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Anzac Day ceremonies for war veterans were held behind closed doors in Australia and New Zealand

Anzac Day 2025: 110th Gallipoli Anniversary Marked By Rain, Reverence, And Heckles

The dawn service began at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra with a didgeridoo performance by Flight Lieutenant James Evans, a member of the Royal Australian Air Force.

Monash IVF Tells ASX Embryo Mix-Up Was Isolated, Calls Market Drop Surprising
The mistake, which occurred in 2023, only came to light in February 2024 when the biological parents of the child requested to transfer their remaining frozen embryos to another provider, triggering an internal review. Earlier this month, Monash IVF's share price dropped sharply -- from AU$1.08 to a low of 69 cents -- after news of the error became public.
Gaza Rescuers Say Israeli Strikes Kill 53
Gaza rescue teams and medics said Israeli air strikes killed at least 53 people on Thursday, as the military issued fresh evacuation orders ahead of a planned attack.
China's Top Leaders Pledge Economic Support As Trade War Rages
China's top leaders pledged on Friday to step up support for the economy and oppose "unilateral bullying" in global trade in a veiled rebuke of hefty tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

Intel Chief Vows To Thin Ranks At US Chip Maker

New Intel chief executive Lip-Bu Tan on Thursday announced upcoming layoffs at the struggling US chip maker as White House tariffs and export restrictions muddy the market.

WAR IN UKRAINE

An explosive device ripped through a parked car killing a senior Russian general

Russian General Killed By Car Bomb Near Moscow

An explosive device ripped through a parked car near Moscow on Friday killing a senior Russian general, investigators said, in an attack that resembled previous killings claimed by Ukraine.

Economy in Focus

Stock Markets Rise On Hopes Of Easing Trade Tensions
Asian and European stocks climbed on Friday, buoyed by a rally on Wall Street, strong earnings from Google parent Alphabet, and hopes of diffusing tensions in US President Donald Trump's trade war.
Employee Disengagement In Australia Leads To AU$223 Billion Loss, With 42% Actively Job-Hunting: Poll
Tesla's EU Sales Plunge As Musk Takes Flak

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Coalition Plans To Reduce 41,000 Public Service Jobs, Focus On Canberra-Based Roles
Neither the Leader of the Opposition of Australia, Peter Dutton, nor other leaders have said how many jobs would be cut, but they have focused on reducing Canberra-based positions.

Alphabet Quarterly Earnings Lifted By Cloud And AI

Google parent Alphabet on Thursday reported profit of $34.5 billion in the recently ended quarter, powered by its cloud computing and artificial intelligence operations.