Australia news live: Angus Taylor criticises PM for not condemning Grace Tame’s Sydney protest chant; Sussan Ley formally quits parliament
Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSarah Mitchell, the NSW shadow minister for health, said revelations two people had died after an outbreak of fungal infections at a major Sydney hospital were “shocking”, calling for more transparency from the Minns government.As reported yesterday, the Sydney local health district said the two deaths and four other infections resulted in Royal Prince Alfred Hospital closing its transplant unit temporarily. The infections occurred between October and December, and the SLHD is investigating the source. A spokesperson said on Thursday that fungal spores of the common mould aspergillus could be stirred up by construction works. RPA has been undergoing a major redevelopment since 2023.The revelations that multiple patients died due to a fungal outbreak at Royal Prince Alfred hospital are shocking. Patients go to hospital to be cared for, not to be exposed to life-threatening infections.The staff, patients and families of those who lost their lives deserve transparency.We must recognise that violence has an immediate and long-term cost for all – therefore reforming the systems that currently harm or inadequately protect women and children must be a priority – and simply money makes a difference. Continue reading...
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Hillary Clinton says she answered every question in Epstein testimony and confirms Republican asked about UFOs and Pizzagate – live
Former state secretary says she wants to see ‘the truth come out’ and voices confidence that her husband Bill Clinton didn’t know of Epstein’s crimesTrump news at a glance: No deal reached in Iran talks as potential for US attack loomsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxCindy McCain announced today that she will step down from her role as executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme to focus on her health.McCain, the widow of the late US senator John McCain, suffered a mild stroke last October and had returned to Italy to resume her work after that, but the demands of the job were affecting her recovery, the organization said. She started the role in April 2023. She will step down in three months. Continue reading...
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Texas airspace closed after military reportedly downs US drone on accident
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Pakistan says ‘patience has run out’ as it bombs Taliban across Afghanistan
Al Jazeera's correspondent in Kabul reports explosions and anti-aircraft fire as Pakistan bombs the capital city.
Woman at heart of US trial says she was addicted to social media at age six
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Pakistan strikes Afghan cities as cross-border attacks escalate
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