Trump doubles down on pledge of $5,000 payments if his party retains control of Congress as he address convention a second time – live
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Trump doubles down on pledge of $5,000 payments if his party retains control of Congress as he address convention a second time – live

Vice president praises Charlie Kirk and attacks Democratic candidates on Day 2 of the convention, where Trump will also speak againTrump promise of $5,000 for US citizens after midterms decried as ‘bribery’Sign up for the US Breaking News emailThe Supreme Court has blocked a federal judge’s ruling that would’ve restored Republican-drawn congressional districts in Missouri.The decision, issued by j...

Molly Ticehurst’s killer Daniel Billings sentenced to 28 years in jail for her murder
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Molly Ticehurst’s killer Daniel Billings sentenced to 28 years in jail for her murder

Ticehurst’s former partner had pleaded guilty to stabbing her 15 times at her Forbes home just before midnight on 21 April 2024Molly Ticehurst’s ex-boyfriend has been sentenced to 28 years in jail for her senseless and brutal murder, which was revenge for her reporting allegations of sexual assault to police.Daniel Billings was sentenced in the Orange Supreme Court today by Justice Natalie Adams, ...

‘Cross-party voting’: how Chinese-American voters are bucking the trends
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‘Cross-party voting’: how Chinese-American voters are bucking the trends

A survey of potential Chinese-American voters suggests a significant gender gap in party affiliation as well as a high level of willingness to vote across party lines, according to results released on Thursday. The data – from the Committee of 100 (C100), a civic group of prominent Chinese-Americans, and a University of Chicago polling firm – challenges the common perception that these citizens fo...

Chinese-American electorate proves more fluid than expected, C100 survey finds
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Chinese-American electorate proves more fluid than expected, C100 survey finds

A survey of potential Chinese-American voters suggests a significant gender gap in party affiliation as well as a high level of willingness to vote across party lines, according to results released on Thursday. The data – from the Committee of 100 (C100), a civic group of prominent Chinese-Americans, and a University of Chicago polling firm – challenges the common perception that these citizens fo...

Putin and Xi in India for BRICS summit as Ukraine, Middle East wars loom

Putin and Xi in India for BRICS summit as Ukraine, Middle East wars loom

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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday for a two-day BRICS summit expected to focus on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and economic challenges. Putin and Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian are due to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while China’s Xi Jinping is also expected to hold talks.

Vance pleads with voters to not abandon Republican party if they disagree with ‘a policy issue here and there’ – live

Vance pleads with voters to not abandon Republican party if they disagree with ‘a policy issue here and there’ – live

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Vice president praises Charlie Kirk and attacks Democratic candidates on Day 2 of the convention, where Trump will also speak againTrump promise of $5,000 for US citizens after midterms decried as ‘bribery’Sign up for the US Breaking News emailThe Supreme Court has blocked a federal judge’s ruling that would’ve restored Republican-drawn congressional districts in Missouri.The decision, issued by j...

Australia news live: Asio chief reveals 16 terror plots foiled since Bondi shooting; premier says Victoria is ‘major events capital’ of world

Australia news live: Asio chief reveals 16 terror plots foiled since Bondi shooting; premier says Victoria is ‘major events capital’ of world

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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...

Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival rebrands as snowfall dwindles

Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival rebrands as snowfall dwindles

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Japan’s hugely popular Sapporo Snow Festival is shifting its focus towards protecting the environment and sustainability, with a climate expert warning that global warming and reduced snowfall across Hokkaido will make it increasingly difficult to stage the event. In August, organisers unveiled a new logo, official mascot and revised concept for the 77th snow festival, an eight-day event running f...

Texas reports first equine infection of New World screwworm on ranch horse

Texas reports first equine infection of New World screwworm on ranch horse

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The flesh-eating parasite had been largely eradicated, but now authorities are racing to contain an outbreak A horse in southern Texas has been infected with the New World screwworm, marking the first US equine infection as health authorities race to contain an outbreak of the flesh-eating parasite.The pest was discovered on the hind limb of a working ranch horse in Presidio county, according to ...

Watch live: New York marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks

Watch live: New York marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks

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New York on Friday marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, with US President Donald Trump attending a ceremony at the Pentagon while Vice President JD Vance and four former presidents joined commemorations at Ground Zero, where victims’ relatives will read the names of those killed.

Watch live: New York marks 25 years since 9/11 with first Muslim mayor

Watch live: New York marks 25 years since 9/11 with first Muslim mayor

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New York on Friday marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, with President Donald Trump attending a ceremony at the Pentagon while Vice President JD Vance and four former presidents joined commemorations at Ground Zero, where victims’ relatives will read the names of those killed.

Trump absent as New York marks 25 years since 9/11 with first Muslim mayor

Trump absent as New York marks 25 years since 9/11 with first Muslim mayor

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New York marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on Friday, with President Donald Trump attending a ceremony at the Pentagon while Vice President JD Vance and four former presidents join commemorations at Ground Zero, where victims’ relatives will read the names of those killed.

Enflame shares soar 179% in Shanghai debut as Nvidia challenger taps investor fever for AI

Enflame shares soar 179% in Shanghai debut as Nvidia challenger taps investor fever for AI

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Enflame Technology, one of the major challengers to Nvidia in China, saw its share price surge 179 per cent in its Shanghai trading debut on Friday, giving the Tencent Holdings-backed artificial intelligence chipmaker a market capitalisation of 170.9 billion yuan (US$25.5 billion). The Shanghai-based company opened at 410 yuan, up from its issue price of 142.18 yuan. It surged as much as 234 per c...

Enflame shares soar 188% on Shanghai debut as Nvidia challenger taps investor fever for AI

Enflame shares soar 188% on Shanghai debut as Nvidia challenger taps investor fever for AI

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Enflame Technology, one of the major challengers to Nvidia in China, saw its share price surge 188 per cent in its Shanghai trading debut on Friday, giving the Tencent Holdings-backed artificial intelligence chipmaker a market capitalisation of 176.4 billion yuan (US$26.3 million). The Shanghai-based company opened at 410 yuan, up from its issue price of 142.18 yuan. The performance reflects conti...

Foreign carmakers offer steep discounts on petrol-powered cars in cutthroat Chinese market

Foreign carmakers offer steep discounts on petrol-powered cars in cutthroat Chinese market

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Foreign carmakers have been slashing the prices of petrol-powered cars they make in China by more than 20 per cent to survive in a cutthroat market amid weakening consumer demand. Last month, big international marques including Volkswagen and Toyota offered average discounts of 23.4 per cent on cars powered by internal combustion engines, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association ...

Vance takes stage at midterm convention as Republicans avoid mentioning Trump’s $5,000 pledge to US citizens – live

Vance takes stage at midterm convention as Republicans avoid mentioning Trump’s $5,000 pledge to US citizens – live

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Trump will also speak again but assured audiences it would not be another two-hour addressTrump promise of $5,000 for US citizens after midterms decried as ‘bribery’Sign up for the US Breaking News emailThe Supreme Court has blocked a federal judge’s ruling that would’ve restored Republican-drawn congressional districts in Missouri.The decision, issued by justice Brett Kavanaugh, appeared to sound...

Australia news live: Hanson suggests a ‘chill pill’ for critics as she doubles down on video calling Hastie a ‘traitor’

Australia news live: Hanson suggests a ‘chill pill’ for critics as she doubles down on video calling Hastie a ‘traitor’

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Follow the day’s news live‘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 Greens are voting together, the Greens are voting the wrong way ...

Chinese man, 106, embraces ‘reverse schedule’, celebrated alongside wife as ‘model couple’

Chinese man, 106, embraces ‘reverse schedule’, celebrated alongside wife as ‘model couple’

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A 106-year-old man in eastern China has inspired many online with his unconventional lifestyle and enduring marriage. Wang Dinggao, from Rui’an in Zhejiang province, remains remarkably independent despite experiencing some hearing loss, according to the mainland media outlet Daxiang News. In contrast to most people, he adheres to a “reverse schedule”: sleeping around 4 or 5pm, waking at 1am, enjoy...

xQc Explains NoPixel Absences: Co-owner says some GTA RP stars self-excluded; others moved on

xQc Explains NoPixel Absences: Co-owner says some GTA RP stars self-excluded; others moved on

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xQc has addressed the absence of several major GTA RP streamers from NoPixel 5.0, including Summit1G and Chang Gang members. The NoPixel co-owner said some players chose to leave the server and build their own community, while others had previously criticized NoPixel. xQc argued that Summit could return if he wanted, but claimed he is staying away because his friends were not invited. NoPixel 5.0 ...