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Use our live 2025 results tracker, map of federal electorates and Senate seats to stay up to date with the latest seat count in the Australia election. Seats are called from predictions based on voting data from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)Australian federal election 2025 LIVE – latest Australia news and updatesSee all our Australia 2025 federal election coverageThe 2025 Australian election campaign has...
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Tasmania Devils land gun pair in recruiting coup for fledgling AFL club
Tasmania's AFL club has secured star recruiting pair Derek Hine and Todd Patterson as it continues preparations to enter the national league.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Putin says he hopes Russia will not need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
In comments aired Sunday in a film by Russian state television about his quarter of a century in power, Putin said Russia has the strength and the means to bring the conflict in Ukraine to a “logical conclusion.”
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Trump says he's willing to extend pause on TikTok ban again
President Trump said in an interview that aired Sunday he will again extend a pause on a ban against TikTok in the event that the app’s parent company does not divest from its popular social media platform by the latest deadline. “Let me ask you about TikTok, sir, would you extend that deadline if there’s...
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:U.S. crude oil prices fall more than 4% after OPEC+ agrees to surge production in June
OPEC+ is bringing more than 800,000 bpd of additional supply to the market over the course of two months.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Hamas hails Houthi statement to impose air blockade on Israel
Hamas hails Houthi statement to impose air blockade on Israel Hamas has welcomed the Houthis’ vow to enforce a “comprehensive aerial blockade” on Israel, calling the move a powerful show of solidarity with Gaza. In a Telegram statement, Hamas described the Houthis’ actions as “heroic” and praised Yemen for “restoring, in this heroic battle, respect for the values of brotherhood and the bonds of religion and Arabism”....
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:George Simion Wins First Round of Romanian Elections
George Simion won a resounding victory with 40% of the votes in the controversial second round of presidential elections in Romania this Sunday and thus becomes a clear favourite to win the presidency of the state in two weeks, with 98% of the ballots counted. RELATED: Romania: Calin Georgescu Appeals Against Ban on His Candidacy […]
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:People believe karma rewards them and punishes others: Study
Researches want to examine how these beliefs impact decision-making in future studies.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Princeton’s Rory Truex unwraps Trump’s gifts to China, from tariffs to tech wars
The Chinese politics specialist says he could imagine Beijing leadership smiling about Washington’s ‘counterproductive’ foreign policy.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Hard-right candidate secures victory in 1st round of Romania’s presidential election redo
Nationalist George Simion secured a decisive win Sunday in the first round of Romania’s presidential election redo, nearly complete electoral data showed. The election took place months after an annulled vote plunged the European Union and NATO member country into its worst political crisis in decades.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Tracing the history of the piano through centuries of music
Whether it's on the concert stage, our screens, or at world events like the Olympics, music for the piano is all around us.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: Chinese exporters ‘wash’ product in third countries to avoid US tariffs
Also in today’s newsletter, Berkshire after Buffett, and Huawei’s advanced chip production line in China
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Trump wants to continue mass deportations despite Supreme Court ruling
In our news wrap Sunday, Trump said in an interview that he wants to continue mass deportations despite the Supreme Court directing him to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Houthi missile halted air traffic at Israel’s main international airport, and Putin said he hopes he won’t have to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Family planning clinics lose Title X funding over statements supporting DEI
For more than 50 years, millions of federal dollars in Title X grants have funded clinics that offer free or discounted family planning services to mostly low-income Americans. In April, the Trump administration froze more than $65 million in grants, forcing some providers to shut their doors. Brittni Frederiksen, associate director for Women's Health Policy at KFF, joins Ali Rogin to discuss.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Pope's old popemobile to become mobile health clinic for Gaza’s children
Pope's old popemobile to become mobile health clinic for Gaza’s children One of Pope Francis’s former popemobiles is being repurposed as a mobile health clinic for children in Gaza, fulfilling one of his final wishes, the Vatican’s official media outlet announced on Sunday. The vehicle, which the late pontiff used during his 2014 visit to the Holy Land, is now being outfitted with emergency medical equipment and...
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:‘Spitfires’ chronicles the daring flights of American women pilots during WWII
Wednesday is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking Germany’s unconditional surrender and the end of WWII in Europe. A new book “Spitfires” tells the little-known contribution American women made to that outcome by flying combat aircraft — not for U.S. forces, which denied them the opportunity, but for Britain’s Air Transport Auxiliary. John Yang spoke with author Becky Aikman to learn more.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Live: Wall Street rebound rolls on as trade tensions ease, ASX set to rise, Westpac's $3.5bn interim profit
Better-than-expected jobs figures and easing trade tensions have driven Wall Street higher. The ASX should also make gains today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Why young adults are lonelier than ever and what can be done to help
In a world where staying connected with family and friends can be as simple as tapping a button on your phone, many people are finding themselves lonelier than ever. It’s a crisis that is especially prevalent among young adults. Isabella Jibilian of Rhode Island PBS Weekly reports.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:US-China trade war: who will blink first?
While neither side wants to yield before the other, the mounting costs of the conflict mean Xi and Trump are likely to talk soon.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:What changes in WA under a second term Albanese government?
What specifically can West Australians expect from another three years of a federal Labor government?
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Probe launched as town's only supermarket and service station close
One of Queensland’s most remote communities is without its only supermarket, service station and campground, with workers allegedly owed pay. But locals are in the dark about what has gone on.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Two seats down to wire in WA, as Labor minister calls for cabinet sidekick
Unlike 2022, WA won't determine the outcome of the election — that is done and dusted — but there are two seats that have come down to the wire.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Trump says rising prices 'peanuts' compared to cheap gas
President Trump said in an interview Sunday that rising prices on certain items amid his trade wars are “peanuts” in comparison to less expensive gas. In the interview on “Meet the Press,” NBC News’s Kristen Welker noted that “some prices are going up, tires, strollers, some clothing in the wake of your tariffs.” “Excuse me,...
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:UN rejects Israeli-US Gaza aid plan, says it threatens civilians
UN rejects Israeli-US Gaza aid plan, says it threatens civilians The United Nations and aid groups operating in Gaza have refused to cooperate with a proposed Israeli-US mechanism for delivering humanitarian assistance, saying it violates core humanitarian principles,Axios reported. In a joint statement issued on Sunday, UN agencies and NGOs said the plan “contravenes fundamental humanitarian principles and appears...
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Labor win leaves Liberals in crisis, Gina Rinehart faces DNA test request, Trump still wants Greenland
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterGood morning. The Liberal party has some soul searching to do after a bruising defeat at the hands of Anthony Albanese’s Labor party on the weekend. We have plenty of reaction and analysis for you this morning after an extraordinary election result (with more seats still in the...
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Meet George Simion, the hard-right Romanian election winner … who’s banned from Ukraine
The nationalist chief vociferously supports Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni — and he leads the presidential race ahead of May 18's critical second round.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:US launches three air strikes south of Yemen’s capital, say Houthis
US launches three air strikes south of Yemen’s capital, say Houthis Houthi-linked outlets say US forces have carried out three air strikes near Yemen’s capital. According to the reports, “American aggression” struck the Al-Sawad region, located just south of Sana’a. No further details have been released on casualties or damage.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Russia says willing to help resolve India-Pakistan differences over Kashmir
Muslim-majority Kashmir is claimed by both countries and has been the focus of several wars, an insurgency and diplomatic stand-offs.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Foreign Minister announces Nicaragua’s withdrawal from Unesco
Managua, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's Foreign Minister, Valdrack Jaentschke, today announced his country's sovereign and irrevocable decision to withdraw itself from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco). The post Foreign Minister announces Nicaragua’s withdrawal from Unesco first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Starving under Israel’s siege – what is next for the people of Gaza?
Dozens of people are already dead from starvation as Israel bars trucks with food and aid.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Houthis declare total air blockade on Israel
Houthis declare total air blockade on Israel Yemen’s Houthi group has announced it is enforcing a full air blockade on Israel. The group’s military spokesperson said in a statement that the Houthis are now preventing any Israeli air traffic from passing through.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:This artist asked a nurse 'Who cares for you?' She was struck by the reply
When artist Lauren Brincat began to speak with care workers in Sydney, amazing stories emerged. Months later, the conversations culminated in a huge public performance designed to connect carers and the community with each other.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:We talk a lot about being ‘resilient’. But what does it actually mean?
We need to feel some stress to achieve our best, but if we feel too much, we can flounder. That’s where resilience comes in.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Chinese exporters ‘wash’ products in third countries to avoid Trump tariffs
Asian neighbours wary of becoming staging posts for trade actually destined for US
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu vows to respond to Houthis and 'their Iranian terror masters' after airport strike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed to respond against the Houthi rebels and “their Iranian terror masters" after the group fired a missile at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. President Trump said in a post on Truth Social in mid-March that “hundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs...
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