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At least 71 Palestinians killed by Israeli genocide since dawn

At least 71 Palestinians killed by Israeli genocide since dawn At least 71 Palestinians have been killed since dawn on Friday by Israel's genocide, according to Palestinian health officials. The death toll from Israel's genocide in Gaza has soared as the Israeli military prepares to assault Gaza City. At least two Palestinians were killed and several injured by an Israeli strike targeting a house in the Maghazi camp in...

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

New York tour bus crash on interstate leaves 5 people dead and multiple injured, police say

A tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls with 54 people aboard crashed and rolled Friday on an interstate highway, killing five passengers and injuring many others, authorities said.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Demand for truffles continues to climb despite $3,500 per kilo price tag

Growers say the price of truffles is justified due to their rarity, especially as drought conditions this year have made them even harder to find.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Death toll from Israel's genocide in Gaza rises to 62,263, health ministry says

Death toll from Israel's genocide in Gaza rises to 62,263, health ministry says At least62,263 Palestinians have been killed since Israel's genocide in Gaza started after 7 October 2023, according to the Gaza health ministry. The majority of those killed has been women and children, while the number injured in Israel's genocide has risen to 157, 365. At least 2,060 Palestinians have been killed trying to retreive aid...

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

In a male teacher drought, Ryan is an endangered breed

After never seeing primary school teaching as a career path, Ryan Brown now believes he's found his "calling", but he's one of just two male classroom teachers at his Canberra primary school.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Anime fans hate live-action remakes - here's why studios still keep making them

Beloved anime series Solo Leveling is the latest of the genre to be turned into a live-action remake by Netflix.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Unpicking the mental load of 'mankeeping' amid a male loneliness epidemic

Sharing feelings and downloading troubles with others occurs naturally when these close connections are maintained.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Citing Environmental Concerns, Judge Orders Alligator Alcatraz to Wind Down Operations

A federal judge has ordered a winding down of operations at Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz, the hastily assembled Everglades detention site where the Trump administration aims to incarcerate thousands of undocumented migrants before deporting them. Judge Kathleen Williams Thursday granted a preliminary injunction for environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, which had sued to stop the […]

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Police investigating after woman found dead in north Brisbane

The 47-year-old woman was found unresponsive with critical injuries at an address in Taigum overnight.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Google shares rise on report of Apple using Gemini for Siri

The reported talks have been for a potential AI deal between the two giants.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

US Justice Department releases interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell

The transcripts with Ghislaine Maxwell are released as the Trump administration suffers a sustained backlash from its base over failing to deliver on expectations created through conspiracy theories and bold promises.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Powell opens door to rate cut at Jackson Hole

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell tees up rate cut, but warns of inflation risks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday the central bank faces β€œsignificant uncertainty” as it attempts to navigate the impact of President Trump’s policies, suggesting the...

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Low turnout among Aboriginal voters a concern ahead of NT local elections

As Northern Territorians head to the polls for local government elections today, academics and politicians say not enough is being done to encourage Aboriginal voter participation.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Dutch foreign minister resigns over Israel sanctions deadlock

Caspar Veldkamp and other ministers step down after cabinet rejects sanctions, prompting broader political upheaval.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Jonassen creates cricket history with power-hitting display in The Hundred

Jess Jonassen stars with both the bat and ball in a player of the match performance as her Welsh Fire win their first match in The Hundred.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump says Intel has agreed to US stake

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump says Intel has agreed to US stake President Trump said Friday that Intel has agreed to give the U.S. government a 10 percent stake in the company. Chiang Ying-ying, Associated Press β€œThey’ve agreed to do it, and I think it’s a great deal for them,” Trump...

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Saudi Arabia condemns Israel's genocidal 'crimes,' expresses alarm over famine

Saudi Arabia condemns Israel's genocidal 'crimes,' expresses alarm over famine Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry on Friday sharply criticised Israel after the UN officially declared that a famine is taking place in Gaza. β€œThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's deep concern in light of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report and the official declaration of famine in...

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Pennsylvania rejects DOJ request for voter rolls with personal data

Pennsylvania's top elections officer refused to provide the Trump administration with sensitive personal information of the state's voters, arguing that it would violate state law and that the request was an attempt to expand the federal government's role in the electoral process.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Ghislaine Maxwell praises Trump in transcripts released by government

Partner of Jeffrey Epstein insists Trump never engaged in inappropriate behavior amid scrutiny over past relationship.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Stirring scenes as Aussie qualifier Aiava books US Open spot in thriller

Destanee Aiava continues her golden year by advancing to the main draw of the US Open, while Australian compatriot Emerson Jones is eliminated in the qualifiers.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

IRS halts layoff plans, looks to rehire some fired employeesΒ 

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is halting its layoff plan and aims to restaff the agency. "As the IRS works to modernize and implement President Trump’s agenda, including the One Big Beautiful Bill, we are committed to ensuring the agency is staffed appropriately to serve the American people effectively and efficiently,” a Treasury spokesperson said...

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

UN aid chief’s powerful plea to end Israel’s Gaza famine

The UN’s head of humanitarian aid has made an impassioned plea for international action, as he confirmed a famine.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'Where's your America First?': US teenager stuck in Israeli jail for six months

'Where's your America First?': US teenager stuck in Israeli jail for six months Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Fri, 08/22/2025 - 18:26 The 16-year-old was detained by Israel over claims he threw rocks at a car. He has since lost around a quarter of his body weight in detention Mohammed Ibrahim in the occupied West Bank (photo supplied by Zaher Ibrahin) Off In the early hours of the morning on 16 February, US citizen...

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Multiple dead after tour bus rollover on New York highway

Multiple people have died and over 50 were injured in a crash involving a bus on I-90 near Pembroke that occurred Friday afternoon, New York State Police announced.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Spotlight on childcare reforms reveals how far there is to go

Australia's long overdue reforms to improve safety across the nation's childcare centres are a start but still a long way off best practice compared to other countries, writes Conor Duffy.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

US Justice department releases Ghislaine Maxwell interviews

Maxwell says she never saw Donald Trump in an inappropriate setting. The associate of Jeffrey Epstein also said she never saw an alleged "client list" belonging to the billionaire financier and child sex offender.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump says furniture tariffs are coming later this year

Stocks for some furniture and home goods companies, including Wayfair, RH and Williams-Sonoma, tumbled after the market close, following Trump's post.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Victim watches on as scammer transfers $13k from savings to card

Amy thought she was pretty tech-savvy, until she watched as a scammer tried to transfer $13,000 out of her savings.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

DRC prosecutor seeks death penalty for former leader Joseph Kabila

Congolese military auditor general asks court to condemn Kabila to death for war crimes including homicide and torture.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'Sophisticated fraudster' behind cancelled Victorian bushfire charity event

Court documents reveal the founder of a charity behind a cancelled bushfire recovery event was described by a judge as a "sophisticated fraudster" and convicted of multiple crimes of deception under a different name.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump taps Sergio Gor as India ambassador

President Trump on Friday announced he has tapped top aide Sergio Gor to serve as ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asia, saying he wanted someone he can β€œfully trust” in the role. β€œI am pleased to announce that I am promoting Sergio Gor to be our next United States Ambassador...

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Sydney's iconic cinemas are disappearing, with fears more will be lost

Sydney's suburban cinemas were once our dream palaces. Many have closed their doors with some lying ghostly empty and others demolished, erased from our cityscape forever. For those still remaining, is the writing on the wall?

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Lobby group calls for levy on major banks that close regional branches

As more regional bank branches close, a new alliance is pushing back against the Big Four

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Was this aristocrat a ruthless social climber or the UK's 'secret weapon'?

Pamela Digby was just 19 years old when she agreed to marry UK prime minister Winston Churchill's only son, Randolph, on the day they first met. The union, short as it was, changed the course of her whole life.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

No Putin-Zelenskyy meeting is planned, Russia’s chief diplomat says

Uncertainty has grown in recent days about Moscow's commitment to U.S.-led peace efforts, as Russian officials have raised objections about cornerstones of the nascent proposals.

Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour