Grim Coronation Street scenes as abuser Theo confronts Todd with a knife
Theo's cruelty knows no bounds. [Continue Reading]
Trilateral meeting in Paphos: 'Any attack on Cyprus is an attack on Europe'
French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis traveled to Cyprus for an emergency trilateral meeting with President Christodoulides amid the war in Iran. [Continue Reading]
Going for broke? Iran war spirals further after naming of Khamenei's son
Second week of a war seen more than ever as a massive gamble by the US and Israel: the hitting of oil installations in Tehran prompting retaliation across the Gulf. Also blown away, claims that disruptions to global energy security would be a passing blip. [Continue Reading]
Two teenagers detained for using 'IS-inspired' devices at a New York protest
The two were taken into custody for throwing homemade shrapnel-filled explosives towards officers near Gracie Mansion on Monday. The devices failed to ignite. Police also searched two homes in Pennsylvania linked to the incident. [Continue Reading]
Scholes 'did not intend to be offensive' to Carrick
Paul Scholes says an Instagram story post about Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick was "in no way intended to be offensive" towards his former team-mate. [Continue Reading]
Definition of anti-Muslim hate will not harm free speech, says Steve Reed
Communities secretary tells MPs that government has to act against record levels of hate crimesA new definition of anti-Muslim hate will not restrict freedom of speech, the communities secretary has pledged, as he said that “clear expectations” will still be set for new arrivals and existing communities in Britain to learn English.MPs were told by Steve Reed that the government had a duty to act against record levels of hate crime against Muslims, but that “you can’t tackle a problem if you can’t describe it”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
'I'm the only one suffering': Opetaia frustrated as IBF strips belt again
Jai Opetaia isn't giving up his dream of unification despite being caught in the middle of an administrative slugfest. [Continue Reading]
Netflix is hours away from dropping season 2 of ‘perfect emotional rollercoaster’ TV show
The countdown is on! [Continue Reading]
"There never was a plan" behind war in Iran, analyst says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, says that "the skyrocketing price of oil, the collapse of the stock market, the increasing casualties and the Iranian ability to continue to hit infrastructure are beginning to sober up" US President Donald Trump, adding that "there never was a plan" behind the United States war on Iran. [Continue Reading]
Trump and Putin discuss ‘quick’ ending to Iran war
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on Monday discussed the Iran war and Ukraine conflict during a “frank and constructive” telephone call, the Kremlin said. Putin and Trump held a one-hour call in their first talks since December, and Washington sought the discussion, Putin’s diplomatic adviser Yuri Ushakov was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies. “The accent was placed on the situation surrounding the conflict with Iran and the bilateral negotiations under way... [Continue Reading]
2 Teen Mariachi Musicians Released From ICE Detention
Representative Joaquin Castro of Texas led a delegation of Democrats to a South Texas detention center to press for the release of the brothers and their family. [Continue Reading]
After a car crash changed her life, Lily is telling her story to help others
Lily Mathews's father died while drink driving four years ago. She hopes others can learn from her trauma. [Continue Reading]
Queensland warns state on 'precipice' of fuel security issues amid calls for plan
Queensland Energy Minister David Janetzki has written to federal counterpart Chris Bowen warning of major impacts on daily life. [Continue Reading]
Who is Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei?
Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. [Continue Reading]
Putin says Russia can supply oil, gas to Europe as energy prices soar
Russian president spoke as oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, reaching levels unseen since start of Ukraine war. [Continue Reading]
Federal grand jury subpoenas Arizona legislature for records on 2020 election review in Maricopa County
In a significant legal development, a federal grand jury has issued a subpoena to Arizona's state legislature seeking records pertaining to a controversial review of the 2020 election results. Warren Petersen, the president of the Arizona state senate, confirmed the receipt of the subpoena, stating it relates specifically to the examination conducted on the election results in Maricopa County, the state's most populous area. Petersen noted on his social media account that "the FBI has the records," indicating an ongoing investigation into the procedures followed during the election audit. This subpoena appears to be part of a broader effort associated... [Continue Reading]
Tennessee Republican draws criticism from Democrats for Islamophobic rant
Andy Ogles posted ‘Muslims don’t belong in American society,’ among other statements, prompting Cair to call him an ‘anti-Muslim extremist’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAndy Ogles, a Republican representative of Tennessee, spent Monday on an Islamophobic rant, writing on social media: “Muslims don’t belong in American society,” among other statements that drew heated criticism from Democrats.“None of them belong here,” Ogles wrote in one of several posts on X, next to the mugshots of people he identified as being from Somalia and Senegal, the latter of whom was killed by police... [Continue Reading]
Why Israel’s war on Hezbollah keeps returning
Israel has tried for decades to weaken Hezbollah through wars and assassinations. Why has the group endured? [Continue Reading]
Iranian drone attack damages water desalination plant in Bahrain amid rising regional tensions
An Iranian drone attack has reportedly damaged a critical water desalination plant in Bahrain, raising significant concerns regarding the impact on civilian infrastructure amid escalating regional tensions. The incident, confirmed by Bahrain's interior ministry, underlines the ongoing consequences of the conflict in the region, with accusations that Tehran is targeting civilian facilities in a retaliatory campaign. The Bahraini government labeled the attack "random," asserting that such strikes are an uncommon tactic in wartime. The water desalination plant is essential for providing clean drinking water to millions in an area where water scarcity is already a pressing issue. The extent of... [Continue Reading]
Reeves to look at how to help households with heating oil bills
The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households. [Continue Reading]
So Badenoch, Farage and Blair think the Iran war is a great idea? Hmm … | John Crace
Kemi may be all in favour, but at least economic realpolitik is forcing her to take a slightly different tackThere have been any number of opportunities for people to decide they wanted no part of America’s war with Iran. The first was after the US had launched its first wave of strikes. To be fair, this was the moment Keir Starmer and most of the UK reckoned enough was enough and that our involvement would be limited to defensive strikes only.You couldn’t really fault the logic. Did the UK really want to be part of a war that was illegal... [Continue Reading]
Trump ally Lindsey Graham issues threat to Saudi Arabia over Iran war
Republican senator warns of ‘consequences’ if kingdom does not join US strikes against IraniansSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSenator Lindsey Graham on Monday questioned whether the United States should honor a long-sought defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, saying the kingdom’s refusal to join military operations against Iran made the partnership difficult to justify given that Americans were dying in a war Graham himself helped push the Trump administration to start.In a post on X, Graham said the American embassy in Riyadh was being evacuated due to sustained Iranian attacks on Saudi... [Continue Reading]
Mardi Gras pioneer wants more inclusive venues in country towns
After taking part in the original 1978 Mardi Gras parade, Kevin Betts returned to his country roots and set about making life easier for people growing up queer in the regions. [Continue Reading]
Trump calls on Australia to give asylum to Iranian women's soccer players
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had spoken to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the Iran women's soccer team after reports that five players had sought asylum in Australia. FRANCE 24's August Hakansson reports. [Continue Reading]
HMS Dragon will head to Cyprus in next couple of days, says defence secretary
John Healey tells Commons crews working hard to prepare warship after criticism over slow response to drone attacksHMS Dragon will set sail in “the next couple of days”, the defence secretary has said, meaning the British destroyer may not arrive in the eastern Mediterranean until after the weekend.John Healey told the House of Commons that navy crews were working “tirelessly, 22 hours a day” to prepare the warship, as he faced accusations of not acting fast enough to protect British interests in the region. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Ministers must act more quickly on deepfakes to protect women and girls, Kendall says
Exclusive: Technology secretary urges tech companies to do more to tackle online misogynyMinisters need to act more quickly to combat fast-changing threats from technology such as deepfakes, the technology secretary has said, as she warned about the risks women and girls face online.Liz Kendall said on Monday that technology was developing at such a pace that it was outstripping the government’s ability to regulate it, even suggesting there could be regular annual reviews of regulations as happens at the budget. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
‘Loving’ army veteran grandad, 82, dies after stranger snatches his walking stick
'Our father was loving, caring, and never deceived anyone.' [Continue Reading]
China-US trade relations may reach a ‘tactical truce’, slowing down economic decoupling
Companies in southern China are feeling growing confidence in the state of US-China relations and are reinvesting cautiously in the country, according to a survey by a US business lobby group. The American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China) – a mix of foreign and domestic firms – generally expects bilateral ties to stabilise in the year ahead, but is also adapting to geopolitical friction as China shifts from assembling Western goods to supplying industrial parts to emerging... [Continue Reading]
3 Prosecutors Are Running U.S. Attorney’s Office Unlawfully, Judge Rules
The ruling, which found that the three-person leadership team in New Jersey’s federal prosecutor’s office was illegal, will again throw the direction of the office into question. [Continue Reading]
Live: Burke to provide update on Iranian soccer team, Trump calls PM
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says he met with the women last night and told them they were "welcome to stay in Australia". Follow live. [Continue Reading]
Iran's new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, enters power as the Islamic republic faces its most serious crisis. [Continue Reading]
Erdogan warns Iran against 'provocative steps' after second missile intercepted
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday again warned Tehran against taking "provocative steps" after NATO defence systems intercepted a second Turkey-bound ballistic missile launched from Iran. FRANCE 24's Jasper Mortimer reports from Ankara. [Continue Reading]
Dubai's 'cringe' influencers have a new rule: Don't mention the war
As missiles and drones began lighting up the sky over Dubai, many of the city's social media personalities started posting about it. Then the government stepped in. [Continue Reading]
Forwarded email a rare public glimpse into the cunning world of political spin
It is common for media advisors to provide reporters with background information in an effort to shape the way a story is reported, but the practice backfired spectacularly when the SA government shared an email from the wrong patient. [Continue Reading]
Bundaberg region on alert as major flood warning issued
Thousands of residents are on major flood watch across Queensland following days of huge rainfall totals. [Continue Reading]
Three dead in southern NSW after head-on crash on Kings Highway
Three people are dead and four others injured after a shocking head-on crash on the Kings Highway at Monga in southern NSW. [Continue Reading]
Politics live: Tony Burke to give statement about Iranian footballers; EU to sign defence partnership with Australia
Home affairs minister says there was joy and relief when he spoke to the five women in Queensland. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBurke confirms Trump has called AlbaneseBurke has confirmed the US president, Donald Trump, has spoken with Anthony Albanese (who will be up to speak in Canberra shortly).I do know that the president called the prime minister and the views of the president put on this, I think, reflected what all good people have been thinking. Everybody’s been looking at this situation and saying, surely, is there something we can do?We’ve... [Continue Reading]
Trump cheers FBI subpoena of Arizona 2020 election records
Request for records related to election audit appears latest part of Trump effort to spread false claims about votingA federal grand jury subpoenaed Arizona’s legislature for records related the state senate’s widely criticized review of the 2020 election, the state senate president said on Monday, in what appears to be the latest part of the Trump administration’s efforts to spread false claims about the 2020 election and voting in the United States.Warren Petersen, the president of the Arizona state senate, confirmed on X on Monday the legislature had received a subpoena related to records of its review of the election... [Continue Reading]
France Is Sending a Large Naval Force to the Middle East
President Emmanuel Macron said the warships would help protect France’s allies and French citizens in the region, and could be part of a force to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. [Continue Reading]
Another case involving a flesh-eating ulcer detected in NSW
The sixth case of a flesh-eating Buruli ulcer has been detected on the NSW south coast. [Continue Reading]
With Queensland road toll rising, widower says deaths getting 'lost in the data'
Colin Caudell has been on a mission to improve safety for roadside workers since his wife Suzanne was struck and killed by a truck in 2013. [Continue Reading]
Patient information not to be used as 'political tool', peak doctors body says
The Australian Medical Association says politicians should not be using non-consensual patient information to make a point about the health system. [Continue Reading]
Aussie Paralympics icon shreds 'pathetic' showing after 20-year hiatus
Michael Milton is overcome with emotion after making his Paralympics return, but is less than impressed by his actual performance on the slopes. [Continue Reading]
U.S. Reaches Tentative Deal Ending Prosecution of Turkish Bank
Court papers submitted as part of the agreement with Halkbank, which was accused of doing business with Iranian entities, said Turkey’s assistance “was instrumental” in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire. [Continue Reading]
Boston frontman Tommy DeCarlo dies age 60 after cancer diagnosis
He joined the band in 2007. [Continue Reading]
US teacher dies after students’ toilet paper prank goes wrong
It was a prank that turned deadly, authorities said: a group of teenagers unspooled rolls of toilet paper outside the home of a beloved high school teacher who tripped in the street and was struck by a pickup truck as the pranksters started to drive away. The 40-year-old teacher, Jason Hughes, died after being brought to a hospital late Friday, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office said. The 18-year-old driver of the pickup was arrested on a felony charge of vehicular homicide, and four other teens... [Continue Reading]
International student 'cash cows' blindsided by visa cost doubling
The Department of Home Affairs has doubled the price of a post-study work visa, leaving "tens of thousands" of graduates out of pocket. [Continue Reading]
Bahrain says Iranian drone attack damages water desalination plant
Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but they have appeared in the war in the Middle East with strikes on desalination plants -- critical infrastructure for millions of people in the arid region. Bahrain's interior ministry said Sunday that an Iranian drone attack damaged a water desalination plant, accusing Tehran of "randomly" targeting civilian infrastructure. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports. [Continue Reading]
Alexander Butterfield, Who Revealed Nixon Tapes in Watergate Scandal, Dies at 99
“There is tape in the Oval Office,” said Mr. Butterfield, a former White House aide, in testimony that rocked the Watergate hearings and led to the president’s resignation. [Continue Reading]
What you need to know about Iran today, with Laura Tingle
The ABC's global affairs editor, Laura Tingle, is in Dubai and will provide daily updates on the Middle East war. [Continue Reading]
