continent in the Earth's Southern Hemisphere
Musk targets Australian senator, gun laws in deepening dispute over X stabbing content
reut.rs/44aDGJP
White House defines reproductive health care data as protected under to HIPAA: In theory, this should make it harder for states to compel data-sharing to enforce ...
theregister.com/2024/04/24/reproductive_health_data_hipaa/
Elon Musk lashed out at Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after the country’s federal court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-pm-calls-musk-arrogant-billionaire-after-court-orders-x-hide-church-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Musk criticizes Australian court 'censorship' of terror posts
- Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney.
- X was directed to temporarily hide posts showing video of the incident where a teenager was charged with terrorism for knifing an Assyrian priest and others.
- Musk questioned whether the Prime Minister should have jurisdiction over the entire internet and emphasized the importance of free speech.
- The incident sets up a new conflict between major internet platforms and countries and nonprofits seeking more oversight of the content hosted on them.
Four spears pillaged from an Aboriginal community by a British explorer over 250 years ago were handed over to the descendants of the Indigenous community in ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/aboriginal-spears-snatched-by-british-1770-return-australia-2024-04-23/
Kensington Palace releases photo to celebrate Prince Louis' sixth birthday: The photo was taken by his mother, Kate, in the days running up to the prince's ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-22/prince-louis-celebrates-sixth-birthday
Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
Orpheus Pledger: Australian police launch manhunt for Home and Away star: The public has been asked to help find Orpheus Pledger, after he failed to appear in ...
bbc.com/news/world-australia-68887447
Australian PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire' in row over attack footage
bbc.com/news/world-australia-68878967
'Just put me in there': Aussie triathlete shrugs off Seine concerns: There have been concerns that the Olympic triathlon might be postponed or even reduced to a ...
reut.rs/3vWMF4J
Aboriginal spears taken by Captain Cook in 1770 are returned to Australia's Indigenous people
apnews.com/article/england-australia-aboriginal-spears-james-cook-a4e9406e64b991eb1d916b4598e28033
Asian shares jump on tech boost; fragile yen on intervention watch: Asian stocks rose sharply on Wednesday led by tech stocks as investors' focus shifts to ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Hope for Strong Quarterly Results Drives Wall St Stocks
- Wall Street stocks saw an increase on Monday as investors anticipated a busy week of quarterly results from key companies to gain insight into the health of the U.S. economy.
- All 11 S&P 500 sectors experienced growth, with technology and financial stocks leading the gains.
- In addition to the outstanding corporate earnings, markets are also looking forward to the upcoming release of the PCE data in March later this week to further understand the monetary policy trajectory.
- Megacap growth stocks showed gains, including Alphabet, Amazon.com, and Apple, along with Nvidia's increase to recover from a previous decline.
Havertz coming good at perfect time for Arsenal: Kai Havertz took a long time to win over the Arsenal fans after his summer move from Chelsea but there will be ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/havertz-coming-good-perfect-time-arsenal-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Arsenal humiliates Chelsea with five stars
- Kai Havertz and Ben White each scored twice as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 5-0.
- Arsenal surged ahead in the Premier League, putting pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
- Chelsea suffered from the absence of key player Cole Palmer due to illness.
- Arsenal displayed a strong performance, while Chelsea disappointed and remains three points adrift of European places.
Andrew Kamanga: Zambia FA president charged with money laundering: Andrew Kamanga, the president of the Football Association of Zambia, is arrested and charged ...
bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cv29eqdlp2po
HECS indexation is expected to be 4.7 per cent. Check how much extra you could be paying with our calculator
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-24/hecs-indexation-rate-2024-student-debt-increase-calculator/103734984
Elon Musk vows to fight Australian injunction to hide church attack videos on X: Billionaire accuses Canberra of censorship over calls to remove footage of ...
ft.com/content/3b13e0c2-78f7-473e-924c-923649832f25
‘You’re the chief now’: Lavish welcome for Albanese in Kokoda: Greeted by tribal chants and pounding drums, Albanese arrived in Kokoda Village for an extravagant ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/you-re-the-chief-now-lavish-welcome-for-albanese-in-kokoda-20240423-p5flz7.html
Argentina President Javier Milei Touts First Quarterly Budget Surplus Since 2008: President Javier Milei announced Argentina’s first quarterly fiscal surplus ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/milei-trumpets-quarterly-budget-surplus-in-argentina-tv-address
New Zealand Could Move to Data-Driven Census, Abandon Traditional Collection: New Zealand’s statistics agency may be better placed than many of its global peers ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/new-zealand-could-move-to-data-driven-census-review-says
Paid articlePaid
‘Unattainable’: Sydney’s median house price hits record high of $1.6 million: The city has recorded five consecutive quarters of house price growth – a streak ...
smh.com.au/property/news/unattainable-sydney-s-median-house-price-hits-record-high-of-1-6-million-20240422-p5flmr.html
Lynas Rare Earths' revenue slumps, misses expectations: Australian miner Lynas posted a slump in third-quarter sales revenue on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/australias-lynas-rare-earths-q3-sales-revenue-falls-58-2024-04-23/
Australia’s prime minister calls Elon Musk an ‘arrogant billionaire’: Australia’s Anthony Albanese lashed out at the Tesla chief in a dispute about whether ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/23/elon-musk-albanese-twitter-church/
Morning Bid: Risk asset resilience, Indonesia's rate call: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-04-23/
Former rugby league star Terry Hill dead aged 52: Hill made 246 first-grade appearances during spells at Manly, Wests Tigers, Western Suburbs ...
smh.com.au/sport/nrl/terry-hill-dead-aged-52-20240424-p5fmb3.html
Canterbury hospitals on notice to cut spending by $13m by June, leaked documents show
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515118/canterbury-hospitals-on-notice-to-cut-spending-by-13m-by-june-leaked-documents-show
Unlocking the perfect wine: Experts share tips to bringing the right wine for any occasion
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/perfect-wine-experts-tips-bringing-right-wine-for-any-occasion/
Senate Votes to Push Ukraine and Israel Aid Bill Toward Final Passage: The overwhelming bipartisan vote for the long-stalled $95.3 billion aid package capped a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/politics/senate-aid-package-ukraine-israel-taiwan.html
Quick Glance: Senate Passes $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- The Senate has passed a $95 billion aid package for war assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debates over U.S. involvement in foreign wars.
- The legislation also includes $26 billion for wartime assistance to Israel and humanitarian relief for the citizens of Gaza, along with $8 billion to counter Chinese threats in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.
- Senate Republicans and House Republicans collaborated to secure the aid for Ukraine and Israel, emphasizing the potential dire consequences if Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression goes unchecked.
- There was broad congressional support for the aid package, but leaders had to navigate strong opposition from conservatives questioning U.S. involvement in foreign wars and focusing on issues like migration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Comedian Arj Barker Defends Decision To Kick Breastfeeding Mom Out Of His Show: The mother, Trish Faranda, says once she was booted from the performance ...
huffpost.com/entry/arj-barker-breastfeeding-mom-australia-show_n_66268695e4b08151cacb01a5
Quick Glance: Video of Incident Arj Barker 'Needs to See'
- An Australian comedian has been praised for her handling of a baby in the audience at a stand-up show, sparking a public debate around comedian Arj Barker after a video was posted by comedian Jenny Tian.
- Barker's distraction by a mother with a noisy baby at a Melbourne show led to a contentious incident where Tian's response to a similar situation was appreciated for its humor and class.
- The debate on the appropriateness of having a baby at a stand-up concert continues, with witnesses and media appearances shedding more light on the incident involving Barker and the mother.
- Despite a public dispute between Barker and the mother, their behavior towards the radio host Erin Molan during an on-air encounter added more controversy to the situation. Reactions to the incident remain mixed and contentious.
Jamie Dimon cautions over soft landing for ‘unbelievable’ US economy: JPMorgan Chase chief says in interview that he’d ‘love to be president ...
ft.com/content/8ab4520e-691a-4ff7-9c51-e59a9c0d742c
China's Fake-Fashion Retailers Thrive on TikTok, Reddit, Discord: Eager buyers of Pandabuy’s questionable luxury goods declare they’re done ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/china-s-fake-fashion-retailers-thrive-on-tiktok-reddit-discord
Paid articlePaid Super Rugby appoints soccer executive to be inaugural CEO: Super Rugby Pacific has appointed an executive from Australia's struggling top flight soccer league to ...
reuters.com/sports/super-rugby-appoints-soccer-executive-be-inaugural-ceo-2024-04-24/
China's Huawei launches new brand for intelligent driving: Chinese tech giant Huawei (HWT.UL) unveiled a new brand for intelligent driving on Wednesday.
reuters.com/technology/chinas-huawei-launches-new-brand-intelligent-driving-2024-04-24/
West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/23/west-is-best-how-we-stack-up-against-australia/
Northland students get enough donations to attend US competition: The students from Motatau School will travel to an international aquabotics competition in ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515090/northland-students-get-enough-donations-to-attend-us-competition
China 'Lower-Tier Cities' Are Attracting More People -- And More Chain Brands
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/china-s-small-towns-boom-as-megacities-lose-appeal-with-brands
Paid articlePaid Turkey's Erdogan says Iraq sees need to eliminate Kurdish PKK militia: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said in remarks published on Tuesday he believed Iraq saw ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkeys-erdogan-says-iraq-sees-need-eliminate-kurdish-pkk-militia-media-reports-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Erdogan emphasizes need to combat PKK militia in Iraq
- Turkish President Erdogan highlights the necessity of eliminating the Kurdish PKK militia in Iraq and seeks support from Baghdad.
- Following talks in Baghdad and Erbil, Erdogan announces a new phase of cooperation to combat terrorism and enhance economic relations.
- Turkey and Iraq plan to establish a joint military operations center to address PKK threats and manage water resources.
- Both countries have agreed on strategic framework agreements covering security, trade, energy, and water management to consider Iraq's needs.
Elections USA 2024: The latest polls on Trump and Biden: There will be elections in the USA in November. Two old acquaintances are fighting over the presidency ...
nzz.ch/international/wahlen-usa-2024-die-neusten-umfragen-zu-trump-und-biden-ld.1824999
European Council President Charles Michel has pledged to work closely with Senegal to address issues like migration and development as he visited the new ... Show more
Five migrants die during attempt to cross Channel, French media reports: A police operation is under way after reports at least five migrants have died during an ...
news.sky.com/story/five-migrants-die-during-attempt-to-cross-channel-french-media-reports-13121216
Bakery, supermarket in clear over rat foot found in bread: An investigation has concluded a rat foot found in a garlic bread most likely came from the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515101/bakery-supermarket-in-clear-over-rat-foot-found-in-bread
#BREAKING : Seven people have been arrested after the Joint Counter-Terrorism Team conducted 13 raids across Sydney this morning ... Show more #9News www.9news.com.au/national/joint-counter-terrorism-team-conduct-raids-across-sydney/28801e7a-f96c-4ca4-8a57-3639502c61aa
Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo
reut.rs/3UsIRS5
Biden rebukes Trump over ‘cruelty’ of Florida’s six-week abortion ban : It was Biden’s first major speech on abortion since Trump suggested that the politically ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/biden-abortion-florida-trump/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
South Africa is moving towards a major healthcare bill that would dismantle the existing two-tier system of public and private healthcare and bring in ... Show more
UAW moving quickly after VW organizing win, union president says: United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is moving quickly in the union's sweeping ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-moving-quickly-after-vw-organizing-win-union-president-says-2024-04-23/
Mexico president eyes fresh pension fund ahead of election: Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday he hopes to present a new fund aimed at ...
reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-president-eyes-fresh-pension-fund-ahead-election-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Mexican President's Plan for Enhanced Pensions Before Elections
- President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is planning to introduce a fund to enhance lower pensions ahead of the presidential elections.
- The fund, part of a pension reform proposed by the president in February, has received approval from the lower house and is awaiting Senate approval.
- Initially, the government aims to invest around 40 billion pesos in the fund to ensure that workers earning up to 17,000 pesos per month receive 100% of their salary in retirement.
- The opposition has raised concerns about the impact on workers' savings managed by private companies. The government denies this claim, with the retirement fund association emphasizing that individuals will retain control over their accounts.
ATP Masters Madrid: Dominic Thiem loses to Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets: Defeat in the second qualifying round
tennisnet.com/news/atp-masters-madrid-dominic-thiem-unterliegt-thanasi-kokkinakis-in-zwei-saetzen
Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt: An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia has ...
reut.rs/4dcrVqc
Australia Reporter Leaves India, Citing Visa Troubles, Video Ban: The South Asia bureau chief for Australia’s ABC News left India after she said she faced ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/australia-reporter-leaves-india-citing-visa-troubles-video-ban
Paid articlePaid
All men challenged over simple question: It’s the topic most men have “never” discussed with their mates – and one that, in the past fortnight ...
news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/needs-to-be-talked-about-important-video-all-men-need-to-see/news-story/335f7c3ea96ed15c003995f6afe4820f
Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo
reut.rs/3Jucg88
Mystery as 100 dead birds found in Wānaka: Mystery surrounds the discovery of around 100 dead birds, including 85 paradise ducks, on the shore of Lake Wānaka ...
odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/mystery-100-dead-birds-found-w%C481naka
Teen skater Trew eyeing Paris after rolling off with Laureus award: Resplendent in a pink dress with matching sneakers, 14-year-old Arisa Trew performed a ...
reut.rs/3QaFkW8
Solomon Islands faces a tense wait for an election result after opposition parties pulled ahead of incumbent Prime Minister Manesseh Sogavare's OUR party ...
reut.rs/3w3J4BM
How many lives did COVID vaccines save? Scientists have an estimate: New modelling also reveals Australia’s chronic vaccine delays may have resulted in a ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/how-many-lives-did-covid-vaccines-save-scientists-have-an-estimate-20240417-p5fkge.html
Apple announces event on May 7 amid reports of new iPad model launches: Apple will hold an event on May 7, the company said on Tuesday, amid reports that it ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-says-it-will-hold-event-may-7-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Apple announces event on May 7
- Apple will host an event on May 7, where the long-awaited revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air are expected to be revealed.
- These new models would signify Apple's first major overhaul of this product line since 2018, as iPad sales have decreased, prompting the company to introduce new products to stimulate demand.
- In the first quarter, iPad sales dropped by 25% to $7.02 billion, alongside a slowdown in iPhone sales.
- The event is scheduled to commence at 7 a.m. PT, corresponding to 2 p.m. GMT, and Apple is also preparing for its Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10 to June 14.
Hydrogen fuelling station opens in South Auckland: New Zealand is one step closer to low-emissions road freight with the opening of a hydrogen fuelling station ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515088/hydrogen-fuelling-station-opens-in-south-auckland
John Lennon guitar found in attic on auction for more than £600,000: Believed to be lost, the acoustic guitar, used in the recording of The Beatles’ Help! album ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-23/john-lennon-guitar-found-in-attic-on-auction-for-more-than-600000
Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan is in Baghdad on a rare visit, aiming to reset ties between the Middle East neighbors by inking a raft of deals covering ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkeys-erdogan-iraq-push-reset-ties-cooperation-against-pkk-2024-04-22/
Blackstone-owned Crown Resorts can keep Sydney casino licence, regulator says: Blackstone-owned Crown Resorts was found suitable to retain its Sydney casino's ...
reuters.com/business/blackstone-owned-crown-resorts-can-keep-sydney-casino-licence-regulator-says-2024-04-23/
Tales of the Shire trailer shows what life as a regular Hobbit looks like: Weta Workshop and Private Division have released the first trailer for Tales of The ...
engadget.com/tales-of-the-shire-trailer-shows-what-life-as-a-regular-hobbit-looks-like-163041185.html
We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent: Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-to-make-cities-less-car-dependent/
Musk’s war with Australia: Coalition pushes compulsory age limits for social media
smh.com.au/politics/federal/musk-s-war-with-australia-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-20240423-p5flzy.html
'Lesser Spotted Kiwi' survives one of world's toughest races: Ultrarunner Greig Hamilton took three attempts to achieve something he first ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/24/lesser-spotted-kiwi-survives-one-of-worlds-toughest-races/
The Cleary name will once again feature at the Warriors, with the news that former coach and fullback Ivan's youngest son Jett has signed on with the club ... Show more www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/515110/nrl-jett-cleary-signs-with-warriors
What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine: After weeks of Russian advances, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68872783
Woman found fatally stabbed at L.A. subway's Universal City station: Police said the woman died after being stabbed in the throat. A suspect has been taken into ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-22/fatal-metro-stabbing-universal-city
Arisa Trew wins Laureus action sport award after Australian teen's 720 as a 13-year-old
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/arisa-trew-wins-laureus-sport-award-for-world-first-trick/103756646
Quick Glance: Awards for Bonmati and Djokovic at Laureus Awards
- Spain's Aitana Bonmati, a midfielder and World Cup winner, was named Sportswoman of the Year, while Novak Djokovic from Serbia received the top men's award at the Laureus ceremony on Monday.
- Tom Brady presented Djokovic with his fifth Laureus Award following an impressive 2023 performance, including winning the U.S. Open and tying Margaret Court's record for 24 Grand Slam titles.
- Jude Bellingham was honored as the Breakthrough Player of the Year, and Simone Biles took home the Comeback of the Year award.
- Nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards are chosen by global media, with the winners selected by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy.
New Zealand's Central Bank disagrees with watchdog over capital settings: New Zealand's central bank said on Tuesday it does not agree with the assessment of the ...
reuters.com/markets/new-zealands-central-bank-disagrees-with-watchdog-over-capital-settings-2024-04-22/
Australia has a new astronaut. But what would it take to get her to space?: Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who has graduated from the European Space Agency ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/australia-has-a-new-astronaut-but-what-would-it-take-to-get-her-to-space-20240422-p5flob.html
PNG leader takes offense after Biden implies an uncle was eaten by cannibals: Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has accused Joe Biden of disparaging ...
apnews.com/article/papua-new-guinea-biden-ambrose-finnegan-marape-cannibals-9479088c4262fe6879258e5ad135238f
Quick Glance: Biden's Controversial Cannibalism Remark Offends PNG Leader
- US President Joe Biden's remarks about his uncle's fate in Papua New Guinea during World War II offended Prime Minister James Marape, causing a diplomatic rift.
- Marape's statement highlighted that Biden seemed to suggest his uncle was consumed by cannibals, challenging the nation's reputation.
- During Australian PM Albanese's visit to PNG, he emphasized the strong defense ties and partnership between the two countries.
- White House press secretary Jean-Pierre defended Biden's comments, stressing the significance of honoring his uncle's sacrifice for the country.
Trump trial: Key players at the centre of the former president's criminal case: They include a judge and prosecutors who have previously tangled with Mr Trump ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68861539
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Very busy and active in her 104 years: Celebrating her 104th birthday on Anzac Day has special significance for a Mosgiel woman who lived through Nazi occupation ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/very-busy-and-active-her-104-years
Mother, son remanded over forging Will: Margaret Nabakooza, a resident of Wakiso District and her son, David Mutyaba, a student at Cavendish University appeared ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mother-son-remanded-over-forging-will-4601422
"Prices Dropped", "Super Savers", "Member Price" — you may have seen these promo labels at your local supermarket ... Show more www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/woolworths-coles-aldi-labels-may-confuse-consumers-choice/103754822 ab.co/abcnewsapp
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics