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This internationally award-winning Australian film has no script

Fwends is a uniquely Australian story that follows two 20-somethings who travel interstate to revive their long-distance friendship.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Family of suspect in Colorado firebomb attack held in immigration custody

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says authorities investigating if family knew of planned 'heinous attack'.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s new president?

Lee, the standard bearer for the left-leaning Democratic Party, is known for his populist style and humble beginnings.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

South Africa's hunt for 'Tiger' - alleged illegal mining kingpin

The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

On the hunt for Tiger, the fugitive linked to illegal South African gold mine where 78 died

The BBC tracks down people close to the alleged crime kingpin who escaped custody while awaiting trial.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Reeves to back Manchester-Liverpool rail link in transport spending boost

Chancellor lines up 113bn infrastructure investment package as part of next week’s government spending review

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Hegseth orders Harvey Milk's name stripped from ship

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth orders Harvey Milk's name stripped from ship amid Pride Month Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Navy to rename an oil ship named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk, a move that pointedly comes at the start...

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Lifesaver who founded club at dangerous NSW beach hangs up cap at 82

Col Laing became a surf lifesaver in 1958 and went on to found a club at a hotspot for rescues, but is now ready to leave North Entrance beach patrols to the younger generations.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Plan to shake up UK power market backed by group of peers

Supporters argue that β€˜zonal pricing’ reforms are needed to deal with national grid constraints

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

White House says family of Colorado fire attack suspect Solmani could be deported 'tonight'

Mohamed Soliman yelled "Free Palestine!" as he attacked with a flamethrower a group calling for the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas, officials say.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Clever cockies not only open bins, they can use water fountains too

The behaviour has spread among a mob of more than 100 sulphur-crested cockatoos that roost in the Western Sydney Parklands.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Syria says Israeli attack on Deraa causes β€˜significant’ losses

Israeli military says it shelled targets in Syria in response to a pair of projectile launches.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

FDA chief vows mifepristone probe

Presented by Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding β€” The Food and Drug Administration commissioner has committed to reviewing the abortion drug mifepristone after previously stating he had no plans to β€œtake action” on the drug. {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story FDA commissioner promises to investigate mifepristone Food and Drug Administration...

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Israel threatens to retaliate against Syria after missile attack

Defence minister Israel Katz warns β€˜a full response will come soon’ after two projectiles hit occupied Golan Heights

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Cameroon Tops List of World’s Most Neglected Displacement Crises

Cameroon has been ranked as the world’s most neglected displacement crisis, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council’s (NRC) annual report. The country overtakes Burkina Faso, which held the top spot for the past two years. A Crisis of Global Neglect The NRC’s ranking is based on three key criteria: Cameroon is home to over 1 […]

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

More than 2 dozen killed as Gazans again face gunfire outside humanitarian aid site

It's designed to deliver food to the most desperate, but for the third time in three days, Gazans faced gunfire outside a new humanitarian aid site. It comes as half a million Gazans are extremely food insecure and on the verge of famine. Nick Schifrin reports. A warning, images in this story are disturbing.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

'We advocated really hard': Why AFLW clubs wanted double-headers

GWS was surprised this year's AFLW fixture would feature no double-headers after being one of the "strong advocates" for the initiative.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Musk bashes Trump's 'abomination'

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Musk blasts Trump's big bill after leaving White House Billionaire Elon Musk ramped up his criticism of the megabill of President Trump’s tax cut and spending priorities, calling the legislation a β€œdisgusting abomination.” The Associated Press...

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

State board rejects University of Florida pick amid conservative backlash

The Florida Board of Governors rejected Santa Ono to serve as the president of the University of Florida on Tuesday amid backlash from conservatives over Ono’s past stances on diversity, equity and inclusion on (DEI) college campuses. The board, which oversees the state’s university system, voted 10-6 to block the former University of Michigan president...

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Wells Fargo has finally shed its dunce cap

But the chance to catch up to JPMorgan is probably gone forever

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The Memo: Musk drops bomb on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

Elon Musk dropped a rhetorical bomb on President Trump’s plans to pass a massive budget bill on Tuesday. Musk, the world’s richest man, excoriated legislation that Trump calls big and beautiful as β€œa disgusting abomination.” He also called the legislation β€œoutrageous” and β€œpork-filled.” Referring to members of the House who had passed the bill and...

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

WA quietly scraps $9.8m contract for anti-puppy-farming program

The government has cancelled a contract with software provider Seisma to develop a statewide digital pet registration portal, a key move in its fight against puppy farming.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

HRW Accuses Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels of Executing Civilians in Goma

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of executing at least 21 civilians in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, during February 22–23, 2025. Mass Killings in Kasika Neighborhood HRW reports that dozens of M23 fighters arrived in Kasika, Goma, on February 22, where they shot seven people in the head near Katindo […]

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

News Wrap: South Korean liberal leader wins presidential race

In our news wrap Tuesday, South Korea's liberal opposition leader Lee Jae-myung won the country's presidential race, Russian rockets blasted the Ukrainian city of Sumy killing at least four, the White House sent the first recessions package to Congress and Newark's mayor sued New Jersey's top federal prosecutor over his arrest outside of an immigration detention center last month.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Meta faces moment of truth

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story What to know about the FTC-Meta trial The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Meta have wrapped up a six-week trial over the Facebook and Instagram parent’s alleged social networking monopoly, leaving the final decision in the hands of the judge. Thibault Camus, Associated Press Thetrial, which came to...

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Venezuela’s National Assembly Approves Law to Join International Organization for Mediation (IOMed)

Venezuela’s National Assembly approves a law that allows the country to join the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), a new international body that seeks to resolve conflicts between nations peacefully and promote a multipolar world. Related: Venezuela to Propose Law for the International Mediation Organization, Maduro Says On June 3, 2025, Venezuela’s National Assembly held […]

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

New child protection laws pass SA parliament after late-night sitting

The South Australian government has passed new child protection laws, after securing enough support from the state's crossbench.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Former Israeli PM Olmert explains why he believes his country is committing war crimes

One of the strongest condemnations of Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza has come from its own former prime minister, Ehud Olmert, who served from 2006 to 2009. Last week, he wrote a scathing op-ed in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz with the headline β€œEnough Is Enough. Israel Is Committing War Crimes.” Geoff Bennett spoke with Olmert to discuss more.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

How Democratic and Republican mayors are teaming up to address the housing crisis

A bipartisan group of mayors and business leaders are teaming up to tackle housing and homelessness issues nationwide. They’re meeting as the Trump administration looks to slash assistance programs amid record-high homelessness. Amna Nawaz spoke with two mayors leading the effort, Long Beach, California, Mayor Rex Richardson, a Democrat, and Clearfield, Utah, Mayor Mark Shepherd, a Republican.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Ex-DOGE staffer: ‘I have no idea’ who was in charge

Billionaire Elon Musk has returned to his business ventures after leaving the White House and his role with the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. During Musk’s tenure in the Trump administration, DOGE was tasked with gutting the federal workforce and publicizing cost-cutting efforts. White House correspondent Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez spoke with a former DOGE staffer about his experience.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

South Korean leftwinger Lee Jae-myung wins presidential election

Democratic party candidate pledges to protect democracy after securing clear victory over conservative rival

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Nigeria: Violent Attack Left at Least 20 Killed in Benue State

At least 20 people have been killed during simultaneous attacks by unidentified gunmen on several communities in Nigeria’s north-central Benue state, police said on Tuesday. The attacks occurred late Sunday in communities within the Gwer West and Apa areas, said Udeme Edet, spokesperson for the Benue police. Edet said 12 people were killed in Apa […]

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Raskin launches probe of McIver charges in ICE facility scuffle

Rep. Jamie Raskin (Md.), the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, is launching an investigation into the charges filed against Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) and the mayor of Newark, N.J., saying the moves appears to violate Justice Department policy. McIver was charged last monthafter a scuffle with Department of Homeland Security officers outside an...

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Basketball legend Candace Parker on ‘The Can-Do Mindset’ and finding success

Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker knows a thing or two about success and how to achieve it. Since announcing her retirement last year after 16 seasons, the seven-time all-star and two-time MVP has stepped into a new role as an author. Amna Nawaz spoke with Parker about her first book, β€œThe Can-Do Mindset: How to Cultivate Resilience, Follow Your Heart, and Fight for Your Passions."

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea's presidential election ending months of political turmoil

The liberal opposition candidate has secured more than 49% of the votes in an election that has seen one of the country’s highest voter turnout, with approximately 80% of the 44 million eligible voters taking to the ballot boxes.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews