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Does criticising Israel amount to anti-Semitism?
Israel often labels anyone who criticises its devastating war on Gaza as 'anti-Semtic'.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:
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Justice Department reaches tentative non-prosecution deal with Boeing over 737 Max crashes
Boeing can avoid prosecution over two fatal 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people. The decision drew criticism from crash victims' families.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Trump threatens new tariffs on EU imports and iPhones
In our news wrap Friday, President Trump says he's recommending a 50 percent tariff on all imports from the European Union starting June 1st and a 25 percent tariff on iPhones unless they are made in America, Gaza health officials say Israeli airstrikes killed at least 60 people and Billy Joel is canceling all of his upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with a brain disorder.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump Signs Executive Orders to Boost Nuclear Energy, Reduce Oversight
President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Friday focused on speeding up nuclear energy development by reducing regulations that officials said have βchokedβ the industry for decades. Many nuclear rules stem from reforms to protect the public after a partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island power plant in Pennsylvania in 1979. Fridayβs [β¦]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Federal investigators work to determine cause of deadly San Diego plane crash
The weather alert system and runway lights werenβt working at a foggy San Diego airport where a private jet was planning to land before it crashed into a neighborhood, but the cause of the crash remains unclear, officials said Friday.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Private event with crypto customers fuels accusations of Trump profiting off presidency
President Trump hosted a gathering on Thursday with the highest-paying customers of his personal cryptocurrency business, sparking bipartisan concerns that he's selling access to the presidency for personal profit. Geoff Bennett discussed the event with Eric Lipton, who covers the intersection of the presidency and Trumpβs business interests for The New York Times.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Woman arrested after mass stabbing attack at Hamburg train station
German police have arrested a woman after a stabbing attack at the busy central train station in the German city of Hamburg that left multiple people injured, some of them in life-threatening condition.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:DOJ reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes
Under the βagreement in principle,β which still needs to be finalized, Boeing would pay or invest more than $1.1 billion, including an additional $445 million for the crash victimsβ families, the Justice Department said.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:‘We’re playing into Russia’s hands’: Ex-U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on why she resigned
This week's prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine was the largest since the warβs onset. But skepticism of a lasting truce, and President Trumpβs peace-making, remains. Bridget Brink resigned as ambassador to Ukraine in April, faulting the Trump administrationβs Ukraine policy. Brink joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the war and her resignation.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Paper clothes are turning heads and they're more durable than you think
According to the latest National Waste Report, the average Australian throws out about 11 kilograms of clothing each year. But what if some of that could be composted?
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:At least 75 percent of households in Gaza do not have enough drinking water
At least 75 percent of households in Gaza do not have enough drinking water UNICEFβs deputy executive director said at least 75 percent of households in Gaza report that they do not have enough water to drink, at a UN Security Council meeting on Friday. Ted Chaiban said the lack of access of water was caused by 70 percent of Gazaβs water and sanitation infrastructure sustaining damage or being destroyed since Israelβs...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:How NOAA funding cuts could make it harder to predict and prepare for severe weather
For many people, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. But along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, it also means the start of hurricane season is nearly here. This particular hurricane season comes at a moment when NOAA and its agencies are being cut and facing their own turmoil. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Paris court convicts eight over 2016 Kim Kardashian armed heist
Trial featured emotional testimony from Kardashian, who said the robbery was traumatising but forgave ringleader.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Senate plans changes to Trump bill
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story How senators plan to change the Trump bill Senate Republicans say theyβre going to rewrite the 1,000-plus page package the House narrowly passed Thursday to enact President Trumpβs agenda. Here are some of the areas they...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Brooks and Capehart on House Republicans passing Trump’s legislative agenda
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including House Republicans pass President Trump's budget plan, the administrationβs latest move against Harvard University and Trump's meeting with South Africa's president.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Basketball legend Dawn Staley reflects on successes and challenges in ‘Uncommon Favor’
Dawn Staley is a woman of many titles: five-time WNBA all-star, Olympic gold medalist, head coach and now an author. In her first book, Staley reflects on the lessons that made her who she is today. Amna Nawaz spoke with Staley about her love of basketball and her new memoir, "Uncommon Favor: Basketball, North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I Learned from All Three."
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Unstoppable Pedersen wins Giro stage 13, Del Toro extends lead
Mads Pedersen wins his fourth stage of this year's Giro d'Italia after beating Wout van Aert to the line following a 180km ride from Rovigo to Vicenza.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Tensions rise as superpowers scrap for a piece of the Arctic
As Arctic ice melts, global powers seize new opportunities to extract oil, speed up trade and boost their military presence.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Not just baking scones: Re-formed CWA undergoes multicultural update
People can have set ideas about what the Country Women's Association looks like, and who gets to be involved. In southern Tasmania, this reforged branch is trying to change that β and prove it's not all about baked goods.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Her daughter was taken and sent abroad - 44 years later, they found each other
Hundreds made damning allegations of fraud, kidnapping and trafficking about an overseas adoption programme.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:She found her daughter after 44 years. Now she's suing Korea's government
Hundreds made damning allegations of fraud, kidnapping and trafficking about an overseas adoption programme.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump, Apple at war
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump, Apple relationship devolves into tariff threats President Trumpβs relationship with Apple has devolved in recent weeks as the president has ramped up pressure on the iPhone maker over its overseas manufacturing. Evan Vucci/Associated Press Trump on Friday threatened to put a 25 percent tariff on Apple...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Urges Guyana to Respect 1966 Geneva Agreement and Negotiate Peacefully Over Essequibo
Venezuela calls on Guyana to honor the 1966 Geneva Agreement and resolve the Essequibo territorial dispute through legal and peaceful negotiations, rejecting intimidation and external interference. Related: Venezuela Opposition Leader Juan Pablo Guanipa Arrested: What You Need to Know The Venezuelan government has once again emphasized its historical and legal claim over the Essequibo region, [β¦]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:David Hogg lauds Crockett as 'type of leaderβ Democrats need
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg on Friday lauded Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) for her fiery brand. His comments, made during an appearance on "The Breakfast Club" radio show, come after the two Democrats have faced backlash over their calls to restructure the party. βI think Jasmine is, frankly, the type of leader...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Brazilian photographer SebastiΓ£o Salgado dies at 81
His black-and-white images of migrants and the marginalised showed remarkable compassion
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:New: Your Say on our stories
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Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Max gets overwhelmed in hospital. A sensory-friendly room hopes to help
For neurodivergent children, going to the emergency department can be overstimulating so the Canberra Hospital has introduced a sensory-friendly room in the children's emergency area to make the experience less overwhelming.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump administration approves first expedited uranium mining project
The Trump administration on Friday authorized the relaunch of operations at a southeastern Utah uranium mine β marking its first use of a newly fast-tracked environmental review process. The Velvet-Wood mine, set to be reopened by Canadian company Anfield Energy, contains both uranium and vanadium, a mineral used to strengthen steel equipment in cars, building...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:George Floyd's cousin is keeping his legacy alive 5 years after his murder
Shareeduh McGee is trying to make sure her cousin's murder continues to bring about positive change in the world, even as people in power work to undo the progress that's been made in his name.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Dollar notches biggest weekly drop since tariffs sell-off over US debt fears
Currency down 2% over the five days amid concerns over impact of Trumpβs tax-cutting bill
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Piastri second fastest after 'messy' Monaco F1 practice
Australia's championship leader Oscar Piastri goes into the tyre wall nose first at Sainte Devote, but still ends the day second fastest in practice at the Monaco F1 Grand Prix.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:'This could be the beginning of the end': Toxic algal bloom a sign of a changing climate
A mysterious, brown foam appeared on a beach an hour south of Adelaide. It was just the beginning of a toxic algal bloom that has now grown to thousands of square kilometres in size, killing precious sea life in its wake. Experts say it could be a sign of things to come.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Chinese students speak of worries over Harvard ban: βthereβs nothing we can doβ
Thousands of foreigners are in limbo after the US Department of Homeland Security bans the university from taking international students.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Five years on, experts say laws that allowed Juukan Gorge destruction remain
Mining company Rio Tinto blasted two 47,000-year-old rock shelters in 2020. An archaeologist says destruction continues "almost on a daily basis".
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Nuclear stocks rally as Trump signs executive orders to support industry
Constellation CEO Joe Dominguez and Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte joined Trump at the signing ceremony in the oval office.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: