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Fashion week for Australia’s fluffiest and silkiest alpacas, where ‘we’re all hoping for a good hair day’
At the Australian Alpaca National Show, local camelids compete in the hope of being crowned Supreme Champion. But it’s not some ‘fancy kennel club’ – this is a serious industryIt’s a scant 12C in Bendigo, but scores of fans whirr through the showground’s pavilion. The stars of this weekend’s proceedings hope to shine, but it’s important they don’t sweat too much before their time in the limelight.“They need to keep...
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The lethal legacy of Aukus nuclear submarines will remain for millennia – and there’s no plan to deal with it
Australia’s future nuclear submarines will produce highly radioactive waste, and allies in the UK and the US still don’t have a safe place to store their ownFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn the cold deep waters of Rosyth Harbour lie the dormant hulks of Britain’s decommissioned nuclear submarines.One of the shells lashed to the dock here...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Abolish the monarchy at the Federal Reserve
Congress should now take immediate steps to fulfill its constitutional duty to serve as the Fed’s boss.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Sunday shows preview: GOP redistricting fight heats up; Trump to meet with Putin
The Republican Party’s redistricting efforts are heating up as the Texas legislature pushes for new congressional maps. President Trump has said that Republicans are “entitled” to gain five additional House seats before the 2026 midterms, as the GOP hopes to retain its slim majority in the lower chamber. In response, dozens of Texas statehouse Democrats...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Vance and Lammy host Ukraine talks ahead of US-Russia summit
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky rules out giving up land, as European security officials meet in the UK.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:American doctor warns of genocide and starvation in Gaza
American doctor warns of genocide and starvation in Gaza American doctor Mark Brawner, returning from Gaza, told Al Jazeera there is “a large-scale genocide” unfolding in the territory. He described how many people have recently died of hunger and said residents are suffering from “tumours and stomach ulcers” caused by starvation. Brawner warned of a widespread collapse in bodily functions among the population and...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Arab nations decry Israel's new Gaza City plan
Some 20 countries called Israel's plan to seize Gaza City a "dangerous escalation." Meanwhile, the UK pledged millions more in relief supplies, saying it wants the Palestinian territory "flooded with aid." DW has more.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Who are Premier League title favourites: Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, Utd?
Liverpool stormed the Premier League last season - can anyone stop them from claiming a record 21st title?
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Former US contractor for GHF says team leader not fit to oversee operation: Report
Former US contractor for GHF says team leader not fit to oversee operation: Report A team leader for aUScontractor providing services to the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Fund has been accused of being a member of an Islamophobic organisation, a Zeteo report said on Wednesday. Johnny “Taz” Mulford is a team leader for UG Solutions and oversees the company's work at "aid distribution sites". UG Solutions has been...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Bipartisan senators push back on new Instagram map feature over privacy concerns
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Friday urged Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to end its new map feature on Instagram. In a letter, first obtained by NBC News, the bipartisan lawmakers argued that the new tool, which shares Instagram users' last active location with followers, could endanger children. "For years, we...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Amnesty UK condemns mass arrests of Palestine Action protesters
Amnesty UK condemns mass arrests of Palestine Action protesters In response to the mass arrests of Palestine Action protesters in Parliament Square, Amnesty International UK’s Chief Executive, Sacha Deshmukh, expressed deep concern. He said, “Today’s mass arrests of peaceful protesters under UK terrorism law are deeply concerning. “Peaceful protest is a fundamental right. People are understandably outraged by the...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Should marijuana be rescheduled?
Rescheduling cannabis from its current Schedule I classification to Schedule III would allow for expanded medical research, restore common sense to federal drug policy, and support economic growth.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Jen Pawol makes history as MLB’s first female umpire to work a regular-season game
Pawol's much-anticipated debut came as the first base umpire for Saturday's first game of a split doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Hundreds arrested at London protest against Palestine Action ban
Hundreds arrested at London protest against Palestine Action ban London’s Metropolitan Police have said on X that “The operation in Parliament Square continues.” They reported that, as of 6pm (5pm GMT), 365 people had been arrested for supporting a proscribed organisation. The group in question is Palestine Action, which Parliament banned last month over an alleged protest that damaged two UK military aircraft....
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:How Bollywood's lens on Kashmir has changed
Bollywood once framed Kashmir through a lens of nostalgia and beauty. Now, the same landscapes carry complex stories of resilience, conflict and cultural memory.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Ukraine and Europe counter Russian ceasefire proposal that suggests giving up territory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the idea that his country would give up land to end the war with Russia. The Wall Street Journal reported that Ukrainian and European officials have presented Washington with a counterproposal.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Suspect identified in Atlanta shooting outside CDC: What to know
Police identified a 30-year-old man as the suspected gunman in a Friday shooting outside the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta. Patrick Joseph White of Kennesaw, Ga. was named as the alleged shooter by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on Saturday. Local law enforcement is still investigating for White's motive. Here’s what we know...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Analysis: Why NASA is planning to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon and what the law says
Nuclear reactors in space may sound like something out of science fiction, but they are likely to prove important for powering long-term space missions.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Iran rejects planned transit corridor outlined in Armenia-Azerbaijan pact
Iran is distancing itself from ally Russia as it rejects planned border corridor backed by US President Donald Trump.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:North Carolina Republicans are ready for Trump’s school choice initiative
North Carolina is on the verge of becoming the first state to opt in to President Trump's signature school choice initiative, the "Educational Choice for Children Act", which would provide a federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for contributions to organizations offering scholarships to students who wish to attend a private school.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Three Thai soldiers injured by landmine on Cambodian border
The incident occured only days after an agreement to extend a ceasefire that ended the recent deadly conflict between the Southeast Asian neighbors.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:At least 31 killed in Gaza by Israeli fire since dawn
At least 31 killed in Gaza by Israeli fire since dawn At least 31 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Saturday, hospital sources have told Al Jazeera Arabic. Among the dead are 24 people who were waiting for aid.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:SpaceX astronauts splashdown safely off Southern California coast
After more than four months aboard the International Space Station, four astronautssafely returned to Earth Saturday morning with a splashdown off the coast of San Diego, wrapping up NASA and SpaceX's Crew-10 mission.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Can Israel have a ‘normal’ place in the Middle East?
As Israel's war on Gaza rages, chances of normalising ties with its neighbours are fading.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:London police arrest hundreds of people as pro-Palestinian protesters defy new law
British police said theyarrested 365 peoplein central London on Saturday as supporters of arecently banned pro-Palestinian groupintentionally flouted the law as part of their effort to force the government to reconsider the ban.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Burchett on Alaska summit: Putin ‘knows he needs to get to the table’
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) weighed in on the upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Trump, suggesting it shows Putin may be ready to enter peace talks. Burchett, in a Friday evening appearance on NewsNation's "The Hill," pointed to a pressing timeline for Moscow to act on ceasefire negotiations to back up his...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Palestinian foreign minister demands action to end Israel’s Gaza genocide
Varsen Aghabekian Shahin says international community must take concrete steps to end Israeli impunity for abuses.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Israeli settlers launch series of attacks across occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers launch series of attacks across occupied West Bank Israeli settlers have attacked a spring in the northern Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank, where Palestinians take their cattle to drink, according to the Wafa news agency. The agency said settlers also targeted Khirbet Samra, roaming among Palestinian tents to intimidate families, including children. In Khirbet Masoud, southwest of Jenin,...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Thailand accuses Cambodia of planting land mines after blast hurts 3 soldiers near border
Three Thai soldiers on patrol were wounded Saturday when one stepped on a land mine in territory along the border with Cambodia, Thailand’s army announced. The incident came just two days after the two countries reaffirmed their adherence to a ceasefire to end a brief armed conflict.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Israel arms halt met with CDU/CSU backlash
Some politicians from Chancellor Friedrich Merz's own conservative CDU party, and its Bavarian sister party, the CSU, condemned the government's move to impose a partial export ban on arms to Israel. Follow DW for more.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Most support Palestinian statehood
Most Germans now back recognizing a Palestinian state, a survey shows. Meanwhile, a majority say they are already unhappy with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government as it nears 100 days in office. Follow DW for more.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Intelligence community mourns death of former FBI, CIA Director William Webster
The intelligence community reacted to the death of William H. Webster, the first and only official to lead both the FBI and CIA, commending him for his public service. Webster, according to a statement from his family, died Friday at the age of 101. "The proud and loving family of the Honorable William H. Webster...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:At least twenty seven killed in Gaza by Israeli fire since dawn
At least twenty seven killed in Gaza by Israeli fire since dawn At least twenty seven Palestinians have been killed by Israeli stirkes across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Saturday, hospital sources have told Al Jazeera Arabic. The dead include 20 people who were waiting for aid.
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Arab League to hold urgent talks on Israeli actions in Gaza
Arab League to hold urgent talks on Israeli actions in Gaza The Arab League will convene an extraordinary session on Sunday to discuss how to confront Israel’s occupation of Palestine, Wafa news agency has reported. Palestine’s envoy to the Arab League, Muhannad al Aklouk, said the meeting comes “in light of the Israeli decision to reoccupy the Gaza Strip and fully control it and the resulting forced displacement of...
Published on: August 09, 2025 | Source:Crew-10 astronauts return to Earth in SpaceX capsule after 5 months aboard space station
Four astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday afterhustling to the International Space Stationfive months ago to relieve thestuck test pilotsof Boeing’s Starliner.
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