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Australia's Job Market Surges With 89,000 New Roles, Unemployment Steady At 4.1%

However, economists still expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates next week, as inflation continues to ease and global economic risks grow. The gains were led by women, who accounted for 65,000 of the new jobs, compared to 24,000 for men.

Toxic Algae Killing Marine Life Off Australian Coast
A vast bloom of toxic algae is killing more than 200 species of marine life off the southern coast of Australia, scientists and conservation groups say.
India And Pakistan Trade Accusations Of Nuclear Arsenal Mismanagement
India and Pakistan accused each other Thursday of failing to control their nuclear weapons, calling on the world to monitor their neighbour's arsenal just days after their most serious military confrontation in two decades.
Russian Delegation, Without Putin, Arrives In Istanbul For Ukraine Talks
A Russian delegation landed in Istanbul on Thursday for the first direct peace talks with Ukraine in more than three years, Russian state media reported, but without President Vladimir Putin as many world leaders had urged.

China's Alibaba Posts Annual Revenue Increase Despite Spending Slump

Internet giant Alibaba posted on Thursday a six percent increase in annual revenue, the latest positive sign for China's tech sector despite persisting economic uncertainties that include sluggish spending and threatened trade.

WAR IN UKRAINE

Vladimir Medinsky is Russia's former culture minister and Kremlin aide

Vladimir Medinsky: Russia's History Hawk Leading Talks With Kyiv

Russia's former culture minister and Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky took part in failed talks with Ukraine at the start of Moscow's invasion in 2022 and has built a career promoting an ultra-patriotic version of Russian history.

Economy in Focus

UK Economy Grows Above Forecasts, But Tariffs Threaten Progress
Britain's economy grew more than expected in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, covering the period before business tax hikes and US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz took effect.
Stock Markets Fluctuate As China-US Trade Euphoria Fades
France Summons Cryptocurrency Businesses After Kidnappings

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Cost Over Climate: Australians To Spend AU$80B On Energy Upgrades
On average, households plan to spend AU$7,500 on energy-efficient upgrades over the next five years, which could add up to more than AU$80 billion nationwide. About 50% of Australians want to make their homes eco-friendlier, driven mostly by a desire to reduce energy costs.

EU Accuses TikTok Of Violating Digital Rules Over Ads

The EU accused TikTok on Thursday of breaking digital rules after concluding that the Chinese-owned social media platform was not transparent enough about advertisements.