Albo wanders in to Tim Apple’s place to fix the internet
There was something almost The Truman Show about Anthony Albanese’s Californian morning at Apple Park.
· Rob Harris
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Morocco’s PJD: what has the party learned from its dramatic fall
Morocco’s Justice and Development Party (PJD) went from a decade of being the main political beneficiary of the country’s post-2011 reforms to suffering a dramatic electoral defeat in 2021.
Qatar denies funding Hamas after Israeli report claims Netanyahu ignored warnings over Gaza aid
Qatar's International Media office denied reports that the nation provided funding for Hamas in Gaza in the form of "humanitarian aid" in an official statement on Friday, claiming that "these allegations are being promoted by elements of Israel’s far right and political figures in an attempt to deflect attention fro…
· MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR
Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in war
Russia’s parliamentary election for the first time includes residents of regions that Moscow illegally annexed from Ukraine after the start of its full-scale invasion more than 4 1/2 years ago, part of Kremlin efforts to cement its gains.
· Yonhap
Slovak PM Fico says some in West seek war between Russia and NATO
Some Western politicians are seeking conflict between NATO and Russia after a "failed" strategy to defeat Moscow in its war with Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said Saturday.
· Yonhap
Coalition vows to cut $15 off tank of petrol when global prices spike
Topic:Federal Parliament
· Erin Handley
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denounces Russia’s inclusion of annexed regions in parliamentary elections
Ukrainian officials call the move illegal while European Commission condemns ‘another blatant violation of international law’ in parliamentary poll. What we know on day 1,670
· Guardian staff and agencies
State funeral held for former Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa
Hong Kong’s Cheif Executive Tung Chee-hwa listens to reporter’s question during a news conference at government headquarters in Hong Kong, April 26, 2004. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)
Will fresh incentives give China’s housing market more than a short-lived rebound?
Sales of new units in cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen have risen following central government moves designed to revive buyer confidence
· Daniel Ren
Will incentives give China’s housing market more than a short-lived rebound?
Sales of new units in cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen have risen following central government moves designed to revive buyer confidence
· Daniel Ren
Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation
The Australian government is seeking support from global tech giants as it works to strengthen the country’s online safety laws and artificial intelligence (AI) regulations.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Poll: US Jewish voters concerned Netanyahu policies fueling antisemitism
A majority of American Jewish voters say they are deeply concerned that Israel’s actions under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have contributed to rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in the United States, even as an overwhelming majority continue to identify as pro-Israel, according to a new poll…
· Middleeasteye
Japan's response to US 'foreign pressure' must be to benefit of both
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, left, and Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama met for the first time after the coordinated intervention. (Source photos obtained by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Chinese lawyers offer coaching for when corruption busters come knocking
Suspects should learn what to do before being detained, lawyers say, as they might spend months cut off from legal counsel
· Phoebe Zhang
Chinese lawyers offer coaching for when corruption busters come knocking
Suspects should learn what to do before being detained, lawyers say, as they might spend months cut off from legal counsel
· Phoebe Zhang
Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls
Embattled Friedrich Merz faces nervous wait while far-right Alternative für Deutschland party targets further gains
· Deborah Cole
Iran's security chief says seven conditions announced for talks to begin
Iran has announced seven conditions for starting any negotiations to the US government, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has said.
· Middleeasteye
Korea, Estonia deepen defense ties through industry partnerships
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
Turkish foreign minister says Israel should not 'chase empty dreams'
Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus has accused Israel of seeking to deepen divisions across the Middle East in its pursuit for a 'promised land'.
· Middleeasteye
Putin prepares to escalate Ukraine war with draft surge, attacks targeting NATO - report
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to escalate the war with Ukraine after this weekend's State Duma elections, Western intelligence sources told The Telegraph.
· JONAH DAVIDOV
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive, honoured with state funeral
Funeral follows a vigil attended by political and business heavyweights paying their respects to the late leader
· Matthew Cheng
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive, honoured with state funeral
Funeral follows a vigil attended by political and business heavyweights paying their respects to the late leader
· Matthew Cheng
Waste Of The Day: SBA Reviewed Loans 20 Years Late
Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations,
· Tyler Durden
Gavin Newsom signs election security bills to thwart federal interference by Trump
Bills signed by California governor safeguard vote by mail and make seizing ballots or election records a felony
· Uwa Ede Osifo
Victorian Coalition pledges more select-entry high schools if elected
Topic:State and Territory Government
· Alex Sinnott
New US sanctions law undermines Ukraine peace efforts – Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov says legislation signed by Donald Trump will undermine efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict and improve bilateral relations
· RT
Prime Minister spruiks Australian social media laws
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Named as an enemy: Indonesia’s uneasy Aukus moment
Aukus inquiry testimony in Australia cast Indonesia as a foe in a hypothetical war, reviving old suspicions
· Maria Siow
Named as an enemy: Indonesia’s uneasy Aukus moment
Aukus inquiry testimony in Australia cast Indonesia as a foe in a hypothetical war, reviving old suspicions
· Maria Siow
Turkish foreign minister says new proposals sent to US, Iran to end war
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that Turkey and other countries have proposed new conditions to the US and Iran to end the war.
· Middleeasteye
'Middle East situation could escalate rapidly': US urges citizens to exercise caution
The US government has told its citizens currently in the Middle East that the security environment remains "complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation", urging them to exercise heightened vigilance.
· Middleeasteye
Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that Saudi Arabia may have unmet military needs from the attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels and that Turkiye would consider how to support the kingdom as part of a trilateral defence pact.
· Al Jazeera Staff
No US message expected during Pakistani minister’s visit, Tehran says
Pakistan's interior minister, Mohsin Naqvi, is set to visit Tehran on Sunday to meet with senior Iranian officials.
· Middleeasteye
News live: Taylor pledges ‘one of the biggest immigration cuts in Australian history’; tributes for Victorian Greens MP Tim Read
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· Penry Buckley, Kat Wong
Albanese visits Apple HQ, warns Australia can't sit on sidelines of AI race
Topic:Federal Government
· Jane Norman
Trump says he will appoint a new AI adviser, without providing details
Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Saturday that he plans to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser and create an “AI force,” though he did not provide details about either initiative or how they would be implemented.
· No Author
Appeals Court Rules Federal Ban On Interstate Handgun Sales Unconstitutional
Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60
In this photo provided by the State Archives of Florida, Associated Press reporter Brendan Farrington clasps his digital recorder between his lips while using his cellphone during a press gaggle with Gov. Rick Scott on May 1, 2014, at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. (Bill Cotterell/State Archives of F…
· Kathy Mccormack
Saudi-led coalition says defences intercept Houthi missile fired at Riyadh
Saudi-led coalition forces fighting Yemen’s Houthis have said that the Iran-backed group fired a ballistic missile at Riyadh at dawn before it was intercepted and destroyed.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Victoria to introduce a maximum penalty of life imprisonment for rape
Topic:Sexual Offences
· Leanne Wong
Hamas says it’s in contact with mediators over escalated Israeli killings in Gaza
Hamas’ political bureau chief, Khalil al-Hayya, has been in close contact with mediators over the recent escalation in Israeli killings in Gaza, along with attacks in the occupied West Bank and at Al-Aqsa Mosque, the group said, according to Al Jazeera.
· Middleeasteye
Total PsAI-Op: How Altman, Amodei, And The 'EA' Cult Are Milking "Rogue AI" Breakouts To Protect A Trillion-Dollar Bubble
The sudden emergence of an 'AI Panic' over the past weeks and months was highly suspect from the beginning. According to tech insiders, Silicon Valley's apex AI labs are deliberately overselling "rogue AI" hacks to pressure the federal government into building a regulatory moat that would lock out future competition…
· Tyler Durden
Houthi missiles on Riyadh and other cities intercepted, Saudi coalition says
Saudi-led coalition forces said air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by Houthis toward Riyadh at dawn on Saturday, coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said in a statement.
· Middleeasteye
Turkey says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defense pact
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia may have military needs due to the ongoing attacks by Yemen's Houthis and that Turkey was ready to help under a trilateral defense pact that also includes Pakistan.
· REUTERS
Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh, Yanbu while Saudi coalition says attacks thwarted
Saudi-led coalition forces say air defences intercepted a Houthi missile fired at Riyadh, hours after the group claimed the strikes.
· Middleeasteye
Premier League fans and players honour Noah Woods
Ipswich and Everton fans stood to applaud in Noah's memory as a picture of him was shown on the big screen
· Bbcnews
No More Mandatory ESG Fees For Dairy Farmers, USDA Rules
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
By fixating on immigration numbers, are our leaders missing the bigger picture for working Australians?
It can be tempting to blame grievance politics or the rise of One Nation for the tenor of current debate, but these are symptoms of a deeper malaise
· Sanmati Verma