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Quiz: can you pick a Victorian from a Queenslander? How our accents change from state to state
Have you ever wondered why Australian accents are so similar compared to the US and UK? There are some subtle differences between states, though.
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Images from Gaza have shocked the world – but the ‘spectacle of suffering’ is a double-edged sword
War photos can have several, sometimes conflicting roles, ranging from evidence and testimony, to ‘trophies’ for the oppressor.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:‘Several teachers didn’t believe in ADHD’: families speak about how students with disability are bullied and excluded
Researchers heard from students who described ‘being picked last for everything’, as well as teasing and physical pushing at school.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:If AI takes most of our jobs, money as we know it will be over. What then?
AI’s evangelists are promising a future of almost unimaginable prosperity. There’s good reason to be sceptical.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:European leaders stress unity with Ukraine ahead of Washington summit
European leaders voiced strong support for Ukraine ahead of a Washington summit with US President Donald Trump. They emphasized unity, territorial integrity and security guarantees as essential to any peace deal.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:‘Stable Instability’: China-Japan Dilemmas in the Shadow of Sino-American Rivalry
Three enduring dilemmas define the complex relationship between Asia’s two largest economies as they mark the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Dismantling the Justice Department tax division will cost us billions
The Department of Justice is considering dismantling its Tax Division, which would severely weaken enforcement and deterrence against ultra-wealthy tax cheats, costing U.S. taxpayers an estimated $447 billion each year.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:West Bank mourns teen killed by Israeli forces
West Bank mourns teen killed by Israeli forces Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah, held a funeral for 18-year-old Hamdan Abu Aliya, who was killed by Israeli forces on Saturday. Mourners carried his body through the streets, waving Palestinian flags and banners of Fatah and Hamas while chanting, “With our souls and our blood, we will redeem you, martyr.” His father,...
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Shooting in crowded New York club leaves 3 dead, 9 wounded
A club shooting in the New York City borough of Brooklyn early Sunday morning has left three people dead and nine others wounded in a year of record-low gunviolence in the city.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Can air conditioning make you sick? A microbiologist explains
If an air conditioning system malfunctions or isn’t properly maintained, it can become contaminated with infectious microbes.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:3 Essential Updates on the Air Canada Strike: A National Crisis Amid Contract Dispute
The Air Canada strike has grounded hundreds of flights. Explore the latest on the labor dispute, government intervention, and its impact on travelers and the economy. Related: 10,000 Flight Attendants to Go on Strike in Canada 7 Critical Updates on the Air Canada Strike: A National Crisis Amid Contract Dispute A nationwide disruption has gripped […]
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants defy return-to-work order
The Canada Industrial Relations Boardordered airline staff back to work by 2 p.m. Sundayafter the government intervened and Air Canada said it planned to resume flights Sunday evening.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:International Observers Report Calm in Bolivian Elections Despite Isolated Incidents
Currently, 120 EU observers are deployed across the country’s nine regions. In an initial report to the press, international election observers said Bolivia’s elections began on Sunday in an orderly manner despite a few isolated incidents. RELATED: Evo Morales Does Not Support Any Candidate in the Bolivian Presidential Race “We can say that the vast […]
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:White House envoy claims Russia agreed to 'Article 5-like' security guarantees for Ukraine
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's remarks come just days after President Donald Trump met in Alaska with the Russian president to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Yvette Cooper mounts fresh defence of UK ban on Palestine Action
Home secretary said group carried out ‘escalating campaign’ of criminal damage before it was proscribed
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Houthis say missile strike on Israel a response to ongoing Gaza genocide
Houthis say missile strike on Israel a response to ongoing Gaza genocide Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree confirmed in a televised address that the group launched a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile towards Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport. He said the strike “successfully achieved its objective,” saying that it sent millions of Israelis into shelters and disrupted flights. “The unprecedented crime...
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Israeli army estimates four months to occupy Gaza City: Report
Israeli army estimates four months to occupy Gaza City: Report The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reports that the army estimates it will need about four months to occupy Gaza City. It added that the US administration has asked to review Israel’s plans for the operation.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy and allies to press Trump on security guarantees
European leaders will join Ukrainian president in US as he comes under pressure to concede territory to Moscow
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Arsenal capitalise on Bayindir error to win 1-0 at Manchester United
United's expensively assembled new forward line draw a blank as Arsenal began title campaign with a tight away win.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:3 Critical Developments in the Rising Houthi Missile Attacks Threatening Regional Stability
The rising Houthi missile attacks on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport highlight escalating Middle East tensions amid Gaza conflict. International alerts intensify. Focus Keyword: Israel Confirms Strike on Sana’a Energy Infrastructure Amid Houthi Tensions 7 Critical Developments in the Rising Houthi Missile Attacks Threatening Regional Stability The Houthi missile attacks targeting Israel’s largest airport, Ben Gurion, […]
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Resignation and betrayal: What handing Donbas to Putin would mean for Ukraine
Donald Trump is reportedly planning to urge Ukraine to surrender the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of negotiations over an end to the war.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Protests explode across Israel amid growing frustration over the war in Gaza
Israeli police blasted crowds with water cannons and made dozens of arrests on Sunday as thousands of protesters demanding a deal to free hostages inGazaaimed to shut down the country with a one-day strike that blocked roads and closed businesses.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Israel is the last vestige of European colonialism - so Trump defends it at all costs
Israel is the last vestige of European colonialism - so Trump defends it at all costs At a July rally in Des Moines, Iowa,Donald Trumpused a telling turn of phrase. While touting the benefits of his recently passed tax-and-spend bill, theAmericanpresidentremarked:“No death tax, no estate tax, no going to the banks and borrowing from, in some cases, a fine banker - and in some cases, Shylocks and bad people.” “Shylock”...
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Fed chair Powell to fight his corner at Jackson Hole
Bankers gather in Wyoming, European heads fly to Washington for vital Ukraine war peace talks, big box retailers report
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:5 Critical Facts About the Rising Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: A Threat to Regional Stability
The Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens with over 500 humanitarian workers killed and nearly 10,000 civilians dead, raising urgent global calls for peace and aid. Related:U.S. Halts Visitor Visas for Palestinians from Gaza 5 Critical Facts About the Rising Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: A Threat to Regional Stability TheGaza humanitarian crisishas reached an alarming new height with […]
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Hamas condemns Israel’s Gaza relocation plan as 'new wave of genocide'
Hamas condemns Israel’s Gaza relocation plan as 'new wave of genocide' Hamas said on Sunday that Israel’s plan to ethnically cleanseresidents from Gaza City amounts to a “new wave of genocide and displacement” affecting hundreds of thousands. The group condemned the Israeli military’s plan to deliver tents and shelter supplies to southern Gaza, calling it a “blatant deception” disguised as humanitarian aid. After...
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong pro-democracy activists granted asylum in Australia and Britain
Dozens of activists are on the run from authorities in the China-ruled city after a crackdown on civil liberties.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Putin agreed to let U.S., Europe offer Ukraine NATO-like security protections, Trump envoy says
Russia'sVladimir Putinagreed athis summitwith PresidentDonald Trumpto allow the United States and itsEuropean alliesto offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO’s collective defense mandate as part of an eventual deal to end the3 1/2-year warin Ukraine, special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Trump’s envoy says ‘Article 5-like’ security on the table for Ukraine
"We are seeing accommodation more than we've seen in the past, certainly more than we saw in the last administration," Witkoff said. "And that's encouraging. Now we have to build on that."
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Flights disrupted in Israel after missile alert from Yemen
Flights disrupted in Israel after missile alert from Yemen Navigation data indicate disruptions at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv after Israel issued a state of alert in response to a missile fired from Yemen. Flight Radar 24 shows nine civilian planes approaching Tel Aviv from cities including Amsterdam, Munich, Berlin, Boston, Vienna, New York, Athens and Abu Dhabi were forced to circle over the...
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Spain battles 20 big wildfires, deploys 500 more soldiers in searing heat
Authorities are awaiting the arrival of two Dutch water-dumping planes, expected to join other EU aircraft.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Spain: Wildfires rage as heatwave enters 3rd week
Firefighters were battling 20 major fires across Spain, with the country's northwest particularly impacted. Prime Minister Sanchez has cut short his summer holiday to deal with the crisis.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Bolivia reports bomb blasting near a polling station
La Paz, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian Government Minister Roberto Rios confirmed that an explosion occurred near Jose Carrasco Technical and Humanistic School in Entre Rios, Cochabamba deparment, where Alianza Popular presidential candidate Andronico Rodriguez is scheduled to vote. The post Bolivia reports bomb blasting near a polling station first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:6 Dead in Critical Sistan and Baluchestan Attack: Terrorist Assault on Iranian Court Sparks National Security Alarm Amid Rising Regional Tensions
A deadly terrorist attack in Sistan and Baluchestan leaves six dead, including a baby, in a courthouse assault. The Sistan and Baluchestan attack highlights ongoing security threats and regional instability in southeastern Iran. Related: Hezbollah Shows Gratitude to Iran for Its Support of Lebanon’s Sovereignty Deadly Sistan and Baluchestan Attack Targets Judicial Center in Zahedan […]
Published on: August 17, 2025 | Source:Three States Send National Guard Troops to Washington DC
Some NG members will carry firearms to conduct their mission. On Saturday, governors of West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio announced that their states were sending National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital city. RELATED: DEA Director Cole Named Washington Police Chief Amid Federal Takeover Governor of West Virginia Patrick Morrisey announced that […]
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