Australia politics live: speculation grows over Barnaby Joyce defection to One Nation; AI ‘nudify’ service blocks Australians
Former Nationals leader could announce his decision to quit as early as today, reports claim. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia records largest annual drop in emissions outside pandemicAustralia has recorded its biggest drop in carbon emissions in a financial year outside of the COVID-19 pandemic – with pollution falling 2.2% in the year to June.We are on track to bring down energy bills and meet our climate targets if we stay the course and continue to lift our efforts. Continue reading...
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Suspect in custody after two national guard members shot near White House – live
Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem confirmed two guardsmen were shot WednesdayTwo US national guard soldiers shot near White House in Washington DCBloomberg’s scoop showing how Trump aide Steve Witkoff coached the Kremlin on the best way to get into Trump’s good graces is extraordinary for what it tells us about Witkoff’s dubious loyalties, and the Kremlin’s potential influence over US negotiation efforts. But equally interesting is the leaked material itself and where it may have come from.The story covers two intercepted phone calls: one between Witkoff and top Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and another between Ushakov and Kirill Dmitriev, who has been deeply involved in negotiations with the Trump White House. Continue reading...
Live Updates: Fire Engulfs Hong Kong Apartments, Killing 36 and Leaving Hundreds Missing
Firefighters were gradually getting the blaze under control at an apartment complex in the city’s northern Tai Po district. Police were investigating whether building and scaffolding materials contributed to the fire's rapid spread.
Georgia judge dismisses 2020 election interference case against Trump
The state charges were the last remaining criminal case against the US president stemming from the 2020 election.
Two US national guard soldiers shot and suspect in custody in Washington DC
Homeland security secretary says two soldiers were shot, following incident near Farragut West metro stationUS politics live – latest updatesTwo US national guard soldiers were shot on Wednesday near the White House and their conditions aren’t immediately known.“Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were just shot moments ago in Washington DC” Kristi Noem, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, posted on X, adding that the agency is working with local law enforcement to gather more information. Continue reading...
Soldiers seize power in Guinea-Bissau and detain the president
The military takeover comes as the West African nation was awaiting the results of Sunday's election.
Hong Kong Fire Shared Similarities With Grenfell Tower Fire in London
In the Grenfell Tower blaze, a combustible element called cladding that ran up the outside of the 24-story building allowed the fire to jump from floor to floor.
India ‘examining’ Bangladesh extradition request for convicted ex-PM Hasina
Indian officials say they are examining Dhaka's latest request, made after Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia.
Deadly, fast-moving fire is less likely in Midtown Manhattan, experts say.
The area’s high-rises have robust safety features and are not as densely packed as those in Hong Kong, making them less susceptible to blazes.
Ireland tightens immigration rules to check population growth
The tough new measures come amid record numbers of asylum claims and growing tensions over immigration.