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'Blanket Ban' On Junk Food Ads In South Australia Sparks Debate

Coming into effect on July 1, the policy will ban advertisements for a wide range of food and drink products deemed unhealthy from appearing on Adelaide's buses, trains, and trams. The list includes chocolate, lollies, confectionery, desserts, ice creams, soft drinks, chips, and processed meats like ham.
Putin has made May 9 Russia's most important public holiday

Putin Gears Up To Host World Leaders At Lavish Army Parade

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a lavish World War II Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, an event the Kremlin hopes will rally patriotism at home and project strength abroad as its troops fight in Ukraine.
Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born head of the Catholic Church

'A Blessing': US Catholics Celebrate First American Pope

US Catholics flocked to churches across the country in a celebratory mood to mark the "excitement" of the first-ever American pontiff following Thursday's election of Pope Leo, who worshippers hoped would bring back lapsed believers.
Israel restarted intense military operations in Gaza on March 18

First Responders In Gaza Run Out Of Supplies

First responders in Gaza said Thursday that their operations were at a near standstill, more than two months into a full Israeli blockade that has left food and fuel in severe shortage.
Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt conceded the loss of his own parliamentary seat, blaming a flood of votes that swept to the triumphant Labor Party.

Australian Greens Chief Loses His Own Seat

Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt conceded the loss of his own parliamentary seat Thursday, blaming a flood of votes that swept to the triumphant Labor Party.
The Indian strikes destroyed structures at the Government Health and Educational complex in Muridke, about 30 kilometres from Lahore

Pakistan Warns Will 'Avenge' Deaths From Indian Strikes

Pakistan has warned it will "avenge" those killed by Indian air strikes that New Delhi said were in response to an attack in Kashmir, signalling an imminent escalation in the worst violence in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Russia's Victory Day parade is a central event in 25 years of Vladimir Putin's rule

Kremlin Says Taking 'All Measures' To Protect May 9 Parade

The Kremlin was forced Wednesday to say it was taking "all necessary measures" to ensure the safety of foreign leaders set to attend its flagship May 9 parade after a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks closed airports across the country, disrupting hundreds of flights.
The West Bank is home to about three million Palestinians, but also some 500,000 Israelis living in settlements that are illegal under international law

Palestinians In Razed West Bank Hamlet Vow To Stay

Standing in the rubble of used to be his home, Palestinian farmer Haitham Dababseh cleared stones to make space for a tent after Israeli army bulldozers destroyed his village in the occupied West Bank.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney looks on as he meets with US President Donald Trump  in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 6, 2025.

Canada 'Never For Sale', Carney Tells Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told US President Donald Trump that his country was "never for sale" Tuesday as they met at the White House amid tensions on tariffs and sovereignty.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered significant cuts to the number of top military officers

Pentagon Chief Orders 20% Cut In Number Of Top Officers

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Monday ordered at least a 20 percent reduction in the number of active-duty four-star generals and admirals in the US military, a memo from the defense secretary said.
'Crocodile Dundee' helped put Australia's fledgling film industry on the map in America

'Aussiewood' Courts Hollywood As Trump Film Tariffs Loom

Australia still wants to make "great films" with the United States, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Tuesday, as new tariffs threaten the home of Hollywood hits like The Matrix, Elvis and Crocodile Dundee.

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