The sudden closure of Western Chinese Language School in Melbourne due to financial issues has left over 300 students, including VCE Chinese learners, without a school, and families facing significant financial losses, with some owed thousands in unpaid wages.
The UK plans a social media ban for under-16s, but key details are missing regarding apps like Roblox, YouTube Kids, and enforcement via VPNs. Updates are expected in July.
The UK plans a social media ban for under-16s, but details on app inclusion, gaming sites like Roblox, and enforcement via VPNs are sparse. Updates are expected in July.
US Vice President JD Vance and several Republican senators voiced skepticism about a newly reached agreement with Iran, citing a lack of specifics and demanding more information before it is finalized. The deal reportedly involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz and financial incentives for Iran.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer urged the Trump administration to immediately brief Congress and the public on the US-Iran "understanding," citing concerns about troop safety, war goals, and the cost of the conflict. He questioned the deal's terms, including the Strait of Hormuz and potential Iranian access to funds.
The family of Keren Ellen Rowland, who disappeared in 1971, believes she may be an early victim of serial killer Ivan Milat, citing similarities in her death and later murders, and alleging police missed opportunities to link him to her case decades ago.
A five-month-old baby, Justin, died from catastrophic head injuries in March 2017. Despite prior concerns raised about his welfare and suspicious injuries, no criminal charges were laid, and the coroner declined an inquest, raising questions about systemic failures in child protection and police investigations.
A year after its announcement, the Trump T1 Phone remains shrouded in mystery, plagued by delays, questionable 'made in the US' claims, and a lack of verifiable customer orders. Despite a $100 deposit requirement, the phone's actual production and delivery to consumers are unconfirmed.
An investigation into the Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people, faces delays beyond the one-year deadline. Critical technical analysis, including engine examination in the US, is ongoing, with a final report expected in three months.
A year after Byron Dumschat died in Bali, his Sunshine Coast parents Robert and Chantal Haddow are still awaiting a police report. Autopsy results contradicted initial drowning reports, showing blunt force trauma and high levels of alcohol and antidepressants. Three Australian witnesses left Indonesia before being interviewed.
Perth's capital city council is facing significant turmoil with the suspension of its chief executive and the council being formally put on notice. Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds downplayed the situation, citing a need for better teamwork, while refusing to disclose specific reasons for the CEO's suspension.
A parliamentary inquiry into Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador is struggling to get answers, with key questions about his security vetting remaining unanswered. MPs are concerned about a lack of documentary evidence and the government's adherence to releasing all relevant papers.
Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over a £5m gift from Thai-based crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne, with unanswered questions about its declaration, use, and potential other gifts, amid a parliamentary standards inquiry.
Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Joe Senser has passed away at 69. Senser, a Pro Bowler and the only Vikings tight end to achieve over 1,000 receiving yards in a season, died on May 7th. The cause of death remains unknown, though he had been dealing with the aftermath of a severe stroke suffered in 2016.
How did the PM’s chosen US ambassador fail security vetting but still get approved, what exactly did he know, and who is to blame?UK politics live: latest news updatesDowning Street has tried to do a lot of explaining, as has Keir Starmer himself. But there are still plenty of things we do not know about how Peter Mandelson failed security vetting, and what the prime minister did or did not know about it. Continue reading...
