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Maroons turn to three Origin debutants as Queensland counts the cost of injury

With several star players sidelined, the Maroons will look to debut three players against the Blues in Origin I.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Fisher says dingo was submerged when it bit him on K'gari

The man was alone when the animal approached him from behind and left him with puncture wounds.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Scammers use social media to connect with people looking for rentals

More than 60 per cent of rental scams are on social media and a majority of those are created by organised crime groups overseas, a cyber support service says.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Hillary Clinton shares condolences after Biden cancer diagnosis

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday extended well wishes to former President Biden after he announced he was diagnosed with an β€œaggressive form” of prostate cancer. In her short message, Clinton nodded to the work Biden and his family have done to combat the disease and promote early detection. β€œI’m thinking of the...

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Closed recruitment of ex-gas boss to 'extraordinary' public job criticised

The NT government has faced criticism over its move to hand a former gas executive "extraordinary powers" to green-light private development, without publicly recruiting for the "highly-paid" position.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

How has generative AI changed life for you?

Whether generative AI has helped you manage mundane tasks or changed the way you work and live substantially, we want to hear your story.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Concerns growing after alleged Kimberley sex assaults

After two alleged attacks were reported across the town in the space of a week, a support group says everyone has the right to feel safe.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Former US President Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Doctors diagnosed Biden prostate cancer on Friday, saying the cancer cells had spread to the bone.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

FBI links Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing suspect to 'nihilistic ideations'

FBI investigators identify a primary suspect connected to a bombing near a fertility clinic in Palm Springs in California, saying he held "nihilistic ideations".

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Portugal’s center-right alliance headed for another minority government after election

The incumbent center-right Democratic Alliance won a general election in Portugal on Sunday, but it failed to secure a majority in Parliament and was set to take office as a minority government for the second time in a year.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

UK and EU locked in intense talks over key terms of post-Brexit reset

Defence and security pact to be announced on Monday, but haggling over details of revamped relationship continues

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Tenant awarded compensation amid calls for bad landlord register

A tribunal orders a landlord to pay a New South Wales tenant for causing stress, frustration and intimidation. As new rental laws come into effect, tenants' advocates say they don't go far enough.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Liberal mayor and conservative historian headed to presidential runoff in Poland, exit poll shows

Liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and a conservative historian, Karol Nawrocki, emerged as the front-runners in Poland's presidential election Sunday, according to an exit poll, putting them on track to face off in a second round in two weeks.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Israel says it will allow 'basic amount' of food into Gaza, ending 10-week blockade

Israel gave the update shortly after announcing a new ground offensive in Gaza.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Europe races to influence Trump ahead of Putin call

US president will speak with Russian leader on Monday in attempt to push forward Ukraine peace talks

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

As interest in combat sport grows, athletes look to protect their heads

Knockouts are the aim of the game, but competitive boxers are looking to minimise head trauma as knowledge of its impact grows.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Bessent acknowledges Trump’s tariffs may mean shoppers will pay more at Walmart

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged Sunday that Walmart, the largest U.S. retailer, may pass along some of the costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs to its shoppers through higher prices.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Pro-EU centrist wins Romania’s tense presidential runoff over hard-right nationalist

Pro-European Union candidate Nicusor Dan has won Romania’s closely watched presidential runoff against a hard-right nationalist, nearly complete electoral data shows. A huge turnout Sunday played a key role in the tense election that many viewed as a geopolitical choice between East or West.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Harris responds to Biden's cancer diagnosis: 'Joe is a fighter'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris responded to news of President Biden's cancer diagnosis on Sunday, calling her former boss "a fighter." "Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. We are keeping him, Dr. Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time," Harris wrote in...

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Portuguese PM’s centre-right party claims election win, falls short of majority

Centre-left Socialists and far-right Chega are fighting neck-and-neck for second spot, provisional results show.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Nicusor Dan Wins the Presidential Elections in Romania

Nicusor Dan, a pro-European candidate and former Bucarest mayor, won the presidential elections in Romania with 55.1% of the national vote, according to a poll of 99.9%. RELATED: Romania: High Participation in the Presidential Elections Runoff Despite the lack of counting the vote of the diaspora, mainly favorable to the ultranationalist candidate George Simion, the […]

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Portuguese PM’s party set to win general election, fall short of majority

The election has been dominated by issues such as housing and immigration and follows a decade of fragile governments.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Analysis: Trump’s truce with China on tariffs comes at a cost to U.S. credibility

U.S.-China trade talks in Geneva resulted in a temporary slash of tariff rates, but the ripple effect of this tit-for-tat escalation won’t disappear anytime soon.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

How the Catholic Church ended up with its own sovereign state

Pope Leo isn't just the leader of the Catholic Church. He's also the head of the Holy See, the central governing body of Vatican City.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Tate bro tears and EU delight as Dan beats right-winger in Romania’s election

Centrist Bucharest Mayor NicuΘ™or Dan won a stunning come-from-behind victory over hard-right George Simion.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Tennis ball-sized meteorite that lit up WA skies found on salt lake

A fireball dubbed the Mother's Day Meteorite has been found in a salt lake in Western Australia by a country police officer and a university team known as the Desert Fireball Network.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Liberal and Nationalist Candidates Will Run Off in Polish Presidential Elections

In Poland, the presidential election will be defined in a run off on 1 June between the liberal Rafal Trzaskowski, supported by the government of Donald Tusk, and the nationalist Karol Nawrocki, supported by the ultra-conservative opposition. RELATED: Moscow Pledges Response to U.S. Missile Defense Base in Poland Preliminary results give a slight advantage to […]

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

FirstFT: Hong Kong stocks outpace mainland China by widest margin in decades

Also in today’s newsletter, Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, and pro-EU centrist wins Romanian presidency

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Albanese cautious over EU push on defence ties, promises tanks 'on the way' to Ukraine

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tells Ukrainian President Zelenskyy that Australia is doing "whatever we can" to pressure Russia.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Eight flood rescues as heavy rain lashes parts of NSW

The SES is urging communities across the Hunter and Mid North Coast to be on alert for flash flooding as heavy rainfall batters the coast.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Consumer confidence hits near-record low amid worries over Trump trade policy

Treasury Secretary Bessent seemed to acknowledge Sunday that President Trump’s tariffs may lead to some prices going up, but downplayed fears that it would fuel inflation. This past week, a closely watched measure of consumer sentiment slid to a near-record low, largely on concerns about trade policy. Personal finance expert Erin Lowry joins Ali Rogin to discuss.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

An expert shares key 5 steps for hurricane disaster preparation with aging parents

As climate-related disasters grow more frequent and intense, one group remains dangerously underprepared: older adults. An expert in disaster preparations and response explains why planning should be done ahead of time and involve the entire family.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, reviewing treatment options

In our news wrap Sunday, former President Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Pope Leo XIV delivered his inaugural Mass at St. Peter’s Square, Israel’s military said it began extensive ground operations in Gaza, and the FBI identified the person responsible for an explosion at a California fertility clinic.

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Pro-EU candidate narrowly ahead in Poland’s first round presidential vote

Exit poll suggests RafaΕ‚ Trzaskowski will enter run-off against rightwing rival Karol Nawrocki

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Whatley claims Comey's social media post was intentional and should be investigated

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley said in a Sunday interview that there’s β€œno way” former FBI Director James Comey didn’t realize his β€œ8647” social media post would be interpreted as a call for violence, as the former FBI director asserted when he took down the post hours later. The RNC chair said Comey...

Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill