‘No betrayal’: Ukraine breathes sigh of relief after Trump-Putin talks

Local government champions from the Mid West and Gascoyne were honored at the WA Local Government Association Awards, with notable recognitions including Eminent Service Awards for Shire of Mingenew president Gary Cosgrove and Shire of Perenjori chief executive Paul Anderson. The City of Greater Geraldton and Shire of Exmouth also received WALGA RoadWise Recognised Awards for their road safety initiatives, celebrating significant contributions to community wellbeing. Want More Context? 🔎

NFL legend Terry Bradshaw demonstrated his commitment to integrity by firing his own uncle, marking a pivotal moment in his leadership philosophy that prioritizes character over family ties. His approach, shaped by a results-first mindset, emphasizes that poor character will not be tolerated, regardless of talent, reflecting his belief that principles must prevail in professional decisions. Want More Context? 🔎

Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at the age of 76, as confirmed by his family in a heartfelt statement. His death comes shortly after a final concert with his bandmates at Villa Park in Birmingham, marking the end of an era for the iconic lead singer who rose to fame in the 1970s. Want More Context? 🔎

South Africa faced Nigeria in a tense Wafcon semi-final, starting nervously after a tiring quarter-final. Despite a strong performance and a late equalizer from the penalty spot, South Africa lost 2-1 after Nigeria secured a controversial goal in injury time, continuing their quest for their first title since 2018. Want More Context? 🔎

The White House continues to pressure Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell amid accusations of economic mismanagement and a $2.5 billion renovation overrun at the Fed's headquarters. President Trump criticized Powell for not cutting interest rates as demanded, suggesting political motivations behind the Fed's decisions, while top administration officials explore ways to remove him before his term ends. Want More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump announced the U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO for a second time, reversing President Joe Biden's decision to rejoin, citing the organization's "woke" agenda and anti-Israel rhetoric as reasons. UNESCO, which promotes global peace through culture, education, and science, has been a contentious issue due to its perceived bias and the U.S. previously pulling out in 1983 under Ronald Reagan. Want More Context? 🔎