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Three of the four living former U.S. presidents — Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush — on Tuesday issued statements honoring Dolly Parton following the country music icon’s death after a battle with cancer and other recent health issues. Parton, 80, died peacefully at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, her publicist confirmed.
Dolly Parton, the legendary country singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, died Tuesday at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville following a brief battle with cancer, her representative announced. The specific type of cancer was not disclosed. She was 79.
South Carolina's Republican Senate primary runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman on Tuesday will serve as another barometer of President Trump's political influence, with Trump actively campaigning for Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, against a rival who has cast himself as the more consistent conservative.
· 2 sourcesFBI agents raided the Ibiza vacation rental of James 'Fergie' Chambers, a 41-year-old US citizen and prominent leftwing philanthropist, days after his arrest last month on charges of financially supporting Hamas and other crimes, his lawyer confirmed. The Trump administration is seeking his extradition from Spain.
The Victorian government has opened a competitive auction for offshore wind projects it says could power the equivalent of 1.5 million homes, describing the process as a major step toward establishing a local offshore wind industry as the state prepares for the closure of its coal-fired power stations.
· 2 sourcesOne of Western Australia's highest-ranked real estate agents has been disqualified from this year's industry awards after discrepancies emerged in his reported sales data, raising questions about self-reporting practices in the sector.
· 2 sourcesDarron Levin, 47, was arrested at his Potts Point apartment on Tuesday after allegedly impersonating a lawyer and financial institutions to defraud six people out of approximately $650,000. Police seized luxury watches and jewellery worth millions of dollars during the raid.
· 3 sourcesCanada has imposed retaliatory tariffs matching U.S. duties dollar for dollar, escalating a trade war that threatens to disrupt cross-border commerce and strain diplomatic relations between the two allies. The move, announced by Ottawa on Tuesday, comes in response to recent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, marking a sharp escalation in the dispute.
A U.S. federal judge has blocked an Ohio law that would have required prospective voters to provide proof of citizenship when registering, ruling that the measure likely violates federal voting rights statutes. The decision halts a Republican-backed effort to address unsubstantiated claims of noncitizen voting in the state.
The Antisemitism Royal Commission, chaired by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell, holds its final day of hearings today, marking the culmination of a sweeping investigation into the rise of antisemitic incidents across Australia. The commission has heard from community leaders, victims, academics, and policymakers over a series of hearings that began earlier this year.
Ralph Alvarado, the former Kentucky state senator endorsed by President Trump to succeed retiring Republican Rep. Andy Barr, has removed all references to Trump from his campaign website, signaling a possible strategic shift as the general election approaches. The website previously featured a photo of Alvarado and Trump together giving a thumbs-up, but that image has been replaced with more localized branding.
Republican election law attorney Ben Ginsberg warned Monday that President Trump's executive order imposing restrictions on mail-in voting will disproportionately harm Republican voters, as older voters — who lean Republican — are more likely to use mail ballots. Ginsberg predicted that the order could trigger backlash within the GOP in the coming weeks.
A major Gulf freight company has been grounded due to compliance and safety issues, putting more than 70 jobs at risk and threatening to drive up grocery prices in remote communities that depend on its services for essential supplies.
· 2 sourcesThe Log Cabin Republicans, a longstanding organization advocating for gay rights within the conservative movement, announced on Tuesday that it is ending its support for transgender rights causes, arguing that trans rights advocates have placed disproportionate emphasis on issues affecting minors. The decision marks a significant fracture in the broader LGBTQ+ coalition and reflects growing tensions over the direction of the movement.
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take immediate action to secure the release of 20-year-old American student Sama Safi, who is being held by Israeli authorities. The lawmakers urged the Trump administration to use every available diplomatic tool, underscoring growing concerns over the detention of dual-nationals amid regional tensions.
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, participating in a class-action settlement over the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment claim their own legal team suppressed an environmental report showing unsafe toxic levels, allegedly to convince residents to accept a settlement rather than pursue further action. The report, kept from the community for months, was revealed by whistleblowers within the plaintiffs' legal group and has reignited concerns over lingering contamination.
A growing number of Canadian officials and domestic critics are shifting from deference to outright defiance of former President Donald Trump's policies and rhetoric, marking a significant change in tone that threatens to disrupt cross-border relations and the Republican primary landscape.
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) crew violated the Hatch Act and agency policy by skipping homes with President Trump signs during Hurricane Milton recovery efforts in 2024, according to a new report from the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general's office. The watchdog determined that the crew allowed political considerations to influence the provision of disaster assistance, a breach of federal law.
An Ecuadorian mother and daughter were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at a hospital in central Florida on August 20, just after surviving a serious car crash, according to arrest reports and family statements. The incident has sparked renewed debate over immigration enforcement policies in sensitive locations like hospitals.
A dangerous heat dome is settling over the south-western United States, bringing daytime highs of 110–115°F (43–46°C) and threatening more than 45 million people through early September, the National Weather Service has warned. The intense heat, which is expected to tie or break records in some areas, is compounded by ongoing wildfires and limited overnight cooling, raising serious health and safety concerns.
In a major escalation of immigration enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced a new fee of over $103,000 on H-1B visas, while the State Department disclosed plans to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers—potentially the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history—as the Trump administration broadens its campaign to reduce both illegal and legal immigration.
An Israeli airstrike on Sunday destroyed an aid supply warehouse in the Gaza Strip, killing at least seven people, according to local health authorities, who warned that the assault threatens to push the enclave toward a 'complete collapse of the basic necessities of life.'
The United States has announced a broad new sanctions regime against Iran, threatening penalties for any country or entity engaging with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping, and technology industries, in what officials are calling an ‘economic D-Day’ aimed at crippling the Iranian economy and curtailing its regional influence.
· 2 sourcesMichael Walls, a resident of a remote regional area, has been told his prepaid packages have been taken to a freight company's depot — a four-hour round trip from his home — leaving him and many other regional residents furious over a delivery system they say is failing them.
· 2 sourcesFormer Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is mounting a campaign for early elections, leveraging anti-corruption rhetoric to appeal to a war-weary public. However, according to a report by Foreign Policy, many Ukrainians remain skeptical of his motives and the feasibility of holding a vote while the country remains under martial law.
A group of Israeli protesters blocked a convoy of humanitarian aid trucks destined for Gaza at the Kerem Shalom crossing on Wednesday, delaying the delivery of food and medical supplies. The protest, organized by the activist group Tzav 9, reflects growing domestic opposition to the transfer of goods into the strip amid the ongoing conflict, while United Nations and relief organizations warn that the blockade exacerbates an already dire humanitarian situation.
Nigeria's President has ordered an immediate manhunt after a kidnap gang uploaded a video showing dozens of captives—including men, women, and children—sitting in a forest, escalating a fresh wave of insecurity that has gripped the nation.
More than 1,300 people were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Virginia and Maryland, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The operation, described as one of the largest enforcement actions in the region in recent years, has reignited debate over federal immigration policy and its local impact as the November midterm elections approach.
Israeli forces have barred Palestinian American Lou Ridi from walking on his own land in the West Bank village of Qusra, according to a report from the Palestinian-American community. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, highlights the ongoing tensions over land access and settlement expansion in the occupied territory. Ridi, who holds dual Palestinian and US citizenship, said Israeli soldiers told him he could not enter his property while Jewish settlers were allowed to move freely in the same area.
Police in Bihar's capital Patna used water cannons and batons against a crowd of several thousand protesters who broke through security barricades on Tuesday, according to Al Jazeera, escalating tensions a month after a wave of Gen Z-led demonstrations in the state.
President Trump has ordered American flags to be flown at half-staff for a week in honor of Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, calling Parton 'one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER,' as tributes pour in from across the political and cultural spectrum.
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have dissolved as an independent military force under an agreement with Damascus, merging into Syria's national army in a move that ends more than a decade of Kurdish-led self-rule in the northeast. The SDF's commander has already shifted focus to preserving the Kurdish language, according to Al Jazeera reports published Monday and Tuesday.
· 3 sourcesIran and Oman have agreed to establish a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, with parts of the route running through Iranian territorial waters, leading to a dip in global oil prices and cautious optimism among international shipping stakeholders.
· 5 sourcesPresident Trump has announced a new wave of sanctions against Iran, dubbed 'Economic D-Day,' aimed at forcing a breakthrough in stalled nuclear negotiations. However, the strategy faces significant skepticism after decades of sanctions have failed to compel lasting changes in Iran's policies or curb its nuclear ambitions.
Two unvaccinated individuals have died from measles in Pennsylvania, marking the state's first fatalities from the disease in 35 years, as the US outbreak approaches nearly 3,000 cases. The deaths come against a backdrop of ongoing vaccine misinformation, including recent claims by former President Donald Trump that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine could be 'quite lethal.'
· 3 sourcesThe U.S. Air Force has criminally charged Major Jason Watson, an officer who twice publicly called for President Trump's impeachment on the steps of the Capitol, alleging he violated multiple articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice by making 'contemptuous' remarks about the commander in chief and disobeying orders.
The Hill and Decision Desk HQ are providing live, real-time coverage of Tuesday’s South Carolina Republican Senate special election primary runoff, a contest that will choose the GOP candidate for a closely watched special election to fill the state’s vacant U.S. Senate seat. Anchored by NewsNation’s Cory Smith and featuring campaign reporters and political analysts, the coverage offers fast results and expert analysis as voters head to the polls in a race that could reshape the Senate balance of power.
· 2 sourcesNearly 100 Labour MPs are pressing Prime Minister Andy Burnham to support the creation of a national commission on electoral reform, with a demand that he act within his first 100 days in office to consider scrapping the first-past-the-post system for Westminster elections.
A string of four close calls at Sydney Airport in as many weeks has highlighted growing concerns over runway safety, with new analysis of Australian Transport Safety Bureau data from 2003 to 2025 showing a statistically significant increase in taxiing collisions and near-collisions that cannot be attributed solely to growth in aviation activity.
The Israeli government has given final approval to build a new settlement in the strategic E1 corridor east of Jerusalem, a move that would effectively split the West Bank and sever East Jerusalem from Palestinian territory, drawing condemnation from nearly two dozen Western nations and fueling a spike in settler violence that has killed at least 80 Palestinians this year.
Wallabies back-rower Tom Hooper has barely had a break from rugby in 18 months, but the 25-year-old insists he is ready to keep juggling his commitments for both club and country as the Wallabies prepare for a busy international season.
· 3 sourcesA youth-led protest movement dubbed the “cockroach” protests is set to escalate in India next month, posing a growing challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government as young Indians voice frustration over economic and social issues.
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, two of tennis's biggest names, were eliminated in the first round of the US Open mixed doubles tournament on Tuesday, despite their combined star power.
The wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier was deported on Monday to Honduras, marking the latest case of military family separations under the Trump administration's enhanced immigration enforcement. Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo is at least the seventh spouse or parent of a U.S. service member to be removed since President Donald Trump took office for a second term, according to her family and the Department of Homeland Security.
· 2 sourcesAustralia's national news live blog reports that Australia, the UK and Canada are being urged to consider a formal probe into the killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, while tributes continue to pour in for country music legend Dolly Parton. The updates, published across Sydney Morning Herald, Brisbane Times and The Age, highlight two distinct stories drawing public attention.
· 3 sourcesThe United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran in what analysts describe as a sign of desperation by the Trump administration, with experts arguing the economic measures are unlikely to force the Iranian government to concede to American demands. The sanctions, announced late last week, target additional Iranian entities and individuals involved in oil exports and drone production, expanding the maximum pressure campaign that has been a cornerstone of US policy since 2018.
The Trump administration has told a federal judge that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts may have to be demolished if urgent repairs are not made, arguing that the iconic Washington venue cannot survive without the president's support. Department of Justice lawyers made the statement in a court filing, escalating a bitter standoff over the future of one of America's most prominent cultural institutions.
· 2 sourcesA federal judge in Massachusetts on Thursday again halted the Trump administration's executive order restricting mail-in voting, placing a 14-day hold on its implementation. The decision by Judge Indira Talwani comes just a week before the first postal ballots are scheduled to be dispatched for the November midterm elections, and sets the stage for a potential return to the Supreme Court, which had overturned an earlier block just three days earlier.
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