Roglic quits, Del Toro wobbles, Italy joy as Giro boils

US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the Ukraine conflict, warning that Putin was "playing with fire" by rejecting ceasefire talks amid escalating attacks. While Trump is hesitant to impose new sanctions to avoid jeopardizing a potential peace deal, Russia has proposed further talks with Ukraine on June 2. As drone attacks increase, both sides continue to assert military advancements, with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy reporting Russian troop buildups in the...

A chicken shop owner, Musher Saleh, has pleaded not guilty to threatening federal election candidate Jamal Daoud, who accused him of making death threats in Arabic. Saleh, who had his permanent residency revoked in 2017 due to false marriage claims, appeared in Parramatta Local Court, denying the allegations. Despite concerns raised by Daoud about Saleh's continued presence in Australia, Immigration Minister Tony Burke has not yet responded to inquiries regarding the situation. Full Article

Wall Street's major indexes were stable on Wednesday after a prior rally driven by eased trade tensions, with investors anticipating Nvidia's earnings and the US Federal Reserve's meeting minutes. Nvidia is projected to report a 66.2% rise in first-quarter revenue, boosting its shares by 0.2% ahead of the announcement. The Dow Jones rose 0.12%, the S&P 500 gained 0.07%, and despite some declines, several megacap stocks saw gains, while Capri Holdings surged nearly 9% post-positive...

Alexei Popyrin achieved a significant milestone by reaching the third round of the French Open for the first time, defeating Chilean Alejandro Tabilo 7-5, 6-3, 6-4, without dropping a set. In contrast, Ajla Tomljanovic faced disappointment as she lost to No. 4 seed Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-3, despite a spirited effort in the second set. Popyrin's attacking style and strong performance, including 37 winners and six breaks of serve, marked his best run at Roland...

As China tightens its control over the global supply of rare earth minerals, the West is seeking alternatives to reduce dependence on Chinese sources, which dominate the market, controlling 69% of mine production and nearly half of global reserves. The U.S. Department of Defense has invested in recycling initiatives, while companies like Toyota are developing technologies to decrease rare earth usage. Despite these efforts, challenges remain in sourcing and recycling these critical minerals, especially for...

SummaryAlbany councillors have rejected a proposal to extend the operating period of a lime pit in Nullaki from four to 12 months and to remove transport restrictions. Concerns raised included public safety, noise, environmental issues, and compliance, with only five of 105 submissions supporting the extension. Despite arguments from some councillors for the necessity of lime for agriculture, the motion to refuse the amendment was passed with a vote of 7-3, highlighting significant safety impacts...