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Brazil's presidential election voting extended after transport complaints
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Brazil's presidential election voting extended after transport complaints

Serbia's long-time leader Aleksandar Vucic concedes defeat to student-led movement in parliamentary elections.

France's 'vandals pay' bill sparks fears of curbing right to protest

Trump and top Democrats target key states before Election Day

Victorian Labor Premier Ben Carroll warns of a "Liberal-One Nation government" as the state election approaches.

Serbia votes as strongman Vučić faces grassroots challenge to 12-year rule

Serbians vote in a closely contested election that could bring an end to Aleksandar Vucic's grip on power.

Former US President Barack Obama campaigns for Democrats ahead of the US midterms, criticising Donald Trump over the war with Iran and high consumer prices.

Audi to build $4 billion factory in US, creating 4,500 jobs

Turkey's new deal on Mediterranean maritime boundaries with Libya is exacerbating issues with Greece and the EU.

Gadi Eisenkot campaigns on Moroccan roots in challenge to Netanyahu

France: Hundreds arrested after nationwide protests

Serbia votes in a closely contested election that could bring an end to Aleksandar Vucic's grip on power.

Fire engulfs Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat, suspect arrested

Serbian voters turn out in large numbers for the country's election, fuelling hopes of opposition party Student List to oust right-wing populist leader Aleksandar Vučić.

Netanyahu proposes cryptocurrency as a solution to potential economic sanctions on Israel.

Brazil's presidential runoff pits leftist Lula against far-right Bolsonaro

Almost two-thirds of Australians bulk-billed for all GP care amid extra incentives for doctors

Larry David's begrudgingly authorised biography, Emperor of Nothing, reveals the comedy titan's reluctance to share his life story.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggests revisiting EU free movement rules

Cutting 'red tape' is a tired neoliberal trope, argues Heather Stewart in The Guardian — Politics, as the UK government prepares to slash regulations in its upcoming budget.

Climate change linked to increased gun violence, research finds.

US food stamp enrollment drops 13% under Trump administration

Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election

A Norfolk couple's decade-long fight to protect a rare wetland has resulted in a landmark legal victory, with a high court judge ruling that environmental regulators failed in their duty to prevent pollution.

Mourinho returns to the Camp Nou for the first time in 13 years, seeking to bring down Barcelona in the highly anticipated clásico.

Grimsby residents welcome new £5.8bn scheme to revive town centres

UK to invest £100m in AI Biosecurity Lab

US President Donald Trump eases tariffs on Canada ahead of US midterms

Romania blames Russia for ship attack in the Black Sea

Mozambican safari operator Zambeze Delta Safaris wins conservation award at COP17

Gunmen open fire at church in Jordan, killing at least seven

Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah sent for trial over website licensing issue

US tech rout and Chinese stocks entering bear market territory rattle global markets.

AIPAC's influence on US politics under scrutiny in new documentary.
Trade policies have had a devastating impact on workers, farmers, and local communities across the United States, with significant job, farm, and income losses reported in all 50 states.

Fifa increases preparation money for Women’s World Cup to match men’s teams

Germany's government expects increased tax revenue in 2027, but Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil notes that this will not bring relief to the budget.

Violence against officials on the rise, with US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Australian MP Helen Haines among the latest victims.

Bulgaria's presidential election campaign is dominated by concerns about security in the Black Sea and the country's foreign policy, particularly its support for Ukraine.

Four UK cities shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029

Michigan Senate debate: Key takeaways from El-Sayed, Rogers clash

Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as part of AI-led efficiency drive

Pope Leo XIV's cancer treatment deemed successful

Ex-pilot Greg Lynn claims he was attacked in prison, including being thrown a jug of poo and other 'disgusting material'.

Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to build Big Bend wall

US accuses Canada of election interference ahead of midterms

US special envoys meet with Putin amid concerns over Ukraine support

Moscow proposes a summit with Trump and Xi to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Kyiv or the EU.

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in Cambridge Analytica case

French President Emmanuel Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting the country's street unrest for political gain.

Pope Leo XIV receives positive cancer treatment update

Russia agrees to resume peace talks with Ukraine and US

Vanuatu minister contradicts own government on Chinese police drawdown

European Public Prosecutor's Office searches offices of far-right Patriots for Europe group in Brussels and Strasbourg.

Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy

Russian-born Kazakhstani billionaire Timur Turlov elected as new president of world chess, sparking controversy in Ukraine and Russia.

One Nation faces criticism over a cartoon depicting politicians being run down by a vehicle, following the attack on federal MP Helen Haines.

Jeffrey Donaldson investigated over alleged rape in UK parliament

French President Emmanuel Macron criticizes comments from foreign leaders, including US President Donald Trump, blaming immigration for riots in France.

Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs after car attack

A woman who claims Russell Brand raped her told him she felt treated like an animal, a court has heard.

Civil servant Kashim Chowdhury admits to making mistakes while juggling five government jobs, but denies any criminal intent.

The UK government has approved drilling at the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, which could meet around 1.6% of the country's projected gas demand between 2026 and 2036.

UK approves development of Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea

Man arrested after allegedly making threats with 'nunchucks' at MP's office

US President Donald Trump hints at a potential trade deal with India, while UN experts call for an investigation into Indian authorities' crackdown on protesters.

US envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg after 'positive' talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

US envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Russian officials in St. Petersburg

US civil rights enforcement under threat as Supreme Court considers case

Helen Haines, Australian MP, loses both legs after alleged car attack

Deadly drone strike on market in disputed territory kills over 150

UN warns of disastrous climate overshoot if emissions not cut by 18% in four years

Protesters in Portugal vow to continue their campaign for affordable housing after police cleared camps and arrested 55 people.


Brendan Cox reflects on the alleged attack on Australian MP Helen Haines, drawing parallels with his late wife Jo Cox's murder in 2016.

Nigeria records its first Ebola case in Abuja, as the virus spreads across Africa.

Greece's alliances failed to prevent eastern Libya's maritime deal with Turkey, highlighting the shifting priorities in the Middle East.

Helen Haines remains in critical condition after alleged attack

US Embassy warns Americans to avoid Paris due to violent protests and curfews

US President Donald Trump faces another legal challenge over tariffs imposed on Canadian goods.

A parliamentary probe into Labor's $560 million funding pot will examine the allocation of grants to marginal seats and Labor-held seats.

Russell Brand faces rape allegations in court

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll to meet with electoral officials to discuss election security fears.

UK government to make decision on Jackdaw gas field

Nobel Peace Laureate Navi Pillay Criticizes US's ICC Sanctions

Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck ahead of runoff vote

Helen Haines remains in critical but stable condition after being hit by a Toyota LandCruiser outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, northern Victoria.

France responds to protests with targeted curfews and economic support

UK jobless rate falls to lowest in over a year, but small firms cut back on hiring due to labour costs.

Albertans reject referendum on independence from Canada

Alberta voters reject move to separate from Canada

Ilhan Omar's sister questioned by feds after dramatic DC home raid

France sees widespread disorder and protests over rising fuel prices and cost of living

US Supreme Court to hear case on race in school admissions

Australian politicians consider increased security measures after attack on MP Helen Haines

South Australia remains committed to sending Australian of the Year to space

Northern Territory child protection sector faces widespread criticism after report reveals extensive failings in lead-up to Kumanjayi Little Baby's death.

New rules aim to curb 'rip-off' private parking charges in England, Scotland, and Wales.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India, focusing on the world's largest oil refinery, amid ongoing trade talks and sanctions waivers.

Kenyan court finds cult leader and 28 associates guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult.

Cristiano Ronaldo given 30-day suspension and £215 fine by Portuguese FA

Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured after being hit by car in apparent attack

Brazil's top electoral court orders Meta to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro

Christiane Amanpour leaves CNN after 43 years

US President Donald Trump has announced his endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election campaign.

Russell Brand denies rape allegations at London court

French President Emmanuel Macron refuses Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's resignation after violent protests.

Independent MP Helen Haines fights for life after being struck by a car in an alleged targeted attack.

Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in 'deliberate' attack

Australian Human Rights Commission report finds pregnant women face workplace hostility and 'sham redundancies'

NSW Premier Chris Minns introduces legislation to allow Mount Pleasant coalmine to increase coal production by 32%

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli criticises federal government tax reforms, saying they target small businesses.

Beau Lamarre-Condon's phone call to friend after arrest

People playing loud music on buses in England could face fines of up to £100.

US President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's parliamentary elections on October 27.

Jordon Steele-John denies allegations of inappropriate conduct, claims he wasn't on leave

Violence erupts during cost-of-living protests in Italian cities

France reports almost 2,400 arrests after riots, looting, and arson during cost-of-living protests.

Economists question Victorian Liberal plan to deliver surplus while cutting taxes

Labor's victory in the next election may be its undoing, according to some experts.

Experts warn AI's dominance of the US stock market is creating risks.

Women allege pregnancy discrimination inside government departments

A respected think tank has called for a GST hike to help pay down Australia's national debt.

EU condemns Israeli settler attack on diplomats in occupied West Bank

French government in crisis talks after violent unrest across the country.

Victorian Coalition MPs criticise Advance's campaign as 'bizarre' and warn it may cost them majority government at next month's state election.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns against U.S. siding with Russia, citing 'historic mistake',

France's school protests have united students and 'yellow vest' supporters, exposing deeper anger over living standards.

Anthropic warns of self-replicating AI worms that could spread through smart devices, raising concerns about cybersecurity and the potential for large-scale damage.

Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack on Saint Petersburg, killing one and sparking fires at an oil refinery and depot.

Vietnam signs free trade deal with four European countries

France protests escalate with 1,800 arrests, President Macron to address nation

France protests: Analysis of government decisions

Escape to autumn sun in Europe and Turkey

Australia's trade minister faces opposition from within his own party over a proposed free trade deal with the EU.

At least 19 dead in stampede at Kolkata Hindu festival

WA government ministers push for a merger of three public universities.

Arizona joins Nevada in fight against proposed Colorado River water cuts

Berlin's leftist parties move closer to forming government

Violent clashes, looting, and buildings ablaze in France as over 1,000 arrested after protests.

Anti-government protests escalate in Albania's capital, Tirana, with violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police.

No further action to be taken against wife of PM's aide over Palestine Action post

At least 17 killed in stampede at religious gathering in India

Germany's parliament debates the genocide it carried out in Namibia a century ago, but will it lead to progress on addressing colonial crimes?

Rival policies set motorists up for road-toll cap win

US President Donald Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver

India news: CJP founder released after detention

Nationwide protests in France turn violent as police and protesters clash over high prices and social inequalities.

Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital after successful lung cancer surgery

Elon Musk agrees to settle lawsuits over 2024 election lottery promise

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to examine kill switches for AI models and other measures he had earlier vetoed.

Katie Zacharia's brief tenure as White House press secretary ends in record time.

US President Donald Trump waives Russia sanctions, sparking criticism from Ukraine and European partners.

Solar power booms in the Philippines as war on Iran spikes energy costs

Democrats may have an opportunity to end the Iran war, but it comes with risks.

Young Indians are rising in revolt against the Modi government, driven by frustration and anger over various crises.

Oregon school shooting: Teacher and parent hailed as heroes after tackling and killing gunman

US President Donald Trump's new White House Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia, has been 'let go' from her role after just five days on the job.

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia exits role after short tenure

Meta employees acknowledge restrictions on Lula's Instagram accounts during Brazil election

Sean 'Diddy' Combs transferred to low-security facility in Pennsylvania

Kenya confirms third case of Ebola, a relative of a man who died earlier this month after travelling from DR Congo.

A 'well-known' individual has asked the High Court to prevent the publication of sexual offence allegations against him.

Trump Admin Changes to Renewable Energy Program Leave Farmers in the Dark

A bipartisan bill aims to protect offshore wind projects from Trump's attacks, but experts question its effectiveness.

Australia proposes new laws to crack down on big tech, including an algorithm switch to let users turn off recommended content.

EU promotes sovereign, trusted AI as it struggles to catch US and China

Australian women share the challenges of having big families as fertility rates decline.

Real Madrid demand La Liga president Tebas resign over Goebbels comparison

India's Cockroach Janta Party leader detained ahead of protest

Kenya's response to its first Ebola cases raises concerns about public health preparedness and border controls.

Restaurant owners struggle to repay pandemic loans as defaults rise

California's proposed billionaire tax faces fierce opposition from tech billionaires, with spending reaching $1m a day.

Manchester United's poor start to the Premier League season has sparked concerns of a crisis within the club.

Exclusive Brethren head denies involvement in Liberal party volunteers during 2025 election

Senior Brethren leader denies coordinating pro-Liberal campaign in 2025 federal election.

A Queensland man accused of bribing Bangladeshi officials to erase his name from his wife's suspected murder probe has been denied bail.

French police accused of war-like injuries to teenagers in school protests

Sydney Airport security workers stage a walk-off in protest of job uncertainty and poor pay conditions.

New laws to ban online pornography depicting strangulation or incestuous relationships will come into effect in early November.

Student protests in France ahead of presidential election raise questions about manipulation.

Sally Rooney's support for Palestine Action sparks controversy in the UK.

Global sugar prices surge amid Brazil's presidential election

Oxfam takes France to court over 'tax inequality': 'Problem' with tax system, public service funding

Fake AI images of protester go viral after woman punched at Trump's Ohio rally

Christian sect faces inquiry over alleged election interference claims

NATO to address drone attacks in the Black Sea after seven missing off Romania

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama dismisses calls to resign as student protests spread across the country.

At least 29 killed in Pakistan school roof collapse

China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge after 12-year delay

Social Security's COLA is on the ballot in November, with a 3.6% increase for 2027, the biggest since 2023.

Brazil's Senate approves constitutional amendment to shorten workweek to 40 hours, a move that could benefit President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead of the presidential runoff.

NT Labor reverses stance on data centre moratorium

Greens senator Jordon Steele-John takes leave amid allegations of inappropriate comments to women.

Ordinary citizens in Delhi express frustration and discontent with the government, citing inflation and electoral rigging as major concerns.

Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog finds senior public servants hid losses from COVID-19 business grants

Lawyers express disillusionment with the Supreme Court's silence on Delhi police excesses

American Airlines has discontinued service to three key cities, leaving passengers with fewer flight options.

Counterfeit cigarettes in plain packaging are being produced at an industrial scale in Southeast Asia, prompting calls for tougher laws.

PSG beat Man City 4-2 in Champions League thriller

US Supreme Court again backs Republicans in clash over political ad rates

Student protesters clash with riot police in Tirana, Albania, as anti-government demonstrations turn violent.

New York gubernatorial candidates clash over energy policy, with Hochul pushing for renewable energy and Blakeman criticizing clean energy programs.

Trump's diesel deal with Russia unlikely to lower global fuel prices

Student protests in Albania turn violent as Education Ministry catches fire

Russell Brand accused of being a 'ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator' in court.

Counterfeit cigarettes with Australian-style plain packaging are being produced on an industrial scale in South-East Asia, raising concerns about detecting illegal cigarettes.

Sally Rooney's books can no longer be sold in the UK due to her support for Palestine Action.

Government sets ambition to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10% by 2036

Pope Leo's recovery from lung cancer surgery is progressing as planned, according to his doctors.

California's insurance commissioner election could shape the state's climate future.

Civil servant accused of juggling five jobs and earning £350,000

UK government apologises for past burials of stillborn babies in mass graves

Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces questioning over World Cup sell-off, Folarin Balogun affair and Fifa peace prize at potentially explosive council meeting.

Insurers are taking on more risk than they should in the face of the climate crisis, according to an anonymous industry expert.

Leaders of India's Cockroach party jailed for violating protest ban

Manchester City's Luis Enrique hopes the club can avoid sanctions after being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.

Bank of America fined $1.2bn for money laundering failings

Cornell University suspends fraternity parties after gang rape case

Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery for lung cancer, with the Vatican confirming a successful operation and a diagnosis of adenocarcinoma.

Rwanda signs 10-year deal to host Formula 1 African Grand Prix

Manchester City host PSG in their first UCL match since being found guilty of serious Premier League financial breaches.

US Ambassador to Greece Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations

Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns against mocking One Nation voters, saying Labor must address their economic concerns.

Scientists say solutions to the risks posed by the global pet trade could be enacted quickly.

The Chicks celebrate their 20th anniversary of the album Taking the Long Way, revisiting their Iraq war protest and its aftermath.

Manchester City's appeal against a guilty verdict for breaching Premier League financial rules is ongoing, with the regulator's chair insisting on independence.

Bulgaria condemns Black Sea drone attacks as Russia's war in Ukraine spills over into Eastern Europe

Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia visit Ceuta to show solidarity with residents.

Formula 1 returns to Africa after a decades-long absence, with Rwanda set to host a Grand Prix in the early 2030s.

US ambassador to Greece resigns amid misconduct allegations

Rwanda to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993

French supermarkets hit by cyberattacks, causing tonnes of food to perish.

US President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia has opened a rift with Europe over Ukraine.

Public transit funding is a popular policy, but it's not a priority for B.C.'s major parties.

RJ Mitte, the American actor who played Walter White Jr. in the hit TV series "Breaking Bad," has died at the age of 34.

Liberal candidate for Croydon replaced weeks out from Victorian election

Glenorchy City Council alderman Peter Ridler suspended for alleged code of conduct breaches

Germany's Labor Minister resigns, sparking accusations and a deepening crisis within the government.

US federal agents search home of Trump critic Ilhan Omar

Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for record price

RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter White Jr in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34.

Firmus Technologies' failed float raises questions about the AI investment bubble.

Opposition parties in India march to Supreme Court demanding Chief Election Commissioner's resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities.

US federal agents search home of Trump critic Ilhan Omar

Paris's oldest covered food market destroyed in fire

French supermarkets hit by cyber attack, causing fridges to defrost and food to spoil.

Student accused of stabbing housemate 30 times in Bristol

Detention of protesters in India, including minors, raises concerns about human rights and freedom of assembly.

US President Donald Trump must cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads promoting his policies, a federal court judge has ruled.

US President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia sparks criticism and skepticism.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit vote

US President Donald Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an 'energy ceasefire'

Be cautious of debt advice that may leave you owing even more money

NSW government's decision to reopen gas exploration met with criticism from environmental groups.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urges residents to shelter as Hurricane Simon approaches.

US President Donald Trump announces an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but the agreement is met with skepticism by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Liverpool fans give Manchester City a fiery welcome at Anfield

Democrats must win by massive numbers to prevent election denial, says Abdul El-Sayed

Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant

India releases 'cockroach' leaders as movement calls for more protests

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has put the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under emergency rule, effectively removing power from former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule

Developing nations suffer most from bond market turmoil, according to the UN, as policymakers gather in Bangkok for the annual IMF and World Bank meetings.

India court orders release of 'Cockroach' movement leaders

Yemen's Taiz hospitals on brink of collapse due to Houthi blockade

Toxicology reports reveal same controlled substances in 2 Ole Miss students found dead

Angus Taylor's CPAC speech met with lukewarm reception

US President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to release Russian diesel to global markets.

US sanctions International Criminal Court in major escalation

International Criminal Court responds to US sanctions

US envoys to meet Ukrainian and Russian officials in bid to resolve conflict