Month: December 2023

Read More Veteran broadcaster to host Saturday Extra as national broadcaster shuffles radio lineup Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast Australians will once again be able to wake up to the sound of veteran broadcaster Fran Kelly on ABC’s Radio National…

Read More Rescuers say dozens of hikers were on the volcano when it erupted on Sunday, with three found alive and 12 still missing Indonesian rescuers have found the bodies of 11 climbers after the eruption of the Mount Merapi volcano in West Sumatra. A rescue official said three people were found alive on the…

Read MoreThe activist is in Canada and is under investigation for breaching the national security law.The activist is in Canada and is under investigation for breaching the national security law.

Read More Extra lanes could ease ‘pinch points’ as new interchange funnels extra traffic on to roads ahead of Anzac Bridge in Sydney Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Emergency works are being carried out to improve “pinch points” on…

Read More Under proposed scheme, an application could be made about a person convicted of a serious violent or sexual offence punishable by seven or more years in prison. But is it legal? Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast The Albanese…

Read More Watchdog says Services Australia and the Department of Social Services ‘did not act promptly’ to address the issue and calls on agencies to apologise Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast Centrelink should consider forgiving all 100,000 debts that may…

Read More Manuel Rocha, 73, who once served as ambassador to Bolivia, is accused of working to promote the Cuban government’s interests A former American diplomat who served as US ambassador to Bolivia has been arrested in a long-running FBI counterintelligence investigation, accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, the Associated Press…

Read MoreAfter nearly being destroyed in a fire over four years ago, Notre Dame’s new spire is being installed after the original collapsed in the 2019 blaze. Elaine Cobbe reports.After nearly being destroyed in a fire over four years ago, Notre Dame’s new spire is being installed after the original collapsed in the 2019 blaze.…

Read MoreAs the war between Israel and Hamas resumes, U.S. officials are urging Israel to try to minimize civilian casualties. Thousands of Palestinians have already been killed in the conflict. Nicole Sganga reports.As the war between Israel and Hamas resumes, U.S. officials are urging Israel to try to minimize civilian casualties. Thousands of Palestinians have…

Read MoreThe release of Palestinian prisoners during the weeklong cease-fire has brought renewed criticism over Israel’s detention policies. According to the U.N., between 500 and 1,000 Palestinian children in the West Bank are held in Israeli military detention despite not being charged with any crimes. Imtiaz Tyab reports.The release of Palestinian prisoners during the weeklong…

Read MoreIsrael’s military continues to pummel Gaza following the end of a temporary cease-fire to allow for the release of hostages. Some 130 hostages, including eight Americans, remain in the Gaza Strip. Chris Livesay reports.Israel’s military continues to pummel Gaza following the end of a temporary cease-fire to allow for the release of hostages. Some…

Read More Activists and organizers have launched a campaign to prevent a second term for the incumbent president A group of Muslim American organizers from swing states has launched a campaign denouncing President Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election bid and his stance on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Activists from Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania…

Read More Detectives appeal for information about butcher Paul Norton, who disappeared in 1989 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast Human remains found in sand dunes near a Sydney beach have been identified as those of a butcher who disappeared in…

Read MoreThe event is in doubt after the state of Victoria withdrew from hosting duties over spiralling costs.The event is in doubt after the state of Victoria withdrew from hosting duties over spiralling costs.

Read More EU and UK carmakers have secured just 16% of lithium, cobalt and nickel needed to hit 2030 targets, says study European carmakers have secured less than a sixth of the key raw materials they will need by 2030 to make electric vehicle batteries, according to analysis that highlights the expected scramble for green-tech…

Read MoreU.S. officials said drones and missiles were fired at 3 commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday.U.S. officials said drones and missiles were fired at 3 commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday.

Read More US distances itself from apparent failures of Israel’s military and intelligence groups US distances itself from apparent failures of Israel’s military and intelligence groups

Read MoreIsrael’s military says it has expanded its ground operations to every part of Gaza in pursuit of Hamas.Israel’s military says it has expanded its ground operations to every part of Gaza in pursuit of Hamas.

Read More Deal for $1.9bn, which includes $900m in Hawaiian Airlines debt, would keep both airlines’ brands Alaska Airlines said Sunday it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9bn deal, including debt, putting it on track for a potential clash with a Biden administration that has shown wariness about higher fares in the industry.…

Read More Linda Frickey, 73, was dragged more than 200 yards as carjackers sped away with her car after she became entangled in a seatbelt Linda Frickey, 73, was dragged more than 200 yards as carjackers sped away with her car after she became entangled in a seatbelt

Read MoreTheir struggles mirror the dashed hopes of so many people confronting a slowing economy.Their struggles mirror the dashed hopes of so many people confronting a slowing economy.

Read MoreThe BBC’s Fergal Keane returns ahead of elections next year – 30 years since apartheid ended.The BBC’s Fergal Keane returns ahead of elections next year – 30 years since apartheid ended.

Read More Analysis of in-custody deaths show mortality rates were more than three times the increase in general population in 2020 A study of US prison deaths at the height of the Covid-19 crisis in 2020 has found that mortality rates soared by 77% relative to 2019, or more than three times the increase in…

Read More Efficiencies and savings have been made at the broadcaster after the government froze its funding The prime minister has said that cuts at the BBC are “welcome” and that it is appropriate for the corporation to make savings when things are difficult. After celebrating his achievement in halving inflation, which remains more than…

Read More Florida lawmaker worries other GOP members of the House may depart Congress Florida lawmaker worries other GOP members of the House may depart Congress

Read More The deaths of thousands of people and the right to free speech are an acceptable price for the power-hungry establishment Freedom of speech in America and most European nations has fully receded into a mythological concept. The American constitutional right is no longer valid. Take it from someone whose entire YouTube channel has…

Read MoreIsrael is reportedly using AI technology to select and expand potential targets.Israel is reportedly using AI technology to select and expand potential targets.

Read More One of the bullets that struck 20-year-old Hisham Arwatani lodged in his spine One of the bullets that struck 20-year-old Hisham Arwatani lodged in his spine

Read More Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate says $700m plan for ‘streamlined’ Games failed to win state or federal backing. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Physicians disappointed at lack of national consensus to raise age of criminal responsibility The Royal Australasian College…

Read MoreEast Africa has been hit for weeks by torrential rain and flooding linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon.East Africa has been hit for weeks by torrential rain and flooding linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon.

Read More The area surrounding Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis is being ravaged by ‘epidemiological issues’, doctors say The area surrounding Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis is being ravaged by ‘epidemiological issues’, doctors say

Read More Presenters make comments in reaction to question asking if Rishi Sunak might be a potential future campmate I’m a Celebrity … Get Me out of Here! presenters Ant and Dec have called for the reality programme to take a break from having politicians as contestants. Asked whether Rishi Sunak would be a potential…