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Newest first · UTC+11:00The bleak reason this rental house in Adelaide is the only one of its kind
The Anglicare Australia rental affordability snapshot surveyed nearly 49,000 rental listings available over one weekend in March.
· Sbsaustralia
California billionaires tax in peril as opposing measures backed by Google founder land on ballot
Google co-founder Sergey Brin is backing a pair of ballot initiatives that oppose California’s controversial proposed billionaire tax in a high-stakes showdown ahead of the November election.
· Zain Khan, Annie Gaus
Infantino affirms at FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in World Cup
Fans of the Vancouver Whitecaps MLS soccer team rally to keep the team in Vancouver, Thursday, April 30, 2026, outside the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
· Anne M Peterson
'Too hard to prove': Concerns raised after one year of coercive control laws in Queensland
Topic:Domestic Violence
· Arianna Levy
Parliament must have a trade union representative - Samagi Sevaka Sangamaya - DailyNews
International Worker’s Day, celebrated annually on the 1st of May, is a day dedicated to honouring the rights, dignity, and sacrifices of working people across the world, said General Secretary of the Samagi Sevaka Sangamaya Subash Karunaratne in a massage to mark the International Workers’ Day.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Camp Mystic, where 25 little girls drowned in floods, drops its bid to reopen this season
Camp Mystic, where 25 young girls and two counselors died in catastrophic flash flooding last July, announced it will remain closed this summer a month ahead of its planned opening for its 100th anniversary.
· Chris Nesi
Iraqi PM-designate says Trump invited him to US once govt formed
BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi received a call from US President Donald Trump, who congratulated him on his nomination and invited him to the US once his government is formed, his office announced Thursday.
· Agence France-Presse
Mexico’s Sheinbaum questions US claims of drug ties to Sinaloa governor
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has cast doubt on accusations by the United States that Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha collaborated with the Sinaloa drug cartel after US prosecutors charged him with having ties to organised crime.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
EU mobilises Euro 2.6 Mn to strengthen civil society in Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU)-funded ‘Together We Rise’ initiative, implemented by World Vision and SAFE Foundation in Sri Lanka, is a Euro 2.6 million project designed to strengthen civil society and promote human rights, inclusion and accountable governance.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Iran threatens 'long and painful strikes' if US renews attacks
People walk near a billboard featuring an image of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. (Reuters: Majid Asgaripour/WANA)
US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge
The U.S. is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters, as oil prices surged to their highest in more than four years on fears of longer-term disruptions to global fuel supplies.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Putin, Trump speak by phone – Kremlin aide
The two Presidents discussed the Ukraine conflict and the escalation in the Middle East, according to Yury Ushakov Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his US counterpart Donald Trump on Wednesday, during which the two discussed issues including the Ukraine conflict and the crisis in the Persian G…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Protect the people’s Government – National People’s Power
On this International Workers’ Day, which falls on May 1, the National People’s Power (NPP) pays tribute to the oppressed people, including working people around the world, who are raising their voices and fighting for their rights.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour share a historic relative
Meryl Streep confirmed that she and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour are distant cousins while promoting the highly anticipated “Devil Wears Prada 2” film.
· Vanessa Serna
Spain PM condemns Israel ‘assaulting a civilian flotilla’ bound for Gaza
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said that Israel is “once again violating international law” by detaining civilians on board an aid flotilla headed for Gaza in international waters.
· Middleeasteye
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: Israel rolls out red carpet as Tel Aviv hosts early premiere
Israeli celebrities painted Tel Aviv red Tuesday night at the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 at Lev Cinema.
· SHANNA FULD
In its careful way, the Bondi royal commission report is still damning
By Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop
· Sean Rubinsztein Dunlop
White House releases dozens of behind-the-scenes photos of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit
The White House releases a behind-the-scenes look of King Charles III & Queen Camilla’s state visit.
· Alex Mead
Small border town goes to war with California over ICE: ‘Most important days of my life’
A California city near the Mexican border has had enough of the state’s openness toward illegal immigrants — now taking the state’s sanctuary laws to court.
· Titus Wu
'Globalise the intifada' chant is racist, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has called for police to prosecute people chanting "globalise the intifada" during demonstrations, calling it an example of "extreme racism".
· Paul Seddon
California Coastal Commission brought to heel with bombshell development ruling
California’s powerful coastal watchdog has suffered a major blow after the state Supreme Court unanimously ruled it overstepped its authority over a shoreline development.
· Nina Joudeh
US airline resumes direct flights to major world capital for the first time in 7 years — after Trump’s intervention
Direct flights from the US to Venezuela have resumed for the first time in nearly a decade – just months after the US toppled the Latin American nation’s despotic dictator, Nicolas Maduro.
· Alex Oliveira
US senator urges State Department to continue aid to Ethiopia | The National
A US senator has sent a letter to the State Department, urging it to continue sending food and other aid to Ethiopia, after President Donald Trump's administration slashed foreign assistance last year.
· The National
NYC ‘rabbi’ found murdered and dismembered in Colombia was there to meet new wife, pal says
A Hasidic dad from Brooklyn whose body was dismembered and dumped by Colombian thugs was in South America to meet a potential new wife, a close pal told The Post.
· Reuven Fenton, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Man accused of attempting to storm Trump dinner to remain in jail
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
The Liberals should easily win Nepean by-election, but politics is changing
The seat of Nepean on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula will soon vote in a by-election. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)
· Casey Briggs
Britain raises terror threat level after stabbing of two Jewish men
London: The British public has been told to expect more terror attacks within months after the frenzied stabbing of two Jewish men on a London street, heightening fears of violent antisemitism and prompting the government to outline new spending on community protection.
· David Crowe
Final resting place of US Coast Guard cutter revealed 108 years after it was sunk in WWI
A British diving team has found the submerged wreckage of a US Coast Guard ship that was torpedoed off the UK coast during World War I, killing all 131 people on board, officials said.
· Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Trump removes tariffs on Scottish whiskey after King Charles III’s visit leaves prez singing royal praises
President Trump said Thursday he will be removing a 10% tariff he imposed last year on Scottish whiskeys in honor of this week’s visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
· Samuel Chamberlain
Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over AI company's origins
Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, world’s richest man and OpenAI’s cofounder, took the stand Tuesday in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud between himself and former friends Sam Altman and Greg Brockman that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence. (AP Video by Terry Chea)
· Barbara Ortutay
Musk says he didn’t read ‘fine print’ on OpenAI for-profit plan
OAKLAND, California — Elon Musk wrangled with Sam Altman's lawyer on Thursday over the timing of his decision to sue OpenAI and whether he knew about discussions to turn it into a for-profit company, as he was cross-examined in a trial over his lawsuit that could determine the future of the ChatGPT maker.
· Reuters
WW2 bomb to be blown up as 1,200 homes evacuated
A World War Two bomb discovered at a building site in Plymouth will be destroyed in a controlled explosion on Friday.
· Jonathan Morris
Why Jeffrey Epstein’s purported suicide note is still being kept secret: ‘Time to say goodbye’
Jeffrey Epstein wrote a suicide note before his 2019 death in a New York City federal lockup, his cellmate claims – but its contents remain secret seven years after his death because a judge ordered it sealed, a new report revealed Thursday.
· Alex Oliveira
US politics live updates: King Charles, Queen Camilla conclude US state visit; Trump floats new plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Thank you for joining our continuing live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the United States, as well as developments in Australia.
· Sarah McPhee
Australia news live: Chaos erupts overnight at Alice Springs Hospital as Kumanjayi Little Baby’s alleged killer arrested; Trump floats new plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Here’s what you need to know today:
· Sarah McPhee, Jack Gramenz
How two court cases could change supermarket pricing rules
Topic:Consumer Protection
· Michael Atkin
The home battery rebate is changing. Is it still worth it and what's the right size?
In less than nine months, Australian households have installed more than 266,000 home batteries. (ABC News: Briana Shepherd)
· Nathan Morris
Trump, Fox News praise UAE decision to leave Opec
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday indicated that he approved of the decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) amid the fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Abused, malnourished toucans nursed back to health at NYC’s Bronx Zoo after trafficking ring rescue
Their journey is un-beak-lievable.
· Katherine Donlevy
PM vows to act against people ‘venerating the murder of Jews’ as terror threat level rises
Keir Starmer pledges crackdown on protesters chanting or displaying antisemitic slogans as terror attack is assessed to be ‘highly likely’
· Rowena Mason, Vikramdodd, Yassin El Moudden, Helena Horton
Crucial interest rate has broken from the global benchmark, costing us billions
Topic:Government Debt
· David Taylor
Trump pulls embattled surgeon general pick
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Thursday pulled his embattled nominee for the country's surgeon general, whose confirmation was stalled as lawmakers voiced concern including over her views on vaccines.
· Agence France-Presse
Hegseth ‘dangerously exaggerated’ US military triumph in Iran, Senate hears
Senator Jack Reed says at hearing that defense secretary failed to give Trump accurate picture of war in Iran
· Roberttait
Federal Reserve faces unorthodox leadership change: Warsh enters, Powell remains
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference at the Federal Reserve, following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
· Christopher Rugaber
Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has defended how officers subdued the suspect in the Golders Green attack, after Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning their actions.
· Olivia Ireland
How a terrible gig for personal trainers led Guy Montgomery to his big break
Guy Montgomery has won Best Male Comedian at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards three times, and was awarded the 2025 Silver Logie for Best New Talent. (Supplied: Jubilee Street Management/Nick Pics)
· Katherine Smyrk
From cauliflower to custard apples, seasonal produce to look for in May
"It's better from a nutrient perspective to eat locally and seasonally as much as possible," says Prue Mynard.
· Anna Chisholm
Gianni Infantino tells Fifa congress that Iran will play at World Cup in US as planned
Iran’s participation in doubt following US/Israel attacks
· Matthughes
Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest, state media report, more than five years after the military toppled the civilian government that the Nobel laureate had led and jailed her.
· Al Jazeera