Ben Carroll announces royal commission into construction sector as first act as new premier of Victoria

Jacinta Allan steps down from top job before expected spill, saying her deputy has her ‘unqualified support’ Live updates: Jacinta Allan quits as premier of Victoria Who is Ben Carroll? Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Ben Carroll has been sworn in as the premier of Vi

6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years

Australia news live: new Victorian premier Ben Carroll announces construction royal commission; Angus Taylor donations raised in Icac

Follow updates live Jacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier before leadership challenge by Ben Carroll Who is Ben Carroll? Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast ACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leave Michele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council o

Tornado Damage Reported in Wisconsin as Storms Unleash Heavy Rain and Winds

Forecasters warned that more storms were expected into the evening stretching across the Midwest.

Remember When ‘Blame Canada’ Was a ‘South Park’ Joke?

It would be a grave mistake for Americans to treat their place in the world as an afterthought.

Putin Thinks Conquest Can Be Cost Free. We Disagree.

Justice may proceed slowly, and cautiously, but it does proceed.

Mamdani tackles cost of living crisis in New York with 30% discounts

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a new plan to sell discounted grocery baskets at city-run stores.

Malaysia detains more than 100 Rohingya seeking help from the UN

Malaysian police have detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers who were seeking help from the UN.

Trump calls protester ‘communist’ after Michigan speech interruption

A protester was removed after interrupting US President Donald Trump’s remarks at a Michigan auto event.

Israeli ex-generals urge Trump to push Netanyahu on ‘settler terror’

Settler violence in the occupied West Bank endangers Israel’s future, 550 former officials tell Trump.

Cursor makes its biggest India push yet ahead of SpaceX acquisition with localized pricing

Cursor says India is now its third-largest market globally and plans to expand local hiring and enterprise sales.

Heat wave threatens to worsen France, Spain wildfires

A fresh spell of extreme heat, driven by climate change, is expected to intensify some of Europe's worst wildfires in decades, stretching firefighting resources.

Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director

South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham's funeral to draw Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington

The H-1B Visa Scam: Importing Cheap Labor While Americans Are Laid Off

The H-1B visa program was sold to the American people as a narrow pathway for importing rare talent that supposedly could not be found in the United States. We were told these were the “best and brightest,” possessing exceptional skills needed to keep America competitive. That sales pitch has collap

New Jersey Bans Grocers From Building a Surveillance Economy

New Jersey has become one of the first states to draw a line against what may be one of the most disturbing developments in modern retail. Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Fair Price Protection Act, banning grocery stores from using a shopper’s personal information to determine how much that indiv

Massive Wildfires Draw Close to Madrid

Madrid is booming, culturally and economically, but the wildfires raging within a short drive of the capital have provided a reality check.

Zelensky and Trump Will Meet at the White House. Has Their Relationship Thawed?

President Trump will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington this week. President Volodymyr Zelensky will also attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.

Netanyahu the Dangerous Neocon

COMMENT: You are just anti Israel. G REPLY: No, anti-Netanyahu. He has been preaching the same shit for more than 30 years. The polls in Israel show 61% do not support Netanyahu. As I have sais, he went to school in Philadelphia and hung out with the Kristols. It was Irving Kristol who started […]

He Served China’s Police State of Xinjiang. He Says It Imprisoned Him, Too.

After nearly 10 years carrying out Chinese government repression in Xinjiang, a former police officer is now seeking asylum in Germany.

2nd octogenarian in modern US history faces lethal injection as Florida plans 2 executions Tuesday

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‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons

From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown “It rained for 10 days and 10 nights, non-stop – I’d never seen anything like it,” says Anar Gul, a construction worker who lives in the remote district of Dur Baba in eastern Afghanistan. The houses

Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband details ‘big spiral’ as expert says one part ‘scared me’ in mom’s murder trial

Patrick Clancy testified about his ex-wife's mental health spiral on Seroquel and her intrusive thoughts about harming their children before the killings.

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Iran war: Netanyahu in Washington for meeting with Trump

The meeting between the US President and the Israeli Prime Minister will be the first since the start of the war on Iran. Meanwhile, Washington has confirmed a new round of Israeli-Lebanese talks. Follow DW for more.

McFarland: 'Best Solution' Is 'Slow-Rolling Regime Change' Through Economy in Iran, Trump, Bibi Disagree on Regime Change

On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Varney & Co.,” former Trump Deputy National Security Adviser KT McFarland said that “The best solution” in Iran is “sort of a slow-rolling regime change, slow-rolling coup, where the IRGC loses control” and The post McFarland: ‘Best Solution’ Is ‘

J&J offers $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has offered to pay $5.5bn (£4.13bn) to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits in the US alleging its talcum powder caused ovarian cancer.

Heavy rains in South Korea revive false claims about Chinese cloud seeding

Israel and Lebanon to meet for further talks in Rome

Hotelier stopped funding NSW Liberal ‘Reformers’ after deciding Morrison and Perrottet had ‘gone woke’, Icac hears

Michael O’Hara also tells corruption watchdog he was wrong to support young Liberals alleged to have solicited illegal donations, saying ‘I made a mistake’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A witness who allegedly ma

Fauci, in Private Diary, Reflected on Covid’s Origins and His Own Fame

Private entries, released by a Republican senator, have reignited a furious debate over whether Covid-19 leaked from a lab.

Who is Ben Carroll, the man who has become Victoria’s new premier?

Carroll, who was elected to parliament in 2012 and says he has always been ambitious, has been sworn in as premier after Jacinta Allan resigned LIVE: Jacinta Allan resigns as premier of Victoria Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast In 2023, when then-public transport minist

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy set to meet Trump as Iran and Ukraine wars converge

The US Senate will vote Tuesday on Russian sanctions, days after Ukraine attacked an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.

'I was freaking out,' says Howard student among 500 unenrolled over tuition payment

Several frustrated families said they traveled hours to Washington, D.C., seeking accountability from the school.

New Jersey Democrat Defends Piker's 'America Deserved 9/11': 'I Still Love the Guy'

Democrat congressional candidate Adam Hamawy defended far-left streamer Hasan Piker's "America deserved 9/11" comments in an interview posted Thursday, insisting the remark should be kept "in perspective." The post New Jersey Democrat Defends Piker’s ‘America Deserved 9/11’: ‘I Still Love the Guy’ a

Scientists back out of review for Inner Harbor desalination project study

US warns hundreds of Boeing jets may require seat safety inspections

US regulator warns of Boeing 737 MAX seat safety concerns, calls for inspection of 453 US-registered jets.

Trump says Iran talks taking place during pause in US military strikes

US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are continuing during a pause in US military strikes

6 Takeaways From Michigan’s Senate Debate Between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens

At the final debate before next week’s Democratic primary for Senate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens showcased their wildly different ideological stances and political styles.

It’s the vibe: Australian comedy classic The Castle set to become a stage play

Working Dog team behind the 1997 film reuniting to write ‘new, fully updated’ version for the stage, which will premiere in Melbourne in 2027 An announcement that deserves to go straight to the pool room: the beloved Australian comedy The Castle is set to become a play, written by the team behind th

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Houthi Threats Force Saudi Crude Tanker Onto Suez Route To Asia

Houthi Threats Force Saudi Crude Tanker Onto Suez Route To Asia By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com The Houthi threats to shipping in the Red Sea and its chokepoint, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, have forced at least one oil tanker carrying Saudi crude to Asia to choose the much longer r

Ebola response workers strike in DR Congo as death toll spikes

Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, have gone on strike.

Air Force One features new color scheme

President Trump flew out of Michigan on Monday inside the Air Force One 757, which now features a new painted color scheme.  The plane is now dark blue with a gold stripe and red trim, according to a pool report from Ana Ceballos, a Washington Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times. It now matches

Fiery Michigan Senate primary reaches final stretch: Takeaways from El-Sayed, Stevens debate

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed squared off in their second one-on-one debate to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) — just one week out from the Aug. 4 Democratic Senate primary.   The duo clashed once again over corporate influence and su

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How telehealth is helping close the healthcare gap in rural Zimbabwe

Virtual consultations are replacing hours of travel, bringing affordable healthcare closer to rural Zimbabweans.

Heroic 16-year-old lifeguard rescues child from monster surf in heart-stopping video

Heart-stopping video shows a 16-year-old lifeguard battling relentless waves to save a child from dangerous surf as beachgoers struggled to reach the pair.

Trump Says U.S. in ‘Very Deep Talks’ with Iran — Warns of ‘Strong Military Action’ if Diplomacy Fails

President Donald Trump said Monday the United States is engaged in "very deep talks" with Iran but warned Washington is prepared to resume "very strong military action" if diplomacy fails, saying he agreed to pause plans to expand the U.S. military campaign to give negotiations another opportunity.

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Advocates brace for possible influx of Haitian asylum seekers as U.S. protections end

TPS, which had allowed Haitians to live and work legally in the U.S. on a temporary basis, officially expired Monday.

Kelowna businesses see economic boost as BC Summer Games draw thousands

The games, last hosted in Kelowna 18 years ago, welcomed approximately 2,600 athletes from across British Columbia.

