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Australia to set aside 30% of land mass in bid to save endangered species from extinction
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Musk's X says posts of Australia bishop stabbing don't promote violence: Elon Musk's social media platform X defended publishing posts showing a bishop in ...
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LIVE: MeToo founder Tarana Burke reacts to Harvey Weinstein’s conviction being overturned
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Hot: The Bloomberg Close, Asia Edition: Good afternoon. Here’s what you need to know to end your day.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-24/hot-the-bloomberg-close-asia-edition
Toyota preps new large electric SUV, is this the Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for?
electrek.co/2024/04/25/toyota-preps-new-electric-suv-us-highlander-ev/
Sydney bishop stabbed during service backs X’s legal case to share video of attack
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Soap star accused of stomping on woman's head arrested after going on run: Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger has been arrested in Melbourne following a ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/soap-star-fled-police-custody-stomping-womans-head-20703118/
Australia's average tax rate increase tops OECD countries due to bracket creep and end of tax offset
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-26/australia-income-tax-rate-changes-oecd-taxing-wages/103769612
Indigenous expertise in Oceania is empowering climate action: Indigenous peoples are our foremost experts on climate and biodiversity. Now ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/how-indigenous-expertise-empowers-climate-action-a-case-study-from-oceania/
Elon Musk defies takedown order from federal court: The billionaire's social media platform X insists no government has the right to impose a global ban on ...
9news.com.au/national/elon-musk-billionaire-escalates-dispute-with-australian-government/88a369c5-8d2c-409f-a14c-c9f06006e964
Blast from the past: Proteas hammered by Australia in 2007 World Cup semi: Today in SA sport history: April 25
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Seven 'juveniles' arrested in Sydney counterterrorism raids after church stabbing
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Molly Ticehurst's alleged murder in central west NSW exposes fault in state's justice system, former magistrate says
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-26/nsw-molly-ticehurst-justice-system-bail-domestic-violence/103768390
Australia arrests seven teenagers after Sydney bishop stabbing: SYDNEY: An Australian counter terrorism team arrested seven teenagers on Wednesday (April 24) ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/24/australia-arrests-seven-teenagers-after-sydney-bishop-stabbing
Bonface Mosoti’s little 'Garden of Eden' in dry Kamulu: He has named the garden Bonbern - a mix of the names of his family members.
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Woodside investors vote down climate plan, rebuking Australia's top gas producer: Shareholders rejected Woodside Energy's climate plan on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/woodside-activist-investors-prepare-hotly-contested-climate-battle-agm-2024-04-23/
Musk targets Australian senator and gun laws in deepening dispute over violent video
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‘Pointless killing’: Tangled dolphin at Bondi dies days before shark net removal: A dolphin that died off Bondi Beach has become an unintended victim of this ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/pointless-killing-tangled-dolphin-at-bondi-dies-days-before-shark-net-removal-20240424-p5fm8i.html
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 ...
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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 ...
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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
Norway's reform-minded King Harald, 87, to cut back activity: Norway's 87-year-old King Harald will permanently reduce the number of official activities in which ...
reuters.com/world/europe/norways-reform-minded-king-harald-87-cut-back-activity-2024-04-22/
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
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
Big victim or big mouth? Time for Australia to put Elon Musk in his place: At its heart, this case is about Australian sovereignty over a company that has a deep ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/big-victim-or-big-mouth-time-for-australia-to-put-elon-musk-in-his-place-20240423-p5fm01.html
Whether you side with Arj Barker or the breastfeeding mum, real life is more nuanced than our tit-for-tat culture wars
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-24/arj-barker-show-breastfeeding-debate-real-life-is-nuanced/103759026
Quick Glance: Arj Barker and the Controversy Surrounding Children at His Comedy Shows
- Expressing admiration for Arj Barker, the author criticizes the controversy regarding children attending his shows.
- A mother was asked to leave the show after bringing her baby, sparking a debate among audience members.
- Supporting Arj Barker's decision, the author emphasizes parents' responsibility in selecting appropriate venues for their children.
- Concluding with anticipation of meeting Arj Barker, the author shares personal details about plans and challenges.
