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Woakes may opt for rehab over surgery in race to be fit for Ashes
England all-rounder Chris Woakes says rehabilitation is a risk he is willing to take to be fit for the men's Ashes, which kicks off in Perth in November.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:
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James Lovell, commander of harrowing Apollo 13 moon mission, dies at 97
โJimโs character and steadfast courage helped our nation reach the Moon and turned a potential tragedy into a success from which we learned an enormous amount,โ NASA said. "We mourn his passing even as we celebrate his achievements.โ
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:'It's not right': Frustration as Australian-first women's pain inquiry in limbo
Women who have spent years navigating the health system seeking care for extreme pain say they are frustrated at the slow pace of a government inquiry into the issue.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:โI will never leaveโ: Palestinians spurn Israelโs plan to occupy Gaza City
Israeli army kills at least 36 Palestinians across enclave, as reality of Netanyahuโs Gaza City takeover plan sinks in.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:How Qld's premier went from property flipper to secret business trouble
Politicians have private business, but that business is sometimes thrust into the public arena, raising questions about how transparent they're required to be, writes Liam Walsh.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:5 Critical Developments in the Rising Suspension of Military Equipment Exports to Israel
Belgian court and Germany halt military equipment exports to Israel amid Gaza crisis, marking key steps in arms trade regulation and humanitarian concerns. Related: Belgium Considers Renting Prisons Abroad 5 Critical Developments in the Rising Suspension of Military Equipment Exports to Israel The issue of military equipment exports to Israel has gained unprecedented international attention [โฆ]
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Queensland's housing market 'frozen' after new property laws come into effect
Tough new disclosure laws for property sales came into effect in Queensland on August 1.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Azerbaijan and Armenia sign accord brokered by Trump at the White House
US president says the deal will bring peace and new economic opportunities for the two rivals, but issues remain.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Trump suggests ‘swapping’ Ukraine and Russia territories ahead of meeting with Putin
President Donald Trump said Friday that he will meet โvery shortlyโ with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine and that he will announce the location soon.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Two thirds of Canadians call humanitarian situation in Gaza โmoral outrageโ: Poll
Two thirds of Canadians call humanitarian situation in Gaza โmoral outrageโ: Poll Data released Thursday by the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds three-in-five Canadians say their country should recognise a Palestinian state (61 percent), with the same number agreeing that Hamas must be removed from Gaza for this to be a realistic path forward (63 percent). Amid widespread reports of starvation, two-thirds (64...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Aussie great Perry skippers Phoenix to opening Hundred victory
Ellyse Perry steers Birmingham Phoenix to an 11-run victory over Ash Gardner's Trent Rockets in their Hundred tournament opener at Edgbaston.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Security in focus as arrests made in spat of sex toy disruptions in WNBA
How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Far-right Israeli football fans set off pyrotechnics in Latvia
Beitar Jerusalem fans sparked chaos in Riga, hurling pyrotechnics and setting off flares during their loss to Riga FC.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Apollo 13 moon mission commander Jim Lovell dies at 97
In a statement, his family hails him as their "hero" and say the man who led the infamous Apollo 13 space mission "was truly one of a kind".
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:'Exceptionally rare' bird sighting shocks and delights twitchers
Birdwatchers spot two critically endangered regent honeyeaters on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, giving conservationists hope the species' numbers are higher than thought.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Egypt's gas deal critiqued online as 'economic complicity' in Israel's war on Gaza
Egypt's gas deal critiqued online as 'economic complicity' in Israel's war on Gaza People online have taken to social media to express outrage over a record $35bn gasdealbetweenEgyptandIsrael, accusing Israel of economic complicity in Israel'swar on Gaza. Marking the largest export deal in Israelโs history, the agreement,announced on Thursday by Israeli energy company NewMed, will see atripling of Egyptian gas imports...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Egypt's gas deal critiqued online as 'economic complicity' in Israel's war on Gaza
Egypt's gas deal critiqued online as 'economic complicity' in Israel's war on Gaza Submitted by Pauline Ertel on Fri, 08/08/2025 - 16:01 Egypt comes under fire for signing $35bn gas import deal with Israel, with people online saying gas resources originally belonged to the Palestinians The gas platform for Leviathan, Israel's largest gas field, is seen from a helicopter near Haifa bay, northern Israel, on 1 August 2023...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Texas Democrats decamp to California as Republicans warn of more escalations
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) โ The Texas House of Representatives failed to meet a quorum on Friday as Democratic lawmakers continued their walkout to block a vote on congressional voting maps sought by President Donald Trump in a widening national battle over redistricting. Texas Republicans had warned they would escalate efforts to end the nearly weeklong holdout if defiant Democrats donโt return to the state Capitol. But the...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Zambia ex-president must be sent home for burial, South African court rules
After months of dispute, Pretoria high court says Edgar Lungu's family must hand over his body for burial in Zambia.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Farmers bet on nutritionally rich jujubes becoming next food trend
Jujubes boast high nutritional values and thousands of years of versatile use in Asia, and farmers are determined to put them on consumers' plates.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:UN Secretary-General slams Israelโs Gaza City takeover plan
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterresโ office slammed Israelโs decision to take control of Gaza City.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:4 questions about Trump’s proposal for a new census
President Donald Trumpโs directive is the latest move from his administration to remove or alter federal data that do not align with his political agenda.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Trump doubles reward for arrest of Venezuela’s president to face U.S. drug charges
The Trump administration is offering a $50 million reward for Venezuela's President Nicolรกs Maduro, accusing him of being one of the world's largest narco-traffickers and working with cartels to flood the U.S. with fentanyl-laced cocaine.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Medical student suing Emory University for discrimination says her suspension is 'professional death sentence'
Medical student suing Emory University for discrimination says her suspension is 'professional death sentence' Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Fri, 08/08/2025 - 14:51 Umaymah Mohammad says she filed the lawsuit as a means of resistance against the institution's crackdown on pro-Palestine activism Umamymah Mohammad is believed to be the first medical student to be suspended for protesting against the war on Gaza (Abdullah...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Future of prime Sunshine Coast CBD land in spotlight after $93m sale
Preliminary plans for Wises Farm, in the heart of Maroochydore, include up to 570 homes โ but that could change.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Unimaginable peace: Azerbaijan and Armenia sign historic agreement after decades of conflict
After almost four decades of a bloody conflict that until recently had no end in sight, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a peace agreement in the presence of the US President Donald Trump. Notably absent in this historic moment is Russia, which no longer plays a central role in the South Caucasus.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Could 'too much' exercise lead to a heart disorder in elite athletes?
A Victorian study has found elite male rowers are seven times more likely to develop atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder associated with increased risk of stroke.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after Senate confirmation
The Senate confirmed Long on a 53-44 vote despite Democratsโ concerns about the Republicanโs past work for a firm that pitched a fraud-ridden coronavirus pandemic-era tax break and about campaign contributions he received after Trump nominated him.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Trump moves to target drug cartels with US military
The US president has directed the Pentagon to prepare options, however Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in response that members of the US military would not be entering Mexican territory.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Hereโs why the UN is negotiating a treaty to end plastic pollution
Negotiations are under way at the UN to reach a legally-binding treaty to end plastic pollution.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Barcelonaโs ter Stegen loses captaincy while Lewandowski woes continues
Barcelona has temporarily stripped Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the captaincy over his refusal to sign a medical report.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:โHopelessโ UK database prevents public seeing tax-exempt artworks
Historic items including Picassos are available for viewing, but out-of-date HMRC records render many inaccessible
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Trump administration subpoenas New York Attorney General Letitia James
James successfully sued Trump for fraud in 2023, sparking the president's ire and accusations of retaliation.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Jim Lovell, one of first astronauts to orbit the moon, dies at age 97
Known as Smilin' Jim, Lovell was a veteran of the Apollo 8 lunar voyage and mission commander for the Apollo 13 flight.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:White House to issue order โclarifyingโ tariff on gold bars
Move follows surge in precious metalโs price after FT revealed US levy on imports
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