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Van Hollen: 'No bottom' to GOP support of Trump 'regardless of grift or corruption'
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said Monday that there appears to be no limit for Republican support for President Trump, "regardless of the grift or corruption involved.” “What we've seen as a pattern where Republicans may, you know, grumble about some of these things, but at the end of the day, there seems to be...
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Ms Rachel draws widespread praise for speaking out in defence of Palestinian children
Ms Rachel draws widespread praise for speaking out in defence of Palestinian children Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 18:46 ‘Being silent is what should be controversial,’ said the popular children’s educator and YouTube personality Ms Rachel attends the Sesame Workshop 2024 benefit gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, on 29 May 2024 (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images/AFP) Off On Monday, the popular...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy to travel to Turkey for peace talks regardless of Putin’s plans
Ukrainian president puts onus on Russian counterpart to engage in Istanbul
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:O'Leary: China trade deal will serve as 'hallmark for all other countries'
Businessman Kevin O’Leary said he believes a forthcoming trade deal with the United States’ and China will serve as a model for other nations. His Monday comments came hours after the world's two largest economies agreed to lower tariffs on foreign imports for 90 days. “And I think where we‘re going is a 10 in...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Democrats heap scrutiny on Trump jet gift: 'It is gross, it is reckless, it is corrupt'
Democrats are planning to put as much scrutiny as they can on President Trump’s plan to accept the gift of a plane from Qatar to serve as Air Force One, arguing the ethical and national security lapses in accepting the jet will resonate with the public. They also want to cast the Department of Justice...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Will China and Russia’s WWII narrative resonate with the world?
Beijing and Moscow are crafting an interpretation of world affairs that directly challenges that of their rivals.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:International visitors to US decrease by 11 percent in March
International visitors to US decrease by 11 percent in March Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 21:11 Visitor numbers to the US have fallen due to backlash on US politics, tariffs and fears of being denied entry on valid visas Workers sweep water off the floor of the arrivals area at John F Kennedy International airport's terminal four, in New York, on 7 January 2018 (Jewel Samad/AFP) Off The United States...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Is Google search getting worse? Maybe what we want from it has changed
Has the simple search become less useful in a world of low-information, SEO-optimised sites, and often faulty AI summaries? Are there better ways to navigate the web?
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Mobile banking group Chime files for US IPO as markets rebound
Plans to float shares highlight how confidence is returning on Wall Street as Trump softens stance on tariffs
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:‘Art is a threat to the autocrats and the fascists of the world,’ Cannes honoree De Niro says at festival opening
Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio and Quentin Tarantino descended on the Cannes Film Festival as the French Riviera extravaganza got its 78th edition underway Tuesday. Expectations are running high for a potentially banner year.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Energy Australia is in court accused of greenwashing. What is the case about and why is it significant?
Climate group alleges energy giant misled 400,000 customers about ‘Go Neutral’ product, arguing that carbon credits don’t actually remove emissionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA landmark legal case is about to begin involving one of Australia’s largest electricity and gas providers, which is alleged to have engaged in “greenwashing”.Energy Australia will appear before the federal court on...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Putin Warns Foreign Companies: “Apologizing Is Not Enough” to Return to Russian Market
President Vladimir Putin sets strict conditions for the return of foreign companies to Russia after their withdrawal due to the special military operation, emphasizing that merely apologizing does not guarantee their reopening in the country. Related: President Maduro Announces Russian Insulin Production Facility in Venezuela In a recent meeting with business representatives, Russian President Vladimir […]
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Floods transform Channel Country into pelican paradise
Just add water to the Channel Country and watch it spring to life. It's a silver lining of recent devastating flooding in the outback.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, baseball stars once tarnished by scandals, will now be eligible for Hall of Fame
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Tuesday that he was changing the MLB's policy on permanent ineligibility, saying bans would expire at death.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Woodside's new Browse Basin gas plan explained
Public consultation is opening on proposed changes Woodside says will minimise the environmental impact of its Browse gas plan. The Greens say the company is being "deceitful". This is what you need to know.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Trump seals deals and slams western 'interventionists' in Saudi Arabia visit
Trump seals deals and slams western 'interventionists' in Saudi Arabia visit Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 20:48 Trump's speech excoriating western 'nation builders' revived memories of Obama's famous Cairo speech. Time will tell if it ages as poorly US President Donald Trump looks on as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greets the crowd during the Saudi-US investment forum at King Abdul Aziz...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Live: PM heads to Indonesia for first talks since re-election
Anthony Albanese is jetting to Indonesia for his first trip since his thumping re-election win. Follow live.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Former Uruguay President Jose Mujica dies aged 89
Leftist ex-president Jose Mujica turned the South American country into a bastion of progressive politics. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2024.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:NSW opposition leader in state of 'shock' over abortion debate tactics
NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman takes aim at a prominent anti-abortion campaigner who threatened his leadership in an email this week.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Runner on mission doing two marathons a day, every day for six months
Brooke McIntosh will arrive in Sydney on Wednesday as she strives to become the fastest woman to run around Australia by clocking up 14,000 kilometres in 180 days.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Rejects U.S. Decision to Include Cuba on “Terrorism Non-Cooperation” List
Venezuela strongly rejects the U.S. decision to reinstate Cuba on its list of nations “not fully cooperating against terrorism,” calling it a political move to justify new sanctions. Related: Díaz-Canel Rejects Inclusion of Cuba in Trump’s List of States Sponsors of Terrorism The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has vehemently condemned the United States’ recent move […]
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Could Finland's prepper mindset be a role model for Australia?
Finland has long been a nation of preppers, thanks in part to its close proximity to Russia. So could its self-sufficiency be a role model for other nations, including Australia?
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:NT's $14 billion debt threat an issue Australians shouldn't ignore
With the Northern Territory's net debt heading towards a staggering $14 billion, will the returned Albanese government consider a bailout?
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:After an Origin debut for the ages, the best is still to come for Abbi Church
Abbi Church still can not quite believe she is playing State of Origin but after one of the great New South Wales debuts, she is aiming even higher.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Titans working with police over 'vile' AI images of Origin star
NRLW and State of Origin star Jaime Chapman is being backed by the Gold Coast Titans and NSW Rugby League as they try to find who distributed deepfakes of her online.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Ministers push to improve draft 10-year plan for NHS in England
Eye-catching ideas sought for health service overhaul that will resonate with voters and enhance Labour’s election prospects
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:India disputes Trump’s claim that U.S. trade incentives led to ceasefire with Pakistan
The spokesman for India’s foreign ministry said top leaders in New Delhi and Washington were in touch last week following the Indian military’s intense standoff with Pakistan, but that there was no conversation on trade.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: trade chaos warning, Trump signs $142bn arms deal with Saudis, supermarket price cuts
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. As Donald Trump touts an American weapons deal in the Middle East, Australian financial experts are concerned the confusion and uncertainty created by his presidency will be worse for our economy than any tariffs.We also examine whether Woolworths’ announcement that...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them eligible for Hall of Fame
Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:BBC reports from Paris court after Kim Kardashian testimony
The BBC's Laura Gozzi stood close to the reality TV star and businesswoman as she gave evidence.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:French actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of sexual assault on film set in 2021
French actor Gérard Depardieu was found guilty on May 13 of sexually assaulting two women on a 2021 film set.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Macron says Europe should step up sanctions against Netanyahu
Macron says Europe should step up sanctions against Netanyahu French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aid blockade of Gaza, where half a million people are facing starvation, is "shameful" and that Europeans should consider increasing sanctions. Macron was speaking to TF1 television, according to the Reuters news agency.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:S&P 500 erases its loss for 2025 as Wall Street rallies on news of slower inflation
Stocks have been roaring back since the S&P 500 fell nearly 20 percent below its record last month on hopes that President Donald Trump will ease his stiff tariffs on trading partners worldwide before they create a recession and send inflation spiking higher.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Pharmaceutical Pollution Is Widespread Across the World’s Waterways
Many of the world’s waterways are awash with varying levels of pharmaceuticals, according to a wide body of research. These medical byproducts come from all different sources, including industrial dumping and agriculture. They can even come from our own waste; peoples’ bodies don’t absorb all the medication they take, so much of it ends up […]
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Arab-American civil liberties group erects Times Square billboard demanding Trump let aid into Gaza
Arab-American civil liberties group erects Times Square billboard demanding Trump let aid into Gaza The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) announced on Tuesday that it has erected a billboard in Times Square, in the heart of New York City, demanding that US President Donald Trump let unconditional aid into Gaza. "This visit to Riyadh—and the US–Saudi investment summit—must not be viewed as a business...
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