The US has entered a new phase of bombing Iran, striking 170 targets after Iran attacked commercial vessels. This escalation follows the collapse of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, rooted in decades of distrust and the fragility of US sanctions relief promises.
The CSRC's IPO approval process prioritizes industries "going global," such as AI, robotics, semiconductors, and biotech, making it easier for them to secure capital. Companies nearing a six-month deadline face application restarts if they fail listing hearings, though lapsed prospectuses don't signify failure if fundamentals remain strong.
The 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes celebrated innovative journalism, with Matilda Boseley winning the young journalist award for her Parliament-Tea series. Riley Walter was named Young Australian Journalist of the Year, also winning for short-form and specialist reporting on a $150m NAB fraud investigation. Other winners included ABC teams for reporting on women's leadership, violence against women, and science.
Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley won for innovative storytelling, while The Sydney Morning Herald's Riley Walter was named Young Australian Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes. Other winners included ABC teams for women's leadership and reporting on violence against women.
A Scottish charity, Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS), warns that the government's policy on "green datacentres" lacks a clear definition, potentially allowing significant carbon emissions to be overlooked. Despite huge energy demands and planned gas connections for over 100 datacentre projects, the policy's climate impact analysis is outdated and doesn't account for AI development.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launched his campaign for the Makerfield byelection, signaling a potential challenge to Labour leader Keir Starmer. Burnham outlined national policy views on economy, immigration, and electoral reform, framing the byelection as a chance for political change.
The first Ethnographic Forum, hosted by the Russian Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg from May 20-22, will gather over 200 experts to discuss national policy, cultural diversity, and traditional values. The event features discussions, exhibitions, workshops, and a fashion show showcasing the heritage of Russia's diverse peoples.
