This chart of Clive Palmer’s spending shows one reason we need political donation reforms

Changes to political donation rules are moving through parliament, and one man will be affected the most

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Source: The Guardian

US science funding freeze a 'threat to academic freedom'

The administration under US President Donald Trump has paused government funding essential for US research. Scientists are fearful of what this will mean for the future of academic freedom.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Hamas frees three hostages: 'Some of the hostages are in critical condition'

Three Israeli men, all dual nationals, who were abducted from the same kibbutz community during Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack and have been held hostage by Gaza militants since, were …

Source: France 24

Storm-fueled mud submerges roads in California town hit by LA wildfires

Residents in Sierra Madre begin cleanup effort after strongest storm of year sweeps through southern California

Residents of a southern California mountain community near the Eaton fire burn scar dug …

Source: The Guardian

What's next for Germany's climate movement?

Climate action has been sidelined in the leadup to Germany's federal election and many policies are facing political backlash. Can activists navigate the challenges ahead?

Source: Deutsche Welle

Will Donald Trump's tariff gamble pay off?

The US president's tariff strategy has so far forced Mexico, Canada, Colombia and Panama to toe the line. But with America's economy and reputation at stake, how long can such …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Pope spends quiet first night in hospital, continues drug therapy and reads papers, Vatican says

ROME — Pope Francis slept well during a quiet first night in the hospital after being admitted with a respiratory tract infection, and was up eating and reading Saturday, the …

Source: NBC News

JD Vance's blast at Europe ignores Ukraine and defence agenda

Instead, US Vice President JD Vance shocked delegates by roundly attacking Washington's allies, accusing them of censorship.

Source: BBC

American-Israeli among 3 hostages freed by Hamas in latest exchange

Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen along with two other hostages as the Gaza ceasefire remained on track after a tense week.

Source: CBS News

Trump doubts Gazans want to stay. But amid the ruins, this man disagrees.

One Gazan’s journey back home as President Donald Trump insists that Palestinians remain in Gaza because “they’ve never had an alternative.”

Source: Washington Post

Courts block Trump's DOGE actions — chaos, panic not proving to be best legal strategy

Some legal scholars say that the administration is bungling the chance to expand presidential power.

Source: NPR

The girls playing football in remote Pakistan

Anna Huix’s photographs capture a tournament that triumphed against the odds

Source: Financial Times