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China congratulated Albanese on election night. That tells us a lot
Xi Jinping sees Australia as a strategic partner β a relatively stable player amid the turbulence of Beijing's deteriorating relationship with the United States.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:
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At 82, author Isabel Allende thinks about death a lot. But also love
More than 40 years after the release of her first novel, the best-selling Chilean-American author reflects on the reason she is drawn to stories that blend the mundane with the extraordinary.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Trump crypto deals derail hearing
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Democrats ditch hearing over Trump crypto deals Several House Democrats walked out of a hearing on cryptocurrency legislation Tuesday, after Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) objected over concerns about President Trumpβs recent crypto dealings. Allison Robbert Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee,sought to blockthe...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:NY Republican says GOP is nowhere near a deal on SALT
A key GOP member of the New York delegation said Tuesday that GOP lawmakers are nowhere near a deal to help residents of high-income states lower their tax bills. βWe're probably only on the 25 yard line. We've got about 75 more yards to go,β Rep. Nick LaLota (R-N.Y.) said. βWe've had a lot of...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Scientists racing against the clock to tackle an 'unprecedented' threat
A deadly disease outbreak associated with the wet season in Northern Australia has created a medical mystery for Queensland scientists who are working tirelessly to understand its spread.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Trump Aims to Fast Track Alabama Coal Build-Out, Citing US Need. Nearly All the Coal Is Bound for Export
BROOKWOOD, Ala.βThe Trump administration has announced it will aim to fast track the permitting and environmental review of a major coal mine expansion in central Alabama as part of a larger effort to accelerate the construction of what the government has labeled βcritical mineralβ infrastructure. While administration officials said the change is aimed at βsignificantly [β¦]
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Senate Democrat calls on DOJ to investigate risks from Signal-like app
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate the risks associated with Trump administration officials using TeleMessage, a Signal-like messaging app, which was recently hacked. Wyden, in a letter sent to Attorney General Pam Bondi, asked for an investigation into the βseriousβ national security threat posed by TeleMessage, βa federal...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Indian military strikes Pakistan, Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Video captured the moment of an Indian military strike in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:How will Trump plan for tariffs on movies affect the global film industry?
President Donald Trump orders 100 percent tariffs on imported films and those made outside the US.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Spanish parliament to consider cutting workweek to 37.5 hours
Workers in Spain may soon have 2.5 more hours of weekly rest.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:More than 100 fired from National Renewable Energy Lab
More than 100 staff members have been fired from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, spokespeople for the lab confirmed Tuesday. A National Renewable Energy Lab spokesperson cited βstop work orders from federal agencies, new federal directives, and budgetary shiftsβ in its reason for the firings. βAs a result, NREL has experienced workforce impacts affecting 114...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Obama Foundation touts progress on library after Trump mockery
The Obama Foundation touted progress on the construction of its presidential library Tuesday after President Trump mocked builders for being behind on developing the property. βWe canβt wait to open our doors to the Obama Presidential Center next spring! In addition to a world-class museum, the 19.3-acre campus will feature a gymnasium, a fruit and...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Second judge bars Trump use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations
A second federal judge determined President Trump exceeded his authority in using the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport Venezuelans alleged to be gang members, blocking the administration from using it in the Southern District of New York. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein said Tuesday that Trump ran afoul of the law, which only may...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:India strikes targets in Pakistan-controlled territory, leaving at least 8 people dead
India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in multiple locations early Wednesday, killing at least eight people including a child, Pakistani authorities said. India said it was striking infrastructure used by militants.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Conservative group: Extend ObamaCare subsidies
Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Conservative group pushes ACA tax credits As lawmakers in the House struggle over potential deep cuts to Medicaid, a conservative group is pitching an extension of ObamaCare subsidies to blunt the coverage impact on the public and the...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Picking a global fight may not be the best strategy, as Trump is finding out
Trump wildly overestimated the strength of the US position and underestimated the strength of its trading partners.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Queen Marie Antoinette was controversial. Was she also a potato influencer?
Potatoes were once a maligned vegetable in Europe, unworthy for aristocratic tables. Then they underwent a dramatic PR transformation from an unexpected source.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Houthis and US Reach Oman-Brokered Ceasefire Amid Regional Tensions
The Houthi movement Ansar Allah and the United States have agreed to a ceasefire mediated by Oman. The announcement was made by Omanβs Foreign Ministry, which stated that recent negotiations have helped de-escalate tensions between the two sides. Related: Yemenβs Houthis Attack US Warships, Israel-Related Cargo Ships Under the agreement, neither party will conduct attacks [β¦]
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:India claims targets in Pakistan were 'terrorist infrastructure'
At least eight people are confirmed dead after India struck what it called "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:58 crypto wallets have made millions on Trump's meme coin. 764,000 have lost money, data shows
Interest in the $TRUMP meme coin spiked more than 50% after the project's website promised the top 220 holders a seat at a dinner with the president.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:It's housing vs the environment in this long-running battle south of Perth
A decade-long fight over a proposed sand mine reaches boiling point, as the need to boost housing supply clashes with concerns over a crucial habitat for the endangered Carnabyβs black cockatoo.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Trump administration shutting down Office of Palestinian Affairs
Trump administration shutting down Office of Palestinian Affairs Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/06/2025 - 21:51 Trump administration already moving to eliminate the position of US security coordinator for the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee (R) and Western Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch at the Western Wall during Huckabee's visit to the holy site in Jerusalem, on 18 April 2025...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:'Impossible to dispute': Zempilas looks to fix WA Liberals' women problem
WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas commits to doing "whatever it takes" to increase the party's female members, not ruling out 50:50 quotas for preselection ahead of the next election.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks
The deal will improve access for UK whisky and cars to the Indian market, and cut taxes on India's clothing and footwear exports.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:EV maker Rivian cuts 2025 production target on tariff turmoil
Carmaker engaging in βstrategic sourcingβ to mitigate supply chain issues with imported inputs such as battery cells
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:EA issues strong bookings guidance as CEO touts 'Battlefield' reveal
Electronic Arts beat fiscal fourth-quarter bookings estimates.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Piastri backs fellow Aussie Doohan as Alpine F1 boss quits
As Jack Doohan's time at Alpine appears to be coming to an end amid team changes, F1 drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri offers encouragement to his compatriot.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Council loses third CEO in 18 months with 'stunning' resignation
The Peterborough community is questioning why its district council cannot keep a chief executive after the newest resigned after just two months in the job.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Inside the mysterious process of a papal conclave
The conclave to select the next pope kicks off with the Latin phrase for βoutside, all.β What happens next will be a mystery to everyone beyond the Sistine Chapel.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:India launches attacks on several sites in Pakistan
Missiles hit locations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and in the country's eastern Punjab province.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Ministers prepare minor concessions to soften impact of benefits cuts
Move comes as government braces itself for major rebellion by Labour MPs against contentious disability welfare reforms
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Live: Julie Collins projected to win Franklin, taking Labor's confirmed seat count to 87
The agriculture minister appears has held off a strong challenge from independent Peter George, who was campaigning against commercial salmon farming. Follow live.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Preston's lawyer hits out as Bulldogs NRL star receives four-match ban
Jacob Preston's lawyer implores the NRL to crack down on diving after the Canterbury forward's State of Origin hopes are dashed at the league's judiciary.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Israeli soldiers raid town near Ramallah in West Bank and assault Palestinians
Israeli soldiers raid town near Ramallah in West Bank and assault Palestinians Israeli military forces physically assaulted Palestinians in Turmusayya town, north of Ramallah in the West Bank, according to Wafa news agency. Armed soldiers stormed the town, assaulted civilians, and withheld press cards from journalists who tried to cover the raid. They conducted the raid after settlers had congregated in the area,...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Kashmir tensions: India strikes at Pakistan as Islamabad vows retaliation
Pakistanβs military says five sites were hit, including two mosques, and reported three deaths and 12 people injured.
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