Two lifeforms merge into one for first time in a billion years: ‘The first time it happened, it gave rise to all complex life,’ scientists say
independent.co.uk/news/science/evolution-history-algae-plants-agriculture-b2532663.html
Tesla targeting about 400 voluntary job cuts in Germany: Tesla is targeting around 400 job cuts at its German gigafactory near Berlin, or about 3% of the plant's ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-aims-cut-400-jobs-germany-via-voluntary-programme-2024-04-23/
Golden yellow fields: Rapeseed renaissance in SH 2024: This year, rapeseed is flowering earlier than usual - climate change is also to blame ...
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Behind Vegan Chef Matthew Kenney’s Empire, an Ugly Reality: Matthew Kenney, one of the most famous names in plant-based cuisine, has left a trail of burned ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/dining/vegan-chef-matthew-kenney.html
‘Most confusing’: Price tag you need to check: Australia’s major supermarkets have been accused of potentially misleading consumers with promotional deals that ...
news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/woolworths-coles-and-aldi-accused-of-confusing-promotional-labels/news-story/c2a350bd62dd0a0ba9c4fad04fa69435
Rental affordability in Australia is as bad as it has ever been, according to new Anglicare Australia report
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/anglicare-australia-rental-affordability-report/103754274
Around the World in 24 Days: Is a Luxury ‘Jet Cruise’ for You?: With the “stop-and-see” appeal of boat cruises, these once-in-a-lifetime trips on custom planes ...
wsj.com/articles/around-the-world-in-24-days-is-a-luxury-jet-cruise-for-you-ea66dd1f
Fossils formed millions of years ago could give clues on how to conserve Australia’s endangered animals
channelnewsasia.com/world/convservation-paleoconservation-mountain-pygmy-possum-marsupial-australia-critically-endangered-4284961
If your coffee is arabica, it may be more than a half million years old: The coffee that picked you up this morning is 600,000 years old. Researchers have found ...
apnews.com/article/coffee-arabica-robusta-history-yemen-ethiopia-548e73286fa188d249c44697af4548ff
Quick Glance: Coffee Origins Revealed: Genome Study Uncovers Ethiopian Roots
- Researchers unlocked the genome of Arabica coffee species, tracing its origins to a natural mating over 600,000 years ago in Ethiopia.
- The study revealed Arabica's low genetic diversity and susceptibility to pests and diseases, limiting its cultivation locations.
- The findings could lead to new breeding approaches in coffee to develop varieties with enhanced resistance to diseases and climate changes.
- Arabica formed as a natural hybridization between parent species Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, mainly used for global coffee production.
Russia-linked hacking group claims to have targeted Indiana water plant: Hackers targeted a wastewater treatment plant in Indiana on Friday evening ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/russia-linked-hacking-group-targets-indiana-water-plant/
Sliding to a crisis: These numbers show Labor cannot win on the vibe: The old assumption about a Labor victory at the next election is well and truly out of date ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/sliding-to-a-crisis-these-numbers-show-labor-cannot-win-on-the-vibe-20240422-p5flkc.html
Elon Musk's X threatens legal fight with Australian government over take-down notice
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514981/elon-musk-s-x-threatens-legal-fight-with-australian-government-over-take-down-notice
From Milikapati, Tiwi artist Johnathan 'World Peace' Bush is a voice of the old and the new
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Why the unionization of Tennessee Volkswagen workers is a big breakthrough for UAW
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Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
In Australia, women-only app becomes latest front in war over trans rights: The founder of a women-only social networking app is being sued for denying her ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/in-australia-a-women-only-app-is-latest-front-in-the-war-over-trans-rights
New Greens leader vows to continue housing fight, target more state seats: Melbourne MP Ellen Sandell is the new leader of the Victorian Greens after Samantha ...
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/new-greens-leader-vows-to-continue-housing-fight-targets-more-state-seats-20240423-p5flw8.html
Japanese electronics firm Epson to wind down Tuas plant, 350 workers affected in consolidation drive
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/japanese-electronics-firm-epson-to-wind-down-tuas-plant-350-workers-affected-in-consolidation-drive
Thousands take part in first WA public school teachers strike in a decade: Thousands of WA public school teachers walk off the job for the first time in more ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/wa-public-school-teachers-strike-for-better-pay-and-conditions/103754326
Government scraps plans to build Melbourne's second injecting room: Premier Jacinta Allan said the government had been unable to find a suitable location that ...
9news.com.au/national/safe-injecting-room-government-scraps-plans-to-build-melbournes-second-injecting-room/0484e33f-5bab-4a78-bc22-cc080709b359
Australia set for a new normal with a mild winter, uncertain snowfall: The El Nino pattern has reverted to neutral while a La Nina could form after July ...
smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/australia-set-for-a-new-normal-with-a-mild-winter-uncertain-snowfall-20240417-p5fkfn.html
Teenager is charged with terrorism offenses in stabbings of bishop and priest at Sydney church
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Quick Glance: Teenager Accused of Sydney Church Stabbing Displays Signs of Mental Illness, Court Reveals
- A teenage boy facing a potential life sentence for terrorism in the stabbing of a bishop has exhibited behaviors consistent with mental illness or intellectual disability, according to his lawyer.
- The 16-year-old is alleged to have traveled 90 minutes from his home to attack Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel during a livestreamed sermon at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney.
- Investigators from a joint counter-terrorism team, comprising state and federal police and Asio staff, interviewed the boy in his hospital bed before charging him with committing a terrorist act.
- A brief of evidence is set to be presented when the matter returns to court on June 14.
Why this Coalition senator is calling for empathy in the immigration debate: A Queensland Liberal senator is urging a rethink from all sides of politics ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/why-this-coalition-senator-is-calling-for-empathy-in-the-immigration-debate-20240418-p5fkrm.html
German UAV manufacturer to open another plant in Ukraine: Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, will build another drone production facility in Ukraine ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451966/
After VW plant victory, UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama: The United Auto Workers has made history by winning its first unionization vote at an auto ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/after-vw-plant-victory-uaw-sets-its-sights-mercedes-alabama-2024-04-20/
How to handle chicken before slaughter - FarmKenya Initiative: irds should be caught at night or lights should be dimmed to keep the birds calm during the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/farmkenya/livestock/article/2001493460/how-to-handle-chicken-before-slaughter
‘Who can we be tomorrow?’ The push to change our gruesome, racist place names: Murderers Flat, Lubra Creek and Massacre Bay: Victoria is scattered with monuments ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/who-can-we-be-tomorrow-the-push-to-change-our-gruesome-racist-place-names-20240417-p5fkh3.html
Life imprisonment for man who raped girl, 12, in Alexandra: A man who raped a 12-year-old in 2019 was sentenced by the Alexandra magistrate’s court to life ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-19-life-imprisonment-for-man-who-raped-girl-12-in-alexandra/
Homeless high schooler Tyler Palm describes couch surfing, working a job to stay afloat
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-19/tyler-palmer-describes-being-a-homeless-youth/103735698
‘Simpler and fairer’: Albanese flags HECS changes in budget relief: The prime minister says he will announce soon a response to a recommended overhaul of HECS as ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/simpler-and-fairer-albanese-flags-hecs-changes-in-budget-relief-20240417-p5fkkd.html
Government beginning to look impotent in its failure to rein in X: The response of politicians to the growing repugnance to social media’s malign influence ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/government-beginning-to-look-impotent-in-its-failure-to-rein-in-x-20240419-p5fl3z.html
Zahid Safi was warned about the Liberals. Now, he is a candidate: The Afghan-born former refugee had only just arrived in Australia when he was told the man in a ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/zahid-safi-was-warned-about-the-liberals-now-he-is-a-candidate-20240420-p5flbb.html
Teen charged over alleged church attack: A teenager has been charged after allegedly attacking an Assyrian Christian bishop during a livestreamed service at a ...
news.com.au/national/crime/teen-16-charged-over-assyrian-bishops-alleged-stabbing-in-sydneys-west/news-story/16e66fffdddb281dffa0f52997a68d2a
Company scraps plans for $1.1B plastics recycling plant in central Pa.: The Texas firm plans to pursue projects elsewhere in the U.S. and overseas.
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Cops wait for man to poop out ‘pellet’ before arresting him for drug trafficking: A West Australian man was arrested on charges related to drug trafficking after ...
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‘Hopeless’: Prince Harry’s week from hell: COMMENT
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What are 'orphan crops'? And why is there a new campaign to get them adopted?: The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought ...
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/04/18/1243513220/orphan-crops-hunger-climate-change
Scott Morrison: Australian ex-PM reveals he had anxiety struggle while in office: Scott Morrison says he sought medication while in office to prevent suffering ...
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US Vice President Kamala Harris hosted Kim Kardashian at the White House to discuss criminal justice reform, after the Biden administration granted clemency to ...
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Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Emmanuel Macron: French president calls for huge investment push and EU reforms in Sorbonne speech
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
BHP shares drop on value concerns after $39 bln bid for Anglo American: BHP Group shares fell 4% on Friday a day after revealing a $38.8 billion bid for Anglo ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/bhp-shares-fall-36-after-making-39-bln-bid-rival-anglo-american-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: BHP Proposes Acquisition to Anglo American
- Anglo American receives BHP buyout proposal, reshaping the copper market.
- The proposal involves BHP acquiring Anglo shares, sparking industry transactions.
- Anglo reviews proposals after profit decline, plans demergers to reduce South Africa exposure.
- The potential deal could make BHP the world's largest copper producer with market impacts.
LIVE: Pro-Palestinian protests at USC: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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The Lord of the Rings trilogy extended and remastered to hit cinemas for the first time
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Quick Glance: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Extended and Remastered for Cinematic Release
- Peter Jackson’s iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy is getting a re-release in cinemas this summer.
- For the first time, an extended and remastered version of each film will be available to screen at participating US theatres, including AMC, Cinemark, and Regal.
- The three-day event – a collaboration between Warner Bros and Fathom Events – will kick off on 8 June with the first movie, 2001’s The Fellowship Of The Ring, followed by 2002’s The Two Towers on 9 June and 2003’s The Return of the King on 10 June.
- Interested fans can secure their tickets by visiting the official Fathom Events website.
First official portrait of King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark released since ascending the throne
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-25/first-photo-of-queen-mary-of-denmark-wearing-crown-jewels/103770422
Orpheus Pledger: Home and Away star arrested after Australian manhunt: The actor was taken into custody on Thursday after failing to front court on assault ...
bbc.com/news/world-australia-68902803
29 Pilot Whales Die After Mass Stranding on Australian Beach: Of the 160 whales stranded near the town of Dunsborough on Thursday morning, more than 100 were ...
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Yen at its weakest in decades as BOJ meets: The yen was parked by a 34-year low on the dollar and decade lows on other crosses ahead of a Bank of Japan meeting ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/yen-its-weakest-decades-boj-meets-2024-04-26/
EV Batteries: Miners Are Betting Lithium Could be a Green Lifeline for Australia: Despite ailing prices, the battery metal is seen as a climate lifeline for this ...
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US Says Australia, UK Don’t Yet Meet Pacific Accord Requirements: Australia and the UK don’t yet meet arms export standards required for the Aukus partnership ...
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Exclusive: Anglo American does not find BHP $39 bln offer attractive: Anglo American's management does not consider a proposed $39 billion takeover offer from ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/anglo-american-does-not-find-bhp-39-bln-offer-attractive-sources-say-2024-04-25/
Thousands mark Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand: Thousands gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Thursday at Anzac Day services to commemorate those ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thousands-mark-anzac-day-australia-new-zealand-2024-04-25/
CNN Poll: Few think Trump is being treated the same as other defendants: As the first criminal prosecution of a former American president began just 13% ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/cnn-poll-trump-trial/
Indonesian Builder Agung Podomoro Hires Kroll for Bond Exchange: Distressed Indonesian property developer PT Agung Podomoro Land has hired financial advisory ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/indonesian-builder-agung-podomoro-hires-kroll-for-bond-exchange
Asia Hawks on Alert After Indonesia Shock Rate Hike to Defend Rupiah (IDR USD): Investors are looking for the next policy domino to fall in Asia amid an ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/asia-s-hawks-get-put-on-alert-after-indonesia-s-shock-rate-hike
Mexican lawmakers approve new pension fund backed by president: Mexico's Senate approved the creation of a new pension fund on Thursday aimed at boosting payouts ...
reuters.com/world/americas/mexican-lawmakers-approve-new-pension-fund-backed-by-president-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: New Pension Fund Approved in Mexico
- Mexico's Senate approved the creation of a new pension fund to boost payouts to the lowest-earning recipients.
- The reform aims to ensure pensioners receive a specific percentage of their last monthly salary.
- Critics have raised concerns about potential risks to the savings of some Mexicans, a claim disputed by the government.
- The fund will be initially funded by unclaimed savings held by older workers in inactive accounts with private fund administrators.
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