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‘Good Trouble’ protests against Trump’s deportations and health care cuts held nationwide

Protests and events against President Donald Trump's controversial policies that include mass deportations and cuts to Medicaid and other safety nets for poor people have started Thursdayat more than 1,600 locationsaround the country.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza

PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday's strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a "mistake".

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Wyden says Trump admin sitting on Epstein bank records: 'They’re refusing to investigate'

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) on Thursday slammed the Trump administration for not making deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's financial records available to Congress and the public. β€œBig news from my investigators on Epstein's sex trafficking operation: the Trump administration has an Epstein file detailing 4,725 wire transfers and almost $1.1 billion flowing through just one...

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Powell defends Fed’s management of $2.5bn headquarters refurbishment

Central bank chair has faced intense criticism from Trump administration over the project

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Live: Traders shrug off Fed worries to send US shares to fresh records

Traders have put aside concerns about the independence of the US central bank, with decent economic data sending Wall Street to yet another record high. Follow live.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump diagnosed with vein condition after noticing 'mild swelling' in his legs

U.S. President Donald Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing "mild swelling" in his lower legs and was found to have a condition common in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins, the White House said Thursday.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Grand slam finalist taking time out to 'rediscover the joy of simply living'

Ons Jabeur, the first Arab woman to reach one of tennis's grand slam finals, is taking time away from tennis, saying she hasn't felt "truly happy" on court.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Netflix posts earnings beat as revenue grows 16% in second quarter

Netflix posted an earnings beat Thursday, as revenue grew 16% during the second quarter of 2025.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Prosecutors recommend one day of prison for officer in Breonna Taylor death

Under President Donald Trump, the Justice Department has asked a judge to consider a significantly lighter sentencing.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Council faces $500k toxic waste clean-up EPA watched happen, mayor says

A furious Victorian mayor says it is "disgraceful" that the EPA monitored toxic waste being dumped on council land for years only to leave ratepayers to foot the $500,000 clean-up bill.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump diagnosed with β€˜chronic venous insufficiency’ after leg swelling

White House says Trump’s exam revealed a β€˜benign and common condition’, no serious underlying issues found.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pope expresses sadness after Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three

Israel's prime minister says it "deeply regrets that a stray ammunition hit" the Catholic Church of the Holy Family in Gaza City.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Israel Escalates Airstrikes on Syria Amid UN Security Council Emergency Meeting

Israel has launched new airstrikes against southern Syria and the Damascus area as the UN Security Council holds an urgent session to address escalating conflict and condemn attacks causing civilian casualties. Related: Syria on the Brink of Internal Explosion: Arson, Sectarian Massacres, and Forced Displacement Threaten the Social Fabric On July 17, 2025, Israeli fighter […]

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Morning Mail: Can Ley rebuild the Liberals? AFL faces gambling hit, Trump woes continue

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. Can Sussan Ley make the Liberals great again? Today we start a four-part series in which our political reporters ask whether she can survive the internal brawls and forge a more inclusive era of conservative politics. Talking of Maga, Trump supporters are burning...

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Women's marathon world record holder suspended

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich, who became the first woman to run under 2:10 for a marathon in Chicago last year, is provisionally suspended after failing a doping test.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Qantas apologises to customers abandoned mid-journey in a small outback town

Passengers abandoned mid-flight in the outback highlight that Australian flyers have few rights.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump set to open US retirement market to crypto investments

President preparing executive order to allow 401k plans to tap broad pool of alternative assets

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

CAIR-NJ applauds federal appeals court decision to stop deportation of Palestinian man

CAIR-NJ applauds federal appeals court decision to stop deportation of Palestinian man CAIR-New Jersey on Thursday applauded a federal appeals court after it stopped the deportation of an imam who was born in Palestine and has been in the US for nearly 30 years. Mohammed Qatanani is an imam in New Jersey who has been fighting a legal battle for exercising his First Amendment rights. In a statement, the civil rights...

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Issue-plagued $1.6 million hybrid electric fire truck off the road again

This hybrid electric fire truck was celebrated on arrival but questions remain over its value for money.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Why SA football legend Barrie Robran was one of the greats

Silky skills, versatility and an ability to make other players "look foolish without even looking" β€” Barrie Robran had it all, according to those who played football with him.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Donald Trump diagnosed with vein condition that causes leg swelling

US President Donald Trump undergoes a medical exam after noticing his legs swelling.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Man found dead in backyard on Mackay's Northern Beaches

Police found the man non-responsive after being called to the Dolphin Heads home for a welfare check.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

US Congress passes landmark bill to regulate stablecoins

Legislation will pave the way for banks to launch digital assets

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Lula Stands Firm: β€œNo Gringo Will Give Orders to This President” Amid U.S. Tariff Aggression

Brazilian President Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva rejects U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods, condemns foreign interference, and pledges to defend Brazil’s sovereignty and economic interests with dignity. Related: Brazil’s Government Accuses Eduardo Bolsonaro of Sparking U.S.-Led Trade War Against the Country On July 17, 2025, at the 60th Congress of the […]

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

US officials do not want to sell advanced AI chips to company run by UAE spy chief: Report

US officials do not want to sell advanced AI chips to company run by UAE spy chief: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 20:22 Some US officials are demanding new terms to a deal that would see 500,000 of Nvidia's most advanced AI chips go to UAE, citing China concerns Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers a keynote address during the Nvidia GTC Artificial Intelligence Conference at the SAP Center in San Jose,...

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Weekly news quiz: A diplomatic visit, stolen music and a stage alight

From a theft of unreleased Beyonce music to Albanese's Asian tour, it's been a big week in news. Test your knowledge.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Pogačar crushes rivals with stunning climb

Tadej Pogačar underlines his greatness with a crushing victory in the Tour de France's 12th stage up the fearsome Hautacam climb.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Top anti-corruption group flees El Salvador amid government crackdown

The rights group Cristosal says it has evacuated staff from El Salvador amid pressure from President Nayib Bukele.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Honoured Ukrainian dancers 'pass legacy on' as war continues

Three of Ukraine's most celebrated dancers have travelled from war-torn Kyiv to Australia to conduct a week-long traditional dance masterclass.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

β€˜Don’t tell me!’ Why some people love spoilers – and others will run a mile

Why do some of us crave surprise and suspense, while others find comfort in instant resolution? Here’s what psychology says.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

New Barbie with type 1 diabetes could help kids with the condition feel seen – and help others learn

Mattel’s new Barbie comes equipped with an insulin pump and wears a continuous glucose monitor on her arm.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Recent Violence Underscores Problems Facing Afghanistan’s Badakhshan Province

The geographic and social conditions that make Badakhshan difficult for the Taliban to control also make it difficult for any widespread unrest to spill out from the region.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

AI is now part of our world. Uni graduates should know how to use it responsibly

Using AI well is not as simple as typing questions into a chat function. There are widely recognised ethical issues, including bias, privacy and misinformation.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Rising seas threaten to swallow one of NZ’s oldest settlement sites – new research

For the iwi, protecting the burial site is about more than its archaeological value. It holds deeper significance through its connections to the land and stories.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Friday essay: β€˜nothing quite like it in the history of espionage’ – the Russian spies who pretended to be American

The Soviet β€˜illegals’ program trained and embedded spies who lived surreptitiously in the West – just like TV’s The Americans. Who were they, and did they really go away?

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)