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As Australiaโs election result reminds us, News Corp no longer has the power to sway voters | Margaret Simons
The declining power of the Murdoch press is part of the wider story of the waning influence of mainstream mediaAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastItโs old news but people are only just beginning to believe it.Rupert Murdochโs News Corporation has, for some time now,...
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Australia has backed a rapid shift to renewable energy - and given Labor a chance on climate. How will it act? | Clear Air
After a landslide election win, there will never be a better chance to shake off old policy impasses and deliver a more ambitious plan for the environmentAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countWant to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter hereAnalysis of the election result has...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Cambodia and US prepare trade talks
Phnom Penh, May 5 (Prensa Latina) After holding virtual preparatory talks earlier this month, Cambodia and the United States will meet in Washington, DC, on May 14-15 for a new round of trade negotiations. The post Cambodia and US prepare trade talks first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:South Africa: A Tale of Two Dams - - Grasslands Restoration Is As Important As Engineering Solutions to Ensure SA's Future Water Security
[Daily Maverick] In his State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa boasted of the preparations to build the Ntabelanga Dam in the Eastern Cape. However, this R10-billion construction will quickly go to waste if the grasslands above it aren't repaired, and catchment restoration is dead in the water after government funding cuts and stagnant tendering processes.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:South Africa: TB Survivors Struggling With Lung Damage, Experts Say
[spotlight] There are over three million people alive in South Africa who have been cured of TB. But even after being cured, many continue to suffer the long-term after-effects of the disease. To find out more about this under-recognised problem, Spotlight recently attended a global gathering of experts focused on life after TB.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Revenue Agency Uncovers Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme
[Namibian] The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) says they have uncovered a fraudulent scheme resulting in the illicit payout of tax refunds of over N$666 000 between January and April 2025, to 47 taxpayers.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israel to 'allow a window' for hostage deal before expanded Gaza campaign: security official
Israel to 'allow a window' for hostage deal before expanded Gaza campaign: security official Israel will "allow a window" for a hostage deal during a visit by US President Donald Trump to the Middle East before a planned expansion of its Gaza offensive, a senior security official said Monday. "The deployment of forces prior to the start of the manoeuver will allow a window of opportunity until the end of the US...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Preliminary Data Suggests Major Natural Gas Discovery Off Somalia's Coast
[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu -- Somalia's ambitious offshore oil and gas exploration project--its first formal effort in decades to unlock its untapped hydrocarbon potential--has reached a critical milestone.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:EU scientists sound alarm over escalating spring drought
Dry conditions are spreading to virtually every area of the continent.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israel's culture of genocide is spreading globally. We must build an alternative
Israel's culture of genocide is spreading globally. We must build an alternative Submitted by Abed Abou Shhadeh on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:19 Recent events highlight the dangerous normalisation of Zionist violence, which is transcending borders amid global indifference Israeli riot police surround far-right politician Itamar Ben Gvir in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of occupied East Jerusalem on 10 May 2021 (Gil...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Health Campaigns: Salt awareness week and world hypertension day
The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa is sounding the alarm on the devastating impact of excessive salt consumption on the nationโs heart and brain health. This yearโs theme, โYour Brain and Heart Cannot Take the Pressure!โ highlights the importance of maintaining a stable blood pressure for good overall health, and specifically for heart and [โฆ]
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Why Isimba Dam Is Worrying Electricity Generation Company Ltd's CEO
[Independent (Kampala)] For many hydroelectricity producers around the world, rainfall is a welcome blessing that ensures a steady power supply. But for Harrison Mutikanga, the CEO of the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL), heavy rains around the Lake Victoria basin cause him sleepless nights as he worries about the safety of the Isimba Hydropower Plant--one of Uganda's newest power stations on the River...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Africa: Dr. Okonjo-Iweala Headlines African Business Stories Roundtable on Mobilizing Diaspora Investment for Africa's Growth
[African Business Stories] Washington, DC -- African Business Stories (ABS) convened the third edition of its Roundtable Series during the 2025 World Bank Spring Meetings, hosting a high-level dialogue titled ''Leveraging Diaspora Investment for Africa's Economic Growth.'' The event featured WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and other leading African and global voices in development and finance.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Multinational anti-gang mission in Haiti financially slowed down
Port-au-Prince, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The budget deficit undermines the effectiveness of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti, as it has been unable to deploy a staff of 2,500 troops to combat gangs, media outlets reported today. The post Multinational anti-gang mission in Haiti financially slowed down first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:EU urges Israel not to ramp up military attack on Gaza
โThe European Union is concerned at the planned extension of the operation by Israeli forces in Gaza," a Commission spokesperson says.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Orbรกnโs man in Brussels stalls Russian energy exit plan
Hungaryโs EU commissioner is hindering the planโs quick approval on Tuesday, despite obligations to act independently from Viktor Orbรกnโs Russia-friendly policies.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:What became of Pope Francisโ divestment plans?
