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Sat, 06 Sep 2025 17:49:35 +1000Israeli military announces ‘humanitarian area’ in Gaza’s Khan Younis
The Israeli military said the area will include infrastructure such as field hospitals, water pipelines, desalination facilities, and food supplies.
Sat, 06 Sep 2025 09:38:54 +1000‘A lot of problems’: Trump to skip G20, ramping up pressure for NY meeting with Albanese
The prime minster said “summit season” would offer multiple opportunities for him to see the US president, but the number of Trump’s planned appearances is shrinking.
Sat, 06 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +1000The $61 takeaway lunch that just proves lobster is overrated
The price tag didn’t seem to deter the punters eagerly lining up for it at the US Open. But I want my money back.
Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:35:57 +1000A jobs slump spurred Trump to sack his stats boss. This time around he’s got no one to blame
The latest employment report in the United States is bad news for a president whose agenda revolves around returning America to a “golden age”.
Sat, 06 Sep 2025 05:18:20 +1000Tax and property scandal fells UK deputy PM, emboldens populist Farage
The fallout comes as populist challenger Nigel Farage, the former Brexit advocate who leads the Reform UK party, rallied thousands of supporters with a vow to “make Britain great again”.
Sat, 06 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +1000Lovers are turning to lab-grown diamond rings in record numbers. It’s left this country reeling
The increasing popularity of lab-grown gems is creating the biggest disruption in the diamond market since early last century.
Sat, 06 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +1000Dark woke: Have Democrats finally found a way to torment Trump?
California Governor Gavin Newsom seems to be getting under the US president’s thin skin. It’s not pretty, but it’s pretty effective.
Sat, 06 Sep 2025 03:58:23 +1000‘Ridiculously large’: Tesla flags $1 trillion pay package for Musk
Tesla’s board has proposed a $US1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk in what would be the largest corporate pay package in history.
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:29:53 +1000Duchess of Kent dies, aged 92
The 92-year-old was the wife of a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and best known for her association with Wimbledon.
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:14:57 +1000Thailand installs a new PM after ousting the old one – and the one before that
Months of political uncertainty in Thailand sparked by the suspension and eventual dismissal of the prime minister have come to a temporary pause.
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +1000British surgeon had his legs cut off for ‘sexual gratification’
His former patients are now demanding an independent inquiry to establish whether any of them may have had unnecessary surgery.
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:16:17 +1000Trial delay for US man linked with Wieambilla shootings
A United States man accused of links to the Wieambilla shootings that left six people dead has had his trial on firearms and threats charges delayed for the second time.
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:58:17 +1000Leaders pledge troops to safeguard Ukraine – but Australia yet to declare
Twenty-six nations have offered forces to guarantee Ukraine’s security in a potential peace deal with Russia.
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:23:03 +1000Virginia Giuffre publishers to rewrite her memoir after family pressure
Weeks before she died, Giuffre reportedly voiced her regret to her family about how she had written about her marriage.
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:09:30 +1000‘The hottest place to be’: Trump turns White House Rose Garden into ‘club’
For a president who already has his own club in Florida and numerous golf clubs, this latest rebrand and renovation of a famous garden is fitting.
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:54:51 +1000Where will Dan Andrews be when the Chinese tanks roll?
The former Victorian premier is not the only ex-politician monetising connections made during office – just the most blatant one.
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:45:19 +1000In the contest to declare that Britain is broken, nobody beats Nigel Farage
Brexit populist Nigel Farage has dominated British politics for more than a decade. In troubled times, could he now become the next prime minister?
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:42:57 +1000What’s wrong with this photo? The rule that left women and girls to die under Afghan rubble
As images began to emerge showing the aftermath of the weekend earthquake that killed at least 2200 people, it quickly became clear that something was missing.
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:33:11 +1000Crews begin removing wreckage of famed Lisbon street car that derailed and crashed
Crews begin removing wreckage of famed Lisbon street car that derailed and crashed
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:07:25 +1000‘Lots going on’: Rudd weighs in after Trump, Albanese speak for fourth time
The call comes ahead of a long-awaited, potential in-person meeting at this month’s United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York, or in Washington.