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Ben Gvir: Israel must seize and occupy Gaza
Ben Gvir: Israel must seize and occupy Gaza Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, has called for seizing and occupying Gaza. "We must now enter Gaza with all our might and finish the job โ occupying, seizing the territory, crushing the enemy, and freeing our hostages by force," he said on X. Ben Gvir claimed that "Hamasโs sudden โflexibilityโ in the negotiations is not because it suddenly craved peace,...
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The largely forgotten history of Philadelphia’s police bombing of Black organization MOVE
This week marked the 40th anniversary of one of the worst tragedies in Philadelphiaโs history. In May 1985, the cityโs police department dropped an improvised bomb on a residential home that housed the Black revolutionary organization MOVE. The bomb and ensuing fire killed 11 people, including five children, and destroyed more than 60 nearby homes. Ali Rogin reports.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Aging residents who established mining towns struggle to stay
The pioneers who helped build Queensland's mining towns in the 1960s and 70s are reaching retirement, but aged care services remain thin on the ground.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Aussie Plapp rides solo to Giro d'Italia stage eight win
Luke Plapp triumphs in the latest stage of the Giro d'Italia, with a formidable solo effort on the 197-kilometre ride from Giulianova to Castelraimondo.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Tracing one Hmong family’s journey from Laos to Rhode Island
The Hmong are an ethnic group living primarily in China and Southeast Asia. There are communities of Hmong migrants across the globe. For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Isabella Jibilian of Rhode Island PBS Weekly spoke with a Hmong family about their history and their journey to America.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:J-10C success in India-Pakistan clash testifies to Chinaโs air superiority
The performance of the Chinese-made fighter jet in combat reveals a doctrinal shift in Chinaโs military evolution.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:US: Blast near reproductive health clinic kills one
A bomb exploded near a reproductive health facility in California. One person died in the explosion.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:'Unprecedented and alarming': Bird flu has morphed to wipe out seals
Australia is surrounded by the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu. And it is morphing as sea animals and birds bring it ever closer to these shores.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Jason Roberts faces robbery lawsuit weeks after settling wrongful conviction
A Melbourne man wrongfully convicted of the notorious murders of two police officers โ for which he last month secured a multi-million-dollar settlement โ is now being sued over his role in an armed robbery.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Queensland still making its mark in Canberra despite Dutton's exit
A maroon footy kicked around Government House is one way to announce Queensland's presence in Canberra, writes Claudia Williams.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Sunday shows preview: GOP divide derails Trump agenda; Bidenโs mental acuity back in spotlight
House Republicans will reconvene on Sunday evening to find a path to pass President Trumpโs โbig, beautiful billโ after encountering a hurdle during a key vote on Friday. Five fiscal hawks, arguing that the legislation insufficiently addressed work requirements for Medicaid and the federal deficit, blocked the measure from making it out of the House...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:How AI could soon be built into your bank card โ and spend your money
Visa and Mastercard want to give artificial intelligence bots more control of Australians' bank cards, in a technological advancement they say could "revolutionise" shopping.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Albanese to meet Zelenskyy amid moves to secure release of Jenkins
As the government intensifies its efforts to free Australian man Oscar Jenkins from a Russian jail, Anthony Albanese is expected to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:DNC infighting threatens to throw party into 'chaos'
Infighting at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is threatening to consume Democratic leadership just as the midterms are starting to kick into gear. The tensions come after a DNC panel moved forward this week with the potential ouster of two elected officials, including gun control activist David Hogg. Now officials find themselves in a war...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:1 person killed in explosion outside Palm Springs fertility clinic; police say act was โintentionalโ
"It felt like a bomb went off."
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Piastri maintains his cool to take pole ahead of Verstappen at Imola
F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri keeps calm under pressure to put McLaren on pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Kanye Westโs pro-Hitler song gets millions of views on X after being banned elsewhere
The video shows the hip-hop star rapping about ex-wife Kim Kardashian and ends with an extract of a speech by the Nazi leader.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Trump shows signs of mounting frustration with Supreme Court
President Trump has expressed frustration with the Supreme Court after it blocked his administration's efforts to deport migrants with alleged ties to Venezuelan gangs, and has accused the court of being "played" by the Radical Left.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Anthony Albanese has an opportunity to build a legacy of real reform. Will he take it? | Julianne Schultz
With overwhelming support from the Australian people, the enormity of this moment should not be underestimatedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn a dramatic departure from normal practice, Mr Crisis and Ms Opportunity have arrived arm-in-arm at the Australian front door. Usually โ remember the pandemic โ Mr Crisis arrives unexpectedly and noisily and leaves Ms Opportunity sitting in the car...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Paying for peace and solitude: campers worry changes to NSW national park fees will discourage visits
NSW national parks want to institute flat rates for low and high seasons. But many campers are troubled by the proposed pricing structure changeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAfter heโs got the fire at his campsite roaring, Andre Laudams likes to sit down and look up.โGetting to see the stars at night is one of the best things about camping,โ the Sydneysider says. In the city, he is used to...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:If you get lost in rugged bush, these are the SES searchers whoโll be sent to track you. Just donโt call them elite
When a missing person strays into โtiger countryโ, the call goes out to the volunteers from the NSW State Emergency Serviceโs specialist BSAR unitA few months ago a man was liloing down the Wollangambe River, a few hours north-west of Sydney, when he slipped and broke his leg.Clinging to a riverbank and unable to climb to safety, the man happened upon some incredibly good luck. Or rather, the luck chanced upon him....
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Ted OโBrien says Liberals need to reflect โmodern Australiaโ with more women in party
New deputy leader also signals he will be part of energy debate but stops short of saying whether nuclear reactors should remain policyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTed OโBrien says the Liberal party needs to expand to better reflect modern Australia, pledging to recruit more women and young people to help shape policy and stand for parliament.As the Coalition begins the long road back from...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:A bridge too far: Brisbane grapples with the multimillion-dollar cost of revitalising an icon
Cash-strapped council may seek to raise funds from rate-payers, state and federal governments, or road users to fix 85-year-old Story Bridge Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen the ribbon was cut on Brisbaneโs Story Bridge on 6 July 1940 it was not an auspicious time to open a new bridge.Five days earlier, the infamous Tacoma Narrows Bridge had opened in Washington State.Sign up for Guardian...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Ukraine criticizes Russia's 'sham' delegation to Istanbul
Ukraine and Russia failed to reach a ceasefire deal in Istanbul during talks this week. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says real progress wonโt happen until he sits down with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Former Israeli PM urges 'civic revolt' against Israeli government
Former Israeli PM urges 'civic revolt' against Israeli government Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has called for "civic revolt" against the Israeli government. The Times of Israel reported that Barak, who was prime minister from 199 to 2001, made the remarks at an anti-government protest in Tel Aviv. He said: "A black flag of illegitimacy flies over every one of [the government's] actions, and itโs our civic...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Iran says it will continue nuclear negotiations with the U.S. despite Trump’s threats
The negotiations have reached the โexpertโ level, meaning the sides are trying to reach agreement on the details of a possible deal. PresidentDonald Trumphas repeatedly threatened tounleash airstrikes targeting Iranโs programif a deal isnโt reached.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Armenia and Azerbaijanโs leaders meet briefly in Tirana as peace agreement momentum continues
The meeting signals a continuing momentum after the two South Caucasus rival neighbours announced in March that they had finalised the text of a historic peace agreement to end decades of war over the Karabakh region.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Trump says he will call Putin to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'
The US president said the pair would speak on Monday, and he would later talk to Ukraine's President Zelensky.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:EU watches high-stakes presidential election in Romania
The hard-right "sovereignist" George Simion is going head-to-head with the pro-EU liberal Nicusor Dan in Sunday's presidential runoff in Romania. A Simion victory could trigger a crisis in the European Union.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:EU watches nail-biter presidential election in Romania
The hard-right "sovereignist" George Simion is going head-to-head with the pro-EU liberal Nicusor Dan in Sunday's presidential runoff in Romania. A Simion victory could trigger a crisis in the European Union.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:At least three killed as Syrian forces raid ISIL hideouts in Aleppo
Syrian authorities say three ISIL fighters killed and several others detained in Aleppo raids.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:The physics behind making humongous splashes in the pool
Do a "manu jump" and youโll likely make the biggest splash at the pool party. Although not a familiar term in the United States, manu jumping is beloved throughout New Zealand and originated from the Mฤori community.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Pence: Trumpโs Qatar jet is โinconsistent with our securityโ
Former Vice President Pence said during a recent interview that President Trump accepting a luxury jet from the Qatari government is โinconsistentโ with the United Statesโ โsecurityโ and that he should turn down the gift. โWell, I think first we got to remember who Qatar is. Weโve got a military base there. I have members...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Five killed after helicopters collide in Finland
Police have not confirmed the number of deaths but said there were five people on board in total.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:More than 200 killed in Gaza over past 48 hours
More than 200 killed in Gaza over past 48 hours More than 200 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza over the past 48 hours, Gaza's Government Media Office has said. Another 140 people are buried in the debris of buildings destroyed by the Israeli military, the office reported, adding that 1,000 housing units have been destroyed. "This is a complex crime that constitutes a clear violation of international humanitarian...
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