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Video shows Pope Leo at White Sox World Series game

A video of Pope Leo XIV at the 2005 World Series game between the White Sox and the Houston Astros emerged Saturday, confirming his fandom for the Chicago baseball team. The first American pontiff in history was caught on camera as his face twisted when White Sox closer Bobby Jenks closed out a 5-3 win...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

India Warns Pakistan Over Ceasefire Violations in Kashmir

India accuses Pakistan of repeatedly violating the ceasefire agreement in Kashmir, prompting military readiness. Latest updates on border clashes and diplomatic tensions. Related: India and Pakistan Agree a Ceasefire India Issues Stern Warning to Pakistan Over Ceasefire Violations in Kashmir Indian authorities have issued a strong warning, emphasizing the need for decisive action against any […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

How India and Pakistan's military and nuclear capabilities compare

India and Pakistan have boosted their military capabilities since they clashed in 2019. As tensions rise between the nuclear-armed neighbours, this is how they stack up.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Betting odds still visible on AFL website after opting out

A self-exclusion gambling toggle on the AFL website does not stop users from seeing match odds, with one user calling the feature "tokenistic".

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Ghost mushrooms light up forests across NSW south coast

Glow-in-the-dark mushrooms transform parts of New South Wales into a spectacle reminiscent of the movie Avatar.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Teen 'hobbyists' caught with 5,000 ants sentenced over wildlife smuggling

Two teenagers have been sentenced after they were found with about 5,000 ants in their possession. While they claim it was an innocent hobby, Kenyan Wildlife officers say different.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

A woman who was incarcerated is helping others escape a cycle of crime

With Australia's female prison population on the rise, Tahlia Isaac is using her own journey to help other women rebuild after prison.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

The heart behind one of the most beloved relics from World Expo 88

The pagoda was built in Nepal over two years and involved more than a million hours of labour by dozens of Nepalese artisans and families.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

This restaurant was once a Sydney institution. It will soon be just a memory

With its oyster shell facade and cave-like interior, the Grotta Capri restaurant in Sydney's east was a nod to its Italian owners and the migrants that shaped modern Australia.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Why are Australians so obsessed with bΓ‘nh mi?

The bΓ‘nh mi was created in Vietnam after the arrival of French colonialists. Now it's a firm favourite for lunch across Australia.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Hegseth sparks fears as he moves to ax generals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s move to ax the size of the U.S. military's top ranks has triggered concerns of a political purge. Hegseth, who on Monday directed significant cuts to the U.S. military’s senior-most positions, has already fired several top leaders with no explanation. His latest plan could now eliminate roughly 100 generals and admirals, which he...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump β€˜has Israel’s back’, says US envoy amid visit snub concerns

Trump β€˜has Israel’s back’, says US envoy amid visit snub concerns US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has played down speculation that President Donald Trump is snubbing Israel by excluding it from his upcoming Middle East tour. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 12, Huckabee explained that Trump’s itinerary β€” which includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates β€” is shaped by a focus on economic ties, not a...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Do you like your Sunday quiz with a serving of sass? Let’s play … HARD!

It's time to prove your worth.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Vote of Filipinos in Australia could help seal fate of Duterte dynasty

Death threats and alleged crimes against humanity loom over the Philippines midterm elections, but in Australia the diaspora community is excited about online voting and Filipino democracy sausages.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Sunday shows preview: Trump signals more trade deals on horizon; first American pope elected

President Trump has recently discussed future trade deals with foreign partners amidst uncertainty about the global and national marketplace due to tariffs, which could cause consumer prices to skyrocket. This week, the White House secured its first agreement with the United Kingdom since the rollout of the β€œLiberation Day” levies. The deal will allow U.S....

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Will the truce between India and Pakistan resolve differences over Kashmir?

A ceasefire is agreed after four days of their most fierce military conflict in this century.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

To the mothers navigating the justice system this Mother’s Day: we see you and we honour you

We’ve watched you love fiercely, even when the world around you forgot what love looks likeTo the mothers navigating the justice system, whether behind prison walls or holding it down on the outside while someone you love is locked away, we see you.This is a love letter for you. Continue reading...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

β€˜Not a surprise’: what’s behind Australia’s egg shortage, and is it here to stay?

Consumers have shown a preference for free-range eggs, but those farming systems are more vulnerable to biosecurity risks like bird fluSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterGreg Mills knows his eggs. He has been working in the industry for more than 15 years: with the New South Wales department of primary industries; as an industry adviser to the national poultry welfare code; as a university lecturer on egg...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Labor wants to boost productivity. Does this mean Australians need to work even harder?

Productivity is down and it’s hurting the economy and your salary. Here’s how treasurer Jim Chalmers plans to try and fix thatAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA historic victory has delivered the Albanese government a mandate to shape the country and the economy based on Labor values.Simplistically, if the first term was all...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Labor’s clean sweep in Australian election suggests young male voters are bucking global trends. But why?

Labor’s massive electoral victory goes against trends across parts of the west, Asia and Africa, in which young male voters are leaning towards the right See our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen UFC president Dana White appeared on stage for Donald Trump’s victory address, he credited a string of controversial male influencers – the Nelk Boys, Theo...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

What challenges await Pope Leo?

The new pontiff has already given some hints about his priorities as head of the Catholic Church β€” among them are peace, climate change and technology. But abuse scandals will remain a hot-button issue.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israel 'sending soldiers to commit war crimes in Gaza', says former army chief

Israel 'sending soldiers to commit war crimes in Gaza', says former army chief The Israeli military’s former chief of staff has accused his successor of β€œsending soldiers to commit war crimes” in Gaza and torn intoIsrael’s government for β€œlosing touch with Jewish morality”. In aninterviewwith Israeli outlet Ynet on Thursday, Moshe Yaalon, who also served as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s defence minister between...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

India, Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire

Hours after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement, explosions were heard in Srinagar. Both India and Pakistan have accused one another of violating the truce. DW has more.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Bill Gates pledges to give away his fortune by 2045

Amid sweeping US foreign aid cuts, multibillionaire Bill Gates has said he will donate most of his wealth to meet urgent needs. He also slammed the role of fellow billionaire Elon Musk in ending critical aid programs.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Why Pope Leo chose his name: AI, workers’ rights, new Industrial Revolution

Pope Leo also suggested that he would follow the late Pope Francis' lead on his commitment to social justice.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump's crypto agenda is being threatened by his pursuit of personal profits

Some lawmakers who had shown a willingness to support crypto legislation are backtracking on concerns about President Trump's personal ventures in the space.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Powell may have a hard time avoiding Trump's 'Too Late' label even as Fed chief does the right thing

Central bank leaders have a long history of being too reluctant to raise or lower interest rates.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Pope Leo XIV sees AI as main challenge for humanity, explains link to his name

The new pontiff then visited the tomb of Pope Francis and a sanctuary south of Rome on his first trip outside the Vatican.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Federal judge warns Trump executive order not 'run around' for sanctuary cities ruling

A federal judge warned Friday that President Trump’s executive order seeking to withdraw funds from 16 sanctuary jurisdictions cannot be used to bypass his previous ruling blocking the effort. U.S. District Judge William Orrick said their β€œpre-enforcement standing” grants municipalities legal standing to interact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the manner they’ve chosen. ...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

The US and China are finally talking. Why now?

Economic pressures are forcing Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to seek an off-ramp in the trade war.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Explosions reported in Kashmir after India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement

Explosions were reported in the area of Kashmir controlled by India after the ceasefire took effect.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

At least 10 Palestinians arrested as Israeli forces raid West Bank towns

At least 10 Palestinians arrested as Israeli forces raid West Bank towns Israeli forces carried out a raid in the Al-Marj area of Qalqilya in the northern occupied West Bank, arresting several Palestinians, local sources told Al Jazeera Arabic. The operation came amid reports that settlers had earlier attacked Palestinian farmers in Khirbet Yarza, located east of Tubas. Following the settler violence, Israeli troops...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

In Philippines' midterm election, youth want dynasties out

As the country prepares to hold key midterm polls, many young voters say they want to see an end to the concentration of political power among long-entrenched political dynasties.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Pope Leo XIV lays out vision for his papacy and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

Pope Leo XIVlaid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifyingartificial intelligenceas one of the most critical matters facing humanity and vowing to continue with some of the core priorities of Pope Francis.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

India and Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire

Donald Trump claimed credit for reaching agreement after β€˜long night of talks’

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World