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Read More Experts call for a multidisciplinary approach, with climate-related disasters to continue disrupting freight delivery Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Western Australia’s “worst ever” flood has further highlighted the vulnerability of Australia’s supply chains, experts say. On…

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Read MoreThe California lawmaker narrowly overcomes opposition from right-wing legislators to secure the speaker’s gavel.The California lawmaker narrowly overcomes opposition from right-wing legislators to secure the speaker’s gavel.

Read More Lawmakers nearly came to blows as historic streak of voting neared dramatic conclusion Lawmakers nearly came to blows as historic streak of voting neared dramatic conclusion

Read More The California Republican was able to woo his hard-right detractors after several negotiations and concessions The Republican leader Kevin McCarthy was elected as speaker of the US House of Representatives in a dramatic late-night vote, after quelling a days-long revolt from a bloc of far-right conservatives to finally capture the gavel on a…

Read More The Republican leader’s victory came at a price: McCarthy had to agree to a series of compromises that dramatically weaken the power of his new post. The Republican leader’s victory came at a price: McCarthy had to agree to a series of compromises that dramatically weaken the power of his new post.

Read More The Bakersfield Republican ceded so much, he will spend his tenure on a razor’s edge. Even worse, legislation will be hostage to an extreme fringe of far-right zealots. The Bakersfield Republican ceded so much, he will spend his tenure on a razor’s edge. Even worse, legislation will be hostage to an extreme fringe…

Read MoreIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government is vexing the Biden administration as it embarks on policies that U.S. officials fear will run counter to longstanding American goalsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government is vexing the Biden administration as it embarks on policies that U.S. officials fear will run counter to longstanding American…

Read More California Republican Kevin McCarthy was just one vote away from the position The US House of Representatives has again failed to appoint a new speaker following its fourteenth consecutive attempt. A lone Republican continued to stand in the way of Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, leaving the chamber without a presiding officer. While McCarthy…

Read MoreMost of the 2,450kg (5,400lb) satellite will burn up in atmosphere but some pieces are expected to survive re-entry.Most of the 2,450kg (5,400lb) satellite will burn up in atmosphere but some pieces are expected to survive re-entry.

Read More The woman was taken into custody over a minor traffic offense The mother of Ashli Babbitt, the 35-year-old military veteran fatally shot by police as she stormed the halls of Congress on January 6, 2021, has been arrested during a demonstration to mark the second anniversary of her daughter’s death. A small protest…

Read MoreSome 200 million people are marking the holiday, one of the most important dates in the faith.Some 200 million people are marking the holiday, one of the most important dates in the faith.

Read More Defence minister Richard Marles says Australia will need to make its own industrial contribution for the US and UK deal Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia is on track to announce plans to buy new nuclear-powered…

Read MoreExchanges of artillery fire were reported along the front lines in Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions.Exchanges of artillery fire were reported along the front lines in Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

Read More Australian Transport Safety Bureau says anticipated date for completing its investigation is between July and September 2024 Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Glenmore Park community in western Sydney has attended a Catholic mass to pray…

Read More The Wells Fargo banker was reportedly drunk while on a flight bound to New Delhi A top Indian Wells Fargo executive has lost his job and is now wanted by law enforcement after allegedly urinating on an elderly passenger aboard a flight to the Indian capital, according to the New Delhi police, who…

Read More The US defaulting on its debt would risk tanking the US and global economy The US defaulting on its debt would risk tanking the US and global economy

Read MoreTourism-reliant businesses are hopeful the return of Chinese visitors will revive the sector from the pandemic slump.Tourism-reliant businesses are hopeful the return of Chinese visitors will revive the sector from the pandemic slump.

Read MoreThe would-be Speaker has offered guarantees to the rebels. But every concession comes with a cost.The would-be Speaker has offered guarantees to the rebels. But every concession comes with a cost.

Read More Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) and his backers didn’t go the usual route of nailing down enough support before the House convened, forcing a messy and public scramble. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) and his backers didn’t go the usual route of nailing down enough support before the House convened, forcing a messy and public…

Read More New $3.75bn US military aid package for Ukraine to include Bradley fighting vehicles for first time; reports of Russian shelling despite ceasefire declaration See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageContinue reading…New $3.75bn US military aid package for Ukraine to include Bradley fighting vehicles for first time; reports of Russian shelling despite ceasefire declarationSee all…

Read More An internal probe blamed confirmation bias for the botched 2021 Kabul drone strike Erroneous assumptions and biases by US analysts led to the Kabul drone attack that killed 10 civilians, including seven children, during the Pentagon’s chaotic August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, an internal military investigation has reportedly found. Tensions were running high…

Read MoreThe mass pardoning comes one week after Mali sentenced 46 of the jailed Ivorian soldiers to 20 years in prison.The mass pardoning comes one week after Mali sentenced 46 of the jailed Ivorian soldiers to 20 years in prison.

Read MoreSix GOP members-elect remain opposed to Rep. Kevin McCarthy going into a late-night vote to determine the next speaker of the HouseSix GOP members-elect remain opposed to Rep. Kevin McCarthy going into a late-night vote to determine the next speaker of the House

Read MoreFilippo Bernardini allegedly targetted top authors like Margaret Atwood, as well as up-and-coming talent in publishing.Filippo Bernardini allegedly targetted top authors like Margaret Atwood, as well as up-and-coming talent in publishing.

Read More New York City has blocked ChatGPT, citing “safety and accuracy” concerns Devices and networks of the New York City Public Schools system no longer allow access to ChatGPT, a controversial new artificial intelligence program that has caused a stir in less than two months of being available to the general public. The ban…

Read More Arrest said to be second time in a week police called to her home Arrest said to be second time in a week police called to her home

Read MoreDespite losing 13 votes, the Republican says he will prevail when lawmakers reconvene on Friday night.Despite losing 13 votes, the Republican says he will prevail when lawmakers reconvene on Friday night.

Read More American withdrew after recording guest vocals on the Mancunian’s yet-to-be-released new album Morrissey has spoken out after Miley Cyrus dropped out of a guest spot on his upcoming album, denying the singer had done so over his political stances, which he said are “most certainly not far right”. In a lengthy statement posted…

Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis criticised US President Joe Biden’s immigration stance as rising numbers of Cuban refugees arrive.Governor Ron DeSantis criticised US President Joe Biden’s immigration stance as rising numbers of Cuban refugees arrive.

Read MoreThe teacher is left with life-threatening injuries after the shooting in the state of Virginia.The teacher is left with life-threatening injuries after the shooting in the state of Virginia.

Read MoreThe vote for House Speaker has offered a unique glimpse of behind-the-scenes action.The vote for House Speaker has offered a unique glimpse of behind-the-scenes action.

Read More Authorities said they had arrested the boy for shooting a female teacher at Richneck elementary school in Newport News A six-year-old child deliberately shot a teacher at an elementary school in Virginia on Friday afternoon, according to police. Police said in a statement that they have arrested the boy accused of shooting a…

Read More Female educator left with ‘life’threatening’ injuries after shocking incident in Newport News Female educator left with ‘life’threatening’ injuries after shocking incident in Newport News