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Israeli forces kill 62 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn, medics say

Dozens killed on Saturday include 38 Palestinians seeking aid at controversial distribution sites, according to sources.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'I felt an unspoken pressure to smile' - Kenyan women in the workplace

Is the pressure to be likeable holding women back at work?

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe

The arrests come just two days after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had their independence restored.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Arrest made after sex toys are thrown on court in separate WNBA incidents

Players hit out at 'disrespectful' treatment after two sex toys are thrown on court in seperate incidents this week.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Ethereum turns 10: From scrappy experiment to Wall Street’s invisible backbone

Once dismissed as a side project to bitcoin, the blockchain now powers stablecoins, tokenized assets, and the payment rails of major banks.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Indian singer loved - and mocked - for his nasal twang makes a roaring comeback

There was a time when Himesh Reshammiya's distinctly nasal songs blared from every Indian street. Now he's back.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Victoria's newest bookstore opens in century-old water tower

A new bookshop in a Wodonga water tower is the latest unique heritage building being transformed in Victoria.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Australia is suddenly flush with forest-friendly recycled toilet paper firms: what’s the state of ply?

What are the ethical and environmental options? Here’s how your choice can make a differenceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian brand Who Gives a Crap (WGAC) has recently launched its toilet paper products in the UK supermarket chain Tesco.Having begun as a home delivery service, its recycled and β€œsustainable” products are now stocked in Woolworths, Aldi and independent...

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Attacks on the humanities at Australian universities are not new – but they are now more lethal | Julianne Schultz

Punishing fees for arts degrees must be ended if the country seriously wants to take part in the information age and give students the opportunities we need them to haveIt’s a question from a young graduate student that should chill every educated politician, public servant and university administrator to the bone. β€œWhy do they hate us so much?”It’s a good question, and she hoped that Graeme Turner, the eminent...

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Famous faces: Australia’s Martin Kantor portrait prize finalists – in pictures

The finalists of the 10th and final Martin Kantor prize have been announced. All finalists will be exhibited as part of the 2025 Ballarat International Foto Biennale, showcasing their portraits of culturally significant AustraliansThe 2021 Martin Kantor portrait prize finalists – in pictures Continue reading...

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Bad men problem: Gareth Ward and Mark Latham leave NSW parliament in uncharted territory

The two MPs’ cases are vastly different but the issue is the same: parliament’s rules to enforce standards of behaviour are hopelessly outdated and ineffectualFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales parliament has a problem with men behaving badly. But more to the point, it seems to have an inability to deal with it.On Tuesday,...

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

'Hundreds' of police prepare for Harbour Bridge protest, train delays expected

Sydneysiders are being urged to avoid non-essential travel on public transport ahead of a planned Harbour Bridge protest this afternoon.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Darwin-born professional cricketer shines in home-game debut

It's been 15 years since Jake Weatherald moved south to pursue his dream of becoming a professional cricketer, but it was the return to Darwin that served as one of his life's defining moments.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'No longer able to cry': Inside Gaza's scarily silent clinics

Doctors and aid workers say the world's concern over the aid blockade in Gaza has come too late. Many of the children you've read about probably can't be saved.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

What do you do when your town's jetty becomes landlocked?

Sand surrounds the jetty in the small beachside community of Port Gregory on WA's Mid West coast and locals are calling on the government to intervene.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Chile rescuers find remains of 1 trapped El Teniente miner

At least 100 rescuers are still looking for miners who are trapped in the partially collapsed mine in Rancagua, south of Chile's capital Santiago. The disaster came after a "seismic event" in the area.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Aussie star climbs into second ahead of final stage of Tour de France Femmes

French rider Pauline Ferrand-PrΓ©vΓ΄t rode into the yellow jersey for the first time in her exulted carrer, with Australia's Sarah Gigante pushing into second spot ahead of the final stage of the Tour de France Femmes.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Smithsonian slated to restore Trump impeachment exhibit

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History said it is slated to restore the placard with information about President Trump’s two impeachments after removing it from the exhibit last month. The museum said in a Saturday statement that the section will be β€œupdated in the coming weeks to reflect all impeachment proceedings in our nation’s...

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it?

Switzerland spends almost $500m a year on protective structures. Is it worth it - or, as some suggest, should people move away from the mountain villages at risk?

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Search underway for aircraft missing over Bass Strait with two onboard

A search is underway for a light aircraft missing over Bass Strait since Saturday, bound for Central Western New South Wales, with the Spirit of Tasmania joining the search effort.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Town rallies to help man build his dream car after cancer diagnosis

In the 80s, racing car Tru Blu was rebuilt thanks to crowdfunding. Now history has repeated to build a cherished replica.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Syrian government, Kurdish-led SDF trade blame over northern Syria attack

Defence Ministry accuses Kurdish-led SDF of injuring four army personnel, three civilians in rocket attack near Manbij.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

NT's vast Cambrian Limestone Aquifer 'getting drier', research finds

Scientists say one of the Northern Territory's most important water systems is experiencing "significant depletion".

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Pope greeted by vast crowd at Catholic youth event

Hundreds of thousands of Catholics from around the world poured into Rome for the special Jubilee holy year event.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Watchdog agency investigates ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity

An independent watchdog agencyresponsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation intoJack Smith, the Justice Department special counselwho brought two criminal cases against then-candidate Donald Trump before his election to the White House last year.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Do you know what a real truffle tastes like?

As demand for truffle flavour grows, the industry fears most people are not getting the real deal.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Two mates made a pact about this bottle of beer. It’s still unopened

When best mates Stanley Lewis and Frederick Hume enlisted to serve in World War II, a publican in the NSW town of Wingham gave them a gift they would never be able enjoy together.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Analysis: The trade-offs in Trump’s trade policy

President Donald Trump’s tariff policies create conundrums that challenge his other stated goals of winning the AI race, reindustrializing the United States, and reducing trade deficits.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Colombian Ombudsman Calls for Respect on Judicial Independence After Uribe’s Conviction

The Ombudsman of Colombia, Iris MarΓ­n, urged respect for judicial independence and to avoid the stigmatization of Judge Sandra Heredia, who issued a conviction in first instance against former President Álvaro Uribe, which includes house arrest, a substantial fine and disqualification from public office. RELATED: Colombia’s Former President Uribe Sentenced to 12 Years of House […]

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

The mystery of Winston Churchill's dead platypus was unsolved, until now

The mystery of a dead platypus, a Nazi submarine and a 45-day voyage has long remained unsolved - until now.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

The mystery of Winston Churchill's dead platypus was unsolved - until now

The platypus - a top secret gift from Australia - was found dead in his enclosure as war raged in the seas around him.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Canadian wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts in US

Blazes across several Canadian provinces and territories pose health risks to Canadians and their southern neighbours.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs

Buyers and sellers of South Korean beauty products are stocking up as the 15% US tariff rolls out.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Trump rails against Democrats as Senate takes up his nominees

President Trump blasted Democrats again for delaying the process of getting his nominees confirmed by the upper chamber and praised Senate Republicans for staying in Washington and working on getting the president’s picks approved. β€œVery proud of our great Republican Senators for fighting, over the Weekend and far beyond, if necessary, in order to get...

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

For people with synaesthesia, music can evoke more than goosebumps

Musicians share their experience of what it's like living with synaesthesia, including how they manage this wonderful, sometimes overwhelming multi-sensory experience.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia