10 injured as minibus, water tanker collide in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong district
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10 injured as minibus, water tanker collide in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong district

At least 10 people have been injured after a minibus collided with a water tanker in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong district. Police said on Monday that they received a report of a traffic accident at 12.21pm, near the Yue Man Square Public Transport Terminal, involving a minibus and a truck. The force said two male and eight female passengers in the minibus were injured. The Fire Services Department said ...

A church, a Jesus statue and a border wall: Inside Trump's latest land acquisition battle
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A church, a Jesus statue and a border wall: Inside Trump's latest land acquisition battle

The US government seeks land for a border wall near Mount Cristo Rey. This sacred site is a pilgrimage destination for thousands of faithful people. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces opposes the land acquisition and wall construction. Church officials argue the wall infringes upon religious freedom and desecrates the holy place. A legal battle is underway as the government pursues eminent d...

Uganda begins emergency food handouts after 19 die from hunger

Uganda begins emergency food handouts after 19 die from hunger

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Government move follows months of drought and crop failures in Karamoja, with 1.5m people facing malnutritionUganda has launched emergency food relief distribution after at least 19 deaths from hunger were reported in an area of prolonged drought in the east of the country.A crisis has been building in the Karamoja region of Uganda as crops have failed without the season’s expected rains, leaving ...

‘They’re anxious about everything’: life for young people seeking work in Dudley and Lewisham

‘They’re anxious about everything’: life for young people seeking work in Dudley and Lewisham

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Challenges vary from poor transport links to high numbers of people flocking to the area looking for workWhen 19-year-old Dejanae set her online job search criteria for the local area, she was shocked at how few options came back. She studied animal science in college but is struggling to find work in the West Midlands.“It’s hard. You put Dudley, but it’s mainly jobs outside Dudley that come up be...

Baby goat falls after suddenly freezing mid-jump; an inherited muscle condition explains why

Baby goat falls after suddenly freezing mid-jump; an inherited muscle condition explains why

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Fainting goats do not actually faint. Also known as myotonic goats, they have a rare inherited muscle condition called myotonia congenita that causes their muscles to become temporarily stiff when they are startled. The breed is valued for its heavy muscling, meat production, strong maternal instincts and ability to thrive on forage-based farming, making it much more than its unusual behaviour.

Protesters launch high court challenge to Queensland ban on ‘from the river to the sea’

Protesters launch high court challenge to Queensland ban on ‘from the river to the sea’

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Exclusive: Lawsuit filed on behalf of seven protesters alleges ban amounts to ‘a direct, content-based restriction’ on speech, effectively targeting pro-Palestine movementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA group of pro-Palestine protesters have launched a high court challenge to a Queensland law banning the slogan “fro...

Australia news live: comedian who hosted Albanese’s ‘shag, marry, date’ interview says it was ‘moment taken out of context’

Australia news live: comedian who hosted Albanese’s ‘shag, marry, date’ interview says it was ‘moment taken out of context’

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Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat you need to know about today’s AusAlert testIt’s also well worth watching this video of Guardian Australia’s community affairs reporter Adeshola Ore’s interview with Barnaby Joyce about Armidale’s refugee resettlement program and One Nation’s policy positions on immigration.One Nation’s policy is that immigra...

Oil price slides as US and Iran pause fire; cancer treatments help AstraZeneca beat profit forecasts – business live

Oil price slides as US and Iran pause fire; cancer treatments help AstraZeneca beat profit forecasts – business live

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Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsYet another company has been picked off London’s stock exchange this morning: DCC Energy has agreed to a £5.75bn takeover by private equity investors KKR and Energy Capital Partners.Shareholders in the FTSE 100 energy distributor will receive £65.25 per share ‌in cash, a proposed ‌final dividend of 147.22p per share, and a potential payment...

The former military chief aiming to unseat Netanyahu in Israel

The former military chief aiming to unseat Netanyahu in Israel

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As Israel heads into a fiercely contested general election on October 27, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot’s rise comes at a pivotal moment in Israeli politics, with the election widely viewed as a referendum on the long-serving premier’s leadership in the violent aftermath of Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack o...

For a few seconds, AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas – but some didn’t get the alert at all

For a few seconds, AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas – but some didn’t get the alert at all

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Federal government touts emergency warning alert test as a success and says no approach works 100% of the timeA blaring emergency warning alert Australians had been warned about was anti-climactic for some – and totally missed by others.Almost every phone in the country, alongside some smartwatches and tablets, was supposed to let off a loud noise at about 2pm AEST and receive a pop-up notificatio...

Quote of the day by Dave Bautista: "I'm a poor kid from the streets. What I've been able to achieve has really just been through hard work and…" - an inspiring lesson on resilience, self-belief and turning adversity into achievement

Quote of the day by Dave Bautista: "I'm a poor kid from the streets. What I've been able to achieve has really just been through hard work and…" - an inspiring lesson on resilience, self-belief and turning adversity into achievement

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Dave Bautista highlights his humble beginnings and the hard work behind his success. He stresses that personal circumstances do not dictate future achievements. Bautista faced significant rejection before finding acting roles in Hollywood. His career shift from wrestling to acting took considerable time and effort. The actor encourages pursuing dreams despite obstacles and doubts.

US pauses Iran attacks after Trump advised to halt bombing

US pauses Iran attacks after Trump advised to halt bombing

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Top military officials say campaign has reached its limit of effectiveness and warn of dwindling stocks of munitionsThe US has paused strikes on Iran for a third night as top military officials advised Donald Trump to halt his bombing campaign, and diplomatic negotiations have continued to avoid a return to all-out war.Oil prices fell on Monday as markets responded to the pause in combat. Continue...

Paddleboarder who rescued woman from Coogee shark attack wins world title in record time

Paddleboarder who rescued woman from Coogee shark attack wins world title in record time

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Charlie Verco, who rescued Leah Stewart in June, is ‘stoked’ to claim his fourth championship in HawaiiThe Australian paddleboarder Charlie Verco has claimed his fourth world championship in Hawaii in record time – weeks after he rescued a Sydney woman who was attacked by a great white shark.The 25-year-old crossed the line in the gruelling 52km Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard race in 4 hours, 18 minu...

Australia’s far-right Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racism case

Australia’s far-right Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racism case

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A popular far-right Australian politician failed on Monday to overturn a racial vilification finding that was handed down after she told a Muslim senator to go back to Pakistan. Senator Pauline Hanson has emerged as one of Australia’s most popular politicians, wooing voters with calls for strict immigration curbs, mass deportations of “illegal migrants” and enhanced free speech protections. Hanson...