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WATCH: Vance speaks after meeting with families affected by Minneapolis shooting
Vice PresidentJD Vanceon Wednesday met with families and victims of a shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis that killed two schoolchildren and injured 21 people. The visit comes one week after an attacker opened fire during the first Mass of the school year for students of the nearby Annuciation Catholic School.
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Live: Sussan Ley says Labor's release of 20,000 home care packages a 'defeat'
The opposition leader says the government's deal to release 20,000 home care packages yesterday was a "defeat". Follow live.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:US judge rules Trump unlawfully canceled Harvard's grants
Harvard has scored a legal victory against the White House as a federal judge overturned the Trump administration's decision to cut the university's funding by billions of dollars.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:How powerful is China’s military?
Beijing stages its largest military parade ever with dozens of world leaders in attendance.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:'Wet dogs' enlisted to help scientists shed light on climate change
A colony of seals on the New South Wales Far South Coast has been fitted with tracking devices as researchers work to find out more about them and the environment.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Migrant crisis: How Europe went from Merkel's 'We can do it' to pulling up the drawbridge
A number of European governments are proposing restrictive measures on migrants in response to public concern
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Nauruan concern over new transfers from Australia, Xi and Putin’s hot mic moment, De Minaur loses at US Open
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. Nauruan residents are “worried for our pleasant island” under the Australian government’s controversial new $2.5bn plan to forcibly transfer a group of non-citizens there. Islanders are asking: “Where will they live? Will they work here?”Xi Jinping and Valdimir Putin...
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:At least 15 killed as funicular railcar derails in Portugal’s Lisbon
Crash of the historic Elevador da Gloria funicular is one of Lisbon’s deadliest transport accidents in years.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Judge reverses Trump administration’s cuts of billions in research funding to Harvard
A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday ordered the reversal of the Trump administration’s cuts to more than $2.6 billion infunding researchgrants for Harvard University.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Appeals Court Rejects Use of Alien Enemies Act for US Deportations
The court ruled that the 1798 regulations could only be applied in cases of declared war and not in ordinary immigration processes.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:US says attacks on suspected drug boats will happen again
President Donald Trump has justified the US military's lethal strike on a boat allegedly owned by a Venezuelan gang. Meanwhile, top US officials have vowed to continue the strikes.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Burkina Faso Criminalizes Same-Sex Conduct
Click to expand Image The National Assembly of Burkina Faso in downtown Ouagadougou. 2013 Sputniktilt/Wikimedia Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assemblypassed a law on September 1, 2025, that makes consensual same-sex relations a criminal offense, a major setback for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. Under this new law, people found guilty of homosexuality could face two to...
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Landmark streetcar derails and crashes in Lisbon, killing 15 people
An electric streetcar that is one of Lisbon’s landmarks and a big draw for tourists derailed Wednesday, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others, emergency services said.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Can you get a COVID shot? Here’s your fall vaccine guide
Many people across the United States are wondering if they will be able to get vaccinated at all, particularly against COVID, after changes to vaccine guidance by the Trump administration.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:The Voice of Hind Rajab gets record 23-minute ovation at Venice premiere
The docu-drama, which recounts the final plea of a six-year-old Gaza girl, premieres amid tears.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:'Hyperlocal' eco-choices leaving Australians healthier and better off
Your health is at stake as climate change impacts deepen, but it's not too late to do something about it, according to the new chair of the ACT Climate Council. And some Australians making hyperlocal changes are already reaping surprising benefits.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Global bonds rally after poor US economic data
Sovereign debt prices recover from historic lows after job openings figures come in below forecast
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Rachel Reeves opts for late Budget
UK chancellor will present fiscal plan on November 26, a month later than last year, amid market uncertainty
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:After a fire tore through the bush, 4,000 rare orchids popped up in its wake
The fight to save the veined doubletail orchid had a breakthrough in the Black Summer bushfires and now elders are leading a series of cultural burns to regenerate the endangered flower.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Israel launches satellite to expand its surveillance throughout the Middle East
In addition to monitoring Iran, Israel gains reconnaissance capabilities in other parts of the Middle East as it conducts what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called a “seven-front war,” with Israeli forces striking targets in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iraq throughout the 23 months of war in Gaza.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:More arrests over Camp Sovereignty attack that left multiple people injured
A man will face court today charged with offences related to the attack on Camp Sovereignty over the weekend. Neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell is being held in custody over the incident.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Putin says Russia will achieve all aims militarily if Ukraine does not agree deal
The Russian leader has rejected calls for a ceasefire as his troops advance.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Bowen says political environment may prevent 2035 emissions target becoming law
The climate change minister says he will have to assess whether legislating the government's 2035 emissions target is politically feasible, with the major waypoint towards net zero due to be announced soon.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Israeli forces destroy minaret of mosque in town near Hebron
Israeli forces have bulldozed a minaret under construction for a mosque in the town of Dura, in the occupied West Bank.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Mad Monday beers, a UK theatre fan and a 28-year Liberal Party nightmare
With the departure of Troy Bell this week, the South Australian Liberal Party had its sights set on finally winning a by-election. Instead, they were reminded of their 28-year political nightmare.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Alphabet adds $230 billion in value after avoiding breakup in antitrust case
Alphabet stock climbed 9% as investors viewed the result of Google's antitrust case as broadly favorable.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Putin and Xi caught on hot mic talking about living to 150
Putin confirms the conversation, saying modern medicine gives hope for longer, healthier lives.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Sydney once produced its own food – but urban development has devoured the city’s food bowl
Vineyards, dairies, market gardens, orchards and oyster leases once dotted Sydney. Much – but not all –has been lost to developers.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:How migrant stories and contributions have shaped Australian TV since the 1950s
New research uncovers stories of resilience, entrepreneurship and thriving cultural creativity across seven decades of Australian TV history.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Autistic students say they want schools to focus on their strengths – not their diagnosis
Researchers spoke to 16 autistic young people about their experiences of school. One lamented some teachers think ‘there’s something wrong with me in their eyes’.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Scrolling on the toilet increases your risk of haemorrhoids, new study shows
Do you read the news and connect with friends while on the loo? Here’s what you should know.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Is the Australian sharemarket headed for a correction? Here’s one way to judge
Both the Commonwealth Bank, and the ASX as a whole, are considered expensive. But does this mean they’re headed for a fall?
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:New report reveals glaring gaps between Australia’s future needs and science capabilities
We have gaps – in workforce, infrastructure and coordination – that will cripple our ability to secure a bright future for the next generation, unless we act now.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Why major policy reform in Australia has stalled for decades – and how to change it
Australia’s recent track record on implementing major reform has been patchy. Here’s what’s getting in the way.
Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source:Gaza’s Christians refuse to abandon churches before Israeli attack
Two of Gaza City's churches are in areas where Israel has ordered Palestinians to leave before a planned attack.
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