Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statement
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Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statement

Former leader shows support for new Victorian premier while paying tribute to Jacinta AllanFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer premier Daniel Andrews has thrown his support behind the Victoria’s new Labor leader, Ben Carroll, saying he has what it takes to win November’s state election.In a rare public statement on...

‘Dodged a bullet’: inflation eases to 3.8%, reducing chances of interest rate rise for Australia’s mortgage holders
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‘Dodged a bullet’: inflation eases to 3.8%, reducing chances of interest rate rise for Australia’s mortgage holders

ABS data shows inflation still too high but tracking lower than anticipatedAustralian mortgage-holders have “dodged a bullet’, with the Reserve Bank now less likely to hike rates next month after new data showed inflation unexpectedly eased to 3.8%, in the year to June, from 4%.The hotly anticipated consumer price report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics had been seen by some economists as ...

‘Race against time’: Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing
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‘Race against time’: Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing

Military mobilises thousands of personnel after quake on southern Kyushu island that registered a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale At least 13 people were killed when a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, injuring hundreds and knocking out power and water to tens of thousands.“There are people who are still waiting to be rescued, and it’s a race against time,...

イオンモール熊本で爆発 警察が映像公開 2人死亡1人心肺停止

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震度7の揺れを観測した熊本県では、地震のあとの午後6時ごろ嘉島町のショッピングセンター「イオンモール熊本」で爆発が起きました。熊本県によりますと、29日午前4時までに建物から8人が救助されましたが、2人が死亡し、1人が心肺停止の状態になっているということです。

熊本 日本製紙の工場 2人心肺停止9人安否不明

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総務省消防庁によりますと、震度6強の揺れを観測し、煙突が崩落するなどの被害が出た熊本県八代市の日本製紙の八代工場では、午後10時までに、地元の消防から「救助が必要な人が9人いる」という報告が寄せられたということです。熊本県によりますと、この地震で、煙突が崩落するなどの被害が出た熊本県八代市の日本製紙の八代工場では、2人が心肺停止の状態で見つかったということです。県によりますと、ほかに安否がわからない人が9人いるということです。

【映像配信】熊本 日本製紙の工場 2人心肺停止9人安否不明

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総務省消防庁によりますと、震度6強の揺れを観測し、煙突が崩落するなどの被害が出た熊本県八代市の日本製紙の八代工場では、午後10時までに、地元の消防から「救助が必要な人が9人いる」という報告が寄せられたということです。熊本県によりますと、この地震で、煙突が崩落するなどの被害が出た熊本県八代市の日本製紙の八代工場では、2人が心肺停止の状態で見つかったということです。県によりますと、ほかに安否がわからない人が9人いるということです。

【映像配信予定】熊本 日本製紙の工場 2人心肺停止9人安否不明

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総務省消防庁によりますと、震度6強の揺れを観測し、煙突が崩落するなどの被害が出た熊本県八代市の日本製紙の八代工場では、午後10時までに、地元の消防から「救助が必要な人が9人いる」という報告が寄せられたということです。熊本県によりますと、この地震で、煙突が崩落するなどの被害が出た熊本県八代市の日本製紙の八代工場では、2人が心肺停止の状態で見つかったということです。県によりますと、ほかに安否がわからない人が9人いるということです。

Australia news live: fears for sea lions after Kangaroo Island bird flu detection; Icac hears of ‘shit sheet’ on former NSW Liberal minister’s alleged affair

Australia news live: fears for sea lions after Kangaroo Island bird flu detection; Icac hears of ‘shit sheet’ on former NSW Liberal minister’s alleged affair

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Follow updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSpecially designed Airbus completes marathon 24-hour flight before joining Qantas fleetA specially modified Airbus A350 plane touched down in France Tuesday after a record 24-hour test flight from Australia, ahead of it joining Qantas’s fleet next year, Agency France-Presse reports. Continue reading...

熊本 日本製紙の工場 2人心肺停止 9人安否不明

NHK World •

総務省消防庁によりますと、震度6強の揺れを観測し、煙突が崩落するなどの被害が出た熊本県八代市の日本製紙の八代工場では、午後10時までに、地元の消防から「救助が必要な人が9人いる」という報告が寄せられたということです。熊本県によりますと、この地震で、煙突が崩落するなどの被害が出た熊本県八代市の日本製紙の八代工場では、2人が心肺停止の状態で見つかったということです。県によりますと、ほかに安否がわからない人が9人いるということです。

【29日】熊本 震度7 同程度の地震に1週間ほど注意を

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28日に熊本県熊本地方でマグニチュード7.1の大地震が発生して熊本県の宇城市と氷川町で震度7の揺れを観測し、熊本県では大きな被害が出ています。その後も震度5弱を観測する地震が3回発生するなど地震活動が活発になっていて、気象庁は、今後1週間ほどは最大震度7程度の地震に注意するよう呼びかけています。熊本県では、29日、厳しい暑さが予想されていて、復旧作業などの際は熱中症対策を心がけてください。

Oman proposes Gulf-backed voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Oman proposes Gulf-backed voluntary fees to use Hormuz

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Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states for managing the Strait of Hormuz. This proposal includes collecting voluntary fees for ships utilizing the vital waterway. Iran has yet to respond to the Omani proposals for trade disruption resolution. The plan aims to avoid sole Iranian control and make fees voluntary. Gulf Cooperation Council ministers met to discuss waterway safety...

