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What next for Ukraine's economy, the 'Day After'?
At the core of Russia’s propaganda offensive is the claim that Ukrainian agricultural exports are flooding EU markets and undermining the competitiveness of European farmers. EU governments will have to patiently debunk the Kremlin’s narrative, which is largely a fantasy, writes Nicolas Tenzer.
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2 Chinese women slammed by millions after lying on Japan highway for photos in wake of crash
‘Dangerous’ pair on way to Mount Fuji drank whisky, took dog for walk on snarled-up carriageway following tour bus accident.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:International students may be among the biggest early beneficiaries of ChatGPT
The public release of ChatGPT in November 2022 changed the world. A chatbot could instantly write paragraphs and papers, a task once thought to be uniquely human. Though it may take many years to understand the full consequences, a team of data scientists wanted to study how college writing might already be affected. The researchers […] The post International students may be among the biggest early beneficiaries of...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Albanese says Coalition tactics ‘beyond my comprehension’ after diss track release
Prime minister accuses opposition of ‘borrowing ideas’ and says ‘there’s lots of really good Australian music around’Polls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says Liberal campaign tactics such as...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Kenya Eyes New IMF Loan Under Normal Access Terms
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new loan arrangement, with discussions expected to advance further during the upcoming IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Leading in an age of disruption: Why policy professionals must adapt
A new global landscape needs leaders who readily embrace change and lead with vision — the kind of leaders that the European University Institute is nurturing at its new blended program in Florence.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Is the Global South poised for a worldwide reset as faith in multilateral blocs wanes?
New mechanisms are needed to vest more powers to emerging countries, say participants at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:US remains by far the top market for German exports
Germany exports more goods to the US than to any other country in the world. While trade ties remain robust, Trump's tariff policies pose a major challenge.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:How Nigeria can stop rising 'jungle justice'
Vigilante violence is so prevalent in Nigeria that suspicion of petty theft can get people killed. Experts say Nigeria must reform its justice and police systems to deter it.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Climate Change Is Helping Heartworm Spread to Pets in the Mountain West
Twenty years ago, when veterinarian Colleen Duncan arrived in Fort Collins, Colorado, there were no signs of heartworm in the region’s dogs and cats. “We didn’t test for it,” said Duncan, a professor of veterinary medicine at Colorado State University. “We didn’t put our animals on prevention. We now will do it.” Colorado’s not alone […]
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Brazilian and Argentinian farmers are winning in the trade war
Given China’s efforts to diversify its agricultural suppliers, South Africa must strengthen agricultural trade between the two countries.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:A ‘diss track’ and Harry Dutton’s campaign cameo: the Coalition wants to show it ‘gets it’
The Liberal leader’s son opened up to the cameras about his housing aspirations – and highlighted the voters in the Coalition’s sightsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Election Diary: Will Peter Dutton help son Harry buy a house?
Dutton was asked if he was willing to be the bank of mum and dad to his son who’s struggling to buy a house, and Albanese’s frosty encounter with Tanya Plibersek.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:China unlikely to aggressively devalue yuan to offset impact of U.S. tariffs, economists say
Among the 11 analysts polled by CNBC, the majority do not see the currency weakening significantly, but rather a gradual depreciation engineered by the PBoC.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:David Pocock says major parties lack the ‘courage’ to tackle housing crisis – as it happened
This blog is now closedLeaders brush off warnings from economists that duelling housing policies will drive up pricesAnywhere but Canberra: Australian voters on what matters to themInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:China exports skyrocket over 12% in March as trade war drives businesses to frontload shipments
China has set an ambitious growth target of "around 5%" — a goal seen harder to achieve given the prospects of an escalating trade war and weak domestic consumption
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Is this the worst most boring election campaign ever? Will voting make any difference? | First Dog on the Moon
The nation is still forced to play election campaign bingoSign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Africa wins when women’s health is a priority. Here’s why
It is women and girls who will suffer the most from the funding crisis caused by cuts to development aid.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Indian fugitive held in Belgium over $1.8 billion bank scam
Arrested businessman Mehul Choksi is accused of being at the center of India's biggest-ever bank scam, allegedly defrauding a state-run lender to the tune of $1.8 billion.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:China's Xi says 'protectionism will lead nowhere' as he starts Southeast Asia outreach amid tariff worries
His comments, in an article for Vietnam's Nhan Dan newspaper, come he begins a series of state visits to the country, Malaysia and Cambodia from April 14 to 18.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Dutton launches campaign in one of the election’s 'most important' battlegrounds – video
The opposition leader, Peter Dutton, officially launched the Coalition's 2025 election campaign in western Sydney. Attended by his family, the opposition leader gave a 50-minute speech that covered immigration policy, nuclear energy, tax, crime and Australian manufacturing. Three former Liberal prime ministers were at the launch: John Howard, Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison. Former Liberal PM Malcolm Turnbull was...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Solar Manufacturer Artsolar Gagged a Reporter. So We Asked the Owner Some Tough Questions
[GroundUp] ARTsolar, a Durban-based company, has been in the news for the past few weeks because it obtained a gag order against journalist Bongani Hans and three whistleblowers.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Albanese launches campaign in Perth promising housing boost and tax deductions – video
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, addressed a crowd of 500 people in Perth where he officially launched Labor's election campaign for 2025. He announced new policies on housing and tax deductions while attacking his opponent Peter Dutton by invoking Donald TrumpTen things we learned from Anthony Albanese’s speech at the Labor party campaign launchTen things we learned from Peter Dutton’s speech at the Liberal party...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:UN Landmines Resolution Highlights Human Rights Impact
Click to expand Image Delegates sit at the opening of the 41th session of the Human Rights Council, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 24, 2019. 2019 Magali Girardin/Keystone via AP (Geneva, April 14, 2025)– The United Nations Human Rights Council’s first resolution on landmines strongly endorses the long-standing international treaty prohibiting antipersonnel mines at a...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Home ownership is slipping out of reach for many Australians. Will the major parties’ promises make a difference? | Brendan Coates
Neither Labor nor the Coalition’s policies will solve the housing crisis. At least they are competing over who can get the most homes builtHousing was always going to be the hot topic this election campaign. And no wonder.Home ownership is slipping out of reach for many Australians, especially the young and the poor, as house prices have risen much faster than incomes.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Psychoactive drug pollution makes fish less risk-averse
Clobazam, an anti-anxiety drug, is polluting our waterways. A Swedish study found traces of the drug had altered the way wild Atlantic salmon migrate.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Was China the reason Guyana faced higher Trump tariff?
A Guyanese political commentator says Washington objects to Beijing's "very strong foothold" in the country.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:30-year-old influencer made $4 million in sales by creating a luxury hair oil brand rooted in Indian traditions
Hair-oiling is an ancient Indian tradition that has recently become a social media trend, with almost half a million TikTok posts under the hashtag #hairoil.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:STUDENT VOICE: I’m thriving in my dual-enrollment program, but it could be a whole lot better
Taking college courses through dual enrollment has been the most rewarding part of my high school experience so far. As a teenager at Lake Nona High School in Orlando, I get to explore my interests in public relations and communications by taking courses at a nearby community college, Valencia. Dual enrollment in college classrooms is […] The post STUDENT VOICE: I’m thriving in my dual-enrollment program, but it could...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Does Transnational Repression Explain the Poor Turnout at Cambodian Grenade Attack Trial in Paris?
Very few French-Cambodians attended last month's trial of two bodyguards of ex-PM Hun Sen. It's probably no coincidence.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:As Trump tariffs kick in, SA farmers explore alternative markets
The country was slapped with a 30% ‘reciprocal’ tariff – now on pause for 90 days – on exports to the US with some exemptions, but these don’t include agricultural products
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:EU-PA Dialogue Should Focus on Palestinians’ Rights
Click to expand Image European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas (L) and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa at a press conference following their meeting in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, March 24, 2025. 2025 Nasser Nasser/AP Photo (Brussels, April 14, 2025) – European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas and EU foreign ministers should focus on the protection of Palestinians’ rights during the...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:EU Border Agency: Use Aerial Surveillance to Save Lives at Sea
Click to expand Image Médécins Sans Frontières rescue crew help a man on board following a rescue in the central Mediterranean Sea, September 20, 2024. 2024 Mohamad Cheblak/MSF (Brussels, April 14, 2025) – Frontex, theEuropean Union’s Border and Coast Guard agency, should ensure that its aerial surveillance capacity is used to save lives at sea, Human Rights Watch said today. The organization met with Frontex...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Sudan: After 2 Years of War, Global Action Needed
Click to expand Image A view of the damage surrounding Al-Shaab Teaching Hospital following intense clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum, Sudan, on March 29, 2025. 2025 Mohammed Nzar Awad/Anadolu via Getty Images (Nairobi) – Leaders gathering in London on April 15, 2025, should urgently work to protect civilians and guarantee safe, unfettered aid provision as the conflict inSudan...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Relatives charged after boy killed in Australia shooting accident
Two people, including a teenager, were arrested after the nine-year-old was shot on a farm on Sunday.
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