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Live: 'No secret' government in talks with states about EV road user charge
The government is downplaying the prospect of EV drivers being imminently hit with a road user charge, but says it's "no secret" discussions are ongoing. Follow live.
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Graham: Putin 'can't tolerate' going 'after his customers'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin βcanβt tolerateβ going βafter his customersβ ahead of an Alaska meeting between Putin and President Trump. βPutin could give a damn about sanctions. He evades them. He could give a damn about how many Russians die. The one thing that he can't tolerate and...
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Removal of trees infested with shot-hole borer has surprising outcomes
The disappearance of beloved trees from Perth's Kings Park leaves a scar across the escarpment and makes it vulnerable to landslides, but provides a chance to future-proof the area amid a drying climate.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Liverpool suffers shock Community Shield shootout defeat to Palace
Premier League champions Liverpool is upset by Crystal Palace as the Londoners lift their first ever Community Shield after a Wembley penalty shootout.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Bowen: Israeli settlers intensify campaign to drive out West Bank Palestinians
In the shadow of the Gaza war, violence is rising in the occupied territories as radical settlers seize land with the backing of the government.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Anas al-Sharif among five Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israel in Gaza
Al Jazeera staff killed in targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists near al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza City.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Live: Wall Street gains on Apple surge, ASX cautious ahead of key results and RBA rates decision
Wall Street is buoyed by another tech rally, while the ASX is poised for a cautious opening to the week. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Your say: week beginning August 11
How would experts define Hamasβ actions, and the worrying impact of AI: an edited selection of your feedback on our stories.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Women condemn fine for man who secretly filmed sex act
An anti-sexual violence campaigner condemns what she says is an inadequate fine for a former footballer who secretly filmed a sex act.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Red states lead push for MAHA soda bans
Republican-led states are leading the charge to ban soda and candy from their food stamp programs, as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement flips traditional partisanship on its head. Colorado is the only blue state to seek and have a soda ban waiver approved, and the only waiver state to propose...
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:In Ukraine's occupied Luhansk, many 'struggling to get by'
Electricity and water are in short supply, and foods prices are rising. As Moscow pressures people in occupied eastern Ukraine to take on Russian citizenship, people in the Luhansk region spoke with DW about daily life.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Vance: 'We're done with the funding of the Ukraine war business'
Vice President Vance on Sunday said he wants peace and to stop funding the Ukraine war, ahead of a Friday meeting in Alaska between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a ceasefire deal. "We're done with the funding of the Ukraine war business. We want to bring about a peaceful settlement to...
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Israel assassinates prominent Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza
Israel assassinates prominent Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sun, 08/10/2025 - 21:45 Anas Al Sharif, Mohammed Qraiqea and their crew were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent in Gaza Al Jazeera correspondents Mohammed Qraiqea (L) and Anas al Sharif (R) Off Israeli forces assassinated two of Gazaβs leading journalists and their entire crew on Sunday night, signalling the likely start of a...
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Albanese eyes universal childcare; Netanyahu defends Gaza occupation plan; confusion over Ukraine peace summit
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterGood morning. The government has got the ball rolling on the creation of a universal childcare system β a policy that could be central to Anthony Albaneseβs political legacy.Elsewhere, Benjamin Netanyahu has defended Israelβs plans to occupy Gaza City, despite warnings from an...
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Five killed in Israeli bombing of house south of Gaza City
Five killed in Israeli bombing of house south of Gaza City A source at Gazaβs Baptist Hospital told Al Jazeera Arabic that five Palestinians were killed when Israeli forces bombed a house in the Al-Sabra neighbourhood, south of Gaza City.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu: Israel has 'no choice' but to escalate Gaza offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel has βno choiceβ but to escalate its offensive in Gaza as his country faces heightened criticism for its conduct amid the war in the territory. βGiven Hamasβs refusal to lay down its arms, Israel has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat...
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy caused by tick bites
Studies have linked ticks on six continents to alpha-gal syndrome and its unusual symptoms. An entomologist explains what this frustrating illness is.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Pritzker on GOP's FBI arrest threats: 'Texas law does not apply' in Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said Sunday it would be illegal for President Trump to order the FBI to arrest Texas state Democratic officials for fleeing their state to halt Republican redistricting efforts. βWell, first of all, Texas law does not apply in the state of Illinois, and there's no federal law that would allow...
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Big Techβs next major political battle may already be brewing in your backyard
The data center debate is inching up the ballot as state lawmakers race to regulate a nascent industry, governors rush to embrace a new economic boon and Big Tech makes major investments in AI growth.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Magnitude 6.1 earthquake in Turkey causes buildings to collapse, killing 1
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Turkeyβs northwestern province of Balikesir on Sunday, killing at least one person and causing more than a dozen buildings to collapse, officials said.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Flooding shuts down Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy roadways.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Rutte: NATO is 'making sure that Ukraine has what it needs to stay in the fightβ
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the alliance is "making sure that Ukraine has what it needs to stay in the fight" ahead of a summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug. 15. When President Trump announced direct talks with Putin in Alaska, a big concern was that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky...
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Often parents and schools disagree about whether something is βbullyingβ: what happens next?
When we look at the definition of bullying, it is not surprising disagreements occur. Identifying bullying is not clear-cut.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Wikipediaβs βneutralityβ has always been complicated. New rules will make questioning it harder
Wikipedia is built on a βneutral point of viewβ. But who decides what neutral means?
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Pharmacists could one day work in GP clinics. Hereβs whatβs in it for you
The pharmacist will see you now. Will a proposal for pharmacists to work out of GP clinics really work? Hereβs what we know so far.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Triple whammy: how 3 types of drought crippled southern Australia this year
When climate scientists look at the unfolding drought in southern Australia, they see three phases: flash drought, leading to green drought and then fodder drought.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:No one holds the government to account on spending. We need a budget watchdog that can bite
To keep government spending under control, stronger rules and targets are needed. These should be on the agenda at the treasurerβs upcoming roundtable.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:US to lead ceasefire talks with Qatar on behalf of Israel
US to lead ceasefire talks with Qatar on behalf of Israel Israel has βeffectively agreedβ to let the US lead negotiations with Qatar and other mediators on a comprehensive deal to end the war, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority has reported. The outlet said the matter was raised in talks between the Israeli and Qatari prime ministers, as well as in a meeting between an Israeli envoy and US envoy Steve Witkoff in Spain....
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:EU, NATO chief back Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin summit
European foreign ministers will hold a video call on Monday to discuss how to best support Ukraine ahead of a summit between the US and Russia.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Trump, Netanyahu speak as Israel faces backlash over Gaza plan
President Trump spoke Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel and its leader face rising global backlash over its plan to expand military control of the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu's office announced the call in a post on social media, saying the leaders "discussed Israel's plans for taking control of the remaining Hamas strongholds...
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Nvidia claps back against Chinese accusations its H20 chips pose a security risk
Nvidia pushed back Sunday in response to allegations from Chinese state media that its H20 artificial intelligence chips are a national security risk for China.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Toxicologist explains how poison ivy and bee stings are nature’s chemical weapons
Poison ivy and bees stings are among the most common outdoor menaces for people enjoying the outdoors.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Some Claire's, Icing stores set to close after bankruptcy filing: court docs
More than a dozen Claire's stores, as well as a few Icing stores, appear to be the first set to close after the mall-based retailer filed for bankruptcy last week.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Former attorney general says FBI can't return Texas lawmakers who fled state
Former Attorney General Eric Holder said Sunday the FBI does not have jurisdiction to return Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled their state. βTexas lawmakers are digging in. You heard Governor Abbott there talking about the FBI, Senator Cornyn calling the FBI to help locate those Democratic lawmakers who fled the state. I wonder, do you...
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Trump rips Fed renovations ahead of DC 'beautification' press conference
President Trump ripped the Federal Reserve's renovations to its headquarters Sunday ahead of a a press conference Monday addressing "crime and the beautification" of Washington, D.C. βThe Press Conference on Crime and 'Beautification' will be held tomorrow, at 10:00 A.M. EST, in the Press Briefing Room, and it will not only involve ending the...
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