Italy's fertility rate falls to 80-year low: Report

Italy's fertility rate falls to 80-year low: Report

Times of India •

Italy's birth rate fell nearly four percent last year, reaching a historic low. The fertility rate dropped to 1.14 children per woman, a significant decline. Economic pressures and a lack of support for working mothers contributed to this trend. This rate is far below the 2.1 needed for a stable population. Motherhood desires clash with job insecurity and high living costs.

New chapter in reading: AI companion tools let readers chat with books

New chapter in reading: AI companion tools let readers chat with books

Times of India •

New artificial intelligence tools now let readers ask questions directly to books. These innovative platforms offer e-books and audiobooks alongside AI chatbots for immediate answers. Companies like Sinai.ai and Amazon's Audible are developing these interactive reading experiences. However, copyright and author compensation remain significant unresolved issues for these tools. Some platforms are e...

US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions bill that would give Trump new tariff powers – as it happened

US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions bill that would give Trump new tariff powers – as it happened

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Despite resounding 86-to-12 vote, Democratic aide warns bill gives president unchecked discretion to waive sanctions and impose tariffs. This blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailTrump’s meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, set for 9:30am ET on Tuesday, will be closed to the media, the New York Times is reporting.The meeting is expected to be much more cordial ...

Man dies, 78 people evacuated after fire breaks out at Hong Kong village house

Man dies, 78 people evacuated after fire breaks out at Hong Kong village house

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A man was killed and nearly 80 people were forced to evacuate after a fire broke out at a village house in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Authorities said they were alerted at around 4.30am to a blaze at a metal house in Ling Shan Tsuen in Fanling. Police said some electrical wires were spotted burning when rescuers arrived at the scene. Seventy-eight people, in addition to four dogs and cats, were evacu...

HSBC to relocate senior executive to Hong Kong amid pivot to Asia: sources

HSBC to relocate senior executive to Hong Kong amid pivot to Asia: sources

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HSBC Holdings will relocate its group chief people and governance officer, Aileen Taylor, from London to Hong Kong later this year, as the lender doubles down on expanding its Hong Kong and Asia operations, according to sources at the bank. A source told the South China Morning Post that an internal decision to relocate Taylor to Hong Kong had already been made, as part of a push to strengthen the...

US envoy Gor to visit Bangladesh as Dhaka deepens ties with Beijing

US envoy Gor to visit Bangladesh as Dhaka deepens ties with Beijing

Times of India •

US special envoy Sergio Gor will visit Bangladesh on July 30. He will meet Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and the foreign minister. This visit follows Prime Minister Rahman's recent tour of China. The US seeks understanding of Bangladesh's foreign policy priorities. Washington remains concerned over China's economic corridor proposal.

Australia news live: inflation eases to 3.8%, reducing chance of rate hike; Icac hears of ‘shit sheet’ on former NSW Liberal minister

Australia news live: inflation eases to 3.8%, reducing chance of rate hike; Icac hears of ‘shit sheet’ on former NSW Liberal minister

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Follow updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSpecially designed Airbus completes marathon 24-hour flight before joining Qantas fleetA specially modified Airbus A350 plane touched down in France Tuesday after a record 24-hour test flight from Australia, ahead of it joining Qantas’s fleet next year, Agency France-Presse reports. Continue reading...

熊本 震度7 その後も地震活動活発 同程度の地震1週間ほど注意

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28日に熊本県熊本地方でマグニチュード7.1の大地震が発生して熊本県の宇城市と氷川町で震度7の揺れを観測し、熊本県では大きな被害が出ています。その後も震度5弱を観測する地震が3回発生するなど地震活動が活発になっていて、気象庁は、今後1週間ほどは最大震度7程度の地震に注意するよう呼びかけています。熊本県では、29日、厳しい暑さが予想されていて、復旧作業などの際は熱中症対策を心がけてください。

イオンモール熊本で爆発 地震でガス漏れか 2人死亡1人心肺停止

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震度7の揺れを観測した熊本県では、地震のあとの午後6時ごろ嘉島町のショッピングセンター「イオンモール熊本」で爆発が起きました。熊本県によりますと、29日午前4時までに建物から8人が救助されましたが、2人が死亡し、1人が心肺停止の状態になっているということです。

US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols

US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols

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The United States has released a rare photo of the American and Taiwanese coastguards operating together at sea, as Beijing expands maritime law enforcement in waters east of the island. The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) – the de facto US embassy in Taipei – posted the undated image on social media on Tuesday, saying the two sides were coordinating on search, rescue, disaster relief and marit...