Australia news live: Barnaby Joyce defends Pauline Hanson’s meeting with Tommy Robinson; meth use surges in workplace drug use survey
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Australia news live: Barnaby Joyce defends Pauline Hanson’s meeting with Tommy Robinson; meth use surges in workplace drug use survey

One Nation MP says the media should be prepared to interview far-right activist. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMichelle Rowland says mandatory minimum standards for datacentres don’t apply to existing developmentsThe attorney general, Michelle Rowland, told ABC News that mandatory minimum standards for datacentres would apply to new developments...

Blake Neff blasts Candace Owens’ ‘Russian spy project’ claim, questions evidence behind TPUSA allegations
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Blake Neff blasts Candace Owens’ ‘Russian spy project’ claim, questions evidence behind TPUSA allegations

Candace Owens recently questioned alleged Russian and Eastern European connections within Turning Point USA, pointing to attendees at Charlie Kirk’s memorial event and several people linked to the organization. Blake Neff rejected those claims, arguing that Owens was connecting unrelated details without evidence. The allegations remain unverified, and the disagreement has added another public clas...

Search continues for three people missing after Alcatraz boat disaster

Search continues for three people missing after Alcatraz boat disaster

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One person and one dog died after vessel carrying 20 people involved in memorial service capsized in San Francisco BayRescuers were still searching a massive area for three missing people on Wednesday after a boat carrying 20 family members and friends in a memorial service capsized in the cold, fast-moving waters of San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island, authorities said.US Coast Guard captain J...

Ex-US Fed adviser gets 3 years in prison in China secrets case

Ex-US Fed adviser gets 3 years in prison in China secrets case

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A former senior adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was sentenced to more than three years in prison for lying to federal investigators looking into whether he shared confidential data with Chinese intelligence operatives, the Justice Department said. John Harold Rogers, 64, was convicted at trial on February 3 of making false statements to investigators about sharing information on...

Argentina face action after waving Falklands banner

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Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.

Over 100 House Democrats vote to end military aid to Israel in significant rebuke to US ally – US politics live

Over 100 House Democrats vote to end military aid to Israel in significant rebuke to US ally – US politics live

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Democrats were split on the issue, with nearly half of party’s 212-member caucus voting with Republicans to reject the measureSign up for the Breaking News US emailIn his opening statement before senators today, Todd Blanche, said that he is “pleased to testify again today to tell everybody here that we are doing just that-we are keeping America safe”.The nominee for attorney general, who has been...

Former Obama counsel ‘not completely truthful’ in Epstein testimony, Democrats say

Former Obama counsel ‘not completely truthful’ in Epstein testimony, Democrats say

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Lawmakers dubious of answers from Kathryn Ruemmler, whose name appeared thousands of times in released filesDemocrats said Kathryn Ruemmler, who served as White House counsel under Barack Obama, was not “completely truthful” with lawmakers during her Wednesday testimony before the House committee on oversight and reform about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.Ruemmler, who testified as part of the panel...

Argentina stuns England in World Cup semifinal with late comeback

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One of the World Cup's great rivalries ended with one of the World Cup's best comebacks. Argentina scored two goals in seven minutes, stunning England 2-1 in Wednesday's semifinal. Lionel Messi had two assists, including on the winning goal in the final minutes. Nicole Valdes reports.

US launches more Iran strikes, hits oil tanker trying to break Hormuz blockade

US launches more Iran strikes, hits oil tanker trying to break Hormuz blockade

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The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday to curb its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump warned he could widen attacks unless the Islamic republic returned to talks. US Central Command said the strikes began at 1900 GMT and targeted Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels freely transiting the vital wat...

Black doctors in England four times less likely to get training places than white counterparts

Black doctors in England four times less likely to get training places than white counterparts

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For one placement, black applicants had a less than 1 in 100 chance of being offered a place, NHS data showsBlack doctors in England are four times less likely to be offered a training place than their white counterparts, according to analysis.As part of their medical training, doctors across the NHS are able to apply to placements within specific branches of practice such as psychiatry, obstetric...

7/15: CBS Evening News

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Canada wildfires darken U.S. skies, trigger air quality alerts; senators on both sides of the aisle question Todd Blanche's independence.

US hardens AI stance on China as Anthropic calls for extending lead

US hardens AI stance on China as Anthropic calls for extending lead

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Washington is moving to strengthen its artificial intelligence posture towards China, with lawmakers advancing new export control bills and the Trump administration deepening cooperation with leading US AI firms as concerns grow that Beijing is rapidly closing the technological gap. A senior Anthropic executive said on Wednesday that the United States holds a six-to-nine-month lead in frontier AI ...

‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner

‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner

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Banner refers to Falkland Islands conflict in 1982Players celebrate on the pitch with the messageThe Argentina players celebrated their World Cup win over England with a banner saying “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”, making reference to the 1982 Falklands war.Argentina were 1-0 down with five minutes to go of the semi-final in Atlanta but rallied and scored twice in quick succession to reach a secon...

Ukraine defence minister resigns as part of Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle

Ukraine defence minister resigns as part of Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle

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Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced his resignation on Wednesday as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle, stepping down after overseeing a rapid expansion of drone warfare capabilities and military reforms during Russia's full-scale invasion.

きょうも各地で気温上昇 猛烈な暑さに 熱中症対策の徹底を

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16日も北日本から西日本の各地で気温が上がり、猛烈な暑さとなる見込みです。エアコンを適切に使い、こまめに水分補給するなど、熱中症対策を徹底してください。一方、北海道を中心に発達した雨雲がかかり、土砂災害などに十分注意が必要です。

Wagner's disinformation network across Africa: France denies asylum to insider turned whistleblower

Wagner's disinformation network across Africa: France denies asylum to insider turned whistleblower

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For Spotlight, François Picard is pleased to welcome Lea Perruchon, Journalist with Forbidden Stories. She exposes a collision of competing interests: journalism, France's national security and their complex asylum policy. Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo, a former participant in Russia's disinformation campaign in the Central African Republic, turned whistleblower, offered crucial testimony that helped uncov...

米軍 イランに5日連続の攻撃 イラン「国益を最後まで守る」

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アメリカ軍は日本時間の16日朝からイランに対する追加攻撃を開始したと発表しました。一方、イラン側はガリバフ議長が国民向けの声明で「国の安全と国益を最後まで守る覚悟を持たなければならない」と呼びかけ、対抗する姿勢を改めて示しました。