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SummaryRussia commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany with a tightly secured parade in Moscow, attended by President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Amid ongoing conflict with Ukraine, which has seen drone attacks on Moscow, Putin emphasized the significance of the victory and the sacrifices made during World War II, while a 72-hour ceasefire was proposed. The parade showcased military might, including drones, and featured participants from 13...

Labor's caucus will finalize the future Cabinet by Monday, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese allocating portfolios over the weekend following factional discussions. Albanese emphasized the importance of collective responsibility and unity as the party navigates its factional divisions, where the left now holds a slight majority in caucus. The Cabinet's composition will reflect the number of elected members from each faction, affecting roles and appointments, as Albanese balances rewarding experienced MPs with incorporating new talent....

Brisbane artist Julie Fragar has won the prestigious Archibald Prize for her portrait titled Flagship Mother Multiverse, depicting fellow artist Justene Williams. Chosen unanimously by the Art Gallery of New South Wales trustees, Fragar's work showcases a grayscale portrayal of Williams floating among stars and marks her as the third consecutive female winner of the award. Alongside this, Jude Rae won the Wynne Prize for landscape painting, and Gene A’Hern secured the Sulman Prize, with...

During an inquest into the April 2024 Westfield Bondi Junction attack, where six people were killed and ten injured by Joel Cauchi, Inspector Brett Simpson, the first paramedic on scene, emotionally recounted his experience. He faced the difficult decision to enter the scene despite fears of a second offender, ultimately prioritizing the critically ill patients inside. Simpson praised his team for their bravery and received gratitude from the family of victim Faraz Tahir for his...

SummaryHarry Styles, one of the world's biggest pop stars, was spotted in St. Peter’s Square during the election of newly appointed Pope Leo XIV, where he observed the event alongside a massive crowd. Attempting to maintain a low profile, Styles wore a cap, dark sunglasses, and a blue jacket, with his cap reading “Techno is my boyfriend.” Fans shared their excitement on social media, with one posting a photo and recounting a brief eye contact...

Chelsea has secured a spot in the Conference League final after defeating Djurgarden 1-0 in the second leg of their semi-final, winning 5-1 on aggregate. They will face Real Betis, who advanced after a dramatic 4-3 aggregate victory over Fiorentina. The only goal of the match came from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in the 38th minute, while Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca fielded a largely different lineup, including debutant Reggie Walsh, as the club aims to become the...