Parties backed by Palestinian President Abbas win seats in Gaza, sweep occupied West Bank
Loyalists of President Mahmoud Abbas won most races in Palestinian municipal elections, election officials said on Sunday, in a vote that for the first time in nearly two decades included a city in the Gaza Strip run by rival Hamas. Source link
'I know it's illegal': Artist behind 'Aussie' posters reveals new target
Peter Drew has been hanging his controversial posters around Australia for 10 years, and has no plans to stop. Source link
Trump says shooter's 'manifesto' shows he is a 'sick guy'
Several US media outlets are reporting on the existence of the manifesto, which reportedly states the shooter wanted to target administration officials and was sent to the suspect’s family members just before the attack. Source link
'Membership to nothing': The multi-million-dollar Wild West of rewards clubs
“Rewards clubs” have exploded in Australia, claiming to have given away hundreds of millions in prizes, but they operate with almost no legal scrutiny. Source link
Poilievre demands Carney cap federal deficit at $31B ahead of spring economic update
Ahead of an important fiscal update this week, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is demanding Prime Minister Mark Carney cap the federal deficit at $31 billion by eliminating big ticket items like a major rail project and the gun buyback program. Source link
China's 'quirky' fix for property crisis rewards marathon runners
Local governments in China are offering marathon runners, AI experts and tennis players subsidies to purchase unwanted properties amid a lingering real estate downturn. Source link
How Hani Watson manages rogue bones and a body on fire
When Hani Watson settles under the barbell at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, she will be lifting more than just the plates on the bar. Source link
US allies turning to Japan for defence supplies as Iran war drags on
Australia’s multi-billion-dollar deal with Japan for its future warships could set a template that will help Tokyo rapidly expand defence exports across Asia. Source link
Treasury's impossible task: Prepare a budget as oil shock unfolds
Accompanying the oil shock unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz is a profound change in the way fiscal and monetary policymakers operate. And as the government prepares the budget, with the impact of the Iran war still unfolding, a recession may be ahead. Source link
Daniel MacPherson and Amy Shark fight for their lives in Beast
Bosch & Rockit filmmaker Tyler Atkins’s latest feature put his stars through the wringer on camera, but held them with love behind the scenes. Source link