NZ Launches Direct Fuel Relief Cash Payments to Families
New Zealand introduces temporary weekly cash payments to 157,000 low-income families as petrol prices surge 40-50 cents per litre following Middle East conflict, with fuel stocks at 46 days.
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Von der Leyen Warns of 'Brutal' World in Parliament Address
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns of a harsh global landscape while announcing a major EU-Australia trade agreement to slash tariffs and expand commerce.
Russia Sets Up Drone Bases in Belarus, Zelenskyy Responds
President Zelenskyy reveals Russia's plan to open four control stations for long-range attack drones in Belarus, promising retaliation. EU demands clarity from Hungary over alleged information sharing with Russia.
Von der Leyen Urges US-Iran Talks Over Hormuz Crisis
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns the Hormuz Strait closure threatens global energy supplies, urging immediate negotiations to halt hostilities in the Middle East.
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Daylight Saving Ends in Australia: Clocks Go Back April 2025 (24.03.2026)
Daylight saving time concludes in Australia on Sunday, April 5, 2025, with clocks moving back one hour in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and ACT. Learn how this affects work, sleep, and daily routines.
Imran Khan's Fame Defies Pakistan's Erasure Efforts
Despite being jailed and banned from media, Imran Khan remains Pakistan's most famous figure. His decades-long fame as cricketer, philanthropist, and politician proves impossible to erase in the digital age.
Orbán's Global Right-Wing Alliance Could Cost Him Election
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces a tough election as his international authoritarian alliances alienate his loyal voter base, with polls showing his party trailing by 10 points.
UK Immigration Raids Target Restaurants, Sparking Racial Profiling Claims
Home Office ICE teams have raided thousands of businesses, including Mandira's Kitchen and Facing Heaven, with owners alleging heavy-handed tactics and discrimination against non-white workers.
Off Duty Podcast: Chicago Police Murder Case Uncovered
The Guardian's new podcast series Off Duty delves into the 2011 murder of off-duty officer Clifton Lewis in Chicago, exploring police tactics and gang affiliations.
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Denmark Election: Far-Right Impact Under Frederiksen
As Denmark heads to the polls, Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats have adopted hardline immigration policies, slowing far-right growth but shifting mainstream politics rightward.
EU's Von der Leyen: Distance No Shield for Australia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed Australia's parliament, warning that geographic isolation cannot protect against global conflicts and urging US-Iran cooperation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Gaza's Eid al-Fitr: Mourning Amidst Ruin and Resilience
In Gaza, Eid al-Fitr rituals persist, but joy is replaced by sorrow as families visit graves and bereaved relatives, turning celebration into a procession through loss and grief.
Debt Bondage Forces Pakistani Brick Kiln Workers to Sell Kidneys
In Pakistan's brick kilns, workers trapped in debt bondage are coerced into selling their kidneys to repay loans, only to find themselves deeper in debt and with worsened health, in a widespread human trafficking crisis.
AI Child Abuse Videos Surge 260-Fold, Watchdog Finds
The Internet Watch Foundation identified 8,029 AI-generated child sexual abuse videos in 2025, a 260-fold increase, with 65% in the most severe category.
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Global Tensions Rise: Brink of World War Three?
Smoke from Israeli attacks on Iran's Shahran oil depot blankets Tehran as experts debate the likelihood of a third world war amid interconnected global conflicts.
AI Laws, Gambling Ad Ban, EU Trade Deal, Teacher Strikes
The Australian Medical Association urges a gambling ad ban, while Labor backbencher Ed Husic calls for national AI laws, diverging from government plans. Tech companies face fines for inappropriate AI chatbots, and a free trade agreement with the EU is fi
Amputee Cornhole Champion Dayton Webber Arrested for Murder
Dayton Webber, the first quadruple amputee to compete professionally in the American Cornhole League, faces murder charges after allegedly shooting a passenger during an argument in Maryland.
Trump's Sanctions on UN Expert Threaten Free Speech
Trump's sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a UN human rights expert, raise alarms over free speech erosion as academics and lawyers warn of chilling effects on dissent regarding Israel's actions in Gaza.
Argentina's Disappeared: Families Find Closure 50 Years Later
Fifty years after Argentina's military coup, families of the disappeared are identifying remains, but political divisions keep the wounds open as President Milei downplays state terror.
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US Democracy Stabilizes at Diminished Level After Trump's Return
A new survey by Bright Line Watch reveals American democracy has settled into a diminished state, stabilizing after a sharp decline but remaining below pre-Trump levels. Experts see little near-term recovery.
Self-Deportee's Emotional Journey from LA to Mexico City
Abel Ortiz left Los Angeles after 38 years due to Trump-era immigration policies. Now in Mexico City, he grapples with identity, loss, and newfound freedom in a documentary capturing his poignant transition.
Trump's Iran War Echoes Nixon's Vietnam Political Strategy
Donald Trump's ongoing conflict with Iran mirrors Richard Nixon's 'peace with honor' approach in Vietnam, focusing on political face-saving over genuine resolution, risking global devastation.
Milei Challenges Argentina's 50-Year Dictatorship Consensus
As Argentina marks 50 years since its 1976 military coup, President Javier Milei is dismantling the democratic consensus around memory, truth and justice that defined the post-dictatorship era through controversial rhetoric and policy shifts.
Shopping Encounter with Rachel Reeves Leads to Mortifying Moment
A columnist recounts an awkward meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves while shopping, highlighting the challenges of encountering public figures in everyday settings.
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Abel Leaves LA: Self-Deportation Under Trump's America
A documentary explores Abel's decision to self-deport from Los Angeles amid Trump-era immigration policies, highlighting personal struggles and broader societal impacts.
Self-Deportation from Trump's America: A Documentary
Abel Ortiz, brought to LA as an infant, leaves after 38 years undocumented, escaping ICE raids and uncertainty in a bold move for freedom and global exploration.
Trump Claims Iran Talks, Tehran Denies Amid Rising Tensions
Donald Trump asserts productive discussions with Iran, but Tehran denies any contact since US bombing began. Tensions escalate as Israel launches strikes and fuel prices surge globally.
Trump AI Order Sparks Political Divide, Favoring Elites Over Voters
Trump's executive order on AI prioritizes industry interests, undermining state regulations and voter preferences, setting up a key battleground for the upcoming midterm elections.
Diver Wrongly Jailed for Murder After Friend's Cave Death
Dan Frolec recounts a 2002 diving trip in Croatia that turned into a nightmare when a friend died in an underwater cave, leading to his wrongful arrest and imprisonment on murder charges.
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Iranian Missile Hits Tel Aviv, Netanyahu Vows More Strikes
An Iranian missile struck central Tel Aviv, causing damage and injuries. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises continued strikes on Iran and Lebanon, dimming hopes for de-escalation.
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