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โWe have destroyed the Greensโ: third-party groups spent millions on ads to influence Australian voters. Some claim it worked
Money can buy peopleโs attention, one campaigner says, and if you โslap them in the face enough with a message, itโll stickโFull 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...
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United in Moscow, China and Russia spurn talk of a Trump โreverse Nixonโ
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 Musรฉe d'Orsay
Musรฉe d'Orsay is restoring Gustave Courbetโs 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 โBottle Capโ Come Off?ย
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:Chinaโs J-10 โDragonโ shows teeth in India-Pakistan combat debut
Skirmish is first test of Beijingโs military hardware against advanced western technology
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Locals dispute Indian claim Muridke mosque was โterror training campโ
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:Germanyโs 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 Armyโs 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 Moscowโs Red Square. RELATED: Foreign Leaders Arrive in Moscow for Russiaโs Grand Victory Day Military Parade The [โฆ]
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:โMade-in-Hong Kongโ goods can shine with right tech, funding: industry group
Federation of Hong Kong Industries says city โat a crossroadsโ but โnew industrialisationโ can be โmain engine for future economic growthโ.
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 โdoomed cause,โ Bulgariaโs 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, โright down the middleโ
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 Israelโs dehumanisation of Palestinians stokes the slaughter in Gaza
How Israelโs 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 Israelโs 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 Francisโ environmental priorities. Hereโs what we know so far.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Portugalโs 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 [โฆ]
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 Kirbyโs reputation for frank talking has won investor plaudits and helped boost the airlineโs 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 Chinaโs Critical Minerals Strategy
Myanmar is Chinaโs top source of raw rare earth elements. As conflict threatens that supply chain, Beijing is moving more directly to intervene in Myanmarโs 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.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Govt 'Effectively Dealing With' Shortage of Essential Medicine
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is effectively dealing with persistent shortage of essential medicine in health facilities across the country, President William Ruto has said.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Southern Africa: Archbishop's Response to the Election of Pope Leo XIV
[ACSA] On behalf of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, I welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV and pray intensely for him and for the Roman Catholic Church which he now leads.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Beyond Wishful Thinking: How to Build Lasting Youth Political Infrastructure
Can young people in the United States be at the center of a movement for multiracial democracy? Yes, but only if there is investment in long-term political infrastructure.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:The U.S. and China are set for icebreaker trade talks. Here's what to expect
Both sides have been looking for pathway to de-escalation, as the economic toll of tariffs have become increasingly difficult to ignore.
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