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Neighbours, the iconic Australian soap opera, is bidding farewell for the second time in two years, with its final episode airing this week in the UK and Australia. The show, which launched the careers of stars like Margot Robbie and Guy Pearce, has faced cancellation twice, once in 2022 and now in 2025. Despite a brief revival by Amazon MGM Studios, the shows executive producer, Jason Herbison, described the current situation as déjà vu. The shows dedicated fanbase is mourning the loss of this cultural staple, which has been a part of their lives for over forty years and nine thousand episodes.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, absent from Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, had her daughter accept on her behalf. Machados absence sparked mixed reactions, with some admiring her for staying in Venezuela despite political pressures. Machados daughter expressed confidence that she would return soon. Machado has not been seen publicly since early January, following a brief detention. The situation in Venezuela remains tense, with Machados recent departure leading to varied opinions. The future remains uncertain for both Machado and González, who also attended the ceremony in Oslo and sought asylum in Spain last year.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy shares his personal experiences during his 20-day imprisonment at La Santé prison in his new memoir. He describes his cell as clean and bright, with a running machine in the sports room, and notes the kindness of prison staff who addressed him as President. Sarkozy also recounts receiving numerous postcards from supporters. He compares his situation to that of Alfred Dreyfus and expresses disappointment with current President Emmanuel Macron. Notably, Sarkozy extends an olive branch to his former rival, Marine Le Pen, praising her public support and promising not to block her partys election efforts.

Presidents Rally: Economic Focus Yields to Immigration Rhetoric The presidents recent rally, aimed at addressing economic concerns, instead emphasized his anti-immigration stance. Despite advisors urging for a focus on affordability, the president presented charts highlighting economic improvements under his previous administration. However, many Americans still perceive the cost of living as worsening. The presidents controversial immigration comments, including alleged shithole countries remarks, overshadowed his economic message, providing Democrats with new ammunition to argue hes out of touch with financial struggles.

Eileen Higgins, a Democrat, has made history by winning the Miami mayoral race, ending decades of losses for her party. She defeated a Trump-backed Republican, becoming the first woman and first Hispanic mayor of the city. Higgins, a former county commissioner, focused on issues like affordable housing and immigration policies. Her victory sends a warning to Republicans and gives Democrats momentum in Florida.

European leaders, including UKs Keir Starmer, Frances Emmanuel Macron, and Germanys Friedrich Merz, are working with the US on a peace plan for Ukraine, following a call with President Trump. Trump previously criticized Europes stance and suggested reducing US support for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky is pushing for a fair peace deal, having prepared a 20-point document with US and European partners. Hes currently in Europe, urging allies to prevent a vulnerable agreement with Russia.

A tragic shooting at Kentucky State University leaves one student dead and another critically wounded. Authorities arrest a non-student suspect, assuring the campus of no ongoing safety concerns. The university cancels classes and activities for the week, following a previous shooting in the same area. University President expresses deep sorrow for the loss.

Australias new law restricting ten social media apps for children under sixteen is facing challenges as teenagers find ways to bypass the age verification. Despite the governments aim to combat cyberbullying and online addiction, many teens are using VPNs or logging into parent-created accounts to access these platforms. The law, which includes popular apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, has sparked mixed reactions, with some teens finding it frustrating and others calling it a bit stupid. As school holidays approach, the impact of this nationwide social experiment remains to be seen.

The United States State Department is switching back to Times New Roman as its standard font, reversing a previous move by Secretary Blinken to adopt Calibri for improved accessibility. This change, ordered by Secretary Rubio, aligns with the administrations efforts to streamline government practices and present a unified voice. The font change is part of a broader pattern of eliminating diversity initiatives, including the elimination of free national park admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth.