Queensland rejects key Bondi report recommendation as Albanese’s gun buyback flounders

State’s police minister says buyback ‘doesn’t focus on keeping guns out of the hands of terrorists and criminals’, leaving NSW only clear supporter of planGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland has rejected key recommendations from the Bondi royal commission’s interim report, insisting plans for a national gun buyback will not keep weapons “out of the hands of terrorists and criminals”.The report, handed down by commissioner Virginia Bell on Thursday, raised doubts about whether efforts to establish a national gun register after the 2022 police killings at Wieamb

Active-duty US soldiers to receive psychedelic drugs for PTSD next year

Hope that sessions of MDMA-assisted therapy could help soldiers fight longer by helping them process traumaAs the war on drugs approaches its end, a new doctrine could soon take hold: psychedelic drugs for active-duty soldiers suffering from PTSD.In two studies funded by the Department of Defense (DoD), 186 service personnel with PTSD will likely next year undergo multiple sessions of MDMA-assisted therapy. Continue reading...

Australians will pay more if Albanese fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, former oil and gas leaders warn

Exclusive: Government should back projects that prioritise renewables to protect consumers from ongoing price shocks, they sayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer oil and gas industry leaders, including senior executives from BP and Shell, are warning the Albanese government that Australians risk ongoing price shocks and higher costs if it prioritises fossil fuel development in response to the global energy crisis.Sixteen ex-executives and professionals – who had worked for companies including Woodside, Inpex, Exxon Mobil and Esso – have urged the government to rej

The chips are down: pizza, fried chicken and doughnut shares plunge on ASX as living costs bite budgets

Shares in Domino’s Pizza, KFC operator Collins Foods and multi-brand food franchise owner Retail Food Group have all suffered double-digit fallsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOnce a symbol of cheap eating, fast food is transforming into a luxury many can no longer afford due to resurgent living costs.This shift is reflected on the ASX, where major pizza, fried chicken and doughnut outlets are seeing significant price drops, raising the question: are consumers so downbeat that they are even giving up on fast food? Continue reading...

Australians will pay more if Albanese prioritises fossil fuel projects, former oil and gas leaders warn

Exclusive: Government should back projects that prioritise renewables to protect consumers from ongoing price shocks, they sayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer oil and gas industry leaders, including senior executives from BP and Shell, are warning the Albanese government that Australians risk ongoing price shocks and higher costs if it prioritises fossil fuel development in response to the global energy crisis.Sixteen ex-executives and professionals – who had worked for companies including Woodside, Inpex, E

Гороскоп на 1 травня за картами Таро: Близнюкам - вибір, Овнам - проявити відповідальність

Цей день буде насичений подіями для деяких знаків.

Saudi Arabia to end LIV Golf funding, while league appoints new chairman

League says it wants to move towards an investment model involving multiple partners and team franchises.

Експрезидент Польщі дав прогноз, коли закінчиться війна в Україні

Як вважає Анджей Дуда, завершення війни відбудеться на вигідних для України умовах.

"У мене немає сумнівів": експрезидент Польщі дав прогноз, коли закінчиться війна в Україні

Як вважає Анджей Дуда, завершення війни відбудеться на вигідних для України умовах.

Бессент: США конфисковали у Ирана криптоактивы на $500 млн

"Ролі міняються": в BI розповіли, як ЗСУ зараз працюють з військовими НАТО

Генеральний секретар НАТО Марк Рююте наголосив, що готовність України ділитися своїм досвідом із союзниками є "дуже важливою".

Iran, protests, human rights – all to know about the 76th FIFA Congress

The pre-World Cup congress will be headlined by geopolitical tensions, human rights concerns and logistical issues.

Суд в Белоруссии признал экстремистским YouTube-канал Юрия Дудя

Банк России оставил курс доллара ниже 75 рублей

Banksy confirms statue of man blinded by flag that appeared in London is by him

Artist posted social media video showing large sculpture being towed into Waterloo Place in middle of nightA new Banksy statue, featuring a man with his face covered by a flag, was this week erected in the dead of night in central London.His new work of art was first spotted on Wednesday, and the artist’s signature was scrawled at the base of the statue’s plinth. Continue reading...

Banksy confirms statue of man blinded by flag in London is his work

Artist posted social media video showing large sculpture being towed into Waterloo Place in middle of nightA new Banksy statue, featuring a man with his face covered by a flag, was this week erected in the dead of night in central London.His new work of art was first spotted on Wednesday, and the artist’s signature was scrawled at the base of the statue’s plinth. Continue reading...

Вийшов трейлер нового горору "Оселя зла" від Зака Крегера зі зіркою "Ейфорії"

Прем'єра фільму запланована на вересень цього року.

Вийшов трейлер нового горору "Оселя зла" від Зака Крегера з зіркою "Ейфорії"

Прем'єра фільму запланована на вересень цього року.

Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine

The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday.

Q4 results highlights today: Adani Enterprises posts ₹221 crore loss; Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv, Cholamandalam, HUL rise; Go Fashion, Nalco fall

Q4 Results Highlights Today, April 30, 2026:

Tata Power arm to invest up to ₹6,500 crore in solar manufacturing expansion

The company plans to set up to 10 GW of ingot and wafer manufacturing capacity in two phases of 5 GW each

IHCL expands homestay business, signs bungalow cluster in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Currently IHCL has 185 homestays in operation and another 185 in pipeline

В Туапсе создадут защиту резервуаров на НПЗ для предотвращения разливов

Чи витримає Україна ще кілька років війни: у Повітряних силах назвали умову

Єлізаров навіть допустив, що Сили оборони в майбутньому можуть провести контрнаступ.

From railways to energy — five strategic projects linking Gulf states

In the face of worsening geopolitical tensions, Gulf nations are resuming cooperative projects aimed to mitigate risks

Le Borse di oggi, 30 aprile. Pioggia di trimestrali in Europa, il petrolio sale ancora

I timori di una guerra prolungata nel Golfo Persico sostengono la corsa delle materie prime. Focus sulla decisione della Bce, che come la Fed e la BoE lascia i tassi invariati

Путин: глава Дагестана Меликов переходит на другую работу

Президент объявил об этом на встрече с представителями республики

ESAF Small Finance Bank post ₹24 crore net profit for Q4 FY26

Total business stood at ₹48,276 crore, registering a year-on-year growth of 14.8 per cent

Україна наростила доходи від аграрного експорту: хто головні покупці

Країна нарощує постачання продукції з вищою доданою вартістю.

Credit life cycle management firm Oolka raises $14 million in Series A round

The capital will be used to scale Oolka’s AI engineering team and expand its agentic capabilities beyond credit, and grow the company’s partnerships with banks and NBFCs

DoT reduces Vodafone Idea’s AGR dues to ₹64,046 crore, a 27 per cent reduction

The revised figure comes after a government-appointed committee reviewed the dues, in line with directions from the Supreme Court of India, which had earlier allowed the Centre to consider the company’s grievances regarding AGR calculations.

Чистый убыток «Камаза» в I квартале снизился на 26,3%

Drones not always cheaper, aircraft offer better long-term value: Air Marshal Dixit

Speaking at the ANI National Security Summit 2.0, he highlighted that while drones and missiles may appear cheaper, their repeated use and limited impact can raise overall costs compared to aircraft capable of multiple sorties.

‘Act of piracy’: World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla

World leaders condemn the interception of the boats bound for Gaza as violating international law.

Fertiliser output steady despite West Asia crisis; govt secures 37 lac ton urea imports for kharif

Total domestic fertiliser production stood at 62.37 lakh tonnes during March-April, while imports were at 15.39 lakh tonnes

Airlines brace for ATF price revision amid global oil volatility

The government had earlier capped the April price hike at 25% to shield airlines from a sharp surge triggered by geopolitical tensions, including disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Union MF launches first long-short equity SIF under Arthaya

The fund is designed to provide investors with a more dynamic equity approach, aiming to generate returns across market cycles

Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds

UK was close behind, exporting 675,000 tonnes, with much of the waste sent to Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia Germany was the world’s largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025 and sent more than 810,000 tonnes abroad, according to analysis of trade data carried out for the Guardian.The UK followed close behind, according to the analysis by Watershed Investigations and the Basel Action Network. It exported more 675,000 tonnes, its highest level in eight years and enough to fill about 127,000 shipping containers. Continue reading...

Governor Janet Mills suspends Maine Senate bid weeks before primary clash

Mills cites lack of funds as rival to unseat Susan Collins fuels Democratic rift under Donald TrumpSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxJanet Mills, the Maine governor, on Thursday suspended her bid for the US Senate just weeks before the Democratic primary.Mills, who received backing from the Democratic establishment in Washington DC, said she no longer had the “financial resources” to face-off against first-time candidate Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and former marine, in a 9 June primary. Both were running to unseat Susan Collins, the five-term Re

Presidenza Figc, Aic e Assoallenatori si schierano con Malagò

Dichiarazione congiunta dei due sindacati a favore dell’ex presidente del Coni: il peso elettorale delle due componenti è del 30%

Presidenza Figc, Aic e Assoallenatori si schierano con Malagò. Ma Abete non molla

Dichiarazione congiunta dei due sindacati a favore dell’ex presidente del Coni: il peso elettorale delle due componenti è del 30%

Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, as spat with Merz intensifies

His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.

Як українці ставляться до передачі Донеччини Росії в обмін на гарантії безпеки: свіже опитування

Зокрема, за весь період спостережень громадського думка з цього питання істотно не змінюється.

Shreyas Iyer named brand ambassador for F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026

The initiative aims to create a structured national platform for emerging sim racing talent in India, offering a pathway from online qualifiers to a national final in Mumbai

DoT reduces Vodafone Idea’s AGR dues to ₹ 64,046 crore, a 27 per cent reduction

The revised figure comes after a government-appointed committee reviewed the dues, in line with directions from the Supreme Court of India, which had earlier allowed the Centre to consider the company’s grievances regarding AGR calculations.

«Т Плюс» может не выплатить дивиденды за 2025 год

«Т-плюс» может не выплатить дивиденды за 2025 год

Киту вдалося зняти з мілини на Балтиці та вивезти до Північного моря: подробиці операції

Екологи обережно ставляться до подальшої долі кита, незважаючи на оптимізм, викликаний безпрецедентною рятувальною операцією.

Кита вдалося зняти з мілини на Балтиці та вивезти до Північного моря: подробиці операції

Екологи обережно ставляться до подальшої долі кита, незважаючи на оптимізм, викликаний безпрецедентною рятувальною операцією.

Кита, що застряг на мілині на Балтиці, вдалося врятувати, але прогноз екологів невтішний

Екологи обережно ставляться до подальшої долі кита, незважаючи на оптимізм, викликаний безпрецедентною рятувальною операцією.

Кита, що застряг на мілині на Балтиці, вдалося врятувати: чому прогноз екологів невтішний

Екологи обережно ставляться до подальшої долі кита, незважаючи на оптимізм, викликаний безпрецедентною рятувальною операцією.

Amazon’s ‘Now’ orders grow 25% MoM as quick commerce race heats up

The ecommerce major entered the ultra-fast delivery segment in June, later than rivals, but has since scaled the service across key metros including Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru, supported by around 300 micro-fulfilment centres.

Владельцы НПЗ заключат договор с властями для стабилизации внутреннего рынка

К соглашению присоединятся «Лукойл», «Газпром» и «Роснефть»

Бельгія повертається до "мирного атому" і викуповує свої АЕС у французів

Країна планувала повністю відмовитись від атомної енергії, але новий уряд планує продовжити роботу АЕС до 2045 року.

Attacks on Jewish Targets in Europe Hint at Ripple Effects of War

Officials are investigating similar attacks across Europe, all claimed by a shadowy Islamist group that may be using low-cost, unsophisticated methods to sow fear in Jewish communities.