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Regions want gritty news that matters not 'anaemic' local coverage

Regional audiences still want trusted local coverage that seeks accountability on issues that matter, but there are news outlets failing...

Fake news and the election campaign - how worried should voters be?
Fake news and the election campaign - how worried should voters be?

The spread of electoral misinformation and disinformation is undermining democracies around the world. The World Economic Forum has...

Scientists surprised to discover mayflies and shrimp making their bodies out of ancient gas
Scientists surprised to discover mayflies and shrimp making their bodies out of ancient gas

What's the currency for all life on Earth? Carbon. Every living thing needs a source of carbon to grow and reproduce. In the form of...

"If the team needs me, I am prepared": Cheteshwar Pujara on India's forthcoming England tour
"If the team needs me, I am prepared": Cheteshwar Pujara on India's forthcoming England tour

New Delhi [India] May 1 (ANI): Cheteshwar Pujara hasn't played for India since the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia...

"Every cricket fan must go to...": Finch reflects on MS Dhoni's charm amidst CSK's tough season
"Every cricket fan must go to...": Finch reflects on MS Dhoni's charm amidst CSK's tough season

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) hopes of making the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs took another...

What are the symptoms of measles? How long does the vaccine last? Experts answer 6 key questions
What are the symptoms of measles? How long does the vaccine last? Experts answer 6 key questions

So far in 2025 (as of May 1), 70 cases of measles have been notified in Australia, with all states and territories except Tasmania...

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Australia’s Labor vows to hike student visa fee if reelected
Australia's Labor to hike student visa fees in pre-election pledge

SYDNEY, Australia: Australia's ruling Labor Party says it will raise the fee for international student visas to A$2,000 (US$1,279)...

Trump demands free passage for US ships through Panama, Suez canals
Trump wants US ships to travel free through Panama, Suez canals

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump said over the weekend that American military and business ships should be able to travel...

Singapore orders Meta to block foreign election posts
Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts blocked before elections

SINGAPORE: Singapore has ordered Facebook's parent company, Meta, to block Singaporeans from seeing posts made by three foreigners...

Iowa governor sues Des Moines Register over email dispute
Iowa governor sues Des Moines Register for obtaining private emails

DES MOINES, Iowa: Iowa's governor has launched a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, seeking to block the newspaper from obtaining...

Ex-Detroit nonprofit executive gets 19 years for $40 million theft
Detroit nonprofit ex-finance chief gets 19 years for $40 million theft

DETROIT, Michigan: A former top official at a major Detroit nonprofit was sentenced this week to 19 years in prison for stealing over...

New Mexico hosts global celebration of native and indigenous cultures
Thousands gather in New Mexico for the largest powwow in North America

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico: Thousands of people are gathering in New Mexico for a big event that celebrates Native American and Indigenous...