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Adorable grandmas sharing spring rolls take top prize at World Food Photography Awards
Nearly 10,000 entries from 70 countries were submitted to this year’s World Food Photography Awards - but it was a joyful image of five grandmothers sharing spring rolls that took the top prize.
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Divided Israel faces internal unrest amid escalating Gaza conflict
Israel faces growing internal divisions as protests and refusal of military service gain momentum amid Gaza conflict.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Ukraine accuses Russia of undermining next round of peace talks
Russia says it is sending its negotiators to Turkey for a second round of ceasefire talks on 2 June.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Hamburg knife attack: How fake images spread right-wing hate
Muhammad al-Muhammad is the Syrian teenager who helped stop last Friday's knife attack in Hamburg. But reports of his heroism were soon called into question as conflicting accounts flooded social media.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Tim Wilson takes back Victorian seat of Goldstein from Zoe Daniel by 175 votes, recount confirms
Electoral commission said the partial recount had been a ‘methodical and highly transparent process’ and that a formal declaration would be made soonSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe independent politician Zoe Daniel has conceded the Victorian seat of Goldstein after a partial recount confirmed the Liberal party’s Tim Wilson as finishing 175...
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:China’s navy conducts combat patrols near disputed South China Sea shoal
China's drills near the Scarborough Shoal came as South Korea announced finding new Chinese buoys in the Yellow Sea.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:The real meaning of Japan’s ‘men without chests’
“The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts. The right defense against false sentiments is to inculcate just sentiments. By starving the sensibility of our pupils, we only make them easier prey to the propagandist when he comes.” -C.S. Lewis, “The Abolition of Man” A recent article […] The post The real meaning of Japan’s ‘men without chests’ appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 31st – Morning
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Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Brussels, my love? War in Gaza - what's Netanyahu's endgame?
In this week's edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists are discussing the situation in Gaza, the latest European defence initiative and another fight between Brussels and Hungary.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Jazz in focus: Capturing a sound in image
From rare Ernest Cole prints to iconic portraits of Makeba and Masekela, this show captures the musicians and the energy of live music itself
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Trump remittance tax to hit Africans hard
The US president's much-touted tax bill includes a plan to place significant levies on remittances leaving the country. The impact on migrants and their families will be felt across the world, including Africa.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Pentagon chief says ready to 'fight and win' against China, urges Asian allies to boost defense spending
While playing up the U.S.'s enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific region, Hegseth took swipes at the absence of China's defense minister Dong Jun.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:How Bondi mass killer slipped through the cracks in Australia
An inquest is examining whether there were "missed opportunities" to stop Joel Cauchi's stabbing rampage.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Investors must not let the tariff drama cloud their judgment
Buying the best companies regardless of their country of origin might be the right policy
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Return of 100% mortgage gathers pace as lenders target first-time buyers
More no-deposit deals to come after launches this month, say industry figures
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Chinese students shaken by US visa crackdown look for Plan B
Prospective scholars think twice about Trump’s America and consider applying to universities elsewhere
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:South African firms suspect UAE companies may have obtained military intellectual property
A Special Investigating Unit investigation is focused on employees of defence firms suspected of passing on military intellectual property
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Universities, revive Joburg’s hippest ’hood – Melville
Melville was an asset undervalued by the city and universities. It is in decay but it could be restored
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Trump says China ‘violated’ Geneva deal with US on tariffs, minerals
US President Donald Trump suggested China was in a 'very bad situation' until he agreed to cut them a deal on tariffs.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:President Maduro Highlights Investment Security and Hydrocarbon Sector Strength in Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro assures investors of strong guarantees and a committed workforce, highlighting the nation’s hydrocarbon sector growth and sovereign development despite imperialist sanctions. Related: Venezuela Receives Over 2.4 Million Vaccines from Iran to Boost Public Health Caracas, May 30, 2025 — In a powerful message to the international community and potential investors, President […]
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with ‘colossal change’
Musk, who wore all black, including a T-shirt that said “The Dogefather,” nodded along as the president listed contracts that had been cut under his watch.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:‘Unfriendly and meddling’: Cuba reprimands US diplomat amid rising tensions
US President Donald Trump has signalled a return to his 'maximum pressure' campaign against Cuba, prompting a backlash.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Alaska man survives being pinned face-down in a glacier creek by a massive boulder for 3 hours
An Alaska man who was pinned face-down in an icy creek by a 318-kilogramboulder for three hours survived the ordeal with no major injuries, thanks in part to his wife's quick thinking and lots of luck.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:She defended drug lord El Chapo - now, she's running for office
On Sunday, Mexico will become the first country to elect all its judges, following a major reform.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:France's Macron calls on Europe and Asia to unite as U.S.-China tensions flare
Macron's speech comes amid a regional tour that has also taken him to Vietnam and Indonesia.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:Astronauts in space for nine months didn't know if they would 'be able to make it back'
Nasa pair Butch and Suni tell the BBC they feared being unable to get home when they failed to dock on the ISS.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:The Jewish dealer who bought art hated by the Nazis – and created one of the greatest collections ever seen
A new National Gallery of Australia show draws on Heinz Berggruen’s collection to celebrate the spread of modernism around the world, despite the Nazis’ best effortsWhen Heinz Berggruen left Germany for America in 1936, he was not allowed more than 10 marks in his pocket. As a young journalist in Berlin, Berggruen had been forced to publish under the pseudonym “h.b.” in order to hide his Jewish heritage and evade the...
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:A guide to greener banking: I divested my personal finances and you can too – here’s how
Your money is powerful and you can actively choose whether it props up harmful industries or helps build a better futureChange by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comWhat if your money was quietly fuelling the climate crisis – and you had no...
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:‘Don’t tell them ... they’ll all come’: why are so many sea-changers moving to Geelong?
Coastal town, an hour from Melbourne, overtakes the Sunshine Coast in popularity. Cait Kelly asks locals what makes it such an appealing place to liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast For the first time, Victoria’s Greater Geelong has become Australia’s most popular regional town, ending a two-year winning streak from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.The latest Regional Movers Index report...
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:‘I hurt so terribly’: after weeks of detail, Bondi Junction inquest ends with reminder of families’ anguish
The inquest into Joel Cauchi’s murderous rampage raked over CCTV footage and systemic weaknesses with ‘careful objectivity’ – but on the final morning, the courtroom was a space for raw emotionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastElizabeth Young has had her daughter’s Chinese name, Meh Yuk, tattooed onto her left arm.“Beautiful Jade, the name her grandparents gave her,” the heartbroken mother told...
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:10 albums we couldn't stop listening to in May
A British pop star takes us to the 2000s, while some Aussie punks make a glorious racket.
Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source:PBS sues Trump for stripping its funds
The lawsuit came three days after a similar case by NPR, which also saw its funds cut.
Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source:U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Ban on Harvard’s International Students in Defense of Academic Freedom
A federal judge in Boston has issued an injunction halting the Trump administration’s attempt to ban Harvard University from enrolling international students, protecting over 6,800 foreign students and challenging politically motivated government actions. Related: Trump Administration Escalates Attack on Harvard by Ordering Federal Contract Terminations On May 29, 2025, U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs […]
Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source:River of tears now brims with hope as traditions pass to new generation
Decades after Aboriginal families were forcibly relocated from their homes on the banks of the Murray River at Robinvale, the community is working to reclaim the site through an annual cultural event.
Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source:State Department scraps office dedicated to relocating Afghan allies
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security The Big Story State Department scraps office dedicated to relocating Afghan allies A proposed reorganization of the State Department would cut an office dedicated to helping Afghan allies escape the country. Photo Credit The Thursday notification...
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