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Union president refuses to answer questions about controversial Vancouver council campaign

During a public hearing on July 22, several callers opposing a Vancouver urban planning proposal acknowledged to council that they were not local and some were from California.

Asia ‘scraping the bottom of the barrel’ as Red Sea oil blockade worsens energy crisis

The Houthi threat to Saudi oil exports comes as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines are still reeling from the closure of the strait of Hormuz Governments in Asia are scrambling to avoid their second major energy crisis in six months, as another maritime chokepoint in the Middle East faces a viol

California family members claim they were attacked at luxury Maui resort during violent melee

A California family claims a group hurled chairs and beat relatives as young as 17 at the Kaanapali Alii resort in Lahaina after racial threats.

Heatwave approaches as fires near Bordeaux continue to rage

Seattle Police Search for 3rd Shooter in Deadly Food Festival Shooting

A 15-year-old suspect was in custody, and documents said a second shooter was killed on the scene. Police were looking for at least one more suspect in the attack that left three dead.

Fauci's diary shows he fed questions to journalists, built friendships with media figures

Anthony Fauci's diary entries reveal Jake Tapper texted him questions to ask CNN guests and dined at his home, calling President Donald Trump "totally nuts."

Witnesses told authorities Nolan Wells had 'heavy' alcohol intake: Preliminary info

Witnesses told investigators that Nolan Wells had been drinking heavily with friends, according to a document with preliminary information from Mississippi officials.

James Comey Asks Charges Be Dropped, Says '86 47' Not a Threat

Former FBI Director James Comey asked a judge to drop the charges against him, arguing that his "86 47" post was political speech, not a threat against President Donald Trump. The post James Comey Asks Charges Be Dropped, Says ’86 47′ Not a Threat appeared first on Breitbart.

Former senior ICE official says rush for numbers is causing deaths

Fmr. Acting Chief of Staff at ICE: a rush to hire officers and a focus on detention numbers is causing fatal mistakes.

Brian Harman flips the bird after 3M Open finish, gets a laugh from Scottie Scheffler

Brian Harman raised his middle finger at a TV camera in the scoring area as Scottie Scheffler erupted in laughter and a fist pump at the 3M Open.

RFK Jr says Fauci prioritized 'getting on TV' over public health after revealing diary release

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Anthony Fauci's diary entries reveal a fixation on fame, claiming the doctor did incalculable damage to public health trust.

US singer D4vd to stand trial in killing of 14-year-old girl

D4vd is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in 2025. Prosecutors allege that he dismembered her body and drove around with her decomposing remains in his car.

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Stevens to El-Sayed: ‘Thank you for clarifying that you didn’t call me an ogre’

The two faced off in the final Michigan Democratic primary debate hours after POLITICO published a leaked recording of El-Sayed.

Illegal Alien Gets 20 Years in Prison for Killing Nashville Restaurateur

An illegal alien who crossed the southern border under the Biden administration has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing 42-year-old Matthew Carney, the owner of Smokin Thighs restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee, in a hit-and-run crash in June 2024. The post Illegal Alien Gets 20 Years in

Why Trump held off on latest Iran escalation threat: Sources

Top advisers met with Trump to discuss options, implications and concerns.

‘I've never lost:’ Rahm Emanuel makes his case for the White House

Kelsey Grammer admits it's 'exhausting' when movies try to alter history to fit modern tastes

"Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer told Katie Miller that Hollywood keeps flopping by forcing modern spins on classic stories that ought to respect history and culture.

The Curator: The best home office essentials to make working from home easier

Consider this your desk-side edit: the home office finds from Moleskine, Article, Flexispot and more that are worth making room for.

NY Times reporter admits Trump's 'delusional' foes have wrongly written his political obituary many times

New York Times reporter Jonathan Swan said President Donald Trump showed him a document comparing himself to Napoleon, Stalin, and Genghis Khan in terms of power.

The Curator: Your ultimate capsule wardrobe for summer 2026

From breezy basics at Aritzia to luxe-looking essentials from Quince and timeless staples from Simons, these wardrobe heroes will help you create your best-dressed summer 2026 yet.

Houthis want to copy Iran’s Hormuz control in the Red Sea: Yemeni FM

Speaking in Riyadh, Yemen's internationally recognised government warns global complacency has emboldened the Houthis.

Minnesota prediction market ban paused by federal judge days before rollout

A federal judge on Monday halted a prediction market ban in Minnesota days before it was set to roll out.  District Judge Katherine Menendez wrote that the Trump administration, Kalshi and Polymarket are “likely to succeed on the merits” in the case arguing that the state ban is pre-empted by federa