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Trump urged to make Musk, DOGE workers certify they won't use government data for personal benefit
A number of special government employees for DOGE β led by Elon Musk β have worked for the Tesla CEO's companies, which are regulated by the government.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:
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WATCH: Trump asked about white Afrikaner persecution, plays video for South African president in Oval Office
Ramaphosa responded that the clips were of small minority parties, not official government policy, and said South Africa is a "multi-party democracy... that allows people to express themselves."
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu says Israel will control βall of Gazaβ after latest offensive
Israeli prime minister also outlines maximalist conditions for ending the war.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Senate GOP blocks Schumer attempt to pass Qatari jet bill
Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumerβs (D-N.Y.) bill that takes aim at President Trumpβs deal with Qatar to accept a luxury jet as a gift to serve as the next Air Force One. Schumer attempted to pass the measure, which would essentially bar the use of a foreign-owned aircraft as the presidential...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Eco-warriors who halted casino near sea lion sanctuary mark 20 years
A group of volunteers who helped end plans for a 156-room casino resort near sea lion habitat in South Australia's Chain of Bays celebrate two decades of work to preserve the region's precious ecosystems.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:World’s supply of clean energy minerals is concentrated in fewer countries, report says
The world's sources of critical minerals are increasingly concentrated in just a few countries, most notably China, leaving the global economy vulnerable to supply cutoffs that could disrupt industry and hit consumers with higher prices, a report said Wednesday.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump confronts Ramaphosa over farm murders in White House exchange
Some of President Cyril Ramaphosaβs delegates told the US president there were excessive levels of crime in South Africa, and asked for his help to curb it
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Trump confronts South African president, NSW floods warning, Spurs claim Europa trophy
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. First it was the turn of Volodymyr Zelenskyy and today it was the turn of the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, to be ambushed in the White House as Donald Trump confronted him with baseless claims about white people being massacred in his country.At home,...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Trump says U.S. takes refugees of ‘persecution or genocide,’ including Afrikaners
He also repeated false claims that millions of refugees are entering the U.S. from other countries "totally unvetted."
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The True Intentions of Trump in Ukraine: Humanitarian Mediator or Hidden Strategy?
Vice President J.D. Vance presents Donald Trump as a leader guided by a humanitarian impulse to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, but a deeper analysis may shed light behind this facade that perhaps hides strategic interests and pressures that could harm Kiev and favor Moscow. Realated: Who is the former Marine Handed Over by Venezuela [β¦]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump tax bill faces fresh hurdles as holdouts meet with Trump at White House
House Speaker Mike Johnson must unify his conference's hard-line conservatives and its moderate Republicans from blue states.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:'Totally unacceptable' that IDF fired shots near Canadians, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's "totally unacceptable" that members of the Israeli army fired shots near a diplomatic delegation, which included Canadians, in the West Bank on Wednesday.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:It may look like ordinary soap, but it carries a hidden, hateful message
On the surface, they seem like typical soap businesses. But to their audience, they are a tool for spreading hate.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Judge Rules Trump Takeover of Nonprofit a βGross Usurpation of Powerβ
President Trumpβs attempted takeover of the US Institute of Peace was illegal, according to a federal judge.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Can Ramaphosa charm offensive help fix South Africaβs ties with Trumpβs US?
South African leader keeps calm in the face of an 'ambush' by Donald Trump about false 'white genocide' claims.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The fight against foreign diseases that could bring beef exports to a 'standstill'
Biosecurity experts and pastoralists have come together in Darwin to wargame their defences to lumpy skin disease, which could halt Australia's beef exports overnight if it was to enter the country.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The 2017 flooding of the Global Seed Vault inspired this literary thriller
Charlotte McConaghy's latest novel, Wild Dark Shore, is a propulsive literary thriller set in one of the world's most remote and rugged locations.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Canada in 'Golden Dome' talks with US
Canada is in talks with the U.S. to join President Trumpβs proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system, according to the Canadian government. Prime Minister Mark Carney's office said there are βactive discussionsβ between the two countries on existing and new security programs such as Golden Dome, the BBC reported. The Canadian government didn't immediately respond...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Nike will raise prices on a wide range of products as soon as this week
Nike is raising prices on a range of merchandise as it braces for tariffs to hit its profits and tries to carry out a turnaround.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Centre offers homeless Kiwis in Australia one-way flights home
Last-resort flights are being offered to New Zealand nationals because it's "easier" sending them home where they can access government financial assistance and housing.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Member of Irish rap band Kneecap charged with βterrorismβ offence
British police say Mo Chara displayed a flag of Lebanon's Hezbollah at a concert.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Who is eligible for a COVID shot? What to know about the FDA’s latest changes
The shift was a marked departure from previous FDA guidance, which recommended an annual COVID vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs flawed narrative on Indiaβs Indus Water Treaty abeyance
TheApril 22 terror attackin Pahalgam, India, and military clashes that followed between India and Pakistan have reignited fears of arenewed spiral of tensionsbetween the two neighbours. Even though the two sides have agreed to aUS-mediated ceasefirefor now, India has not withdrawn its decision tosuspendthe Indus Water Treaty (IWT) β a historic agreement that long survived [β¦] The post Chinaβs flawed narrative on Indiaβ...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu says Israel probably killed Hamas chief as it intensifies Gaza offensive
Premier says propaganda pushed by Muslim minorities is driving European condemnation of latest offensive
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Playing the crime card: do law and order campaigns win votes in Australia?
New research reveals community cohesion, robust social supports and media diversity mean its harder in Australia than the US to exploit crime fears to win votes.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Labor now has the political clout to reset Australiaβs refugee policy. Hereβs where to start
Australia has the experience, resources, and civil society needed to shape a more humane and effective refugee system. Four key areas are ripe for reform.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Truth-telling, originality and shame: your guide to the 2025 Stella shortlist
This yearβs Stella Prize shortlist is a testament to the importance of truthfulness, painstaking research and the urgency of confronting shame.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Please donβt tape your mouth at night, whatever TikTok says. A new study shows why this viral trend can be risky
A new review looks at the safety and effectiveness of mouth taping during sleep for conditions such as sleep apnoea. The news isnβt so good.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:E-bikes for everyone: 3 NZ trials show people will make the switch β with the right support
These pilot schemes suggest e-bikes can be popular even in non-riding communities. But easy access, infrastructure and local organisation are all vital.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Evidence shows AI systems are already too much like humans. Will that be a problem?
On the internet, nobody knows youβre a chatbot.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Drivers of SUVs and pick-ups should pay more to be on our roads. Hereβs how to make the system fairer
Bigger cars mean bigger costs for everyone else. Itβs only fair those costs are reflected in how car rego is priced.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Beyond Geopolitics: The Domestic Drivers of China-Iran Cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative
The alignment of domestic socioeconomic interests is a key driver for continued Sino-Iranian cooperation, despite U.S.-led sanctions.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Debt, death or surrender: The impossible choice faced by cash-strapped pet owners
Michael thought he would have to surrender his beloved cat when he was suddenly hit with a big emergency vet bill. Experts say many Australians are taking on debts through high-interest loan schemes or making the heartbreaking decision to euthanise their pets.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Thousands without power, man found dead as rain continues to lash NSW
More than 5,000 homes and business are without power in NSW as police investigate the discovery of body in a flooded home on the Mid North Coast.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:U.S. formally accepts Qatar-gifted jet for Trump's use as Air Force One
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 aircraft from Qatar for U.S. President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday, despite ongoing questions about the ethics and legality of taking the expensive gift from a foreign nation.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: