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Grattan on Friday: Dan Andrewsโ red carpet walk in Beijing puts Albanese on the spot
Despite he and his government being in an overwhelmingly dominant position politically, Anthony Albanese sounded quite tetchy at times this week.
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Under Siege: How Schools Are Fighting Back Against Rising Cyber Threats
โGenerative AI has weaponized phishing,โ one IT director says. โEven seasoned staff canโt always tell the difference.โ
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Huawei launches second trifold smartphone at $2,500 as it looks to cement comeback
Huawei's Mate XTs will run HarmonyOS 5.1, the latest version of the company's own operating system.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Indonesia: Students to stage protest at parliament
A student coalition was set to carry out protests at the Indonesian parliament in Jakarta. Meanwhile, the status of a proposed meeting between students and the government was unclear.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Indian doctors remove parasitic foetuses from baby's stomach
The 20-day-old baby had two malformed foetuses inside her abdomen.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:The EU is the elephant in the room in the Dutch snap election campaign
Europe remains the elephant in the room of the Dutch campaign ahead of October snap elections: it is there, it is hugely relevant, yet it is strangely ignored by most parties.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Luxury carmaker Porsche to drop out of Germanyโs DAX index as U.S. tariffs bite
Sportscar manufacturer Porsche will soon drop out of Germanys blue-chip DAX index following a dramatic share price slump.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Climate crisis must change how we think about war
Earthโs average temperature rose more than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels in 2024 for the first time โ a critical threshold in the climate crisis. At the same time, major armed conflicts continue to rage in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan and elsewhere. What should be increasingly clear is that war now needs to be understood as unfolding [โฆ] The post Climate crisis must change how we think about war appeared first on Asia...
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Germans dissatisfied with Chancellor Merz's government
Germany's new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz is already almost as unpopular as the previous one, due to quarrelling over government spending. That's according to the latest ARD-Deutschlandtrend survey.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Portugal mourns Lisbon funicular crash victims
Portugal is observing a day of national mourning to commemorate the victims who died on the "Elevador da Gloria" in the capital. An investigation is underway as the death toll has gone up to 16.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Coalition backs welfare reform, budget plan
Germany's coalition government leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the welfare state following public clashes between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and some ministers.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Will Germany change course on sanctioning Israel over Gaza?
Frustration with Germany is growing in Europe as a "growing majority" of EU member states want to sanction Israel over its conduct in Gaza. What would it take for the German government to change course?
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Red lines: What will make Germany change its mind on sanctioning Israel?
Frustration with Germany is growing in Europe as a "growing majority" of EU member states want to sanction Israel over its conduct in Gaza. What would it take for the German government to change course?
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Salesforce CEO calls guidance 'appropriately conservative' as stock declines after earnings
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff reviewed his company's quarter in an interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:When it comes to neo-Nazis, we canโt legislate our way to safety
Both Germany and the United States show us that laws are not enough to combat the rise of fascism- instead, we need to strengthen our democracy.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Asia-Pacific markets close mostly higher, tracking tech rally on Wall Street
Global bond markets will continue to be in focus with long-dated borrowing costs around the world under pressure.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Zambia Ordered a Mining Company to Pay Villagers After a Toxic Waste Spill. The Firm Made Them Sign Away Their Rights First
Planet China: Sixth in a series about how Beijingโs trillion-dollar development plan is reshaping the globeโand the natural world. A Chinese mining company that spilled toxic waste on impoverished Zambian villages got people to waive their right to sue using a government-ordered compensation process, according to documents reviewed by Inside Climate News. In July, the [โฆ]
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Bomb blast kills 15 near political rally in Pakistan
The suicide bomber failed to reach the main rally venue due to tight security, authorities say.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:AI skills add nearly $18,000 a year to salaries โ and not just in tech
More roles across various sectors require AI skills and employers are paying premium salaries to AI-literate workers.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:The paradox behind Chinaโs military parade
When Beijing staged its largest military parade in a decade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the pageantry was carefully choreographed. DF-41 intercontinental ballistic missiles and J-20 stealth fighters in a flex of military confidence abroad and reassurance at home. Once reliant on Soviet imports and [โฆ] The post The paradox behind Chinaโs military parade appeared first on...
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Tรผrkiye: Trial of Gendarmes for Death in Custody, Torture
Click to expand Image Ahmet Gรผreลรงi died shortly after being transferred to a hospital from gendarmerie custody on February 11, 2023, in Altฤฑnรถzรผ, Hatay province, Tรผrkiye. 2023 Private (Istanbul, September 4, 2025) - The trial of 13 law enforcement officers charged with the death in custody of Ahmet Gรผreลรงi and the torture of his older brother Sabri Gรผreลรงi on February 11, 2023, offers a rare opportunity for justice,...
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Nasdaq's listing plans will make it harder for small Chinese companies to go public in the U.S.
The move comes as tensions between the U.S. and China simmer, and as the Nasdaq faces broader financial market issues.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Mukhisa Kituyi Picked as Voice of United Opposition
[Capital FM] Former UN trade chief Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi has been unveiled as the new spokesperson and Head of Secretariat for the United Opposition, a coalition of parties seeking to build a formidable challenge against President William Ruto in 2027.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Africa: Rich Countries Meet Only 4% of Funds East Africa Needs to Address Climate Change - Oxfam
[Oxfam] Over 63 million East Africans experienced severe hunger in 2024 and 40% lack access to safe drinking water.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: No Law, No Fines As Justice Minister Dismisses Tinting Crackdown
[263Chat] Parliament was thrown into debate on Wednesday after confusion spread over whether tinting car windows is now a criminal offence following an announcement on Tuesday by a senior government official.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Australian writers shocked and โdisgustedโ by closure of 85-year-old literary journal Meanjin
Meanjin published the cream of Australiaโs writers. With its sudden closure, a vital, 85-year thread of our cultural conversation will fall silent.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Top Australian soldier loses final bid to overturn defamation ruling
Ben Roberts-Smith's long legal battle with newspapers ends with the high court's ruling.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:EU pushes for speedy approval of Mercosur trade deal
The EU Commission formally approved a trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc on Wednesday (3 September), paving for the way for the agreement to be ratified by the European parliament and EU governments.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Ben Roberts-Smithโs final appeal bid rejected by high court โ as it happened
This blog is now closedDaniel Andrews defends decision to attend China military parade alongside Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-unGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSenator continues calls to criminalise burning Australian flagJacinta Nampijinpa Price is tripling down on her call for the burning of the Australian flag to be criminalised, and has called for Anthony Albanese to only stand in front of...
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Indonesia Fires Officer Involved in Police Killing That Ignited Violent Protests
The move is an attempt to mollify public anger at police brutality and the growing economic privation facing many Indonesians.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Guyana President Irfaan Ali claims victory in general election
The incumbent president claimed victory in an election dominated by how to manage the country's vast oil reserves.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: U.S. Warns Citizens in Nigeria Against Travel to Military Facilities, Defends Visa Revocations
[Vanguard] United States government has defended the recent indiscriminate visa revocations affecting Nigerians with valid U.S visas, saying the move was borne out of the need to uphold the country's national security and guarantee the safety of its citizens.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Who else was in Daniel Andrewsโ group photo with Xi, Putin and Kim?
Group photo taken after Beijing military parade raised eyebrows in Australia for featuring former Victorian premier alongside other leaders. Hereโs who else is in the frameXi welcomes Putin and other world leaders to China โ in picturesA number of world leaders gathered in Beijing at a second world war commemoration parade on Wednesday, in a display designed to show off Chinaโs military strength and geopolitical might....
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: Germany stops short of pledging military commitment
Following the "coalition of the willing" meeting, Berlin has listed broader conditions for military engagement in Ukraine, including learning more about the nature of the US engagement.
Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source:Labor and Coalition pass deportation laws set to make Nauru a โpenal colonyโ for Australia, critics say
Legislation validates flawed decisions, cuts off appeals and gives government sweeping powers to deport people, campaigners claimFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe major parties have been accused of โstitching upโ a deal to transform Nauru into Australiaโs โdumping ground and penal colonyโ as parliament passed laws stripping basic legal...
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