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4 ways Trump has stunted abortion access
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story How abortion rights have been chipped away under Trump President Trump has gradually worn away at abortion access in the first 100 days of his second term. Greg Nash Trump committed to leaving decisions on abortion access...
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Trump loses ground in Ohio, with 44 percent calling term 'worse than expected' so far: Survey
President Trump has lost some ground in Ohio, with 44 percent of respondents calling his second term โworse than expectedโ so far, according to a new survey. In the Bowling Green State University/YouGov survey of Ohio registered voters, 47 percent of respondents said that they either โstrongly approveโ or โsomewhat approveโ when it comes to...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Ex-CIA Operative Exploited Diplomatic Immunity to Sexually Assault Women in Mexico, Documents Reveal
Newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents expose how Brian Jeffrey Raymond, a former CIA collaborator and U.S. diplomat, used his official status to drug and assault at least 28 women across Mexico and other countries. Related: Mexico and U.S. To Discuss Security Cooperation Brian Jeffrey Raymond, a former CIA operative and U.S. embassy official [โฆ]
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu thanks Hungary for withdrawing from the ICC as ICJ hearings unfold
Netanyahu thanks Hungary for withdrawing from the ICC as ICJ hearings unfold Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Hungary on X for withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday. The ICC issuedarrest warrants for Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant for โwar crimesโ committed in the Gaza Strip in November 2024. Hungary announced its decision to withdraw from the ICC...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Dems try to pin down Hegseth
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Dems try to pin down Hegseth House Armed Services Committee Democrats have attempted to hold Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accountable for numerous Pentagon scandals, but to no avail. AP During the Tuesday markup of the $150...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:A look at the partnership between Vietnam and the U.S. 50 years after the fall of Saigon
Vietnam marked the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the unification of the country under Communist rule after decades of war. From the ashes, the U.S. and Vietnam now enjoy close relations, due in no small part to American veterans who sought to revive a country they once helped destroy. Nick Schifrin reports.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US and Ukraine sign agreement creating investment fund
Kyiv and Washington have signed a deal to develop mineral resources after months of negotiations.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: Shein considers US restructuring as trade war threatens London IPO plans
Also in todayโs newsletter, Singaporeโs upcoming election, and Chinese investors pile into gold funds
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US and Ukraine sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv
The US president says an American presence on the ground will โkeep a lot of bad actors out of the countryโ.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US, Ukraine sign mineral deal
The United States and Ukraine signed their long-awaited mineral deal on Wednesday according to the Treasury Department. โAs the President has said, the United States is committed to helping facilitate the end of this cruel and senseless war,โ Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement on the signing. โThis agreement signals clearly to...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US, Ukraine sign resources deal two months after Oval Office clash
The US and Ukraine sign an agreement to create a "reconstruction investment fund", two months after initial plans to sign a wartime deal were shelved when the countries' leaders spectacularly clashed in the Oval Office.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:'Dancing to their tune': What Australia's neighbours want after this election
Almost everyone has an opinion on Australia in the Pacific's capitals. Their leaders and civil society groups will watch its election result closely.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Vance: Russia, Ukraine face 'very big gulf' in peace plan demands
Vice President Vance said Russia and Ukraine both face a โvery big gulfโ as the two countries make demands to negotiate to end the war. Vance sat for an interview with Fox News Digital, highlighting the Trump administrationโs foreign policy efforts and attempts to end the war. President Trump has sought to cease fighting and...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Meta executive apologizes after conservative activist Robby Starbuck sues over AI chatbot responses
A Meta executive apologized to lobbyist Robby Starbuck on behalf of the companyโs artificial intelligence (AI) engine spreading false information about the conservative activist known for his opposition to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. โRobby โ I watched your video โ this is unacceptable. This is clearly not how our AI should operate. Weโre sorry for the...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:'Sleeping power': The untapped voters that could help decide key seats
Indigenous voters around the country could, mathematically at least, decide some of Australiaโs closest seats this election.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: Washington, Kyiv sign economic deal
Ukraine and the United States have signed a long-awaited "reconstruction investment" agreement allowing US access to Ukrainian natural resources, the US Treasury Department has announced. DW has more.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:When is the 2025 Australia election date? Everything you need to know about early voting, how to apply for a postal vote, what to do if you are overseas and more
Early voting in the Australian federal election begins on Tuesday 22 April. Find out everything you need to know before Australia goes to the polls on 3 May, 2025Polls tracker; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcast Continue reading...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Australian federal election poll tracker: Labor v Coalition latest opinion polls results
Who will win? Find out whoโs up, whoโs down and which party is leading in the latest poll results. See how the next federal election is shaping up with Guardian Australiaโs statistical model, which combines all opinion polls to get a better estimate of the two-party preferred voteWant to get an email when we publish significant polling updates? Sign up for our newsletter hereElection guide; Interactive seat...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:'We don't care': A defiant China looks beyond Trump's America
Chinese exporters tell the BBC if the US doesn't want their goods, "other countries have money" to buy them.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:South Australia's History Festival launches with nearly 600 events
With a hub based at heritage-listed Ayers House, South Australia's History Festival begins today and runs for the month of May.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump calls China the 'chief-ripper-offer' on trade, with no sign of direct talks
Trump also appeared to be unmoved by the idea that American consumers will face empty store shelves if his trade war drags on.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:More than 2,300 people, including 600 children, have been killed in Israeli attacks in last six weeks
More than 2,300 people, including 600 children, have been killed in Israeli attacks in last six weeks Israeli attacks have killed 2,308 people and wounded 5,973 people since Israel broke the ceasefire on March 18, according to Gazaโs Health Ministry. The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights said among those killed were 595 children and 308 women.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:From punches to political pageantry: Our best WA photos from April
These are the Perth newsroom's top picks for photography across April, including art therapy, moments on the campaign trail and a peek behind the scenes at a visit from ABC's national breakfast TV program.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Russian clout fading, China reshaping Central Asia energy sector
China has been developing closer ties with countries in Central Asia over recent years. Trade between China and the Central Asia region grew to US$89 billion in 2023, an increase of 27% on the previous year. Chinese trade rose with every country there except Turkmenistan. In my paper from June 2024, which is part of [โฆ] The post Russian clout fading, China reshaping Central Asia energy sector appeared first on Asia...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Most mainland Chinese citizens oppose use of force to unify with Taiwan: survey
Yet on Russiaโs actions in Ukraine, India border claims and South China Sea, respondents voiced more hawkish views backing Beijingโs stance.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Independent wave challenges 'rusted-on' status quo in Monash
A Liberal stronghold is under pressure in Victoria as a veteran MP turns independent and a Climate 200-backed challenger looms with a well-resourced grassroots campaign.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:UK in talks with France, Saudi Arabia over recognising a Palestinian state
European and Arab powers push for resolution to crisis caused by Hamas-Israel war as UN conference nears
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Congratulates Vietnam on 50th Anniversary of Liberation, Reaffirms Strategic Alliance
On the 50th anniversary of Vietnamโs liberation, Venezuela celebrates the historic victory over imperialism and reaffirms its commitment to revolutionary solidarity and a multipolar world, highlighting the enduring partnership between the two nations. Related: Vietnam Marks 50 Years of Liberation with Grand Military Parade As Vietnam marks the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Saigon, [โฆ]
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Amazon to spend $4 billion on small town delivery expansion
Amazon announced it will spend $4 billion by the end of 2026 on expanding deliveries to small towns in rural America.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump golf course deal announced in Qatar ahead of US president's visit
Trump golf course deal announced in Qatar ahead of US president's visit Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 20:53 The real estate deal will be built in partnership with local firm Qatari Diar, as well Dar Global, a Saudi entity Locals look at the 3D model of Trump International Golf Club and villas project launched between Qatar Diar and DarGlobal in Doha, Qatar, on 30 April 2025 (Bassam Masoud/Reuters) Off In...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Nicaragua Congratulates Trinidad and Tobagoโs Prime Minister-Elect
โWe reiterate our commitment to continue deepening the bonds of Caribbean brotherhood, mutual respect and solidarity that unite us,โ the Nicaraguan authorities said. The President of Nicaragua, Commander Daniel Ortega Saavedra, together with Vice President Rosario Murillo, sent a message of congratulations to Her Excellency Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister-elect of Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday. [โฆ]
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Paramount ready to settle $20bn Trump lawsuit against CBS News
Potential deal comes after studioโs owner Shari Redstone grew frustrated with โbalanceโ of coverage
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US plans to eliminate security office coordinating with Palestinian Authority
US plans to eliminate security office coordinating with Palestinian Authority Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 20:27 Elimination of US Security Coordinators Office would further downgrade US-PA ties after head of Palestinian affairs resigned Security forces deploy in the Jenin camp for Palestinian refugees in the occupied West Bank, on 18 January 2025 (Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP) Off The Trump administration plans...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Nationals in One Nation deal, the man behind the Trumpet texts, top gong for Amyl and the Sniffers
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. Today we look at a One Nation candidate who has promoted Covid and climate conspiracy theories, and whose preferences could decide a crucial regional seat after a deal with the Nationals.The US economy has shrunk amid the Trump tariff panic, Amyl and the Sniffers...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Federal election outcome could shape the future of manufacturing
With Australia's local supply chains in sharp focus in the lead-up to the federal election, industry figures are calling for more ambitious action to help manufacturing thrive in an uncertain world.
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