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London’s transport network disrupted by power outage
Thousands of passengers affected as several train lines were delayed or suspended on Monday afternoon
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What to expect after Trump signs order demanding lower prices from drug companies
In the U.S., pharmaceutical companies set the prices of drugs with few restraints. In many cases, Americans pay a lot more compared to Canadians or Europeans. President Trump signed an executive order directing that Americans will pay the lowest price available worldwide on prescription drugs. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Stacie Dusetzina of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:White South Africans arrive in U.S. after receiving refugee status from Trump
Nearly 60 white South Africans were admitted into the U.S. as part of President Trump’s resettlement program. Afrikaners, largely descendants of Dutch and French colonial settlers, led the apartheid government until it ended. The White House claims a new South African law is racist and the white minority is being persecuted. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Bill Frelick of Human Rights Watch.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s tariff negotiations
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a pause in President Trump's trade war with China and the president's trip to the Middle East.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Serbian students participating in ultramarathon arrive in Brussels
A group of 21 students who started an almost 2,000 kilometre ultramarathon from Novi Sad in Serbia on Friday have arrived at their final destination – Brussels.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs seen lowering Chinese firms’ US investment plans
Findings based on survey of Chinese firms in US shortly before ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs were announced.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:These Canberrans received a home stamp duty concession. Now they owe thousands
Hundreds of Canberrans are having to pay back tens of thousands of dollars at short notice, after finding out they're no longer eligible for home stamp duty concessions.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump’s Gulf Visit Aims for Saudi-Israel Deal But Gaza War Looms Large
Trump faces hurdles in brokering Saudi-Israel deal during Gulf visit as Riyadh demands Gaza ceasefire and Palestinian statehood recognition first. Related: Trump Bans AP Journalists From Oval Office for Not Using the Name ‘Gulf of America’ Donald Trump prepares for his first foreign trip since returning to the White House, aiming to boost investments and […]
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Police make arrest after reports of armed man in Brisbane's north
A man has been taken into custody after the emergency declaration this morning, closing off streets in Bridgeman Downs.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding
The Kurdish group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, but has now said it will dissolve itself.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Gaza parents desperate as children face starvation under Israeli blockade
The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the rise of malnutrition in Gaza's children.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Israeli negotiators headed to Doha on Tuesday
Israeli negotiators headed to Doha on Tuesday Israel is sending a negotiating team to Doha, Qatar on Tuesday for further discussions on reaching a ceasefire and captive-swap deal in Gaza, the Times of Israel has reported. This comes of the heels of the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander on Monday. Hamas expressed a willingness to keep engaging diplomatically, and said talks can bring about results where the...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:China sees the U.S. trade deal as a huge win for Beijing
The sky-high tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imports from China have largely been rolled back temporarily under the trade agreement.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:House GOP unveils sweeping tax plans
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story House GOP unveils sweeping tax plans House Republicans on Monday released a 389-page plan to advance President Trump’s tax agenda, kicking off what is expected to be a showdown over taxes in the GOP. Greg...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:DJ dreamed of becoming a concert pianist until he had a stroke. This music inspired him to play again
When Paul Wittgenstein lost his arm in World War I, he convinced famous composers to write music for the left hand alone. That music is still inspiring pianists today.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:GOP charges ahead despite deep divisions on Medicaid, SALT
House Republicans are charging ahead with deep Medicaid cuts and an extension of the 2017 tax cuts, two policies at the heart of President Trump’s domestic agenda that are showcasing fierce divisions within the GOP conference. Both policy issues pit GOP moderates against conservatives, and threaten to delay action on the massive budget reconciliation package...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:5 takeaways from US-China trade truce
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators agreed over the weekend to lower mutually imposed triple-digit tariffs in a significant de-escalation of the ongoing trade war between Washington, D.C., and Beijing. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday after talks in Switzerland that “substantial progress” had been made between the two countries. China and the U.S. agreed to...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump goes on defense over Qatar jet gift
President Trump defended his decision to accept a luxury Boeing jet from Qatar, calling it “stupid” for him to turn it down amid an influx of criticism from both sides of the aisle over the gift. “I could be a stupid person and say, ‘Oh no, we don’t want a free plane.’ We give free...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Poland says Russia recruited arsonists for Warsaw fire on social media
Polish minister Radek Sikorski tells the BBC that there is proof of Moscow's involvement, which the Kremlin denies.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Episcopal Church halts refugee partnership with feds over white South Africans
The Episcopal Church has halted a refugee resettlement program with the federal government over the prioritization of white South Africans while other populations see their immigration protections removed. “Just over two weeks ago, the federal government informed Episcopal Migration Ministries that under the terms of our federal grant, we are expected to resettle white Afrikaners...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:EU and UK Advance Strategic Defense Pact: A Shift Amid European Crisis
The European Union and the United Kingdom are about to sign a joint defense agreement that entails closer European military alignment. This pact responds to geopolitical tensions and aims to strengthen European sovereignty against U.S. influence and the NATO threat. Related: Trump Reaches a Trade Deal With the United Kingdom The EU and the UK […]
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Toy stocks rally after Chinese tariffs slashed to 30%
Shares of Mattel, Hasbro, Jakks and Funko rallied on Monday after the U.S. agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs on China.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Teachers confront AI challenges in the classroom
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Teachers confront AI challenges in the classroom Educators are reaching into their toolbox in an effort to adapt their instruction to a world where students can use ChatGPT to put out a five-page essay in under an hour. Illustration / Samantha Wong; and Adobe Stock Teachers...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Google launches AI startup fund offering access to new models and tools
Amazon and Microsoft, OpenAI's principal investor, are backing generative AI startups with hefty investmentsand developing their own technologies.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Do you know this man? His identity has baffled police for decades
Police are hoping a new image of a man who was found dead in Melbourne's north in 1995 will lead to a breakthrough in the case.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: US stocks soar after Washington and Beijing agree tariff truce
Also in today’s newsletter, Modi claims Indian military ‘superiority’ over Pakistan, and China’s CATL to raise at least $4bn
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:BYD factory delayed in Brazil to be ‘fully functional’ by end of 2026, official says
BYD’s investment in Brazil – its biggest market outside China – aims to turn factory into complex with capacity to make 150,000 EVs a year.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Asserts Sovereignty Over Oil and Gas: “Resources Belong to the People”
Venezuela’s VP Delcy Rodríguez asserts national sovereignty over oil & gas reserves, rejecting foreign interference. “Energy sovereignty is non-negotiable,” she declares amid US pressure. Related: Venezuela Blames US Sanctions for Chevron’s Return of Oil Shipments to PDVSA In a recent speech, Venezuela’s Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez declared that the country’s energy resources—including its vast […]
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Live: US-China tariffs 'deal' spurs stock surge, Australian futures tip lift
A US-China trade deal that includes tariff cuts has sent US stock markets soaring. Futures suggest Australia's stock index will also rise. Follow live.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:China faces a tough balancing act with India and Pakistan
Beijing must juggle regional stability, global trade tensions and its standing as a responsible major power.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump's flurry of moves ahead of Middle East trip
{beacon} PRESIDENT TRUMP left Washington Monday boosted by a pause in the trade war with China but trailed by a new controversy over an expensive gift from the government of Qatar. Trump will be hunting new investment deals for the U.S. over the next four days in the Middle East on the first major foreign...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Woodside modifies plans for contentious Browse joint venture project
Western Australia's environmental watchdog takes the unusual step of reopening public consultation to Woodside's $30 billion Browse joint venture project after the company modified its proposal.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:A Biden-era ‘junk fee’ rule is now in effect. Ticketmaster says it will display fees more clearly
As a Biden administration ban on so-called “junk fees” took effect Monday, Ticketmaster said it would start displaying the full price of a ticket as soon as consumers begin shopping.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Brisbane's Story Bridge could bring back tolls for first time since 1947 without deal
A new assessment found sections of the path were worse than identified in previous reports, with evidence that water was leaking through the concrete.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Flyover flusters Alex de Minaur, before he recovers to win in Rome
The Italian Air Force briefly interrupts Alex de Minaur's charge to victory at the Rome Masters, as he moves within a couple of matches of a showdown with world number one Jannik Sinner.
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