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Daily Telegraph headline wrongly claiming ‘Labor backs Hamas’ breached accuracy rules, Australian Press Council finds

Murdoch tabloid headline ‘To keep peace at home, Labor backs Hamas’ wrongly presented as a statement of fact, watchdog says

The Guardian - AU · Jul 23, 2025

New rule of law conditions proposed for next EU budget could hit Hungary

All payments under the biggest item in the seven-year budget plan could be linked to the rule of law, according to plans proposed by the European Commission. This would include cohesion and agricultural funds not yet suspended by Brussels.

Euronews · Jul 16, 2025

Three Factors Keeping Gold's Momentum In 2025: Report

Gold can maintain a firm upward trajectory into the second half of 2025, the World Gold Council's mid-year outlook said. With precious metal already up around 26% year-to-date, analysts outline persistent geopolitical risk, sustained central bank demand, and weakening U.S. dollar as key drivers for this thesis.

Benzinga · Jul 16, 2025

Council could become first to permanently adopt four-day working week

Conservative opposition councillors say an overwhelming number of residents and businesses do not support the 4-day week

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Is Denmark killing the tradition of EU playlists?

As Denmark takes over the rotating EU Council presidency from Poland, it’s hitting pause on one beloved tradition: the national Spotify playlist.

Euronews · Jul 4, 2025

Fact check: The EU hasn’t banned carry-on luggage fees (yet)

A parliamentary vote supporting an end to carry-on luggage fees has triggered a flurry of misleading headlines. Euroverify fact checks.

Euronews · Jul 4, 2025

Here’s how First Nations landholders can share the benefits of the NSW energy transition

The shift to clean, renewable sources of energy presents a rare opportunity for First Nations people, not only as energy users but as landholders.

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2025

Tariffs: France and Germany pursue different tacks towards US deal

France and Germany are at odds over the negotiating strategy on trade with the US, while the Commission is increasingly doubtful about securing a zero-tariff deal.

Euronews · Jun 26, 2025

EU leaders leave Israel partnership on shelf despite pressure to act

Despite a report saying there are “indications” that Israel was in breach of its human rights obligations over its ongoing war in Gaza, European leaders could only agree at their council summit on Thursday to "continue discussions" on a follow-up to the report.

Euronews · Jun 26, 2025

‘Significant step’: Shetland tunnel plans advance to next stage

SHETLAND councillors have agreed to take forward proposals for the construction of tunnels between islands, describing the move as “a…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2025