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Iran supreme leader in first public appearance since Israel war

State TV showed footage of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei being cheered at a mosque ahead of a Shia festival.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Elon Musk says he has formed a new U.S. political party, the 'America Party'

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, suggests the new party would focus "on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts."

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

How North Korean operatives are infiltrating U.S. companies to fund weapons programs

This week, federal prosecutors charged four North Korean nationals with scheming to get hired by a U.S. company as remote workers and then steal nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency. It’s a relatively new North Korean threat: operatives using fake IDs and credentials to infiltrate American businesses. John Yang speaks with freelance investigative reporter Bobbie Johnson to learn more.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Israel's war on Gaza has exposed 'deep divide' within Brics, experts say

Israel's war on Gaza has exposed 'deep divide' within Brics, experts say As Brics gears up for itsannual summitin Rio de Janeiro next week,the group's reluctance to mobilise against Israel'swar on Gazahas left a gaping hole in its credibility as an institution purportedly meant to represent the Global South, experts and scholars have said. The failure of Brics to take a bold stance and build consensus in addressing a...

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Dream comes true for Belgian in emotional Tour de France scenes

Belgium's Jasper Philipsen claims the first stage of the Tour de France as Tadej Pogačar makes a safe start.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Rescuers search for missing children after Texas flood kills at least 32

The lost girls were attending a summer camp when the Guadalupe River burst its banks after heavy rains

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

What the U.S. has accomplished in 250 years of innovation and what’s next

President Donald Trump went to Iowa on Thursday to start the countdown to the nation’s 250th Independence Day next year. To mark the anniversary, the nonpartisan Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress is looking at 250 years of U.S. innovation. John Yang speaks with Glenn Nye, the center’s president and CEO, about the project.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Cole started creating art to decorate his mum's house. Now he's had his first solo exhibition

Cole White lives with Down syndrome and is often non-verbal — but through art, he has found a new way to express himself.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

What’s behind a thrifting boom among American shoppers

While thrift stores are nothing new, they’re becoming more popular as shoppers deal with rising costs of living and even in some cases earn a living as resellers. The secondhand clothing industry is projected to grow about three times faster than the overall apparel market. We hear from thrifters around the country and Ali Rogin speaks with Poshmark founder and CEO Manish Chandra for more.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Nine-year-old campers among dozens killed in Texas floods

Two nine-year-old campers are among dozens of people dead after river waters rose eight metres in just 45 minutes near their camp north of San Antonio.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

David Lammy first UK minister to visit Syria since 2011 uprising

David Lammy said he promoted transparency and accountability in a meeting with Syria's interim president Al-Sharaa.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

The Sydneysider with three of the world's most sought-after historical artefacts

From World War II's enigma machine, to a Stasi camera concealed in a flower box and even original letters from the James Bond author, this every day Sydneysider has plenty of spy memorabilia in storage.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Barn owls a hit in farm anti-poisons pilot project

With the imminent release of a review into the risks of rodent bait in Australia, an award-winning initiative uses barn owls as a natural alternative to controlling rats and mice on farms.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Netanyahu says Hamas changes to ceasefire ‘unacceptable’

Netanyahu says Hamas changes to ceasefire ‘unacceptable’ The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late on Saturday that the amendments proposed by Hamas to the Qatari ceasefire framework were "not acceptable to Israel", reported the Israeli daily Haaretz. Despite rejecting the changes, Netanyahu has agreed to move forward with negotiations. Israeli officials are expected to travel to Qatar on Sunday...

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Catfishing teens behind rise in homophobic attacks

Users of popular same-sex hook-up and dating apps are being targeted by violent offenders, but many victims fear reporting out of fears of exposure.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Queensland facing worst flu season in years with holiday 'surge' expected

So far this year, influenza cases are nearly 20 per cent higher than they were last year, and 2,800 cases were recorded in the last week alone — the highest weekly total of 2025.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Sick of paying for streaming services? These films and TV series are free

To mark the start of NAIDOC Week, we've collated some of the most joyous, dramatic and vital screen work from First Nation creatives (and it's all free to enjoy!)

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

GOP eyes redistricting in Ohio and Texas as it looks to bolster slim majority

Republicans are eyeing potential redistricting opportunities in Ohio and Texas as they seek extra cushion to protect their thin majority in the House next year. In Ohio, redistricting laws mandate a redraw ahead of 2026 because the last map passed without bipartisan support. And in Texas, redistricting could be added to an upcoming special session...

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

The Dalai Lama turns 90 and delivers Tibetan Buddhists an answer

To Tibetans all over the world, His Holiness is a hugely important spiritual and political leader.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

How Aboriginal-Filipino rapper DOBBY found his voice

When Aboriginal-Filipino rapper DOBBY made his ARIA award-winning album Warrangu: River Story, it set him on a journey of spiritual self-reflection. Now he's using his voice to send a powerful message around climate, racism and injustice.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Gill creates Test history as India dominates England at Edgbaston

New Indian skipper Shubman Gill follows up his first innings double-ton with a 150 as India dominates England.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Elon Musk launches new America Party

Musk's new party might focus on picking up House and Senate seats in the midterm elections next year. He is not the first person trying to break the United States' two-party system.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israeli occupation hinders state control: Lebanon president

Israeli occupation hinders state control: Lebanon president Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun met with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Beirut, following Lammy’s visit to Syria, the presidency said on Saturday. During the talks, Aoun stressed that the current regional tensions require the continued presence of Unifil in southern Lebanon to help implement UN Resolution 1701. “The continued Israeli occupation of...

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US completes deportation of eight men to South Sudan after weeks of legal wrangling

The Department of Homeland Security says the US has deported to South Sudan eight migrants who had been held for more than a month by the US at a military base in Djibouti.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Sunday shows preview: Trump signs ‘big, beautiful bill’ into law; 'No progress' made on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

President Trump scored a significant legislative win this week by signing the “big, beautiful bill,” a massive reconciliation package that will extend the 2017 tax cuts and features cuts to Medicaid, which will likely be the focus of this week's Sunday shows. The president signed the bill at the White House on the Fourth of...

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Firefighters across Europe battle wildfires as blazes continue in Germany, Greece and Turkey

Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of heatwaves in Europe to climate change, warning that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The dynasty that has dominated Thailand may have run out of power

Paetongtarn Shinawatra is a photogenic, wealthy daughter of a powerful political family that has been at the top of Thai politics. But now she has fallen from grace.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Beshear on potential White House bid: 'I’ll think about it after next year'

Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) said he’ll consider a 2028 White House bid in an article published Friday while seething over the “big, beautiful bill” backed by Republicans in Congress. “Two years ago, I wouldn’t have considered [running for president]. But if I’m somebody who could maybe heal and bring the country back together, I’ll think...

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Who will monitor Iran’s nuclear activities?

The International Atomic Energy Agency pulled all its inspectors out of Iran.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Seven days, seven docos: Indigenous documentaries to watch this Naidoc Week – and most are free

From an ‘electrically powerful’ look at the final chapter of Adam Goodes’ AFL career to a must-see portrait of Gurrumul, along with Australia’s ‘greatest protest movie’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThere are many things to do during Naidoc Week, which runs across the country from 6 July. If you’re not up for venturing outside, you can still celebrate the culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Sussan Ley must fight to return the Liberal party to the broad church that embodies Australia’s enduring values | Arthur Sinodinos

The risk for parties that go too far in one direction is to cede too much ground to their opponentsRead Judith Brett in Where to for Australia’s centre rightGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastReports of the death of the Liberal party are much exaggerated. There is a mountain to climb but should the incumbents stumble badly, the Coalition is the only viable governing option. In Australia,...

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Will the Tasmanian election put an end to the island’s parliamentary chaos?

While the electorate will be hoping for a more stable result, it’s again unlikely either major party will be given a majorityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe last Tasmanian state election, in March 2024, produced a very unstable situation – not just a hung parliament, but a parliament where no party was close to a majority. So the state...

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Station to station: first look at the Metro Tunnel set to revolutionise Melbourne travel

Exclusive: As the long-awaited rail line prepares to launch, here’s how it will transform the city and what it means for commutersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor nearly a decade, deep beneath Melbourne, tunnel boring machines and construction crews have been quietly reshaping the city, through the creation of the Metro Tunnel.Three new...

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Unburied treasure: Viking hoard found by Scottish detectorist comes to South Australia

In a ‘bizarre’ coincidence, an Adelaide company made the metal detector used to unearth the Galloway hoard, which is to be exhibited in the SA MuseumGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn AD900, marauding Vikings buried a hoard of treasure – jewellery, gold, silver and more – in Scotland. It wasn’t until 2014 that it was unearthed.Metal detectorist Derek McLennan was prospecting in a ploughed...

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

As the world grows more unpredictable, Australia’s defence should be focused on people, not purchases | Julianne Schultz

Activating real civic resilience could be a KPI for the prime minister’s progressive patriotism, rather than spending billions more on big, shiny machinesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians have long taken some comfort in the protection afforded by geography and the tyranny of distance. It was an article of faith that Australia...

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia