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How does Japan remember the end of WW2?
In Japan,15 August is a mourning occasion known as "Memorial Day for the End of the War"
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LA Olympics organisers reveal they will break long-standing sponsor rule
Organisers of the 2028 LA Olympics reveal they have received confirmation from the IOC that sponsor names will be allowed on venues, breaking a long-standing policy.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Obama takes part in call with Texas Democrats
Former President Obama participated in a call with Texas House Democrats on Thursday as the lawmakers remain out of the state in protest of Lone Star State Republicansβ push to pass friendlier congressional maps. Former Attorney General Eric Holder, who chairs the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), also participated in the call. The former president...
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Israel's Ben Gvir seen threatening Marwan Barghouti in prison in new video
Israel's Ben Gvir seen threatening Marwan Barghouti in prison in new video Submitted by Lubna Masarwa on Thu, 08/14/2025 - 21:14 Barghouti's son tells MEE his family fears for the life of the prominent Palestinian prisoner Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir is seen in a video threatening renowned Palestinian prisoner and former Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, on 14 August 2025 (screengrab) Off Israeli...
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Air Canada has cancelled flights as a strike looms. Hereβs what it means
A possible strike by flight attendants has resulted in a scheduled lockout that may affect 130,000 passengers each day.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:'We were never friends': A massacre on the eve of WW2 still haunts China-Japan relations
Eighty years after Japan was defeated, a wave of Chinese films about the occupation are fuelling memory and anger.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Bondi fires DOJ employee facing felony charge over throwing sandwich at federal agent
A man charged with a felony for hurling a sandwich at a federal law-enforcement official in the nation's capital has been fired from his job at the Justice Department, Attorney General Pam Bondi said in asocial media postThursday.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Gambling and Philippine Politics
The country is currently grappling with the social effects of gambling, in particularly the surge of online gambling among the youth.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Live: PM backs calls to bury pets with owners
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed calls to allow pets to be buried with their owners. Follow live.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Canberra school dismayed after $50 million expansion walked back
The ACT government changes its plans for a Canberra school expansion after data showed they expected fewer enrolments than had been predicted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Judge blocks Trump guidance that threatened DEI programs in schools
U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in a Thursday ruling permanently blocked two memos issued by the Trump administration that threatened schools with funding cuts for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. Earlier in the year, the Trump administration issued a βDear Colleagueβ letter for universities threatening to take funding if they donβt end βillegalβ...
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:$10 million theft of baby formula and other items from Melbourne supermarkets
Police allege people on student and temporary visas have been stealing baby formula, medicines and vitamins from supermarkets in Melbourne, and then passing them to others who then on-sell the items for profit.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Judge strikes down Education Department guidance against school diversity programs
A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminatingdiversity, equity and inclusionprograms at the nationβs schools and universities.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:US Guts Criticism of Indigenous Rights Abuses, Mentions of Climate Change From Annual Human Rights Reports
Forget Indigenous rights, climate change and environmental protection. Thatβs the stark message from the latest edition of the U.S. Department of Stateβs reports on human rights practices across the world, according to an Inside Climate News analysis. The 196 country reports released Tuesdayβrelied on by businesses, lawmakers, courts, civil society, diplomats and othersβcover issues during [β¦]
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: DeepSeekβs next AI model delayed by tech issues with Chinese chips
Also in todayβs newsletter, US Treasury secretary says Japan βbehind the curveβ on inflation, and Warren Buffettβs Berkshire resumes sales of Apple shares
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:GPT-5's rollout fell flat for consumers, but the AI model is gaining where it matters most
Since its debut, GPT-5 has more than doubled coding and agent-building activity and driven an eight-fold jump in reasoning workloads.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Judge temporarily blocks Medicaid data sharing with ICE officials
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from sharing the personal data of Medicaid enrollees with immigration officials. District Judge Vince Chhabria in the Northern District of California granted a preliminary injunction on Aug. 12 blocking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using Medicaid data obtained from...
