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Ed Husic pledges ‘constructive’ role from backbench after scathing criticism of Marles After being dropped from cabinet last week, former minister Ed Husic has vowed to adopt a “constructive” role on the backbench—even as he launched a scathing public attack on Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. “I want to play a constructive role,” Husic told Guardian Australia, signaling that his departure from the ministry wouldn’t silence him on matters he considers important. Now free from the constraints of cabinet solidarity, Husic said he plans to speak more openly, especially on issues that resonate with his community and the broader public.…

Children eat more after just five minutes of junk food advertising, study reveals Children are likely to consume significantly more calories in a single day after viewing only five minutes of junk food advertisements, according to a major new study. The research showed that youngsters who were exposed to ads for high-fat, high-sugar, and salty products ended up eating an average of 130 additional calories — roughly the same as two slices of bread. Conducted with 240 children aged between 7 and 15 from schools in Merseyside, the study had participants view or listen to five minutes of junk food…

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said early Sunday that Russia is prepared to resume direct peace negotiations with Ukraine and proposed May 15 as the potential date for new talks to be held in Turkey. Putin noted that he plans to speak with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan later in the day, expressing optimism that discussions could take place in Istanbul as early as next week. He emphasized that Russia would enter these talks without any preconditions. He also accused Ukraine of previously abandoning negotiations and violating ceasefire agreements—though both sides have been criticized for breaching the last three…

Once Chased for Street Art, Nicolas Party Now Fills Museums with Murals There was a time when Nicolas Party’s vivid graffiti-style works earned him more police attention than praise, as he tagged trains and buildings across Europe with his bold, distinctive street art. Today, the same creative energy is welcomed by prestigious galleries and museums eager to showcase his imaginative murals. His latest creation—a striking pastel mural—now covers an entire wall of the Holburne Museum in Bath. Inspired by the dramatic works of a 17th-century Dutch painter and an 18th-century British master, the piece is his first large-scale mural in…

Trump to Embark on Middle East Tour to Court Gulf Allies and Investment Donald Trump is set to begin his first foreign trip since returning to office with a tour of the Middle East this week, aiming to lock down high-value trade, investment, and technology deals with wealthy Gulf allies, even as regional tensions escalate—particularly over the ongoing war in Gaza. The itinerary closely mirrors his 2017 debut visit to the region, when Gulf monarchies welcomed him as a deal-focused leader aligned with their economic and strategic agendas. Now, Trump is once again expected to push a transactional approach in…

Amid fragile ceasefire, Trump vows to strengthen trade with India and Pakistan A tentative ceasefire remained in effect between India and Pakistan on Sunday following several nights of intense conflict, as U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a willingness to help mediate a resolution on Kashmir and pledged to boost trade with both nations. After four days of the most severe military exchange in nearly 30 years—including missile and drone attacks targeting each other’s military sites—dozens have been reported dead on both sides. Though a truce was brokered through diplomatic channels and significant pressure from the United States, fresh artillery fire…

Look forward, not back’: Starmer outlines ambitious plan for renewed UK-EU trade ties Keir Starmer has declared that the UK is entering a “new era” in its relationship with the EU, unveiling plans for a closer trading partnership and suggesting the British public is ready to move beyond Brexit. Speaking ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month, the prime minister urged the nation to “look forward, not back” as his government launched a political push to strengthen cooperation with the bloc. The effort follows a week in which Starmer signed trade agreements with both the US and India. Starmer…

In his inaugural Mass as the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, expressed deep concern over the growing societal trend of prioritizing technology, wealth, and success over Christian values. Held in the Sistine Chapel, the Mass was attended by the College of Cardinals and marked a significant moment in the pontiff’s early papacy. Pope Leo XIV, at 69, became the first North American pope and brings decades of international missionary experience, particularly from Peru. His homily addressed the challenges faced by believers in a secular world, lamenting the societal wounds associated with…

President Donald Trump has expressed openness to significantly reducing the U.S.’s current 145% tariff rate on China ahead of upcoming trade talks between the two nations. In a post on Truth Social Friday morning, Trump wrote: “80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B.,” seemingly referring to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This comes one day before Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are set to meet with their Chinese counterparts in Geneva, Switzerland, for trade negotiations. Yesterday, Trump hinted that he might consider lowering the current 145% tariff on China. “I mean, we’re going to see. Right…

Dissidents in UK warn of rising Iran threat amid alleged plot targeting Israeli embassy Iranian dissidents based in the UK have sounded the alarm over what they describe as an increasingly “aggressive and dangerous” stance by Tehran abroad, following revelations that the Israeli embassy in London may have been the intended target of a significant terror plot. Four Iranian nationals are currently in custody, being interrogated by counter-terrorism police in connection with a suspected plan to strike what authorities have so far only labeled as a “specific premises.” However, several well-placed sources have indicated that the Israeli embassy in Kensington,…