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Three men hospitalised after stabbing in Adelaide hotel

Police are investigating a stabbing at a CBD hotel in the early hours of Monday morning, where three men, believed to be known to each other, have been hospitalised with stab wounds.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

โ€˜Ambitious reformโ€™ needed to ease UK higher education cash crunch, report says

Review calls for โ€˜rethinkโ€™ of university funding and regulation

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US demands Australia lifts defence spending by $40b a year 'as soon as possible'

The United States wants Australia to lift spending on defence to about $100 billion a year, with its Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warning of a "real and potentially imminent" threat from China.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

FBI investigating attack in Boulder

FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau has joined local law enforcement in investigating a โ€œtargeted terror attackโ€ in Boulder, Colo., on Sunday afternoon. A suspect has been detained, The Boulder Police Department said officers responded to โ€œreports of several victimsโ€ at a pedestrian mall and evacuated several blocks in the area near 13th and...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Multiple people wounded in attack in US city of Boulder, Colorado

Police say man arrested following calls to police about someone 'setting people on fire'.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Life-changing cataract surgery restores eyesight to hunt again

In the Top End, cataracts often go untreated for years, becoming dense and leathery. A roving surgery team is tackling the backlog and restoring sight to remote Indigenous patients.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

8 injured, suspect in custody after attack at rally for Israeli hostages in Colorado

Eight people were injured on Sunday when a 45-year-old man yelled "Free Palestine" and threw incendiary devices into a crowd in Boulder, Colorado where a demonstration to remember the Israeli hostages who remain in Gaza was taking place, authorities said.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Colorado police say suspect in custody after reports several people were set on fire

Although the FBI immediately described the incident as a "targeted terror attack," Boulder police Chief Steve Redfearn said it was too early to discuss a motive.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Lavrov and Rubio Discuss Ukraine Conflict and Upcoming Negotiations in Istanbul

In a recent phone call, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the Ukraine crisis, highlighting Russiaโ€™s persistent diplomatic efforts and the U.S. showing willingness to mediate respectfully toward the Putin government. Related: Russia Accuses Ukraine of Sabotaging Peace Process After Border Bridge Explosion On Sunday, Russian Foreign Minister [โ€ฆ]

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Israeli strikes destroy Gaza dialysis hospital treating over 160 patients

Israeli strikes destroy Gaza dialysis hospital treating over 160 patients Gazaโ€™s top health official says Israeli forces have targeted the Noura al-Kaabi Dialysis Hospital in repeated attacks, knocking out the only facility of its kind in northern Gaza. Muneer al-Boursh, director of the Ministry of Health, shared images of the bombed-out centre, which had only recently resumed operations following renovations. He said...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Macron welcomes PSG team to presidential palace to celebrate their historic Champions League win

The winner of European club football's biggest prize arrived in Paris on Sunday afternoon and head to France's most famous avenue, the Champs-ร‰lysรฉes, which overnight Saturday saw acts of violence and clashes with police.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Italy's president condemns Gaza starvation and Israel's path to barbarism

Italy's president condemns Gaza starvation and Israel's path to barbarism Italyโ€™s President Sergio Mattarella has delivered a sharp rebuke of Israelโ€™s conduct in Gaza, calling the refusal to uphold humanitarian law in the besieged enclave โ€œunacceptableโ€. Speaking to foreign diplomats during a June 2 address, Mattarella said Palestinians are entitled to a home โ€œwithin certain bordersโ€ and criticised the treatment of...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Warnock dodges question on whether Biden should've dropped out in 2024: 'It's over'

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) sidestepped a question on whether former President Biden should have dropped out of the 2024 presidential race sooner, saying in a Sunday interview that the election is โ€œover.โ€ โ€œHere is what we absolutely know about last year's election: It's over. And I'm going to spend all of my energy focused on...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

As hurricane season begins, federal agencies overseeing storms face barrage of challenges

Sunday marks the official start of what NOAA forecasters predict will be an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. But big staffing cuts at NOAA and FEMA are raising questions about the federal government's ability to forecast and track these storms and the cleanup and recovery efforts in their aftermath. Leah Douglas, agriculture and energy policy reporter at Reuters, joins John Yang to discuss.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence and says those responsible will be punished.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

News Wrap: Palestinians killed in Gaza while getting food aid

In our news wrap, more than 20 Palestinians in Gaza were killed as they tried to get food aid, Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian military planes inside Russia, voters in Poland went to the polls to select their next president, Paris celebrates a home team victory in Europe's biggest soccer tournament and forecasters predict the northern lights may be visible in southern states.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Why south-east Tassie has suffered a succession of major marine events

A Tasmanian scientist says multiple marine events in her state suggests the environment is under stress, and there's a critical need to reduce pollution to alleviate some pressure.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

World Pride celebrations in nation’s capital bring mix of joy and anxiety

World Pride, the international LGBTQ+ celebration, is underway in Washington, D.C. against the backdrop of the Trump administration rolling back LGBTQ+ rights and protections, particularly for transgender people. June Crenshaw, deputy director of the Capital Pride Alliance, joins John Yang to discuss.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Israeli soldierโ€™s army kills 54 Palestinians since dawn, including 35 at food aid sites

Israeli soldierโ€™s army kills 54 Palestinians since dawn, including 35 at food aid sites Israeli forces killed at least 54 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip Sunday, according to medical sources โ€” with dozens of victims gunned down while queuing for food. Among the dead were 35 people shot near two Israeli-approved aid distribution points, where desperate civilians had gathered in hopes of receiving food. Eyewitnesses...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Married for five decades, Peter and Barbara keep rolling back the years

When Peter and Barbara Rye get into their rollerskates, they move in a kind of unison that only comes after five decades of marriage โ€” three of them on wheels.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Thousands march in silence in Budapest to protest against 'transparency bill'

After a series of protests in the Hungarian countryside, Budapest was the scene of a silent protest organised by aHang.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Live: Wall St ends flat after volatile session, ASX set for slight gain

Another day of tariff turmoil saw Wall Street bounce around but ultimately close flat. The ASX is priced for a marginal rise this morning. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Irish MMA fighter beats Israeli soldier, shouts 'Free Palestine' in viral moment

Irish MMA fighter beats Israeli soldier, shouts 'Free Palestine' in viral moment An Irish MMA fighter sparked cheers and online praise after defeating an Israeli soldier in the ring and using his victory to shout โ€œFree Palestineโ€. Paddy McCorry, 27, scored a unanimous win over Israelโ€™s Shuki Farage โ€” a former member of the Israeli military โ€” during the Cage Warriors 189 event in Rome on Saturday. McCorry dominated the...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'Operation Spiderwebโ€™: How Ukraine destroyed over a third of Russian bombers

Ukraine has destroyed over a third of all Russian missile carriers in a coordinated drone attack on Sunday orchestrated from within Russian territory. How was "Operation Spiderweb" planned, and how was it executed?

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Polish Presidential Runoff: Rafal Trzaskowski Leads Narrowly in Close Race

Exit polls show Rafal Trzaskowski narrowly leading in Polandโ€™s presidential runoff against Karol Nawrocki. Official results are expected soon in a highly competitive election. Related: Liberal and Nationalist Candidates Will Run Off in Polish Presidential Elections Tight Race in Polandโ€™s Presidential Runoff Preliminary exit polls from the June 1, 2025, presidential runoff in Poland indicate [โ€ฆ]

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

China accuses Hegseth of touting 'Cold War mentality' in provocative speech

China accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of espousing a โ€œCold War mentalityโ€ in a speech โ€œfilled with provocationsโ€ in Singapore on Saturday. โ€œHegseth deliberately ignored the call for peace and development by countries in the region, and instead touted the Cold War mentality for bloc confrontation, vilified China with defamatory allegations, and falsely called China...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Ukraine launches audacious drone attack; NDIS changes put families in crisis; Oscar Piastri wins Spanish GP

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterGood morning. Ukraine claims to have struck more than 40 warplanes at air bases deep inside Russia in a massive co-ordinated drone attack reportedly more than a year in the planning.Back home, we take a close look at the NDIS system, which is undergoing major changes that have left...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Woman charged with child's murder dies after being found unresponsive

Lauren Ingrid Flanigan was charged with murder after her daughter was found with stab wounds near Bundaberg last Monday.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

A little dot on the map saved this family when a blizzard blew in

Karen Buckner's family spent three nights in a hut during a summer blizzard in Kosciuszko National Park and says it saved their lives. After the Black Summer bushfires, some feared the high country's famous hut network might disappear forever.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Scandalous mormons, dystopian Buenos Aires and Nicolas Cage down under: what to watch in June

Our experts review seven new streaming offerings, including a true crime series on the horrifying British serial killers Fred and Rose West.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Scandalous Mormons, dystopian Buenos Aires and Nicolas Cage down under: what to watch in June

Our experts review seven new streaming offerings, including a true crime series on the horrifying British serial killers Fred and Rose West.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

SA First Nations leaders await new treaty talks โ€” but the government is 'not keen to rush'

South Australia's Aboriginal Affairs Minister says treaties with First Nations communities will not be concluded before the next state election, as Aboriginal leaders urge the state government to restart negotiations.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Pyramids win maiden African Champions League title

Pyramids win their first ever African Champions League title after beating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in Cairo to seal a 3-2 win on aggregate.

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Musk says he doesn't want to 'take responsibility' for all Trump actions

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, whose time as a special government employee came to an end on Friday, said in a Sunday interview that he doesnโ€™t want to โ€œtake responsibilityโ€ for all actions of the Trump administration. In an interview on CBS News's "Sunday Morning," Musk said he disagrees with some moves President Trump has made,...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Belgium warns of Gaza 'catastrophe', mulls air bridge for aid delivery

Belgium warns of Gaza 'catastrophe', mulls air bridge for aid delivery Belgiumโ€™s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Maxime Prevost, has described the situation in Gaza as a โ€œmajor humanitarian disaster.โ€ Speaking to the press on Sunday, Prevost said: โ€œEven if I cannot, or even if I have the authority to, describe what is happening as genocide, it is the international community that must describe this situation...

Published on: June 01, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye