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FIFA criticized after dropping anti-racism messages at Club World Cup
FIFA has been criticised by anti-discrimination campaigners after football’s world governing body decided against displaying messages challenging racism or discrimination at the Club World Cup in the U.S.. No videos, signage or marketing assets...

German NGO Operating in Brazil Makes Million-Euro Transactions Involving One of the World's Rarest Birds
A German NGO founded by a former nightclub security guard that trades in Spix’s macaws —in at least one case, for around €75,000 (R$470,000) per bird— continues to operate in Brazil a year after its contract with the federal government ended. A...
Why Australia’s top barrister is working for the Russians
Sussan Ley’s Coalition are ready to get stuck into the gruelling, dispiriting work of opposition. But so far, the Liberals are struggling to find staffers. Not for lack of trying, but because, so far, the government won’t let them. Sussan Ley’s...

Are influencers villains, victims or champions of change?
Social media influencers have become cultural powerhouses, setting trends, shaping lifestyles and even swaying political views. As their influence grows, so do ethical debates about them: are they villains exploiting their audiences, victims of an...

It took more than a century, but women are taking charge of Australia’s economy – here’s why it matters
For the first time in its 124-year history, Treasury will be led by a woman. Jenny Wilkinson’s appointment is historic in its own right. Even more remarkable is the fact she joins Michele Bullock at the Reserve Bank and Danielle Wood at the...

“The System Has Failed Us”: Why Leituala Is Running for Parliament
“The System Has Failed Us”: Why Leituala Is Running for Parliament Leituala Dr Ben Matalavea has spent nearly forty years at the frontline of medicine, split between the well-resourced hospitals of a developed country and the overburdened,...

Decriminalising abortion is a major step toward giving women full control over their bodies
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Vietnam approves 90% alcohol tax hike
The National Assembly of Vietnam has approved a proposal to increase tax on alcohol to 90% by 2031, up from the current rate of 65%. Under the new law, the tax on alcohol (20% ABV and above) will rise to 90% by 2031 The Vietnamese parliament has...
Fears Australia faces ‘missed opportunity’
Australia could miss out on its next great invention plus significant economic benefits, with one prominent business leader calling for an increase in research and development spending so we no longer lag behind other developed countries. Business...
Australia raises shooting of reporter in LA with U.S.
CANBERRA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government has spoken with the U.S. administration about the shooting of an Australian reporter with rubber bullets in Los Angeles. Television news reporter Lauren...

What does China’s love of salmon mean for the environment?
Yaoyao (not her real name) is a white-collar worker with a Shanghai internet company. She’s also a big salmon fan, eating salmon sushi about three times a month. “I like salmon more than local seafood. It’s rich in beneficial fats yet doesn’t...

ICMAB calls for audit system reform
The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) held a press conference this morning at the Economic Reporters Forum in Paltan. ICMAB President Mahtab Uddin Ahmed FCMA presented the keynote, highlighting the need for reforms...

First Aid Market to Reach USD 6.9 Billion by 2032 Due to Increasing Workplace Safety Regulations and Public Awareness Initiatives
Austin, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Aid Market Size & Growth Analysis According to SNS Insider, the global First Aid Market was valued at USD 4.66 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 6.9 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of...

Australia’s military strategy requires a reckoning between US steel and Asian shadows
OPINION | Australia’s multicultural fabric could be its greatest peacekeeping tool, but only if policymakers choose understanding over obedience. (l-r) US Defense secretary Pete Hegseth, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles, Japanan's...
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Rinku Singh's fiancée plays cricket while inaugurating stadium in Shivpur [Watch]
Team India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh's fiancée Priya Saroj recently played cricket after inaugurating a mini stadium in Shivpuri, Varanasi. Priya is a lawyer and politician, currently serving as a Member of Parliament for...

AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Deal: Australia ‘Confident’ Of Pact Going Through Despite Trump’s Review
Australia says it is “very confident” of acquiring nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact, after the Trump administration put the deal under review. The 2021 AUKUS deal brings together Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States...

Scene Calendar: The Imposters at Bo Diddley, Pride Party at Heartwood
THIS WEEK 'Silver Linings' The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida will display art from Spelman College — a historically black liberal arts college for women located in Atlanta. The Harn is one of five venues across the United States...

Chinese Transnational Repression Is a Real Issue—but Shujun Wang Is a Bad Example
Our government spent almost a decade chasing a professor they thought was a spy. The case raises questions about our ability to pursue real perpetrators of China’s crimes. Edit Ad Policy Shujun Wang on 60 Minutes. (YouTube) On May 18, viewers of...
Trump Says Trade Deal With Canada 'Achievable' Within Days Or Weeks
Authored by Carolina Avendano & Noé Chartier via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), BANFF, Alta.--As G7 leaders gather in Alberta for their annual summit, U.S. President Donald Trump signalled a trade deal with Canada could be reached in the coming...

Vietnam ramps up efforts against counterfeit goods amidst challenges: Minister
Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien called for intensified market surveillance and stronger legal frameworks to combat the rising tide of counterfeit goods and online trade fraud while addressing at the 15th National...