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Hundreds of Australians, including war veterans, are being buried in unmarked communal graves
Exclusive: Guardian Australia investigation reveals state governments use shared graves to bury those deemed too poor to pay for funerals. ‘It’s unspeakable,’ one relative saysFind more from the Unmarked graves investigation hereGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVietnam veterans, rough sleepers and other impoverished Australians are being buried in unmarked communal graves...
OpenAI executive Jason Kwon to face grilling at parliament about AI hacking Australians’ private data
Unions, employer groups, banks and industry experts will appear at the four-day hearings along with OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft and GoogleGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastOpenAI must explain how they will stop their models from inappropriately accessing Australian data, the Labor chair of the parliament’s committee on artificial intelligence has warned, ahead of federal ...
Australian leaders condemn pro-Palestine vigils planned for 7 October anniversary amid Jewish commemorations
Peak Jewish bodies organise ceremonies on third anniversary of attacks that triggered conflict in which 74,000 Palestinians have been killedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJewish Australians will mark the third anniversary of the 7 October attacks on Wednesday as Labor state governments condemn pro-Palestinian vigils to be held the same day.Peak Jewish bodies have organi...
OpenAI must explain action taken to stop AI hacking Australians’ private data, chair of federal inquiry says
Unions, employer groups, banks and industry experts will appear at the four-day hearings along with OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft and GoogleGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastOpenAI must explain how they will stop their models from inappropriately accessing Australian data, the Labor chair of the parliament’s committee on artificial intelligence has warned, ahead of federal ...
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Spain: 'Mini-hurricane' kills at least two people in Catalonia
Two people have died and another is missing after heavy rains and flooding in Spain's Catalonia region, authorities said on Sunday.
Artist calls in lawyers after Tories use his Burnham portrait without consent
Stanley Chow’s cartoon was put on water bottles at party conference with the slogan ‘Bottler Burnham’An artist is considering legal action after the Conservative party used his cartoon to mock Andy Burnham.Stanley Chow, a Manchester-based illustrator who works for the New Yorker magazine, created a cartoon of the prime minister for campaign material in the Makerfield byelection earlier in June. Co...
Hero passengers on the terrifying FlyDubai flight detail how they saved the plane
The passengers who rushed the cockpit on the FlyDubai plane headed to Tel Aviv that was allegedly hijacked by its co-pilot spoke with Matt Gutman, detailing the ordeal.
Man caught with 300 tortoises and 77 parrots bound for Malta at Sicilian port
Italian police say Maltese citizen under investigation for smuggling after animals found packed in carA Maltese man is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly attempting to transport 300 tortoises and 77 parrots from Sicily to Malta.The animals were found packed into a car near the boarding area for a Malta-bound catamaran during an inspection at the Sicilian port of Pozzallo, the local unit...
Trump’s former press secretary Karoline Leavitt to join Fox News
Youngest press secretary in White House history left earlier this year after the birth of her second childKaroline Leavitt, who stepped down as White House press secretary in August, is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor, according to the New York Times, citing a network announcement.Leavitt, 29, who was the youngest press secretary in White House history, left the administration after the ...
Authorities investigate viral drone footage of National Day fireworks display
Hong Kong aviation authorities are investigating suspected illegal drone flying over Victoria Harbour during last week’s National Day fireworks display, after privately shot footage of the show went viral online. The footage drew the attention of local internet users after a mainland visitor, who came to Hong Kong during the “golden week” holiday, posted clips of the 23-minute display on his socia...
Authorities investigate viral drone footage during National Day fireworks display
Hong Kong aviation authorities are investigating suspected illegal drone flying over Victoria Harbour during last week’s National Day fireworks display, after privately shot footage of the show went viral online. The footage drew the attention of local internet users after a mainland visitor, who came to Hong Kong during the “golden week” holiday, posted clips of the 23-minute display on his socia...
Samoa prime minister apologises after Nazi salute video surfaces
Samoa PM has apologised after a video of him resurfaced, showing him leading a Nazi salute and saying ‘Heil Hitler'.
Samoa Prime Minister apologises after Nazi salute video surfaces
Samoa PM has apologised after a video of him resurfaced, showing him leading a Nazi salute and saying ‘Heil Hitler'.
Middle East oil exports reportedly topped pre-war levels last month: data
Persian Gulf oil exporters topped pre-war levels for about half of September, shipping data showed on Monday, though attacks on tankers continue to cloud the outlook.
This new Japanese walking trail connects six cities across 320 kilometres
Japan’s longest loop trail is now fully open. Spread across 320 kilometres, the Hitachinokuni Long Trail takes hikers through mountains, rural villages, waterfalls, beaches and historic ruins.
Pennsylvania couple accidentally bought an 1830s house for $460,000; 5 years and $300,000 later, it is 85% complete
A Pennsylvania couple, Tyler and Lauren Bouldin, bought an abandoned stone house at an auction for $460,000. They faced numerous challenges during renovations, including structural issues and rising costs due to the pandemic. The couple decided to shift their approach to reuse materials and take on more work themselves. After about five years of work, the renovations are approximately 85% complete...
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo list $7M Tennessee home after divorce
Country singer Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, and Bunnie Xo are selling their Tennessee home. They finalized their divorce settlement earlier this year, transferring ownership of the property to Bunnie Xo. The mansion sits on nearly 10 acres and was built in 2022, with an asking price of around $7 million.
US supreme court to hear big oil’s bid to block climate damage lawsuits
Court starts new term hearing Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil’s attempt to stop lawsuits at state levelThe US supreme court begins its new nine-month term hearing arguments Monday in a high-stakes case in whichbig oil companies are attempting to strike a fatal blow against lawsuits that seek to hold them accountable for the climate crisis.In Suncor Energy versus the County Commissioners of Boulder Co...
VAT hike: Canal+ threatens to reduce its support for cinema
As the government drafts its 2027 budget, Canal+ is alarmed by a planned doubling of VAT on pay-TV. Boss Maxime Saada may slash film spending, threatening a sector it heavily bankrolls.
VAT hike: Canal+ threatens to cut its support for cinema
As the government drafts its 2027 budget, Canal+ is alarmed at plans to double VAT on pay TV. Boss Maxime Saada threatens to cut film funding, endangering a sector the group still largely bankrolls.
VAT rise: Canal+ threatens to cut its support for cinema
As the government drafts its 2027 budget, Canal+ is alarmed by a planned VAT doubling on pay TV and its boss Maxime Saada says film spending may be cut, endangering a sector it still funds.
VAT rise: Canal+ threatens to scale back support for cinema
As the government prepares its 2027 budget, Canal+ is alarmed at plans to double VAT on pay TV. Boss Maxime Saada warns he may slash the group's film spending, threatening a sector where Canal+ is still a key funder.
Pentagon pulls all bombers from U.K. air base after security incident
The U.S. military removed all of its bombers from the RAF Fairford base in the U.K. following a security incident last month, officials said Sunday. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Yemen forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Saudi allies pledge troops
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha, the government said, pushing the Iran-backed Houthis out of most of the areas they seized last month. In response, the Houthis said they had attacked key locations in Saudi Arabia including the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an Aramco...
Yemen forces rout Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb as Saudi allies pledge troops
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha, the government said, pushing the Iran-backed Houthis out of most of the areas they seized last month. In response, the Houthis said they had attacked key locations in Saudi Arabia including the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an Aramco...
Saudi-backed forces rout Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb as allies activate defence pact
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha, the government said, pushing the Iran-backed Houthis out of most of the areas they seized last month. In response, the Houthis said they had attacked key locations in Saudi Arabia including the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an Aramco...
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha, the government said, pushing the Iran-backed Houthis out of most of the areas they seized last month. In response, the Houthis said they had attacked key locations in Saudi Arabia including the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an Aramco...