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The quiet Australian farming crisis you may not have heard about
Australian farm productivity is in decline, prompting calls for policy reform as experts warn high yields are masking deeper issues.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:
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Canadian political party says Canada must cut trade ties with Israel over its 'forced starvation of Palestinians'
Canadian political party says Canada must cut trade ties with Israel over its 'forced starvation of Palestinians' Canadaโs left-wing New Democratic Party (NDP) on Friday called on the Canadian Prime Minister to suspend its free trade agreement with Israel and impose sanctions over its "forced starvation of Palestinians in Gaza". In a statement, NDP MP Heather McPherson said, โThe current humanitarian blockade and...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Mother, cook, defendant: Trial of Erin Patterson turns to her personal life
A web of messages, search histories, and reset phones has emerged in the Erin Patterson trial. But can digital evidence explain what happened at her dinner table?
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Robbery gang guilty of Kim Kardashian heist in Paris
The robbers have been given jail time for stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewellery belonging to the US celebrity.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:What we know about the disappearance of 17yo Pheobe Bishop
Police have expanded their search for missing Bundaberg teenager Pheobe Bishop, appealing for information on movement in the Good Night Scrub National Park.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs alignment with Russia, North Korea creates a dangerous triangle
The world needs a new cooperative framework capable of pre-empting crises and deterring conflicts with the US, China and Russia at the helm.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Seventeen injured in Hamburg knife attack as woman arrested
A 39-year-old woman has been arrested and is understood to have acted alone with no "political motive", German police say.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:A Double Whammy for Scientists: Big Budget Cuts, Big Climate Consequences
On Tuesday, a small crowd gathered outside Tomโs Restaurant in New York City. The cozy, neon-lit diner appeared regularly on the sitcom โSeinfeld,โ but this group wasnโt there for a photo op or to recreate one of George and Jerryโs many arguments over a cup of coffee. They were saying goodbye to the building above [โฆ]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump clears Nippon merger with US Steel
President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel from purchasing U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion in January, citing national security concerns.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Why King Charles III is visiting Canada to deliver a rare speech from the throne
Trumpโs repeated suggestion that the U.S. annex its northern neighbor prompted new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to invite Charles to give the speech on Tuesday where he will lay out the Canadian governmentโs agenda when Parliament reopens.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Judge finds Trump order targeting law firm Jenner & Block unlawful
A federal judge on Friday ruled President Trump's order targeting the law firm Jenner & Block is unlawful, blocking it in full. U.S. District Judge John Bates, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, said Trump took aim at the law firm because of the causes it champions, the clients it represents and a...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Retiree 'forced back to work' after investing in disability accommodation
A company that manages at least 140 disability homes in Queensland is being accused of making misleading claims to property investors.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Mates in tinny rescue dozens from flood in 'forgotten' NSW community
Mid North Coast residents rally together in "amazing" acts of community spirit, making rescues, setting up unofficial evacuation centres and delivering food to those in need.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Joint beats fellow Aussie Tomljanoviฤ to advance to first WTA final
Just days out from making her French Open debut, Maya Joint warms up on clay by reaching the tournament decider in Morocco.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Queensland premier keeps clear of Canberra Coalition chaos
Amid the chaos and confusion of this week's federal coalition breakdown, former television journalist David Crisafulli is acutely aware of the value of image and reputation, writes Alex Brewster.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Lebanon launches process to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps
Process begins after visit by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who said weapons โhurtโ Lebanon and Palestine cause.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Pentagon denies US considering withdrawing troops from South Korea
The Pentagon pushed back Friday on a Wall Street Journal report that the Trump administration is considering withdrawing thousands of American troops from South Korea, calling the news โnot true.โ The Journal first reported Thursday that the Defense Department [DOD] was developing an option to pull out roughly 4,500 troops and move them to other locations...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump, Harvard duke it out
{beacon} A FEDERAL JUDGE on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administrationโs efforts to ban foreign students from attending Harvard University, the latest in the ongoing feud between President Trump and the nationโs oldest and richest school. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs, an appointee of former President Obama, agreed with Harvardโs argument that it would...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Star Wars's fascist dystopia has never felt closer
I suspect the world is divided into two groups: those who worship Star Wars and can spend hours arguing over the complexities of far-flung corners of its universe; and those who swipe left and close the app immediately they see that someone has mentioned George Lucas's creation as one of their great loves.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Social media is exposing teenagers to hundreds of junk food ads every week
New research suggests the widespread marketing of junk food on social media is influencing the food choices of young people.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Kim Kardashian’s robbers found guilty in Paris court, but won’t face prison time
The chief judge, David De Pas, said that the defendants' ages โ the oldest is 79 and some others are in their 60s and 70s โ weighed on the courtโs decision to impose sentences that he said โarenโt very severe.โ
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump โnot looking for dealโ as he threatens EU with 50% tariff
Bloc vows to โdefend our interestsโ in response to US presidentโs escalation
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump reignites tensions with EU tariff threats
EU says threats should not guide trade talks as Trump says he wants tariffs of 50% on European goods as soon as 1 June.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Chaos spreads as desperate Gazans wait for food to arrive
Lawlessness is stopping food from reaching people, while a clash at an aid convoy on Thursday night turned deadly.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Why Trump's iPhone tariff threat might not be enough to bring production to the U.S.
For now, most of Apple's most important products are exempt from tariffs after Trump gave phones and computers a tariff waiver โ even from China โ in April.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:UK investigates possible Russian involvement in Starmer arson attacks
Counterterrorism police looking into fires at properties connected to prime minister keep open mind about motive
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US, Iran say they're moving closer to nuclear deal after fifth round of talks
Both the U.S. and Iran indicated Friday that the two countries are moving closer to reaching a new deal regarding Tehranโs expanding nuclear program. Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, who is the acting mediator, said the fifth round of talks in Rome ended with โsome but not conclusive progress.โ โWe hope to...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:UN agency warns of high levels of Israeli settler violence in the West Bank
UN agency warns of high levels of Israeli settler violence in the West Bank UN's office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs (Ocha) reportedthat continued high levels of Israeli settler violence in the West Bank is โhaving an alarming impact on Palestiniansโ, during a UN press briefing on Friday. Ocha reported at least 28 Israeli settler attacks that resulted in casualties, property damage or both, between 13...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump backs Nippon Steel โpartnershipโ with US Steel
The US president says the move will create 70,000 jobs and add US$14 billion to the US economy, though the terms of the deal werenโt clear.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Watchdog says Trump administration illegally halted EV charger funding
The Trump administration is breaking the law by withholding funds appropriated by Congress for a national electric vehicle (EV) charging network, a government watchdog says. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocated $5 billion for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which set out to help build a national network of EV chargers. In February, the...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Intuit shares pop 8% on earnings beat, rosy guidance
Intuit shares popped on Friday, a day after the company reported strong quarterly results.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Boeing reaches deal with US DOJ to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes
The DOJ is expected to have a written agreement with Boeing in place by the end of next week.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump Threatens EU with 50 Percent Tariffs: A Blow to Workers on Both Sides of the Atlantic
US President Donald Trump escalates his trade war, vowing to impose 50% tariffs on all European Union products. Left-wing voices warn this move will deepen economic inequality and hit working families hardest. Related: Judge Burroughs Blocks Trumpโs Move to Halt Enrollment of Foreign Students at Harvard US President Donald Trump has once again ignited global [โฆ]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:China criticizes Trump administration’s move to ban Harvard’s foreign students
Harvard enrolled 6,703 international students across all of its schools in 2024, according to the schoolโs data, with 1,203 of those from China and 788 from India.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Northern Gaza left waiting for aid
Northern Gaza left waiting for aid People in northern Gaza are still waiting for aid to reach them, Al Jazeera reported on Friday. Hani Mahmoud, an Al Jazeera reporter in Gaza City, said that people in the northern parts of Gaza had not received any of the extremely limited aid coming into central or south Gaza. Mahmoud reported that he was witnessing people spending โmost of the past days, and since the blockade...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: