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Pope Francis died from stroke followed by heart failure, Vatican says
The late pope's passing was announced earlier on Monday morning with bells tolling in Catholic churches from Latin America to Asia and across Rome as the news spread around the world.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:
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Trump's shadow looms large over Australian and Canadian elections
Recent polls have shown the opposition leaders in Australia and Canada moving from a strong position to become election underdogs in recent months. There's one major contributing factor.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Climate 200-backed candidate branded 'unhinged' by Jacinta Price
Phil Scott was a prominent anti-fracking activist prior to running for the NT seat of Solomon, with Coalition frontbencher Jacinta Nampijinpa Price accusing him of behaving "like a petulant child".
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Which cardinals could become the next pope?
Speculation is swirling about who could be the new leader of the Catholic church. But the secretive nature of papal elections means it's hard to pick a single frontrunner.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Haiti is nearing โpoint of no returnโ as gang violence surges: UN official
Calls for more aid, support for police amid surge in violence in the Caribbean nation since the end of last year.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Ratepayers 'grumpy' and 'disgusted' as FOGO efforts go to waste
Organic waste in several WA shires is going straight to landfill despite the tip tasked with processing it receiving significant funding to deal with FOGO.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Chinese robotics star Unitree opens Hangzhou factory amid humanoid frenzy
Unitree opened the 10,000-square-metre facility this year, located just 15 minutes from its headquarters.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Zakharova Denounces 4,900 Ukrainian Violations of Easter Truce, Criticizes Kyivโs Terrorist Nature
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accuses Ukraine of sabotaging peace initiatives after reporting 4,900 attacks during the Easter ceasefire, labeling the actions as โterroristโ and exposing Kyivโs โinability to negotiate.โ Related: Ukraine violates the Easter ceasefire The truce announced by Vladimir Putin between April 19 and 21, coinciding with Orthodox Easter, was marred by [โฆ]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Catholics around the globe mourn the death of Pope Francis
The world is mourning the death of Pope Francis after he passed away at the age of 88. Throughout his papacy, he was often hailed โ and sometimes criticized โ for his efforts to reshape the church. His death comes one day after the pope greeted crowds and delivered a short message on Easter Sunday. Across the globe, reactions have poured in. Amna Nawaz reports.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:A look at Pope Francis’ legacy and focus on social justice
Francis' 12-year papacy was a remarkable one, working in service to the church until the very day before he died. He sought to focus more explicitly on social justice, on climate change and addressing the most marginalized in society. But he was also criticized for actions that fell short of his public remarks, undercut commitments or went too far for some Catholics. Stephanie Sy reports.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Harvard sues Trump administration to stop $US2b funding freeze
The lawsuit filed in the federal court accuses the US government of attempting to "gain control of academic decision-making at Harvard".
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:A green comet is fading fast after its trip around the sun
โWe'll soon be left with just a dusty rubble pile.โ
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Russia resumes fighting in Ukraine after 30-hour ‘Easter truce’
In our news wrap Monday, Russian President Putin says fighting has resumed in its war against Ukraine after a 30-hour Easter truce ended, U.S. airstrikes in Yemen's capital city killed at least 12 people and wounded 30 more and four House Democrats are in El Salvador to advocate for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man whom the Trump administration acknowledges it deported there by mistake.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:EPA Administrator Defends Sweeping Grant Terminations Amid Legal Blowback
WASHINGTONโEPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on Monday defended his agencyโs abrupt cancellation of billions of dollars in federal clean energy and environmental justice grants, insisting the EPA retains discretion to terminate awards despite a federal court ruling that sharply questioned the legal basis for the move. Facing mounting scrutiny, Zeldin held a press conference ahead of [โฆ]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Dropshippers reel from Trump's tariffs gut punch: 'Profit margins have now been slashed'
"At the moment, we're seeing about a 33% decrease in revenue," said e-commerce entrepreneur Kamil Sattar, in reaction to the U.S. tariffs on China.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:'God chose this day' - World's Catholics mourn Pope's Easter death
Members of the Catholic Church's global community of 1.4bn people are remember the late Pope on Easter Monday.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Supreme Court hears case challenging free preventive care coverage
The Supreme Court heard the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. At issue is the constitutionality of a task force that recommends what preventive care treatments should be covered by private insurance at no cost. It could have impacts on everything from cancer screening to HIV-prevention medicine to counseling for expectant mothers. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Amy Howe of SCOTUSblog.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: China cuts off new investment in US private equity
Also in todayโs newsletter, CATL unveils breakthrough in EV batteries, and the legacy of Pope Francis
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats split over how to oppose Trump’s agenda
NPRโs Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the Trump administrationโs deportation agenda is causing some fractures among Democrats as they consider if and how to respond and the controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Hegseth.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Former Fox News host Hilton enters California governor race
Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, announced Monday he was entering the California gubernatorial race, looking to become Gov. Gavin Newsomโs (D) successor. In a video announcement posted to the social platform X, Hilton highlighted his past, growing up in London and eventually moving to California and becoming a U.S. citizen. The businessman, author...
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Alleged carjacker charged over fatal Sunshine Coast crash, shooting
A 41-year-old Tewantin man, allegedly behind yesterday's fatal crash and a string of carjackings, has been charged with 15 offences and is expected to appear in court today.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:US air strikes kill at least 12 people in Sana'a
US air strikes kill at least 12 people in Sana'a US air strikes on a market and residential area in the Yemeni capital Sana'a have killed at least 12 people and wounded 30 others, a statement from the Yemeni Ministry of Health said on Monday. The nightly bombings, which began on March 15, aim to dislodge the Houthi naval blockade in the Red Sea. The Houthis have said only an end to the war on Gaza would end their...
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Harvard sues Trump administration over funding freeze
University accuses government of making โsweeping and intrusive demandsโ
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Harvard University sues Trump administration
The Ivy League university is accusing the Trump administration of an unconstitutional campaign against it. The administration is seeking billions of dollars in cuts of federal grants and contracts from Harvard.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Chinese universities are dominating global research on chips, US report says
While institutions from China take up most places on top 10 rankings for published papers and citations, there are none from the US.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Harvard University sues Trump over threats to cut US$2.2 billion in federal funding
Trump has sought to bring several universities to heel over claims they tolerated antisemitism by threatening budgets and tax-exempt status.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Harvard University sues Trump administration to halt freeze of federal grants
The Trump administration announced it would freeze more than $2.2 billion (2bn) in grants and contracts after the Ivy League school refused to comply with its demands to limit activism on campus.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Autism community decries RFK Jr. comments
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Autism community decries RFK Jr. comments Members of the autism community are decrying Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr.โs recent comments about the condition, and his pledge to find a cause for autism spectrum...
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis dies aged 88
Vatican announces death of Argentine pontiff on Monday morning after 12 years at head of Catholic Church
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Harvard sues Trump Administration over funding freeze linked to antisemitism allegations
Harvard sues Trump Administration over funding freeze linked to antisemitism allegations Harvard University on Monday said it is suing the Trump administration in a letter that went out to students and staff. President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold more than $2bn in federal funding if Harvard did not hand over to the goverment its reports on antisemitism on campus, which the administration alleges has been...
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:LISTEN: Supreme Court appears likely to uphold ACA’s preventive care coverage mandate
Conservative justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett, along with the court's three liberals, appeared skeptical of arguments that Obamacare's process for deciding which services must be fully covered by private insurance is unconstitutional.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Trump says he will attend funeral of Pope Francis in Rome
In what will be Trumpโs first trip abroad since taking office in January, president said he and wife Melania โlook forward to being there!โ.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Interior Department gives broad powers to DOGE-tied official
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Thursday gave sweeping authority to an official with ties to Elon Muskโs Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In a secretarial order, Burgum granted Tyler Hassen, who is the departmentโs assistant secretary for policy, management and budget, the authority to take โall necessary actionsโ to carry out โconsolidation, unification and optimizationโ...
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Wildlife carer spending $10k a year says cost is driving out volunteers
The number of sick or injured wildlife is rising in Victoria, but the number of people able to help them is rapidly decreasing and carers say animals are being "left to die".
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Harvard sues Trump administration over $2.2B US grant freeze
In a letter to Harvard earlier this month, Trump's administration had called for broad government and leadership reforms at the university, as well as changes to its admissions policies. It also demanded the university audit views of diversity on campus, and stop recognizing some student clubs.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: