31 May 2024
The Australian government expresses concerns following the conviction of 14 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, including Australian dual citizen Gordon Ng, in a landmark subversion trial.
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31 May: The new government in New Zealand handed down its first full budget and details of its long-promised tax cuts, but as that happened thousands of people rallied for a national day of protest against its policies.... more
30 May: Three of the eight black men allegedly ejected from the flight in January accused the airline of "racial profiling" all black passengers onboard.... more
30 May: A US-built pier helping to deliver vital aid to Palestinians on the brink of famine broke less than two weeks after its installation, so what happens now?... more
30 May: Jabs about ageism during an election have now made their way across the pond, with the Conservatives taking a page out of Donald Trump's playbook just one week into the campaign.... more
30 May: Advice around children and the COVID-19 vaccine can be confusing online, with some information not up to date. We break down the current recommendations for children and the COVID-19 vaccine.... more
30 May: Critics says proposed changes to Indonesia's Broadcasting Law seek to restrict investigative journalism and ensnare journalists, content creators and the public.... more
30 May: The black market for cigarettes has exploded in plain sight, costing Australia billions in revenue. Some experts say the high price of cigarettes is to blame.... more
30 May: Researchers have uncovered what look like surgery marks on an ancient Egyptian skull with remains of a tumour-like growth, suggesting ancient Egyptians not only got cancer, they may also have tried to treat it.... more
30 May: Vast uncertainty surrounds the final death toll from last week's catastrophic landslide in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province with a local official saying he believes 162 people have been killed in the natural disaster — far fewer than estimated by the United Nations or the country's government.... more
