The ageing dilemma: why robots can’t save us but China-US cooperation might
US medical anthropologist Arthur Kleinman looks for path out of a social paradox: longer lives without a defined social role
· Xinlu Liang
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Newest first · UTC+10:00Scientists discover new enzyme that could supercharge weight-loss drugs
Scientists have discovered an enzyme that could make popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy last longer and work faster — potentially supercharging diabetes and weight-loss treatments.
· Jeanne Erickson
Russia’s inching advance in Ukraine approaches eastern fortress belt
Kostiantynivka, along with other cities in eastern Ukraine, forms part of a so-called fortress belt well-fortified against Russian attack
· Reuters
Russia’s inching advance in Ukraine approaches eastern fortress belt
Kostiantynivka, along with other cities in eastern Ukraine, forms part of a so-called fortress belt well-fortified against Russian attack
· Reuters
Pew! Human biohazard camps outside historic NYC church
A homeless man in the East Village has everyone around him saying ‘pew.’
· Gabrielle Fahmy
UAE confirms full resumption of air traffic operations | The National
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority on Saturday announced the full resumption of air traffic operations in the country.
· The National
Ex-NFL linebacker convicted of $8M Ponzi scheme should have league benefits garnished, feds say
A former NFL linebacker who ran an $8 million Ponzi scheme by promising investors big returns on gold mines and other real estate deals should have his benefits from the league garnished, according to the feds.
· Kathianne Boniello
By Melissa Brown
Melissa Brown joined the ABC in 1997 in Queensland, working in the Toowoomba, Rockhampton and Cairns newsrooms before moving to Melbourne in 2002. She was the radio court reporter at the height of the Melbourne gangland war. She has spent time on the road for radio and TV news, and has been a producer for Insiders. …
Japan Buys Russian Oil for the First Time Since Hormuz Closure
Japan is set to receive its first shipment of Russian crude oil since the conflict in the Middle East disrupted global energy supplies, Japanese media reported Saturday, citing the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
· The Moscow Times
Here’s where Washington and the rest of the world diverge
By Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, chairman of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and research director of the Valdai International Discussion Club.
· RT
Here’s where Washington and the rest of the world diverge
By Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, chairman of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and research director of the Valdai International Discussion Club.
· RT
NATO assessing details of US troop withdrawal from Germany
NATO says it is assessing the details of the United States’s decision to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, a key partner in the Western security alliance, amid tensions over the war on Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump says US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ to enforce Iran blockade
United States President Donald Trump says the US Navy is acting “like pirates” as he described an operation about seizing a ship amid the blockade of Iranian ports.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Israeli strike on southern Lebanese village kills three
At least three people have been killed in an Israeli strike on the village of Louaizeh in southern Lebanon, the country's National News Agency is reporting.
· Middleeasteye
London police refuse to investigate British nationals accused of war crimes in Gaza
London's Metropolitan Police will not investigate 10 British nationals accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity while fighting with the Israeli military in Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
France’s double standards on Israel is a betrayal of moral values - opinion
France’s policy in recent years, particularly since the rise of Emmanuel Macron, amounts to nothing less than a betrayal of moral values. Behind polished language about human rights, diplomacy, and balance lies a troubling reality of hypocrisy, moral weakness, and even open hostility toward Israel and its allies.
· DAVID BEN-BASAT
Hong Kong set for thunderstorms on Sunday as cold front approaches city
‘Showers will increase with squally thunderstorms later [on Sunday], and will be heavier in some areas,’ Observatory says
· Leopold Chen
Hong Kong set for thunderstorms on Sunday as cold front approaches city
‘Showers will increase with squally thunderstorms later [on Sunday], and will be heavier in some areas,’ Observatory says
· Leopold Chen
Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections
I promise this will not be a piece about whether or not the election results will give the Prime Minister his metaphorical P45. Not a huge amount has changed since I wrote about the level of doom last month.
· Laura Kuenssberg
‘We love our Americans’: the German town rocked by Trump’s plan to withdraw US troops
American soldiers have been part of life in Landstuhl since 1945, giving the area a unique US-German identity
· Deborah Cole
‘Go inside, he will kill you’: Israeli militants step up West Bank school attacks
Education is being targeted across Palestine, with the murder of 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan only the latest in a spree of violence
· Emma Graham Harrison, Sufian Taha, Quique Kierszenbaum
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez dropped $10M to co-host the Met Gala — and earn the big ‘Anna Wintour OK’: sources
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos paid at least $10 million to sponsor the Met Gala Monday night, Page Six can reveal.
· Sara Nathan
Syrian Gets Just Six Months In Jail For Raping 13-Year-Old Girl After Court Cites His Low IQ
Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News,
· Tyler Durden
Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
A rescue team on Saturday released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said.
· Associated Press
Oscars says AI actors and writing cannot win awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has clarified that only acting and writing for films done by humans will be considered eligible to win an Oscar.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
China Eastern says sorry for boarding bridge collision at Shanghai airport
Airline blames incident on mechanical malfunction after landing, says all passengers are safe
· Holly Chik
China Eastern says sorry for boarding bridge collision at Shanghai airport
Airline blames incident on mechanical malfunction after landing, says all passengers are safe
· Holly Chik
Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests
Sewage and agricultural pollution in rivers is having an "alarming" knock-on impact on marine life in underwater forests along the British coastline, according to new research.
· Steffan Messenger
Liberal Party retains the seat of Nepean in by-election
The ABC is projecting Liberal candidate Anthony Marsh has won the Nepean by-election. (ABC News: Danielle Bonica)
A new wave of Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon despite continuing ceasefire | The National
At least four individuals have been killed and 10 injured following a barrage of Israeli strikes targeting multiple locations in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning, as reported by the National News Agency.
· The National
300 verbal warnings issued to Sharp Island visitors on Labour Day
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also says number of visitors to island on Saturday had ‘exceeded expectations’
· Connor Mycroft
300 verbal warnings issued to Sharp Island visitors on Labour Day
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also says number of visitors to island on Saturday had ‘exceeded expectations’
· Connor Mycroft
Trump says US navy like ‘pirates’ while seizing a ship in Iranian blockade
US president says ‘we took over the cargo, took over the oil. It’s a very profitable business’
· Agence France-Presse
Scammers attempt to extort Sydney removalist with sudden flurry of negative reviews
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· 9News Staff
New Mexico trial citing ‘public nuisance’ laws against Meta, social platforms
The case is being closely watched as governments across the US pursue similar claims seeking to force big tech platforms to change to protect young users
· Reuters
New Mexico trial citing ‘public nuisance’ laws against Meta, social platforms
The case is being closely watched as governments across the US pursue similar claims seeking to force big tech platforms to change to protect young users
· Reuters
Rescuers search for man who went missing while hiking after row with girlfriend
Authorities say helicopter deployed to locate hiker, 28, who last posted online that he was on fourth section of MacLehose Trail
· Leopold Chen
Rescuers search for man who went missing while hiking after row with girlfriend
Authorities say helicopter deployed to locate hiker, 28, who last posted online that he was on fourth section of MacLehose Trail
· Leopold Chen
Police station car bomb accused appears in court
A 66-year-old man has appeared before a court charged with a number of offences relating to the explosion at Dunmurry Police Station, on the outskirts of Belfast, last Saturday.
· Eve Rosato
US embassy warns Americans of ‘areas of heightened concern’ after Toboso killings
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· Jairo Bolledo
Teen charged with terror offences appears in court
A 17-year-old facing terror charges and allegations he cooked up explosives and created a homemade gun has appeared in court and denied 16 charges.
· BBC News
Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
An Iranian proposal so far rejected by US President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade of Iran while leaving talks on Iran's nuclear program for later, a senior Iranian official said on Saturday.
· REUTERS
Sheikh Hamdan launches planting drive to keep Dubai's 'flame tree' in full bloom | The National
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, on Saturday called for the launch of a planting programme to keep the emirate's popular “flame tree” in full glow.
· The National
Steve Hilton: could this British former Fox News host be California’s next governor?
The race to succeed Gavin Newsom has teetered wildly, and with Democrats in disarray, the Republican ex-Downing Street adviser is leading in the polls. Can he really pull it off?
· Andrew Gumbel
‘Deplorable’: ICE hires firm accused of ‘torture’ to track down undocumented children
Exclusive: Contractor denies allegations including ‘enforced disappearance’ and will help locate unaccompanied minors
· Jose Olivares
The White House power play post-dinner shooting: do what we say or else
After correspondents’ dinner shooting, administration has rushed to capitalize in pursuit of its political goals
· Sam Levine
Family of six held by ICE arrives back in Colorado as lawyer attacks ‘kidnapping’
El Gamal family was released from detention and then re-arrested as US officials appeared to overstep judge’s order
· Jose Olivares
Best photos of May 2: Displaced Palestinian child in a destroyed car to the full moon in Jaipur | The National
Previous slideNext slide A displaced Palestinian child plays inside a car destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war in the Bureij refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip. AFPInfo A person stands atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge on May Day in Washington, DC. ReutersInfo Brides arrive to get married during a ma…
· The National
Star-studded line-up announced for Celebrity Traitors series two
Richard E. Grant, Miranda Hart, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Joe Lycett are among the stars who will go head to head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.
· Guy Lambert
Teen suspect in murder of 2 Kentucky bank employees leads police on wild 130 mph chase
A masked suspect accused of gunning down two bank employees inside a Kentucky branch is now facing federal charges after a wild, high-speed chase that ended in a crash, according to court documents.
· Fox News