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Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +1000‘I am the Hoax Buster’: Trump takes on America with seven-post rant promoting AI, data centres
The US president has previously tried to sniff the breeze on what mainstream Americans think. In doubling down on claims of a “SICK conspiracy” against AI and data centres, he is doing the opposite.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +1000Detainees at Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ were held in small metal cages, federal report says
Dozens of detainees were confined in “calming areas”, according to a report confirming that conditions at the notorious immigration detention camp fell well below acceptable standards.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:14:55 +1000‘Alligator Alcatraz’ put detainees in metal cages labeled ‘calming areas’
Detainees at the notorious Alligator Alcatraz were put in cages the size of phone booths.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:13:21 +1000Prince Harry’s children move school after two days over security concerns
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are changing schools again amid concerns over the security of the school run.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:16:45 +1000Russian oligarch, Putin ally bankrolled Trump Jr’s Bahamas wedding weekend
Bettina Trump, who married the US president’s son in May, said the lavish celebration was a gift from a dear friend. “Friendship doesn’t require a political motive,” she said.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:11:16 +1000Stars assemble in Hollywood for the 78th annual Emmy Awards
The biggest Hollywood stars are assembling for today's 78th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:10:38 +1000Key Saudi oil pipeline out of action
A crucial Saudi oil pipeline hit by an attack from Iran-backed rebels could be out of action for weeks.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:10:12 +1000Donald Trump dismisses AI concerns
US President Donald Trump has dismissed calls to slow AI development as a 'sick conspiracy'.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:28 +1000Trump doubles down on united Ireland call
US President Donald Trump has turned a trophy presentation into a trade announcement to wrap up his whirlwind trip to Ireland.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:19:27 +1000Australian man and two children found dead in Bali
An Australian man and two children have been found dead in Kuta in Bali, Indonesia.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:55:17 +1000Oil shock fears back on radar as pipeline attack chokes supply
The latest attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline could knock four per cent of global supply out of play, and with the Strait of Hormuz a mess, crude is getting more expensive.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:22:51 +1000Why the US-Iran peace deal falling apart wasn’t all Trump’s fault
The US president has so far failed to find a way to get Iran to agree to a permanent agreement, and a fringe group inside the Iranian regime may be the reason for that.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:48:27 +1000Boris Johnson’s train had just passed a Ukrainian station. Moments later, a Russian drone struck
The former British prime minister was on a train heading from Ukraine to Poland when the line was attacked by a Russian jet-powered drone.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:10:36 +1000Russia hits train shortly after Boris Johnson leaves station
A Russian drone struck a train in Ukraine shortly after senior visiting officials passed through.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +1000Australia exposed to growing risk from deepening China-Russia-North Korea alliance
Experts, including a former CIA chief, warn that security in Asia is under threat as the three powers work ever more closely on missiles, drones and other tech in the war on Ukraine.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:36:36 +1000Search continues as some survivors brought ashore after Indonesia ferry overturning
Search continues as some survivors brought ashore after Indonesia ferry overturning
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:32:16 +1000Dozens of rescued survivors from overturned ferry brought to Indonesian port
Dozens of rescued survivors from overturned ferry brought to Indonesian port
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:49:18 +1000Search for Indonesian ferry passengers
A search is underway for at least 129 people after a ferry capsized off the coast of Indonesia.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:28:55 +1000Bodies recovered as rescuers search for more than 100 missing from capsized Indonesian ferry
Indonesian authorities are searching for at least 129 people lost from a ship that overturned in the Java Sea, while more than 100 have been rescued.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:20:49 +1000Trump doubles down on Irish unification comments
US President Donald Trump has again talked up Irish unification after visiting Ireland.