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Grattan on Friday: Bitter struggle in Liberals for likely poisoned chalice, as Jacinta Price defects from Nationals
With both the Liberals and Greens now leaderless, the race is on to refresh the leadership before the new parliament sits.
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Second Black Smoke at the Conclave: The World Still Awaits a New Pope
The second black smoke emerged this Thursday from the Sistine Chapel, indicating that the cardinals have yet to reach a consensus to elect the successor of Pope Francis in the conclave that began on May 7. Related: Cardinals Begin Day 2: Vatican Conclave Continues Search for Next Pope Since May 7, cardinals gathered in the [โฆ]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Indian border cities sound blackout sirens
Pakistan has said Indian drone strikes killed one civilian, while adding it intercepted dozens of more drones. India, in turn, said it had "neutralized" a Pakistani attempt to hit military targets.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Romaniaโs nationalist candidate reaches out to Orban and Hungarian minority
Romaniaโs Hungarians voted against hard-right candidate George Simion in the first round of the presidential elections, but in a Euronews and Euronews Romania exclusive, Simion appears to offer them an olive branch as the decisive voting day looms.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:North Korea carries out short-range missile test, says Seoul
Thursday's launch may have tested the performance of weapons Pyongyang intends to export, according to the South Korean military.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Dรญaz-Canel Highlights the Heroic Role of the USSR in the Great Victory Against Fascism on its 80th Anniversary
In an exclusive interview for Cubavisiรณn and RT in Spanish, Cuban President Miguel Dรญaz-Canel reaffirms that the Soviet Union saved humanity from fascism and denounces attempts to distort history. Related: Cuban President Diaz-Canel Highlights Biotech Cooperation During Visit to Russia On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Great Patriotic War [โฆ]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:In Pictures: Final five designs shortlisted for Queen Elizabeth II national memorial
A final shortlist of designs for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II have been unveiled. The competition has been hailed as one of the most significant design initiatives in modern British history. The final design is expected to be revealed in 2026.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Pakistan says it shot down 25 drones fired by India
Pakistan said on Thursday it shot down 25 drones from India in its airspace, while India said it "neutralized" Pakistan's attempts to strike military targets with drones and missiles, as fighting spread between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Why local assemblies of bishops could revolutionise the conclave
The synod-based transformation of the church that will influence the conclave could become a test of the integrity of 21st century Catholicism.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Toward a Purpose of Transformation: A Conversation with Dimple Abichandani
A conversation on transforming philanthropy with author and philanthropic leader Dimple Abichandani.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Myanmar quake relief hindered by air strikes, UN funding shortfall: โjunta is in the wayโ
Myanmarโs junta is conducting air strikes after a deadly earthquake, despite a ceasefire, while a US$275 million UN aid appeal has received only US$34 million.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Trumpโs policies under fire as more businesses blame US than China for trade war: report
The majority of business leaders surveyed believe tariffs are a major threat and that the US should be first to de-escalate.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Chinese son, 51, attracts admiration for carrying elderly mum on his back in baby sling
Dutiful middle-aged man who takes paralysed 88-year-old mother on special trips suffers back trouble as result of his efforts.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Beyond Dialogue: Igniting Racial Justice in a Shifting Political Landscape
In Puerto Rico, Black philanthropic executives from the US mainland, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean came together to build a stronger international racial equity movement.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 8th โ Midday
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Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Watch: Moments past conclaves elected new popes
See the moments previous popes were elected by conclaves past, from 1939 to 2013.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:In Southern Arizona, Community Opposition to Mining Grows in Towns That Once Depended on the Industry
This story is co-published withArizona Luminaria, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to community-centered reporting. MAMMOTH, Ariz.โWhen Hector Denogean Sr. got his first paycheck from his new job at the Christmas copper mine in 1979, he felt like the richest 18-year-old this side of the Galiuro Mountains. His first purchase was a set of vinyl records; six [โฆ]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Astana hosts major military parade for WWII 80th anniversary
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev led commemorations marking 80 years since the end of World War II with a major military parade in Astana on Wednesday.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Vladimir Putin welcomes China's Xi Jinping in Moscow ahead of Victory Day
The Russian president applauded China and Russia's partnership and called "the combat brotherhood" of the two nations a key pillar to its strategic cooperation, as Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine continues.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Why Gen X is the real loser generation
Donโt cry for millennials or Gen Z. Save your pity for those in their 50s
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Keating savages Albanese and Labor โfactional lightweightsโ after Husic and Dreyfus pushed from cabinet
Former prime minister says dumping of Ed Husic was โappalling denialโ of his โdiligence and applicationโGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer Australian prime minister Paul Keating has savaged Anthony Albanese and โfactional lightweightsโ within the Labor party over moves to dump ministers Ed Husic and Mark Dreyfus from cabinet, calling the decision unfair and disrespectful.Jostling between...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:COP30 must heed the elephant in the room: fossil fuelsย
Oil, gas and coal cause three-quarters of global emissions. Why are they nowhere to be seen on the Belรฉm climate summit's agenda? The post COP30 must heed the elephant in the room: fossil fuels appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:How Chinaโs self-sufficiency drive is dividing the global tech ecosystem
Countries need to be ready for a world of bifurcated supply chains and data flows, economist Gary Ng says during a panel hosted by the Post.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Nintendo forecasts sales of 15 million Switch 2 consoles as it gears up for launch
Nintendo said it expects to sell 15 million units of its new Switch 2 console in the fiscal year ending March 2026.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong ferry disaster survivor says life jackets locked away before sinking
Philip Chiu, whose sister died in the 2012 tragedy, becomes first witness to provide verbal testimony at coronerโs inquest.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:South China Sea: PLA blocks Philippine warship in move Manila calls โrecklessโ
Beijing warns neighbour to stop โprovocative actsโ after halting vessel near disputed Scarborough Shoal, while Manila decries โharassmentโ.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:The EU wants to end all Russian gas imports. Moscow's friends in the bloc say it's a 'serious mistake'
Russia's friends in Eastern Europe say EU plans to end all Russian gas and energy imports are tantamount to "economic suicide" and a threat to energy security.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Eviction of Hong Kong teacher on hold as she mounts challenge against authorities
Teacher insists checks by Housing Department to see if she lived in one-person public flat overlooked her long daily hours away from home.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Global turmoil has at least one beneficiary: currency traders
The foreign-exchange market has been reinvigorated by recent events
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Jacinta Nampijinpa Price defects to Liberals and hints she could contest partyโs deputy leadership
Northern Territory senator switches from Nationals to Liberals where she believes she can be more โeffectiveโ in fighting for โbest interests of all AustraliansโAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe firebrand Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has defected to the Liberals and hinted she could contest the partyโs...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: AfD party's 'extremist' label suspended
The far-right party launched an appeal against the "extremist" classification by the domestic intelligence agency. Berlin's new government is marking VE Day and the end of WWII. DW rounds up the latest news from Germany.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Why Hong Kongโs interbank rate at 30-month low is a relief for homeowners, companies
Hibor-linked mortgage borrowers will save about US$40 per month after the one-month interbank rate fell by almost 1 percentage point.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Dollar demand shrinks with tariff tug-of-war
Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Dollar demand shrinks with tariff tug-of-war David Goldman analyzes the rally of Asian currencies amid mounting US tariff threats, arguing that a structural shift in global trade patterns away from US-centered supply chains is weakening [โฆ] The post Dollar demand shrinks with tariff tug-of-war appeared first on...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Antisemitic incidents surge across Europe and the world, ADL's J7 Task Force report shows
Cases of antisemitism have risen dramatically in Germany and elsewhere, as Europe marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:No surrender to tech oligarchs: EU must build alternative social media platforms
We can put an end to exploitative and toxic business models that threaten not only mental health but also our democracies. If X, Meta and TikTok do not play by our rules and are damaging to our citizens, we need to consider a full suspension on these platforms, as it happened in Brazil, write the Socialists & Democrats.
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