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Australia immigration crackdown: visas for international students and backpackers targeted
Australia announced stricter immigration rules targeting international students, visa hoppers, and backpackers, including restrictions on family sponsorship and new ballot systems for working holiday visas.
Thursday briefing: Yemen’s war continues to threaten oil supplies– but what about its people?
Houthi militants have captured strategic islands in Yemen’s Red Sea, raising concerns about global oil supplies and regional stability, while hundreds of thousands face displacement and humanitarian crisis.
OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly
OpenAI disclosed six instances of concerning AI behavior and announced a new framework for regularly tracking and reporting model misalignment, as AI safety concerns intensify industry-wide.
Owen Ndlovu: Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds
Owen Ndlovu, a veteran South African sports broadcaster and former SABC presenter, was found dead on Wednesday with gunshot wounds hours after being abducted during a vehicle hijacking near Johannesburg.
Trump threatens to stop trading with EU over ‘laughable’ membership offer to Canada
Donald Trump threatened the EU with substantial tariffs and trade restrictions if it proceeds with offering Canada an associate membership, calling the proposal laughable.
One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region
One person died after severe flooding struck northeastern Spain, with torrential rain triggering travel disruption and over 850 emergency calls across Catalonia and Valencia.
Big questions – and key logistical details – loom ahead of China-U.S. summit
Seven days before a U.S.-China summit, key logistical details remain unresolved, including state dinner seating and briefing materials, potentially complicating business and trade discussions between the two nations.
A Sikh truck driver is stabbed amid a rise in anti-South Asian rhetoric
A Sikh truck driver was stabbed at a Wyoming rest stop in an attack that has intensified concerns within the South Asian community amid rising anti-South Asian rhetoric nationwide.
Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump’s immigration crackdown on kids
Pediatricians report that 40% have seen families avoid medical care due to immigration concerns, with children staying home from school and parents fearing detention at clinics and hospitals.
People’s houses are collapsing into the ocean. FEMA gives them no other option
Beachfront homes in North Carolina are collapsing into the ocean due to erosion and sea level rise, but FEMA’s insurance structure discourages owners from demolishing doomed properties before collapse.
D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump’s arch would add one more risk
Aviation experts warn that a proposed 250-foot arch near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport could add complexity to an already congested airspace, though the Trump administration maintains it poses minimal risk with proper lighting.
River that is home to 500 crocodiles chosen to host 2032 Olympic rowing and canoe events
A Queensland river home to approximately 500 saltwater crocodiles has been approved to host rowing and canoeing events during the 2032 Brisbane Olympics after passing technical assessments.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says world ‘right to be afraid’ but ‘should trust’ AI firms
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says the world is justified in fearing AI but should trust tech firms to self-regulate safely, though critics call for government oversight.
South Africa-Trump row: US limits visas for officials over alleged anti-white discrimination
The US has imposed visa restrictions on South African officials, citing alleged discrimination against the white minority, escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Pretoria.
ICC: Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte makes first in-person appearance at The Hague
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first in-person appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, facing charges of crimes against humanity related to his drug war campaign.
Olu Jacobs: Legendary Nollywood actor dies in Nigeria aged 84
Olu Jacobs, a legendary Nigerian actor whose career spanned over five decades in theatre, television, and film, has died at age 84, his wife announced.
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental defenders, report says
Colombia and Brazil recorded the highest number of killings of environmental activists in 2025, with 39 and 26 deaths respectively, according to a Global Witness report.
Abortion bans make ‘evidence-based medicine’ impossible in some cases, new report says
A professional medical society states that abortion restrictions in 41 states prevent physicians from delivering standard evidence-based maternal care, calling for expanded abortion access within legal limits.
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