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Evacuees from Mariupol arrive in Ukrainian-held city of Zaporizhzhia

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The first evacuees from Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant are beginning to arrive in the Ukrainian-held city of Zaporizhzhia

Many spent over a month hiding from Russian shelling in underground bunkers with no sunlight and limited supplies of food and water.

The complex acted as a refuge for civilians and Ukrainian troops as Russia honed in on the port city of Mariupol.

The United Nations along with the International Committee of the Red Cross, Ukraine and Russia began the mission to evacuate women, children and the elderly from the steel works on April 29.

Although there are reports that hundreds of people still remain trapped in the steel plant with several dozen of them being small children.

The National Guard commander says Russian forces have resumed heavy shelling after evacuees fled the area.

Mariupol’s city council estimates that around 80 to 90 per cent of the city’s building have been damaged or destroyed.

Meanwhile Ukraine’s civilian death toll has surpassed 3,000.

Natasha is an Associate Producer at ticker NEWS with a Bachelor of arts from Monash University. She has previously worked at Sky News Australia and Monash University as an Online Content Producer.

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Coldplay kiss-cam moment boosts visibility for Astronomer

Coldplay kiss-cam moment inadvertently boosts awareness of little-known IT company Astronomer amid online speculation and scrutiny

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Coldplay kiss-cam moment inadvertently boosts awareness of little-known IT company Astronomer amid online speculation and scrutiny

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– Coldplay concert kiss-cam moment increased interest in IT company Astronomer.
– Astronomer is investigating the incident while providing AI data integration infrastructure.
How a Viral Coldplay kiss-cam moment recently drew attention to a lesser-known IT company, Astronomer. Following an incident at a Coldplay concert where CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot were caught on the kiss cam, interest in the company surged.Banner

Post-incident, searches for “What is Astronomer” spiked as Byron’s unexpected appearance prompted comments from Coldplay’s Chris Martin. The company confirmed that Byron is married. By the week’s end, Astronomer had gained unprecedented visibility.

Astronomer has stated its board is conducting a formal investigation into the incident, emphasising accountability in leadership conduct.

Founded in 2018, Astronomer provides critical infrastructure for AI data integration, having worked with prominent companies like Apple and Ford. With over 300 employees and substantial funding, Astronomer leverages Apache Airflow to enhance data orchestration capabilities.

Publicity Impact

Experts suggest the publicity may have mixed effects on the company’s reputation, which is vital in the tech industry.

“On the plus side, we’ve all heard of Astronomer now, right?” Liz Leslie, a San Francisco-based digital marketing director wrote on LinkedIn.

“While the visibility puts a spotlight on who Astronomer is, this is not usually the kind of publicity that brings in new customers,” said Peter Davenport, senior strategic consultant at brand, marketing and communications specialist Definition. “In fact, it threatens to erode trust and authority built over years, especially in industries where reputation and reliability matter most.”


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Travelers to the US face new $250 visa fee

New US visa integrity fee of $250 introduced for travellers amid concerns over implementation and increased costs

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New US visa integrity fee of $250 introduced for travellers amid concerns over implementation and increased costs

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– A new $250 ‘visa integrity fee’ will apply to all non-immigrant visa applicants in the U.S.
– The fee could deter tourists and international students due to increased costs and budget concerns.

Visitors to the United States will soon face a new $250 ‘visa integrity fee’ as mandated by the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This fee applies to all non-immigrant visa applicants, including tourists, business travellers, and international students, and cannot be waived. There are possibilities for reimbursement, contingent on visa compliance.Banner

The fee will be applicable during the U.S. fiscal year 2025 and is subject to inflation adjustments thereafter. It must be paid in addition to existing fees, bringing total costs significantly higher for many visa applicants. Implementation details are unclear, including the process for fee collection and reimbursement, which may take years to establish.

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The new fee could deter B visa holders and international students over budget concerns, particularly as the U.S. prepares for major events in 2026. Furthermore, funding cuts to Brand USA, the organisation responsible for promoting U.S. travel, jeopardise inbound tourism efforts. The U.S. Travel Association indicates additional fees complicate the travel process.


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Trump plans to sue Murdoch over Epstein letter claims

Trump threatens legal action against Murdoch over Wall Street Journal’s report linking him to Epstein’s birthday letter

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Trump threatens legal action against Murdoch over Wall Street Journal’s report linking him to Epstein’s birthday letter

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– Trump plans to sue Murdoch and News Corp over a false report regarding a letter to Epstein.
– He requests Bondi to release grand jury testimony, but some supporters have mixed reactions.

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to sue Rupert Murdoch and News Corp following a report from The Wall Street Journal. This report alleges Trump wrote a sexually suggestive letter to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003.In a post on Truth Social, Trump rejected the claims, labelling the letter “FAKE” and criticising the newspaper’s coverage. He stated that he had previously alerted Murdoch to the letter’s inauthenticity, but the publication proceeded with the story.

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Trump further requested Attorney-General Pam Bondi to release any relevant grand jury testimony concerning Epstein, a move that some believe does not meet the expectations of his supporters. Bondi confirmed that the Justice Department is prepared to seek the unsealing of these documents.

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Trump’s commentary on the Epstein allegations highlights a growing division within his supporters regarding Epstein’s supposed client list. Despite claims by many, the FBI has stated it will not release additional documents related to Epstein’s case.

Trump has previously downplayed concerns about the allegations, attributing them to partisan attacks by “Radical Left Democrats.”

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