‘Tragic’: Call for alcohol delivery services to be limited after Victorian woman’s death

President Donald Trump indicated a potential end to escalating tariffs between the U.S. and China, expressing a desire to avoid higher rates that could deter consumer spending. Despite implementing a 10% tariff on most imports and increasing rates on Chinese goods to 145%, he noted China has been in contact for negotiations, although high-level discussions have been limited. Alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Trump expressed optimism about reaching a trade deal with Europe before...

SummaryAlex Volkanovski reclaimed the UFC featherweight title against Diego Lopes, overcoming doubts after previous knockout losses and showcasing his determination and mental strength. In golf, Rory McIlroy triumphed at the Masters, demonstrating exceptional composure under pressure after nearly losing his lead, ultimately achieving a career grand slam. Both athletes' resilience in the face of adversity highlights the importance of mental fortitude and dedication in sports, making their victories compelling and inspiring to watch. Full Article

The Coalition is on track for its lowest vote share in a federal election since its creation, with Peter Dutton struggling to improve his prospects before the May 3 election, according to a YouGov poll showing their primary vote at 33%. Labor has increased its lead on a two-party preferred basis to 53% against 47%, marking its highest result in 18 months, while Anthony Albanese leads Dutton as preferred prime minister 48% to 38%. The...

SummaryHamas' Gaza chief, Khalil Al-Hayya, announced the group's readiness to negotiate a hostage swap for Palestinian prisoners jailed by Israel, rejecting any interim truce. He criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for using partial agreements to further political aims amid ongoing conflict. Despite Egyptian mediation efforts to revive a previous ceasefire, recent talks in Cairo yielded no progress, with Hamas accusing Israel of presenting "impossible conditions" for negotiations. Full Article

SummaryFour people have died and one is seriously injured after a cable car crashed near Naples, Italy, at Monte Faito on Thursday. The chairman of the EAV public transport company, Umberto De Gregorio, described the incident as a "tragedy," noting that one of the supporting cables had snapped. Rescue operations faced challenges from fog and high winds, while 16 passengers were safely evacuated from another cabin stuck mid-air, with all three casualties being tourists, as...

Summary The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose amid optimism from US-Japan tariff talks, while the Dow fell due to a 17.2% drop in UnitedHealth's shares after it cut its profit forecast. Early trading saw the Dow down 517.74 points, the S&P 500 up 9.48 points, and the Nasdaq up 17.33 points, with healthcare shares declining but Eli Lilly gaining 13% from positive trial results. Despite upbeat jobless claims data, market volatility remains high as traders...