voting and Filipino democracy sausages.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Sunday shows preview: Trump signals more trade deals on horizon; first American pope elected
President Trump has recently discussed future trade deals with foreign partners amidst uncertainty about the global and national marketplace due to tariffs, which could cause consumer prices to skyrocket. This week, the White House secured its first agreement with the United Kingdom since the rollout of the “Liberation Day” levies. The deal will allow U.S....
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:To the mothers navigating the justice system this Mother’s Day: we see you and we honour you
We’ve watched you love fiercely, even when the world around you forgot what love looks likeTo the mothers navigating the justice system, whether behind prison walls or holding it down on the outside while someone you love is locked away, we see you.This is a love letter for you. Continue reading...
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:‘Not a surprise’: what’s behind Australia’s egg shortage, and is it here to stay?
Consumers have shown a preference for free-range eggs, but those farming systems are more vulnerable to biosecurity risks like bird fluSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterGreg Mills knows his eggs. He has been working in the industry for more than 15 years: with the New South Wales department of primary industries; as an industry adviser to the national poultry welfare code; as a university lecturer on egg...
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Labor wants to boost productivity. Does this mean Australians need to work even harder?
Productivity is down and it’s hurting the economy and your salary. Here’s how treasurer Jim Chalmers plans to try and fix thatAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA historic victory has delivered the Albanese government a mandate to shape the country and the economy based on Labor values.Simplistically, if the first term was all...
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Labor’s clean sweep in Australian election suggests young male voters are bucking global trends. But why?
Labor’s massive electoral victory goes against trends across parts of the west, Asia and Africa, in which young male voters are leaning towards the right See our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen UFC president Dana White appeared on stage for Donald Trump’s victory address, he credited a string of controversial male influencers – the Nelk Boys, Theo...
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Israel 'sending soldiers to commit war crimes in Gaza', says former army chief
Israel 'sending soldiers to commit war crimes in Gaza', says former army chief The Israeli military’s former chief of staff has accused his successor of “sending soldiers to commit war crimes” in Gaza and torn intoIsrael’s government for “losing touch with Jewish morality”. In aninterviewwith Israeli outlet Ynet on Thursday, Moshe Yaalon, who also served as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s defence minister between...
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:India, Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire
Hours after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement, explosions were heard in Srinagar. Both India and Pakistan have accused one another of violating the truce. DW has more.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Bill Gates pledges to give away his fortune by 2045
Amid sweeping US foreign aid cuts, multibillionaire Bill Gates has said he will donate most of his wealth to meet urgent needs. He also slammed the role of fellow billionaire Elon Musk in ending critical aid programs.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Federal judge warns Trump executive order not 'run around' for sanctuary cities ruling
A federal judge warned Friday that President Trump’s executive order seeking to withdraw funds from 16 sanctuary jurisdictions cannot be used to bypass his previous ruling blocking the effort. U.S. District Judge William Orrick said their “pre-enforcement standing” grants municipalities legal standing to interact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the manner they’ve chosen. ...
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:In Philippines' midterm election, youth want dynasties out
As the country prepares to hold key midterm polls, many young voters say they want to see an end to the concentration of political power among long-entrenched political dynasties.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:What lies ahead for the new German government?
The work of the new German government has begun. For the CDU, the CSU and the SPD, the challenges ahead are enormous. The economy is in a slump and the far-right AfD is the strongest opposition party.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
The Kosmos 482, sent on a failed mission to Venus, is thought to have come down over the Indian Ocean, though the exact location is unknown.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Why the Israeli left's 'peace summit' is in denial about the Gaza genocide
Why the Israeli left's 'peace summit' is in denial about the Gaza genocide On 8 and 9 May, a so-called "People's Peace Summit",titled"The Time Has Come", took place at Binyanei HaUma convention centre in Jerusalem. SixtyIsraeliorganisations gathered under the banner of peace, claiming to prepare the ground for a political resolution to the "Israeli-Palestinian conflict". The summit featured tours, workshops, film...
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Israeli captive's father urges soldiers ‘not to obey’ Gaza operation orders
Israeli captive's father urges soldiers ‘not to obey’ Gaza operation orders Israeli father Michel Illouz, whose son diedin Gaza, took the stage at Saturday’s protest in Tel Aviv, denouncing the Israeli government’s plan to expand its military operation in the enclave. Speaking to the crowd calling for the release of captives, Illouz warned that the offensive, authorised earlier this week by Israeli Prime Minister...
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Ukraine and European allies urge Putin to commit to 30-day ceasefire or face new sanctions
Leaders from four major European countries threatened toratchet up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putinif he does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that they offered on Saturday in a strong show of unity with Kyiv.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Air Italy halts flights to Israel
Air Italy halts flights to Israel Italian carrier Air Italy has suspended all flights to Israel until 19 May, according to a report by the Israeli paper Yedioth Ahronoth.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:South Korea’s conservatives fails to swap presidential candidates in chaotic U-turn
The party reinstated Kim Moon-soo’s candidacy after an unsuccessful attempt to replace him with ex-PM Han Duck-soo.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Bill Maher shakes David Hogg’s hand over candid remarks about young voters
Comedian Bill Maher shook hands with Democratic National Committee (DNC) vice chair David Hogg on Friday, after the operative delivered his take on why the Democratic Party lost a chunk of young voters in the 2024 presidential election. “What I think happened last election is younger men, they would rather vote for somebody ... who...
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Germany’s top diplomat calls Gaza crisis ‘unbearable’, urges ceasefire
Germany’s top diplomat calls Gaza crisis ‘unbearable’, urges ceasefire Germany’s newly appointed foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has called for “serious discussions for a ceasefire” in Gaza, describing the humanitarian conditions as “unbearable.” In remarks shared by the German Foreign Ministry ahead of his visit to Israel, Wadephul stressed the urgency of starting negotiations “to free all hostages and to ensure...
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:US ambassador to Israel calls Palestinian statehood report ‘utter nonsense’
US ambassador to Israel calls Palestinian statehood report ‘utter nonsense’ US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has dismissed as “nonsense” a Jerusalem Post report claiming President Donald Trump will recognise a Palestinian state during his upcoming visit to the region. The newspaper had cited an anonymous source claiming the White House was preparing to make the announcement as part of broader regional talks. Hmm....
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Maher on doll talk: Trump ‘losing an imaginary negotiation with children’
Comedian Bill Maher poked fun at President Trump's use of dolls to illustrate the need for families to avoid overconsumption as the administration navigates an uneven economic climate fueled by his trade war. "He’s obsessed with how many dolls we get to have," Maher said Friday on an episode of his "Real Time" show, adding...
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