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The National Anti-Corruption Commission turns 2 - has it restored integrity to federal government?
The NACC marks its second anniversary as the nationโs federal corruption buster. It has assessed over 4,500 complaints and launched more than 40 investigations.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:
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The National Anti-Corruption Commission turns 2 โ has it restored integrity to federal government?
The NACC marks its second anniversary as the nationโs federal corruption buster. It has assessed over 4,500 complaints and launched more than 40 investigations.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:New laws to make it harder for large Australian and foreign companies to avoid paying tax
From this week, large companies including BHP, Apple and Meta will have to publish detailed tax information to stamp out tax avoidance.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Our memories are unreliable, limited and suggestible โ and itโs a good thing too
Memories are constantly revised in acts of recollection. They are moulded by new information, beliefs and emotions, and other peopleโs versions of events.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:What did ancient Rome smell like? Honestly, often pretty rank
We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, thereโs evidence of perfumes, incense and even deodorants.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Gum disease, decay, missing teeth: why people with mental illness have poorer oral health
Poor mental health can lead to poor oral health โ and vice versa. Hereโs what can be done to tackle this problem.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Farming within Earthโs limits is still possible โย but it will take a Herculean effort
Flexitarian diets and breeding better livestock can make farming more sustainable. But it will take much more to farm within the planetโs limits
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Evacuation orders and delays across rail network as wild weather smashes NSW
Multiple emergency warnings from NSW SES remain in place between the South Coast and Central Coast, after powerful winds and heavy rain overnight.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:โShit in, shit outโ: AI is coming for agriculture, but farmers arenโt convinced
Investors are sinking billions into high-tech agriculture systems, but farmers are still waiting for simple, adaptable and reliable tools.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:How the โrebel allianceโ took on Starmer over welfare โ and won
Plans to cut 5bn from Britainโs spiralling benefits bill lie in tatters after U-turn
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:International students are critical to US colleges. See which schools could be hit hardest by a ban
As the Trump administration announces sweeping changes to make it more difficult for colleges and universities to welcome international students, some schools are more vulnerable than others to the drops in enrollment that could result. About 1 million international students with visas were enrolled in U.S. institutions as of fall 2023, according to The Hechinger [โฆ] The post International students are critical to US...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Tesla shares tumble after Trump says DOGE should look at Elon Musk's subsidies
Musk, who supported Trump's campaign and also served as an adviser to the White House, has criticized the tax and spending bill the president is pushing.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Gold Mine Collapse in Sudan Leaves 11 Dead and 7 Injured
Authorities reported that the mine had previously been ordered closed due to safety risks. At least 11 people died and seven were injured following the collapse of a gold mine in the Houeid area, between the cities of Atbara and Haya, in the Red Sea state of northeastern Sudan. RELATED: Sudanese Refugee Crisis in Chad [โฆ]
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Former ONS head was allowed to act โwithout check or balanceโ, says senior MP
Committee probes UK Statistics Authorityโs role in overseeing Sir Ian Diamond, who resigned as national statistician in May
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Saudi Arabia's oil exports soar as kingdom tries to claw back market share
Saudi Arabia's oil exports soar as kingdom tries to claw back market share Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 07/01/2025 - 19:35 The oversupply in oil markets helped keep energy prices subdued during Israel-Iran conflict An oil plant in the desert between Riyadh and Haradh in Saudi Arabia, on 14 January 2025 (Valery Hache/AFP) Off Saudi Arabiaโs oil exports soared in June as the kingdom tries to claw back market share from...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:New evidence suggests Russian forces shot down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243
An Azerbaijani news outlet released evidence Tuesday suggesting the Russian military ordered the 2024 missile strike on Flight 8243, causing a crash in which 38 passengers died and another 29 were injured.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Kim Jong Un shown honouring soldiers killed while fighting for Russia
North Korea President Kim Jong Un was shown honouring coffins of soldiers killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Germany launches insurance crackdown on Russian โshadow fleetโ
Berlin increases controls on vessels heading eastward through the Fehmarn strait
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:As Sea Levels Rise, an Island Nation Creates an Escape Route
The small island nation of Tuvalu is being swallowed by the sea. With just around 10,000 residents, this Pacific network of reef islands and atolls has seen sea levels rise around 6 inches over the past three decadesโone and half times the global average. Tides are projected to climb another 6 inches by 2050, which [โฆ]
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Apple sues former Vision Pro employee for allegedly stealing 'thousands of documents' before joining Snap
Apple has accused a former engineer for its Vision Pro headset computer of stealing trade secrets before starting a new job at Snap, according to a lawsuit.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:UN Rapporteur Accuses Multinationals of Profiting from Israeli Genocide
Among the main beneficiaries are investment giants like BlackRock and Vanguard, which finance Israelโs arms industry. Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, has accused Israel of turning its occupation policies in Gaza and the West Bank into an economy fueled by genocide, supported by the complicity of major multinational corporations. [โฆ]
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Israeli settler set fire to hundreds of olive trees in the West Bank
Israeli settler set fire to hundreds of olive trees in the West Bank Hundreds of olive trees were destroyed after Israeli settlers set fire to large swathes of agricultural land in the Palestinian village of Duma, south of Nablus, according to officials cited by the Wafa news agency. Head of the village council, Abdullah Ziyada, said settlers from the Yitzhar settlement set fire to fields along a bypass road. Although...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Rachel Reeves faces ยฃ5bn fiscal hole after welfare reform U-turn
Chancellor is being pushed to bend her rules on borrowing to fund higher spending
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Turkish magazine condemned for allegedly depicting caricatures of Prophet Muhammad
Turkish magazine condemned for allegedly depicting caricatures of Prophet Muhammad Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 07/01/2025 - 19:03 The editor-in-chief of satirical publication Leman Magazine denies the accusations, saying the image has been intentionally misread Protesters hold placards as they demonstrate against Leman Magazine following allegations it had published a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad, outside Taksim...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Royals attend ceremony celebrating 25th annivesary of รresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden
'A permanent connection, this creates prosperity and positive development in the รresund region,' Denmark's Minister for Transport said.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Web giant Cloudflare to block AI bots from scraping content by default
Starting Tuesday, every new web domain that signs up to Cloudflare will be given the option to allow โ or block โ AI crawlers.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:A Sensory Journey through Essential Caribbean Ingredients
Below, discover the core ingredients that every Caribbean kitchen relies onโand the stories they tell. Foundation Staples: Rice, Yuca & Plantain These versatile carbohydrates form the backbone of countless dishes, providing both substance and cultural significance. From Sea to Plate: Fresh Fish & Seafood Surrounded by ocean, Caribbean islands celebrate the seaโs bounty in every [โฆ]
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Macron has 'substantial' phone call with Putin, their first direct talks since September 2022
Macron and Putin held regular discussions around the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Macron visiting Putin in Russia in February 2022, but dialogue eventually stalled.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:‘Diddy’ trial jurors ask to review Cassie’s testimony during deliberations
The jury deliberating at Sean โDiddyโ Combsโ sex trafficking trial has asked to review critical testimony from one of the prosecutionโs most important witnesses.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Solar Power Brings Light and Resilience to Conflict-Hit Goma Neighborhood
In the heart of eastern Congoโs conflict zone, the Ndosho neighborhood of Goma is experiencing a quiet transformation powered by the sun. Once a displacement camp with just 3% electricity access, Ndosho now thrives under a 1.3-megawatt solar mini-grid installed by Nuru, a Congolese-American energy company whose name means โlightโ in Swahili. The solar grid [โฆ]
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Palestinian man dies of malnutrition due to Israeli siege on Gaza
Palestinian man dies of malnutrition due to Israeli siege on Gaza A 29-year-old Palestinian man has died as a result of severe malnutrition inGaza, with theIsraeliauthorities' continued blockadecompounding the humanitarian catastrophe in the besieged enclave Ayoub Abu al-Hussain died on Monday at theKuwait Specialised Field Hospital in Rafah, in the south of the Gaza Strip. Photosandvideospublished show the man in a...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:South Africaโs Eastern Cape Flood Death Toll Rises to 102 as Search for Missing Children Continues
The official death toll from the catastrophic floods that struck South Africaโs Eastern Cape earlier this month has risen to 102, with two children still missing, according to the latest update from provincial authorities. The floods, triggered by a cold front on June 9โ10, devastated communities in the OR Tambo and Amathole districts, sweeping away [โฆ]
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Senate pulls AI regulatory ban from GOP bill after complaints from states
A proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Polandโs tit-for-tat border checks further weaken Schengen
World's largest free-travel zone is increasingly threatened by supposedly temporary measures to curb migration.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:What Israelโs attack on Iran means for the future of war
Blurring the line between preemptive and preventive strike risks sending the world into a state of perpetual war.
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