The Greens have rescheduled their Anzac Day fundraising event, which faced backlash from major party leaders. The event, aimed at supporting candidates Sophie Greer and Senator Jordon Steele-John, will now not occur on April 25, as Greer plans to attend an Anzac Day service. Prime Minister Albanese emphasized the day’s respectfulness, while Opposition Leader Dutton criticized the party’s event as inappropriate.
The second week of Israel's war on Iran appears more perilous, with relentless strikes on Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility and increasing threats from Iran against potential U.S. involvement. As Israel's military efforts face diminishing returns and the Iranian regime stabilizes, President Trump's national security team is convening amid fears of escalating conflict and the risk of Iran advancing its nuclear ambitions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel is fighting Iran, and things are...
Read moreColumbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, released after over three months in immigration detention, declared that attempts by the Trump administration to suppress pro-Palestinian voices have failed. He vowed to continue advocating for Palestinian rights and criticized the administration's efforts to deport him, asserting they are losing their legal battle against activists like him. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreOn Day 2 of the Headingley Test, India collapsed from 430/3 to 471 all out, despite Rishabh Pant's 146-ball century and Shubman Gill's 147 runs, as Josh Tongue took 4 wickets for 86 runs, effectively breaking the Indian batting lineup after lunch. Mohammed Siraj's impressive bowling went unrewarded amidst England's comeback. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, 57, has been charged with the fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, along with injuring State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Described by the FBI as a doomsday "prepper," Boelter allegedly planned to target multiple political figures, using a police disguise to gain access to his victims' homes. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA British man has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of espionage and terrorism, allegedly surveilling the RAF Akrotiri base and having links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His arrest follows rising tensions between Iran and Israel, with ongoing military actions and threats of broader conflict in the region. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe Western Australian government has allocated an additional $28 million for flammable cladding remediation at Perth Children’s Hospital, following a previous $33.3 million for Fiona Stanley Hospital. With total costs expected to exceed $41 million, ongoing cladding replacement efforts are projected to extend until at least the 2028-29 financial year across several major hospitals. Need More Context? 🔎
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