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Antarctica has its own ‘shield’ against warm water – but this could now be under threat
The Antarctic Slope Current shields Antarctica from warm waters. But new research shows meltwater is speeding up the current, which could make it more unstable.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:
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Vaccines: The US is endangering children while Africa leads the way
Countries on the continent are not waiting to be saved, they are paving the way with community-led, astute, innovative and independent immunisation programmes
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:The Time Is Right for Myanmar Dialogue, Malaysia’s Anwar Says
Ahead of next week's ASEAN Summit, the Malaysian leader has hailed the “remarkable progress" in efforts to end the country's civil war.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Moscow is getting tetchy as the West zones in on the Arctic for resources and security
The West's newfound interest in the Arctic is making Moscow, which has longstanding geopolitical, economic and strategic interests in the region, nervous.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:College Board cancels award program for high-performing Black and Latino students
The College Board this month changed the criteria for its National Recognition Program awards in a move that could shift tens of thousands of scholarship dollars from Black and Latino students to white students. Léelo en Español Colleges used the awards to recruit and offer scholarships to high-performing students from groups underrepresented in higher education. […] The post College Board cancels award program for...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Thai Court Orders Former PM Yingluck Shinawatra to Pay Rice Scheme Damages
The ruling appears to mark a further fracturing of the political pact between the Shinawatras and conservative political establishment.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:The death of Jelena Dokic’s father reveals the ‘difficult and complicated grief’ of losing an estranged parent
Not all of us get to grieve a stable and warm relationship. We may feel complicated emotions beyond sadness.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Disaster or digital spectacle? The dangers of using floods to create social media content
As extreme weather becomes more frequent in Australia under climate change, so too will attempts to document it – at a risk to ourselves and others.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:El Salvador: Foreign Agents Law Targets Civil Society, Media
Abraham Abrego, Director of the Strategic Litigation of the human rights group Cristosal, speaks during a media call in San Salvador, El Salvador, May 21, 2025. Dozens of NGOs in El Salvador rejected the “Foreign Agents Law,” approved by Congress at the request of President Nayib Bukele. 2025 MARVIN RECINOS/AFP via Getty Images (Washington, DC) –El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has approved a far-reaching “Foreign...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Built to Last: Memory, imagination, and the architecture of Mariam Issoufou
Her designs resist imitation. Her buildings whisper resilience. Mariam Issoufou is giving tradition a powerful, modern voice
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Editorial: Make diplomacy great again
No rational person should want to live in a world in which the president of a sovereign nation is compelled to prostrate themselves in front of another; or bring along their favourite golfers as if they are rare gifts to a feudal lord
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Johannesburg mayor Morero warns contenders for ANC regional posts not to sabotage his government
Dada Morero has said he will stand for a second term as the Greater Joburg chair
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Forget Musk. Russ Vought is the real power behind Trump
While Elon Musk has clearly been a major influence on the Trump administration, the less well-known, but arguably more influential, power behind the presidency is Russell (usually Russ) Vought. Vought is the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) – the nerve center of the administration’s sweeping changes. Vought is also rumoured to […] The post Forget Musk. Russ Vought is the real power behind Trump...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:The Rumored Chinese Submarine Transfer from Thailand to Cambodia Is Unfounded
In recent weeks, Bangkok's troubled submarine acquisition plans have been subject to an explosive rumor.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:How Vietnam’s Communist Party Manipulates History for Political Gain
Hanoi's myth of reconciliation strengthens its political control while allowing it to reap the economic benefits of engagement with overseas Vietnamese communities.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Missile Attack on Lgov, Kursk: 16 Civilians Killed Amid Ukraine’s Escalation
The Ukrainian missile strike on Lgov, Kursk region, has claimed 16 civilian lives and caused widespread destruction. Left-wing sources denounce Kyiv’s aggression and highlight Russia’s defensive efforts to protect its people from NATO-backed violence. Related: Work on Russia-Ukraine Peace Agreement Memo Progressing: Peskov On May 22, 2025, the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a missile attack […]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Insect-based pet food, the latest byproduct of EU bureaucracy
Insect producers say EU rules are choking their industry and driving it into financial ruin — with the environment paying the price.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Europe must learn the art of ‘unpowering’ Russia
The EU is far from powerless — it is simply under-leveraged.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump Out of Touch with His People: While Criticizing Other Countries, He Ignores the Child Health Crisis in the U.S.
The Trump administration releases a report revealing a deep health crisis among American children, yet the president remains unaware of his people’s real needs, focusing instead on criticizing other nations while millions suffer at home. Related: Qatar Gifts a Luxury Boeing 747 Aircraft to President Trump The Child Health Crisis in the U.S. That Trump […]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Vivid, thrilling and ghastly: new theatrical adaptation of The Birds evokes climate disaster, terrorism and lockdown
Malthouse Theatre’s new production of The Birds is thrillingly realised – and holds striking resonance with pandemic lockdowns.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Half the remaining habitat of Australia’s most at-risk species is outside protected areas
Hundreds of Australia’s unique species are clinging to life in small patches of habitat. Now researchers have found half of their habitat has no legal protection.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Tariffs or not, a Chinese baby products company is ramping up its U.S. expansion
One Chinese baby products company announced it is officially entering the United States, the world's largest consumer market — regardless of the trade war.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:China’s Origin Quantum upgrades its software for chip debugging
A Chinese quantum computer maker has recently upgraded its self-developed quantum computing control system (QCCS) to improve debugging, a process to improve the performance of its machines. The Hefei-based Origin Quantum, or Benyuan Quantum, has launched its fourth-generation QCCS, Benyuan Tianji 4.0, which supports more than 500 qubits, according to the Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering […] The post China’s Origin...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Why Donald Trump has put Asia on the precipice of a nuclear arms race
In Seoul, Tokyo and even Taipei, a once-unthinkable idea — building nuclear weapons — has begun to look disturbingly pragmatic.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:KiwiSaver at a crossroads: budget another missed opportunity to fix NZ’s underperforming retirement scheme
KiwiSaver balances remain shockingly low, and constant changes risk undermining faith in a system that is already failing future retirees.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Corroboree 2000, 25 years on: the march for Indigenous reconciliation has left a complicated legacy
In May 2000, Australians marched to symbolise coming together. But in the decades that followed, promises to Indigenous people have gone unfulfilled.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Deaf President Now! traces the powerful uprising that led to Deaf rights in the US – now again under threat
The powerful documentary on Apple TV+ is shining a light on a decades-long revolution that’s still unfolding, and now threatened under Trump.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Building a New Model of Direct Democracy in Venezuela
President Nicolás Maduro highlights Venezuela’s innovative model of direct democracy, surpassing traditional bourgeois liberal democracy, as the country prepares for transformative elections and constitutional reforms to deepen popular power. Related: Maduro Predicts Opposition’s Failure and Leads Massive Popular Mobilization in Caracas Ahead of May 25 Elections Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in an exclusive...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:New research reveals Australian authors say no to AI using their work – even if money is on the table
Writers’ concerns about AI are not only about payment; they are about consent, trust and the future of their profession.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:At least 107 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza as aid continues to trickle in
Palestinians say one of the two remaining hospitals in northern Gaza was struck on Thursday, causing extensive damage. Meanwhile, the UN says 90 aid trucks have been distributed, but says much more aid is needed to satisfy the needs of Gazans.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:NSW floods: death toll rises to four after man’s body found in car as intense rain moves south
Severe weather warning for areas further south as 48,000 stranded and water levels at their highest for 100 yearsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesNSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and mapsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe death toll in the New South Wales flood disaster has risen to four after a man’s body was found in a car in flood waters near Coffs Harbour on...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US warship’s New Zealand visit a sign of ‘deep ties’ amid Trump-era uncertainty
New Zealand has committed to US$7.1 billion in defence spending over the next four years in response to rising global tensions.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Japan's core inflation climbs to 3.5%, highest in more than 2 years
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Bulldogs coach Beveridge tight-lipped about Cornes 'confrontation'
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge's tense relationship with commentator Kane Cornes reaches a flashpoint in a heated exchange at Kardinia Park.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:What we know about Israeli embassy staff shooting
Police say the victims, a young couple, were shot by a man who shouted "free, free Palestine".
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: