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Russia and Ukraine have conducted a prisoner swap, with each side exchanging 205 prisoners of war, facilitated by the United Arab Emirates. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed gratitude for the UAE's assistance, while Russia's human rights ombudsman celebrated the reunion of families. Concurrently, violence continues, with casualties reported from Russian airstrikes in Odessa and Sumy, while heavy fighting persists in Donetsk, as Ukraine calls for an extended ceasefire beyond the Kremlin's proposed three days. Full...

The feijoa season in Western Australia’s Southern Forests is off to a positive start, highlighted by a heart-shaped feijoa discovered in a grower-run competition, sparking community spirit and friendly rivalry among growers. Flow Clark of Karrdor reported exceeding expectations with high volumes and exceptional quality of feijoas, while also processing over a tonne daily for distribution across Australia. The Southern Forests Food Council emphasizes the region's premium produce and innovative growers, with feijoa-themed experiences available...

Wall Street's main indexes declined following US President Donald Trump's announcement of upcoming pharma tariffs, which heightened trade war concerns and negatively impacted corporate results. Major pharmaceutical companies like Eli Lilly, Merck, and Pfizer saw their shares drop, while Ford Motor suspended its annual outlook amid tariff uncertainty. In early trading, the Dow fell 1.06%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.10%, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 1.35%, with most sectors, particularly healthcare and tech, trading lower...

The Israeli military has conducted strikes on Yemen's main airport in Sana'a, targeting civilian aircraft and a military base controlled by Houthi rebels, following a Houthi missile landing near Israel. Israel had previously warned civilians to evacuate the airport area, escalating tensions as the Houthis vowed to impose an aerial blockade on Israel. In recent hostilities, Israeli strikes around Hodeidah resulted in casualties, while the Houthis have been attacking Israel and shipping in the Red...

SummaryDoorDash has announced its acquisition of British rival Deliveroo for Stg2.9 billion ($A6 billion) in cash, marking its ongoing international expansion beyond the US, Canada, and Australia. The deal, valued at 180 pence ($A3.70) per Deliveroo share, represents a 29% premium over its closing price before the announcement and follows DoorDash's 2022 acquisition of Wolt Enterprises. After completing this purchase, DoorDash will operate in over 40 markets globally, further solidifying its presence in Europe, Asia,...

Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli is facing scrutiny after allegedly making a violent threat towards a Geelong player last year, described as "bordering on horrific." This follows a recent incident involving a threatening text to Western Bulldogs player Bailey Dale, which the AFL has deemed not a serious threat. Despite concerns from Port Adelaide about Rioli's behavior and mental health, no action will be taken by the AFL, prompting criticism from former players about perceived...