Simple English News Daily Monday 5th May 2025. Elections in Australia, Romania, Singapore. Israel airport hit. Germany AFD extremist. Brazil Lady Gaga plot...
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May 4, 2025 A whirlwind of global news unfolds! Australia shifts political power as Labour wins elections. Tensions rise in Israel amid missile threats, while far-right extremism surges in Germany. In South Sudan, violence continues to escalate, and a shocking child trafficking issue is revealed in South Africa. Meanwhile, a terrorist plot targeting a Lady Gaga concert is foiled in Brazil, and a remarkable 82-year-old woman is found after disappearing for 60 years. Dive into these compelling stories from around the world!
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Australia's Election Shift
- Australia's Labour Party won the 2025 federal election, growing their majority.
- Voter shift away from the right-wing was linked to opposition to US President Donald Trump.
Israel Blames Iran for Attack
- A missile from Yemen's Houthis hit near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, injuring six.
- Israel blamed Iran for supporting the Houthis and promised a strong retaliation.
Singapore's Long Political Dominance
- Singapore's People's Action Party won its 14th consecutive election since independence in 1965.
- Prime Minister Lawrence Wan pledged to work harder to honor voters' trust.