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Wikipedia founder criticizes Australia's under-16 social media ban
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales called Australia's under-16 social media ban an embarrassment and said age checks are unsafe.
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Australia and Japan announce new strategic agreement on energy and minerals
Anthony Albanese and Sanae Takaichi announced a new agreement to deepen Australia-Japan ties and add energy and critical minerals statements.
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Philip Morris gives evidence in closed Senate session on illegal tobacco trade
Philip Morris representatives appeared privately before an Australian Senate inquiry into illegal tobacco on May 4, sparking opposition from Labor and Greens senators.
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Australia extends EV tax break until March 2027
The Australian Labor government has extended its electric vehicle fringe benefits tax discount until the end of March 2027.
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New Zealand court rejects Brenton Tarrant's appeal against guilty pleas in mosque shootings case
A New Zealand court rejected Brenton Tarrant's appeal against his guilty pleas to murder and terrorism charges in the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings.
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Jailed Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai Receives Deutsche Welle Free Speech Award
Jimmy Lai, jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, was awarded Deutsche Welle’s freedom of speech prize for his role in the democracy movement.
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Severe Spring Weather Causes Tornadoes, Flooding, Hail, and Snowstorm Worldwide
Eight tornadoes struck central US Monday; Texas hit by EF3 tornado; flooding hit southern China; Moscow faced record snowstorm this week.
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Rare comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS visible over southern hemisphere before fading
Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS, discovered last year, is currently visible over New Zealand and other southern regions but will fade soon.
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50,000 rally in Tokyo backs Japan's pacifist constitution
About 50,000 people rallied in Tokyo on May 3 to back Japan's pacifist constitution as PM Sanae Takaichi pushes revision talks.
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Colombia hosts first conference on fossil fuel transition in Santa Marta
Colombia hosted the first reported conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels in Santa Marta, with nearly 60 countries taking part.
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Pope Leo XIV appoints former undocumented immigrant Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as West Virginia bishop
Pope Leo XIV named Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, a former undocumented immigrant, bishop of West Virginia on May 1, 2026.
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US Imposes Broad Sanctions on Cuban Economy, Cuba Calls Them Collective Punishment
The US imposed wide-ranging sanctions on Cuba’s economy and officials on May 1, prompting strong Cuban government condemnation.
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German museum to return rare Irritator dinosaur skull to Brazil
Germany and Brazil agreed in May 2026 to return a 113-million-year-old Irritator dinosaur skull to Brazil from a Stuttgart museum.
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Zambia cancels RightsCon 2026 days before Lusaka summit was due to open
Zambia cancelled the RightsCon 2026 digital rights summit days before it was due to begin in Lusaka, citing national values and policy priorities.
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Two Gaza aid flotilla activists released by Israel arrive in Netherlands
Two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in the Netherlands after being released by Israel.
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Russian soldiers in Ukraine seek ways to desert, report says
Russian soldiers serving in Ukraine are seeking ways to escape or desert, according to a report citing one soldier and aid groups.
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Aaron Hardie powers Peshawar Zalmi to PSL 2026 crown
Aaron Hardie led Peshawar Zalmi to the PSL 2026 title with a five-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen.
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Japan, Australia deepen energy ties as Hormuz closure hits Asia
Japan and Australia agreed to urgent energy cooperation as Iran's blocking of Strait of Hormuz shipping strains Asia.
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Pakistan says 22 crew from seized Iranian ship MV Touska evacuated for repatriation
Pakistan said 22 crew members from the seized Iranian ship MV Touska were flown to Pakistan Sunday night for repatriation.
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Japan PM says Strait of Hormuz closure severely impacts Asia Pacific region
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the Strait of Hormuz closure is causing major disruption in Asia Pacific and Japan is working with Australia to respond.
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Trump announces Project Freedom naval mission for Strait of Hormuz
Trump said the U.S. will launch Project Freedom on Monday to help ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Israeli gunfire in West Bank's Tel Askar kills and maims teenagers
Israeli soldiers have killed 3 teenagers and maimed many more in Tel Askar near Nablus, a report says.
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Iran says 2 missiles hit US Navy destroyer near Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media said 2 missiles hit a US Navy destroyer as it tried to enter the Strait of Hormuz.
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Lebanon faces Israeli occupation of southern territory amid historic summit talks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun prepares for historic U.S. trip as Israel occupies 10% of southern Lebanon during fragile ceasefire.