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Wine and wilderness: a multi-day hike in South Australia’s Clare Valley
Completed last year and maintained by volunteers, the six-stage trail takes in vineyards, towns and bushland and can easily be broken into shorter walksGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email“If we’re going to see koalas today, it will be in the next few hundred metres,” my guide calls to me as we tackle stage two of the Clare Valley wine and wilderness trail.So far, flame robins have licked the trees just in front...
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Joel Cauchi called police 15 months before the Bondi Junction attack. Officers say it was a ‘missed opportunity’
Footage at inquest shows perpetrator talking calmly with police as his mother says it’s hard to get treatment ‘unless he does something drastic’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJoel Cauchi stands on the nature strip outside his parents’ tidy Queenslander home in Toowoomba, waiting for the police.On this day in January 2023, Cauchi is friendly and calm. He tells one of the officers: “I just...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Labor’s dominance means Anthony Albanese has a chance at an enduring legacy – but big challenges lie ahead
From huge debt and an unwieldy NDIS to stalled nature laws, the prime minister’s hardest task has only just begunSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOn the Saturday after he called the federal election, Anthony Albanese hosted members of the travelling media pack for an informal drink at the Lodge. There was light rain in Canberra, forcing an event...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:The rise and fall of Adam Bandt: the Greens leader who embraced a different approach to politics | Paddy Manning
The outgoing member for Melbourne understood if the Greens genuinely want to be a party of government they have to win lower house seatsFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe loss of Adam Bandt’s seat of Melbourne is a disaster for the Greens, but not for the reasons you might think.In...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:‘We have destroyed the Greens’: third-party groups spent millions on ads to influence Australian voters. Some claim it worked
Money can buy people’s attention, one campaigner says, and if you ‘slap them in the face enough with a message, it’ll stick’Full federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTV advertising continues to rack up large bills for political parties during federal election campaigns but third-party...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:United in Moscow, China and Russia spurn talk of a Trump ‘reverse Nixon’
The presidents of the two countries take aim at the US and its allies, accusing them of undermining peace and stability.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Watch the live restoration of Courbet's masterpiece at Musée d'Orsay
Musée d'Orsay is restoring Gustave Courbet’s A Burial at Ornans live. Art lovers can watch the process, led by Cinzia Pasquali, until mid-2026.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:The Japan-US Alliance: Has the ‘Bottle Cap’ Come Off?
Japan's security independence is advancing under the Trump administration, but Tokyo remains fully committed to the alliance. Will that dynamic hold?
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:China’s J-10 ‘Dragon’ shows teeth in India-Pakistan combat debut
Skirmish is first test of Beijing’s military hardware against advanced western technology
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Locals dispute Indian claim Muridke mosque was ‘terror training camp’
Residents of Muridke, Pakistan held Friday prayers at a bombed-out mosque that was targeted by the Indian military.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Trump suggests cutting China tariff rate to still-high 80% ahead of Switzerland talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other U.S. officials are set to speak with counterparts from China at a meeting in Switzerland this weekend.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:UK and Switzerland open way for direct rail link
Governments outline plan to encourage train companies to launch services that could cut journey time to five hours
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Top Liberian doctor struck off over qualification doubts
The head of Liberia's doctors' association has not provided proof of his medical degree, the regulatory body says.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Germany’s Merz softens skepticism of US role in NATO after meeting Rutte
After warning that NATO might not survive the year, new German chancellor now says transatlantic unity is back on track.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:World Leaders Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Red Army’s Victory Over the Nazis
The commemoration brought together government representatives from 27 nations. On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and representatives from 27 countries laid a floral wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after participating in the military parade on Moscow’s Red Square. RELATED: Foreign Leaders Arrive in Moscow for Russia’s Grand Victory Day Military Parade The […]
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Merz says Berlin back with voice in Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has met top EU officials, promising that Europe's biggest economy was back to help steer the bloc at a tough time.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:‘Made-in-Hong Kong’ goods can shine with right tech, funding: industry group
Federation of Hong Kong Industries says city ‘at a crossroads’ but ‘new industrialisation’ can be ‘main engine for future economic growth’.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Tunisia: Tunisia's Descent into Dictatorship: International Scrutiny Urgently Needed
