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Mushroom lunch leftovers examined and a juror removed: how week three of the Erin Patterson murder trial unfolded
Australian jury asked to consider if murder accused was pretending to be sick after lunch that killed three in-lawsWho are Erin Patterson and the other key figures in Australiaβs mushroom murders trial?The mushroom paste was contained in a vial about 2cm wide and 5cm high, with the exhibit name EX X1 Z13.The paste was taken from inside a beef wellington, which in turn was taken from inside a paper bag found in a...
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Tony Armstrong: βThe tone of the world is shifting. The way that Iβm getting spoken to is wildβ
The AFL player turned TV personality on fame, Eurovision and how racism is getting βway worseβGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailFor someone so easily recognisable, Tony Armstrong is surprisingly unaccustomed to being famous. When he opened his front door to find paparazzi outside his house in Brunswick, his first thought was that they were birdwatchers. Rather sweetly, he walked up to ask them what bird theyβd...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:βA big shiftβ: Australia has elected its most diverse parliament. What impact will it have?
The recent election has ushered in the highest number of women and more multicultural representation but cabinet is no more diverse than before the pollSign up for a weekly email featuring our best readsAsh Ambihaipahar grew up without seeing anyone like her in Australian politics. The young lawyer, who won the safe multicultural Sydney seat of Barton at the recent federal election, has a Sri Lankan background. She...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:ICC top prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe ends
ICC top prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe ends
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Fact check: 'Hey Grok, is this true?' How trustworthy is AI factchecking?
The use of AI chatbots for fact-checking is increasing. However, Grok's unsolicited claims about "white genocide" show that the responses of Grok, ChatGPT, Meta AI & Co. are not always reliable.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Africa: Senior Bureau Official Fitrell Highlights U.S. Commitment to Stronger Commercial Ties with Africa During Visit to Côte d'Ivoire
[U.S. Embassy Abidjan] Abidjan -- During a visit to Abidjan from May 12-14, Senior Bureau Official Troy Fitrell is reinforcing the United States' strong and growing commercial ties with the African continent through a series of high-level engagements with business leaders, government officials, and international organizations.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trump acknowledges starvation in Gaza, Hamas calls for blockade lift
Trump acknowledges starvation in Gaza, Hamas calls for blockade lift US President Donald Trump said Friday that "a lot of people are starving" in the besiegedGazaStrip. Trump's brief comments onGazacame as he capped the first foreign tour of his second term, which saw him visit several Gulf countries but excluded key ally Israel. "We're looking atGaza. And we're going to get that taken care of. A lot of people are...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:New York commuters hit by NJ Transit rail strike
Drivers stop work, causing disruption for more than 350,00 daily passengers
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Beyond Yoon: The Breakdown of Rule of Law in Korea
The corrosion of Korean democracy is more insidious, systematic, and widespread than a single bad apple.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Israeli leaflets order Jabalia residents to flee south
Israeli leaflets order Jabalia residents to flee south The Israeli military dropped leaflets over Jabalia refugee camp, ordering residents to evacuate south as it intensifies airstrikes across Gaza, according to an Al-Jazeera reporter on the ground. In Khan Younis, at least 11 civilians, including three children, were killed in recent Israeli attacks. Gaza health officials say over 120 people remain missing in the...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Upset stomach stops Portugal far-right candidateβs campaigning
Esophageal spasms are keeping AndrΓ© Ventura off the campaign trail.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:βLeave them where they belongβ: Bruges implores tourists to stop stealing cobblestones
As well as damaging a valuable part of the cityβs heritage, the stolen stones have created safety issues.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:What Is TRF, the Terror Group That Brought India and Pakistan to the Brink of War?
Some say it is an offshoot of the LeT, with roots in Pakistan. Others claim it is an amalgam of remnants of terror outfits active in Kashmir.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:From AI to NFTs: The first-ever Digital Art Awards celebrates pioneering artists
From Maja PetriΔβs data-driven light sculptures to Deekayβs emotionally charged hand-drawn loops, the Digital Art Awards spotlighted cutting-edge creativity across code, AI, and immersive tech.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Romanians to choose between George Simion and NicuΘor Dan in presidential vote runoff
Romanians face a presidential election redo on Sunday. Hard-right George Simion scored a victory over pro-European NicuΘor Dan in the first round, but recent surveys show the race is tight.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trump says 'people are starving' in Gaza amid deadliest 24 hours of Israeli strikes in months
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday backed aid for the Palestinians, saying people in Gaza are starving and adding that he expected "a lot of good things" in the next month.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:US to set tariff rates βin weeksβ, says Trump, with letters to be sent out
US president says government lacks capacity to negotiate deals with all trade partners, does not say which of them will receive letters.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:βBeauty Biasβ for Wildlife Among the Public and Researchers Could Jeopardize Conservation
When it comes to wildlife and plant conservation, βpretty privilegeβ is pervasive. Data shows that people put the bulk of their donation dollars toward supporting the animal kingdomβs most charismatic species, like elephants and tigers. While protecting these animals is crucial, less visually appealing critters like dull-colored rodents or drab lizards often get just a [β¦]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Weird AI-generated babies greet European leaders at Albanian summit
Italy's Giorgia Meloni thanked the organizers for "making me feel very young again."
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:US-China deal no relief for firms as rare earth curbs keep supply chain severed
Documents show Beijing export restrictions β with no explicit removal after trade deal β hampering US-based magnet buyer with slow approvals.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin ends with injuries and arrests
A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin marking 77 years since the Nakba turned violent on Thursday, leaving several injured and prompting dozens of arrests, police said.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The China-US AI Race Enters a New (and More Dangerous) Phase
A new tech cold war is underway -- and accelerating.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:It is high time African states re-asserted their health sovereignty
Some provisions of the World Health Organisationβs International Health Regulations and draft Pandemic Agreement impinge on the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship and centralise medical care
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong police smash loan shark syndicate, arresting 24 including 12-year-old
Syndicate allegedly charged 5,000 borrowers interest rates of 100 per cent or more, police say.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Will Meta lawsuits shape Africa's data privacy laws?
African countries are stepping up efforts to hold global tech giants like Meta accountable for data privacy violations. Could this mark a turning point in the continent's digital sovereignty?
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Telemetry Exchange Could Anchor China-US Strategic Stability Dialogues
Strategic competition without adequate information risks misinterpretation, miscalculation, and unintended escalation.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Africa: Official Launch of the UTI-Diag Project - Innovating for Better Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections
[Institut Pasteur de Dakar] The UTI-Diag project, a groundbreaking multisectoral initiative, officially launches with key objectives to: (i) improve the detection and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs); (ii) reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics and help fight antibiotic resistances (AMR) in human health; and (iii) enhance access, adoption, and implementation of novel diagnostic tools in low-resource...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Africa: Africa CEO Forum 2025 - Towards an Ambitious New Deal Between Public Governance and Private Investment
[Africa CEO Forum] Abidjan -- Concluded on May 13 in Abidjan, the AFRICA CEO FORUM 2025 - co-organized by Jeune Afrique Media Group and the IFC - brought together over 2,800 economic and political leaders from 90 countries. This 12th edition marks a strategic turning point in consolidating an ambitious public-private partnership for the continent. This year's edition stood out through concrete commitments: four major...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:EU takes 'wait and see' approach on Hungary's latest assault on civil society
The European Commission is eyeing a new draft Hungarian law against civil society but won't comment until it's passed.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Geopolitics and sex mark Europe's 'insane' song contest
Israeli war propaganda will vie for attention with sex and glitter in Saturday's "kind of insane" Eurovision song contest finals in Switzerland.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Best live albums, 'Partir un jour' and Tony Todd's final bow: This weekβs culture catch-up
In this weekβs culture catch-up, we dive into the live albums every collector needs on vinyl, deliver our verdict on 'Partir Un Jour' - the opening film at Cannes - and bid farewell to Tony Todd in the latest Final Destination movie.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:EU Commission still lacking lead scientific advisor on AI despite dozens of applications
The advisor should lead the scientific approach on General-Purpose AI within the AI unit of the European Commission.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:How will the Indus water treaty freeze affect South Asia?
India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire β but New Delhi says the 64-year-old Indus Waters Treaty remains "in abeyance." What does that mean for water-sharing in the region and beyond?
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Have Trump and Netanyahu fallen out over Gaza?
Donald Trump's Gulf visit was closely watched in Israel, but overshadowed by speculations in Israel that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump are no longer on the same page.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Alibaba cements AI leadership as cloud unit reports fastest growth since 2022
Internally, the company is also betting big on the integration of AI technologies with its traditional e-commerce business.
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