Colombian military plane crash kills at least 66
Colombia's defence minister says it was a "tragic accident" but the cause is not yet clear.
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Hasan Piker Defends Upscale Lodging During Humanitarian Mission in Cuba
He helped bring attention to a group delivering humanitarian aid to Cuba, which was criticized for staying in an upscale hotel as Cubans faced another blackout.
Australia politics live: EU president warns of ‘brutal, harsh and unforgiving’ world in historic address to parliament
Anthony Albanese and Ursula von der Leyen say deal will strengthen bilateral trade and investment and support economic growth. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastStriking teachers take pay fight to state parliamentTens of thousands of Victorian teachers will down tools after a last-ditch call to avoid school strike chaos fell on deaf ears, AAP reports.Whilst all schools are expected to be open ... many schools will only be able to provide supervision for a limited number of students.Schools will communicate any changes to school programs directly to parents and carers.I will be announcing some measures to support truckies, in particular, to make sure that they get a fair go and that some of the costs we’re seeing are fairly shared across the supply chain. Continue reading...
Middle East crisis live: Iran dismisses Trump claim of talks; von der Leyen says global energy situation is ‘critical’
Iranian parliament speaker says ‘no negotiations’ held with US, as Trump postpones energy strikes for five days; EC chief says war needs to come to negotiated endTrump claims ‘productive’ talks with Iran but Tehran denies contactIsrael launches new strikes on Tehran as Trump pauses Iran energy attacksBritish prime minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency meeting on the economic fallout from the war in Iran on Monday, with chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves and Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey also attending, the UK government has said.Financial markets face another turbulent week after Iran said it would strike its Gulf neighbours’ energy and water systems if Donald Trump followed through on his threat to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t fully open up the crucial strait of Hormuz.Topics expected to be covered are the economic impact of the crisis on families and businesses, energy security and the resilience of industry and supply chains alongside the international response. Continue reading...
‘Israel has been given a licence to torture Palestinians’
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has said the world gave Israel a ‘licence to torture Palestinians’.
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Send Conflicting Signals on Peace Prospects
President Trump said talks were underway. A top Iranian official denied that, while other Iranians said messages were being traded through intermediaries.
Senate minority leader rejects Trump’s ultimatum over strict voter ID law amid DHS shutdown – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: president touts ‘strong talks’ with Iran that Iran says have not happenedSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has said ICE agents did not need to wear masks when deployed at airports.ICE has repeatedly faced criticism for its agents hiding their faces during immigration raids. State officials across the US have said the face coverings add to a climate of fear in local communities and a lack of accountability.I am a BIG proponent of ICE wearing masks as they search for, and are forced to deal with, hardened criminals, many of whom were let into our Country by Sleepy Joe Biden and his wonderful “Border Czar,” Kamala (she never even went to the Border!), through their absolutely INSANE Open Border Policy.I would greatly appreciate, however, NO MASKS, when helping our Country out of the Democrat caused MESS at the airports, etc. Thank you! President DJT Continue reading...
US Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as homeland security chief
The US senator will now oversee the embattled department after a series of immigration enforcement blunders.
Victorian business fined for telling influencers to lie about paid Instagram posts in first of its kind penalty
Watchdog also fines PhotobookShop for editing a paid review from an influencer who had described process as ‘fiddly’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn online photo book retailer has been fined nearly $40,000 for asking social media influencers to not disclose they had been paid to post a review on Instagram.It marks the first time a penalty has been handed down to an Australian business for an influencer not disclosing paid content. Continue reading...
Texas oil refinery in flames after explosion
Videos show flames and a plume of thick smoke following an explosion at a Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas.