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'Everything went off': How Spain and Portugal's massive power cut unfolded
Residents stuck on trains, phones not working, checkouts off: How a massive power cut caused chaos.
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White House sets new July 4 deadline for Trump tax agenda
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that July 4 is the new deadline for lawmakers to pass President Trump's ambitious tax agenda. Bessent and Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, met on Capitol Hill Monday with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and top tax writers. Congress returned...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case involving rights of students with disabilities
A disability-rights case at the Supreme Court grew unusually heated on Monday, including accusations of lying and references to one side's position being a potential “five-alarm fire.”
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Trump administration launches Title VI investigation into Harvard, Harvard Law Review
The Trump administration announced Monday it was investigating Harvard and the Harvard Law Review due to alleged discriminatory policies. The Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services launched a Title VI investigation over reports of race-based discrimination in the journal’s operation. “Harvard Law Review’s article selection process appears to pick...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:EPA plans PFAS discharge limits
Presented by Clean Fuels Alliance America — The Trump administration will set limits on the amount of “forever chemicals” producers of the toxic substances can discharge into the water, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Monday. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump administration plans to restrict PFAS releases The...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:What’s driving the US’ China policy? Even Trump might be quite sure
The US president’s approach not only underestimates China but also risks alienating American allies at a time when partnerships still matter.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:West Coast dockworkers blast Trump’s ‘reckless’ tariffs
A union representing West Coast dockworkers has sharply criticized President Trump over his “reckless” tariffs that will hurt American workers. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) released a statement condemning the Trump administration’s tariff agenda. “Tariffs are taxes. These and other reckless, shortsighted policies have begun to devastate American workers, harm critical sectors of...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Pledge to monitor DV offenders comes crashing down under weight of reality
The WA government's language has shifted dramatically in recent weeks over its move to mandate GPS tracking for serious, repeat family and domestic violence offenders, writes Keane Bourke.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Trump aims to take control of the narrative
PRESIDENT TRUMP IS EMBARKING on a media blitz to take control of the narrative surrounding his second term ahead of his 100th day in office, as public polling shows a sharp decline in his approval rating due to uncertainty around the economy. Trump is making the rounds for print and on-camera interviews — including with...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Indianapolis cancels Juneteenth Parade
Indianapolis will not have its annual Indy Juneteenth parade this year after organizers and the city were unable to agree on a location for the event. “Due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts with other major events in the city, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the parade for 2025,” Indy Juneteenth said in a...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Trump allies say 'Mossad agents' and 'warmongers' trying to derail Iran talks
Trump allies say 'Mossad agents' and 'warmongers' trying to derail Iran talks Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 04/28/2025 - 21:04 Media personalities close to President Trump say isolationists are being attacked by pro-Israel voices Tucker Carlson (C) poses for a selfie with supporters at an election night watch party for then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:DOGE cuts could help Elon Musk companies avoid $2 billion in liabilities: Senate report
Elon Musk's unprecedented influence over the government has brought sweeping changes to Donald Trump's Washington.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump Jr. co-founds new private members club, Executive Branch, with a $500,000 fee
Executive Branch held a launch party that included members of President Donald Trump's administration as well as wealthy CEOs, tech founders and policy experts.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Live: Teal MP invites AEC to probe volunteers' alleged links to CCP
Teal MP Monique Ryan says she has asked the Australian Electoral Commission if it has any concerns over her volunteers' alleged links to the Chinese Communist Party.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Israeli army defends 50 attacks on Lebanon in past month despite ceasefire
Israeli army defends 50 attacks on Lebanon in past month despite ceasefire The Israeli military has said it carried out 50 attacks in Lebanon over the past month despite the fact that those attacks violated the current ceasefire, killed people and destroyed people's homes, Al Jazeera reported on Monday. The Israeli military justified its attacks by saying they were carried out in response to threats against the...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Syria’s foreign minister wants to ‘strengthen relations’ with China
At UN meeting, Asaad al-Shaibani said Syria willing to build ‘strategic partnership’ with China, a key backer of ousted ruler Assad.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Power of Siberia 2: Economic Opportunity or Geopolitical Risk for Mongolia?
Discussions of the proposed pipeline often focus on the China-Russia dynamic, overlooking Mongolia’s critical role as a transit state.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Paramount under fire for meddling in Gaza coverage after '60 Minutes' producer resigns
Paramount under fire for meddling in Gaza coverage after '60 Minutes' producer resigns Submitted by Maysa Mustafa on Mon, 04/28/2025 - 18:54 Bill Owens, the show's executive producer for over 25 years, says parent company was interfering with 'honest journalism' Bill Owens, former executive producer of the CBS news show 60 Minutes (Screengrab/X) Off Paramount has come under fire following the resignation of veteran 60...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:100 days of Donald Trump: US in a 'whirlwind'
Republican Donald Trump has been US president for 100 days. Which of his promises has he kept? And what do Americans think about their country in transition?
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:‘Complaining is career suicide’: the hidden mental health crisis turning our screen industry upside down
Almost half of respondents experienced bullying in the past year, while 35% encountered sexual harassment or discrimination.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:How ICE is becoming a secret police force under the Trump administration
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement meets most criteria that have defined secret police forces in authoritarian regimes. And the worst may be yet to come.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:New survey shows business outlook is weakening and uncertainty rising as the trade war bites
A new monthly survey from Macquarie University shows the increase in economic uncertainty has led to a jump in pessimistic views about business prospects.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Live music programs giving regional artists something to sing about
Two states have introduced on-the-ground music programs to revitalise a struggling regional live music industry, and new research backs their initiatives.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:What could have caused the major power outage in Spain and Portugal? Experts weigh in
Several scenarios have been put forward by experts as a possible cause behind the major power outage that plunged Spain and Portugal into disarray.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Will the ICJ hold Israel to account?
A five-day hearing on Israel's humanitarian obligations in the occupied territory is under way at The Hague.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Mum says new diabetes drug would be 'kind of magic' if it works
The drug, given as an injection under the skin, combines fragments of a protein found in the beta cells of people with type 1 diabetes and vitamin D to calm the immune response.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Israel’s Shin Bet chief ousted by Netanyahu says will stand down on June 15
The announcement comes amid a legal battle over the government's decision to fire the top security official last month.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen, Houthis say
Houthi-run media report the bodies of 68 people have been recovered from a migrant detention centre in Saada.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Bulgaria could play key role in European defence efforts, says Antonio Costa
Costa said that his visit to Bulgaria comes at a significant time for the country, following its entry into the Schengen Area and its preparations to join the eurozone.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Saudi Arabia reviewing Neom projects, citing 'limited resources': Report
Saudi Arabia reviewing Neom projects, citing 'limited resources': Report Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 04/28/2025 - 18:47 Neom has faced delays and cutbacks as Saudi Arabia grapples with reduced oil prices Design plans for The Line, in the heart of the Red Sea megacity Neom, on 26 July 2022 (Neom/AFP) Off The CEO of Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city Neom has launched a “comprehensive review” of the kingdom's...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Japan, Europe can lead trade fight, leave China to contend alone
There could not be a bigger contrast between Beijing’s reaction to Donald Trump’s declaration of trade war and the reactions from China’s fellow major trading powers, Japan and the European Union. China got its retaliation in early, matching Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods with identical ones on American goods. The “decoupling” of the Chinese and […] The post Japan, Europe can lead trade fight, leave China to contend...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Situation in Gaza Strip deteriorating by the hour, says Gaza City reporter
Situation in Gaza Strip deteriorating by the hour, says Gaza City reporter The situation in the Gaza Strip is deteriorating by the hour, reported Al Jazeera's correspondent, Hani Mahmoud. He said that "heavy artillery fire" was ongoing in the eastern part of Gaza City, along with systematic demolition of homes in the city’s Shujaiya and Zeitoun neighbourhoods that have been ongoing for the last 10 days. He added that...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Education Department restarts online library ERIC
The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that it would continue to operate its online library, known as ERIC, after allowing it to lapse last week. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had sought significant cuts to the document repository that is used by 14 million people a year, and allowed funding to run out […] The post Education Department restarts online library ERIC appeared first on The...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease, notes his Alzheimer's and prolonged fasting
The main cause of Gene Hackman's death was heart disease, but the 95-year-old actor was also in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease and likely had not eaten for a long time, according to a new autopsy report.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Russia Thanks North Korea for Its Help in the Liberation of Kursk
We pay tribute to the heroism of the North Korean soldiers who defended our homeland as if it were their own, Putin said. On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Kim Jong-un for the help North Korea provided his nation in the liberation of the Kursk region, where all Ukrainian troops were expelled on Saturday. […]
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