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Bitter broccoli ploughed into soil as epic dry continues in Victoria
One farmer in Victoria's west has lost hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of broccoli, during a dry spell described by another as the worst since the millennium drought.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:
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Women’s health a 'national priority' as budget unveils $793m investment
The changes included may save some women "thousands of dollars across their lifetimes", according to budget documents.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Georgia: Drop Repressive ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill
Click to expand Image Protesters march in front of Georgia’s parliament in Tbilisi, calling for the release of other protestors, whose images they display on posters, March 7, 2025, 2025 Sebastien Canaud/NurPhoto via AP (Berlin, March 26, 2025) – TheGeorgian parliament should reject a bill to introduce criminal penalties for civic activists and nongovernmental groups that refuse to register as “foreign agents,” Human...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Every day I struggle to survive on jobseeker. Why doesn’t the government understand how hard it is? | Laura Azzam
The decision not to increase jobseeker this budget just shows that politicians aren’t thinking about people like meSee all our Australia budget 2025 coverageBudget 2025 winners and losersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe government’s decision not to raise the jobseeker rate in the budget is a blow to people struggling like me.Living off jobseeker has never been harder. While the cost of...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:The 2025 federal budget fails the millions of voters who want action on Australia’s struggling environment
As the federal election looms, Labor is running out of time to show it cares about Australia’s precious natural environment.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:CATL gets CSRC nod for US$5 billion listing, in what may be Hong Kong’s biggest IPO in 4 years
CATL plans to sell up to 220.17 million shares and could raise at least US$5 billion to fund new factories overseas.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Turkey's CHP party leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in prison
İmamoğlu's arrest has been widely viewed as politically motivated and sparked demonstrations in cities across the country, some of which have turned violent.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Student and U.S. permanent resident can't be detained by immigration officials for now: judge
A Korean American Columbia University student, who is a legal permanent U.S. resident and has participated in pro-Palestinian protests, cannot be detained by federal immigration officials for now as she fights the Trump administration over attempts to deport her, a judge ruled on Tuesday.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Defies US Pressure: President Maduro Declares ‘We Are No One’s Colony’
President Maduro declares Venezuela ‘free from US orders,’ denounces migrant persecution & sanctions while boosting gold reserves. Full statement & analysis. Related: President Maduro Strongly Rejects US Allegations, Blames Opposition for Criminal Gang In a forceful speech on Tuesday, during the inauguration of the House of Grandparents in Caracas,Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reaffirmed his country’s […]...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:South Korea: Raging wildfires kill at least 24
Wildfires that blazed over the weekend in South Korea have caused "unprecedented damage," acting president Han Duck-soo said. Rescue efforts have been hampered by dry winds and a drought.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Hounded and not guilty: A Bollywood media trial blows up in smoke
She was called "a gold digger" and "a murderer" after the death of her actor boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Venezuelan VP Delcy Rodríguez Blames US, Opposition for “Hate Campaign” Against Migrants
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez attacks opposition figures Marco Rubio & María Corina Machado, accusing them of fueling anti-migrant rhetoric. First Lady denounces US sanctions’ impact. Related: Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez Condemns “Human Rights Violations” Against Venezuelan Migrants in El Salvador During the recent inauguration of the Casa de Abuelos (Grandparents’ Home) in La Candelaria parish, […]
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:The Caribbean: A Rich Tapestry of Cultures and Traditions
The Caribbean stands as a remarkable cultural mosaic, shaped by centuries of history and diverse influences. This unique fusion of African, European, Indigenous, and Asian traditions has given rise to a wealth of customs and practices that remain vibrant today. From spiritual rituals to festive celebrations, the region is a testament to the power of […]
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:A closer look at who relies on Medicaid
According to health policy experts, there may not be a way to fund the tax cuts proposed by House Republicans without cutting Medicaid.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Polluting industries like salmon farming need to be properly regulated, not let off the hook | Kelly O’Shanassy
The government appears willing to put the future of an entire unique Australian species at risk at the behest of one industry. The hypocrisy is mind-bogglingThe anger I have witnessed over the past few days within the environment and climate movement has been extraordinary.I have spent the past four days in emergency meetings with leaders across the environment movement furiously responding to Anthony Albanese’s latest...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:What works to prevent violence against women? Here’s what the evidence says
Primary prevention is aimed at addressing the underlying drivers of violence so it never occurs. But many interventions also aim to reduce and respond to violence.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:NASA scrubs promise to land first woman, first person of colour on the moon from web pages
U.S. President Donald Trump'scampaign to eliminate diversity efforts and language fromgovernment organizations has officially reached the moon, with NASA erasingreferences to its promise to land the first woman and first person of colour on there from several of its web pages.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Algeria, Egypt and Morocco on track for 2026 World Cup
Algeria, Egypt and Morocco remain on track to reach the 2026 World Cup but Sudan's unlikely bid to qualify suffers a setback.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Glencore's Hail Creek coalmine methane emissions could be higher than official reports – video
UN-backed research has found emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane coming from Glencore's Hail Creek coalmine are probably between three and eight times higher than officially reported. Two aircraft with different types of monitoring equipment and flying at different altitudes looked for plumes of methane coming from the coalmine in Queensland's Bowen Basin – a site highlighted in a previous study as a major...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Republicans consider action against judges as Trump rails against court rulings
They have proposals to limit the reach of its rulings, cut funding and even impeach judges. House GOP leaders say all options are under consideration as they rush to rein in judges who are halting President Donald Trump's actions at a rapid pace.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:NOAA Cuts Weather Balloon Launches Due to Staff Shortages After DOGE Layoffs
The National Weather Service is reducing the number of weather balloons it launches across the country, an early tangible decrease in services offered in the wake of cuts by the Trump administration. The NWS, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, announced last week that it was halting or reducing weather balloon operations at […]
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Ukraine and Russia reach agreement on safe navigation of Black Sea
In our news wrap Tuesday, Ukraine and Russia say they've reached an agreement to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to take steps toward a limited ceasefire, the Oscar-winning Palestinian director of the documentary "No Other Land" was released by Israeli authorities a day after soldiers detained him in the occupied West Bank and the Unification Church was ordered to dissolve in Japan.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:New Study Shows Extreme and Far-Reaching Impacts of Sackett Ruling on Federal Wetland Protections
Wetlands and ephemeral streams provide a wide variety of benefits to people and wildlife, from flood protection for local communities, to preventing pollutants from entering the water supply, to breeding grounds for endangered bird species. Wetlands can also act as carbon sinks, sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Since the 18th century, the United States […]
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:International Religious Freedom in the Spotlight Amid US Political Recalibration
A discussion on religious freedom abroad invariably circled back to the present political turmoil in the United States under the second Trump administration.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Trump signs action requiring proof of citizenship for voters, other measures overhauling U.S. elections
It also requires that all ballots be received by Election Day throughout the country.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:A look at the history of public media in the U.S. as Republicans target federal funding
President Trump voiced his support for defunding America's public broadcasters. It comes a day before the heads of PBS and NPR testify before a House subcommittee. The hearing will examine public media with calls for federal funding cuts growing louder. That funding, in part, helps support the work of PBS News. William Brangham explains how public media is funded and how we got to this point.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Graydon Carter reflects on the golden age of magazines in ‘When the Going Was Good’
Graydon Carter rose through the ranks at Time, Life, Spy, The New York Observer and Vanity Fair, becoming known for his sharp wit and keen eye for talent. Under his leadership, Vanity Fair transformed into a cultural juggernaut. Geoff Bennett spoke with Carter about his new memoir, “When the Going Was Good: An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines."
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Israel launches raids across the occupied West Bank
Israel launches raids across the occupied West Bank Israeli forces launched raids in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday night, after detaining dozens of Palestinians in the occupied territories. The raids targeted the town of Bani Na'im, east of Hebron, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. Israel has ramped up its attacks on the occupied West Bank, even as it bombards the Gaza Strip.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:New Jia Zhangke film: 20 years of footage to capture a changing China
Chinese independent director Jia Zhangke’s new film Caught by the Tides provides a unique vision of China’s rapid social transformation in the 21st century. Using a combination of documentary footage and scenes shot by Jia over the past 20 years during the making of his earlier films, Caught by the Tides follows Qiaoqiao (Zhao Tao) […] The post New Jia Zhangke film: 20 years of footage to capture a changingChina...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Indonesia’s Rupiah Falls to Lowest Level Since Asian Financial Crisis
A perfect storm of domestic and international uncertainties has pushed the currency toward the all-time low set in mid-1998.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Cuba and Venezuela Unite Against US Sanctions: “This is an Attack on Our Sovereignty”
Díaz-Canel and Yván Gil denounce US economic measures against Venezuela: ‘Imperialism seeks to suffocate us, but we will not be silenced.’ Solidarity between both nations grows stronger. Related: Cuba Rejects the Use of the Alien Enemies Act Against Venezuelan Migrants Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil spoke out on Tuesday to […]
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:EU's Šefčovič leaves Washington empty handed after 'intense' trade talks
EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič left Washington on Tuesday (25 March) without a breakthrough on the bloc’s trade dispute with the United States after talks with senior trade officials in Donald Trump’s administration.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Over 120,000 Displaced and New Evacuation Orders
The escalating conflict has left thousands of civilians in increasingly precarious conditions, underscoring the urgent need for an effective humanitarian response. Related: WHO Urges Immediate Action for Medical Evacuations in Gaza Amidst Escalating Health Crisis In a concerning update on the situation in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian […]
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Rare sighting of a 'sharktopus' leaves onlookers stunned and puzzled
Nature unveiled another mystery when an octopus was caught cruising through the waters of New Zealand — by hitching a ride on a shark.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Why have the Tate brothers returned to Romania from the US?
Self-described misogynists Andrew and Tristan Tate have returned to Romania from the United States. Do they expect to be dealt with more leniently there than they would be in the US?
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source: