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Five Great Reads: Miranda July, the problem with purity culture, and why a professor of fascism left the US
Guardian Australiaโs weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris SwalesGet this in your inbox every weekend. Sign up for Five Great Reads here.Top of the weekend to you all. Itโs all a bit grim out there โ even State of Origin is struggling to hit its usual high notes. Hereโs the pick of what Iโve been reading to tune out. Continue reading...
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European ministers urge Iran to resume talks with Trump administration
France, Germany and UK warn Tehran it may have to drop red line of refusing to talk to the US while under Israeli attack
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Trump administration makes sweeping changes to ObamaCare, ends 'Dreamer' coverage
The Trump administration is shortening ObamaCareโs annual open enrollment period and ending the law's coverage of immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally as children, according to a final rule announced Friday. The Biden administration made it easier and more affordable to sign up for Affordable Care Act plans, causing enrollment to swell to an all-time...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Small town raises more than $2 million for 'game-changing' MRIs
A community in Victoria's north-west has rallied to raise $2.6 million to help fund a new medical imaging machine for its local hospital.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Trump says US intelligence โwrongโ about Iran not building nuclear bomb
US president doubles down on claim Iran is building nuclear weapon, again contradicting US intelligence community.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Judge blocks Trump administration effort to bar international students at Harvard
A federal judge indefinitely blocked a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) effort to revoke Harvard Universityโs ability to enroll international students. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs said she would grant Harvardโs motionat a hearing late last month, and Fridayโs order puts it in full force with a requirement that the Trump administration provide an update on...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Denounces Israeli Aggression as War Crimes at UN Human Rights Council
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemns Israelโs unprovoked attacks on Iran as war crimes before the UN Human Rights Council, urging urgent international action to uphold justice and protect global peace. Related: Tens of Thousands Rally in Yemen in Support of Iran and Gaza Amid Escalating Regional Conflict Abbas Araghchi Condemns Israeli Aggression as Grave [โฆ]
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Pride Banned, Hate Authorized in Hungary
Click to expand Image Hungarians march in downtown Budapest to protest against a new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events and the populist government's restriction on assembly rights, May 1, 2025. 2025 Denes Erdos/AP Photo Police in Hungary have banned lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Hungarians and their supporters from peacefully assembling to celebrate Pride, while instead allowing a hate group to march on...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Trump says he is close to a deal with Harvard
Comments come as a judge rejects his administrationโs attempt to block foreign students from the elite US university
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Braun says he has โno interestโ in White House bid
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) sought to tamp down a report that he is interested in running for president, in remarks to reporters Thursday. โThatโs had nothing to do with anything Iโve said,โ Braun told the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a nonprofit news site covering state government, in response to a question about a potential presidential...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:China said Israel should 'cease fire' as soon as possible in conflict with Iran
China said Israel should 'cease fire' as soon as possible in conflict with Iran Chinese representative to the UN Fu Cong said on Friday that Israel should โcease fire as soon as possibleโ to prevent the situation from escalating. Speaking at the UN Security Council earlier, Congo described Israelโs attacks on Iranโs nuclear facilities as a โdangerous precedentโ that could have โcatastrophic consequencesโ. The nuclear...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:A clinic saving the lives of refugees facing an uncertain road ahead
The Brisbane centre is facing an uncertain future because the building it's in will go up for sale next month, and it'll be the fifth time they've been forced to move in 10 years.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Foster mum who raised 280 kids now helps people with cost of living
As the nation tackles a cost-of-living crisis, community heroes like Roylene Robinson are supporting others struggling to make ends meet.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Appeals court rules Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools is unconstitutional
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuitruled Friday a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public school classrooms is unconstitutional. The law required easily readable posters of the Ten Commandments to go up in all public school classrooms, regardless of what subject is taught in the room....
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:There were 500 listing at NSW's busiest court complex before it went dark
Sittings had just begun at the Downing Centre when courtrooms and foyers throughout the building's seven bustling levels were plunged into darkness.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Serpents to saints: The fascinating journey of India's spiritual art
A new exhibition at the British Museum in London traces the stunning evolution of India's devotional art through 189 objects.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Couple who allegedly used overseas surrogate for baby won't be charged
Queensland police have finalised their investigation into a Brisbane couple's international surrogacy case with no charges laid. Surrogacy advocates say the case shows Australia's are outdated.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:BTS is back - but the K-pop superstars are returning to a changed industry
While the Korean superstars served in the military, their industry has seen stalled album sales and scandals.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:BTS is back - but K-pop has changed
While the Korean superstars served in the military, their industry has seen stalled album sales and scandals.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:China has millions of single men - could dating camp help them find love?
The film The Dating Game explores how a dating coach tries to help China's single men find love.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:1 in 3 baby boomers say they'll never sell home: Redfin
A recent poll found that about a third of baby boomers who own their homes don't plan to ever sell, putting additional stress on the housing market and making it difficult for younger buyers to find affordable family homes.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:'Persistent loneliness' in a city full of people looking for friends
When masters student Kinneret Pezarkar moved to Canberra from Mumbai, she found making friends a challenge despite being surrounded by other students who had left their support networks behind.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Major winter storm to bring gales, rain and snow to southern Australia
Three cold fronts will generate damaging winds, heavy rain, isolated thunderstorms and pockets of small hail across southern states.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:In the Erin Patterson puzzle, the pieces are coming together
In the triple-murder trial's eighth week, the prosecution and defence used an avalanche of puzzle pieces to present two contrasting pictures to the jury.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Ground Source Heat Pump Manufacturers Urge Senators to Preserve Geothermal Tax Credits
Ground source heat pumps, a small but growing segment of the U.S. heating and cooling sector, could help slash energy demands, boost American manufacturing and stabilize the electric grid as AI-fueled power demands soar. That is the argument that executives whose companies manufacture the devices are making to their senators after the Senateโs draft of [โฆ]
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Accenture says CEOs are postponing hiring consultants due to uncertainty
IT consulting and outsourcing group reports a slowdown in new business for the second quarter in a row
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Federal appeals court blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the stateโs public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Protests against the Israel-Iran conflict?
A viral video claims to show Israelis protesting against the war with Iran, chanting for peace. But is it real? We analyzed the footage and found clear signs of AI-generated content.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Israeli army says it used 15 jets on attacks against western Iran
Israeli army says it used 15 jets on attacks against western Iran The Israeli military said on Friday that it has used 15 fighter jets and more than 30 weapons in the latest wave of strikes against Iran It said the attacks targeted โmissile launch sitesโ. Earlier, it said that it intercepted 15 Iranian drones. Israelโs attacks on Iran have killed hundreds of civilians over the past week.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Venezuela and Russia Deepen Strategic Partnership: Economic and Tourism Cooperation Highlighted at St. Petersburg Forum
Venezuela strengthens its alliance with Russia at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, advancing economic, constitutional, and tourism cooperation. Attorney General Tarek William Saab and Minister Leticia Gรณmez lead efforts to consolidate the Maduro-Putin strategic partnership. Related: Venezuela has reaffirmed its commitment to a multipolar world order and economic diversification by launching a robust...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:A month after record floods, tiny NSW community battles isolation
Record rains and devastating floods left residents of in this Mid North Coast farming hamlet relying on helicopters, drones and a homemade pulley to deliver essentials.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:On World Refugee Day, scores of families approved for resettlement in US are stuck in limbo
On World Refugee Day, scores of families approved for resettlement in US are stuck in limbo Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Fri, 06/20/2025 - 19:51 A lawsuit challenging Trump's executive order banning refugees offers hope to families who had been approved for resettlement in US A sign at the United Methodist building reads 'Immigrants and Refugees are Welcome Here' next to the US Supreme Court, on 25 April 2018, in...
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:Liverpool sign Wirtz shattering club record transfer fee
Liverpool pay club record fee to Bayer Leverkusen for signing of German international midfielder Florian Wirtz.
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Trump says Gabbard and U.S. intelligence are ‘wrong’ about Iran’s nuclear plans
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, told lawmakers in March that U.S. spy agencies believed that Iran hadnโt made a decision to build a nuclear weapon. Speaking to reporters after touching down in New Jersey, Trump was asked about that assessment and responded, โThen my intelligence community was wrong.โ
Published on: June 20, 2025 | Source:SA looks to regions for gas supply as market shortfall looms
The SA government hopes to exploit gas reserves but activists are disappointed and concerned about what that might mean for a regional fracking ban.
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