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A daily 5-minute news bulletin for English learners and people with a disability.

Arab leaders have come together in a rare display of unity, unanimously adopting a plan for Gaza's reconstruction - without the displacement of Palestinians. It is a counterproposal to US President Donald Trump's call for the Gaza Strip to be depopulated and transformed into a beach destination.

Called seven months ahead of schedule, Germany's snap election has left minimal time to prepare arrangements for overseas voting. That has impacted Germans in Australia - home to one of the largest largest groups within the global German diaspora. The election result is expected to have…

A daily 5-minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability. 

Qatar says ceasefire deal is closer than ever before; fears an Australian has been killed by Russian forces in Ukraine; and in tennis, Alex de Minaur secures a spot in round two of the Australian Open.

Climate change whiplash is a term used to describe the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events hitting the world in 2024.

Climate whiplash is the term being used to describe the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events that have swept the globe in 2024. Scientists say global average temperatures across the year are on track to temporarily surpass 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels,…

A daily 5 minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability.

Former teacher Chris Dawson appeals a conviction over a sexual relationship with a schoolgirl; political crisis deepens in France after a no-confidence vote; and in sports, the Ladies Professional Golf Association updates rules on transgender athletes.

A new report has calculated how much annual climate finance is needed to flow from rich nations to Pacific countries. The funds would help speed up the energy transition, address climate impacts, and deal with climate-related loss and damage. The report by Caritas Australia and the Jubilee…