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Topic:State and Territory Government
· Keane Bourke
The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
It's the biggest night in fashion.
· Kayla Epstein and Scarlett Harris
Europe sees need for bigger NATO role
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — European leaders on Monday said US President Donald Trump’s surprise decision to pull thousands of US troops out of Germany is just the latest signal that Europe must take more responsibility for its security.
· Yonhap
Trump's "Project Vault" Plans To Initially Buy Rare Earths From China
As we reported in February, the US Export-Import Bank’s proposed rare earth stockpiling initiative would initially source critical minerals from anywhere in the world - including China, an official involved in the project revealed to Bloomberg. The $12 billion Project Vault would later shift to a replenishment model…
· Tyler Durden
World Snooker Championship: China’s Wu Yize wins title for first time in dramatic final
The 22-year-old from Lanzhou becomes second Chinese winner in a row, and second-youngest winner after Stephen Hendry did it at age 21 in 1990
· Associated Press
World Snooker Championship: China’s Wu Yize wins title for first time in dramatic final
The 22-year-old from Lanzhou becomes second Chinese winner in a row, and second-youngest winner after Stephen Hendry did it at age 21 in 1990
· Associated Press
Uzbek boy recovers from brain infection after help from Korean donors, doctors
A 4-year-old Uzbek boy who came to South Korea for medical treatment after being diagnosed with a serious brain-related illness has recovered enough to continue outpatient care, helped by donations and support from local institutions.
· Park Han-na
LIVE UPDATES: 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu
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Embracing being 'wasian', with a little help from Laufey
Topic:Cultural Identity
Fake fans, fake buzz? How your favourite band got big – podcast
Shaad D’Souza explains how bands such as Geese have faced a backlash since a marketing company revealed its tricks for pushing them into the limelight, and Eamonn Forde discusses what it takes to succeed in the music industry today.
British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
Approximately two British pubs closed a day in the first quarter of 2026, according to figures produced by the industry.
· Tabby Wilson
'Leave the city': Russia threatens to unleash 'massive missile strike'
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Joseph Sahyoun
America’s debt disaster is a five-alarm fire — and there’s only one fix
Last week’s grim news about America’s publicly traded debt should be a blaring emergency siren — and a wake-up call.
· Stephen Moore
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed 21 people and left 61 wounded, according to state media.
· Koh Ewe
How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare
Johannesburg: The first victim of a suspected hantavirus outbreak had already been dead 21 days when fellow passenger and travel blogger Jake Rosmarin posted a video about cows he had seen on a remote volcanic island in the Atlantic, showing no indication he was aware his cruise ship was about to be quarantined.
· Tim Cocks
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere: astronomers
PARIS (AFP) -- A tiny, little-known world beyond Pluto appears to have an atmosphere, Japanese astronomers said Monday, defying what had been thought possible for icy objects in our cosmic backyard.
· Yonhap
DC Judge 'Apologizes' To Alleged Trump Assassin
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· Tyler Durden
Japan, Australia join forces on energy, critical minerals
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The prime ministers of Japan and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in a wide range of areas including energy security, defense and critical minerals as the Iran war threatens global supply chains.
· AP
Fire extinguished on HMM-operated vessel in Strait of Hormuz; no injuries reported
A fire that broke out after an explosion aboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier operated by South Korea's HMM Co. in the Strait of Hormuz has been extinguished, and no injuries were reported, the company said Tuesday.
· Yonhap
IMF chief warns of 'much worse outcome' if war drags into 2027
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The head of the International Monetary Fund on Monday warned that inflation was already picking up and the global economy could face a "much worse outcome" if the war in the Middle East drags into 2027 and oil prices hit around $125 per barrel.
· Reuters
Secret Service employee allegedly exposed himself, masturbated in front of guests at Miami hotel
A Secret Service employee was arrested and placed on leave after he was allegedly caught masturbating in front of guests at a Miami hotel, according to authorities and reports.
· Zoe Hussain
[Photo News] K-pop stars adorn Met Gala
K-pop artists again appeared at this year’s Met Gala, the annual fundraising event for the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, on Monday, with newcomers — including stars from "KPop Demon Hunters" — joining the lineup.
· Hong Yoo
Hyena's all smiles with new gold-coloured crown over problem tooth
Jabali the spotted hyena gets a gold-coloured crown to cap a problem tooth. (Supplied: Zoos SA)
Ex-AFL player opens up on brain trauma hell and compensation fight
Topic:Australian Rules Football
· Jessica Halloran
State Farm under fire for hundreds of violations — but experts say Californians won’t lose coverage
Regulators want State Farm barred from writing new policies for a year for allegedly violating state law after the Los Angeles wildfires — but experts say current customers shouldn’t panic.
· Benjamin Brown
Massive moving momento of 9/11 reaches LI: ‘You can feel the weight of that day’
A steel beam from the World Trade Center’s fallen South Tower was displayed Monday at a Long Island education center, where hundreds of families devastated by 9/11 tearfully flocked to the mobile memorial.
· Alex Mitchell
Stephen King meets Schitt’s Creek? This wild dramedy is the most original TV show this year
In many ways, this new series is oddly familiar. It’s a horror pastiche that will at times deliberately remind you of IT, The Shining, Halloween, Jaws and Carrie. It’s also a sharp comedy about an isolated small town in the style of Schitt’s Creek. And much like Parks and Recreation (which creator Katie Dippold also…
· Meg Watson
‘Heated Rivalry’ heartthrobs Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams bring the heat in Met Gala 2026 debut
In just five short months, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams have taken the style world by storm.
· Avery Matera
'Not a test of IQ': Doctor who designed cognitive test addresses Trump's boasts
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Nick Pearson
Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case, avoids further jail time
VENTURA, California (AP) -- Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer Monday to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after California prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
· Korea Herald
Tiger Woods not likely to play at US Open or US Senior Open
Tiger Woods is not expected to play in either the US Open or the US Senior Open as he continues his recovery, according to United States Golf Association chief executive Mike Whan.
· Korea Herald
"Rare Sight": USAF C-17 Jets Land In Beijing Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit
As the Strait of Hormuz takes center stage Monday morning, Iran is threatening to attack any ship that attempts to transit the critical waterway. This directly challenges President Trump's plan for the U.S. Navy to "guide" tankers and container ships through the chokepoint.
· Tyler Durden
US supreme court expedites Voting Rights Act ruling so Louisiana can redraw its maps for midterms
Ketanji Brown Jackson blasted the decision, saying the court has hastened it ruling only twice before in 25 years
· Sam Levine
Poverty and technology fueling record levels of slavery in UK
The rising cost of living and new technology have fueled record levels of exploitation in the UK, the independent anti-slavery commissioner (IASC) has warned.
· Jamie Whitehead
Asia battles rising, uneven toll of energy crisis caused by Iran war
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Herbie G
Nam June Paik, Takis reunited in resonant 'Duett' at White Cube Seoul
Two radical innovators of 20th-century art are brought back into dialogue in a rare two-person exhibition at White Cube Seoul, revisiting an experimental collaboration first staged in 1979.
· Park Yuna
China fireworks factory explosion kills 21, injures more than 60 people
State media is reporting that the blast occurred on Monday in Liuyang, Hunan province
· SCMP Reporter
China fireworks factory explosion kills 21, injures more than 60 people
State media is reporting that the blast occurred on Monday in Liuyang, Hunan province
· SCMP Reporter
Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens is top pick in Athletes Unlimited draft
Tennessee starting pitcher/relief pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) during an NCAA softball Women’s College World Series game, Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis,File)
· The Associated Press
Why Timothée Chalamet missed Met Gala 2026 as girlfriend Kylie Jenner attends
Timothée Chalamet skipped the Met Gala 2026 Monday night, letting his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, attend fashion’s biggest night solo.
· Tamantha Ryan
AI helps Singapore’s Grab woo tough Southeast Asian crowd, exceed expectations
The company has promoted more affordable offerings to woo customers grappling with higher costs of living triggered by soaring fuel prices
· Reuters
AI helps Singapore’s Grab woo tough Southeast Asian crowd, exceed expectations
The company has promoted more affordable offerings to woo customers grappling with higher costs of living triggered by soaring fuel prices
· Reuters
Putin's fears of coup ramp up amid Russia's backslide in Ukraine
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Adam Vidler
Blake Lively attends Met Gala 2026 just hours after shocking Justin Baldoni settlement
Blake Lively made a head-turning appearance at the 2026 Met Gala the same day she settled her high-profile legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
· Vanessa Serna
Sudan blames UAE, Ethiopia for drone attack in capital's airport
Sudan's armed forces blamed a drone attack on Monday that targeted Khartoum airport on the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia, the latest in a barrage of assaults in recent days that have shattered months of relative calm in Sudan's capital, three years into its civil war.
· REUTERS
US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as reopening of Strait underway
The US military said on Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones as Tehran sought to thwart a new US naval effort to open shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
· REUTERS
China’s fight to keep Darwin Port could help fragile Sino-Australian relations: analysts
Landbridge Group’s legal claim over the port could take several years to resolve, analysts said, providing more time for dialogue
· Kandy Wong
Ex-China soldier escapes Myanmar fraud centre by scaling wall, masking scent with cow dung
Former infantryman confounds compound bosses with military skills, flees over mountains finally making safety of Chinese embassy
· Fran Lu
Ex-China soldier escapes Myanmar fraud centre by scaling wall, masking scent with cow dung
Former infantryman confounds compound bosses with military skills, flees over mountains finally making safety of Chinese embassy
· Fran Lu