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Friday briefing: What’s behind the increase in violent attacks on Europe’s politicians?
Read More In today’s newsletter: The shooting of the Slovak prime minister, Robert Fico, was the first attempt on the life of a European head of state since 2003 – and reflects a growing polarisation across the continent • Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First Edition Good morning. After a government meeting in…
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Latinos found jobs and cheap housing in a Pennsylvania city but political power has proven elusive
Read MoreA federal lawsuit argues the way representatives are elected to a local school board in Pennsylvania’s coal region is unfairly shutting Latino voters out of powerA federal lawsuit argues the way representatives are elected to a local school board in Pennsylvania’s coal region is unfairly shutting Latino voters out of power
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Swimming boss defends athletes lobbying national gallery to take down Gina Rinehart portraits
Read More Swimming Queensland chief Kevin Hasemann says ‘I’ve never been to a gallery’ and furore has ‘evolved into something I could never have imagined’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The head of Swimming Queensland has defended a campaign…
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South Africa’s election could bring a defining moment — and new complications. Here’s what to know
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‘We were all under water’: Afghans tell BBC of devastating flooding
Read MoreThe BBC goes to Afghanistan’s Baghlan province, where hundreds have died in devastating flooding.The BBC goes to Afghanistan’s Baghlan province, where hundreds have died in devastating flooding.
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Old Syria explosion photo falsely portrayed as ‘Israel in May 2024’
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Government adviser on disruptive protest accused of conflict of interest
Read More John Woodcock, whose review proposes bans for protest groups, has lobbying links to firms in arms and fossil fuel sectors Activists have accused the government’s independent adviser on political violence of a conflict of interest, after it emerged that he had lobbying links to companies that would benefit from curbs to protesting. John…
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3 Australian League Soccer Players Arrested Over Alleged Yellow Card-Fixing Scheme
Read More In a blow to Australian soccer, three A-League players were arrested Friday as part of a monthslong investigation into alleged betting corruption. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] In December 2023, the New South Wales state police and the UK Gambling Commission began a probe into alleged yellow card manipulation by players linked to a southwestern Sydney…
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A New Lawsuit Accuses Spotify of Cheating Songwriters Out of Royalties
Read More Spotify Technology SA used a legalistic word change to justify slicing royalties to musicians and publishers, reducing the revenue on which royalties are based by almost 50%, according to lawsuit filed by the group that collects their payments. The change came in March when Spotify added the word “bundled” to its description of…
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Israel will respond to genocide charges at UN court after South Africa urgently requests cease-fire
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5/16: CBS Evening News
Read MoreMorehouse College prepares for possible disruptions ahead of Biden’s commencement address; Oncology nurse faces down her own cancer diagnosis with courageMorehouse College prepares for possible disruptions ahead of Biden’s commencement address; Oncology nurse faces down her own cancer diagnosis with courage
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Post-Brexit rules on antibiotic use on farms water down EU laws, experts say
Read More Scientists point to loopholes in new legislation that have been closed under European Union regulations New rules intended to reduce the use of antibiotics in farming in the UK have been criticised as too lax and weaker than their equivalent under EU laws. The updated regulations come into force on Friday. They ban…
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As India’s Modi drags Pakistan into election campaign, will ties worsen?
Read MoreUnlike in 2019, Pakistan was largely absent from India’s election rhetoric. Now that’s changed – after a three-word postUnlike in 2019, Pakistan was largely absent from India’s election rhetoric. Now that’s changed – after a three-word post
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Greg Lynn trial: Russell Hill’s friend ‘almost fell on the floor’ when he heard of 20-year affair with Carol Clay, court told
Read More Robert Ashlin says he advised Hill’s wife Robyn to go to the police because ‘something’s not right’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A longtime friend of Russell Hill “almost fell on the floor” when he found out…
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New Caledonia riots: parts of territory ‘out of state control’, French representative says
Read More Days of unrest in the French Pacific territory –sparked by a plan to change voting rules – have left five dead Tensions remained high in Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis…
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Chinese shoppers are buying less than they used to, and it’s contributing to a lopsided economic recovery
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Frank Zumbo avoids jail for indecent assaults that involved ‘cynical abuse’ of his position of power
Read More Magistrate finds the former chief of staff to federal MP Craig Kelly ‘deliberately manipulated’ young women and took advantage of their vulnerability Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Frank Zumbo, the former chief of staff to federal MP…
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New Caledonia says situation ‘calmer’ after state of emergency imposed
Read MoreSome 1,000 security personnel have arrived from France to address the worst unrest in the territory since the 1980s.Some 1,000 security personnel have arrived from France to address the worst unrest in the territory since the 1980s.
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Life-size family photos win top prize
Read MoreLebohang Kganye has won the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize for her exhibition Haufi nyana? I’ve come to take you homeLebohang Kganye has won the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize for her exhibition Haufi nyana? I’ve come to take you home
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Reddit Partners With OpenAI to Bring Content to ChatGPT and AI Tools to Reddit
Read More Reddit Inc. forged a partnership with OpenAI that will bring its content to the chatbot ChatGPT and other products, while also helping the social media company add new artificial intelligence features to its forums. Shares of Reddit, which had their initial public offering in March, jumped as much as 15% in late trading…
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Super Bowl star ‘homemaker’ speech sparks backlash
Read MoreHarrison Butker also attacked “degenerate cultural values” and “the tyranny of diversity, equity and inclusion”.Harrison Butker also attacked “degenerate cultural values” and “the tyranny of diversity, equity and inclusion”.
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Scientists may have solved mystery behind Egypt’s pyramids
Read MoreScientists say the ancient wonders are likely to have been built along a now-dried up branch of the River Nile.Scientists say the ancient wonders are likely to have been built along a now-dried up branch of the River Nile.
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Reddit shares jump after OpenAI ChatGPT deal
Read MoreOpenAI and Reddit reach deal that will give ChatGPT access to content on the social media platform.OpenAI and Reddit reach deal that will give ChatGPT access to content on the social media platform.
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Police hunt man who abducted woman and baby before forcing her to buy laptops in Melbourne
Read More Woman told to buy MacBooks after being threatened with knife at the Stud Park shopping centre on 10 May, police say Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A mother and her baby were abducted from a Melbourne shopping…
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Environmental Defenders Office did not breach funding rules while opposing Santos gas project, review finds
Read More Tanya Plibersek ordered investigation after judge accused law firm of ‘subtle coaching’ of Tiwi Island traditional owners during legal challenge Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Environmental Defenders Office did not breach the conditions of its $8.2m…
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Taiwan’s New President Faces China’s Threats and Military Buildup
Read More SUBSCRIBER+EXCLUSIVE REPORTING — As Taiwan prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te on May 20, it’s also preparing for fresh provocations from Beijing. Lai was the tough-on-China candidate in Taiwan’s January election, and the Chinese government made no secret of its displeasure with the outcome. China’s Foreign Ministry said Lai’s election “will…
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Little penguins at risk of vanishing from WA island as once-thriving colony reduced to 120 birds
Read More Exclusive: Study shows Penguin Island population in freefall, sources say, amid pressure from tourism, boat traffic and warming seas Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A once-thriving population of little penguins on a tourist island off Perth’s coast…
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The children of the contaminated blood scandal – podcast
Read More It is the NHS’s worst treatment disaster – with 30,000 patients infected. Two survivors, Ade Goodyear and Andy Evans, explain why it took so long for it to be brought to light Ade Goodyear was 15 when he was told he had contracted HIV. Like about 30,000 other NHS patients – including more…
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Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters Celebrated for ‘Moral Clarity’ at ‘The People’s Graduation’
Read More College students risking school discipline for their pro-Palestinian activism were celebrated by peers and supporters for their moral clarity at a church across the street from Columbia University on Thursday. Faculty and staff from Columbia and Barnard College helped organize ‘The People’s Graduation’ at The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. Hundreds of…
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Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters Celebrated for ‘Moral Clarity’ at ‘The People’s Graduation’
Read More College students risking school discipline for their pro-Palestinian activism were celebrated by peers and supporters for their moral clarity at a church across the street from Columbia University on Thursday. Faculty and staff from Columbia and Barnard College helped organize ‘The People’s Graduation’ at The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. Hundreds of…
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Donald Trump’s son-in-law to redevelop NATO-bombed buildings
Read More An investment group led by Jared Kushner has landed a deal to build a $500 million hotel in Serbia Former US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and another former White House aide have landed a contract with the Serbian government to develop a luxury hotel on the site of a military complex…
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NFL Distances Itself From Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker After His Controversial Commencement Speech
Read More The NFL distanced itself from Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker after he gave a controversial commencement speech last weekend at Benedictine College in Kansas and received backlash for comments deemed sexist and offensive. Butker, who was the commencement speaker at the private Catholic college, was applauded at the ceremony, but his speech…
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Crypto boom, erratic rain spark outages in Laos, Asia’s clean power export hub
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Peter Dutton and Bill Shorten clash on TV over budget reply plan to ban foreign homebuyers
Read More Opposition leader promised in speech on Thursday to restrict property investment by non-residents Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Peter Dutton has been challenged over the number of foreigners who buy houses in Australia each year after promising…
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US senator Bob Menendez reveals wife’s cancer amid bribery trial
Read MoreBob Menendez said his spouse and co-defendant would undergo a mastectomy following her diagnosis.Bob Menendez said his spouse and co-defendant would undergo a mastectomy following her diagnosis.