Motorcyclist Startles IRL Stream: Security rushes in on La Piquiña; viewers debate robbery risk
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Motorcyclist Startles IRL Stream: Security rushes in on La Piquiña; viewers debate robbery risk

Kick streamer La Piquiña experienced a frightening moment while livestreaming from the streets of Colombia at night. A motorcyclist suddenly approached his outdoor desktop setup, prompting concerns that a robbery could be underway. His nearby security team quickly intervened, and the rider left before the situation escalated. The encounter later sparked debate online, with fans praising the guards...

Trump-backed John Sununu wins New Hampshire Republican Senate primary

Trump-backed John Sununu wins New Hampshire Republican Senate primary

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Frontrunner Sununu beats Scott Brown to earn Republican nod in closely watched race in NovemberFormer senator John E Sununu triumphed on Tuesday in the New Hampshire Republican Senate primary Scott Brown, earning the GOP nod in what will likely be a must-win race if Democrats hope to seize the upper chamber.Sununu, 61, was the clear frontrunner in the GOP primary. He served one term in the Senate ...

Australia politics live: McKenzie ‘very surprised’ by PM’s honorary membership at golf course given $6m grant

Australia politics live: McKenzie ‘very surprised’ by PM’s honorary membership at golf course given $6m grant

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Follow the day’s news liveAlbanese dismisses concerns over powers in digital duty of care billAnthony Albanese says the Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, is being “disingenuous” over his criticisms that the communications minister, Anika Wells, will have too much power under the new digital duty of care legislation.The eSafety commissioner will of course provide the advice, but Matt Canavan actually...

Congressman Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary

Congressman Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary

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Pappas fends off challenge from progressive Karishma Manzur in seat to be vacated by retiring Jeanne ShaheenCongressman Chris Pappas beat back progressive challenger Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary for US Senate on Tuesday, advancing as most observers expected to what will be a closely watched general election that is critical to Democratic hopes of flipping the upper chamber.The two wer...

Trump bans some Canadian goods, raises tariffs on others as trade war escalates

Trump bans some Canadian goods, raises tariffs on others as trade war escalates

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday escalated his trade war against Canada, banning imports of alcohol and various products and raising tariffs on others, with the conflict showing no sign of abating. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stood firm, acknowledging that reducing economic ties with the United States would come at a cost but saying the benefits would outweigh the pain. A range of Cana...

Trump bans some Canada goods, puts 50% tariffs on others

Trump bans some Canada goods, puts 50% tariffs on others

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The US is banning dairy products, most alcoholic drinks and motorcycles from Canada, the White House said on Tuesday, as the trade war between the two neighbours and long-time allies escalates. The ban will take effect in three weeks and comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on US$20 billion in US imports earlier on Tuesday. A range of Canadian products from mattresses to motorboats and g...

AI Streamer Feud Escalates: N3on and Sneako trade insults; friendship rift over public criticism

AI Streamer Feud Escalates: N3on and Sneako trade insults; friendship rift over public criticism

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N3on and Sneako’s friendship has taken a dramatic turn after Sneako publicly criticized N3on’s controversial AI streamer project. N3on, who announced an AI version of himself would stream 24/7 on Kick, accused Sneako of being disloyal and seeking views instead of addressing concerns privately. Sneako fired back with personal insults, while N3on defended the project and their friendship. The feud l...

Singapore boosts PM’s salary by $1m amid major pay rise for ministers

Singapore boosts PM’s salary by $1m amid major pay rise for ministers

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The affluent city-state has justified high-end salaries for its political leaders, arguing they attract talent and ensure good governanceSingapore’s prime minister has been given a $1m pay rise as the affluent city-state announced a dramatic one-off salary boost for government ministers.The pay increases add more than 60% to what are already the world’s highest ministerial salaries. Continue readi...

No foreign soldiers: Japan shuts down proposal to fix military shortfall

No foreign soldiers: Japan shuts down proposal to fix military shortfall

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By 2045, Japan’s Self-Defence Forces (SDF) could shrink to 130,000 personnel – nearly half today’s strength. But Tokyo has already ruled out one think tank’s controversial fix: recruiting foreign nationals. The proposal formed part of a report written by a panel of senior former defence bureaucrats and military chiefs, released by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation on September 2. It attracted widespre...

US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war escalates

US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war escalates

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Trump responds after Canada imposes $20bn in retaliatory tariffs and Canadian PM vows to diversify trade abroadThe US is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada, the White House said on Tuesday, as the trade war between the two neighbors and longtime allies escalates.The ban will take effect in three weeks and comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $...

US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war with longtime ally escalates

US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war with longtime ally escalates

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The measure comes as Canada imposes $20bn in retaliatory tariffs and Canadian prime minister Mark Carney vows to reduce his country’s economic dependence on the USThe US is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada, the White House said Tuesday, as the trade war between the two neighbors and longtime allies escalates.The ban will take effect in three weeks and co...

Missouri congressional maps thrown into chaos after conflicting court rulings

Missouri congressional maps thrown into chaos after conflicting court rulings

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Federal judge says old maps cannot be used in November election, hours after supreme court blocked redrawn maps A federal judge in Missouri on Tuesday temporarily prevented the state from using its old congressional maps in the November midterm elections, hours after the supreme court declined to intervene, the latest twist in a legal back-and-forth playing out less than two months before the midt...

Politics live: Australia to impose ‘targeted measures’ against Israeli settler violence but no ‘blanket-style import ban’

Politics live: Australia to impose ‘targeted measures’ against Israeli settler violence but no ‘blanket-style import ban’

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Follow the day’s news liveAlbanese dismisses concerns over powers in digital duty of care billAnthony Albanese says the Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, is being “disingenuous” over his criticisms that the communications minister, Anika Wells, will have too much power under the new digital duty of care legislation.The eSafety commissioner will of course provide the advice, but Matt Canavan actually...