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Israel kills nephews of senior Hamas leader in Gaza City shelling
Israel kills nephews of senior Hamas leader in Gaza City shelling Palestinian media say two nephews of senior Hamas official Khalil al Hayya were killed in Israeli shelling on Gaza City earlier today. The attack took place in northern Gaza, where Israel has intensified its bombardment and ground operations. Israel has signalled its intention to fully seize the city, forcing residents into tightly packed displacement...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:
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Jerusalem protesters converge on PM Netanyahu's residence
BBC correspondent Emir Nader speaks to demonstrators against the Israeli prime minister's plans for Gaza, including a former soldier who says he no longer supports the government.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:This lizard faces extinction, but an Indigenous-led plan could save it
There is growing momentum in Australia's conservation planning to incorporate First Nations knowledge into the management of culturally significant species such as the great desert skink.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:New Paramount CEO lauds South Park creators for being ‘equal opportunity offenders’
Paramount’s new CEO David Ellison lauded animated show “South Park” creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, for being “equal opportunity offenders" as the sitcom has made headlines mocking President Trump recently. “Matt and Trey are incredibly talented,” Ellison said in an interview with CNN that was published on Friday."They are equal opportunity offenders and always...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Having a driver's licence gives older Aussies purpose and independence
Some may baulk at the thought of driving in their 90s, but for this senior, having a licence is a ticket to freedom.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Teenage world champ Littler triumphs at Australian Darts Masters
World champion Luke Littler demonstrates his phenomenal teenage talent in Wollongong by winning the star-studded Australian Darts Masters.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:As Putin and Trump talk Ukraine, what will be on the agenda?
The presidents of Russia and the US plan to meet next Friday in Alaska to discuss a possible end to the war in Ukraine. What do they want to achieve, and what are the most contentious issues?
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Wind turbine trial sparks hope as small-scale power source
A small-scale wind turbine has been developed in Adelaide in the hope of supplying energy direct to off-grid users, including farms, wineries and construction sites.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Zelenskyy says Ukraine won’t give up territory to end war with Russia
In our news wrap Saturday, Zelenskyy rejected Trump’s suggestion that a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia may include the two nations “swapping” territory, outrage grew over Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, a memorial was held in Nagasaki, Japan, 80 years after the U.S. detonated an atomic bomb there, and the crew that relieved two U.S. astronauts stranded on the ISS returned home.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:New study highlights ‘grave, growing’ danger of plastic pollution to world’s health
In Geneva, negotiators from 175 nations are trying to hammer out the first-ever legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. The urgency of the talks was underscored this week by a new study published in The Lancet. It calls plastics a “grave, growing and under-recognized danger to human and planetary health.” John Yang speaks with Tracey Woodruff, one of the study’s authors, to learn more.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:UK police make record arrests at London protest backing Palestine Action
UK police make record arrests at London protest backing Palestine Action UK police have arrested more than 450 people in central London during a protest in support of Palestine Action, the group recently banned by the government. Demonstrators gathered in Parliament Square from 1pm, holding handwritten signs reading: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” By 9pm, the Metropolitan Police, backed by officers...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:‘When It All Burns’ recounts a historic megafire season with the elite Los Padres Hotshots
The Gifford Fire in Southern California has reached “megafire” status, burning an area bigger than Atlanta. Megafires, which burn more than 100,000 acres, have become increasingly common in recent years. A new book, “When It All Burns: Fighting Fire in a Transformed World,” is the first-hand account of a season with a team of elite firefighters. John Yang speaks with author Jordan Thomas for more.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Female umpire makes MLB history by working regular-season game
Realising a long held dream, Jen Pawol became the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball regular-season game when she officiated the Braves versus Marlin fixture in Atlanta.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:What Jen Pawol’s debut means for the future of women umpires in Major League Baseball
Saturday in Atlanta, Jen Pawol took the field as the first woman to umpire a regular-season game in Major League Baseball’s nearly 150-year history. She was on the bases this afternoon for both games of a doubleheader between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. John Yang speaks with The Washington Post’s national baseball writer Chelsea Janes for more.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Israel faces growing global condemnation over its plan to take over Gaza City
International condemnation grew Saturday over Israel's decision for amilitary takeover of Gaza City, while tens of thousands of Israelis rallied in what local media called one of the largest anti-government protests in recent months following22 months of war.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:How radioactive rhino horns could help save the species from poachers
The black market trade in rhino horns is driving the species to near extinction. Now, scientists at a rhino orphanage in the Bushveld of South Africa are trying to protect them from poaching in a rather surprising way. John Yang reports.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Salah calls out Uefa over wording of tribute to 'Palestinian Pele'
Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Unexpected cancer costs left Jenna unable to afford groceries and petrol
After being diagnosed with breast cancer Canberran Jenna Macdonald-Golden was left in a grim financial position, forced to put her mortgage on hold amid a series of unexpected cancer-related expenses.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Haiti declares three-month state of emergency as gang violence spikes
Government says move aims to boost 'fight against insecurity' as armed gangs continue to carry out attacks across Haiti.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Child's death drives churches to call out cult-like behaviour
A campaign to educate people about the dangers of coercive control and cults begins in southern Queensland following the death of an eight-year-old girl.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Arrested 6 Human Traffickers Transporting 38 Migrants From Chile to Peru
Peruvian authorities conducted an operation on the border with Chile, during which they arrested six Peruvian citizens who were transporting 38 migrants from various Latin American countries, the National Superintendency of Migration reported this Saturday. RELATED: U.S Federal Judge Orders a Halt to a New Inmigrants Prision In a statement, the agency dependent on the […]
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Cattle farmer faces tough choice after property contaminated by PFAS
As Larry Acton looks to retirement, he is grappling with whether to sell his land at a loss or hand the property, which has contaminated groundwater, to his son.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:'Critical errors' in a forensic lab threw thousands of cases into question
Shandee Blackburn was murdered in 2013. Twelve years later, the fallout of botched forensic work has led to a reckoning for Queensland's forensic lab.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Israeli strike wipes out Palestinian family in Gaza
Israeli strike wipes out Palestinian family in Gaza Palestinian media say an entire family has been removed from Gaza’s civil registry following an Israeli air strike on the town of Bani Suhaila, east of Khan oYunis. The attack killed Tariq Muhammad Abu Hajras, his wife, and their five children, according to local reports. The strike completely destroyed their home. This is the latest in a series of incidents where...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Police arrest hundreds of Palestine Action supporters under anti-terror law
Protesters defy government ban and rally in Parliament Square
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Here are the top House Democrats at risk from GOP redistricting
House Democrats in red states across the country are at risk as the redistricting arms race heats up. Texas Republicans’ proposed redraw, a President Trump-backed plan that could net the party five more House seats, has led to other red states moving forward with their own redistricting plans. Florida, Indiana and Missouri are among the...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy calls for 'lasting peace' after officials meet in UK
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a meeting with European and US officials to discuss the ongoing war with Russia was constructive.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:At least 47 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since dawn
At least 47 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since dawn Since dawn on Saturday, Israeli army strikes has killed at least 47 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, hospital sources told Al Jazeera Arabic. Among the dead were 40 people waiting for humanitarian aid.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Thousands March in Chile To Denounce Hundreds of Starvation Deaths in Gaza
Thousands of people marched this Saturday in Chile to denounce the hundreds of deaths from hunger that have been recorded in the Gaza Strip, a territory devastated by Israeli military action and blocked from receiving the humanitarian aid it requires. RELATED: Israeli Plan to Occupy Gaza Faces Rejection Within the International Community Despite the low […]
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Trump nominates Tammy Bruce to UN deputy post
President Trump announced on Saturday that he is nominating Tammy Bruce, the current State Department spokesperson, as the next U.S. deputy representative to the United Nations (UN). “I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Tammy Bruce, a Great Patriot, Television Personality and Bestselling Author, as our next Deputy Representative of the United States...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Texas GOP looks to make California enforce arrest warrants amid redistricting battle
Texas GOP officials on Saturday upped their calls for Democrats who fled the state for California to be arrested, unseated and brought back to the Lone Star State amid a redistricting battle. Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R) filed a legal complaint in California urging local law enforcement to...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Robyn Smith to run bare chested in Sydney's City2Surf after double mastectomy
Robyn Smith will be running bare-chested at the City2Surf. She will be among 90,000 people taking part in the annual event from the Sydney CBD to Bondi Beach.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:If Albanese is serious about actions not slogans, there is a way Australia can make a difference for Palestinians | Zoe Daniel
When it comes to recognising Palestine, for once the PM’s characteristic pragmatic caution seems rightRecognition of a state of Palestine must be more than a performative response to domestic political pressure.It’s long been framed as the reward at the end of a negotiated two-state solution between the Israelis and the Palestinians. However, given the absence of a viable Palestinian government and overt resistance...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Developing Coffs Harbour foreshore will amount to a ‘desecration of the land’, traditional owners say
Elders call plans to ‘revitalise’ 60-hectare precinct with six-storey housing and tourism facilities ‘inappropriate’Sign up for the Rural Network email newsletterTraditional owners in Coffs Harbour are fighting against a “heartbreaking” proposal to build a six-storey private housing development near cultural heritage sites, in a project the state government says will “revitalise” the city’s foreshore.The proposal,...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:‘Do I need to purchase camels?’ Australian preppers have found their voice since Covid, but tough questions remain
Once a secretive subculture, survivalism has edged into the mainstream. But what happens if you dedicate your life to preparing for civilisation to collapse and doomsday never comes?Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShortly after Israel announced its attack on Iran in June, Trevor Andrei sent a message to some of his fellow Australian...
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