Month: May 2024

Read MoreRobert Fico is moved to Bratislava, more than two weeks after he was gravely wounded in a small central town.Robert Fico is moved to Bratislava, more than two weeks after he was gravely wounded in a small central town.

Read More US tornado season proving to be one of the most active of recent years as severe thunderstorms hamper recovery efforts The US was struck by violent storms over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, with Sunday named the worst weather day so far this year after more than 600 reports of damage were received…

Read MoreEsther Lungu and her daughter are accused of owning properties suspected to be proceeds of crime.Esther Lungu and her daughter are accused of owning properties suspected to be proceeds of crime.

Read More Justice Michael Lee found former Liberal staffer was not defamed by Lisa Wilkinson and Ten during a broadcast interview with Higgins in February 2021 Bruce Lehrmann has lodged a notice of appeal against the federal court judgment in his defamation claim against Network Ten and presenter Lisa Wilkinson which found that on the…

Read More Donald Trump made unfounded claims his hush money trial was “rigged” after being found guilty on all counts, becoming the first criminally convicted US president in history, on Thursday (30 May). Donald Trump made unfounded claims his hush money trial was “rigged” after being found guilty on all counts, becoming the first criminally…

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Read More Victorian premier Jacinta Allan announces Australia’s first ‘saturation model’ after family violence prevention package unveiled Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Ballarat will be “saturated” in messaging to change the attitudes that drive violence against women in the…

Read MoreBruhat Soma correctly spelled words like ‘caixinha’ and ‘sciniph’ to take home the $50,000 prize.Bruhat Soma correctly spelled words like ‘caixinha’ and ‘sciniph’ to take home the $50,000 prize.

Read More Bruhat Soma was unbeatable before he arrived at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and neither the dictionary, nor his competitors, nor a lightning-round tiebreaker challenged him on the way to victory. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Bruhat spelled 29 words correctly in the tiebreaker, beating Faizan Zaki by nine, to win the title on Thursday night.…

Read More American and British fighter jets and U.S. ships hit a wide range of Houthi targets in Yemen in response to a recent surge in attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, U.S. officials said. (Image credit: Etat Major des Armees) American and British fighter jets and U.S. ships hit…

Read More Outrage over social media post categorising Foxwell State Secondary College students with offensive terms including ‘abduction material’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A “vile and disgusting” social media post ranking female high school students has sparked a…

Read MoreSome of India’s top social election ad spenders are Facebook pages bought and sold in violation of the company’s rules.Some of India’s top social election ad spenders are Facebook pages bought and sold in violation of the company’s rules.

Read MoreCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for his proposal to eliminate an optional Medicaid benefit for some disabled immigrantsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for his proposal to eliminate an optional Medicaid benefit for some disabled immigrants

Read More Martin Forde, who investigated allegations of racism in the party in 2022, says there is a perception that right-leaning figures get lenient treatment A senior lawyer who investigated claims of racism within Labour said the party was “underestimating” the impact its treatment of Diane Abbott and Faiza Shaheen was having on voters. Martin…

Read More MPs say Netherlands has responsibility as international criminal court’s host and demand government holds Israel to account The Dutch government is under pressure to hold Israel to account for spying on and intimidating lawyers at the international criminal court, which is based in The Hague, with local parliamentarians calling for an independent investigation.…

Read More The Manhattan trial was a tool used to attempt to sabotage Donald Trump’s run for US President, Greg Abbott has said The New York trial that convicted presidential nominee Donald Trump was a sham perpetrated by the incumbent US president Joe Biden to strike out against a political opponent, Texas Governor Greg Abbotts…

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Read More SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE REPORTING — As the United States mulls deploying nuclear-armed, sea-launched missiles as a deterrent to its adversaries, China is building and modernizing its nuclear  arsenal at an unprecedented pace.  The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists estimates China now has roughly 500 nuclear warheads, a number that experts believe will grow quickly in…

Read MoreShares fall as much as 15 percent after former president is found guilty on all 34 counts.Shares fall as much as 15 percent after former president is found guilty on all 34 counts.

Read More Parliament’s failure to reflect the bloc’s diverse population could worsen with European elections ‘People ask me to use another door’: MEPs on bias, whiteness and rise of the far right The European parliament’s failure to fully reflect the EU’s diverse population has caused an “identity crisis”, campaigners have said, just days ahead of…

Read More CWU calls for new business model and says commitments for takeover do not ‘go far, or long enough’ The union that represents workers at Royal Mail has called for a new business model for the company that would see workers given a stake in the company and pay tied to growing services and…

Read More Old approach of seeking ultra-niche audiences has fallen out of favour as main parties spend tens of millions online Don’t expect to see Cambridge Analytica-style microtargeted political adverts driven by personal data during this general election: the tactic is now considered by many to be an ineffective “red herring” and is increasingly being…

Read MoreWith more than half votes counted, results show ruling ANC could lose majority and be forced to seek coalition partners.With more than half votes counted, results show ruling ANC could lose majority and be forced to seek coalition partners.

Read More Pressure grows on former One Nation candidate to stand down after revelations he exaggerated his military history Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Queensland premier says the embattled mayor of Townsville should resign after he claimed he…

Read MoreThe court acquitted two other defendants, saying it “cannot be sure” that they were “parties to the scheme”.The court acquitted two other defendants, saying it “cannot be sure” that they were “parties to the scheme”.

Read More Warning: This article contains spoilers for all of Lovely Runner. We’re only halfway through 2024, but any upcoming Korean drama that is looking to steal the title of year’s best from Lovely Runner (선재 업고 튀어) is going to have to pull out all the stops. This week, the time-travel romance wrapped up…

Read More Greens leader Adam Bandt says Donald Trump ‘unfit to be president’ after hush money trial verdict while Nationals senator Matt Canavan claims prosecution was a ‘witch hunt’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian prime minister, Anthony…

Read MoreOpen-source platforms such as V2Ray are gaining popularity amid Beijing’s crackdown on commercial VPNs.Open-source platforms such as V2Ray are gaining popularity amid Beijing’s crackdown on commercial VPNs.

Read More The former president appears on front pages across the globe on Friday, as the world’s media takes in the unprecedented outcome of the hush-money trial Full report: Trump found guilty of hush-money plot to influence 2016 electionAnalysis: Trump was convicted of 34 felonies. What is Biden’s next move? “Guilty on all counts,” is…

Read More The former first daughter, who also served as a special advisor during Trump’s time in office, posted a heartfelt message to her Instagram The former first daughter, who also served as a special advisor during Trump’s time in office, posted a heartfelt message to her Instagram

Read More Sydney comedian Georgia Godworth riffs with Australian director on Newtown street where Luhrmann discusses marriage and open relationships Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast “Are you going to light me well?” Baz Luhrmann asks when Georgia Godworth, a…

Read More Share price of former president’s media company has often tracked fate of his legal battles Share price of former president’s media company has often tracked fate of his legal battles

Read More A jury convicted the former president and presumptive Republican nominee on all counts in the New York hush money trial, a remarkable victory for the rule of law. A jury convicted the former president and presumptive Republican nominee on all counts in the New York hush money trial, a remarkable victory for the…

Read More Four giant pandas will be coming to two U.S. zoos later this year, an announcement that comes after three beloved bears in the nation’s capital were returned to China last November. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute announced Wednesday that two giant pandas will be coming to the zoo by the…