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Fun park, police station and school transformed into 'quirky' homes

An agent says interest in alternatives to traditional real estate is on the rise in regional Australia, due in part to the nation's housing crisis.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Venezuela Conducts Nationwide Electoral Drill Ahead of May 25 Elections – Candidates Urge Mass Participation

Political leaders and citizens across Venezuela participate in the 2025 Electoral Simulation to prepare for May 25 regional and legislative elections. Officials highlight efficiency, security, and democratic commitment. Related: Venezuela’s VP Delcy RodrΓ­guez Promotes Citizen Participation in Catia Electoral Drill Venezuela Holds Electoral Simulation to Ensure Readiness for May 25 Elections Candidates, military...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Economist says Labor's victory could change global energy trade

Hydrogen is not dead, and Labor's historic victory could change the global energy trade, economist Ross Garnaut says.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Menendez brothers resentencing set for next week

Re-sentencing hearings for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have spent 35 years in prison for killing their parents, are set to move forward in the US next week.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Pope Leo warns of AI challenges before unexpected visit to Francis's grave

Pope Leo XIV speaks of the challenges posed by AI in his first official address to church leaders, before making a surprise visit to his predecessor’s grave.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Cash purchase of boat leads to $600m cocaine haul by NSW Police

Five men are charged after police allegedly found more than 1,000 bricks of cocaine, weighing just over a tonne in total, on a boat off the coast of Nambucca Heads.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

US federal judge grants bail to Turkish national Rumeysa Ozturk

US federal judge grants bail to Turkish national Rumeysa Ozturk Tufts University PhD studentRumeysa Ozturkwas granted bail in a hearing in federal court in Vermont on Thursday, a blow to the Trump administration, which had placed her in deportation proceedings. Judge William Sessions III, who presided over her case, said that the Turkish national's continued detention could not stand, and β€œbail was necessary to make...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Tasmanian poppy processor taps into weight-loss drug market

As Tasmania's poppy industry celebrates 50 years, demand for weight-loss treatments is opening up new markets.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Are US weapons at risk as China’s rare earth export curbs choke critical mineral access?

As costs of Trump’s trade war rise, critical mineral curbs by China and supply chain gaps could disrupt US military programmes, experts say.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Italian crowd compares Sinner's victorious return to pope's ascent

After three months out due to a doping ban, world number one Jannik Sinner is embraced by adoring fans at the Rome Masters, where Alex de Minaur also wins through.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

After 40 years calling the Sunshine Coast home, Narelle has been forced out

Long-time resident Narelle Lockett has left the area because she couldn't find an affordable place to live. Despite the region's housing crisis, multiple developments are being put on pause or knocked back.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers discuss halting 'genocide and erasure of Palestine'

Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers discuss halting 'genocide and erasure of Palestine' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met his SaudiPrince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah counterpart in Jeddah on Saturday, where the two discussed regional issues and growing concerns over Israel’s war on Gaza. According to a statement from Iran’s foreign ministry, the pair addressed bilateral relations and developments in the...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Tensions remain high in India and Pakistan after apparent breaches to ceasefire

India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed neighbors in decades. But just hours later, multiple explosions were heard in India-controlled Kashmir and India’s foreign secretary accused Pakistan of breaching the truce. Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez speaks with Lisa Curtis at the Center for a New American Security for more.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Taylor Swift reportedly subpoenaed in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni lawsuit

The legal drama erupted after the β€˜It Ends with Us’ actress says she was targeted by a smear campaign for reporting sex harassment on set.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

News Wrap: European leaders push Russia for full ceasefire in Ukraine

In our news wrap Saturday, European allies are backing Ukraine in an effort to pressure Russia for a ceasefire, trade talks began between the U.S. and China, a judge temporarily blocked Trump’s mass firings across the federal workforce, Newark’s mayor is out of jail after he was arrested at an ICE detention facility, and Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his election.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Hackers leak to press passenger details of Trump deportation flights

More than a month after The Atlantic broke the story that top U.S. officials were sharing military attack plans on Signal, the Trump administration’s handling of sensitive data is still under scrutiny. Hackers targeted another app used by Trump officials and also stole passenger lists from an airline used to deport migrants. Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez speaks with 404 Media co-founder Joseph Cox for more.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Ley's leadership push met with mixed response in home electorate

Sussan Ley hopes to be the first female leader of the Liberal Party. But can she afford to take her eye off her electorate in the process?

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Venezuela’s VP Delcy RodrΓ­guez Promotes Citizen Participation in Catia Electoral Drill

Venezuelan VP Delcy RodrΓ­guez emphasizes citizen engagement in electoral simulations ahead of May 25 elections, while overseeing social programs in Catia. Related: Venezuela Carries Out Electoral Simulation for 2025 Regional and Legislative Elections Delcy RodrΓ­guez Stresses Importance of Citizen Participation in Catia Electoral Drill Delcy RodrΓ­guez, Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, toured […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Humans have seen a tiny fraction of the deep sea. Researchers are trying to change that

The deep sea covers about two-thirds of the Earth’s surface, but according to a new study, humans are estimated to have observed less than .001 percent of the deep seafloor β€” an area roughly the size of Rhode Island. Stephanie Sy speaks with the study’s author, Katy Croff Bell, who is working to change that.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Adelaide club's lifeline keeps basketball dream alive for next generation, Olympian says

Laura Hodges says she wouldn't have become a four-time Olympian without her hometown basketball club. After a period of uncertainty over its future, the Adelaide Lightning has now been given a lifeline β€” something Hodges hopes will allow young athletes to follow in her footsteps.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

China, US meet in Geneva to discuss trade tariffs

Talks between the United States and China aimed at easing their potentially devastating battles over trade will continue on Sunday in Geneva.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

This filmmaker's marriage was ending. Naturally, she wrote a love story

From the mother-daughter bond to the romantic, With or Without You explores love in all its forms.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

‘Memories of Love Returned’ brings Ugandan photographer’s work to life

Photography is known for its power to capture a singular moment in one frame. But collectively, and as time passes, photos can take on much more meaning. Filmmaker Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine used a chance encounter with a photographer in a small Ugandan village to bring to life the everyday stories of its residents. He spoke with Ali Rogin as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

The Anglican bishop who took on sexual abuse in the church

When Greg Thompson became bishop of Newcastle, he refused to turn a blind eye to the decades-long child sex abuse scandals in the diocese. For him, it was personal. He was himself a sexual abuse survivor. But speaking out came at huge cost.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Video shows Pope Leo at White Sox World Series game

A video of Pope Leo XIV at the 2005 World Series game between the White Sox and the Houston Astros emerged Saturday, confirming his fandom for the Chicago baseball team. The first American pontiff in history was caught on camera as his face twisted when White Sox closer Bobby Jenks closed out a 5-3 win...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

India Warns Pakistan Over Ceasefire Violations in Kashmir

India accuses Pakistan of repeatedly violating the ceasefire agreement in Kashmir, prompting military readiness. Latest updates on border clashes and diplomatic tensions. Related: India and Pakistan Agree a Ceasefire India Issues Stern Warning to Pakistan Over Ceasefire Violations in Kashmir Indian authorities have issued a strong warning, emphasizing the need for decisive action against any […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

How India and Pakistan's military and nuclear capabilities compare

India and Pakistan have boosted their military capabilities since they clashed in 2019. As tensions rise between the nuclear-armed neighbours, this is how they stack up.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Betting odds still visible on AFL website after opting out

A self-exclusion gambling toggle on the AFL website does not stop users from seeing match odds, with one user calling the feature "tokenistic".

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Ghost mushrooms light up forests across NSW south coast

Glow-in-the-dark mushrooms transform parts of New South Wales into a spectacle reminiscent of the movie Avatar.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Teen 'hobbyists' caught with 5,000 ants sentenced over wildlife smuggling

Two teenagers have been sentenced after they were found with about 5,000 ants in their possession. While they claim it was an innocent hobby, Kenyan Wildlife officers say different.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

A woman who was incarcerated is helping others escape a cycle of crime

With Australia's female prison population on the rise, Tahlia Isaac is using her own journey to help other women rebuild after prison.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

The heart behind one of the most beloved relics from World Expo 88

The pagoda was built in Nepal over two years and involved more than a million hours of labour by dozens of Nepalese artisans and families.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

This restaurant was once a Sydney institution. It will soon be just a memory

With its oyster shell facade and cave-like interior, the Grotta Capri restaurant in Sydney's east was a nod to its Italian owners and the migrants that shaped modern Australia.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Why are Australians so obsessed with bΓ‘nh mi?

The bΓ‘nh mi was created in Vietnam after the arrival of French colonialists. Now it's a firm favourite for lunch across Australia.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Hegseth sparks fears as he moves to ax generals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s move to ax the size of the U.S. military's top ranks has triggered concerns of a political purge. Hegseth, who on Monday directed significant cuts to the U.S. military’s senior-most positions, has already fired several top leaders with no explanation. His latest plan could now eliminate roughly 100 generals and admirals, which he...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill