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Health worker being monitored for Ebola in London hospital after working in DRC

UK resident was evacuated from Democratic Republic of the Congo where there is an outbreak of the disease A humanitarian worker is being monitored at a…

Mom forced 11-year-old daughter to give birth to husband’s baby without medical care

The victim had not seen a doctor in more than a year and was kept out of traditional school settings, prosecutors say

Iran war has cost $37.5bn so far, Hegseth tells Senate – US politics live

Protesters removed at start of testimony as defense secretary claims billions more in funding is needed ‘sustain vital operations without disruption’ Pete…

NT enacts 'significant overhaul' of child protection system

The Northern Territory parliament has passed legislative changes to the child protection system, with the Country Liberal Party (CLP) describing its new laws…

Experts warn AC units could still be recirculating wildfire smoke particles in your home

Clearer skies don’t always mean cleaner indoor air, experts say

Tankers carrying Saudi oil turned back after Houthi threats; Trump claims US will hit Iran’s nuclear storage facility ‘pretty soon’

In a letter to shippers, the Houthis have threatened to attack any ships that load or discharge Saudi oil Houthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky names new commander-in-chief and vows ‘deep strikes’ on Moscow will continue

President sacks former armed forces chief after days of street protests calling for him to go

Cameron McEvoy has lived a life between trips to Glasgow

As one of just two Australian swimmers returning to Glasgow for a second Commonwealth Games, Cameron McEvoy is taking time to appreciate how much has happened…

More than half of children in ICE immigration courts are representing themselves, DOJ data shows

More than 750,000 children are facing deportation under Donald Trump’s administration

Breaking: Firefighters find body after blaze in garden shed

Police have declared a crime scene after a man's body was found in the charred remains of a shed in Nambour — in the second fatal fire on Sunshine Coast in…

Trump allows direct US flights to Lebanon in historic move

It comes over 40 years after the US suspended the direct route with Lebanon. The announcement was made after US President Donald Trump met with Lebanese…

Mooloo Farm's sunflower festival helps palliative care patients

When Noel and Debbie Greenshaw started sowing sunflowers, they had no idea how it would spark joy, connect them with their community, and help improve the…

Mexican man killed running from ICE was tourist with valid visa: reports

Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, was fatally hit by a tractor-trailer in St. Augustine last Tuesday while running from immigration agents, reports say

UK humanitarian worker in London hospital after ‘potential exposure to Ebola’

There are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in the UK, the UKHSA has said

US rider hit by car in road rage incident before Tour de France time trial

Brandon McNulty is confronted by an angry driver on his way to the time trial as Remco Evenepoel shaves some time off Tadej Pogačar's overall lead.

Trial over Sacramento’s deadliest shooting ends in mistrial

Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin were tried together over shooting on K Street in April 2022 that left six dead The trial of two men accused of carrying out the…

Concerns raised over AusAlert emergency warning system

The rollout of a national emergency warning system is in doubt as most state and territory governments say they will keep their state-based systems.

Bay Area city manager charged for allegedly breaking into 66ft yacht while drinking

Sausalito city manager Elaine Forbes faces misdemeanor charges for allegedly trying to steal the three-story vessel A Bay Area city manager will face…

China’s policy playbook took its EV sector from zero to hero – can other countries follow?

China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry sits at the centre of numerous economic and geopolitical trends: consumer spending, environmental protection, trade…

Singapore bank stocks are at record highs. Should you buy, hold or sell?

Analysts say the decision to buy, hold or sell has less to do with price and more to do with why an investor owns the stock in the first place.

Commentary: The other recession risk that Singapore should be wary of

Weaker social ties and community involvement can contribute to the risk of a social recession in Singapore, say Nicholas Thomas, Wong Kang Li and Wilson Goh…

Commentary: Trump is slipping into an Iran quagmire

America cannot achieve its aims by negotiation. So, regime change is back on the agenda, says Financial Times' Gideon Rachman.

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests

Replaced military chief Syrskyi clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests.

Commentary: Why people are ordering fake food and fashion deliveries on free ‘dopamine apps’

Dopamine apps” that allow users to “buy” food, clothes or other products with no real-world cost have gone viral. This consumer behaviour professor explains…

WA man dies after not being able to get antipsychotic medication

Bradley Buswell, aged in his 40s and living with schizophrenia, died in state care after his medication became unavailable due to national shortages. An…

Live: ASX to rise as oil prices hit five-week high, Wall Street tech stocks rebound

The Australian share market is likely to start its day higher after Wall Street's beaten-down tech and semiconductor stocks rebounded sharply overnight. Oil…

Local farmers reap rewards from ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak as shoppers avoid pre-packed produce

There are currently more than 10,000 reported cases of cyclosporiasis in the U.S.

Stocks rise despite climbing oil prices

CFRA Research analyst Sam Stovall said the stock market "doesn't seem as if it wants to go down at all."

US war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - The United States' war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, an increase…

Saudi, UAE ministers use social media to signal unity after months of tension

By Timour Azhari RIYADH, July 21 (Reuters) - Senior Saudi and United Arab Emirates officials on Tuesday shared similar social media posts affirming their close…

DOJ accuses UC San Diego medical school of racial discrimination in admissions

The DOJ alleges the school intentionally manipulated applicant data, aiming to discriminate ‘in favor of so-called underrepresented minorities, such as blacks…

U.S. State Department accuses Cuba of promoting extremism and infiltrating government in US

The U.S. State Department released a document yesterday entitled the “Cuba Report: The Capital of 21st Century Communism”, which claims to describe the…

Troy Jackson Tightens Hold on Democratic Senate Nomination in Maine

State Democrats released a ballot for their nominating convention on Saturday that includes Mr. Jackson and two long-shot candidates with little public support…

Spain: Firefighters battle major wildfire north of Madrid

Officials say the blaze, which has forced about 1,200 people to evacuate and has burned at least 30,000 hectares of land, is one of the most complex to affect…

Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine’s Top General After Protests

The move followed the firing of a popular defense minister, who had clashed with the general over how to fight the war.

Senate Panel Advances Jay Clayton as Next Spy Chief on Party-Line Vote

If the full Senate confirms him as expected, Mr. Clayton will take over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte, a housing official…

Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 12, including family of six

"The attack took us by surprise. I could hear the children crying out for help, yet I was unable to save them," Ahmed al-Masri, a survivor of the strike, said.

Zelenskyy fires Ukraine’s army chief and offers Fedorov ‘prominent position’

After nationwide protests Oleksandr Syrskyi is to be replaced in reshuffle and popular defence minister returns to government Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired…

Andy Burnham’s first conversation with Donald Trump was ‘extremely warm’, Downing Street says

Mr Burnham’s conversation with the US president lasted 20 minutes, Downing Street said

Trump Officials Withhold $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds From California and Minnesota Over Suspected Fraud

The administration accused California and Minnesota of fraudulent activity in their public health insurance programs.

OpenAI says AI models went rogue during testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach at startup

Hegseth Estimates Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requesting as much as $70 billion in emergency military spending after nearly five months of war.

Why China is rapidly expanding its land trade routes to Central Asia

Over the past year, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has seen rapid development in Central Asia. This has been evidenced by the launch of several railway and…

Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a new one

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces following days of protests demanding his removal.…

Can AI replace Expedia? Its CEO says travel is more complicated than that

Generative AI is reshaping travel, but Expedia chief executive Ariane Gorin says travellers will continue to value trusted booking platforms.

Fogbow makes rare appearance in western NSW

A combination of cold weather and moist conditions combine to produce a fogbow in an unlikely place.

Lindt’s Easter chocolate bunny suffers sales drop over price hike and Iran war

Middle East conflicts deter tourists from Asia, hitting airport takings as El Niño set to reduce cocoa crop

Trump vows to help Lebanon pursue peace with Israel

US President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to help Lebanon “a lot” as its president, Joseph Aoun, sought Washington’s backing for a fragile effort to disarm…

US reacts to Ortega's announcement that Nicaragua will hold no more elections

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned on Tuesday that his country "will not stand idly by" after Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced that the…

Drone shows scorched landscape after Spain wildfire

A drone has revealed what remains of this forest after a wildfire burned through over 30,000 hectares of it.

US defence chief Hegseth puts Iran war cost at $37.5bn so far

Latest cost comes as Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Caine seek a $1.5 trillion budget, including $70bn for Iran war.

Live: Penny Wong raises missile test with Chinese foreign minister

Penny Wong has raised China's missile test and detention of Australian democracy activist Dr Yang Hengjun with the Chinese foreign minister. Follow live.

No cross-border ceremony for Gordie Howe bridge in light of U.S. trade threats: minister

Canada will celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge this week, the federal minister of infrastructure said Tuesday— but there will not be…

Iran holds funerals for children killed in Minab school strike

Iran has held funerals for 32 children killed in a US strike on a school in Minab, Iran on February 28.

Chelsea sign England's Rogers from Villa in record British deal

Gang claims responsibility for hack at Coca-Cola's fairlife unit

Will the Gordie Howe bridge still be testament to a successful friendship?

If nothing else, these latest developments might bolster the case for Mark Carney's contention that "the old relationship" we had with the United States "is…

How will Khalil al-Hayya’s leadership shape Hamas?

Newly named Hamas leader al-Hayya faces pressure to cede power amid Gaza's fragile ceasefire.

Grieving dog owner believes her pet died from toxic algae after she swam in river

The Charles River has experienced cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae blooms, nearly every summer over the past decade

Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires military chief after days of protests

Mass protests in recent days in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities had called for the removal of commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has…