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The Department of Justice on Wednesday petitioned the Supreme Court to take up President Trump’s Day 1 proclamation shutting down asylum claims at the U.S.-Mexico border, arguing that lower courts overstepped by declaring the order illegal and that the president has broad authority to control immigration for national security reasons.
Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick has launched a blistering personal attack on Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, accusing her of telling 'a pack of lies' about her recent meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The row centers on claims that Meloni urged Badenoch to resist any political deal with Reform UK, a version of events Jenrick has fiercely denied.
The federal government is set to save up to $940 million annually by removing the higher private health insurance rebate for Australians aged 65 and over, a change that health economists say is sound policy and unlikely to increase pressure on public hospitals, according to new research.
Australia's royal commission into antisemitism has wrapped up four months of public hearings, with witnesses describing profound safety fears in the wake of the Bondi attack, fraying community bonds, and deep divisions over the state of Israel.
The head of the European Leagues, Claudius Schaefer, has declared that FIFA President Gianni Infantino has no future at the helm of world football, accusing him of accumulating excessive power and failing to address the sport's structural challenges.
A French court has ruled that the breast cancer of former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault is an occupational disease, directly linked to the elevated cosmic radiation she was exposed to during her years of flying. The decision, handed down on 26 August 2026, marks the first time a French court has formally recognised a causal link between cabin crew work and cancer caused by radiation, potentially setting a precedent for thousands of current and former flight attendants.
Gaza's farmers are using every last remaining patch of unspoiled earth to grow food amid severe shortages of water, fertiliser, and pesticide, with more than 80% of greenhouses ruined. Venturing into the open to tend to crops can be deadly, according to a report from The Guardian. The struggle to rebuild domestic food production comes as the territory's 2.1 million people are hemmed into an ever smaller slice of land, facing a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Australian boxing standout Kirra Ruston announced her arrival on the big stage with a sensational first-round knockout of American opponent Saundre Simmons on Wednesday, delivering a statement win that is already drawing attention from fight fans and promoters alike.
In a stark opinion piece published Wednesday, former Nicaraguan diplomat Arturo McFields claims Russia is systematically deceiving Latin American migrants with promises of high pay and a path to citizenship, only to force them into front-line combat in Ukraine. 'They were promised the moon and the stars but found only hell in a foreign land,' McFields writes, drawing on his experience as a former ambassador to the Organization of American States. The accusation echoes a growing body of reports from Ukrainian and Western officials about Moscow's recruitment of foreign fighters from developing nations.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have arrived back in the United Kingdom with their two children, touching down in Birmingham on Wednesday on a flight from California, six years after stepping back from royal duties and moving to the United States.
China has issued a security advisory urging its citizens to leave Eswatini, the sole African country that still maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan, escalating a long-running campaign to isolate Taipei internationally. The notice, published by the Chinese embassy in Mbabane on August 26, cites unspecified 'security risks' but comes amid Beijing's sustained pressure on the remaining 12 states that recognize Taiwan rather than the People's Republic.
Rescuers in Nepal have pulled hundreds of people to safety from a tunnel where they were trapped by the catastrophic flash flood that swept through the Himalayan border region on Wednesday, as the confirmed death toll reached 165 and officials warned the number could rise further. The Nepal Prime Minister's Office released video footage Thursday showing the rescue operation, raising hopes for survivors even as entire villages remain buried under debris and nearly 400 tourists – including dozens of Australians – are still unaccounted for.
The U.S. Secret Service's top spokesman is among three agency officials placed on administrative leave amid an internal misconduct investigation, according to two Trump administration officials — a new detail in a probe the agency has declined to characterize.
Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels are circulating AI-generated deepfake videos that make two Ukrainian lawmakers appear to call for peace talks on terms favorable to Russia. According to a report by NewsGuard, the clips have garnered over 130,000 views in two weeks, and experts warn that even after debunking, such fakes erode public trust in credible information sources.
Two environmental groups have sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its approval of two chemicals used in datacenter manufacturing, claiming the fast-track process ignored evidence of severe health risks including 'sudden death,' cancer, and neurological damage. The lawsuit also raises concerns that the compounds may be PFAS 'forever chemicals,' though much of the EPA's documentation remains redacted.
A fresh outbreak of mpox in Guinea-Bissau—the country's first—has propelled the virus back into the global spotlight, with early data showing children are bearing the brunt of new infections. The development comes as the World Health Organization tallies nearly 190,000 lab-confirmed cases across 145 countries since 2022, raising urgent questions about containment strategies and vaccine equity.
Former President Joe Biden on Wednesday joined a chorus of world leaders and fans in mourning Dolly Parton, calling the country music icon “an American original” as tributes and celebrations erupted across the globe following her death at 80 in Nashville after a brief battle with cancer.
Cleveland Police have launched a murder investigation after a house fire in Middlesbrough early Wednesday killed two people, with detectives not ruling out connections to organised crime. The blaze comes as the force continues to investigate the wider circumstances surrounding a collision on the A66 on Saturday that killed seven, including two police officers.
The Trump administration has paused all US immigrant visa applications worldwide, canceling scheduled interviews at embassies and consulates as part of a broader effort to tighten restrictions and limit access to applicants the government says could rely on public benefits. Advocacy groups and legal experts are questioning the move's legality, while a separate initiative to revoke visas from up to 200,000 asylum seekers adds to the uncertainty.
At least 22 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds remain missing after catastrophic flash floods struck the Himalayan border region of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, sweeping away homes, roads, bridges, and power projects amid warnings of 'major casualties' from Chinese authorities.
A growing number of Chinese teenagers are turning to prescription drugs to 'run away from reality' amid intense academic pressure, according to a BBC report published Tuesday. The trend highlights the psychological toll of the country's high-stakes education system, where students say they fear failure and seek temporary relief through substances like cough syrup and sedatives.
An Indian jewellery advertisement featuring actor Kriti Sanon has been pulled after a social media backlash criticised her outfit as inappropriate for the upcoming Hindu festival of Rakhi, prompting Sanon to publicly defend the campaign and sparking debate over cultural sensitivity versus creative freedom.
India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, is grappling with a domestic price surge of nearly 40% that has forced the government to authorise imports of 1 million tonnes of the sweetener, just ahead of its peak festival season.
The United States launched strikes on Iranian launchers on Larak Island late Saturday, the first direct exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz in more than a month, prompting Iranian retaliatory attacks against US forces in the region and a sharp warning from Tehran.
China has denounced the latest round of US sanctions targeting Iran and its trading partners as 'illegal', warning that Washington's threat to isolate nations doing business with Tehran risks destabilising global energy markets and undermining multilateral trade norms. The new measures, announced by the US Treasury this week, seek to cut off revenue streams to Iran's oil sector, which sells the majority of its crude to China.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared that those responsible for a drone attack on Leipzig Airport will 'pay the price,' calling the incident a stark reminder of the 'very real threat' facing the nation. The attack, which occurred on August 25, 2026, has prompted a swift government response and heightened security measures at airports across Germany.
President Donald Trump's strategy of leveraging US economic and military dominance to pressure allies and enemies alike is facing new resistance, as Canada launches retaliatory trade measures and Iran continues to defy American demands, according to a BBC News analysis. The report underscores growing challenges to the administration's transactional approach to foreign policy, even among traditional partners.
A wave of deadly attacks on Ukrainian petrol stations has prompted fuel companies to urge customers not to linger at the pumps, signalling a dangerous new phase in the war. The strikes, which have killed and wounded civilians, come as Russia intensifies its campaign against Ukraine’s fuel infrastructure in direct response to Ukrainian long-range drone strikes on Russian oil refineries.
The small Bulgarian village of Bezmer is breathing a cautious sigh of relief after US Air Force refuelling planes departed, but residents remain fearful that their community could become a target for Iranian retaliation amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah, the Libyan former airline employee who was acquitted in 2001 of involvement in the Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 people, has died aged 70, as announced by Libyan Airlines in a Facebook post expressing condolences to his family.
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen has ruled out special treatment for Queensland on data centre power sources, but signalled states may use non-renewable electricity for the facilities if they can demonstrate it would reduce household bills. The clarification comes two days after national cabinet omitted any mention of renewables from a joint statement on data centre regulation, prompting criticism that the government had retreated from an earlier push for a clean-energy mandate.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned far-right Knesset member Zvi Sukkot for using a sledgehammer to destroy a Palestinian memorial in the occupied West Bank, as pressure mounts from both domestic and international figures to prosecute the act as a hate crime.
A South Korean police sergeant has been arrested on charges of lying to victims' families and prematurely closing missing persons cases, as the discovery of multiple bodies on the resort island of Jeju deepens a national scandal over police misconduct and accountability.
A new landmark study is helping to explain why some young cannabis users develop psychosis, as the father of a man who died after using the drug says his son would have had a better chance of coping if he had developed the condition later in life.
The chair of the Australian royal commission investigating antisemitism says the inquiry has created the most comprehensive record of antisemitic incidents and attitudes in Australia since World War II, establishing an 'extraordinary truth-telling process' that could shape community understanding for generations.
Reform UK has announced plans to scrap the UK's General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and replace it with a 'light-touch' alternative modeled on New Zealand's Privacy Act, as part of a broader set of pro-business pledges aimed at supporting the country's 6 million small businesses. The proposal, unveiled Tuesday by leader Nigel Farage and economy chief Robert Jenrick, has drawn sharp criticism from Labour and political opponents, who label it 'unworkable and unserious.'
Anita Perrottet, the sister-in-law of former New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet, has rejected allegations she lied under oath to shield her husband, Charles Perrottet, from scrutiny over allegedly illegal political donations, telling the state’s corruption watchdog that payments totalling hundreds of thousands of dollars were for genuine strategic and marketing advice.
Brisbane’s public schools are increasingly resorting to staggered lunch breaks, cancelled carnivals, and split-campus arrangements as surging student enrolments outstrip the capacity of existing infrastructure, according to reports highlighting the deepening strain on the city’s education system.
New aerial drone footage released on Thursday has laid bare the scale of destruction from flash floods in Nepal that have killed at least eight people, as authorities warn the death toll is likely to climb. The video shows submerged villages, wrecked roads and damaged energy infrastructure across the affected region, hours after torrential monsoon rains triggered sudden flooding.
President Trump is quietly pushing to raise the federal debt limit through the end of his presidency, hoping to avoid a politically charged fight before Republicans potentially lose control of Congress in the 2026 midterms. But the plan is encountering stiff resistance from within his own party as the national debt surpasses $40 trillion and bond markets signal growing unease over U.S. fiscal sustainability.
Returning from August recess, Republicans in both chambers of Congress face a crowded September agenda, with the House prioritizing a short-term stopgap spending measure — a continuing resolution (CR) — to keep the government funded, while also pushing forward on budget reconciliation efforts before the midterm elections tighten the legislative window.
More than 40,000 excess deaths occurred during the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025, according to data published Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures, which exclude the current summer, come as the UK Health Security Agency warns that this year is on course to record its highest ever number of heat-related fatalities, with an estimated 2,877 deaths already reported during the May and June heatwaves alone—nearly double the total for all of summer 2025.
Swedish authorities have confiscated a luxury island property owned by a Russian tycoon near Stockholm, citing national security concerns over its proximity to a sensitive naval base once compared to a hidden lair from a James Bond film.
The death toll from a catastrophic flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border has surged to at least 160, with nearly 1,500 people reported missing, as rescue and assessment teams gain access to devastated areas in Rasuwa district — far surpassing earlier estimates of 17 fatalities.
Newly released government data reveals that the Trump administration arrested and deported a record number of immigrants in July, with an average of 1,500 people apprehended and 1,100 removed daily, marking a significant escalation in enforcement despite a move away from the militarized raids that dominated previous years.
American consumers could soon pay significantly more for toilet paper and other paper products after trade negotiations between the United States and Canada broke down last weekend, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to unveil retaliatory tariffs of 25 to 50 percent on nearly 900 U.S. goods, with paper products among the hardest-hit sectors.
The death toll from catastrophic flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border has risen to at least 270, with rescue teams searching for nearly 1,400 people still missing, including dozens of foreign tourists. A glacier collapse unleashed a wall of water through Himalayan river valleys, razing villages and sweeping away border officials, port workers and travellers.
An audit has revealed that millions of Victorians have been paying a secret public transport fee for over a year, with the proceeds funneled to help finance the state's $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop megaproject.