Under Pope Francis, the Vatican called upon Catholic institutions to divest from fossil fuels. How far did they get?
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Are Catholic institutions ready to abandon fossil fuels?
Under Pope Francis, the Vatican called upon Catholic institutions to divest from fossil fuels. How far did they get?
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs economy on cusp of a deflationary death spiral
China is sliding deeper into economic weakness that is being worsened by its response to external shocks. Tariffs are drying up international demand for Chinese goods, and in a bid to keep factories alive, Beijing is urging exporters to turn inward. However, that pivot is compounding the very problem it aims to solve. Chinese authorities [โฆ] The post Chinaโs economy on cusp of a deflationary death spiral appeared first...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Ackman completes quest to launch Berkshire Hathaway lookalike
Financier assumes effective control of Howard Hughes and will shift its strategy to hunt for acquisitions
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Cheung Chau local, Hong Kong ice climber emerge as bun-grabbing contest winners
Island local Kwok Ka-ming clinches his 10th win, while ice climber Janet Kung earns โqueen of bun queensโ title for repeat wins.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Argentinesโ distrust is growing against President Milei
Buenos Aires, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The news continues to be bad for President Javier Milei today, as the confidence of Argentines in his administration fell for the fifth consecutive month, according to a study by Torcuato Di Tella University (UTDT). The post Argentinesโ distrust is growing against President Milei first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:How to deal with America while also living without it
Last week Canadaโs Mark Carney and Ukraineโs Volodymyr Zelenskyy taught the world some lessons about how to deal with Donald Trump. Yet what Ukraineโs success has also shown is that reaching a deal with Trump brings only limited benefits, and even those are unreliable. The broader and deeper lesson is that whatever deals are made, [โฆ] The post How to deal with America while also living without it appeared first on Asia...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:UK local elections: Starmerโs betrayal of voters is handing England to Reform
UK local elections: Starmerโs betrayal of voters is handing England to Reform Submitted by Joe Gill on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 10:56 Nigel Farage's party defeated Labour in a byelection, and swept away the Conservatives in councils across the country, as voters see no difference between Starmer and the Tories Keir Starmer speaks to members of staff during a visit to Leonardo, one of the biggest suppliers of defence and...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Top UN court rejects Sudan's bid to sue UAE for genocide
The UAE opted out of part of the Genocide Convention meaning it cannot face genocide allegations itself.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:ICJ dismisses Sudan's case accusing UAE of complicity in genocide
ICJ dismisses Sudan's case accusing UAE of complicity in genocide Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 14:33 Judges vote 14-2 to throw out Khartoum's case due to Gulf state having made reservation to an article of the Genocide Convention UAE representatives attend the ruling in Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates over alleged complicity in genocide, in the Hague on 5 May 2025 (AFP/ANP/Lex Van...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:ICJ says it has no jurisdiction in genocide case against UAE
The United Arab Emirates used its "reservation" in signing the UN Genocide Convention to argue that the UN court has no authority over Sudan's accusations related to the genocide in Darfur.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:โScientific asylumโ: How Europe is luring US researchers amid Trump fears
The EU is expected to lure US researchers looking to relocate in the wake of Trumpโs attacks on universities.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Spain: Police probe theft of high-speed rail cables
Thousands were stranded by disruptions which came just days after a country-wide blackout left millions in the dark. Some passengers were forced to spend the night on board their trains.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants
Rwanda's foreign minister says his country is in the "spirit" of giving migrants "another chance".
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:At least 41 dead in Israeli attacks on Gaza since morning
At least 41 dead in Israeli attacks on Gaza since morning At least 41 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since Monday morning, medical sources tell Al Jazeera. Gazaโs health ministry says 52,567 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023, and 118,610 wounded.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Germanyโs Union bloc and Social Democrats sign coalition deal in Berlin
Germanyโs centre-right CDU and centre-left SPD have formally signed a coalition agreement, clearing the way for Friedrich Merz to become the countryโs next chancellor.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israel to 'occupy Gaza' as cabinet approves expanded war
Israel to 'occupy Gaza' as cabinet approves expanded war Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 10:37 Captives families and the UN denounce new plan as a dangerous escalation A Palestinian boy, who lost his sight in one eye due to an ordnance explosion, stands in front of the rubble of a destroyed building, Khan Younis, south Gaza, 10 February 2025 (Reuters/Hatem Khaled) Off Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:ICJ dismisses Sudanโs genocide case alleging UAE backing of RSF rebels
Top UN court says it does not have authority to rule on case accusing UAE of arming Rapid Support Forces paramilitary.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Is your heart ageing faster than you are? UK scientists develop tool to track its โfunctional ageโ
The researchers said the tool could be used to counsel patients at risk of heart diseases.
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