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Australia is set to be a renewables nation. After Laborโs win, thereโs no turning back
Under a Labor government, coal and gas have a fast-declining role to play in Australiaโs energy mix โ and nuclear has none at all.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:
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While the Liberals haemorrhaged, the Nationals held their own. Is it time to break up the Coalition?
The Nationals are the great survivors of Australian politics. This election only increased their power.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:CrowdStrike announces 5% job cuts, says AI is 'reshaping every industry'
CrowdStrike, which has found gains from artificial intelligence in sales, recruiting and other areas, is cutting about 5% of its workforce.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:France and Germany to set up joint security council
Paris hopes Chancellor Friedrich Merz will bring new dynamism to European defence projects
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Land for long-awaited housing project becomes homeless campground
The site of a regional social housing project promised seven years ago has become a squat for the homeless in Bendigo, Victoria.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa
The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Gaza: UN experts warn of 'annihilation' by Israeli strikes
A group of more than 20 United Nations experts said world leaders faced a decision "to remain passive and witness the slaughter of innocents or take part in crafting a just resolution" to the crisis in the Middle East.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Two Israeli reserve soldiers wounded in West Bank shooting
Two Israeli reserve soldiers wounded in West Bank shooting Two Israeli reserve soldiers were left wounded on Wednesday in a shooting at Rehan crossing near the city of Jenin in the West Bank, Haaretz reported on Wednesday. Israeli forces said in a statement that they are still pursuing the shooter. Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria regional council, said that he expects the government to "flatten the Jenin refugee camp"...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:3 former Memphis police officers acquitted in state trial over fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
Three former Memphis officers were acquitted Wednesday of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating ofTyre Nicholsafter he ran away from a traffic stop in 2023.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Trump says it’s a ‘disservice’ that U.S. doesn’t celebrate WWII victory at swearing-in for China ambassador
President Donald Trump noted that World War II allies are spending the week celebrating the warโs end with parades and other festivities.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:This married couple wrote a smutty lesbian horror novel together
Mikaella and Onjuli met 13 years ago: one was couch-surfing across Europe; the other was living in Bristol and had a sofa. Now they're married and write smutty books together.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Appeals court rules that Rumeysa Ozturk should be moved to Vermont
Appeals court rules that Rumeysa Ozturk should be moved to Vermont A federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday that Tufts University PhD candidate Rumeysa Ozturk must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont in a blow to the Trump administration. Ozturk was detained by immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agents on 25 March. She is one of several foreign students in the US on legal visas who have been arrested by...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Iranian terror suspects โtargeted Israeli embassy in Londonโ
Cell was in final stages of planning for attack on Israeli diplomatic mission, people familiar with investigation say
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Australia's best sports rights in the hands of a Soviet-born, former oil tycoon
He lives opposite British royalty. He's on Ukraine's sanctions list. His company is backed by Saudi petrodollars. Now he's taking over from Rupert Murdoch as the new owner of Foxtel. Who is Len Blavatnik and what does he want with Australia's sports rights?
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:US wants UK military to focus more on Europe and away from Asia
Pentagon believes British should place more emphasis on their own region in policy shift from Biden administration
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Surge in demand leaves vulnerable Australians without a ride
One of Australia's largest community transport providers is turning away new clients in Queensland as surging demand and rising vehicle costs strain the service.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Why Beijing Is Worried About Chinese Peopleโs โWell-beingโ
Chinaโs leaders worry about how to keep society stable as more people struggle to manage the stress of daily life โ and a few lash out with acts of horrific violence.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:80 years after the end of World War Two: Is the US turning its back on Europe?
World War Two ended in Europe 80 years ago. Since then, the US has ensured security in Europe. But Donald Trump is now calling this arrangement into question.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Conclave kicks off with black smoke after fractious week of lobbying and intrigue
The world's gaze is now on a single chimney affixed to the Sistine Chapel.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Pandora warns U.S. tariffs will spark sweeping jewelry price increases
Danish jewelry brand Pandora warned of significant price spikes in the affordable jewelry industry if President Donald Trump's proposed tariff hikes take effect.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope elected in 1st conclave vote
Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signaling that no pope had been elected as 133 cardinals opened the secretive, centuries-old ritual to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Conclave: Cardinals fail to agree on new pope in first vote
Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, cardinals began meeting in the Sistine Chapel to elect his successor. The first vote of the conclave resulted in black smoke and no new pope.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Ukraineโs war lessons for India
India, the worldโs largest democracy, has stayed on the sidelines while Ukraine fights on the front lines to defend democratic values and the international order against an imperialist Russia. Moscow seeks to subjugate and colonize Ukraine, as it has done for centuries, but Ukraine has resisted fiercely and is now bringing the fight to Russia. [โฆ] The post Ukraineโs war lessons for India appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Lawmakers want to rein in citizen ballot initiatives with new requirements
Citizen activists could find it harder to get initiatives on next year's ballot in some states.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Israeli soldiers kill 20-year-old at West Bank City of Hebron checkpoint
Israeli soldiers kill 20-year-old at West Bank City of Hebron checkpoint Israeli military killed a 20-year-old Palestinian man at one of the checkpoints at the south of the city of Hebron in the West Bank, reported Wafa news agency on Wednesday. The report says that soldiers manning a checkpoint at al-Fahs junction opened fire at Abdul-Fattah Ahed Ahmad al-Hreibat and killed him. The military has not yet released...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:'It felt like the sky turned red', says witness to India strike in Pakistan
The BBC visits the site of an Indian strike on a complex in the Pakistani city of Muridke.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Pakistan vows to retaliate after India launches military strikes
Islamabad also said it had shot down five Indian military jets in response to assault it claims killed 31 people
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Federal Reserve warns of rising economic risks as it holds rates steady
Policymakers say inflation and unemployment could increase as Donald Trumpโs tariffs heighten uncertainty
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Macron welcomes Syriaโs al-Sharaa in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Syriaโs interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Paris.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, warns of higher unemployment
The central bank will hold steady amid economic uncertainty driven by tariffs.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Ford to raise prices on three cars produced in Mexico: Report
The increased price tag is a result of US President Donald Trumpโs imposed tariffs on auto imports.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:US stepping up spying on Greenland, report says, prompting concern in Denmark
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen says he will call in the US ambassador: โWe do not spy on friendsโ.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Russia Reaffirms Its Support for Venezuelaโs Entry Into BRICS
The Kremlin also supports the development of ties between Venezuela and the Eurasian Economic Union. On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro signed a โStrategic Partnership and Cooperation Agreementโ in the Kremlinโs Malachite Hall. RELATED: Presidents Maduro and Putin Agree on Strategic Cooperation on Victory Day โThe agreement consolidates the high [โฆ]
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Republican tax cut plan would authorize sale of public lands in Nevada and Utah
House Republicans have added a provision to their sweeping tax cut package that would authorize the sale of thousands of acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for renewed Franco-German cooperation
Friedrich Merz says a reset in relations is vital to help Europe overcome its security and economic 'challenges'.
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