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Australiaโs rat uprising: footage provides first evidence of native rakali attacking introduced black rat
Ever wondered who would win a fight between an Australian and an introduced rat? New research provides the fascinating answer.
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:
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Trumpโs tariff deal offers scant relief for Japan automakers as bigger threat looms
The relief is tempered by intensifying competition especially from China, industry experts cautioned.
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:Venezuela: Political Persecution a Year After Elections
Click to expand Image Relatives of detainees take part in a demonstration demanding the release of political prisoners in front of the Public Prosecutor's Office in Caracas on November 21, 2024. 2024 FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images (Washington, DC) โVenezuelan authorities are carrying out widespread abuses against critics through politically motivated arrests, a year after the presidential election, Human Rights...
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:Lesotho at risk of economic collapse after aid cuts and Trumpโs tariffs
African Development Bank warns that economic growth could drop to 0.5% next year
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:Indiaโs Northeast Identified as Promising Area for Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals
The Geological Survey of India says that Arunachal Pradesh and Assam are promising zones for graphite, vanadium and REEs.
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:The time for Australia to recognise the state of Palestine is right now | Ed Husic
So many countries have lost patience and are unable to stay silent โ most recently France. This is the moment for us to take a similar standFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNo one should underestimate the power of one image to move the minds of nations.Just like the image of nine-year-old South Vietnamese girl Pham Thi Kim Phรบc, running...
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:Defense Minister Denounces US Spy Plane Incursion in Venezuela During Election Day
The Vice President of Venezuela, Vladimir Padrino Lรณpez, denounced the flight of an US intelligence plane RC-135 near his territory, describing it as a lack of respect for international norms and rejecting the imperial and supremacist position of the United States. RELATED: Nicolas Maduro Denounces US Foreign Policy as โBipolarโ Amid Historic Prison Swap and [โฆ]
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:Afghan Women Continue to Fight for Bodily Autonomy
Click to expand Image Afghan women walk past razor barricades along a roadside in Kabul on December 8, 2024. 2025 Ahmad Sahelarman/AFP via Getty Images Since July 16, the Taliban have arrested dozens of women and girls in Afghanistanโs capital, Kabul, for allegedly violating Taliban dress codes. The slew of arrests mark yet another continuation of the Talibanโs relentless attack on womenโs autonomy, causing fear and...
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:Showing happiness brings social rewards, but the opposite can happen if people feel pressured to appear happy
Do you feel you should say โgoodโ when someone asks how you are? If so, you may be responding to pressures of pro-happiness tribalism.
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:A look into the decades of labour that helped bring LGBTQIA+ stories to Australian TV
Australian TV has changed significantly over the past 15 years, with a boom in queer stories since the 2010s. New research sheds light on how these changes happened.
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:Venezuelaโs Municipal Elections Mark a Historic Triumph of Participatory Democracy
Polling stations in Venezuela closed after a peaceful and efficient election day, with over 21.5 million voters electing mayors, councilors, and participating in the National Youth Consultation, signaling a vibrant exercise in popular sovereignty and democratic resilience. Related: Nicolas Maduro Denounces US Foreign Policy as โBipolarโ Amid Historic Prison Swap and Chevron License Renewal On [โฆ]
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:Poor mental health often plays a role in adults killing children. But it is primarily about violence
The recent deaths of two babies have both been reported as family violence. The overdue change in language gets us one step closer to keeping children safer.
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:UN climate chief tells Australia to โgo bigโ with its 2035 emissions reduction target
United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell has urged Australia to go further in its climate goals, telling Australia to seize the moment.
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:Does yellow mucus mean you need antibiotics? What phlegm can โ and canโt โ say about your health
A cold will make your snot thicker and it may change colour.
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:Nicolas Maduro Denounces US Foreign Policy as โBipolarโ Amid Historic Prison Swap and Chevron License Renewal
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro condemns the โbipolarโ nature of US foreign policy, emphasizing Venezuelas independent path and resilience amid recent unprecedented prisoner exchanges and the US oil company Chevronโs return, rejecting external interference and reaffirming Bolivarian diplomacy. Related: President Maduro Announces 10 Days Celebration For the J28 Electoral Anniversary Caracas, July 27, 2025 โ...
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:CNBC Daily Open: A week when everything happens
These five days will basically be the Olympics for market watchers. And looming over them is Trump's August 1 deadline for his new tariffs.
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:The rise of Japan's far right was supercharged by Trump - and tourists
โSanseito says what others are thinkingโ: Why a once-obscure far-right party shook up Japan's political scene
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Votes in Municipal Elections With a Great Youth Participation
BY: Bruno Falci / Telesur This Sunday, Venezuela is holding crucial elections to elect 335 mayors and 2471 council members across the country. This day marks the culmination of a recent electoral cycle in the nation. RELATED: Electoral Council extends municipal elections in Venezuela Until 8:00 PM A distinctive aspect of this process is the [โฆ]
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:Sanction Israel and recognise Palestine: here are the steps Australia should take next on Gaza | Donald Rothwell
The time has come for the Albanese government to do more than just issue statements decrying breaches of international lawThe Albanese government has given its clearest statement yet on the legality of Israelโs conduct in Gaza. Anthony Albanese told the ABC at the weekend that it was a breach of international law and a breach of humanity. Evidence of Israelโs violations of international law has been compelling for some...
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:Europe averts its Trumpian trade nightmare
A deal with America chooses certain tariffs over risky retaliation
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:Young Australians have much higher student debt than generations before them, data shows
Want to get more charts in your inbox every fortnight? Sign up for The Crunch hereThe government is about to cut student debt by 20% across the board โ so how much debt do young Australians have, and how much has it changed?Laborโs student debt relief bill is likely to pass with bipartisan support and will slash the Hecs/Help debt for about 3 million graduates by an average of $5,500, according to the government....
Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source:How Trump wants the US to cash in on mineral-rich DR Congo's peace deal
The US president is spearheading an ambitious but controversial deal to end a long-running conflict.
Published on: July 27, 2025 | Source:EU-US trade deal: European leaders back plan after tensions
Germany's Friedrich Merz welcomes US-EU trade pact, saying it avoids "needless escalation in transatlantic trade relations." While specifics are yet to be disclosed, deal marks a pivotal moment following tensions.
Published on: July 27, 2025 | Source:EU-US trade deal: European leaders back plan amid criticism
Germany's Friedrich Merz welcomes US-EU trade pact, saying it avoids "needless escalation in transatlantic trade relations." While specifics are yet to be disclosed, the deal marks a pivotal moment following tensions.
Published on: July 27, 2025 | Source:WA town has no homes available but hundreds of people looking
With no properties for rent in Kununurra and the median rental price now exceeding $700 per week, many prospective renters in the east Kimberley town are forced to house-sit or stay with friends.
Published on: July 27, 2025 | Source:Coalition hits back at PM's claim Israel has breached international law
The Coalition demands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese "produce the facts", challenging his assertion that Israel has "clearly" breached international law by blocking aid into Gaza.
Published on: July 27, 2025 | Source:The Caribbean islands that give you a passport if you buy a home
Five of the region's island nations offer such citizenship by investment for as little as $200,000.
Published on: July 27, 2025 | Source:Tasmanian Liberals accused of breaching caretaking conventions
Since the Tasmanian parliament was dissolved for the election, the government has been operating in "caretaker mode". Labor has accused the Liberals of breaching the rules over two decisions.
Published on: July 27, 2025 | Source:UK and Australia Poised to Support US in Potential Conflict with China Over Taiwan
The UK and Australia have pledged to strengthen military ties and stand together alongside the US in the Indo-Pacific amid rising tensions over Taiwan, reflecting growing geopolitical polarization with China. Related: US-EU Trade Deal: A New Agreement with Significant Economic Implications On July 27, 2025, the United Kingdom and Australia declared their readiness to fight [โฆ]
Published on: July 27, 2025 | Source:Burnout concerns Pogaฤar as history beckons after fourth Tour de France win
Tadej Pogaฤar is one Tour de France title away from the all-time record, but says that is not his goal, citing fears around burnout from the gruelling cycling calendar.
Published on: July 27, 2025 | Source:Home births on the rise in WA but access limited for people who want one
Home births have doubled in WA in the past five years, but stigma remains, and many women simply can't afford to have one.
Published on: July 27, 2025 | Source:US and EU reach tariff agreement to avert trade war
Deal announced after talks between Donald Trump and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland
Published on: July 27, 2025 | Source:'Weight falls off' families as lifeline thrown to disability service
Employees of disability employment provider Bedford are relieved the organisation has avoided entering administration, after the state government stepped in with a $15 million loan.
Published on: July 27, 2025 | Source:Ancient site stirs heated political debate on India's past
The archaeological site of Keeladi has unearthed remnants of an urban settlement, fuelling competing historical claims.
Published on: July 27, 2025 | Source:The ancient site that has become a political flashpoint in India
The archaeological site of Keeladi has unearthed remnants of an urban settlement, fuelling competing historical claims.
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