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Australia’s center-left Labor Party retains power in vote seen as test of anti-Trump sentiment

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Australia ’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a second term in office in a disastrous night for his conservative rivals, as voters chose stability over change against a backdrop of global turmoil inflicted by US President Donald Trump. Australia’s return of a left-leaning government follows Canada’s similar sharp swing towards Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, another governing party whose fortunes were transformed by Trump. The loss of Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton’s seat mirrors that of Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre. While Australia wasn’t facing the same threats to its sovereignty as Canada, Trump’s global tariffs and policy swings have undermined Australians’ trust in the US, according to recent surveys. Albanese’s victory makes him the first Australian Prime Minister to win re-election for two decades and he will start his second term with at least 87 seats in the 150-seat lower house, according to the most recent estimates. A clearly emotional Albanese took...
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Apple CEO sends blunt message on tariffs impact

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 For anyone wondering whether buying a new iPhone is about to become more expensive, the answer has finally been revealed. Over the past few months, many experts have speculated that President Donald Trump ’s tariffs, primarily those levied against China, will have significant consequences for the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, consumers have anxiously waited to learn just how much the prices of goods will increase. Through it all, one company that has been in full focus is Apple  (AAPL) , as people wonder if the prices of iPhones and MacBooks will rise. While there’s been little doubt that the cost of Apple’s products will increase, the amount has remained a mystery. Recently, Apple CEO Tim Cook provided some context on what the tariffs will mean for his company. However, he did not answer the question that’s likely been on many people’s minds for months. Apple braces for impact as tariff-imposed costs loom Last week, Apple reported earnings for Q2 2025, coming in above estimates ...
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Arsenal & Liverpool snubbed by Bayern Munich winger over summer transfer

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 Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane is reported to have rejected approaches from both Arsenal and Liverpool in favour of extending his stay in the Bundesliga. Sane's current contract expires this summer and it was claimed earlier in the season that, as part of Bayern's desire to part ways with at least one winger, he could be sacrificed after failing to hold down a regular spot in Vincent Kompany's starting lineup. Free to be approached by clubs, Sane has received interest from Arsenal, whose manager, Mikel Arteta, worked with the German at Manchester City. Manchester United were speculatively linked and reports of interest from Liverpool emerged earlier this year. In the face of the interest in his services, Sane is believed to have agreed an extension with Bayern. Christian Falk notes the winger has snubbed Arsenal and Liverpool in favour of tying himself to the Bundesliga champions-elect until 2028. Sane is thought to have agreed to a significant pay cut to secure his cont...
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Alan Shearer names five teams who will challenge Liverpool for the title next season

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 Alan Shearer insists Liverpool won’t have it easy next season if they retain the Premier League title with a number of improving sides set to challenge. The Reds lifted their 20th English top-flight title on Sunday by beating Tottenham 5-1 and making it impossible for Arsenal to catch them this season. Liverpool have looked likely to win the Premier League title for months and, with four games to spare, the Reds are one of the earliest teams to win it. Second-placed Arsenal have struggled to get close to Liverpool since the turn of the year but former Newcastle United striker Shearer “would be amazed” if the Reds had it so easy next season. Shearer said on The Rest is Football podcast: “I would be amazed if Liverpool won it as easily next season. I don’t see that happening at all. “There are so many teams waiting to improve, Arsenal being one, Man City being another, Newcastle and Aston Villa as well. Chelsea are another one. “There are so many teams that are willing and have to ...
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Red and White Cooperatives to boost rural economic independence

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  Deputy Minister of Cooperatives Ferry Juliantono emphasized that the Red and White Village Cooperative program offers a solution to improve the village economy without burdening the state budget. In a statement here on Wednesday, Juliantono underlined that the program is designed to create a new, mutually beneficial economic ecosystem in villages as well as eliminate the predatory practices of loan sharks and online lenders that harm village communities. Through Presidential Instruction Number 9 of 2025, the government targets the establishment of 80 thousand village cooperatives by July 2025, with operations of those cooperatives targeted to start in September 2025. The operational budget, estimated at Rp5 billion (around US$296,163) per cooperative, will come from a mix of the state budget, regional budgets, village funds, and banks. "This is not a burden but an investment for asset redistribution and economic equality," he remarked. The village cooperatives will carry ...
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Nusantara's government office zone scheduled for June 2025 completion

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 The development of an area dedicated to governmental offices in Indonesia's new capital city, Nusantara (IKN), in East Kalimantan Province is targeted for completion by June this year, according to the IKN Authority (OIKN). In a press release received by ANTARA in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, on Wednesday, OIKN Secretary Bimo Adi Nursanthyasto stated that this area encompasses palaces, as well as the headquarters of coordinating ministries and the State Secretariat Ministry. He emphasized that various supporting facilities and infrastructure, such as minimarkets, restaurants, ATMs, vending machines, and post offices, have been established to support this office zone. Nursanthyasto explained that the government considers these supporting facilities and infrastructure essential, as Nusantara City is envisioned as an integrated center for administrative and economic activities. Hence, he affirmed that the government has prioritized the development of an ecosystem that ensures civil s...
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Scientists Discover Evidence of Dinosaur Catastrophe Imprinted in DNA of Modern Birds

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 The catastrophic event that ended the reign of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago left an indelible mark on Earth’s history. While the non-avian dinosaurs vanished, their legacy endured in a surprising way. Modern birds, the distant relatives of those ancient giants, carry within their DNA the story of that cataclysmic event. Scientists have uncovered these genetic imprints, offering new insights into how this mass extinction shaped the evolution of today’s birds. A Global Extinction Event The asteroid impact, known as the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction, wiped out 76% of all animal life on Earth. This massive loss of biodiversity created a vacuum in ecosystems, allowing the survivors to diversify rapidly. Among these survivors were the ancestors of modern birds, who would evolve into the diverse array of species we see today. The Rise of Avian Ancestors In the aftermath of the extinction, the earliest ancestors of today’s birds began to emerge. These avian dinosaurs underwent si...
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