

Floods and drought cause chaos, and a record breaking run across Australia.
May 20, 2025
Australia is experiencing extreme weather with devastating floods in New South Wales while farmers face severe drought in South Australia. A new Pope's first mass attracted a massive crowd in Rome, inspiring a message of peace. Meanwhile, rugby fever ignites as fresh faces enter the State of Origin series. In a remarkable feat, William Goodge sets a record by running across Australia for over a month, all to honor his mom and raise funds for cancer. It's a whirlwind of challenges and triumphs in the land down under!
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Extreme Weather Contrast in Australia
- Australia's weather shows extreme contrast with floods in the east and drought in the west happening simultaneously.
- Rain causes widespread evacuation and school closures while drought forces farmers to sell livestock and import water.
Pope Leo's First Mass
- Pope Leo held his first mass in Rome with 200,000 people including world leaders like Australia’s PM.
- The Pope also called for world peace during his sermon.
State of Origin Debutantes Shine
- State of Origin rugby league kicks off with several new players debuting for both teams.
- Debutantes include young talents overcoming injury setbacks to reach professional level.