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America, there is still so much to love about you but we have to break up. This is why I’m renouncing US citizenship | Anonymous

A menacing portrait of Donald Trump at the US consulate in Sydney is the final push. I know I am making the right choiceAmerica, it’s been 60 years but I’m breaking up with you. I still love you but I’m not in love with you and I’m calling it quits. I’m going willingly although I’m sad because there is a lot that’s wonderful about you.From your magnificent national parks, soaring redwoods and unique wildlife to the...

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Jon Cryer says he 'couldn't be happier' to be part of 'resistance cringe'

Actor Jon Cryer said on Sunday he was proud to be part of the “resistance cringe” after he was featured in the background of a news photograph from the “No Kings” protests this weekend. In a post on the social platform Bluesky, the “Two and a Half Men” actor highlighted the image, which was featured...

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

'Too close' to prioritise McLaren drivers as Verstappen continues charge

Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri says McLaren does not need to prioritise one driver over the other, as four-time world champion Max Verstappen continues to narrow the deficit to both.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Police minister defends use of rubber bullets on Melbourne protesters

Victoria's police minister has backed the police response to protests in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday, when demonstrators were hit with rubber bullets and pepper spray.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Sununu: Air travelers should 'pack your patience'

Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu, a Republican and former governor of New Hampshire, said Sunday that air travelers should “pack your patience” as the government shutdown drags on. “People should still plan on having their flights. But we always say, pack your patience, give yourself a little more time,” Sununu told Chris Stirewalt on...

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Pension giants announce £3bn of investment in UK private markets

Move comes ahead of summits that aim to strengthen relationships between institutional investors and policymakers

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK profit warnings rise as business blames trade tariffs and policy shifts

Shifting levies and taxes as well as regulation add to strains, with low consumer confidence also worrying many businesses

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Wild weather batters WA's far north with 'unusual' hailstorm

Wild weather hit the Kimberley over the weekend, with some residents witnessing hail falling on their lawns despite it being a 38-degree day.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

AI headshots are changing the way job seekers are seen and get hired in tough labor market

In a competitive job market, a good headshot can make a big difference. That's leading to a wave of AI headshots on LinkedIn and other hiring platforms.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Protests and food poisonings test Indonesian president's first year in office

Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Ukrainian drones strike Russian gas plant as Trump says Kyiv may have to give up land for peace

In an interview that aired on Sunday, President Donald Trump suggested that Kyiv may have to give up territory in exchange for an end to Moscow's more than 3 1/2-year invasion,in the latest of apparent reversalson how to pursue peace.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

China will soon have a new Five Year Plan. Here's how they have changed the world so far

Beijing's leaders are deciding on a blueprint that sets China's economic goals for the next decade.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

French police on manhunt after thieves steal royal jewels from Louvre

Robbers drop imperial crown but succeed to flee with 8 other artefacts, says prosecutor

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Americans are more worried about their chances on the job market under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

Some 47% of U.S. adults are “not very" or “not at all confident” they could find a good job if they wanted to, an increase from 37% when the question was last asked in October 2023.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Scientists question use of burns to cut bushfire risk

Dry winter conditions have resulted in extra fuel reduction burns in regional Victoria ahead of the fire season. But some scientists are asking if fuel burns are the best way to reduce fire risk.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Israel confirms strikes in Gaza after 'blatant violation' of ceasefire by Hamas

The Gaza ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel faced its first major test on Sunday, after the two sides exchanged fire and accused each other of violating the deal. Israel said it struck “dozens of Hamas terror targets” in response to the militant group’s “blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement this morning,” according to a...

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Tigers say there's no time to build momentum in short AFLW season

After a 0-7 start to the season, Richmond are starting to notch wins on the board. But it's too late for much momentum to build in the short women's season.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump calls Colombia president a ‘drug leader’ and vows to end US funding

Gustavo Petro had earlier accused administration of murder over its attacks on vessels in the Caribbean

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Virtual reality takes hospital patients to Australia's beauty spots

Leukaemia survivor designs a VR program to help patients travel to some of Australia’s iconic locations from their hospital beds

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

UK urges Israel to honour ceasefire and allow aid into Gaza

UK urges Israel to honour ceasefire and allow aid into Gaza UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has urged all parties to maintain the ceasefire, saying “the ceasefire must hold and humanitarian aid must get through to those in need”. “We call upon all parties to uphold President Trump’s peace plan to avoid any further bloodshed,” she added. Her statement comes after Israel launched new strikes on Gaza that killed dozens...

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

India backs Kohli to rebound after ODI duck against Australia

Virat Kohli failed to score in the opening men's ODI in Perth. However, his India teammates expect their ex-skipper to quickly recapture his best form.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Ceasefire violations in Gaza strain fragile truce between Israel and Hamas

On Sunday, there were major strains on the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which has only been in place for a little more than a week. Israel said it carried out strikes across Gaza in response to Hamas attacks on its troops, and announced it’s cutting off aid shipments into Gaza “until further notice.” Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Tel Aviv.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: Thieves steal priceless jewels from Louvre Museum

In our news wrap Sunday, a brazen daytime robbery took place at the Louvre Museum, Trump called Colombia’s president an “illegal drug leader” and said he is cutting U.S. aid to the country, and London police said they are investigating allegations that Prince Andrew asked a former bodyguard to dig up damaging information about the woman who accused him of sexual assault.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Last Ebola patient discharged in DR Congo, WHO says

Barring new cases, the patient's recovery kicks off a 42-day countdown to declaring the country's 16th outbreak over.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

How the Trump administration is dramatically reshaping education in America

In March, Trump signed an executive order to begin shutting down the Department of Education, though it would take an act of Congress to actually close it. In the meantime, the department is taking dramatic steps toward fulfilling a conservative vision of a reshaped primary and secondary education system. John Yang speaks with ProPublica investigative reporter Jennifer Smith Richards for more.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Polling Stations Close in Bolivia as Votes Counting Kicks Off

The polling stations set up in Bolivia began to close from 4:00 p.m. local time (8:00 p.m. GMT) after eight hours of voting in the unprecedented second round held this Sunday to elect the country’s president and vice president. RELATED: Bolivia Enters Electoral Silence Ahead of Presidential Runoff In several of the country’s nine regions, […]

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

What to know about lymphedema, a painful side effect of breast cancer treatment

The end of breast cancer treatment is cause for celebration, but for many patients, it can bring new challenges. Some studies show that up to 65% of women who undergo breast cancer surgery develop lymphedema, a painful swelling of tissue due to excess fluid retention. Ali Rogin spoke with two members of the nonprofit Lymphedema Education & Research Network to learn more.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Council motion may force caravan owners to find new parking spots

Queensland councils put forward a motion calling on the state government to implement strict laws on caravan street parking.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Scientists study rare bloom in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth

Wildflowers are blooming in the Atacama Desert, an inhospitable stretch of land west of the Andes Mountains that normally gets just 2 millimeters of rain every year. But this July and August, a rare alignment of conditions led to a beautiful, fleeting burst of color that has drawn tourists and scientists alike. William Brangham reports.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

UK unveils post-16 ‘V-level’ to tackle skills gap and boost growth

Higher education leaders warn new vocational qualification is not a ‘quick fix’ for defunding other forms of skills training

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

FirstFT: Trump warns Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms or be ‘destroyed’ by Russia

Also in today’s newsletter, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree ceasefire, and Apple’s iPhone upgrade proves a hit

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Morocco Approves Reforms To Broaden Youth, Women Political Participation

The Council of Ministers of Morocco, presided over by King Mohammed VI, approved this Sunday two draft laws aimed at simplifying the candidacy conditions for young people under 35 and strengthening female representation in Parliament. RELATED: Morocco Youth Protests Enter Fifth Day Amid Deadly Clashes These are the draft organic law relating to the House […]

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Police probing claims Prince Andrew tried to smear accuser

British police say they're probing claims that Prince Andrew asked an officer to dig up dirt for a smear campaign against his sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Gone bonkers': Tourists flock to world's biggest tractor

One year on from its opening, the orange icon has brought people from all over Australia — and the world — to WA's Midwest.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Johnson: 'No Kings' a 'stunt' for Democrats amid shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday said the “No Kings” protests against President Trump this weekend were a “stunt” created by Democrats because they needed “cover” amid the ongoing government shutdown. In an interview on ABC News’s “This Week,” Johnson suggested there was no need for Trump’s critics to join No Kings demonstrations this weekend,...

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill