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Trump could lift more Russia sanctions, Zelenskyy says, as outrage over waiver grows

Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage from US politicians.

ABC News (Australia)42 min ago

Tony Buti's uni mega-merger faces opposition, controversy

Cracks have begun to appear in the plan, touted as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity", with opposition from two universities, criticism from political opponents, and an error-laden feasibility report compiled with the help of AI.

BBC News — UK45 min ago

Building set ablaze and more than 1,200 arrested as police clash with protesters across France

Police fire teargas in Paris and Limoges town hall ‘largely lost’ to fire – with officials blaming violence on ‘ultra-left’ More than 1,200 people were arrested in France on Saturday after protesters supporting high school students clashed with police, with some demonstrations later spiralling out of control as buildings were set ablaze and shops looted. Police fired teargas in confrontations with protesters, as demonstrations across France were boosted by other groups angry about high prices and the fraying of a social welfare system. While hundreds of thousands protested peacefully in street marches in scores of cities, violent fringe groups targeted public buildings, luxury boutiques and supermarkets and attacked police vehicles and officers. Continue reading...

ABC News (Australia)56 min ago

Gas company called 'rude' for not sharing decommissioning news earlier

Emails obtained under Freedom of Information show the Canadian-owned company and the state government had been discussing the network's future eight months before affected customers were informed.

South China Morning Post56 min ago

Trump’s second Asean summit presence comes at a price for region

ABC News (Australia)58 min ago

Assistant treasurer knew about ATO's credit card ban plans months ago

South China Morning Post1h ago

Across US, ‘No Kings’ events seek to boost early voting and thwart Trump

ABC News (Australia)1h ago

Police investigate alleged stabbing death in Melbourne's west

Emergency services were called to an address in Melbourne's west just after midnight, with reports that a man was seriously injured.

The Guardian Australia1h ago+1

Ebike rider, 13, charged with sexual touching after girls and women allegedly harassed on northern beaches trails

Sydney teenager charged with offensive behaviour and sexual touching without consent in relation to incidents involving females aged 13 to 54 An ebike riding 13-year-old boy has been charged with multiple sexual offences allegedly committed against women on walking trails on Sydney’s northern beaches. New South Wales police said the boy was arrested on Saturday evening after a strike force was established to investigate inappropriate comments and alleged sexual touching incidents on walking trails in the Narrabeen area in the first weeks of October. Continue reading...

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European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank

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Stampede kills at least 17 people at religious festival in India

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The Papers: 'French protests become violent' and SAS men 'arrested for murder'

The Guardian — World1h ago

Arizona joins Nevada to fight proposed cuts to their shares of Colorado River

Move comes after Trump administration announced restrictions that could slash water supplies Arizona has joined Nevada in its legal battle against the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to their shares of the shrinking Colorado River. The move comes after the interior department announced restrictions this summer that could slash the water supplied to lower basin states – Arizona, California and Nevada – over the next two years depending on the river’s condition. Continue reading...

ABC News (Australia)1h ago

Sculptors see the fruit of their labour as oranges become art

A Fijian house made out of oranges is on display at Australia's only citrus sculpture event in southern NSW.

The Guardian — World1h ago

Hurricane Trudy strengthens to category 2 as it heads toward Mexico

Channel News Asia1h ago+1

Singapore haze: Air quality remains very unhealthy in west, unhealthy in other regions

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Two people, including child, killed after person drives through soccer game in Kansas

BBC News — UK1h ago

Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley Arena in one turbulent year

Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert.

BBC News — UK1h ago

The playground murder: Trauma, loss and a love that endured

Diane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy.

The Guardian Australia1h ago

Sculpture by the Sea 2026: Bondi comes alive with beachside art – in pictures

The Guardian Australia1h ago

‘The strategy is just to humiliate’: concerns growing about ‘rage-bait machine’ street interview tactics

BBC News — UK1h ago

Health workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delay

ABC News (Australia)1h ago

Back where they belong, Murray Cod bring new life to SA's Lake Bonney

About 600 mature native fish have been released into South Australia's Lake Bonney for the first time to significantly improve the lake's health and encourage more tourism.

ABC News (Australia)1h ago

A secret diagnosis could have torn us apart, but it brought us together

Vinko Anthony says stigma around his condition led him to keep it hidden from his partner, Andrea Zara, for five years.

Channel News Asia2h ago

BigBang XX: Cosmos in Singapore – a triumphant return for the K-pop legends

Channel News Asia2h ago

5 gastrointestinal symptoms you should never ignore, according to doctors

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Trump could lift more Russia sanctions, Zelenskyy says, as outrage over waiver grows

Tony Buti's uni mega-merger faces opposition, controversy

There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control?

Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine

Surgery referrals missed in Sydney hospital email blunder

Building set ablaze and more than 1,200 arrested as police clash with protesters across France

Gas company called 'rude' for not sharing decommissioning news earlier

Trump’s second Asean summit presence comes at a price for region

Assistant treasurer knew about ATO's credit card ban plans months ago

Across US, ‘No Kings’ events seek to boost early voting and thwart Trump

Police investigate alleged stabbing death in Melbourne's west

Ebike rider, 13, charged with sexual touching after girls and women allegedly harassed on northern beaches trails

European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank

Stampede kills at least 17 people at religious festival in India

The Papers: 'French protests become violent' and SAS men 'arrested for murder'

Arizona joins Nevada to fight proposed cuts to their shares of Colorado River

Sculptors see the fruit of their labour as oranges become art

Hurricane Trudy strengthens to category 2 as it heads toward Mexico

Singapore haze: Air quality remains very unhealthy in west, unhealthy in other regions

Two people, including child, killed after person drives through soccer game in Kansas

Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley Arena in one turbulent year

The playground murder: Trauma, loss and a love that endured

Sculpture by the Sea 2026: Bondi comes alive with beachside art – in pictures

‘The strategy is just to humiliate’: concerns growing about ‘rage-bait machine’ street interview tactics

Health workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delay

Back where they belong, Murray Cod bring new life to SA's Lake Bonney

A secret diagnosis could have torn us apart, but it brought us together

BigBang XX: Cosmos in Singapore – a triumphant return for the K-pop legends

5 gastrointestinal symptoms you should never ignore, according to doctors

I visited Salzburg's new Sound Of Music museum and cycled on a bike named Julie Andrews

Trump could lift more Russia sanctions, Zelenskyy says, as outrage over waiver grows

Tony Buti's uni mega-merger faces opposition, controversy

There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control?

Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine

Surgery referrals missed in Sydney hospital email blunder

Building set ablaze and more than 1,200 arrested as police clash with protesters across France

Gas company called 'rude' for not sharing decommissioning news earlier

Trump’s second Asean summit presence comes at a price for region

Assistant treasurer knew about ATO's credit card ban plans months ago

Across US, ‘No Kings’ events seek to boost early voting and thwart Trump

Police investigate alleged stabbing death in Melbourne's west

Ebike rider, 13, charged with sexual touching after girls and women allegedly harassed on northern beaches trails

European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank

Stampede kills at least 17 people at religious festival in India

The Papers: 'French protests become violent' and SAS men 'arrested for murder'

Arizona joins Nevada to fight proposed cuts to their shares of Colorado River

Sculptors see the fruit of their labour as oranges become art

Hurricane Trudy strengthens to category 2 as it heads toward Mexico

Singapore haze: Air quality remains very unhealthy in west, unhealthy in other regions

Two people, including child, killed after person drives through soccer game in Kansas

Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley Arena in one turbulent year

The playground murder: Trauma, loss and a love that endured

Sculpture by the Sea 2026: Bondi comes alive with beachside art – in pictures

‘The strategy is just to humiliate’: concerns growing about ‘rage-bait machine’ street interview tactics

Health workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delay

Back where they belong, Murray Cod bring new life to SA's Lake Bonney

A secret diagnosis could have torn us apart, but it brought us together

BigBang XX: Cosmos in Singapore – a triumphant return for the K-pop legends

5 gastrointestinal symptoms you should never ignore, according to doctors

I visited Salzburg's new Sound Of Music museum and cycled on a bike named Julie Andrews