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Apple boosts India's factory hopes - but a US-China deal could derail plans
The US-China trade "reset" could stall the manufacturing investment coming into India, say experts.
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EU floats security pact with Australia as Albanese meets with world leaders in Rome
European Commission president raises prospect to two-way βstabilityβ as PM reaffirms support for Ukraine and speaks to Pope Leo XIV about his mother Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe European Union has raised the prospect of a security pact with Australia as Anthony Albanese met with world leaders in Rome, including a brief conversation with Pope...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Warsaw's liberal mayor leads Polish presidential vote β exit poll
Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:The world's most dangerous country for trade unionists
More trade union members are murdered in the South American nation than anywhere else.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Biden cancer diagnosis prompts bipartisan outpouring of support
Former President Bidenβs political allies and rivals alike sent a flood of well-wishes and tributes to the former president on Sunday following news of his cancer diagnosis, praising him as βa fighter.β The news of Bidenβs health challenges came amid renewed scrutiny over his decision to initially run for a second term despite questions about...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: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: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: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: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 βaggressive formβ 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. βIβm thinking of the...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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 Trumpβs tariffs to its shoppers through higher prices.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Pro-EU centrist wins Romania’s tense presidential runoff over hard-right nationalist
Pro-European Union candidate Nicusor Dan has won Romaniaβs 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: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 Bidenβs 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:Portuguese PMβs 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: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 [β¦]
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Portuguese PMβs 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: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 wonβt disappear anytime soon.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: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:Tate bro tears and EU delight as Dan beats right-winger in Romaniaβs election
Centrist Bucharest Mayor NicuΘor Dan won a stunning come-from-behind victory over hard-right George Simion.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: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: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 [β¦]
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: Hong Kong stocks outpace mainland China by widest margin in decades
Also in todayβs newsletter, Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, and pro-EU centrist wins Romanian presidency
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source: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: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.
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