- Upcoming conclave will be first with more than 120 Cardinal electors Vatican News
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- Englewood, Chicago native Cardinal Wilton Gregory, 1st African American cardinal in US, prepares for largest-ever papal conclave ABC7 Chicago
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- Will Italy get the papacy back after half a century of foreigners? Reuters
Singapore’s ruling party pulls out all stops online to woo youth
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Journalist Nick McKenzie admits to ‘deceptive methods’ if in the public interest during Ben Roberts-Smith bid for appeal
McKenzie was also questioned over his communications with Roberts-Smith’s ex-wife, Emma Roberts, and her friend Danielle Scott
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Investigative journalist Nick McKenzie has agreed in Ben Roberts-Smith’s bid to reopen his appeal for his defamation case that he has used “deceptive methods and subterfuge” to obtain information “on occasion if it is in the public interest”.
McKenzie was cross-examined on Thursday afternoon by Roberts-Smith’s lawyer, Arthur Moses SC. It’s part of a two-day hearing in which the war veteran is arguing the appeal should be reopened in light of new evidence that he claims shows there was a “miscarriage of justice” in the defamation proceedings caused by McKenzie’s alleged “misconduct”.
Continue reading...China’s not backing down from Trump’s trillion-dollar game of chicken – Axios
- China's not backing down from Trump's trillion-dollar game of chicken Axios
- The global costs of the US-China tariff war are mounting. And the worst may be yet to come The Conversation
- Shipments from China fall as Trump’s tariffs loom over economy PBS
- Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war BBC
- Trump should just declare victory on tariffs and pivot exclusively to China The Hill
Seven takeaways from US-Ukraine resources deal
What this will and won't change for US assistance to Ukraine, three years into the war.
Israel continues to battle raging wildfires
Buildings burn and land is scorched as wildfires spread outside of Jerusalem.
Watch: Runaway kangaroo closes stretch of Alabama interstate
Runaway kangaroo 'Sheila' shut down part of an interstate in Alabama before being caught.
Kim Jong-un revisits North Korea’s new destroyer for missile test – Euronews.com
- Kim Jong-un revisits North Korea's new destroyer for missile test Euronews.com
- Kim Jong Un Wants More Nuclear Weapons on North Korean Warships USNI News
- North Korea conducts first test firing of its new warship's weapons system Reuters
- Kim Jong Un oversees missile tests on new North Korean warship ABC News
- North Korea’s New Frigate Tests Its Weapons Days After Commissioning The War Zone
US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against Russia
Move seals a deal to create a fund the Trump administration says will begin to repay roughly $175bn provided to Ukraine
The US and Kyiv have signed an agreement to share profits and royalties from the future sale of Ukrainian minerals and rare earths, sealing a deal that Donald Trump has said will provide an economic incentive for the US to continue to invest in Ukraine’s defense and its reconstruction after he brokers a peace deal with Russia.
The minerals deal, which has been the subject of tense negotiations for months and nearly fell through hours before it was signed, will establish a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund that the Trump administration has said will begin to repay an estimated $175bn in aid provided to Ukraine since the beginning of the war.
Continue reading...South Korean Election Front-Runner at Risk From Guilty Verdict – Bloomberg
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- South Korea presidential frontrunner's eligibility in doubt after court ruling Reuters
- South Korea top court overturns presidential frontrunner's criminal case CNBC
- South Korea's top court rules against presidential frontrunner, potentially upending election NBC News
- South Korea’s presidential race upended as frontrunner returns to court The Washington Post
US urges India and Pakistan to defuse tensions after Kashmir killings
India accuses Pakistan of supporting militants behind the Kashmir attack, which Islamabad denies.
US urges India and Pakistan to defuse tensions after Kashmir killings
India accuses Pakistan of supporting militants behind the Kashmir attack, which Islamabad denies.
Australian locals rescue great white shark stranded in shallow water – ABC News
- Australian locals rescue great white shark stranded in shallow water ABC News
- Great white shark stranded in shallow water in Australia rescued by locals — with an assist from an 11-year-old boy CBS News
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- 10 Ft. Great White Shark Stuck in Shallow Water Saved by South Australian Locals in Nearly Hour-Long Rescue People.com
- Shark stuck in shallow waters at Ardrossan beach freed by passer-by Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Israel wildfires spread near Jerusalem, drawing national emergency declaration from Netanyahu – CBS News
- Israel wildfires spread near Jerusalem, drawing national emergency declaration from Netanyahu CBS News
- Israel fires: Blaze near Jerusalem largely controlled BBC
- Several countries sending firefighting planes to Israel to help tackle major wildfire AP News
- Israel declares national emergency as wildfires force evacuations The Guardian
- Hamas Calls On Palestinians To 'burn All They Can' Amid Fires In Israel i24NEWS
English local elections expected to boost populist Reform party – Reuters
- English local elections expected to boost populist Reform party Reuters
- UK local election results live: Votes being counted in England's local elections, plus Runcorn and Helsby by-election BBC
- English local elections: Labour hold North Tyneside mayoralty; votes counted in Runcorn byelection and council races – UK politics live The Guardian
- Local elections live: First results come in after millions vote across England The Independent
- Reform surge shows Britain will keep voting for change until it sees it Financial Times
Dutton says Labor’s super plan is a ‘quasi inheritance tax’. What’s going on?
Many countries impose a form of inheritance tax on deceased estates, but does Albanese’s policy fit the bill?
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Peter Dutton has described Labor’s plan to reduce tax breaks on superannuation balances larger than $3m as a “quasi inheritance tax”.
The description was made days out from polling day, as the major parties tore apart their opponent’s policies in a last-ditch effort to win votes.
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Continue reading...India and Pakistan face their latest crisis. Here’s a look at their history of armed conflict – AP News
- India and Pakistan face their latest crisis. Here’s a look at their history of armed conflict AP News
- Pakistan warns of an Indian attack, while quietly urging de-escalation The Washington Post
- Pakistan says intelligence suggests Indian military action likely soon Reuters
- India is planning military action against Pakistan in coming days, Pakistani official says ABC News
- India and Pakistan Are Perilously Close to the Brink Foreign Affairs
Kenyan MP shot dead in ‘targeted’ attack in Nairobi
The opposition legislator had just left parliament when he was attacked by gunmen on a motorcycle, police say.
Why the trees behind shea butter beauty cream are under threat
One man's struggle to save Uganda's once-profitable trees that produce shea butter.
Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial hears husband tell of strained relationship – Reuters
- Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial hears husband tell of strained relationship Reuters
- Mushroom trial: 'very rare' for accused to hold gatherings, says husband BBC
- Erin Patterson trial live updates: mushroom cook had ‘tension’ with inlaws and struggled with mental illness, estranged husband says The Guardian
- Woman Accused of Poisoning Ex-In-Laws Allegedly Lied About Having Cancer People.com
- ‘Mushroom murder’ trial: Defense claims death of lunch guests was a ‘terrible accident’ CNN