Month: April 2023

Read MoreUSS Milius conducted a ‘routine’ transit to demonstrate US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, navy says.USS Milius conducted a ‘routine’ transit to demonstrate US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, navy says.

Read More The social network’s boss says the US government had “full access” to everything The billionaire Twitter owner Elon Musk has claimed that he was shocked to find out the real scale of the US government involvement and access to Twitter communications when he purchased and took full control of the social media giant…

Read MoreAs the conflict enters its 418th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the conflict enters its 418th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More Premier says government will not proceed with public inquiry as it could affect investigation being conducted by commission Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales state parliament will hold off on conducting further public…

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Read More Relationship between ACT police and DPP ‘beset by tension’, first public hearing told Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The #MeToo movement and “intense public discussions” about low rates of convictions “seemingly affected” decisions made to investigate…

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Read More From fights at the Bodyguard musical to wild drunken antics at comedy clubs and even heckling at the opera, performers and theatre staff say crowds are getting out of hand. What’s going on? From drunken revellers singing over emotional ballads at jukebox musicals to an opera-goer heckling a child performer, there has been…

Read MoreMass shooting at teen’s birthday party is third high-profile outbreak of gun violence in US South in as many weeks.Mass shooting at teen’s birthday party is third high-profile outbreak of gun violence in US South in as many weeks.

Read More Rupert Murdoch’s channel sued for knowingly or recklessly broadcasting outlandish lies about voting equipment after Trump lost election The trial in the closely watched $1.6bn defamation lawsuit between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox will begin a day later than scheduled, the judge overseeing the case announced on Sunday evening, hours before opening arguments…

Read MoreAttack in Dadeville, Alabama, marks the third high-profile mass shooting in as many weeks in the US.Attack in Dadeville, Alabama, marks the third high-profile mass shooting in as many weeks in the US.

Read More Li Shangfu travelled to Moscow where he said ties between the countries ‘surpass military-political alliances of the cold war era’ Vladimir Putin and China’s defence minister Li Shangfu have vowed to deepen military cooperation between China and Russia after the men met in Moscow over the weekend. Li, who met the Russian president…

Read More The judge did not provide a reason for pushing back the start of the closely watched case The judge did not provide a reason for pushing back the start of the closely watched case

Read More The men have been charged with kidnapping offences after a couple was allegedly abducted in the Sydney suburb of Fairfield Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Two men have been charged over the alleged kidnapping of a…

Read More Macron’s recent statements have shown the erosion of Washington’s ‘zero-sum’ diplomacy compared to Beijing’s ‘win-win’ approach Over the course of the weekend, French President Emmanuel Macron unleashed political shockwaves by visiting China and declaring that the European Union must make itself less dependent on the United States, while urging Western European nations not…

Read More Northern Ireland wants to move forward. But 25 years after the Good Friday accord celebrated by Clinton and Biden, many are mired in a painful past. Northern Ireland wants to move forward. But 25 years after the Good Friday accord celebrated by Clinton and Biden, many are mired in a painful past.

Read MoreMore than 50 people are dead, and one estimate puts the number of injured at more than 1,000.More than 50 people are dead, and one estimate puts the number of injured at more than 1,000.

Read More Russian president Vladimir Putin and Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu hail alliance in Moscow; row brews over decision by Poland and Hungary to ban Ukrainian grain imports Russian president Vladimir Putin has met Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu in Moscow. Putin said the two countries were “working actively through our military departments” and…

Read MoreThree employees of the U.N.’s World Food Program were among the at least 56 civilians who were killed.Three employees of the U.N.’s World Food Program were among the at least 56 civilians who were killed.

Read MoreVladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine continues, but some Russians have defected to fight against the assault. Holly Williams speaks with two Russians who are now fighting for Ukraine.Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine continues, but some Russians have defected to fight against the assault. Holly Williams speaks with two Russians who are now fighting for…

Read MoreAt least 60 people have been killed and more than 600 wounded as rival factions fight for control of Sudan’s capital. Ramy Inocencio reports.At least 60 people have been killed and more than 600 wounded as rival factions fight for control of Sudan’s capital. Ramy Inocencio reports.

Read More Separatist rebels confronted Indonesian army troops as they searched for New Zealander who was taken hostage in February Separatist gunmen attacked Indonesian army troops who were deployed to rescue a New Zealand pilot taken hostage by the rebels in Indonesia’s restive Papua province, leaving at least six dead and about 30 missing, officials…

Read More Any trade policy decisions within the bloc are an “exclusive competence” of Brussels, the EU Commission said Brussels has slammed a decision by Poland and Hungary to ban agricultural imports from Ukraine. Such actions are “unacceptable” and go against the bloc’s rules, a spokesperson for the EU Commission said in an emailed statement…

Read More Conduct of police who examined allegations by Brittany Higgins to be investigated. Follow the day’s news live The assistant treasurer, Stephen Jones, has been speaking to ABC News Breakfast about that record figure over $3bn which Australians are losing to scams. Asked about the upcoming budget and whether measures like raising JobSeeker could…

Read MoreThe fighting over a power struggle goes on between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.The fighting over a power struggle goes on between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Read More The French president knows full well that Paris has no intention of standing on its own two feet. The de-Gaulle era has long since passed Today, the words spoken in public by Western leaders, even the most senior, have no strategic significance but are merely an element of tactical maneuvering. So, it’s impossible…

Read MorePutin met with Gen. Li Shangfu less than a month after Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a three-day state visit to Moscow.Putin met with Gen. Li Shangfu less than a month after Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a three-day state visit to Moscow.

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Read MoreThe meeting took place less than a month after Chinese President Xi Jinping held a three-day state visit to Moscow.The meeting took place less than a month after Chinese President Xi Jinping held a three-day state visit to Moscow.

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Read More The ad appears to be a rebuttal to a Trump-supprting super PAC’s attack against Mr DeSantis The ad appears to be a rebuttal to a Trump-supprting super PAC’s attack against Mr DeSantis

Read MoreIran has said the suspects include missile defence personnel who made a ‘disastrous mistake’.Iran has said the suspects include missile defence personnel who made a ‘disastrous mistake’.

Read More Washington is discussing with partners how Russia’s frozen assets can be used to benefit Kiev, the US treasury secretary said Washington believes Russia should cover the cost of Ukraine’s reconstruction, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told CNN on Saturday. The US is discussing potential ways to use Russian assets frozen in the West…

Read More Investment fraud amounts for biggest share at $1.5bn, followed by remote access and payment redirection rorts Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australians lost a record amount of more than $3.1bn to scams in 2022, up from the $2bn lost in 2021, a new report from…

Read MoreThe Sudanese army is battling the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.The Sudanese army is battling the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.