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‘Absolutely no evidence’: how NSW police backflipped on unlawful strip-search
Shortly before court hearing class action involving 3,000 people, force admitted to unlawfully strip-searching Raya Meredith and withdrew all its witnessesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRaya Meredith was at one of Australia’s biggest music festivals when a drug detection dog sniffed in her direction.The dog then walked on, the New South Wakes supreme court recently heard, but police officers...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:
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Sound it out: Victorian children improve reading ‘leaps and bounds’ thanks to phonics
Academics have been divided on its efficacy but the teaching method is being widely adopted – and one principal calls it a ‘great equaliser’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt Spring Parks Primary School, there’s usually a steady proportion of prep students who lag far behind their peers in reading comprehension. But this year, every student has scored more than 80% in their tests.The answer,...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:In Japan, 6 in 10 admit being addicted to their phones: ‘definitely an issue’
A new survey reveals a surge in smartphone addiction in Japan post-pandemic, undermining well-being – especially among the young.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Man charged with Hamilton woman's murder
Police discovered the woman's body during a welfare check at a home on the Henty Highway in north Hamilton, 300 kilometres west of Melbourne, on Thursday.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Colder nights behind vibrant colours of autumn leaves
Have you ever wondered why deciduous tree leaves transition through a rainbow of colours, instead of simply turning from vibrant green to dead brown?
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:We left the U.S. for Italy and pay $1,850 a month for our 3-bedroom apartment—we couldn't be happier
Doing Italy founder Thea Duncan Prando shares a look inside her home in Milan, Italy. "I feel incredibly blessed, and I couldn't be happier to be here."
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:How close can science bring us to the perfect beef breed?
When Angus cattle breeders set standards for meat quality almost 50 years ago, they started down the path to becoming one of the most dominant brands in beef. So is the next step perfection, or is it already as good as it gets?
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:'You start to go crazy': The Australian who survived five years in a Chinese prison
Matthew Radalj tells the BBC of his time in a Beijing prison, revealing what goes on behind bars.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:What we know about alleged violent threats on SA school and events
An 18-year-old man was last week arrested and accused of threatening violent attacks on an SA school and public events, following what the premier described as the "probably the most complex and significant case" he had been briefed on. Here's a look at what we know.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Home favourite Paolini snaps 40-year drought with Italian Open triumph
Jasmine Paolini becomes the first Italian woman in 40 years to lift the trophy in Rome following a clinical straight-sets defeat of Coco Gauff.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Maher slams Trump over Qatar jet, Middle East trip: ‘Bromance diplomacy’
Comedian Bill Maher slammed President Trump for accepting a luxury Boeing jet from the Qatari royal family and characterized the president's foreign trip to the Middle East, with stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, as “bromance diplomacy.” “He was in the Middle East this week. A lot of stuff happened. He’s...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Prisoners leave message telling guards escape was 'too easy'
Accused murderers are on the run after escaping prison with help from people on the inside, authorities say.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Can Australia make clothes again? The fashion council wants to find out
It has been decades since garment manufacturing flourished in Australia, but with rising pressures on the domestic fibre and fashion industry, a strategy is being developed to bring it back.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:1 person killed in 'intentional' explosion at California fertility clinic, police say
An explosion that heavily damaged a fertility clinic in the tony California city of Palm Springs appears to have been intentional, local authorities said. One person was found dead, and the FBI said it was sending investigators, including bomb technicians, to the scene.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:How to achieve a lasting ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine?
A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine's Sumy region hours after first direct talks in three years.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:One killed after explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs
Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills said the blast 'appears to be an intentional act of violence'.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:UK police arrest second man in connection with Starmer arson attacks
26-year old arrested at Luton airport on Saturday after Ukrainian national was charged this week
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Prison cells unearthed below pool highlight Tasmania's convict past
Tiny cells unearthed below an old swimming pool in the Tasmanian town of Oatlands shine a light on the "miserable existence" endured by inmates who were once imprisoned at a colonial-era jail that stood on the site.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Israeli attack kills 25 in Gaza's al-Mawasi
Israeli attack kills 25 in Gaza's al-Mawasi An Israeli attack on homes and tents in Mawasi, west of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, has killed 25 Palestinians. The dead and injured were taken to the Kuwaiti field hospital and to Nasser Hospital, according to Al Jazeera.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Explosion outside fertility clinic in California kills 1; police say act appeared ‘intentional’
An explosion that heavily damaged a fertility clinic in the California city of Palm Springs appears to have been intentional, local authorities said. One person was found dead, and the FBI said it was sending investigators, including bomb technicians, to the scene.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:1 killed in ‘bomb attack’ at California fertility clinic
The FBI is investigating the blast, which damaged the facility and nearby buildings in Palm Springs.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Hamas proposes releasing some hostages in fresh talks after new Israel offensive
A new round of talks has taken place in Doha after Israel carried out airstrikes which killed hundreds.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:There are trillions of them, and they're hard at work across Australia
Australia's native ants do an incredible amount of environmental and agricultural heavy lifting. Here are 10 of our mighty little workers.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:‘Fight back’: Pedro Pascal urges Cannes to resist US political pressure
Actory calls on filmmakers to 'keep telling the stories, keep expressing yourself and keep fighting to be who you are'.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Former SA Liberal staffer says she couldn't vote for Dutton-led party
Once a prospective SA Liberal candidate, Chelsey Potter says she feels disillusioned and "politically homeless" - and she's not alone.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:International Museum Day: how China is aiming for cultural superpower status
While investment in cultural heritage is declining in the US and other countries, the ‘unique’ Chinese model is flourishing, observers said.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:The sacked Aussie, the Italian fugitive and an F1 giant's Hail Mary
In the wild, wonderful and unpredictable world of Formula 1 racing, Alpine stand alone as the undisputed leader in chaos.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Crystal Palace seals historic FA Cup final win against Man City
Crystal Palace stuns Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final to win the first major trophy of its 164-year history, thanks to a goal from local hero Eberechi Eze.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Israel mobilizes new ground assault on Gaza to pressure Hamas into freeing hostages
Israel is mobilizing forces for a new ground assault in Gaza, after Palestinian officials said about 300 people died in waves of airstrikes over the past 72 hours. Israeli officials say the objective is to pressure Hamas into freeing the remaining hostages held in Gaza. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks resumed Saturday in Qatar. John Yang speaks with The Washington Post’s Gerry Shih for more.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Deadly storms rip through Kentucky and Missouri
In our news wrap Saturday, severe storms in the Midwest and South left nearly two dozen people dead, the Supreme Court said the Trump administration cannot deport a group of Venezuelans detained in Texas using the Alien Enemies Act, Trump plans to have separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy on Monday, and World Pride festivities kicked off in Washington, D.C.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Farmers 'already pleased' with arid land rehabilitated with native seeds
Pastoralists in the far west of NSW are trialling new ways to manage arid landscapes by re-introducing native seeds to make the environment more rain-ready.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Two dead in Swiss mountain avalanche
The police say that eight people were in the area on a ski tour and all but one were swept away.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:'Did the best I could': Witnesses defend actions amid Bondi stabbing inquest
Multiple witnesses giving evidence at the coronial inquest into the April 2024 stabbing rampage have stressed the "benefit of hindsight" in revisiting their interactions with Joel Cauchi.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Trump tells Walmart to 'eat the tariffs' after retailer warned it will raise prices
Trump blasted Walmart after the retailer warned it would raise prices due to tariffs.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Trump administration’s escalating feud with Harvard affects breast cancer research
The Trump administration's feud with major American universities escalated this week as a federal antisemitism task force notified Harvard that $450 million of the school’s research grants are being cut. That’s on top of the $2.2 billion it had previously frozen. Laura Barrón-López spoke with one of the affected researchers, Joan Brugge, director of Harvard’s Ludwig Cancer Center.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source: