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Builder picked for new WA maternity hospital goes into administration
One of the joint venture partners chosen to build Perth's new maternity hospital enters voluntary administration after months of uncertainty, but the WA government is adamant the project remains on track.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:
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The Trump Administration Plans to Undo Standards on Toxic โForever Chemicalsโ in the U.S. Drinking Water Supply
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced plans to rescind and postpone rules limiting โforever chemicalsโ in drinking water that were enacted under the Biden administration and designed to prevent millions of people from exposure to these persistent and dangerous contaminants. Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, said the agency plans to issue [โฆ]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Breaking: Manhunt after Australian Border Force workers stabbed, assaulted
A Tongan national is on the run after an early morning border force operation saw one official assaulted and another stabbed in the neck.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht was toppled by 'extreme wind', report says
Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Postecoglou's Spurs suffer major injury blow ahead of Europe League final
Ange Postecoglou has been dealt a huge blow in his bid to steer Tottenham to the Europa League crown with star man Dejan Kulusevski ruled out of the final against Manchester United following surgery on his right knee.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Mosquito-borne killer disease threatens blackbirds
The disease has spread great distances, with scientists racing to understand the risks.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:TikTok star's outback reno side hustle boosts father-daughter bond
A social media star who purchased her first home during a road trip to outback NSW says renovating it and two other properties with her dad helps her unwind from her busy life.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Colombian Senate Blocks Gustavo Petroโs Labor Reform Referendum In the Midst of Popular Outcry
The Colombian Senate narrowly rejected President Gustavo Petroโs proposed labor reform referendum, a key initiative to improve workersโ rights. The decision sparked accusations of procedural fraud and intensified calls for popular mobilization from leftist leaders and social movements. Related: Petro and Xi Discuss Colombiaโs Accession to the New Silks Roads On May 14, 2025, Colombiaโs [โฆ]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:After an autocratic leader was toppled in Bangladesh, democratic renewal remains a work in progress
Urgent and sustainable reforms are needed, but itโs unclear if the interim government has the time, authority or support to deliver them.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Putin not on Kremlin list for Ukraine talks in Turkey
Both Zelensky and Trump had urged the Russian leader to attend, but Moscowโs team will be led by hardline aide Vladimir Medinsky.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV meets Jannik Sinner at the Vatican and receives a racket of the tennis number one
The Pontiff received Jannik Sinner in private audience who gave him his racket. The Pope's passion for tennis is well known.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:At least 21 killed in crash in Mexico, official says
Several other people have been injured and are receiving medical treatment, a local official says.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Depression in Hong Kongโs LGBTQ community shows no signs of improving: survey
Researchers attribute the lack of improvement in mental health outcomes to continued discrimination.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:French PM Bayrou denies covering up Catholic school abuse scandal during parliamentary hearing
French Prime Minister Franรงois Bayrou faced a high-stakes parliamentary hearing on Wednesday evening, testifying under oath about what he knew or didn't know regarding decades of alleged abuse at a Catholic school in southwestern France.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Australian feared dead in Ukraine 'always wanted to be a soldier', family says
The family of Caleb List, feared killed fighting in Ukraine, says they are in shock and holding onto hope he is alive.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Qatar Airways Expands Flights to North and South America
Thierry Antinori, Chief Commercial Officer of Qatar Airways, emphasized the remarkable performance of the Toronto route, launched in December 2024, while highlighting Sรฃo Pauloโs strategic role as South Americaโs gateway. Qatar Airways has announced to enhance its services to the Americas, increasing flight frequencies to Toronto and Sรฃo Paulo. RELATED: Venezuelan VP Rodriguez Meets With [โฆ]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump move to end Syria sanctions catches his own administration by surprise
The very officials whoโd be responsible for implementing the policy change were not warned before the US president made his announcement.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Letting off steam: How Dominica's volcanoes will boost its green energy
The Caribbean island is building a power station that will use steam naturally heated by volcanic rock.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How will the lifting of US sanctions help Syrians rebuild their country?
US President Donald Trump has announced he's lifting years of sanctions on Syria.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:This Australian artist was imprisoned in Iceland. To endure it, she painted
Australian artist Nara Walker's name made international headlines after she was convicted for assault and imprisoned in a high-security Iceland jail. Now she's home, she explains how painting helped her endure the experience.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Uruguay Honors Josรฉ Mujica: A Leader Who Praised Equality Above All
As thousands mourn, President Orsi praises Josรฉ Mujicaโs legacyโtreating all as equals, from world leaders to laborers. Uruguay loses a moral compass. Related: Uruguayans Accompany Pepe Mujicaโs Funeral Procession Uruguayan President Yamandรบ Orsi paid tribute this Wednesday to the late former president Josรฉ โPepeโ Mujica, who passed away at 89, during his wake at the [โฆ]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trade wars and AI drive demand for critical mineral unearthed in WA
As the world faces an AI revolution, demand for gallium โ used to make "lightning speed" computer chips โ is expected to skyrocket.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Mike Lynchโs sunken yacht had โvulnerabilitiesโ, UK probe finds
Bayesian capsized last year when strong winds knocked it over, killing British tycoon and six others
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Mackenzie Anderson's mother welcomes appeal against killer's sentence
The DPP will appeal the minimum 15-year murder sentence handed down to Tyrone Thompson for stabbing ex-partner Mackenzie Anderson more than 70 times in 2022.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:CoreWeave shares fall as spending weighs on outlook
Revenue at AI data centre operator jumps 420% but losses for the quarter were 143% higher than same period last year
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Analysis: Clean energy just put Chinaโs CO2 emissions into reverse for first time
For the first time, the growth in Chinaโs clean power generation has caused the nationโs... The post Analysis: Clean energy just put Chinaโs CO2 emissions into reverse for first time appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump’s new surgeon general nominee praises unproven psychedelic therapy
Dr. Casey Meansโ recommendation to consider guided psilocybin-assisted therapy is notable because psilocybin is illegal under federal law.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Vladimir Putin to skip Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey
Ceasefire negotiations in doubt after Russian president shuns trip
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new leader is a turning point for the war-torn nation
Day two of President Trump's tour of the Mideast brought with it the prospect of a new future for Syria. The president announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. Trump also met with Syria's interim president, a former jihadist who until recently had a $10 million U.S. bounty. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Mouaz Mustafa of the Syrian Emergency Task Force.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Top Biden aides iced out Cabinet from president, book claims
Former President Biden iced out key members of his Cabinet during the second half of his term in the White House, according to a preview of a new book from CNNโs Jake Tapper and Axiosโs Alex Thompson. In Wednesdayโs broadcast of CNNโs โThe Lead,โ Tapper revealed new details of his book, including from conversations with...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Critically-endangered Mary River cod found feasting on invasive tilapia
A routine survey confirms conservationists' hope that the apex predator will take care of its pest fish problems when big enough.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Duffy blames aviation problems on previous administration and years of neglect
In our news wrap Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed ongoing aviation problems on the previous administration and years of neglect, Tulsi Gabbard fired the top two officials leading the National Intelligence Council and California Gov. Newsom proposed freezing health care benefits for undocumented immigrants to help offset a $12 billion budget deficit.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Venezuela and Colombia Forge Stronger Economic Ties with Strategic Support from China and Russia
Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro announces plans for enhanced bilateral economic integration with Colombia, backed by China and Russia, aiming to boost regional production, trade, and industrial development through joint investments and a Binational Economic Zone. Related: Venezuela Achieves a Moral Victory: Maikelys Espinoza, a Toddler Kidnapped by the U.S., Returns Home In a significant move [โฆ]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:What’s in the first draft of the GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ cutting taxes and spending
House Republicans advanced the largest portions of the Trump agenda package, which the president calls the big, beautiful bill, out of committee. It includes trillions in tax cuts along with changes to Medicaid that would affect millions of people. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on whatโs in this sweeping plan.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Qatar says recent Israeli Gaza attacks show lack of interest in ceasefire
Qatari prime minister adds that the UN should be allowed to resume aid distribution inside Gaza.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: