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Solemn Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica: The Conclave to Elect the New Pope Begins
St. Peter’s Basilica hosts the Mass led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, marking the start of the conclave in which 133 cardinals will choose Francis’s successor. Related: The Ticking Clock: Anticipation Builds for the Historic Vatican Conclave From the iconic St. Peter’s Basilica in the heart of the Vatican, the Holy Mass for the election […]
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Greens refuse to concede Bandt has lost seat – as it happened
This blog is now closedAdam Bandt projected to lose Melbourne seat leaving federal Greens without a leaderWho is Sarah Witty? The Labor candidate set to dethrone Greens leader Adam Bandt in MelbourneFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMax Chandler-Mathers on housing: Labor refused to negotiate then told media the Greens were blocking...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:‘Factional shenanigans’: Labor’s left and right jostle for coveted ministry positions
MPs from Victoria and other states believe the NSW right faction is overrepresented at the top of the Albanese governmentFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor MPs from the party’s New South Wales right faction say any move to cut their numbers in the next ministry would be a...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Sudan cuts ties with UAE over alleged paramilitary support
The army has repeatedly accused the Gulf nation of backing the RSF, something which the UAE denies.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Why the EU's push to cut Russian energy ties is so difficult
The European Commission has unveiled a delayed roadmap to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027. But as Europe scrambles to diversify supplies, experts warn that new dependencies and old divisions could derail the plan.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:What's at stake as India-Pakistan tensions rise in Kashmir
Kashmir’s strategic importance and an ongoing conflict between Pakistan and India make it a volatile flashpoint with global stakes.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Canada's allies are wondering if they can still shelter under the U.S. nuclear umbrella
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Rebuilding Syria
Peace Direct is raising vital funds and awareness for local peacebuilders in Syria as they begin building a safer future after 13 years of brutal conflict. The post Rebuilding Syria appeared first on Peace Direct.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:China Defends Multilateralism and Economic Justice Ahead of Upcoming Trade Meeting with the U.S.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a high-level economic summit with the U.S. in Switzerland, advocating multilateralism and demanding mutual respect amid Washington’s unilateral tariff policies. Related: U.S.-China Tariff Meetings To Happen at the Right Time: Trump Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, the chief official responsible for China’s economic and trade policies, will head […]
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Without debt relief, climate action will fail
Many Global South countries spend five times more on repaying debt than tackling climate change - governments meeting in Seville next month can stop this downward spiral The post Without debt relief, climate action will fail appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Western Australia to join nation's top tier rugby competition
The state government will invest A$65m to set up and support the new club over the next seven years.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Hansi Flick at Barcelona: A great coaching return
After a troubling time in charge of the Germany national team, Hansi Flick has reinvented himself as coach of Barcelona.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Investors fled to Europe and Japan after Trump's tariffs jolted U.S. markets, Bank of America says
Crypto currencies and high yield bonds benefited last week, at the expense of gold and U.S. Treasury bonds, BofA said.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Vietnam’s Centralization Drive Faces External Economic Headwinds
Communist Party chief To Lam has embarked on a radical program of administrative reform that is increasingly vulnerable to forces beyond Hanoi’s control.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:CNBC Daily Open: Countries want to strike deals with U.S. — but are also making them without it
They may be bridges being built in the aftermath of Trump tariffs. But those connections could bypass the U.S. — which, according to Trump, does not need deals.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:The Conclave: A Sacred Ritual in a World Awaiting Change
The death of Pope Francis—the “Pope among the people”—left a silence that echoes beyond the Vatican. His papacy was one of humility, reform, and unexpected gestures: washing the feet of prisoners, accepted that divorced Catholics may receive communion, challenging the excesses of power. Now, with his passing, the Catholic world stands at a crossroads. The […]
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process
All 133 cardinals are voting in the Sistine Chapel to decide who will succeed Pope Francis.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Australia doesn’t have a federal Human Rights Act – but the election clears the way for overdue reform
On election night, the prime minister talked about ‘fairness’ and ‘Australian values’. To legally protect those values, we need a national human rights act.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:The lack of Liberal women isn’t just a political liability – it’s a structural failure. Of course we should consider quotas | Maria Kovacic
Women should feel that they belong in the Liberal party, not as a gesture or a fix but because their perspectives are essential to how we governThe result of the federal election was shocking but it wasn’t surprising.It was a resounding message from voters – and we would be foolish not to listen. Continue reading...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: New Medical Tariffs to Take Effect in July - Health Minister
[New Times] Starting July 1, 2025, new medical tariffs will be implemented across health facilities, coinciding with the start of the 2025/2026 fiscal year, according to the Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:How maximum security prison inmates and officers worked together to create a farm behind bars
Inside one of Australia’s maximum-security prisons, inmates and prison officers have created an indoor farm, growing herbs and leafy greens for the on-site café.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Myanmar Military Announces Further Extension of Earthquake Ceasefire
The junta has been accused of systematic violations of its ceasefires since the March 28 earthquake.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Remains of 40 Found in Mass Graves at Limpopo Cemetery - South African News Briefs - May 7, 2025
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Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Will a $1 trillion defense budget better protect America?
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has sent the Trump administration’s FY2026“Skinny Budget”to Congress, and it’s a whopper. Overall, it cuts billions of dollars of spending, but for the first time, the proposed defense budget tops US$1 trillion. It far exceeds armaments spending anywhere in the world. And it is supposed to protect US […] The post Will a $1 trillion defense budget better protect America?...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:How do you put a tariff on movies? Here’s what Trump’s plan could mean for Australia
Many countries around the world have become important hubs in the global system of film and TV production. Trump’s proposed tariffs could have a massive impact.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Labor says its second term will be about productivity reform. These ideas could help shift the dial
For the first time, some ideas for reform have been crowdsourced from across the Australian community. Here are a few of the best ideas.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Meta’s new AI chatbot is yet another tool for harvesting data to potentially sell you stuff
We’re just as likely to share intimate info with a chatbot as we are with a fellow human. It’s a privacy risk.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Russia and Cuba: A Strategic Alliance on the Right Side of History
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirms the brotherhood and strategic cooperation between Russia and Cuba, highlighting their shared stance against global challenges, defense of sovereignty, and fight against unilateral sanctions. Related: Russia and Cuba Strengthen Bilateral Ties in High-Level Talks On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between Russia […]
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Can what you eat during pregnancy and breastfeeding affect whether your child develops food allergies?
Researchers have been trying to answer this question for many years. Here’s what we know so far.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:The Ticking Clock: Anticipation Builds for the Historic Vatican Conclave
As the clock ticks down toward a historic conclave at the Vatican, the atmosphere is ripe with anticipation and reverent silence. Numerous Roman Catholic cardinals have started arriving at the Vatican, preparing for the monumental task ahead: selecting a new pontiff to replace Pope Francis. The conclave is not just a ceremonial gathering but a […]
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:India to stop water flowing across international borders, Modi says
In Delhi's latest move against Pakistan, the PM says his country's water will now be "conserved for India's benefit".
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Rosenberg: Russians remember WW2 with victory on their minds
Russia is gearing up to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs put China on a deflationary razor’s edge
TOKYO – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent should be careful what he wishes for when he demands that the International Monetary Fund be a “brutal truth teller” on China. At a business conference on Monday (May 5), Bessent urged IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to “call out countries” that “have pursued globally distortive policies and […] The post Trump tariffs put China on a deflationary razor’s edge...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Panama Protests: University Students Mobilize for National Autonomy and Sovereignty
Panamanian university students, faculty, and workers march to defend university autonomy and national sovereignty, rejecting President Mulino’s attacks and U.S. interference. The mobilization, led by Rector Eduardo Flores Castro, underscores growing resistance to neoliberal and imperialist pressures in Panama. Related: Panamanian Indigenous Peoples Support Social Protests Hundreds of students and faculty from the...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:India and Pakistan have fought many wars in the past. Are we on the precipice of a new one?
The worry is no other country will step in to mediate, leaving both sides to settle the conflict alone. A war between the two nuclear nations could be devastating.
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