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Meme stock mania returns as Krispy Kreme and GoPro shares soar

Retail traders inspired by social media pile into stocks targeted by short sellers

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US federal judge refuses Trump’s bid to unseal Epstein grand jury records

Donald Trump has sought to dispel rumours his administration had attempted to conceal information about Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Mining company allegedly begins clearing land for unapproved mine

The mining company has defended its actions at the proposed Gemini mine site in central Queensland, and says work has been done in accordance with state and federal laws.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Former Scottish First Minister and his wife plead for Gaza aid

Scotland’s former First Minister Humza Yousaf and his wife say their relatives in Gaza are being deliberately starved.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

After 70 years, twisted gothic thriller The Night of the Hunter remains as disturbing and beguiling as ever

In 1955, director Charles Laughton crafted one of the darkest, strangest fairytales ever to come out of Hollywood.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Five arms, no heart and a global family: what DNA revealed about the weird deep-sea world of brittle stars

Deep-sea creatures from Iceland to Tasmania are more closely related than anybody realised.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

From grasslands to killing fields: why trees are bad news for one of Australia’s most stunning birds

Trees are invading the open, grassy habitat of the endangered golden-shouldered parrot – giving predators cover to lie in wait.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Birds use hidden black and white feathers to make themselves more colourful

A secret under-layer explains why songbirds’ colourful feathers look so damn good.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

As seas rise and fish decline, this Fijian village is finding new ways to adapt

Climate change is already hitting hard in Fiji. But when communities respond collectively, they can find new livelihoods.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Is sleeping a lot actually bad for your health? A sleep scientist explains

Studies have shown people who sleep more than average have a higher risk of health problems and death. But is sleeping a lot a symptom or a cause?

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Bawdy, playful and intellectually ambitious: your guide to the 2025 Miles Franklin shortlist

The six inventive books shortlisted for the 2025 Miles Franklin explore ideas of identity, self and nationhood –and play with both ideas and form.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

3 Haitian police officers and 2 civilians killed in central region overrun by gangs

Three Haitian police officers and two civilians were killed in the country’s central region,where gang violence has surged, the government and a police union said Wednesday.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Defence and tariffs top the agenda at Merz and Macron working dinner

As Merz hosted Macron in Berlin, their agenda included a long list of topics, such as defence, energy and EU trade policy.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump administration unveils wide ranging AI action plan

The plan is said to put pressure on China and build new data centers in the US.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Seven steps scientists say will tackle toxic algal bloom

An independent group of marine scientists from around Australia releases a seven-point plan to tackle what it describes as South Australia's "catastrophic" toxic algal bloom.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

GoPro, Krispy Kreme join the meme party as Wall Street speculation ramps up

Reddit-obsessed retail traders targeted wearable camera firm GoPro and donut maker Krispy Kreme on Wednesday.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says she is Britain’s Javier Milei

In an FT interview, the head of the UK opposition says voters want an Argentina-style assault on state spending

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Brazil to join South Africa’s ICJ β€˜genocide’ case against Israel

Brazilian Foreign Ministry says international community 'cannot remain inactive' in the face of 'ongoing atrocities'.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Security breach for super fund after Australia Post mail theft

A superannuation fund does not know how many members have been impacted after mail was stolen from Australia Post in Melbourne's CBD.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Russia Signals Progress and Proposes Humanitarian Ceasefires After Third Round of Ukraine Negotiations in Istanbul

During the third round of talks in Istanbul, Russia reports fulfillment of humanitarian agreements, proposes short-term ceasefires, and agrees on another prisoner exchange with Ukraine, emphasizing dialogue for peace. Related: Russia and Ukraine Set for Third Round of Talks as Ceasefire Hopes Fade On Wednesday, July 23, in Istanbul’s Ciragan Palace, the Russian delegation delivered […]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Ultra-Orthodox Jews, Israeli police scuffle in West Jerusalem

A confrontation unfolded between ultra-Orthodox Jewish men and Israeli police over conscription order arrests.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Almost a third of NZ households face energy hardship – reform has to go beyond cheaper off-peak power

A fifth of New Zealanders surveyed said they struggled to pay their power bills in the past year, forcing them to choose between electricity and other essentials.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

UK Supreme Court quashes 2 bank traders’ convictions after deciding their trials were unfair

Britain’s Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed the convictions of two financial market traders accused of manipulating benchmark interest rates in one of the biggest scandals to come out of the globalfinancial crisisin 2008.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Islamic State may be responsible for atrocities against Druze, not Syrian forces, Barrack says

Islamic State may be responsible for atrocities against Druze, not Syrian forces, Barrack says Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 19:45 US envoy says Syria may find it needs a 'federal system' and that President Sharaa's 'theme isn't working' Syrian security forces stand by as a United Nations convoy evacuating families from Sweida moves through the buffer zone in Busra al-Harir in Syria's southern Daraa...

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Ten workers killed battling wildfires in Turkey

Forestry workers and rescuers were trapped by fire following a change in the wind direction.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Zelenskyy promises new bill amid growing pressure over anticorruption law

Protesters rally for a second day after Ukrainian leader signs law curbing powers of anticorruption agencies.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ukraine updates: Third round of talks ends in Istanbul

The Ukrainian and Russian delegations concluded negotiations in Istanbul in less than an hour. According to reports, another prisoner exchange has been agreed upon.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Backlash grows after Zelensky strips anti-corruption bodies of independence

Protests gather pace in Ukrainian cities as some of Kyiv's closest allies sound alarm bells.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Judge rejects DOJ’s request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts in Florida

The Justice Department last week asked the judge to release records toquell a storm among supporters of President Donald Trumpwho believe there was a conspiracy to protect Epstein’s clients, conceal videos of crimes being committed and other evidence.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Goldman Sachs and BNY join forces to transform $7.1 trillion money market industry with digital tokens

Clients of BNY will be able to invest in money market funds whose ownership will be recorded on Goldman's blockchain platform.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Iranian negotiator threatens to exit nuclear treaty if sanctions are reimposed

A top Iranian official has warned that European threats to reimpose sanctions on Iran could trigger the country to withdraw from an international pact that limits the spread of nuclear weapons.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

US Foreign Aid With Chinese Characteristics

The dismantling of USAID is the culmination of a decade-long realignment of Western approaches to development, inspired by China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

France's first couple sue right-wing influencer Candace Owens over claims Brigitte Macron is a man

In the suit filed inthe Delaware Superior Court, the Macrons said Owens had waged a "campaign of global humiliation" for personal gain to promote her podcast.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Macrons file US lawsuit over claims France’s first lady was born male

Case against rightwing influencer Candace Owens is rare defamation suit from a serving world leader

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Doctor accused of supplying actor Matthew Perry with ketamine pleads guilty

Salvador Plasencia did not supply Perry with the fatal dose but has admitted to obtaining ketamine for the actor's use.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East