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UK border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a Nigerian mystery
The identity of a Nigerian baby brought to the UK remains unknown after an "extraordinary" court case.
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Border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a mystery
The identity of Nigerian baby brought to the UK remains unknown after an "extraordinary" court case.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Parent wants better mental health care for kids in 'missing middle'
Brooke Bottrell has been fairly tuned out this federal election as she tries to find mental health support for her kids. She says access to mental health care is an issue both sides of politics need to address.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Interior reviews national monument boundaries
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Burgum confirms review of monument boundaries Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirmed Friday officials are reviewing boundaries for several national monuments. The administration is reportedly looking to shrink some. Getty Images βWhen weβre taking a look, we have an executive order from President Trump...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Education Department launches foreign funding probe into UC Berkeley
The Department of Education said Friday it would launch an investigation into the University of California (UC), Berkeley, over improper foreign funding disclosures. The department said the school may have violated Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, alleging that documents submitted to the department on the schoolβs behalf were βincomplete or inaccurate,β...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:China life sciences-focused Dalton Venture expands to Hong Kong, targets new investments
The venture capital firm expects the size of its potential new fund in Hong Kong to range between US$103 million to US$129 million.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Aussies produce mixed fortunes at Madrid Open
Alexei Popyrin and Chris O'Connell are knocked out of the Madrid Open, while Daria Kasatkina β who recently switched her allegiance to Australia β wins through to the round of 32.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Judge charged with obstructing immigration agents, escalating Trump’s fight with judiciary
The Trump administration escalated its battle with the judiciary and local authorities over the president's deportation agenda. FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on charges of obstructing immigration agents as they attempted to arrest an undocumented migrant at a courthouse. White House correspondent Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez reports.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: U.S. envoy meets with Putin for talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine
In our news wrap Friday, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff sat down with Vladimir Putin for talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine, Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged gunfire across the border of Kashmir, Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to federal murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and George Santos was sentenced to seven years in prison for fraud and identity theft.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:About half say Trump has 'gone too far' with immigrant deportations: Survey
Immigration remains a strong point for President Trump as he approaches the 100-day mark of his presidency; however, some feel his actions on the contentious topic have gone too far, according to recent polling. A new survey fromThe Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Researchfound that 46 percent of U.S. adults generally approved of Trump's...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Vatican readies for Francis’ funeral and potentially polarizing papal conclave
At the Vatican, a last chance for the faithful to view Pope Francis in his casket before his funeral on Saturday. More than a quarter-million people over three days of public viewing processed by Francis, resting in a simple wood coffin. Fifty-four Heads of state, including President Trump, will attend the service in St. Peter's Basilica. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Rome.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Valerie the dachshund found 'fit and well' after 529 days on island
The beloved miniature dachshund, who disappeared on a South Australian island 529 days ago, has been found safe and well by wildlife rescuers.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:From a tin shed in remote Binjari, Olivia waits on a $4bn housing promise
When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the NT community of Binjari to announce $4 billion to improve remote housing, the community were hopeful. But a year later, no new homes have been built.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:How U.S. business leaders are shifting plans amid tariffs and uncertainty
With tariffs in effect around the world, corporate leaders are raising concerns about the uncertainty already created. Many are now asking the White House to reconsider new tariffs that are set to come into play next month. The CEOs of Walmart and Target reportedly warned President Trump there could be empty shelves within weeks. Amna Nawaz discussed how businesses are reacting with Rich Lesser.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Trump officials reverse course, restore funding for women's health study
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump officials restore funding for major women's health study The Trump administration committed to restoring funding for a key womenβs health study just days after study leaders said the agency was ending regional center contracts. Getty The...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:‘Food is not political,’ WFP head says as U.S. cuts aid and Israel blocks help to Gaza
The World Food Programme says it has delivered the last of its food in Gaza and warned the kitchens it has been supporting would run out of food in days. Nick Schifrin spoke with Executive Director Cindy McCain who says a lack of funding has forced WFP to cut 30 percent of its staff as it faces unprecedented challenges in feeding the hungry in Haiti.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s reaction to public pressure
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the Trump administration walking back decisions on trade and student visas amid public pressure, the FBI arresting a judge in Wisconsin and dysfunction at the Pentagon.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:'Into the bush': Artists ditch the studio to embrace open air painting
With a canvas strapped to her back atop her bike, artist Sophie Baker cuts an unusual figure in the Canberra bush β now artists like her are ditching the studio to embrace painting in the open air as part of a new festival.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Alleged breaches found during multi-agency search of Yole stables
Tasmanian harness trainer Wayne Yole, the father of disqualified industry participants Ben and Tim Yole, is given until the end of the month to prove why he should be allowed to home, stable or train any horses.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:As US Dismantles Its Climate Policy, Other World Leaders Seek Solidarity
As the U.S. Department of State proposed this week to shut down its office managing international climate policy, leaders from several other countries that are key to the climate fight said they are determined to press ahead with global action. If it withstands congressional review, the State Departmentβs move, announced Tuesday, could further solidify the [β¦]
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Trump receives dismal ratings in NYT poll
President Trump's net approval is 12 points underwater in the latest NYT/Siena College poll.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Hegseth orders review of Pentagon's complaint process
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed a rehaul of the Defense Department (DOD) programs meant for service members and civilian employees to report harassment and discrimination, claiming individuals have βweaponizedβ such avenues. Hegseth ordered each military department to review its military Equal Opportunity (EO) and civilian Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs, according to a memo dated...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Live: Campaigning resumes as election day nears
Anthony Albanese campaigns in Victoria, where he will announce a funding boost to community language schools, while Peter Dutton starts the day in the Far North Queensland seat of Leichhardt. Follow live.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Cummins's Sunrisers Hyderabad score vital IPL win
Pat Cummins leads Sunrisers Hyderabad to a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings to revive his side's chances of reaching the Indian Premier League play-offs.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:How Pope Francis’ tomb and final tribute will reflect his ‘humble’ life
Around 40 people β homeless, prisoners, migrants and transgender people β will salute the pope holding a white rose, just before his burial.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:66 percent describe Trump 2.0 as 'chaotic,' 59 percent 'scary'
A new poll is finding some poor results for President Trump as he nears his 100th day in office next week, with majorities of respondents saying they would describe his time in office so far as βchaoticβ and βscary.β The New York Times/Siena College poll released Friday found 66 percent of registered U.S. voters surveyed...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Universities, States Have βResponsibilityβ to Act on Climate in Trump Era, UMass President says
University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan didnβt play it safe when giving his State of the University address at the UMass Boston campus this week. Instead of talking about the systemβs growing enrollment, faculty achievements or any number of non-controversial topics, Meehan laid out a vision for how the UMass system, with its five campuses [β¦]
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to killing healthcare CEO
Mr Mangione has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of gunning down health insurance executive Brian Thompson late last year.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Peter Dutton was fired up before the election was called β but has the Coalition wilted in the campaign furnace?
Liberal supporters are worried about policy shifts, outbreaks of ill-discipline and signs of a leader sapped of confidence just as his opponent found hisElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Trump says he pushed Netanyahu to let aid into Gaza
Trump says he pushed Netanyahu to let aid into Gaza US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he pushed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow food and medicine into the devastatedGazaStrip. No aid has been delivered to the Palestinian enclave since March 2. Israel has said it would not allow the entry of goods and supplies intoGazauntil Palestinian militant group Hamas releases all remaining hostages....
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Burgum confirms the administration is reviewing national monument boundaries
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirmed Friday the administration is reviewing the boundaries of several national monuments β meaning it eventually could move to shrink them. βWhen weβre taking a look, we have an executive order from President Trump to review these, to say βare they the appropriate size?ββ Burgum told Semafor during a Friday event....
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:As voter priorities shift, some women feel ignored by male politicians
Researchers say women are feeling under represented in politics and struggle to speak up about the issues that matter to them.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Trump asks if NFL owners are 'stupid' for passing on Shedeur Sanders in 1st round of draft
President Trump on Friday urged NFL teams to pick Shedeur Sanders in this week's draft after the quarterback prospect and son of Deion Sanders did not get taken during the first round. "What is wrong with NFL owners, are they STUPID? Deion Sanders was a great college football player, and was even greater in the...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Could South America benefit from Trump's trade tariffs?
Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Susan Rice knocks 'dumb as a rock' Hegseth
Former United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice bucked Defense Secretary Pete Hegsethβs intelligence following weeks of scrutiny over leaks at the Pentagon amid massive spending reductions at the Department of Defense (DOD). Rice, who previously served as national security adviser in the Obama administration, questioned Hegsethβs proven ability to lead on an international level in conversation...
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