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Rescuers race to save Chile miners after collapse kills at least one
The body of one of five trapped miners was found after a quake caused tunnels to collapse.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:
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Secret to ageing well for these Aussies is 'wearing out' not 'rusting out'
From Granny Grommets shredding waves on the Gold Coast to Fitzroy Fossils rowing their way into retirement, these ageing Aussies prove it's never too late to start fitness and fun.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Economist analyzes fallout of Trump’s sweeping new tariffs and firing of BLS commissioner
The White Houseβs announcement Friday that it will impose hefty tariffs on imports from nearly 70 countries next week triggered the worst day on Wall Street in more than a month. Those economic jitters were compounded by a weaker than expected jobs report, which prompted Trump to fire the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner who produced it. Economist Ernie Tedeschi joins Ali Rogin to discuss.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Dozens more aid-seekers in Gaza killed by Israeli forces, witnesses say
In our news wrap Saturday, Israeli forces killed at least 10 people after opening fire near two aid distribution sites in Gaza, Russia claims it captured a village in Ukraineβs Donetsk region, former Colombian President Uribe was sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering and bribery, and four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX rocket.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Former Neighbours star urges changes to alcohol delivery laws
For most people, a package delivered to their homes is usually welcomed but for people experiencing domestic violence, alcohol delivery is "like the guided missile that is the match".
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Bernie Sanders urges US Republicans to oppose military funding for Israel
Bernie Sanders urges US Republicans to oppose military funding for Israel US Senator Bernie Sanders said that β60 percent of Americans oppose Netanyahuβs barbaric war against the Palestinian peopleβ, and called on Republicans to oppose funding for Israelβs war on Gaza. βWeβre making progress in moving Democrats to vote against funding this war. Now itβs time to move Republicans. Does the average Republican want to...
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Former Venezuelan detainees speak out about abuse in El Salvador’s mega-prison
In July, a three-country deal released 238 Venezuelan migrants the Trump administration had rounded up and sent to a notorious mega-prison in El Salvador. Now, some of the freed men are speaking out about the physical and psychological abuse they endured while locked up. Ali Rogin speaks with ProPublica reporter Melissa Sanchez for more.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Bird that flies 10,000km each year to Australia listed as endangered
The estimated population of the black-tailed godwit has declined as much as 77.5 per cent in 23 years, with fears for its survival in the near future.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:New book explores the science behind ‘super aging’ and longer, healthier lifespans
Imagine a future where the aging process can be delayed and more people live active, healthy and disease-free lives well into their 90s. That reality may be sooner than you think, according to Dr. Eric Topol, author of the new book βSuper Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity.β Ali Rogin speaks with Topol about the rapidly advancing science of healthy aging.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Corp of One of the Five Miners Trapped in Chilean Mine Is Found
Rescue teams found remains this Saturday of one of the five miners trapped since Thursday after a collapse in the Chilean mine El Teniente, the largest underground copper deposit in the world. RELATED: 5 Critical Developments in the Chilean Copper Tariff Exemption Amid Mining Tragedy and Trade Tensions βAt the intersection of the central Loop [β¦]
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:How the ‘Creek Crawlers’ are using their summer vacation to inspire others
This summer, a group of intrepid kids in Indianapolis is documenting their adventures and posting them on Instagram. Along the way, theyβre inspiring others to get off their screens and get outdoors. Ali Rogin reports.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Wood smoke can harm your health. Can an air purifier protect you?
Even air purifiers with the best filters vary in how well they clear your home of smoke. Here's what to look for in a unit, and how to make the most of it.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Eighty years of bull sales drives breeder's love affair with Herefords
The first time Roger Kneipp attended his local bull sale he was just a baby in a pram. Now 80 years old, he has seen the history of the industry play out.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:What Richard Fidler has learnt from others about happiness
As a child, Richard Fidler was endlessly curious. That same thirst for understanding has guided him behind the Conversations mic, gently drawing captivating stories from his guests.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Australian teens reflect on losing YouTube, a gen Z cultural fixture
Australian teenagers have grown up on YouTube and admit it can be harmful, but some say the government's blanket ban will do little to address the problems.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:How social media is amplifying hate and fracturing social cohesion
Lies are circulating on social media, AI chatbots are being manipulated. Hannah Ferguson and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa reflect on the dangers of disinformation, and why it can lead to real-world violence.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:After his killer's death, the search for a backpacker's body continues
Bradley John Murdoch's death is not enough to quash the goal of finding Peter Falconioβs remains and delivering answers to his family, a cold case forensics expert says.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Sunday shows preview: Trump economy reverberates amid tariff uncertainty
President Trumpβs economy reverberated this week amid tariff uncertainty, the weak job report on Friday and the subsequent firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioner, Erika McEntarfer. The Department of Labor (DOL) on Friday reported that the U.S. added just 73,000 jobs in July. Additionally, the job numbers for May and June were...
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:US authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
Without evidence, Trump and his allies accuse former US special prosecutor of illegal political activity.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Israeli strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza Two Palestinians were killed and others were injured in an Israeli bombing that targeted a house near the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood clinic in northwest Gaza City, according to the Palestinian Information Centre. The military also destroyed residential homes in the vicinity of the Al-Amal neighbourhood, northwest of Khan Younis, the report said.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Florida GOP, DeSantis may follow Texasβs lead
Florida Republicans are increasingly pushing to redraw the stateβs congressional lines following a similar move by the Texas GOP. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday he is βvery seriouslyβ looking at asking the state Legislature to redraw the stateβs congressional map, arguing the 2020 census is flawed. Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-Fla.) came out in...
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Thousands of Israeli protesters demand deal to release captives, end war on Gaza
Thousands of Israeli protesters demand deal to release captives, end war on Gaza More than 60,000Israelis took to the streets in Tel Aviv demanding an end to the war on Gaza and a captive exchange deal. Speaking at the rally, Einav Zangauker, the mother of Israeli captive Matan Zangauker, accused the Israeli government of thwarting the process for a deal. "Israel is setting unrealistic conditions and without real...
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Spicer: Trump admin βgoing to piss offβ MAGA base on Obama claims βif they donβt actβ
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer in a Friday interview said the Trump administration will need to address its allegations that former President Obama manipulated intelligence related to Russian interference in the 2016 election. President Trump urged the Justice Department (DOJ) to deep dive into Obama and his officials in late July when Director...
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Does Queensland have a crocodile problem or a people problem?
A proposed saltwater crocodile cull has elicited strong opinions, for and against. But if legislation is rejected, as seems likely, Katterβs Australian party says it wonβt be the last wordGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastβWe from the country have had enough.βSo ends the submission of Kelvin Douglas John Bunyan to a Queensland parliamentary committee considering legislation that would allow for...
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Australia and the AI revolution β turning algorithms into opportunities
We cannot simply let AI rip, but nor can we pretend itβs not happening β we can chart a middle course that makes our people beneficiaries, not victims of technological change, writes the federal treasurerIt seems a lifetime ago, but it was 2017 when the former NBN CEO Mike Quigley and I wrote a book about the impact of technology on our labour market.Changing Jobs: The Fair Go in the New Machine Age was our attempt to...
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Court reaffirms ruling limiting Trumpβs asylum ban at US, Mexico border
A three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals on Friday reaffirmed the ruling limiting President Trumpβs asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border, blocking the presidentβs Day 1 order. Shortly after taking office, Trump issued a proclamation seeking to end asylum for all migrants besides those who entered the U.S. at ports of entry, contending...
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Siraj strikes after Jaiswal helps India set England daunting target
Yashasvi Jaiswal makes sparkling hundred with Mohammed Siraj striking with last ball of day as India look to tie series.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:South Africa detains 1,000 foreign illegal miners
Authorities said a week-long operation led to the arrests. Thousands of abandoned mines have become hotspots for illegal activity in South Africa.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:German nursing homes see cost for care explode
Long-term nursing care is becoming unaffordable in Germany. What can be done to help older people pay for their care?
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Five countries drop 90 aid airdrops over Gaza amid safety concerns
Five countries drop 90 aid airdrops over Gaza amid safety concerns Aircraft from Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Germany, and France airdropped 90 packages of humanitarian aid packages in the northern and southern Gaza Strip in the last few hours, according to the Israeli military. The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Philippe Lazzarini, previously has criticised the use of airdropped aid in...
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Romania ready to talk about Sinti and Roma genocide
For a long time, the deportation and murder of Roma and Sinti was not spoken about openly in Romania. Among other things, the European Day of Remembrance, every August 2, is changing this.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Ukraine says defence sector corruption scheme uncovered
Anticorruption agencies arrest four suspects after government forced to backtrack on push to strip them of autonomy.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Israeli gunfire kills more Gaza aid-seekers as U.S. envoy meets with hostages’ families
Israeli forces opened fire near two aid distribution sites run by the Israeli-backedGazaHumanitarian Foundation as crowds of hungry Palestinians again sought food, killing at least 10 people, witnesses and health workers said Saturday.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:US deadlines in Ukraine are a gift to Putin and Xi
President Trump's 10-12 day countdown for Russia to reach a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine has not translated into action, while Russia has used the time to intensify its offensive against Ukraine and China has become increasingly visible in its support of Russia.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Middle East updates: Germany says Gaza aid 'insufficient'
The German government said it has taken note of "limited initial progress" in the flow of aid into Gaza, but said the amount was "very insufficient" to meet the needs of people there. DW has the latest.
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