Harvard in court seeking end to US funding cuts

Qantas has been ordered to pay $90 million for illegally outsourcing over 1,800 ground staff in 2020, as the Federal Court found the move aimed to undermine union bargaining power. The penalty follows years of legal battles, with $50 million allocated to the Transport Workers Union for its role in the case, while the remaining $40 million awaits distribution. Want More Context? 🔎

Australians are more concerned about Donald Trump's potential tariffs than China's military threats, with a recent Newspoll showing 42% prioritizing tariffs. The poll also indicated a shift in voter satisfaction towards Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who now has a 49% approval rating following his announcement on recognizing Palestinian statehood. Want More Context? 🔎

The Worth A Thousand Words series by The West Australian highlights the photography team's efforts in capturing iconic moments, showcasing the challenges and passion behind front-page images. Notably, photographer Nic Ellis documented a magical encounter between a puppet and a little girl amidst a crowd of over 1.4 million during a spectacular city event. Want More Context? 🔎

Air Canada flight attendants are on strike despite a government order for them to return to work, which they deem unconstitutional. The union is demanding fair compensation for time spent on the ground, while Air Canada has delayed flight operations and anticipates extending the expired collective agreement until a new deal is reached. Want More Context? 🔎

Ellyse Perry's Birmingham Phoenix suffered their fourth defeat in five games of The Hundred, bowled out for just 76 in an 88-run loss to London Spirit, despite Kira Chathli's 69 runs. Meanwhile, Manchester Originals secured a narrow five-run victory over Northern Superchargers, aided by Deandra Dottin's unbeaten 51 and solid bowling in the final overs. Want More Context? 🔎

US envoy Steve Witkoff reported that during a summit, Russian President Putin agreed to allow Ukraine's allies, including the US, to provide security guarantees akin to NATO's Article 5. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy welcomed this development but emphasized the need for clarity on the specifics of these guarantees and the ongoing challenges in achieving a peace deal. Want More Context? 🔎