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25 years on, 9/11 continues to cast a long shadow over the US

Alongside the thousands of Americans killed on 9/11, dozens of Europeans lost their lives that day — and 25 years on, some of the people accused of being behind the attacks have still not faced justice.

Australia news live: One flight cancelled every three days due to staff shortages; ATO employee charged with corruption-related offences

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Profound’ increase in death rate for welfare recipients, report findsPeople receiving an income support including disability, unemployment or carers payments had an average mortality rate more than nine times higher than people who did not access the welfare system, AAP reports.I think if One Nation and the Green...

Australia news live: One flight cancelled every three days due to staff shortages; ASX set for worst week since US-Iran war began

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Profound’ increase in death rate for welfare recipients, report findsPeople receiving an income support including disability, unemployment or carers payments had an average mortality rate more than nine times higher than people who did not access the welfare system, AAP reports.I think if One Nation and the Green...

Hundreds flee as fire destroys migrant shelters in Ceuta

Hundreds of people fled a massive fire that destroyed dozens of migrant shelters in Ceuta, Spain.

Can the ECB rate hike stop an inflation shock driven by energy costs?

The ECB is raising borrowing costs to stop expensive energy from fuelling lasting inflation. Economists disagree on how far rates must rise and how much growth could suffer.

Texas Czech festival marks 50 years as couples return with children, grandchildren

How 9/11 conspiracy theories moved into mainstream American politics

Social media and distrust of government has helped disinformation reach increasingly large audiences.

Dam Removal Restores Creek: Buckhorn Creek flows freely again; volunteers plant trees

After more than a century, the Buckhorn Creek dam has been dismantled, reviving its original flow for the first time in 125 years. A modern ninety-foot bridge now crosses the creek, enhancing access for trail enthusiasts. This ecological restoration significantly improves aquatic habitats, particularly supporting brook trout populations. Additionally, volunteers will introduce native plants along ...

‘Everything changed’: The human cost of 25 years of US wars

Successive wars launched after 9/11 have killed at least 4.5 million people and displaced more than 38 million others.

NAZA, the Israeli film revealing new layers of the Gaza genocide

A 25-minute standing ovation at the Biennale has put NAZA, an Israeli-made film confronting Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

Fenerbahce coach Kartal’s resignation refused as bottle thrown in Roma tie

Fenerbahce president refuses Ismail Kartal's resignation after fan threw bottle at coach in Roma Champions League tie.

Fenerbahce coach Kartal’s resignation refused as bottles thrown in Roma tie

Fenerbahce president refuses Ismail Kartal's resignation after fans threw bottles at coach in Roma Champions League tie.

Malaysian mother’s death in Australia stirs calls to end domestic abuse stigma

Any sign of domestic violence must never be dismissed, with families, friends and neighbours urged to step in and help without judging victims, Malaysia’s Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Lim Hui Ying said on Thursday. Lim said support should be given carefully, prioritising the victim’s safety, as this could be crucial in helping someone seek protection. She said domestic v...

Moonlight, phone screens and standby LEDs: Is your bedroom too bright?

A new study found that even as little light as from a phone screen at low brightness during sleep is linked to potentially harmful changes in the heart’s structure and function.

From Galápagos penguins to giant daisy trees: Powerful El Niño could decimate rare wildlife

After the powerful 1998 El Niño, only 400 of the 1,300 existing Galápagos penguins remained.

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Leaf-peeping in Europe: The best destinations for autumn colours

Europe offers a long and varied autumn, with colourful forests, mountain valleys and vineyards putting on spectacular seasonal displays. From Slovenia and Scotland to Finland and Portugal, here are some of the best places to see autumn’s reds, oranges and golds.

Anthropic says AI could bring both 15% growth and mass unemployment by 2030

Anthropic has published an economic model projecting how AI might reshape the US economy by 2030, and its three scenarios range from barely perceptible to a boom with no historical precedent, including one in which GDP grows 15% a year while nearly a fifth of office workers are out of a job.

Japanese company unveils 'robot ambulance' for on-site humanoid repairs

The vehicle can transport engineers, repair equipment and replacement humanoids when robots break down.

Vance takes centre stage as Trump wraps up GOP midterm convention with voter warnings

US President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance wrapped up the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention on Thursday night with promises of an America “greater than ever before”, aiming to secure crucial swing voters ahead of November’s battle for Congress. “You got to get out and vote, and you got to pretend I’m on the ballot,” Trump said, while also getting the crowd at the Dallas...

Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog

National Audit Office says failure to implement £70bn modernisation would also hold back economic growthThe ‘great grid upgrade’ is off track – ministers should spell out the risks for billsConsumers will pay higher energy bills unless the UK government speeds up work on a vast programme of upgrades to the electricity grid to enable the switch to renewables, the public spending watchdog has warned...

Diana’s ‘revenge dress’, worn when Charles revealed infidelity, up for auction

Christina Stambolian dress from 1994 has defined a whole category of fashion and is expected to fetch up to £220,000The dress that Diana, Princess of Wales wore one September evening in 1994 would have been memorable for its design alone – black, fitted, off-the-shoulder, skintight and short. However, it has another distinction, of defining a whole category of fashion – what has since become known...

Iceland to submit bill that could ban whaling in its waters

The country is one of just three that still permits commercial whaling, while its government has faced mounting pressure to ban the practiceIceland will submit a bill in February 2027 which could permanently ban whaling in its waters, a move that would leave Norway and Japan as the only two countries to permit commercial whaling.Whaling in Iceland has been put under intense scrutiny since a govern...

Sabalenka beats Pegula to set up Rybakina epic in US Open final

Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach US Open final with Elena Rybakina, who toppled her as World No 1.

Middle East live: Yemen’s Houthis say Bab al-Mandab strait is 'safe for all' except Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels said on Friday that navigation in the Bab al-Mandab strait is “safe for all” except Saudi Arabia. The group has gained near control of the vital shipping corridor, seizing several islands in the Red Sea. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.