FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US

IBM announced a significant investment of $150 billion in U.S. manufacturing, with over $30 billion allocated for research and development to support the production of mainframe and quantum computers domestically. CEO Arvind Krishna emphasized the importance of technology in shaping the future and reaffirmed IBM's commitment to American jobs and manufacturing, which has been a core focus since its inception. This investment coincides with President Trump's tariff policies aimed at encouraging U.S. manufacturing expansion. Full...

The ABC's Q&A program sparked heated debate over Welcome to Country ceremonies, with accusations of “gutter politics” and “straw man” arguments among panellists. Audience member Peter questioned how to resolve the contentious issue amid political division between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, with Dutton suggesting that excessive ceremonies diminish their significance, while Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek defended their appropriateness for Anzac Day. Greens leader Adam Bandt criticized Dutton's approach as misinformation, emphasizing the need for...

SummaryOn Monday, a massive power outage struck Spain and parts of Portugal and France, disrupting transport networks and mobile communications, with authorities investigating a potential cyber attack as the cause. The blackout, which cut off over 10GW of demand, affected millions, halting trains, delaying flights, and causing traffic lights to fail, prompting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to hold a crisis meeting. While efforts to restore power began, full recovery was expected to take 6 to...

Katie Amess, the daughter of the murdered Conservative MP David Amess, has called for the Irish-language rap group Kneecap to apologize for allegedly promoting violence against politicians. This follows the release of a video from a November 2023 concert where a band member reportedly stated, “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.” Counter-terrorism police are currently reviewing the video for its threatening content. Full Article

A father of three, Luke Daniel Rivers, has admitted to 29 charges related to a significant wage subsidy fraud and money laundering scheme, utilizing a fake passport. In June 2023, the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) accused him of defrauding taxpayers of nearly $1 million and attempting to claim an additional $738,000 in Covid wage subsidies. The Auckland District Court revealed that the total value of Rivers' fraudulent activities amounted to approximately $982,000. Full Article

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's historic visit to South Africa marked a significant diplomatic breakthrough, enhancing relations between the two nations and countering Russia's influence in Africa. Despite an air strike on Kyiv that cut his trip short, Zelensky's meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized efforts for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and solidified bilateral ties. This visit comes amid strained relations with the US, highlighting South Africa's delicate balancing act in its foreign...