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:US government in talks to take stake in Intel: Report
Talks for an undisclosed stake come days after President Donald Trump called for Intelβs CEO to resign.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:7 moments from Trump and Putin’s history of falsehoods before their Alaska summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have lots of history. As their planned Alaska summit nears, here are key moments when each of them misled about Ukraine, Russia and the 2016 U.S. election.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Live: US Fed rate-cut expectations trimmed, ASX to open flat
A fall on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks lower, while the Reserve Bank is almost universally tipped to raise interest rates again this afternoon.Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Can Jim Chalmers reap a healthy crop with the help of his big worm farm?
One observer describes next week's economic roundtable this way: "Chalmers has opened a can of worms β and everybody has got a worm."
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:WA government's NIMBY-busting planning laws set for scrutiny
Planning reforms the Cook government says were brought in to combat "nay-sayers" and "NIMBYs" are set to be put under the microscope by an upper house committee.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Clear skies for Queensland after 'unusual' thunderstorm activity
Cooler conditions and clear skies are expected for the weekend in Queensland after parts of the state experienced thunderstorms.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:GOP relishes forcing Dem votes on extending Trump DC police power
Republicans are licking their chops at the prospect that Senate Democrats will vote to block an extension of President Trumpβs federalization of the Washington, D.C., police force, relishing a chance to tag their opponents as soft on crime. Democrats have been angry over Trump's move, which aligns with what they see as authoritarian impulses from...
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Trump says he would 'like' to see international journalists in Gaza
Trump says he would 'like' to see international journalists in Gaza US President Donald Trump told reporters at the Oval Office on Thursday he would "like" to see international journalists reportfrom the ground in Gaza, Reuters reported. "I'd like to see that happen," he said. "Sure, I would be very fine with journalists going. And it's a very dangerous position to be in, as you know, if you're a journalist, but I...
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Newsom announces California is moving ahead on response to Texas redistricting
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday his state will hold a Nov. 4 special election to seek voter approval of new congressional map drawn to try to win Democrats five more U.S. House seats in 2026.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:California governor boosts redistricting effort in growing feud with Trump
Amid Texas brouhaha, Gavin Newsom takes combative stance against Trump, urges other Democratic leaders to 'punch back'.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Ukraine launches drone attacks on southern Russia ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Ukraine launched drone attacks on cities in southern Russia, killing one person and injuring at least 16 more β just a day before President Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. A Ukrainian drone hit an apartment building in Rostov-on-Don, injuring 13 people who were transferred to medical facilities for treatment, according to...
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:NT coroner concludes inquest into death of 'courageous' police officer
A weeks-long coronial inquest into the death of Northern Territory Police Constable Michael Deutrom has ended, shining a light on the mental health challenges facing frontline police.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Former Israeli captives tell Trump a military expansion in Gaza will endanger people still held by Hamas
Former Israeli captives tell Trump a military expansion in Gaza will endanger people still held by Hamas US President Trump was sent a video message by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum on Thursday,telling him that Israel's expansion plans in the enclave threaten the remaining captives in Gaza. Both freed Israeli captives and the widow of a deceased captive recorded messages in the video. Former captive Iair Horn...
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Aussie defector Richardson becomes fastest track cyclist of all-time
A year after winning Olympic silver for Australia, Matthew Richardson has become the fastest cyclist of all-time β in the colours of Great Britain.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Behind the pomp with Princess Anne as she turns 75
As Princess Anne celebrates her 75th birthday those who have worked beside her reveal her no-nonsense approach to a privileged life.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:National Guard ramps up DC presence amid signs of tension over Trump takeover
The National Guard started ramping up its presence in Washington on Thursday, deploying troops to the National Mall and Metro stations as President Trump's takeover of city crime-fighting begins to take shape. Overnight, the first signs of on-the-ground resistance to federal forces popped up in response to a checkpoint that halted traffic on one of...
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:E-bike hire operators caught in crosshairs of safety crackdown
E-bike hire businesses across NSW say they may be forced out of business as they struggle to meet strict new rules designed to make them safer.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Coalitionβs βWilly Wonkaβ summit complaint, property investor splurge, Trump hopes for Putin deal
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. Jim Chalmers has given us the big buildup for his economic summit next week but the Coalition is now comparing him to Willy Wonka giving away golden tickets for a βprivileged talk-festβ (with economic reform, presumably, as the chocolate).Back in the real economy,...
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