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This beautiful performance takes place at the end of a hospital bed

A South Australian theatre group has devised a new show, The Lensical, that provides young long-term patients with a thrilling bedside spectacle.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Israel kills 100 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn on Tuesday

Israel kills 100 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn on Tuesday Medical personnel in Gaza have told local media that 100 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes since dawn on Tuesday. Late Tuesday evening, local time, Israel targeted a camp housing forcibly displaced families west of Khan Younis, and also carried out heavy shelling on the Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City. Videos shared by local media show...

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

WATCH: Trump says he’s ‘not happy with Putin’ because ‘he’s killing a lot of people’

President Donald Trump acknowledged that his previous suggestions that he might be able to cajole Russia's president into bringing the fighting to a close and quickly ending the war in Ukraine has β€œturned out to be tougher.”

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Morning Mail: Marles aide β€˜in relationship with lobbyist’, Trump slams Putin β€˜bullshit’, to Russia, Pies prejudice

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. The vexed issue of how to regulate lobbying in Canberra’s corridors of power raises its head again today with our exclusive story revealing that Richard Marles’s chief of staff is in a long-term relationship with a lobbyist who works for defence companies. Australia...

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Sabalenka advances to Wimbledon semifinal after surviving huge scare

Aryna Sabalenka is forced to dig deep to set up a semifinal date against Amanda Anisimova after being pushed to the brink by world number 104 Laura Siegemund.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

US state department tightens cyber security after Marco Rubio impersonation

Imposter used artificial intelligence to pose as the secretary of state and contacted foreign ministers

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump says he will impose 50% tariff on copper imports

President Donald Trump said he will impose a 50% tariff on copper imports and suggested more steep sector-specific duties are on the way.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

How Can the Nonprofit Field Better Support Volunteerism?

Failing to invest in their volunteers costs nonprofits resources and capacity. But nonprofit staff, nonprofit organizations, and foundations can change that.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

My life as a footballer and global icon: Cristiano Ronaldo honoured in new Hong Kong museum

The CR7 Life Museum in Hong Kong promises an immersive experience about the life and times of the Portuguese footballer.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

No word of ceasefire as Netanyahu leaves White House after 2nd meeting with Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday met for a second time in two days with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Gaza as Trump's Middle East envoy said Israel and Hamas were closing their differences on a ceasefire deal.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Lucy suffered for a decade with a condition 'neglected for many years'

A new virtual hub and reduced medication costs are expected to make an "enormous difference" to women suffering from menopause and perimenopause symptoms.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trial set to start for Ballarat woman's accused murderer

The body of Hannah McGuire, 23, was found last year in a torched car and her ex-partner charged with the killing. He is today expected to plead not guilty before a jury.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

US envoy Steve Witkoff suggests Gaza ceasefire deal is close

Trump aide says Washington 'hopeful' a 60-day truce between Israel and Hamas can be reached by the end of the week.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump threatens to impose up to 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals 'very soon'

Trump suggested that those levies would not go into effect immediately, saying he will "give people about a year, year and a half"

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

TSA no longer requiring travellers to remove shoes for U.S. airport security checks

Air travellers racing to catch a flight at U.S. airports no longer are required to remove their shoes during security screenings, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Trump flags tariffs of 200pc on pharmaceuticals, 50pc on copper

Donald Trump flags a possible 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceuticals β€” one of Australia's biggest exports to the US β€” and says copper could be hit with a 50 per cent levy.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

American science is in crisis. It’s a great opportunity for Australia to snap up top scientists

As the US cuts science funding and international cooperation, Australia and other countries see a chance to capitalise on this American brain drain.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Some young people sexually abuse. Here’s how to reduce reoffending by up to 90%

New research out of Queensland shows there are rehabilitative ways to help reduce youth sexual crime - and youth crime overall.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

XFG could become the next dominant COVID variant. Here’s what to know about β€˜Stratus’

The WHO has classified XFG or β€˜Stratus’ as a variant under monitoring. It may well become the dominant variant globally very soon.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Greek and Roman nymphs weren’t just sexy nature spirits. They had other important jobs too

Nymphs offer us more than just stories of sexy nature spirits. They can reveal how ancient people thought about their world and connected with their landscape.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Can a pizza box go in the yellow bin – or not? An expert answers this and other messy recycling questions

Research shows most Australians believe they are good recyclers – but they’re often wrong. Here’s how to avoid common recycling mistakes.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Texas Flooding Signals Growing Extreme Weather Threats to Summer Camps

The deluge hit in the early morning hours of July 4. In the Hill Country region of central Texas, torrential rains triggered flash flooding that devastated communities along the Guadalupe River. Around 3 a.m., the river climbed about 1 foot every 5 minutes in Hunt, Texas, according to the National Weather Service. Water levels ultimately […]

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Action taken against over 50 practitioners in medicinal cannabis crackdown

AHPRA says poor prescribing practices and surging consumer demand are leading to "significant" patient harm, and releases new guidelines urging prescribers to put patient wellbeing above profits.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Treasury yields are little changed as traders focus on new Trump tariff announcements

U.S. Treasury yields rose as investors assess President Donald Trump's tariff letters threatening steep duties on several countries, including key allies.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Netanyahu discussing β€˜opportunities for peace’ in Gaza with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would meet with President Trump again on Tuesday to discuss Gaza.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Middle East: Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Donald Trump that he was putting the US president's name forward. The pair hailed their recent strikes on Iran's key nuclear facilities.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Here's a timeline of Trump's comments on Gaza

Here's a timeline of Trump's comments on Gaza After US President Donald Trump announced early in July that a 60-day ceasefire for Israel's war on Gaza was on the cards, people have been waiting with anticipation for the outcome of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House this week. Monday's discussions produced no reported breakthroughs, with talks expected to continue through...

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US building air bases and ammunition warehouses in Israel

US building air bases and ammunition warehouses in Israel Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 07/08/2025 - 20:16 The current projects total more than $250m, with future ones expected to exceed $1bn An Israeli soldier walks next to an army helicopter after it landed at Reim military base in southern Israel, on 12 May 2025 (Gil Cohen-Magen/AFP) Off The US is building new infrastructure for Israeli aircraft and helicopters,...

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Wildfires shut airport near Marseille in France

Wildfires near Marseille, France have forced the airport to close and injured nine firefighters.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump Issues Executive Order Targeting β€˜Unreliable’ Clean Energy Options

President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday that he said will β€œend taxpayer support for unaffordable and unreliable β€˜green’ energy sources” such as wind and solar. But it’s not clear whether the order will have much of an effect other than to underscore the president’s antipathy for those power sources. Some observers speculate this […]

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Kenya protests: 31 die in highest one-day death toll of year

The death toll from anti-government protests in Kenya surged to 31, which is the highest one-day death toll since protests began this year. The protests this year were fueled by a blogger's death in police custody.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

SpaceX heads to $400bn valuation in share sale

Deal places rocket and satellite group on par with the top 20 most valuable public companies in the S&P 500

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump 'not happy with Putin,' accuses Russian leader of throwing 'bulls---'

Trump has said the United States would resume weapons shipments to Ukraine to defend itself against Russia's invasion.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Don't hold your breath for big EU decision on Israel sanctions

The EU has many potential options for Israel sanctions, but few of them would find unanimity, as European capitals await foreign relations chief Kaja Kallas' big call on human rights.

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Timeline: Trump's remarks on the forcible transfer of Palestinians in Gaza

Timeline: Trump's remarks on the forcible transfer of Palestinians in Gaza Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Tue, 07/08/2025 - 17:56 The US president's comments have ranged from turning Gaza into a 'Riviera of the Middle East' to the US 'taking over' the enclave Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, hands a document to US President Donald Trump as they meet in the White House, on 7 July 2025 (Andrew...

Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye