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Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Associated Press
US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone
A US court has issued an order significantly restricting access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail.
· Sareen Habeshian
‘Crocodile Dundee’ star Paul Hogan’s son arrested for domestic battery after spat at star’s home
The troubled son of “Crocodile Dundee” star Paul Hogan was arrested after an incident at his famous father’s Los Angeles home.
· Sarah Jones, Ben Chapman
Bella Hadid and ex Adan Banuelos spark reconciliation rumors with cozy hangout at Taylor Sheridan’s ranch
Bella Hadid and ex Adan Banuelos are sparking reconciliation rumors.
· Audrey Rock
Ghost rainbows, storms and sunsets — WA's skies, captured by you
April delivered a transitional mix of warm beach weather and wet days with plenty of rainfall. Pictured here is Scarborough Beach. (Supplied: Tim Spencer)
· Tabarak Al Jrood
Kumanjayi Baby Girl’s relatives share grief at ‘child ripped away’ as NT chief minister foreshadows charges
Gurindji families mourn ‘a life so precious, gone far too soon’
· Tory Shepherd
Trump says US will increase tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25% next week
US President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration will raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25 percent next week, claiming that the regional bloc is not complying with a bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
· Yonhap
Lions welcome back premiership hero to face struggling Bombers
The Brisbane Lions are without Oscar Allen, but Dayne Zorko is making his return from injury against Essendon at Docklands.
· Luke Pentony
Hailey Bieber, Alix Earle and more stars party at elite night 1 of Carbone beach in Miami
Hailey Bieber, Alix Earle and more stars were seen arriving for night one of American Express Presents Carbone Beach on Friday — just days before engines will rev at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.
· Leah Bitsky
Insurance seed bank helps revive rare flowers lost to bushfires
The Stirling Range National Park is a floral diversity hotspot. (Supplied: DBCA)
· Rosemary Murphy
Dee Salmin’s book could end relationships. And she’s happy about it
Dee Salmin says a car crash when she was 18 changed her outlook on life and love. (Supplied)
· David Marchese
Why a higher global index rank means less freedom for the Philippine press
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· Leah Sagaad
Spiced pumpkin soup that's an easy midweek meal
Ismat Awan is Sydney-based multimedia culinary creative who blends her cultural heritage with modern cooking techniques. She works across a number of food publications and brands. She's on Instagram as @MadeByIsmat
Hegseth has ordered withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 American troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, two days after President Donald Trump said his administration was weighing a reduction of its service members in the allied country.
· Yonhap
Dancing robot delays Oakland–San Diego flight after Southwest confiscates its oversized batteries
A Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to San Diego turned into an unexpected comedy show Thursday after a dancing humanoid robot named Bebop caused a delay, confused airline staff, and sparked a lithium battery standoff that grounded the trip before it even got rolling.
· Daniel Farr
Harrowing bodycam footage shows cop fatally shooting machete-wielding nut who slashed 3 straphangers at Grand Central
Newly released bodycam footage captured the moment an NYPD cop opened fire on a defiant machete-wielding nut who slashed three straphangers at Grand Center Terminal last month.
· Anna Young
Unionized workers of Samsung Biologics continue strike for 2nd day
Unionized workers at Samsung Biologics, the biotech arm of Samsung Group, continued to stage a strike Saturday for a second day, according to union officials, with the union and the company showing little signs of bridging gaps over wages and other issues.
· Yonhap
World Series champ reveals he was behind viral ‘s–ting your pants’ insult after Alex Cora’s Red Sox firing
Upon the Red Sox axing Alex Cora, a former player summarized the situation with a bizarre analogy.
· Thomas Gamba-Ellis
Expert warns of health risks during menopause
MANILA, Philippines—A health expert warned about the potential health consequences of neglecting proper nutrition and supplements during menopause.
· Allen Limos
US Pentagon signs AI deals with Google, Nvidia and SpaceX, focus on ‘lawful’ use
The deal comes even as some tech workers raise concerns about the use of AI for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance
· Tribune News Service
US Pentagon signs AI deals with Google, Nvidia and SpaceX, focus on ‘lawful’ use
The deal comes even as some tech workers raise concerns about the use of AI for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance
· Tribune News Service
Single-A Florida State League Glance
West DivisionFirst HalfWLPct.GBFort Myers (Minnesota) 169.640—Clearwater (Philadelphia)1510.6001Lakeland (Detroit) 1411.5602Bradenton (Pittsburgh) 1213.4804Tampa (N.Y. Yankees) 1114.4405Dunedin (Toronto)1015.4006
· The Associated Press
Former NJ Dem candidate admits forging nearly 1,000 voter registration applications
Henrilynn Ibezim, a former Democratic mayoral candidate in New Jersey, pleaded guilty to forging nearly 1,000 voter registration applications during the 2021 Democratic primary, New Jersey’s Office of the Attorney General announced Thursday.
· Fox News
Iconic 1980s train returns to tracks after major refurbishment
The NSW XPT diesel-powered train has resumed services between Sydney and Grafton after major refurbishments.
· Emma Siossian
By Emma Siossian
Emma Siossian is a journalist with ABC News, who covers the NSW Mid North Coast. Emma is based in Port Macquarie.
Trump accuses congresswoman of marrying her brother
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Nick Pearson
Cuba says Trump’s fresh sanctions on its economy amount to ‘collective punishment’
The US sanctions target people operating in broad sections of Cuban economy, including energy, defence and mining
· Guardian staff and agencies
US appeals court temporarily halts mail delivery of abortion pill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A US appeals court on Friday temporarily halted mail delivery of mifepristone, the medication used in the majority of abortions in the United States.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump administration pulling 5K troops out of Germany over Iran war criticism
Pentagon officials revealed Friday that 5,000 US troops will be pulled out of Germany amid the rift between Berlin and President Trump over the Iran war.
· Victor Nava
How a load of 're-pimped' bikes are helping outback kids get to school
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· Chloe Henville
'Butcher of Bosnia' near death, say lawyers asking for early release
Former Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladić enters court at The Hague during an appeal in 2021. (Reuters: Jerry Lampen)
· Andrew Thorpe
US appeals court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs
Abortion rights supporters say ruling most sweeping threat to access since supreme court overturned Roe in 2022
· Gabrielle Canon
RT crew films Israel striking Lebanon despite US-mediated truce (VIDEO)
An RT crew has filmed an airstrike in southern Lebanon as the Israeli military continued to pound targets despite a ceasefire declared last month.
· RT
Trump news at a glance: US troops to be pulled from Germany as president’s feud with Nato allies intensifies
Pentagon says withdrawal is expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months – key US politics stories from Friday, 1 May at a glance
· Guardian staff
UN to assess Iranian attacks on Middle East telecoms
GENEVA — The United Nations' telecoms agency decided on Friday to condemn, monitor and report on the impact of Iranian attacks on telecommunications infrastructure in four targeted countries in the Middle East.
· Agence France-Presse
‘M*A*S*H’ actress Gwen Farrell dead at 93
Gwen Farrell, best known for her role on the hit series “M*A*S*H,” has died. She was 93 years old.
· BreAnna Bell
Hollywood auctioned off to Middle Eastern royalty as industry struggles to survive
A political firestorm is erupting over plans tied to a massive $111 billion media merger that could open the door for Gulf state investors to gain unprecedented influence over major Western media outlets.
· Daniel Farr
What to leave behind? Returning Wang Fuk Court residents stuck with tough decisions
Residents returning to Wang Fuk Court after last November’s fire make tough choices on what to pack and what to leave behind
· Danny Mok
What to leave behind? Returning Wang Fuk Court residents stuck with tough decisions
Residents returning to Wang Fuk Court after last November’s fire make tough choices on what to pack and what to leave behind
· Danny Mok
China trend of AI replicas of exes sparks debates about emotional cheating, attachment
Advocates claim that these AI exes offer emotional solace and aid in the process of overcoming past regrets
· Zoey Zhang
China trend of AI replicas of exes sparks debates about emotional cheating, attachment
Advocates claim that these AI exes offer emotional solace and aid in the process of overcoming past regrets
· Zoey Zhang
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid Trump spat with Merz
A Pentagon official says Donald Trump is reacting to "counterproductive remarks" from Germany. (AP: Matt Rourke)
Ex-US lawmaker convicted of lobbying for Venezuela
MIAMI, Florida — An ex-US lawmaker was convicted of corruption charges Friday in what prosecutors described as a secret lobbying campaign for Venezuela, with the trial featuring testimony by a former close friend, Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
· Agence France-Presse
Anti-ICE DSA protesters descend on LA Home Depot for sit-in
Business at a Los Angeles Home Depot came to a screeching halt when anti-ICE DSA protesters barged their way into the business and refused to leave.
· California Post Staff
$400M Qatari jet gifted to US nearly ready to be Trump's Air Force One
President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Ocala International Airport, in Ocala Fla., Friday, May 1, 2026, after speaking at an event in The Villages, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
· Jonathan J Cooper
WA has enough fuel for May amid 'growing confidence' for June, minister says
WA Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson sits down for a Stateline interview. (ABC News: Benjamin Gubana)
· Keane Bourke
Runaway Waymo that dropped passenger at California airport is every traveler’s worst nightmare: ‘It’s not my mistake’
A Bay Area businessman’s first ride in a driverless Waymo turned into an airport nightmare when the robotaxi allegedly sped off with his luggage still locked in the trunk — leaving him stranded without clothes, work materials, or answers before a flight to San Diego.
· Nina Joudeh