[Civicus] Tunisia, once a democracy, has fallen into the grip of a dictator. A recent mass trial of critics of President Kais Saied, resulting in appalling sentences of up to 66 years, marks a new low point in an ongoing authoritarian crackdown.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:EU support for Ukraine is a ‘doomed cause,’ Bulgaria’s president says
The EU "continues to invest in a cause that, in my opinion, is doomed," Rumen Radev says on Europe Day.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:New pope will lead like Francis, “right down the middle”
The brother of Pope Leo XIV explains why the world will be watching the first American to lead the Catholic Church.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Israeli forces besiege home in Nablus
Israeli forces besiege home in Nablus Israeli forces besieged a home in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, targeting it with anti-tank missiles, Wafa news agency is reporting. According to the report, the Israeli army encircled a house in the eastern part of the city and fired several anti-tank rounds at it, as well as blocking ambulances from reaching the area. Wafa added that military reinforcements were deployed...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:How Israel’s dehumanisation of Palestinians stokes the slaughter in Gaza
How Israel’s dehumanisation of Palestinians stokes the slaughter in Gaza Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:45 From the prime minister to soldiers, Israelis are justifying their killing in disturbing language A Palestinian man reacts following an Israeli strike that hit Gaza City, 7 May 2025 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) Off As Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drew...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis was a passionate climate advocate. Will Pope Leo XIV continue his legacy?
Experts say that Robert Francis Prevost aligns closely with Pope Francis’ environmental priorities. Here’s what we know so far.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Portugal’s Ruling Conservative Coalition Leads Polls
Among those polled, however, 24% admitted they could still change their minds about which party to vote for on May 18. On Thursday, the Portuguese weekly Expresso published a poll showing that the ruling center-right coalition Democratic Alliance (AD) would lead with 32% of the vote in Portugal if elections were held now, while the […]
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:'Our position is very clear. It's a Russian war against Ukraine,' says Simion
In an Euronews and Euronews Romania exclusive, the AUR party leader, who won the first round of the Romanian presidential election repeat on Sunday, said Russia is waging war on Ukraine, but that Ukraine must respect international treaties and the rights of national minorities.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:United Airlines is rising above Newark chaos
Chief executive Scott Kirby’s reputation for frank talking has won investor plaudits and helped boost the airline’s shares
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:'I want Romania to maintain its pro-Western direction,' presidential hopeful Dan says
In a joint interview with Euronews and Euronews Romania, Dan, who came in second on Sunday's vote count, maintained his strongly pro-Western stances, especially on Ukraine, starkly contrasting with those of his opponent, George Simion.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:World leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV who opened pontificate with call for peace
Pope Leo XIV's pontificate appears to be one of peace and hope, as he called for a 'disarming and disarmed peace' in his opening address.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Can Youth Leaders and Police Stop Election Violence in Malawi?
[Nyasa Times] As Malawi edges closer to the 2025 tripartite elections, the specter of politically induced violence continues to cast a shadow over the democratic process. In this context, the recent meeting convened by the Inspector General of Police, Merlyne Nachulu Yolamu, with Directors of Youth from 18 political parties is a timely and commendable initiative. However, the lingering question is whether such...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Northern Myanmar Poses a Challenge to China’s Critical Minerals Strategy
Myanmar is China’s top source of raw rare earth elements. As conflict threatens that supply chain, Beijing is moving more directly to intervene in Myanmar’s civil war.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: UTME 2025 - JAMB Releases Results, Over 75 Percent Score Below 200
[Premium Times] This year, over two million candidates registered for the computer-based examination and over 1.94 million sat the examination held between 24 April and 5 May
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Trump signals openness to lowering China tariffs ahead of Switzerland talks
The president's social media post could signal movement that would ease fears among consumers, businesses and the markets.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Xi shows he wants to be close to Putin - but not too close
The relationship between China and Russia is no longer one of equals.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Chisale Back in Court Today Over Unexplained Wealth Charges
[Nyasa Times] Former presidential aide Norman Chisale is back back in the High Court in Lilongwe today as his trial over charges of unexplained wealth proceeds.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Crisis in the Wards - Malawi's Battle Against Childhood TB Crippled By Lack of Skilled Health Workers
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's fight against childhood tuberculosis (TB) is under serious threat as a critical shortage of skilled health workers in district hospitals continues to stall diagnosis and treatment of the disease among children.
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