← May 5, 2025

Several headlines cover political developments, including the aftermath of the Australian federal election, the rise of far-right figures in Romania, the impact of Trump on global elections, and internal conflicts within the Australian Liberal party.

• Federal election 2025 live: Linda Reynolds blames male dominance of Liberals for Australia election failure and backs Sussan Ley for leadear — The Guardian - 04:37
• Liberal senator launches extraordinary attack on Angus Taylor amid search for new leader: ‘Concerns about his capability’ — The Guardian - 01:09
• A New Trend in Global Elections: The Anti-Trump Bump — New York Times World - 00:15

• Far-right Trump ally secures decisive win in first round of Romania’s presidential election rerun — The Guardian - 02:05

This section includes headlines about a trial related to mushroom poisoning in Australia, a foiled bomb plot targeting a Lady Gaga concert in Brazil, Trump's order to reopen Alcatraz, and the legal proceedings against Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

• Erin Patterson trial live: mushroom cook described estranged husband as ‘coercive’ and in-laws as ‘demanding’, Facebook friend tells court — The Guardian - 04:44
• When is Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial and what is he charged with? — BBC World - 01:23
• Two arrested over bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio attended by millions — The Guardian - 01:30

• Trump orders reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison — BBC World - 01:38
• Police Foil Plot to Attack Lady Gaga Concert in Brazil — New York Times World - 04:23
• Parents of Bondi Junction killer confiscated his ‘pigging knives’ year before stabbings, inquest told — The Guardian - 03:13

This topic covers escalating international tensions, including Pakistan's stance towards India, Houthi missile strikes near Tel Aviv, and the expansion of the Israeli offensive in Gaza, as well as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

• Houthi Missile Hits Near Tel Aviv Airport — New York Times World - 01:36
• Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion to Gaza offensive — BBC World - 02:38
• Pakistan’s Most Powerful Man Steps Out of the Shadows to Confront India — New York Times World - 04:32

• 27 lives per kilometre: How Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 2024 — BBC World - 00:11

This topic includes a headline about the Westpac CEO's belief that Australia is recovering from the cost-of-living crisis, and Trump's proposal for tariffs on non-US movies.

• Westpac CEO believes Australia now pulling out of cost of-living crisis — The Guardian - 04:34
• Trump says non-US movies to be hit with 100% tariffs — BBC World - 04:04

This topic highlights human rights concerns, specifically the arrest of a Hong Kong activist's family members, raising questions about political freedom and oppression.

• Rights groups condemn arrest of Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok’s father and brother — The Guardian - 04:23

This covers the unusual process involved in Vatican smoke signals, which entails specialized fireworks and fire safety procedures.

• Custom fireworks and standby firefighters: How the Vatican makes its smoke signal — BBC World - 02:56