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WorldSeparatists win Quebec election in test for Canada PM
The partial results indicated that the separatists won only about 30% of the vote, but vote-splitting among the federalist parties tipped the result in the PQ's favour
UN chief calls for Gaza ceasefire ahead of October 7 anniversary
Antonio Guterres also said Palestinians in Gaza have faced a “massive loss of life, displacement and destruction,” without specifying their death toll
Nazis and the bomb: nuclear archaeology finds Werner Heisenberg mistook how close he was
Scientists have found that the Nobel laureate may have grossly overestimated how close his team was to having a working nuclear reactor, much less a nuclear weapon
U.S. envoy holds rare meeting with Sudan’s top general in push to seek end to fighting
The rare meeting between Massad Boulos and Abdel-Fattah Burhan comes as the U.S., Egypt and other intermediaries seek to renew pressure on the warring parties in Sudan to negotiate an end to the fighting that has killed at least 59,000 people
Trump says his super PAC will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked backlash for glorifying him
Donald Trump provided no details on reimbursing taxpayers for ads that had already aired, nor on how he would go about having his political organisation pay for such future advertising
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say
The officials said forces allied with the internationally recognised government have retaken the crucial town of Dhubab just north of the strait
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye agree on rapid deployment of forces in the Kingdom
The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the Mecca Defence Alliance in Riyadh and would be carried out under “approved arrangements” and the national laws of the three countries, the statement said
Teenager loses hand picking up grenade in France school protests
France has been shaken by a wave of demonstrations by teenage students at high schools, or lycees, since late September demanding better classroom conditions
Students protest Cornell’s response to gang rape complaint
The Ivy League school has been trying to quell a firestorm — on campus and beyond — over its handling of the alleged 2024 gang rape
Alan Jones corresponded with 13-year-old who asked for financial help, court hears
Radio host took teenager to lunch, had him visit his apartment, and told him to keep some conversations secret, court hearsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlan Jones corresponded extensively with a 13-year-old who had written to him asking for financial help, showering the teenager with praise and asking him to keep some secrets from his mother.The teenager, known as complainant A, posted a…
'My heart is broken': Michael Flatley announces his wife has died
Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said his "heart is broken" following the death of his wife, Niamh O'Brien, at the age of 52.
Secessionist party wins Quebec election in Canada
Parti Quebecois returns to power, promising a third referendum on Quebec's independence from Canada.
Trump targets tax-free diesel as Republicans approach midterms
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel as fuel prices put pressure on Republican candidates. Trump said the move would save farmers millions of dollars and lower the cost of goods, though analysts said the change would not benefit farmers already using tax-exempt fuel.
Judith Lucy announces breast cancer diagnosis: ‘I’m in shock, but I’m OK’
Comedian reveals cancer in a joke-packed video, saying she will undergo a double mastectomy and ‘I’ll be keeping you abreast of everything, Australia’Comedian and actor Judith Lucy has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.In a video shared to Instagram on Tuesday afternoon, the 58-year-old said she had “a little, not so fun update” to share. Continue reading...
UN rights council condemns attacks on civilians in Sudan, calls for truce
Resolution demands an immediate ceasefire and extends the mandate of the mission investigating abuses in Sudan.
Kaliningrad: Why Russia’s Baltic exclave is a new flashpoint
Moscow has accused the alliance of increasing military pressure around the strategic exclave and has sent a formal diplomatic note to the NATO over what it sees as attempts to isolate the territory; however, NATO has rejected the accusations, saying its activities in the region are ‘defensive’
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial shown CCTV of accused’s movements across Sydney after alleged double murder
Former NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to February 2024 murders of Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJurors have seen how dozens of CCTV cameras tracked Beau Lamarre-Condon’s movements across Sydney well into the night after he allegedly murdered his former partner.The 31-year-old former senior constable has pleaded not guilty to the murders of Je…
Separatist party projected to win Quebec election, adding new test to Canada's unity
The Parti Québécois, which secured a minority, has vowed to hold an independence referendum in the years to come.
Samoa leader apologises for Nazi salute after video from 2007 emerges
Schmidt acknowledged that his actions "were inappropriate and capable of causing offence and hurt".
Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund controversial TV ads after backlash
Trump faced criticism from across the political divide after at least $1.5 million in federal funds was spent on TV ads. He says his MAGA Inc. super PAC will pay for future ads.
Live: Tens of thousands expected at Paris protests as unions join students
Tens of thousands of people are expected to march in Paris on Tuesday as French trade unions join high school students protesting conditions in schools. The demonstrations have been marked by clashes with police, injuries and arrests, with authorities expecting up to 40,000 protesters in the capital as unrest spreads across the country. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
New York declares disaster emergency over measles outbreak
Since July 15, 92 cases have been reported in 18 New York counties, while Pennsylvania has reported 977 cases, many in rural counties along the New York border, the Governor said
Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad, in first since World War Two
The execution of Nidal Malik Hasan will be the first military execution since 1961 and the first by firing squad since the end of World War Two.
Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads after bipartisan pushback
The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.
Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund TV ads that praise him
Move comes after ethics experts criticised three nationally broadcast ads and called for independent investigations.
Turkiye, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi as Yemen fighting grows
During emergency talks in Riyadh, Turkiye and Pakistan agreed to send rapid deployment forces to Saudi Arabia.
Measles cases are spreading in the US this year, with over 1,000 infections reported in Pennsylvania
A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has topped 1,000 cases, with neighboring New York declaring a disaster emergency and mobilizing measures to fight the spread.
Trump approves firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
President Donald Trump approved a firing-squad execution on Monday for Nidal Hasan, the US Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. Hasan's execution will be the first carried out by the US military since 1961, with the date and location yet to be set by the Army.
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn gets life for wife’s murder
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life without parole after being convicted of his wife's murder
OpenAI to reiterate apology to Australia over Medicare hack as inquiry told artists risk becoming ‘roadkill’
Company executive to acknowledge ‘more work to do to rebuild trust with the Australian people’ as ABC says copyright laws do not need changingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOpenAI will use an appearance before a parliamentary committee to apologise again to Australia about the hack on Medicare last month, on the same day media and entertainment organisations argue weakening Australian copy…
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