Israel's Yuval Raphael Soars with "New Day Will Rise" at Eurovision 2025

Israel participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "New Day Will Rise", written by Keren Peles and performed by Yuval Raphael. The artist was selected through the reality singing competition HaKokhav HaBa L'Eirovizion. The contest took place at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, with semi-finals on May 13th and 15th, and the final on May 17th.

The Brisbane Broncos host the St. George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium in Round 11 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership. Suncorp Stadium is cashless, so bring a card for payment. Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside the stadium. The event may feature flashing lights, smoke, pyrotechnics, and other special effects.

Yuki Tsunoda crashed during qualifying for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. His Red Bull rolled after hitting the barriers at the Villeneuve Chicane but he walked away unharmed. Tsunoda was promoted to Red Bull from junior team Racing Bulls this year, replacing Liam Lawson. Tsunoda believes he understands what caused the crash and feels he is adapting well to the Red Bull car despite its complexity.

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Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Wasted Love" by JJ, scoring 436 points. The contest was held in Basel, Switzerland, following the country's victory at the 2024 contest. Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker and Sandra Studer hosted the event.

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Wingstop is rumored to be opening a location in Sydney's Kings Cross. Locals spotted a sign reading "Flavour Landing Soon In Wings Cross," hinting at the brand's arrival Down Under. The menu will feature classic Wingstop items, including wings, chicken sandwiches, seasoned fries, and sides. The company emphasizes its focus on flavor, stating, "We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business."

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Australia debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 after years of broadcasting the event. The nation has participated ten times since then. Australia also took part in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2015. For the 2023 contest, Voyager, who was runner-up in Eurovision – Australia Decides 2022, was internally selected to represent Australia with the song "Promise".

President Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden, leader of al Qaeda. Bin Laden had escaped capture after the U.S. removed the Taliban government in Afghanistan, which provided him safe haven. U.S. forces killed bin Laden in a firefight in Pakistan and took custody of his body. This marks a significant achievement in the fight against al Qaeda.

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F1 teams officially confirmed their driver lineups for the 2025 season. Drivers shared stories of how they learned about securing their contracts, ranging from meeting at roadside service areas to receiving calls on conference lines.

Auckland FC proved their resilience, withstanding Melbourne Victory's pressure throughout the match. Auckland's defense remained strong, repelling multiple attempts from Victory, including three consecutive blocks in a crucial moment. Despite having opportunities to score themselves, Auckland held firm and came away victorious. The win puts Auckland 90 minutes away from the final, though coach Corica acknowledges the battle is far from over.

The 2024-25 Emirates FA Cup Final will be held at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 4:30 PM BST. Crystal Palace and Manchester City will compete for the trophy. Crystal Palace defeated Stockport County 1-0 in their journey to the final. This marks their third FA Cup final appearance and first since 2016. Manchester City reached the final after an 8-0 victory over Salford City, marking their third consecutive FA Cup final appearance. The match will be broadcast live on ITV1, ITVX, UTV, STV, STV Player, BBC One, and BBC iPlayer. Radio coverage will be provided by BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.

Brodie Grundy kicked a long-range goal for Sydney during their match against Essendon. The goal was impressive because it came from 50 meters out and on the run.

Moana Pasifika will play their final home game of the regular season against the Blues on Saturday night at North Harbour Stadium. The team has selected a strong lineup for the match.

An Australian man, Oscar Jenkins, a 33-year-old teacher, was captured by Russian forces in December 2024 while fighting for Ukraine. He arrived in Ukraine in February 2024 and participated in military operations against Russia. The prosecutor's office in the occupied Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine charged Jenkins with being a mercenary in an armed conflict. In February, a video seemingly of Jenkins alive in Russian captivity surfaced online, suggesting he had a broken arm. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that Australian officials haven't abandoned Jenkins and continue to make representations on his behalf. In January 2025, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed that Jenkins was alive and in Russian custody.

Capital gains tax (CGT) is part of your income tax calculated at your marginal tax rate. Super funds pay CGT at a reduced rate of 15%. Contributing to super can help move the tax on capital gains from your usual rate to the lower super tax rate. For example, if someone's usual tax rate is 32%, contributing to super allows them to pay only 15% on $5,000 in capital gains. Superannuation tax concessions are estimated at $16.5 billion for contributions and $15.5 billion for earnings. There has been an increase in concessions for low-income earners since 2007 due to the low-income superannuation contribution.