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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.
Dolly Parton, the iconic singer, songwriter, and humanitarian whose music and philanthropy touched millions, has died. The news has prompted an overwhelming emotional response from readers and public figures worldwide, reflecting her unique status as a universally admired cultural figure.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led militia that has been a key US ally in the fight against ISIS, has announced its dissolution and integration into Syria's national military, marking a significant shift in the country's post-war landscape and a boost for the US-backed government in Damascus.
US President Donald Trump has vowed to hit Iran hard after American forces were targeted in the Middle East, escalating a confrontation that has already seen the US threaten secondary sanctions on countries trading with Tehran.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor on Wednesday declared the Coalition will fight the proposed EU-Australia free trade agreement, accusing the Labor government of attempting to lock in its climate policies through the deal. The move threatens to unravel years of negotiations and sets up a major political battle over Australia's trade and climate future.
A coalition of dozens of civil society groups is calling on the UK government to significantly expand support for cycling and walking, arguing that this summer's record-breaking heatwaves and wildfires are stark reminders of the climate emergency and the urgent need to reduce transport emissions, which account for more carbon output than any other sector in the country.
A Palestinian boy was shot and wounded during an Israeli raid on a United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) centre in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday, according to video footage released by Al Jazeera. The incident has drawn renewed attention to the use of force by Israeli security forces in operations targeting Palestinian neighbourhoods and the vulnerability of civilians, including children, in conflict zones.
The Sudanese army's recent battlefield victories over the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have raised hopes of ending the country's devastating civil war, but analysts warn that the defeat of the common enemy may simply fragment the conflict into smaller, harder-to-control confrontations among the armed coalition that helped secure the win.
At least three Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza on Thursday, hours after Israel’s defence minister renewed a threat to forcibly evacuate residents from areas where kites or incendiary balloons are flown. The escalation follows a United Nations rejection of a similar ultimatum issued a day earlier.
A collection of ancient Lebanese treasures from the historic city of Byblos is currently on display in Paris, in an exhibition that highlights how modern-day conflict in the Middle East continues to endanger the cultural heritage of the region.
Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, who left the Democratic Party in 2024 to become an independent, is spearheading a campaign to elect more independents to Congress, supporting candidates for both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. Joined by his daughter, Manchin argues that breaking the two-party monopoly is essential to reduce gridlock and foster bipartisan cooperation.
Human remains have been discovered north-west of Melbourne in the search for Khaled Malas, the alleged victim of a shooting, Victoria Police confirmed. The discovery marks a significant development in the investigation, which has been ongoing since Malas was reported missing following a shooting incident.
Demand for elective egg freezing—known as social egg freezing—among young Australians has never been higher, but the procedures remain expensive, physically demanding and emotionally taxing, and private equity firms are increasingly investing in the sector, raising questions about costs, access and long-term outcomes.
State premiers emerged frustrated from a national cabinet meeting in Sydney on Wednesday after being told by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) distribution deal, particularly the special arrangement with Western Australia, will not be discussed until next year, prompting a unified push for increased federal cash transfers to address fiscal shortfalls.
A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Colorado on Wednesday after making an unplanned landing, military officials confirmed. The incident occurred in a rural area, and emergency crews are at the scene. No immediate details on casualties were provided.
A sophisticated software platform called Delta, which aggregates real-time battlefield data to coordinate swarms of attack drones, has emerged as one of Ukraine’s most effective tools against Russian forces, according to military analysts and Ukrainian officials. The system is credited with creating a miles-wide 'kill zone' that has significantly slowed Russian ground advances and shifted the dynamics of the conflict.
A set of handwritten notes have allegedly been discovered in the vehicle of Raelene Polymiadis, who stands accused of murder, according to reports from multiple news outlets. The discovery adds a new element to the ongoing case, though details about the content of the notes remain undisclosed at this time.
A Queensland man has been arrested in Bali following an alleged daylight rendezvous with a mystery woman in a driveway, prompting a consular response from Australian officials. The incident, which occurred on the resort island, has drawn attention from local authorities and Australian media, though specific charges remain unconfirmed.
The prestigious Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne is under investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman after allegedly underpaying its kitchen staff for a period of five years. The investigation follows complaints about wage discrepancies at the exclusive venue, known for hosting major tennis events.
A person of interest in the disappearance of Jessica Zrinski has told a coronial inquest he has no memory of the 10 hours he spent with her or what happened during that period, leaving investigators and the family searching for answers in the long-running missing persons case.
A deadly gang raid in Haiti has left at least 47 people dead and more than 50 kidnapped, according to the United Nations, as UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned the attack underscores the alarming security crisis gripping the Caribbean nation.
The latest round of U.S.-Canada trade negotiations collapsed on Tuesday, paving the way for new American tariffs that analysts say will endanger hundreds of thousands of jobs in both countries. Canadian business owners are preparing for immediate financial strain, but many citizens and politicians are rallying behind a show of economic resistance, signaling a prolonged dispute.
Global diesel prices are surging, squeezing consumers while boosting oil companies, as the war in Iran and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries disrupt supplies of a fuel that powers trucks, farm machinery and heavy equipment, according to The New York Times.
Australia is poised to reinstate a requirement for British backpackers on working holiday visas to undertake regional work, reversing a pandemic-era suspension that allowed free movement. The move is expected to boost labour in agriculture and tourism but has drawn concern from travellers and critics who say it reduces flexibility.
A 10-year-old boy who was allegedly punched in the head in a random attack outside police headquarters has been diagnosed with brain cancer, adding a tragic new layer to a case that has drawn widespread concern.
Police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl from Sydney's Northern Beaches who was found unresponsive on Sunday, with the incident suspected to involve a choking act during sex, authorities say.
The company responsible for the bus involved in the Hunter Valley crash, which claimed 10 lives and injured 25 others, has been sentenced more than three years after the tragedy. The decision marks the conclusion of a long legal process for the deadliest road accident in the area in decades.
Queensland Police have launched an investigation into allegations that a 16-year-old girl was raped by her carer, according to official statements. The case has drawn attention to the vulnerability of children in out-of-home care and the importance of safeguarding measures.
A truck struck a natural gas pipeline near the town of Saxon, Wisconsin, on Wednesday morning, triggering a massive leak that prompted the evacuation of nearby residents and an emergency response from local authorities. The incident, reported around 5:15 a.m., has put the rural community on alert as crews work to contain the release and prevent further risk of explosion or health hazards.