Month: December 2023

Read More The UN secretary general has invoked a rarely used article to push for a ceasefire; Israeli military says job is to ‘find Sinwar and kill him’ See all of our updates on the Israel-Hamas war Let’s just recap what the Israeli military have said about Yehya Sinwar. The Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari…

Read MoreNorman Lear, who died this week at age 101, changed American life with the candor and comedy of his creationsNorman Lear, who died this week at age 101, changed American life with the candor and comedy of his creations

Read MoreCanberra will provide assistance for PNG’s police and judiciary in deal underlining two countries’ close ties.Canberra will provide assistance for PNG’s police and judiciary in deal underlining two countries’ close ties.

Read More American culture is so “depraved” that the nation may be punished for “our collective sins,” a fundraising email reportedly said A fundraising email reportedly sent by US House Speaker Mike Johnson to supporters has cited a growing number of LGBTQ school students as symptomatic of the “depraved culture” of the country. The message distributed on…

Read More The Preston Hotel fined $15,000 for allowing teen to gamble $2,500 as court hears extent of his addiction Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast A 16-year-old Melbourne boy was able to gamble nearly $100,000, including at suburban pubs, despite…

Read More Amnesty’s investigation reveals survivors in both instances received no warning of impending airstrikes Amnesty’s investigation reveals survivors in both instances received no warning of impending airstrikes

Read More Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Chris Christie and Ron DeSantis make case to be alternative to Donald Trump Swings, misses but no clear winner: five takeaways from the fourth Republican debate The fourth Republican presidential debate opened and closed with deeply personal clashes as the four candidates onstage pressed their case to be the…

Read More Six Nepali soldiers embedded in Russian army have been killed fighting in Ukraine so far Six Nepali soldiers embedded in Russian army have been killed fighting in Ukraine so far

Read More The fourth Republican debate is over, and what did we learn? Not much, beyond how little these people seem to like each other. The fourth Republican debate is over, and what did we learn? Not much, beyond how little these people seem to like each other.

Read MoreUS President warned not passing the measure would ‘kneecap’ Ukraine on the battlefield and be a ‘gift’ to Putin.US President warned not passing the measure would ‘kneecap’ Ukraine on the battlefield and be a ‘gift’ to Putin.

Read More While authorities reassured the commmuntity that there was ‘no further threat,’ many questions still remain, largely to do with the shooter and their motive. Mike Bedigan looks at what we know so far While authorities reassured the commmuntity that there was ‘no further threat,’ many questions still remain, largely to do with the…

Read More Former South Carolina generated controversy for social media proposal Former South Carolina generated controversy for social media proposal

Read More Trump once again loomed over debate as as personal attacks flew and Vivek Ramaswamy was booed for notebook stunt The fourth Republican debate in Alabama featured just four people – winnowing the broad pool down to Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy – but once again missing frontrunner Donald Trump.…

Read More Slow-moving cyclone forecast to strengthen later today, before weakening slightly and heading for Queensland next week Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast Tropical cyclone Jasper has been upgraded to a category 3 system and is expected to strengthen further…

Read More Four candidates faced off in the last GOP primary debate before the Iowa caucuses. But the prohibitive frontrunner, Donald Trump, was still nowhere to be seen Four candidates faced off in the last GOP primary debate before the Iowa caucuses. But the prohibitive frontrunner, Donald Trump, was still nowhere to be seen

Read More The Independent has rounded up the funniest, messiest, and most outrageous GOP debate stage moments from 2023. The Independent has rounded up the funniest, messiest, and most outrageous GOP debate stage moments from 2023.

Read More Former New Jersey governor also launched surprising defence of rival Nikki Haley Former New Jersey governor also launched surprising defence of rival Nikki Haley

Read More In a lengthy interview, Swift says Kim Kardashian feud ‘took me down psychologically’, and criticises music industry over treatment of young stars Taylor Swift has spoken of the psychological damage of her feud with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, and lambasted the music industry over its treatments of young pop stars, in a…

Read More Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie called Donald Trump “Voldemort” during the fourth Republican presidential debate on Wednesday 6 December. Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie called Donald Trump “Voldemort” during the fourth Republican presidential debate on Wednesday 6 December.

Read More Splitting bill means reforms to the gig economy, road transport industry and casual work will have to wait until 2024 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Labor’s same-job, same-pay in labour hire and wage theft legislation will pass…

Read MoreThe gunman was killed by police after opening fire at the Las Vegas campus of the University of Nevada.The gunman was killed by police after opening fire at the Las Vegas campus of the University of Nevada.

Read More Georgia congressman says he apologised after attempting a ‘friendly gesture’ Georgia congressman says he apologised after attempting a ‘friendly gesture’

Read More Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy round out crop of candidates for fourth Republican debate – and once again Donald Trump is a no-show Megyn Kelly next asked Nikki Haley about donations from corporate interests – a line of questioning that would be more common on a Democratic debate stage. Haley said she would…

Read MoreThe Israeli military said it is now battling Hamas all across the Gaza Strip. The fighting has left displaced civilians in southern Gaza with few evacuation options. Chris Livesay reports.The Israeli military said it is now battling Hamas all across the Gaza Strip. The fighting has left displaced civilians in southern Gaza with few…

Read MoreAs the war enters its 652nd day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 652nd day, these are the main developments.

Read More Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, biotech entrepreneur and anti-woke author Vivek Ramaswamy, and ex-New Jersey Governor Chris Christie set to debate tonight in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, biotech entrepreneur and anti-woke author Vivek Ramaswamy,…

Read More The 85-year-old was pictured leaving prison in Lima where he was serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses Peruvian former president Alberto Fujimori, who was serving a 25-year prison term for human rights abuses committed during his decade-long rule in the 1990s, has been released after a court restored a contentious 2017…

Read MoreThe move comes after eight service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan last week.The move comes after eight service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan last week.

Read More Police confirm suspected shooter at campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas ‘has been located and is deceased’ Three people were killed in a shooting at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) campus on Wednesday, according to police officials, who confirmed that the suspect was also dead. A fourth victim was…

Read More Authorities in Texas said that six bodies were found at three different crime scenes in San Antonio and Austin. A link between the crimes was not established until the suspect, 34-year-old Shane James, was arrested on Tuesday night, Andrea Blanco reports Authorities in Texas said that six bodies were found at three different…

Read More Senate Republicans and Sen Bernie Sanders (I-VT) blocked a vote on a supplemental bill that would have provided aid to Ukraine and Israel as Republicans continue negotiations to tie restrictions on immigration with aid to Ukraine. Senate Republicans and Sen Bernie Sanders (I-VT) blocked a vote on a supplemental bill that would have…

Read More The former Liberal staffer is suing Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson in the federal court of Australia for defamation. Follow the latest news and updates from the trial today Watch the Bruce Lehrmann live stream on YouTube here Justice Michael Lee has begun the hearing by dealing with the side issue of…

Read More A challenge to his eligibility under the ‘insurrection’ clause could head to the US Supreme Court A challenge to his eligibility under the ‘insurrection’ clause could head to the US Supreme Court

Read More President Biden had pleaded for Congress to pass the $111 billion proposal The White House proposal that included over $60 billion in funding for Kiev failed to pass in the Senate on Wednesday, falling short of the 60 votes necessary to proceed. The final vote was 49 in favor and 51 against, with…

Read More Israeli officials have accused international groups, including the United Nations, of ignoring what it describes as evidence of rape and sexual violence by Hamas fighters during the Oct. 7 attacks. (Image credit: Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images) Israeli officials have accused international groups, including the United Nations, of ignoring what it describes as…