Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia will start ceasefire talks
Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia will immediately start ceasefire talks following the US president's call with Vladimir Putin.
Tue, 20 May 2025 06:24:26 +1000
Open Original WebsiteTrump 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.
Tue, 20 May 2025 05:34:46 +1000
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.
Tue, 20 May 2025 02:15:00 +1000
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.
Mon, 19 May 2025 20:01:06 +1000
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
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Turbulent 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.
Mon, 19 May 2025 19:30:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteOscar was a ticking time bomb. Now he has hope
Surgeons have performed the first human bladder transplant, introducing a new, potentially life-changing procedure for people with debilitating conditions.
Mon, 19 May 2025 19:00:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteAlbanese 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
Open Original Website‘Emboldened’ Putin heads into Trump call confident Russia has upper hand
Russia unleashed one of the biggest drone barrages against Ukraine – a show of force ahead of talks between President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump.
Mon, 19 May 2025 11:23:02 +1000
Open Original WebsiteIsrael 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 WebsiteMathematician v ex-football hooligan: Centrist defeats far-right firebrand in Romania election
Pro-European centrist Nicușor Dan will be the next president after a divisive vote that one former president described as a choice between “continued integration with the West and a slide toward a more authoritarian model”.
Mon, 19 May 2025 08:03:22 +1000
Open Original WebsiteShips 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.
Mon, 19 May 2025 06:15:51 +1000
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‘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.
Sun, 18 May 2025 22:07:39 +1000
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