Trump bullish, Putin cagey: The high-stakes phone call on ending Ukraine ‘bloodbath’
While the US president projected optimism after the two-hour discussion, there was little evidence from his Russian counterpart that Moscow’s position on the war had shifted.
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Open Original WebsiteBBC presenter Gary Lineker resigns following social media controversy
The former England captain’s departure followed what insiders described as a “final straw” moment for the BBC’s senior leadership after a post widely condemned as antisemitic.
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Open Original WebsiteHundreds of thousands attend inauguration of Pope Leo
Some 200,000 people, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at Vatican City.
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Open Original WebsitePope Leo meets J.D. Vance after saying US vice president was wrong
Their meeting signalled the Vatican’s diplomatic influence under the new Pope and its potential to act as a venue for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Mon, 19 May 2025 19:41:07 +1000
Open Original WebsiteTrump dreamt of a global far right. Instead, he’s driving Europe to the left
In a candidate calling himself Trump’s “natural ally”, Romanian voters saw what a turn-back towards a corrupt autocracy looked like and chose against it.
Mon, 19 May 2025 19:32:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteTurbulent waters may have played role in Brooklyn Bridge tall ship crash
Footage of the incident shot by horrified onlookers shows the Mexican naval ship hurtling into the bridge in reverse at full speed, as dozens of sailors stood atop its masts.
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Albanese meets EU president while in Rome
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was expecting to talk trade but Ursula von der Leyen had bigger plans, suggesting Australia step up its defence ties with Europe.
Mon, 19 May 2025 18:50:30 +1000
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‘Napalm Girl’ was in the photo. But who was behind the camera?
Questions about the credit for a famous photograph from the Vietnam War have divided the photojournalism community.
Mon, 19 May 2025 15:30:00 +1000
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Israel launches new ground assault on Gaza, says will allow some food in
Facing mounting pressure over the risk of famine, Israel has stepped up its campaign in Gaza, where Palestinian officials said 130 people were killed in attacks overnight.
Mon, 19 May 2025 10:04:10 +1000
Open Original WebsiteJoe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer
US President Donald Trump wished Joe Biden “a fast and successful recovery” from the cancer that has spread to his bones.
Mon, 19 May 2025 08:03:54 +1000
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Ships hits Brooklyn Bridge killing two people
Two people have died and at least 19 others have been injured after a Mexican Navy ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York.
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Open Original WebsitePope Leo holds inaugural mass, making call for world unity
Pope Leo calls for unity as world leaders and supporters gather for his inaugural mass.
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Open Original Website‘It’s just cold. I don’t like the cold’: The haunting plight of Oscar Jenkins
The former cricket coach and teacher from Melbourne is the latest foreigner to vanish into Russia’s brutal penal system.
Mon, 19 May 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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Pope Leo vows not to be an autocrat, receives the ring of office
Albanese met the Pope soon after the Mass, shaking hands briefly with other leaders within the Vatican.
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Open Original WebsitePope’s inauguration held in Vatican City
The inauguration of Pope Leo XIV marks the first American to officially become head of the Catholic Church.
Sun, 18 May 2025 20:34:23 +1000
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