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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanOfficial defends use of tear gas in Chicago and says agents on immigration sweeps have cameras
A official says U.S. border agents assigned to immigration enforcement in the Chicago area have been given body cameras. A judge is holding a hearing Monday to learn more about the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
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Skate parks are low-cost, high-value — but Darwin's are virtually unusable
Outdated and forgotten skate parks in the NT forced skaters to build their own underground spot. After years of neglect, experts ask why a region struggling with youth crime can't maintain one of the simplest crime prevention tools there is.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Live: Critical minerals stocks rally on US deal as miners lift market
Critical minerals stocks rally in ASX trade after US and Australian leaders Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese sign an investment deal. Plus, Amazon suffers a mega-internet outage. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Food influencer Stacey Hatfield dies after homebirth complication
Stacey Hatfield's husband revealed the nutritionist and social media influencer died in September after giving birth to the couple's first child.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Saudi crown prince to visit US seeking similar defence pact to Qatar: Report
Saudi crown prince to visit US seeking similar defence pact to Qatar: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 20:07 The Saudi crown prince's last trip was in 2018, before the gruesome killing of Jamal Khashoggi Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani stand side by side at 2025 Arab-Islamic emergency summit in Doha, Qatar, on 15 September 2025 (AFP/SPA) Off...
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Man charged with murder following Darling Downs man's disappearance
A 45-year-old has been charged with murder following the suspicious death of a 48-year-old man who disappeared two weeks ago.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:AUKUS makes sense – except for the submarine deal
Under the AUKUS agreement, the US will build three nuclear-poweredVirginia-class attack submarines for Australia. After the Trump Administration inherited the agreement from the Biden presidency, media reported in June 2025 that the new White House team would review AUKUS to determine whether or not it aligns with Trump’s “America First” agenda. Hearing this, prominent opponents […] The post AUKUS makes sense – except...
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:'Gammon' assistant minister roles rack up travel costs on public purse
Northern Territory government backbenchers charge taxpayers thousands of dollars in travel as "assistant ministers", a role not officially recognised by the parliament.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:What to know about the Amazon Web Services outage
Internet disruptions tied to Amazon's cloud computing service affected people around the world Monday trying to connect to online services used for work, social media and video games.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:A shark the size of a ruler and crab smaller than an almond discovered
When most people think of sharks, they picture large and dangerous predators. But a new species has been discovered that is only the size of a ruler.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Outback town to hit record-breaking 46 degrees today in severe heatwave
A severe heatwave warning is in place for parts of western Queensland with Birdsville poised to tip the record for the hottest October day.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns
The Supreme Court said on Monday that it will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its 2022 decision expanding gun rights.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Rare earths make gains amid battle to beat China’s dominance
Shares of U.S.-listed companies related to the rare earth supply chain climbed on Monday.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Unrwa chief calls for investigation into Israeli war crimes in Gaza
Unrwa chief calls for investigation into Israeli war crimes in Gaza The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian Refugees has called for an investigation into Israeli crimes, citing recent violations of the ceasefire by Israel in Gaza. "Yesterday, four people were killed following shelling by Israeli forces of an UNRWA school-turned-shelter in Nuseirat refugee camp. More are reported injured," Unrwa...
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:U.S. and Australia sign critical minerals agreement with $8.5 billion project pipeline
The projects include rare earths processing, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at the White House during a meeting with President Donald Trump.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Apple closes at record after strong iPhone 17 sales report for U.S., China
The iPhone 17 series has outsold the iPhone 16 series by 14% in the U.S. and China within its first 10 days of availability.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Israel to shore up Gaza ceasefire
Visit by US envoys comes day after series of attacks threatened to derail fragile accord
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Why the Gaza Tribunal is still needed after Trump's ceasefire
Why the Gaza Tribunal is still needed after Trump's ceasefire Submitted by Richard Falk on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 09:50 By rewarding impunity for genocide, Trump's ceasefire proves why a civil society-led tribunal is needed to uphold accountability and document Palestine's fight for justice Protesters hold signs calling for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a Palestine solidarity protest in...
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Hamas reaffirms commitment to ceasefire, calls for machinery to enter Gaza
Hamas reaffirms commitment to ceasefire, calls for machinery to enter Gaza Hamas on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire as it called on Israel to allow heavy machinery into Gaza to begin removing rubble. The group said that the enclave's vast destruction is preventing the return of captives' bodies. “One of the main obstacles we face in delivering the remains is the absence of heavy machinery needed to...
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Albanese signs $8.5bn deal with Trump, ANZ bonuses criticised, claim Prince Andrew ‘tried to hire internet trolls’
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. Anthony Albanese’s long-awaited meeting with Donald Trump has happened at last. He won the president’s endorsement of Aukus, the pair signed a $8.5bn critical minerals deal, and Trump praised Albanese as a “great leader”. But diplomats held their breath as the topic...
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Trump signals backing for Aukus nuclear deal with Australia
Comments from US president will ease concerns in Canberra that Washington was cooling on pact
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Harper Lee’s unpublished stories are not ‘thrilling’ – but offer insight into a literary legend
Eight posthumously discovered stories by the author of To Kill a Mockingbird are closer to a famous writer’s juvenilia than literary buried treasure.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Zelensky ready to join Trump-Putin talks after 'frank' White House meeting
The US and Russian presidents announced on Thursday that they planned to meet in Budapest.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:OpenAI cracks down on Sora 2 deepfakes after pressure from Bryan Cranston, SAG-AFTRA
OpenAI will also collaborate with United Talent Agency, Creative Artists Agency and Association of Talent Agents to ensure voice and likeness protections.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:As PBS News turns 50, longtime viewers share what the show has meant to them
To mark our anniversary, PBS News spoke with people who have been longtime viewers to hear how the show, and later its work online and across social media, has helped shape their lives.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Brazil grants oil exploration licence in Amazon region
The project by state oil giant Petrobras has faced dismay and opposition from conservationists.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:NZ’s government wants tourism to drive economic growth – but how will it deal with aviation emissions?
Emissions from international aviation (and shipping) account for 9% of New Zealand’s total. Without stronger policy to cut them, they could grow to a third by 2050.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Skims has put merkins back on the fashion map. Here’s a brief (and hairy) history of the pubic wig
The latest release in Kim Kardashian’s clothing brand is a mini thong adorned with fake pubic hair. Such ‘merkins’ date further back than the Great Plague.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Why are young people more likely to cast informal votes? It’s not because they’re immature
Informal voting at federal elections has more than doubled since 1987. New research shows why some young people spoil their ballots.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Is your manager grumpy in the mornings? Poor sleep can lead to abusive and unethical behaviour
For leaders, sleep isn’t just a health issue, it’s a performance issue. Sleep-deprived leaders are less inspiring and they can lose moral clarity.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Changes are coming for residential aged care. Here’s what to know
Residents with higher incomes and assets will be required to pay for a larger contribution than those on a pension.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Our research shows how screening students for psychopathic and narcissistic traits could help prevent cyberbullying
Cyberbullying and cybertrolling are alarmingly common among young people. Research suggests we need to do more than limit screen time to curb this behaviour.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:Trump is pushing allies to buy US gas. It’s bad economics – and a catastrophe for the climate
As China secures its role in clean tech exports, the US is doubling down on fossil fuels – and pushing allies to buy US gas.
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:The U.S. Has De Facto Suspended the Trade Deal, Colombian President Clarified
U.S. tariffs imposed by Trump administration in April violated the free trade agreement. On Monday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro pointed out that the Colombia-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been suspended since April, when U.S. President Donald Trump imposed “unjustified protectionist measures” against his country. RELATED: LATAM Leaders Rally Behind Colombian President After Trump’s Accusations […]
Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source:‘I don’t like you either’: diplomats hold their breath as Trump chides Rudd over previous comments
President’s comments were greeted with laughter as diplomatic pressure valve finally releasedAlbanese at the White House: Trump endorses Aukus, signs $8.5bn rare earths deal and calls PM ‘great leader’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast“I don’t like you either. And I probably never will,” US President Donald Trump told Australian ambassador...
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