Sudan's military says it has retaken Khartoum's Republican Palace

Craig Nolte, a 56-year-old carpenter from Ballina, NSW, died after being bitten by a bat while attempting to rescue it in November 2024, despite receiving the rabies vaccine. His wife, Robyn, expressed her confusion over the vaccine's ineffectiveness, as he became critically ill and was the first confirmed human case of lyssavirus in NSW, which is rarely fatal. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: An Australian man named Craig Nolte died after being bitten...

Police in Indonesia arrested 12 individuals involved in a human trafficking ring that sent over a dozen infants to Singapore for adoption, following a report of a baby kidnapping. The syndicate, active since 2023, allegedly obtained babies from parents in West Java, with some infants aged as young as three months, and sold them for up to 16 million Indonesian Rupiah ($983) each. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Twelve people in Indonesia were...

Immigrants arriving illegally in the U.S. will no longer qualify for bond hearings, as announced by acting ICE Director Todd Lyons in a recent memo, reflecting the Trump administration's intensified detention policies. This significant policy change is expected to face legal challenges and was first reported by The Washington Post. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: New Rules for Immigrants The government decided that people who come to the United States without permission can't...

Alicia Kemp, a 25-year-old English backpacker, is facing charges of dangerous driving causing death and bodily harm after allegedly colliding with 51-year-old Thanh Phan while riding an e-scooter under the influence in Perth on May 31. Phan died from injuries days later, prompting calls from his family for a review of e-scooter regulations as Western Australia initiates a parliamentary inquiry into their safety. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Alicia Kemp, a 25-year-old backpacker,...

Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the Government's shift away from open-plan classrooms in New Zealand, citing extensive feedback from schools that these designs fail to meet student needs. Instead, the focus will be on standard classroom designs that prioritize flexibility, addressing issues such as noise and student behavior management often associated with open-plan layouts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The government is changing classrooms from big open spaces to regular ones because many...

Wildfires in Canada are increasing, leading to more smoke and air quality warnings. The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) helps assess air quality's impact on health, with higher levels indicating greater risks, particularly for vulnerable groups; immediate effects include respiratory issues, while long-term exposure may harm lung function and overall health. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Wildfires are becoming more frequent in Canada, leading to increased smoke and air quality warnings, which can...