Trump announces $20 billion foreign investment to build new U.S. data centers

Rising track star Gout ran the 100m sprint in a time of 9.99 seconds at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth, showcasing his immense potential despite easing up at the end. Although not an official record due to a 3.5m/s tailwind, Gout's performance highlighted his ability to break the 10-second barrier and compete at the next level, with upcoming races against world indoor 60m silver medallist Lachlan Kennedy in the 200m event. Full Article

The Treaty Principles Bill was voted down at its second reading in Parliament, without much fanfare. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon did not participate in the debate, leaving Act's plans on the Treaty debate unclear. Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke gained international attention for her haka during the first-reading debate, but the second reading was less memorable, with most of the public gallery leaving before the final vote. Full Article

Zimbabwe's government has announced a $3m pay-out to white farmers for seized land, part of a $3.5bn compensation agreement. The payment covers 378 farmers out of 740 approved, with the rest to be made through Treasury bonds. The move aims to mend ties with the West and marks progress in addressing the country's economic challenges. Full Article

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After winning Germany's elections, Friedrich Merz vowed to form a coalition government within two months, accelerated by Donald Trump's tariffs. The coalition agreement, unveiled on Wednesday, addresses threats to security and prosperity, including Putin's actions and economic uncertainty caused by the US administration. The agreement lacks ambitious structural reforms, focusing on tax cuts and a higher minimum wage, but aims to boost long-term growth potential, with Merz promising radical change and a reduction in government...

Conservatives have imposed strict limits on media access to Pierre Poilievre during the current campaign, a tactic that was initially effective when targeting Justin Trudeau as his main opponent. However, some political analysts are now questioning whether this approach continues to benefit Poilievre, suggesting that the media control may no longer provide him with the intended political advantage. Full Article