Month: July 2024

Read MoreHarris ramps up campaign as Trump remarks to Christian voters generate controversy; How feral chickens rule the roost in Key WestHarris ramps up campaign as Trump remarks to Christian voters generate controversy; How feral chickens rule the roost in Key West

Read More The legacy of the activist, ANC politician and wife of Nelson Mandela has growing appeal, despite her refusal to apologise for crimes As votes from South Africa’s elections were being counted last month, a senior African National Congress politician, Nomvula Mokonyane, held court wearing a yellow long-sleeved top with the face of Winnie…

Read More One in three Australians live in an area where there is just one childcare spot for every three or more children, study finds Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast For psychologist and mother-of-two Tegan Podubinski, a lack of…

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Read More The nerve center of most Summer Games is an “Olympic Park,” typically a collection of a half-dozen or so sports facilities clustered in one place. Sounds great, right? Here’s the dirty little secret: most Olympic parks are actually in a rather sterile part of a world-class city. Let’s all gather in a giant,…

Read More Current ministry seen as too lower house heavy, turning focus to the Senate and who is available to help share the load Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese will announce his new ministry on Sunday afternoon…

Read More Military officials aim to strengthen war efficiency by following any attack order by Kim Jong-un ‘anytime and without delay’ North Korea has vowed to “totally destroy” its enemies in case of war when leader Kim Jong-un gives an order, state media KCNA reported on Sunday, as the regime marked the end of hostilities…

Read MoreThe Olympic shooting range — a three-hour drive from Paris in the city of Chateauroux — was the venue for the event held Saturday morning.The Olympic shooting range — a three-hour drive from Paris in the city of Chateauroux — was the venue for the event held Saturday morning.

Read More Premier Chris Minns says reforms will give homeowners and tenants more certainty in what he calls the toughest rental market in decades Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Landlords could be fined for making up a “non-genuine reason”…

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Read More The lawyer representing captured drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada rebutted claims that his client had been tricked into boarding an aircraft bound for the United States and said he was “forcibly kidnapped.” The lawyer representing captured drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada rebutted claims that his client had been tricked into boarding…

Read MoreThe Olympic Games kicked into gear in Paris Saturday, as the U.S. claimed its first medal, earning silver in the women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard. Jamie Yuccas reports on all the action from Paris.The Olympic Games kicked into gear in Paris Saturday, as the U.S. claimed its first medal, earning silver in the women’s synchronized…

Read MoreWhat is it about these characters of mayhem that connect with some people more than superheroes do?What is it about these characters of mayhem that connect with some people more than superheroes do?

Read MoreKenyan Martin Odhiambo cultivates medicinal plants and hopes that remedies can one day be regulated.Kenyan Martin Odhiambo cultivates medicinal plants and hopes that remedies can one day be regulated.

Read MoreA small number of Palestinians are going to take part in the Olympics, despite the ongoing war.A small number of Palestinians are going to take part in the Olympics, despite the ongoing war.

Read More The 34-year-old allegedly struck an officer with a knife in Middleton Grange before he was shot Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A knife-wielding man has been shot dead in Sydney’s southwest after he allegedly attempted to stab…

Read MoreA rocket attack on a soccer field in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights Saturday left several people dead, including children, raising fears of a new front opening up on the Lebanese border. Israel has blamed the militant group Hezbollah for the attack, while Hezbollah has denied responsibility. Earlier Saturday, Israeli airstrikes struck a school in…

Read MoreFollowing a devastating wildfire, the latest images from inside the treasured town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies are a stark contrast to the stunningly beautiful scenes Jasper is known. About 30% of Jasper’s buildings were reduced to ash. Carter Evans reports from Alberta.Following a devastating wildfire, the latest images from inside the treasured…

Read MoreSlave Play, which has just opened in London, has nights with dedicated performances for black audiences.Slave Play, which has just opened in London, has nights with dedicated performances for black audiences.

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Read More Premier to address NSW Labor’s state conference today after revealing reforms to rental laws. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Asked why Labor’s primary vote is down, O’Connor says there is a trend across all parties: The Australian Labor Party is…

Read More Pramila Jayapal, progressive Seattle representative, says of ‘undeniable’ enthusiasm: ‘I have not seen anything like this’ Kamala Harris pledged to earn the votes of young people this election, as the vice-president and newly elevated presumptive Democratic nominee rides a gen Z-powered wave of online “Kamalove” . In a pre-taped virtual address to attendees…

Read MoreThe Mangrove Photography Awards entries capture unique ecosystems above and below the waterline.The Mangrove Photography Awards entries capture unique ecosystems above and below the waterline.

Read More As the Park fire rages near Chico, residents who were evacuated from the deadly Camp fire in 2018 are evacuated again As the biggest fire of the season raged through northern California on Saturday, Stephen Murray wasn’t taking any chances. The Paradise resident loaded up his vehicle and prepared to flee with his…

Read More A rocket has hit a sports complex filled with children playing soccer in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights region Saturday afternoon, on the same day that an Israeli strike in Gaza devastated a school building and killed dozens. (Image credit: Jalaa Marey) A rocket has hit a sports complex filled with children playing soccer…

Read MoreA vortex of ash and flames formed in the Park fire, which police say was sparked on purpose.A vortex of ash and flames formed in the Park fire, which police say was sparked on purpose.

Read More New video apparently shows violent build-up to incident in which officer allegedly stamped on man during arrest The mayor of Greater Manchester urged people “not to rush to judgment” over the Manchester airport incident after new footage appeared to show a violent and frenetic lead-up. Protests erupted in Rochdale and Manchester city centre…

Read More Far-right activist is accused of contempt of court for making film, in which he repeats false claims The far-right activist Tommy Robinson “could face jail” after broadcasting a documentary against high court orders at a demonstration in central London on Saturday, according to the anti-racism group Hope Not Hate. The film, Silenced, repeated…

Read MoreDonald Trump tells cryptocurrency leaders he will fire the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission if he’s re-elected president.Donald Trump tells cryptocurrency leaders he will fire the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission if he’s re-elected president.

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Read MoreDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to announce the enhancement of U.S. Forces Japan into a three-star command that will help the U.S. more closely work alongside Japanese forces.Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to announce the enhancement of U.S. Forces Japan into a three-star command that will help the U.S. more closely work…

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Read More Harris campaign targets women voters as Trump’s running mate is on the backfoot over past comments Harris campaign targets women voters as Trump’s running mate is on the backfoot over past comments

Read More Outside a campaign fundraiser in Pittsfield, Mass., a supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris held up a simple white sign with crisp blue letters. It read: “Trump is Weird.” Inside the packed theater, Harris made clear she was embracing the adjective for her Republican opponents, as the attacks against her ramp up a…

Read MoreAriarne Titmus held off Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky to successfully defend her Olympic 400-metre freestyle title.Ariarne Titmus held off Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky to successfully defend her Olympic 400-metre freestyle title.