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Australia news live: RBA holds cash rate at 4.35%; PM defends Japan relationship after Coalition question over ‘classless’ melon comment

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTed O’Brien says that just because the Japanese government has downplayed melon-gate, doesn’t mean Anthony Albanese’s gaffe isn’t a “national embarrassment”.We’ve seen reports Japan sent a memo to the government last month suggesting they did not believe the prime minister’s comments about the pair of crown melons h...

Alan Jones trial: alleged victim told brother indecent assaults weren’t ‘too bad’ but involved broadcaster grabbing his penis, court hears

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Former 2GB and 2UE radio host, now 85, has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touchingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn alleged victim of Alan Jones told his older brother, after the broadcaster was arrested, that his indecent assaults weren’t “too bad” but involved Jones grabbing his pen...

RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 4.35% as house prices continue to fall

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

In a widely expected decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia holds interest rate after three consecutive hikesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank has held the cash rate at 4.35% in a widely expected decision despite persistent worries about elevated inflation.The announcement comes amid a steep decline in...

Australia news live: RBA interest rates decision due today; PM defends Japan relationship after Coalition question over ‘classless’ melon comment

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTed O’Brien says that just because the Japanese government has downplayed melon-gate, doesn’t mean Anthony Albanese’s gaffe isn’t a “national embarrassment”.We’ve seen reports Japan sent a memo to the government last month suggesting they did not believe the prime minister’s comments about the pair of crown melons h...

Clover Moore unveils 4,500 sq metre Sydney plaza design after more than 40 years of planning

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Lord mayor says Town Hall Square will be ‘fantastic’ – but business advocate says project’s scale of demolition presents ‘unwanted disruption’Sydneysiders have been given a first glimpse of a new public square set to “unify” the CBD, more 40 years after the project was initially conceived.The City of Sydney on Tuesday released new renders of a plaza that will be built opposite Sydney town hall aft...

Australia news live: RBA interest rates decision due today; Taylor mounts parliamentary attack on Labor’s ‘wicked’ widow tax

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTed O’Brien says that just because the Japanese government has downplayed melon-gate, doesn’t mean Anthony Albanese’s gaffe isn’t a “national embarrassment”.We’ve seen reports Japan sent a memo to the government last month suggesting they did not believe the prime minister’s comments about the pair of crown melons h...

Australia news live: Taylor mounts parliamentary attack on Labor’s ‘wicked’ widow tax; RBA interest rates decision due today

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTed O’Brien says that just because the Japanese government has downplayed melon-gate, doesn’t mean Anthony Albanese’s gaffe isn’t a “national embarrassment”.We’ve seen reports Japan sent a memo to the government last month suggesting they did not believe the prime minister’s comments about the pair of crown melons h...

Trump hid in catering cart to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat – reports

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Elaborate ruse was used to transport president to military flight from Air Force One to return from Nato meetPrompted by an Iranian assassination threat, Donald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey last month when the White House said he was flying aboard ⁠Air Force One, in an extraordinary ruse that involved hiding the president in an airport catering cart, according to reportin...

Australia politics live: five Coalition backbenchers urge Liberals and Nationals to push Labor harder on gambling reform: RBA interest rates decision due today

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Deal between Labor and the Coalition is expected within days. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTed O’Brien says that just because the Japanese government has downplayed melon-gate, doesn’t mean Anthony Albanese’s gaffe isn’t a “national embarrassment”.We’ve seen reports Japan sent a memo to the government last month suggesting they did not believe ...

Native birds in captivity to be vaccinated against H5 bird flu as Australia prepares for more mass mortalities

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Federal government also hopes to vaccinate some wild birds but admits catching them once, let alone twice for both doses, is ‘difficult’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVaccinations against H5 bird flu will be rolled out for Australian native bird species in captivity as the deadly virus continues to spread across the country.The federal agriculture minister, Julie Collin...

Republicans name candidate to replace Chuck Edwards after sexual harassment investigation

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Jennifer Balkcom to face Democrat Jamie Ager in race to represent North Carolina’s 11th congressional districtNorth Carolina Republicans on Monday chose state lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom to replace Chuck Edwards, the incumbent congressman who earlier this month dropped his re-election bid after a US House investigation determined his conduct towards to young female staffers likely amounted to sexual...

Doctors and lawmakers condemn Trump order calling for sweeping changes to childhood vaccines – as it happened

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailWisconsin is not the only state with high stakes primary races on 11 August.We’ll also be bringing you the latest on a number of pivotal contests. In Minnesota, the closely watched and crowded Democratic primary for US Senate seems to be a competition between lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan and congresswoman Angie Craig. Continu...

Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists following Ralph Carr, Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledge

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Premier Ben Carroll promises to ‘close every loophole’ used by high-profile accused and convicted criminals to hide their identities in the courts if re-electedThe use of suppression orders by convicted rapists will be banned in Victoria, premier Ben Carroll has announced, with his government committed to “closing every loophole” accused people currently “abuse and exploit” to hide their identitie...

Colombia earthquake live updates: rescuers race to free people from building rubble after more than 110 killed

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Search teams and civilians sift though debris after at least 1,500 buildings damaged and dozens collapse in country’s most powerful quake this centuryScores dead in Colombia after powerful earthquake strikes west of country – full reportPeople remain trapped in Cali, one of Colombia’s largest cities, ​after more than two dozen structures ‌collapsed, mayor Alejandro Eder said. ‌He added that the ci...

Trump’s media company, which also owns Truth Social, reports $238m loss

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Company also announced a paid service for early access to president’s posts on policies to the social media siteDonald Trump’s media company – which owns the Truth Social platform favored by the US president – posted a $238m loss in the second quarter.Trump Media & Technology on Monday reported that losses in the three months through June came as the company branched into new ventures includin...

Australia politics live: bird flu vaccine to begin rolling out to ‘priority species’; Victoria’s new premier pauses right to work from home bill

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

H5 vaccine to be given to native birds in capacity as first step of bird flu countermeasures. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTed O’Brien says that just because the Japanese government has downplayed melon-gate, doesn’t mean Anthony Albanese’s gaffe isn’t a “national embarrassment”.We’ve seen reports Japan sent a memo to the government last month ...

Doctors and lawmakers condemn Trump order calling for sweeping changes to childhood vaccines – live

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Medical experts say administration’s ‘problematic and deeply concerning’ effort flys in the face of scientific review and could place undue burdens on familiesTrump signs order attempting to override CDC vaccine schedule and break up MMR shotsSign up for the Breaking News US emailWisconsin is not the only state with high stakes primary races on 11 August.We’ll also be bringing you the latest on a ...

Australia politics live: Victoria’s new premier presses pause on right to work from home law; Coalition to work with Hanson on migration bill

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Labor looks to negotiate with the Coalition to get several pieces of legislation through parliament. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTed O’Brien says that just because the Japanese government has downplayed melon-gate, doesn’t mean Anthony Albanese’s gaffe isn’t a “national embarrassment”.We’ve seen reports Japan sent a memo to the government last...

Australia politics live: Coalition to work with Hanson on migration bill; Greens fear PM ‘under the thumb’ of gambling lobby

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Labor looks to negotiate with the Coalition to get several pieces of legislation through parliament. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTed O’Brien says that just because the Japanese government has downplayed melon-gate, doesn’t mean Anthony Albanese’s gaffe isn’t a “national embarrassment”.We’ve seen reports Japan sent a memo to the government last...

Jackie, a beloved bald eagle and livestream star, dies of mysterious illness

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Thousands mourn the death of the eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake, whose life was closely followed via livestreamJackie – the beloved bald eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake whose livestream was followed by millions of viewers as she birthed and raised chicks – died on Monday due to a mysterious illness. She was 14.Jackie had been receiving treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center since mid-July wh...

Ilhan Omar questions whether Trump administration has used ICE to ‘surveil’ critics

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Congresswoman demands answers after a DHS agent was apparently stationed outside her Minnesota town hallDonald Trump’s administration is facing questions over whether it is using Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to “surveil political opponents” after after an investigative agent was apparently stationed outside Democratic representative Ilhan Omar’s monthly town hall meeting in Richfield,...

Trump signs executive order to split measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into separate shots in sweeping change – live

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

He added that his administration would no longer recommend hepatitis b, Covid-19 and influenza shots for childrenTrump signs order attempting to override CDC vaccine schedule and break up MMR shotsSign up for the Breaking News US emailWisconsin is not the only state with high stakes primary races on 11 August.We’ll also be bringing you the latest on a number of pivotal contests. In Minnesota, the ...

Colombia earthquake live updates: more than 100 dead and buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude quake

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

More than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuationsPeople remain trapped in Cali, one of Colombia’s largest cities, ​after more than two dozen structures ‌collapsed, mayor Alejandro Eder said. ‌He added that the city had asked authorities in Bogota and Medellin to send disaster teams ‌to support rescue efforts. Continue reading...

Australia politics live: gambling lobby talking points ‘coming out the PM’s mouth’, Chaney says; RBA tipped to hold interest rates

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Labor looks to negotiate with the Coalition to get several pieces of legislation through parliament. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘It’s not where everyone wants to be’, says Gallagher on gambling reformsThe finance minister says the government is negotiating with the Coalition on gambling inducements as it tries to find a pathway for its reform...

Australia politics live: gambling lobby’s talking points ‘coming out the PM’s mouth’, Chaney says; RBA tipped to hold interest rates

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Labor looks to negotiate with the Coalition to get several pieces of legislation through parliament. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘He did not mean it’ Gallagher dragged into melon-gateKaty Gallagher has also been asked to weigh in on the PM’s melon comments – you can see a hint of exasperation in her face as she’s asked on channel nine.I accept...