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Surrey say The Oval is the best home office in the country. (AP Photo: Tony Hicks)
Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies
The annual awards overseen by Columbia University recognised coverage of Trump’s immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies
· Agence France-Presse
Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies
The annual awards overseen by Columbia University recognised coverage of Trump’s immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies
· Agence France-Presse
For Christians in Israel and Jerusalem, intolerance is becoming normal
At first sight, last week’s unprovoked attack on a French nun walking along a street in occupied East Jerusalem came without warning. However, for the roughly 180,000 Christians living in Israel – and the 10,000 or so Christians living in East Jerusalem – the attack is the latest in a growing number of incidents of …
· Al Jazeera
Another Melbourne nightclub targeted in 'terrifying' black market alcohol wars
Ladida is the latest licensed venue to be targeted by arsonists in Melbourne. (ABC News: Kate Meade)
Mauritania sentences opposition lawmakers after insulting the president
President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
A look at vehicle-ramming cases around the world in recent history
Emergency services stand at the entrance to Grimmaische Strasse after has crashed into several people in Leipzig, Germany, Monday, May 4, 2026. (Jan Woitas/dpa via AP)
· The Associated Press
Why there are 61 names on your ballot for governor – including Barack Obama
Mail-in ballots have arrived in homes across California — along with some confusion.
· Zain Khan
South Korean-run vessel ablaze in Strait of Hormuz; Trump says Iran fired at the ship
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· Herbie G
Met gala red carpet: How the stars interpreted 'fashion is art' dress code
Emma Chamberlain's interpretation of the dress code "fashion is art". (Reuters: Daniel Cole)
· Dannielle Maguire
Inside the deadly hantavirus-infected cruise ship, MV Hondius, where 3 passengers have died
Passengers now trapped aboard the infected cruise ship MV Hondius had been sipping coffee in sleek lounges and soaking in picturesque views just days earlier – before a suspected hantavirus outbreak claimed three lives.
· Georgia Worrell
Hong Kong’s men, women make solid start to World Team Table Tennis Championships
Men beat North Korea 3-0 in first knockout stage, while women labour to 3-2 victory over Wales in London
· Mike Chan
Hong Kong’s men, women make solid start to World Team Table Tennis Championships
Men beat North Korea 3-0 in first knockout stage, while women labour to 3-2 victory over Wales in London
· Mike Chan
How the Middle East crisis is expanding China’s agrochemical influence
China accounts for about a third of global fertiliser production, and 70 per cent of the raw materials for chemical pesticides
· Mia Nurmamat
How the Middle East crisis is expanding China’s agrochemical influence
China accounts for about a third of global fertiliser production, and 70 per cent of the raw materials for chemical pesticides
· Mia Nurmamat
Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in thrilling final frame to win World Snooker Championship
Wu claims title 18-17 with decisive break of 85
· Aaron Bower
Person shot by officers near Washington Monument, Secret Service says
Matt Quinn, deputy director of the federal police agency, said a bystander was struck by the suspect in the shooting on the National Mall
· Associated Press
Person shot by officers near Washington Monument, Secret Service says
Matt Quinn, deputy director of the federal police agency, said a bystander was struck by the suspect in the shooting on the National Mall
· Associated Press
Wu Yize becomes snooker's second straight world champion from China
China’s Wu Yize poses for the media with the trophy, wearing the national flag of China, after winning the World Snooker Championship defeating England’s Shaun Murphy in Sheffield, England, Monday, May 4, 2026.(AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)
· Steve Douglas
IMF warns prolonged Israeli-US war could worsen global growth outlook
The International Monetary Fund says its earlier projections for the economic impact of the war involving Iran no longer hold, as risks to global growth and prices increase.
· Middleeasteye
Widow of falsely accused murder suspect plans to sue Scottish authorities
The widow of a businessman who was falsely accused of a 1997 murder has urged the Indian prime minister to back her family's bid to sue the Scottish authorities.
· Paul O'Hare
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively settle legal battle over It Ends With Us scandal
The pair have delivered a joint statement just before the case was headed to trial. (Reuters: Caitlin Ochs)
Players express 'deep disappointment' over French Open prize money
Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner are among several top players to express disappointment over the rise in prize money at Roland Garros. (Getty Images: Robert Prange)
Separated couples forced by housing crisis to keep living together
Robyn Symes says it has been a difficult four months. (ABC Gold Coast: Charmayne Allison)
· Charmayne Allison
How US tech hegemony is locking out the Global South
The world deserves better than a monopoly that builds walls and hobbles development
· Zhou Xiaoming
How US tech hegemony is locking out the Global South
The world deserves better than a monopoly that builds walls and hobbles development
· Zhou Xiaoming
Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures — fined $1.5M
Elon Musk settled the Securities and Exchange Commission’s civil lawsuit accusing the world’s richest person of waiting too long in 2022 to disclose his initial purchases of Twitter, now known as X.
· Reuters
Zohran Mamdani condemns ICE after police and protesters clash in Brooklyn
Police forcibly broke up protest outside hospital where federal immigration agents took detainee for evaluation
· Anna Betts, Sanya Mansoor
Brazil’s Lula to travel to US to meet with Trump later this week
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to travel to the United States to meet with his counterpart, Donald Trump, later this week, according to media reports.
· Al Jazeera
Three die in boating tragedy off NSW coast after rescue boat rolls while trying to help sinking yacht
Three people confirmed dead but four made it to shore after rescue went wrong in rough seas
· Australian Associated Press
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues
Dolly Parton has cancelled her forthcoming Las Vegas residency as she undergoes treatment for health issues.
· Sareen Habeshian
White House put on lockdown after shooting nearby (VIDEO, PHOTO)
The White House was put on lockdown during a business event attended by President Donald Trump following reports of gunfire nearby, Newsmax and Al Jazeera journalists reported on Monday. The Secret Service announced that an individual had been shot by law enforcement in the neighborhood.
· RT
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The White House was briefly put on lockdown on Monday after a shooting involving the US Secret Service near the Washington Monument, where an armed suspect allegedly opened fire on officers, wounding a minor.
· RT
Key UAE oil facility on fire after Iran fires missiles in ‘dangerous escalation’, officials say
A large fire broke out at a key oil facility in the United Arab Emirates on Monday after Iran fired 19 missiles and drones at the Gulf nation in a “dangerous escalation” of the Middle East conflict, local officials said.
· Ronny Reyes
Pawn Stars personality Rick Harrison calls Trump ‘best president’ at small biz event: ‘Love this guy’
Rick Harrison from the TV program “Pawn Stars” praised President Trump’s record during a Monday afternoon appearance at the White House.
· Steven Nelson
High Court to consider who owns rights to abattoir secret camera footage
The High Court will consider the challenge by animal rights activists as they take on a Victorian abattoir in a copyright dispute over covert footage. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)
· Elizabeth Byrne
Minn. Senate candidate, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan blasts Laken Riley Act after receiving Bernie Sanders endorsement
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, second-in-command to Gov. Tim Walz in Minnesota, flamed the Laken Riley Act before a cheering crowd at a “Stop Oligarchy” rally headlined by socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) over the weekend.
· Fox News
Hormuz tensions push ceasefire to the brink as Trump threatens Iran
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if it attacks United States ships as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push the truce between the two countries to the brink.
· Ali Harb
Live: Assistant minister 'astounded' tobacco giant gave evidence to inquiry in private
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· Joshua Boscaini
Gilmore's epic Gold Coast win shows young surfing stars how it's done
Steph Gilmore claimed the Gold Coast Pro 21 years after her first triumph at Snapper Rocks. (Getty Images: World Surf League/Beatriz Ryder)
Driver, 30, gets maximum sentence for fatal DUI crash that she blamed on ‘Mexican lady’
A Colorado woman was slapped with the maximum sentence for a DUI crash that killed a motorcyclist — which she tried to pin on a “Mexican lady.”
· Caitlin McCormack
Four people forced to carry sports icon's wild Met Gala look
Welcome to nine.com.au's coverage of the 2026 Met Gala – the most compelling and star-studded fashion event of the year.
· Mikala Theocharous
Patients in need of home pharmacy help missing out due to caps
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· Sarah Buchecker
US aims to ‘destroy Iran’s future’ – analyst
The US-Israeli bombings of Iranian fertility clinics, hospitals, schools and universities were aimed at “destroying Iran’s future,” geostrategic analyst Christopher Helali has told RT.
· RT
US aims to ‘destroy Iran’s future’ – analyst
The US-Israeli bombings of Iranian fertility clinics, hospitals, schools and universities were aimed at “destroying Iran’s future,” geostrategic analyst Christopher Helali has told RT.
· RT
Four Australians stuck on cruise ship after suspected deadly hantavirus outbreak
Four Australians are stranded on a luxury cruise ship being held off West Africa after three passengers died in a suspected outbreak of the deadly hantavirus.
· Daniel Lo Surdo, Olivia Le Poidevin