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At least six people killed in Ukrainian missile attack on Russia’s Belgorod

Overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine kill two people and injure 19.

JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banks

Billionaire CEO of world’s biggest bank says any windfall tax on sector’s bumper profits could harm jobs in the CityJamie Dimon, the boss of the US bank JP Morgan, has urged John Healey not to use his first budget as chancellor to increase taxes on banks’ bumper profits.Speculation has been growing that a windfall tax could be imposed on UK lenders to fund Andy Burnham’s cost of living agenda, wit...

Canavan and Joyce attend anti-abortion rally and back controversial bill – as it happened

This blog is now closedLabor pledges opt-out register for online gambling ads akin to Do Not Call register for spam callsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHume says housing the ‘best indicator of economic security’ in retirement over superThe deputy Liberal leader, Jane Hume says the Coalition will reconsider whether Australians should be able to access more of their super...

After 25 years at Adobe, engineer laid off; now he is a driver

A senior software engineer with twenty-five years at Adobe was laid off last year. He struggled to find new tech employment for a year after his dismissal. This led him to pursue a new career as a school bus driver for his local district. While his new role pays less, he finds contentment and supportive colleagues. His experience highlights challenges faced by experienced tech professionals in the...

Who is Hasan Piker – and why are some Australian conservatives outraged about his return to the ABC?

The leftwing commentator has been invited to appear on the Planet America program on Monday nightThe ABC is set to air the return of its Planet America program on Monday night as the US midterm elections gain steam, with a new episode featuring the leftwing commentator Hasan Piker.Host John Barron said the episode will focus on the “rise of Democratic socialists and the populist left”, with Piker ...

Who is Hasan Piker – and why are some conservatives outraged about his return to the ABC?

The leftwing commentator has been invited to appear on the Planet America program in Australia on Monday nightThe ABC is set to air the return of its Planet America program on Monday night as the US midterm elections gain steam, with a new episode featuring the leftwing commentator Hasan Piker.Host John Barron said the episode will focus on the “rise of Democratic socialists and the populist left”...

An 18-year-old construction worker in Belgium uncovered a €9 million gold hoard

Europe wildfires: German border town partially evacuated but France blaze stabilised

A historically hot summer on the planet's fastest-warming continent has contributed to the deaths of thousands of people and increased the risk of wildfires, with blazes periodically sweeping through parched landscapes.

Wildfires rage in France and Greece as Belgium tackles enormous blaze – Europe live

Wildfire thought to be largest in Belgium’s history creeps closer to German border prompting evacuationsBelgium’s King Philippe will visit the area affected by what is believed to be the largest wildfire in the country’s history this morning, after a weekend of intense firefighting in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve.The fire has been raging since Friday afternoon, burning more than 3,000 hectares...

All Malaysia Airlines pilots pass drug tests following Jakarta arrest

All pilots working for flag carrier Malaysia Airlines tested negative for drugs, owner Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said on Monday, adding that its cabin crew would be tested next. The mandatory screening process was ⁠ordered after a Malaysian Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia on drug trafficking charges on July 28. Authorities found 26kg (57lbs) of the mind-altering drug MDMA in his lugga...

California student turned pickleball fundraiser for St. Jude into a sports platform that raised more than $90,000

Olivia Shekou has successfully generated over ninety thousand dollars through her innovative sports philanthropy platform, known as Netting Miracles. Her initiative empowers students to spearhead fundraising events. Currently, she is gearing up for an exciting new fundraiser aimed at helping women and children in Uganda, scheduled to take place at Flyte Racquet Club in San Rafael. Her platform has...

Deadline for wider U.S.-Iran deal about to expire amid stalemate

The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to reach a wider deal and re-open the Strait of Hormuz expires Monday with no deal in sight.

A temple stampede and a hotel fire in eastern India kill 14 and injure several

Seven devotees were killed and more than a dozen injured in a stampede at a Hindu temple in eastern India's Bihar state

Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote

The authorities allege they were involved in an insurrection plot but the leading opposition candidate says there was an attempt on his life.

Teacher leads 2,800 students in 29-year effort to restore New Zealand coast

Retired teacher Janet Pottinger spent 29 years helping Buller High School students restore native vegetation at Tauranga Bay and Cape Foulwind in New Zealand. Since 1997, around 2,800 students have planted 12,425 native plants across 108 trips. The project has transformed former grassland into habitat supporting birds, seals, lizards and other native wildlife.

California startup JetZero is building a $3 billion aircraft that promises to cut fuel consumption by 50%, carry 250 passengers

JetZero is unveiling a cutting-edge 'manta ray' aircraft aimed at revolutionizing the future of commercial aviation. This groundbreaking design is expected to yield impressive fuel savings and significantly lower emissions. With a full-scale prototype scheduled to take flight by 2027, Japan Airlines is on board to provide operational insights, paving the way for expected commercial operations in t...

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia to deepen strategic ties with Moscow

The head of Myanmar’s military-backed government embarked on an official visit to Russia to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin

After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America

The Trump administration says it is seeking to expand its lethal campaign of bombing boats off Latin America’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts onto land

Victorian teachers are to be the best paid in Australia. A union rebellion helped seal the deal

Salaries will rise 28.3% to 32.4% over four years, an outcome partly shaped by a rank-and-file rebellion within the Australian Education UnionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s school teachers are set to become the highest paid in the country, after accepting the state government’s latest pay and conditions of...

Belgium races to tame huge wildfire 'spreading towards Germany'

Firefighters battle the advancing flames in eastern Belgium as thick smoke and difficult terrain complicate efforts to contain the blaze.

Kushner meets Israeli PM Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza peace plan

The meeting comes two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan, which Netanyahu has refused to support, insisting any settlement must ensure the group is "genuinely disarmed."

Kushner to meet Israeli PM Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza peace plan

The meeting comes two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan, which Netanyahu has refused to support, insisting any settlement must ensure the group is "genuinely disarmed."

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Australian news live: Canavan and Joyce attend anti-abortion rally and back controversial bill; Rinehart owns $1.5bn of SpaceX shares

Nationals leader welcomes introduction of bill experts call hurtful and misleading. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHume says housing the ‘best indicator of economic security’ in retirement over superThe deputy Liberal leader, Jane Hume says the Coalition will reconsider whether Australians should be able to access more of their superannuation bal...