Month: August 2024

Read More The environment watchdog has promised to crack down on products made from recycled construction waste. But will it actually implement change? Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast It’s taken more than a decade but the New South Wales…

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Read MoreThe aircraft hit the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cairns, killing the pilot and forcing the evacuation of hundreds.The aircraft hit the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cairns, killing the pilot and forcing the evacuation of hundreds.

Read MoreU.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles has been stripped of her bronze medal in the floor exercise after the Court of Arbitration for Sport voided the decision that saw her jump from fifth to third place in the event. Still, Team USA is leaving the Paris Olympics with the most total medals and tied with China…

Read MoreUkrainian troops launched an attack on Russia last week in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called an attempt to “push the war out into the aggressor’s territory.” Ian Lee has the latest.Ukrainian troops launched an attack on Russia last week in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called an attempt to “push the war out…

Read MoreScott Anderson, the director of UNRWA affairs in Gaza, spoke with CBS News’ Debora Patta about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.Scott Anderson, the director of UNRWA affairs in Gaza, spoke with CBS News’ Debora Patta about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Read More Vice-president returns to San Francisco for event attended by ex-House speaker Pelosi and governor Gavin Newsom Kamala Harris returned home to the San Francisco Bay area for a Sunday fundraiser that drew top California Democrats and captured more than $12m for the conclusion of a swing state tour by the vice-president and her…

Read More RAC urges government to give councils funding to fix pothole-ridden roads after years of underinvestment The number of UK drivers concerned with the state of local roads has hit record levels, according to the RAC, as the government faces pressure to fix the country’s battered infrastructure. The motoring body urged the government to…

Read More Experts demand fresh focus on harms of nicotine products as number who both smoke and vape doubles The proportion of adults who vape in the UK is at its highest level, with the number who both smoke and vape doubling over the past three years, according to analysis. The number of smokers who…

Read More Government sets out measures to help households and businesses as it cracks down on failing utilities firms Consumers in England and Wales will see the amount of compensation they receive for poor customer service from their water supplier at least double under new government measures to crack down on failing utilities companies. Setting…

Read More Team hopes findings will help improve equine welfare after showing cognitive abilities include being ‘goal-directed’ The old English proverb “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink” has been used since the 16th century to describe the difficulty of getting someone to act in their own best interests.…

Read More A judge set Kenneth Mortimer’s bond at $2 million. A judge set Kenneth Mortimer’s bond at $2 million.

Read More Ukraine is not about to seize Moscow, but its armed forces surprised many with its assault deep into Russian soil, now reportedly extending their reach from an initial six miles to more than 20. The recent counter-offensive by Ukrainian forces into Russia’s bordering Kursk region not only signifies the resolve of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, military…

Read More Vice President Kamala Harris returned to California on Sunday and reveled in being surrounded by supporters she has known for decades. Vice President Kamala Harris returned to California on Sunday and reveled in being surrounded by supporters she has known for decades.

Read More Passing laws to enable the construction division of the CFMEU to be placed under the control of an administrator is a priority for the government. Follow the day’s news live AFP decry ‘useless’ work-from-home pay deal entitlements and threaten to withdraw police resources in lower-risk settings (Continued from previous post) I know these…

Read More Donald Trump seethes over Kamala Harris’s star treatment as Republicans try to blunt her momentum Donald Trump seethes over Kamala Harris’s star treatment as Republicans try to blunt her momentum

Read More Paris was aglow as the Summer Olympics wrapped up 19 days of competition (Jul. 26-Aug. 11) with an evening of musical performances at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis for a roaring crowd of 71,500 spectators.  The closing ceremony kicked off with some 9,000 athletes representing 206 delegations parading into the stadium, with…

Read More Radiation levels were normal, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, although the blaze is visible from Ukrainian-held territory Radiation levels were normal, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, although the blaze is visible from Ukrainian-held territory

Read MoreMan seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic ringsMan seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings

Read MoreThe group has said it wants a truce plan based on US President Joe Biden’s May 31 ceasefire proposal.The group has said it wants a truce plan based on US President Joe Biden’s May 31 ceasefire proposal.

Read More The conservative columnist was commenting on Donald Trump’s claim vice president ‘became a Black person’ after previously being ‘Indian all the way’ The conservative columnist was commenting on Donald Trump’s claim vice president ‘became a Black person’ after previously being ‘Indian all the way’

Read MoreMartial arts expert starts up class to help ethnic minorities learn how to deal with abuse following unrest.Martial arts expert starts up class to help ethnic minorities learn how to deal with abuse following unrest.

Read More The Trump campaign claims it has no ties to conservative policy wishlist, despite numerous links The Trump campaign claims it has no ties to conservative policy wishlist, despite numerous links

Read MoreAfter 16 days of spectacular competition, the 2024 Olympic Games​ came to an end on Sunday with the traditional closing ceremony.​After 16 days of spectacular competition, the 2024 Olympic Games​ came to an end on Sunday with the traditional closing ceremony.​

Read More Emergency services evacuated building and police told public to avoid area Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A helicopter has crashed into the roof of a hotel in the centre of Cairns. Queensland ambulance said emergency services were called to the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton…

Read More Senior Democrat points to press conference where Trump told 162 distortions or lies, according to fact-checkers The Republican presidential ticket of Donald Trump and JD Vance might be slipping in the polls, but remains unmatched in “the Olympics of lying”, according to transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg. The senior Democrat was responding Sunday, the…

Read MoreThe Browns’ proposal to leave the lakefront and play in a new domed stadium in Cleveland’s suburbs has hit a major snagThe Browns’ proposal to leave the lakefront and play in a new domed stadium in Cleveland’s suburbs has hit a major snag

Read MoreRussia’s defence ministry said it had engaged in fighting near two villages, some 25-30km inside Russia.Russia’s defence ministry said it had engaged in fighting near two villages, some 25-30km inside Russia.

Read MoreThe U.S. powered its way to the top of the Olympic medal count in Paris again, continuing a streak that’s been going on for years.The U.S. powered its way to the top of the Olympic medal count in Paris again, continuing a streak that’s been going on for years.

Read More Brooke Huckaby, 21, did not find out she was the country’s youngest female mayor until her swearing in ceremony in January, writes Isaac Lozano Brooke Huckaby, 21, did not find out she was the country’s youngest female mayor until her swearing in ceremony in January, writes Isaac Lozano

Read More In 1975, Patricia Newsom’s slain body was found in a Connecticut drainage ditch, but she wasn’t identified until 2023. What happened to the 18-year-old remains a mystery, but her sister tells Andrea Cavallier she believes a convicted serial killer known as the ‘Torso Killer’ could have the answer. So she wrote him a…

Read More Taylor Swift fans in London are preparing for her return to the city, as she is set to play five shows at Wembley Stadium between Aug. 15 and Aug. 20. But in light of the uncovered foiled terrorist attacks connected to her three concerts in Vienna, Austria—and the subsequent cancellation of those concerts—many…

Read MoreAt least 18 people were killed after a landfill collapsed in the Ugandan capital, according to the country’s prime minister and the Red Cross.At least 18 people were killed after a landfill collapsed in the Ugandan capital, according to the country’s prime minister and the Red Cross.

Read MoreForty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven.Forty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven.