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Albanese hints at deal on gambling and says ‘absolutely false’ that sports betting is country’s major gambling addiction – as it happened

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLegislation forcing tech companies to pay for Australian journalism to be introducedThe government will today introduce its legislation forcing tech companies to pay for journalism in Australia after making a series of 11th-hour changes and reaching an agreement with the Coalition.That obligation to enter into at lea...

Malawi shock Algeria and Cameroon beat Morocco to reach WAFCON final

Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final after respective wins over Algeria and Morocco.

Met police incapable of change, says mother of murdered sisters after Simon Levy case

Mina Smallman, whose daughters were killed in north London park in 2020, says force ‘decides who matters’The Metropolitan police does not take all cases of violence against women seriously and “decides who matters”, the mother of two murdered women has said.Mina Smallman, whose daughters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman were killed in a north London park in 2020, also said Britain’s biggest police ...

Mother of one of Alan Jones’s alleged victims told him ‘I should have protected you’, court hears

Complainant J’s mother asked son if former broadcaster ever touched him, high-profile trial told Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe mother of one of Alan Jones’s alleged victims has told the court she apologised to her son for not protecting him after he disclosed the broadcaster had sexually touched him when he was ...

Colorado city uses 15-minute water data from smart meters to catch illegal lawn watering

Tokyo issues angry response as Putin makes his first visit to the disputed Kuril islands

The four contested islands, seized by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the end of the conflict, providing strategic military bases to the Kremlin, coupled with their rich mineral deposits and fishing grounds.

Twitch faces backlash over Amazon using content to train AI

Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.

Colombia: "scene of horror" as Pereira rescuers search rubble

Colombia's earthquake death toll rose to 265 in Pereira by 12 August 2026, with almost 500 still missing. Rescuers described scenes of horror as the critical 72-hour survival window closed.

73 years later, Cape Cod removes barrier blocking native trout’s return

If vivid dreams leave you exhausted, experts say the problem may not be the dreams but disruptions that prevent deep sleep

Feeling fatigued after dreaming is often linked to disrupted sleep patterns, especially during REM phases. During REM, the brain remains highly engaged, which prevents achieving deeper rest. If dreams are recalled, it signals that you woke while dreaming, interrupting the crucial restorative stages of sleep. This interference obstructs clearing adenosine, a natural sleep-inducing byproduct, making...

Messi plays in Inter Miami defeat by Leon only hours after retirement hint

Argentina star Lionel Messi hinted at retirement on Wednesday before featuring in Inter Miami's defeat by Leon.

Lawmakers flag gaps in proposed building management rules after Tai Po fire

Hong Kong lawmakers have warned of potential loopholes that bid-riggers can still exploit despite a government proposal to tighten proxy votes, owner attendance at renovation meetings and other oversight issues in its review of building maintenance rules after the Tai Po fire. Their warnings on Thursday coincided with the announcement of a second round of raids by the Competition Commission in con...

Lawmakers flag gaps in proposed changes to building management rules after Tai Po fire

Hong Kong lawmakers have warned of implementation challenges in a government proposal to tighten proxy votes and owner attendance at renovation meetings as part of a broader move to strengthen oversight of building maintenance after the Tai Po fire. Their warnings on Thursday coincided with the announcement of a second round of raids by the Competition Commission pertaining to a bid-rigging case i...

Israeli strikes in south Lebanon a ‘violation of international law’: PM

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam rejects Israel's claim that villages destroyed in southern Lebanon were military sites.

Why is ICE under fire over its $20 million electric shock-glove plan?

Indian actor's video with endangered gibbon sparks investigation

A deleted video of Tamil star Vikram cuddling an endangered gibbon has triggered an inquiry into how the animal entered India.

Palestinian women in Gaza face legal hurdles in divorce struggles

Amid legal struggles, Gaza women opt for quicker divorces, sacrificing rights to escape prolonged court battles.

Bragg says lower-income earners should accept substandard housing as colleagues rebuke his migration target

Angus Taylor cautions NSW senator for diverging from policy in National Press Club speech as Nationals warn against changes to working holiday visasFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAndrew Bragg has agreed that lower-income Australians should accept poorly built housing in a bid to boost the number of dwellings built na...

‘They destroyed us’: Palestinian family sleeps in the open after demolition

Palestinian family's home demolished despite court order, leaving them homeless under sweltering heat in the West Bank.

Which way for EU enlargement? Brussels faces moment of truth over bloc's expansion

EU enlargement is set to face its moment of truth in the coming months as Montenegro and Albania near membership, Ukraine and Moldova advance, and Brussels weighs reforms needed to absorb a bigger, more complex Union.

Hikers in awe as solar eclipse turns sky red over French Pyrenees

Hikers and astronomers gathered at France’s Pic du Midi to watch the solar eclipse from the Pyrenees. Clouds partly obscured the event, but visitors described the experience as peaceful, poetic and “magical”.

Three private school students charged after alleged sexual assault of 14-year-old girl in Sydney’s east

The three teenagers are students at Scots College, one of Sydney’s oldest all-boys’ private schoolsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree students from a Sydney boys’ private school have been charged with sexual assault offences in relation to the alleged assault of a teenage girl.Police launched an investigation after...

'The best night of my life' Travis Kelce shares first thoughts on intimate wedding to Taylor Swift

American footballer Travis Kelce has revealed his feelings about becoming one with Taylor Swift in his first comments on his secretive marriage to the pop sensation.

Twitch users can block Amazon from using content for AI

Fans of the streaming platform criticised Twitch for letting Amazon use their content for AI training.

Minnesota church closes after 70 years, gives $600,000 to nonprofits and supports housing

St. Mark's United Church of Christ closed after seven decades due to declining membership. The congregation distributed approximately $600,000 among 21 local nonprofits. A substantial gift of $115,000 went to Loaves & Fishes for meal provision. The church property will be redeveloped into affordable housing units for the community. This act ensures the church's legacy continues through sup...