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Four men go on trial over Strasbourg terror attack in 2018
Read More One accused of terrorism and three of helping Chérif Chekatt procure weapons for deadly assault at Christmas market Four men go on trial today accused of involvement in the 2018 terrorist attack on Strasbourg’s Christmas market, in which a gunman killed five people and injured 11 others in an assault that was later…
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Humanitarian workers face deportation from Israel after freeze on visas
Read More Dozens of foreign staff have had to leave and new specialists can’t be brought in, says group representing aid agencies Israel has stopped issuing visas for international staff of humanitarian organisations that work in occupied Palestinian territories, hampering efforts to get food and other vital supplies into Gaza. Dozens of foreign aid workers,…
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Supreme Court to review Trump’s immunity
Read More The move is likely to delay the former president’s trial schedule by several months The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments on whether ex-President Donald Trump should enjoy legal immunity in his federal election interference case, putting the trial on hold until justices hand down a ruling. The court announced the…
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Student accused of bringing knives to Santa Fe High
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Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican leader in US Senate
Read More Kentucky senator, 82 and the longest-serving Senate leader in history, will step aside as minority leader at end of this year Mitch McConnell of Kentucky will step down as Republican leader in the US Senate at the end of this year, a move that will shake up US politics yet more in a…
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Industry and states put pressure back on federal government over paid university placements
Read More Universities Accord recommends commonwealth work on payments with universities and employers but experts say public funding is best Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The federal government is facing mounting pressure to fund mandatory placements, with states, students…
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Pentagon pondering $4 billion Ukraine arms supply – CNN
Read More A $60 billion aid package for Kiev faces gridlock in Congress amid Republican opposition The US military is considering whether to draw on its last remaining funds allocated for Ukraine, even with no assurances the money will be replaced by lawmakers amid fierce debate over renewed aid, multiple officials told CNN. While the…
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Tuvalu reaffirms Taiwan ties, plans to revise Australia security pact
Read MoreNew government pledges to keep up ties with Taiwan, ending speculation it may switch diplomatic recognition to China.New government pledges to keep up ties with Taiwan, ending speculation it may switch diplomatic recognition to China.
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Victoria fires: cause of Dereel bushfire that threatened homes being treated as suspicious
Read More Authorities say they’re investigating how the fire started, after it was bought under control after intense firefights Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A fast-moving blaze that threatened more than 100 homes during extreme fire conditions in Victoria’s…
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Democrats accuse Republicans of falling for ‘Russian propaganda’ in Biden probe
Read More ‘The problem is that we’re six months behind on the work that we’re supposed to be doing, because they decided that they wanted to see what was in Hunter’s pants or they decided that they wanted to somehow propagate Russian propaganda’ ‘The problem is that we’re six months behind on the work that…
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Queensland asbestos: school and dog park among 18 entities supplied with potentially contaminated soil
Read More St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School as well as 16 businesses may have received soil with friable asbestos as investigations continue Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Investigations have narrowed down the list of Queensland entities that received…
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Senior NT police deny Zachary Rolfe’s claim unit held racist mock award, inquest hears
Read More Lawyer tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest current and former officers in tactical response group rejected claims and said they were hurtful Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Senior police from the Northern Territory’s heavily armed tactical response unit have…
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Dry lakes, wildfires: Consequences of drought on Sicily
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Scam posts impersonate Malaysian govt cash scheme
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Victorian premier cancels iftar dinner after boycott announced by peak Muslim bodies
Read More Jacinta Allan says event will not go ahead out of respect to those in the community that grieving over the war in Gaza The Victorian government has cancelled its annual iftar dinner after the state’s peak body for Muslims and other community groups announced they would not attend the event due to Labor’s…
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Boeing: DoJ begins investigation as FAA gives 90-day deadline for safety plan
Read More US justice department scrutinizing whether door blowout violated 2021 agreement with Boeing after two fatal plane crashes The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is giving Boeing 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality problems and meet safety standards for building new planes, as the justice department reportedly reviews whether a…
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Winklevoss firm to return $1.1bn to customers
Read MoreGemini was co-founded by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss – known for their legal dispute with Facebook.Gemini was co-founded by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss – known for their legal dispute with Facebook.
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Biden and Trump head to border for high-stakes duel
Read MoreBoth want to talk tough on immigration – an issue that could decide the presidency – writes Anthony Zurcher.Both want to talk tough on immigration – an issue that could decide the presidency – writes Anthony Zurcher.
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US judge disqualifies Trump from Illinois ballot
Read MoreFormer president barred from appearing on Republican presidential primary ballot over his role in US Capitol attack.Former president barred from appearing on Republican presidential primary ballot over his role in US Capitol attack.
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Litman: Without even ruling on Trump’s immunity claim, the Supreme Court handed him a huge victory
Read More The justices will hear arguments in the federal Jan. 6 case, delaying the ex-president’s prosecution for months as his campaign to return to the White House proceeds. The justices will hear arguments in the federal Jan. 6 case, delaying the ex-president’s prosecution for months as his campaign to return to the White House…
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Raskin says McConnell should have ‘stuck with the courage of his convictions’ over Trump impeachment
Read More EXCLUSIVE: The lead impeachment manager for Donald Trump’s January 6 impeachment trial speaks to The Independent about the retirement of the Senate’s top Republican EXCLUSIVE: The lead impeachment manager for Donald Trump’s January 6 impeachment trial speaks to The Independent about the retirement of the Senate’s top Republican
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US Supreme Court to hear Trump’s immunity claim in 2020 election case
Read MoreTop court agrees to decide whether Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election.Top court agrees to decide whether Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election.
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First North Korea spy satellite is ‘alive’ and being controlled, experts say
Read More Changes in orbit of Malligyong-1 suggest Pyongyang is successfully maneuvering the satellite North Korea’s first spy satellite is “alive”, space experts have said, after detecting changes in its orbit that suggested Pyongyang was successfully controlling the spacecraft – although its capabilities remain unknown. After two fiery failures, North Korea successfully launched the Malligyong-1…
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Trump disqualified from Illinois ballots by state judge over insurrection
Read More Voters argued that the former president should be disqualified from the state ballots for violating the anti-insurrection clause of the US Constitution’s 14th Amendment Voters argued that the former president should be disqualified from the state ballots for violating the anti-insurrection clause of the US Constitution’s 14th Amendment
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Illinois judge kicks Trump off primary ballot
Read MoreThe Supreme Court is hearing a case that will decide whether Mr Trump can be removed.The Supreme Court is hearing a case that will decide whether Mr Trump can be removed.
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Marion Barter inquest findings: coroner criticises NSW police, says former lover ‘does indeed know more’
Read More Coroner finds Ric Blum lied and deceived inquest, but does not recommend charges against him Searching for Marion Barter: a daughter’s 25-year quest to find her missing motherFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales police…
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Texas executes death row inmate despite Kim Kardashian bid to spare him
Read More Cantu was convicted of murdering his cousin and his counsin’s fiancé in 2001 Cantu was convicted of murdering his cousin and his counsin’s fiancé in 2001
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Australian ex-MP became foreign agent – spy boss
Read MoreThe former politician allegedly “sold out” to a foreign spy network, offering access to a prime minister’s orbit.The former politician allegedly “sold out” to a foreign spy network, offering access to a prime minister’s orbit.
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Asbestos: Rozelle parklands reopening delayed with critics arguing extension shows EPA is a ‘toothless tiger’
Read More Environment Protection Authority originally demanded park be cleaned up by end of February but Transport for NSW granted extra month by watchdog Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The remediation and reopening of a major Sydney park where…
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US lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown
Read MoreThe tentative budget agreement still needs to be voted on by the full House and Senate.The tentative budget agreement still needs to be voted on by the full House and Senate.
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Trump barred from Illinois primary ballot over January 6 role
Read More Judge Tracie Porter sides with voters who sought disqualification but delays ruling from taking effect in light of expected appeal An Illinois state judge on Wednesday barred Donald Trump from appearing on the Illinois Republican presidential primary ballot because of his role in the attack at the US Capitol on January 6, but…
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Euphoria star Hunter Schafer arrested at pro-Palestine protest during Joe Biden TV appearance
Read More The 25-year-old actor was among 30 demonstrators taken into custody during Joe Biden’s appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, organisers confirmed Euphoria actor Hunter Schafer was among dozens of protesters arrested at NBC’s headquarters in Manhattan during the president Joe Biden’s appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers earlier this week, organisers…
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Elijah Vue: Timeline of disappearance and search for missing Wisconsin three-year-old
Read More Child’s mother and her boyfriend remain in custody and child not seen since 20 February Child’s mother and her boyfriend remain in custody and child not seen since 20 February
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S Korea doctors face arrest if they don’t end strike
Read MoreJunior doctors have gone on strike over the past week, causing disruption and delays to surgeries.Junior doctors have gone on strike over the past week, causing disruption and delays to surgeries.
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Two children ran away. It took 13 years to get home again
Read MoreThe extraordinary story of Bablu and Rakhi who left home as children and grew up in orphanages.The extraordinary story of Bablu and Rakhi who left home as children and grew up in orphanages.
