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Thais and Cambodians slug it out on social media, as border tensions flare
A war of words is raging on social media, a years-long battleground for Thais and Cambodians.
Published on: July 26, 2025 | Source:
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What to know about the clash between Thailand, Cambodia
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story What to know about the clash between Thailand, Cambodia The fighting between Thailandโs and Cambodiaโs militaries has continued for a second day in a row, with the clash progressively escalating in a border battle that...
Published on: July 26, 2025 | Source:U.S. Threatens to Cut Colombiaโs International Aid by 50%, Exerting Political Pressure on Petro Government
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee proposes a 50% cut in non-military aid to Colombia, aiming to pressure President Gustavo Petroโs administration. Experts warn this measure endangers social programs and civil society, while opening opportunities for Colombia to diversify cooperation away from U.S. influence. Related: Petro Denounces Enormous Political Pressure on Colombian Judiciary Ahead of Uribe [โฆ]
Published on: July 26, 2025 | Source:Are Australians about to see US beef on supermarket shelves? And why is Donald Trump celebrating?
Labor has lifted restrictions on beef imports from America. While Trump is taking credit, itโs unlikely weโll actually buy muchGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump has claimed victory over Australiaโs decision to lift restrictions on the import of US beef, but donโt expect to see the product on supermarket shelves anytime soon, says industry.Much has been made of the timing of the...
Published on: July 26, 2025 | Source:Workers like Jason question โbroad brushโ return to office mandates as WFH tussle heads to Fair Work showdown
Employersโ edicts are increasingly conflicting with flexible work arrangements which many employees argue can boost productivity and moraleGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJason Sennitt loves his job, but canโt imagine going back to the office up to four days a week. The 53-year-old lives in an outer suburb of Geelong with his wife and two school-age children as well as his elderly mother who...
Published on: July 26, 2025 | Source:Layoffs, Votes of No Confidence and a Leader on Leave at One of the Nationโs Oldest Environmental Groups
One of the nationโs largest, oldest and most influential environmental groups is in turmoil at a particularly critical time, as the federal government rolls back landmark environmental protections that advocates fought for decades to achieve. The Sierra Club is among the organizations trying to hold the line. But its executive director, Ben Jealous, was placed [โฆ]
Published on: July 26, 2025 | Source:Thailand/Cambodia: Protect Civilians Amid Border Clashes
Click to expand Image Cambodians who fled Thai-Cambodian border clashes line up to receive assistance in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, July 25, 2025. 2025 Heng Sinith/AP Photo (Bangkok) โ Escalating border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia involving explosive weapons have killed and injured civilians since fighting began on July 24, 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. The two countries have longstanding...
Published on: July 26, 2025 | Source:Back when even foreign luxury cars were Australian-made
Nearly a decade after the final Australian-made car rolled out of a factory in South Australia, many people remember that Holdens and Fords were built here. But did you know Renaults, Ramblers and other foreign cars were also put together by Australian workers?
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Defence to explore potential plea deal over Perth brothers killed in Mexico
A judge grants a delay until November but warns lawyers they will be fined if they are not prepared for the next hearing.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Justice Department granted Ghislaine Maxwell limited immunity during meeting: ABC
The Justice Department (DOJ) granted Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, limited immunity before she sat for two days of interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, ABC News reported Friday. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking and other charges. The interview comes as the Trump administration faces...
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:After 21 deaths at this tourism beauty spot, the community has had enough
Don't be fooled by the turquoise waters and bubbling streams โ swimmers who ignore warnings at this popular Queensland tourism site risk being pulled into deadly subterranean caverns.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:New FEMA grant program gives states $600M to build migrant detention centers
A new $608 million grant program from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will give states money to build detention centers for people suspected of being in the United States unlawfully. FEMA was already slated to cover some of the costs for Floridaโs โAlligator Alcatrazโ using a Biden-era program meant for helping asylum seekers. The...
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Live: Hottest 100 of Australian songs has begun, but who will be #1?
Hundreds of thousands of votes have been cast in the first ever Hottest 100 of Australian songs. Join us as we count all the way down to number one.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Andrew Schulz slams Trump over Obama allegations amid Epstein controversy
Podcaster Andrew Schulz slammed President Trump during a Thursday episode of the Flagrantpodcast, criticizing Trump for his handling of multiple controversies. Earlier this week, the president accused former President Obama of influencing the findings in Russiagate while distancing himself from the publicโs push for more information on Jeffrey Epsteinโs criminal dealings. โHe is rebuking the...
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Regional towns look for solutions as Bendigo Bank closes agencies
Bendigo Bank announced this week it will close 28 agency services across the country, leaving residents in the small town of Cunderdin facing a 120-kilometre round trip to access some banking services.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Trump tells Europe to get its 'act together' on immigation
US President Donald Trump said immigration was "killing Europe" as he arrived in Scotland to play golf and meet leaders.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Trump tells Europe to get its 'act together' on immigration
As he arrived in Scotland to play golf and meet leaders, US President Donald Trump told reporters that immigration was "killing Europe."
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Cambodia calls for immediate ceasefire with Thailand
Thailand is yet to comment on the truce proposal after two days of fighting left at least 16 dead.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:At least 12 shot dead at US-backed aid site in northwest Gaza
At least 12 shot dead at US-backed aid site in northwest Gaza Aljazeera has reported that at least 12 Palestinians have been killed and another 150 were injured after Israeli forces opened fire on aid seekers in the al-Sudaniya area in the northwest of Gaza on Friday.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Israel considering ‘alternative options’ to ceasefire with Hamas
In our news wrap Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he's considering "alternative options" to ceasefire talks with Hamas, European diplomats attempted to restart negotiations over limiting Iran's nuclear program and Ghislaine Maxwell wrapped up questioning as the Justice Department pushes back on criticism it's concealing aspects of Jeffrey Epstein's relationship with President Trump.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:These crossbenchers will be key in deciding the next government of Tasmania
Tasmania has elected another large crossbench, and Jeremy Rockliff and Dean Winter will need to listen to their priorities as they negotiate to form a minority government.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:The politics behind the $8B Paramount-Skydance merger
The FCC approved Skydance Media's $8 billion bid to acquire Paramount, the parent company of CBS. The green light from the FCC comes after Paramount agreed to a $16 million settlement with President Trump over his lawsuit accusing โ60 Minutesโ of deceptively editing an interview with then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Geoff Bennett discussed the deal with Dylan Byers of Puck.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:FEMA denying some funding after floods
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story FEMA denying some funding after floods A review of federal documents by The Hill shows that the administration denied such โhazard mitigationโ funds to states after 16 out of 18 flood disasters during the Trump presidency, with both of the approvals coming before mid-March....
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Argentine Government Initiates Privatization of Enarsa, Threatening National Energy Sovereignty
On July 25, 2025, the Milei administration officially began the privatization process of Energรญa Argentina SA (Enarsa), marking a significant rollback of state control over the countryโs strategic energy sector. Related: Protest Crackdowns Intensify in Argentina as Milei Implements Austerity In a decisive step validating the neoliberal agenda, the government of Argentine President Javier Milei [โฆ]
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Democrat Wiley Nickel may suspend NC Senate campaign: Reports
Former Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.), who launched his campaign for Senate in April, is now mulling whether to suspend his campaign and instead enter the race for an open district attorney position in Wake County, two local stations and Semafor reported Friday. A shift from Nickel would open up the Senate field for former Gov....
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Doctors in England start 5-day strike after pay negotiations with government break down
Thousands of doctors in Englandโsstate-funded health systemwalked off the job Friday in a five-day strike over pay that the government says will disrupt care for patients across the country.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:EPA Plan to End Greenhouse Gas Regulations, Expected Imminently, Will Harm Human Health, Experts Say
An Environmental Protection Agency proposal to rescind its previous scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions harm human health and the environment contradicts the prevailing science on the issue and its own mission, two former federal officials said Friday. The EPA imminently is expected to repeal the so-called โendangerment finding,โ which dates back to 2009 and [โฆ]
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:What Trump’s order on clearing encampments, forced hospitalization means for the unhoused
President Trump signed an executive order that makes it easier for states to remove homeless encampments and force unhoused people into mental health or addiction treatment programs. Homeless rates have been steadily rising since 2017. A federal count found that more than 770,000 people are living in shelters or outside on a single night. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with David Ovalle.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Canberra man jailed for stalking woman, putting spyware on her phone
The court heard the Canberra man, who admitted putting spyware on a woman's phone, denied it when she asked if he had and told her she was paranoid.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:'It is a mockery': Champion junior baseball team denied entry to the US
A team of Venezuelan teenagers is denied entry to the US, despite winning their way to compete in the Senior Baseball World Series.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:World's thirst for matcha dries up global supplies
Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:How private companies could cash in on Trump’s mass deportations
The ramifications of President Trumpโs sweeping tax cut and spending law are beginning to play out. That includes cuts to several federal programs, while significantly increasing spending in other areas, like immigration enforcement. Stephanie Sy reports.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Senate Democrats demand answers on rural health fund
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Senate Democrats demand answers on rural health fund More than a dozen senators are calling for answers on how the Trump administration plans to use millions of dollars of a rural health โslush fundโ included in the massive...
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump set for trade talks with Europe as he arrives in Scotland
US president says chances of reaching a trade deal with the EU are '50-50' ahead of his August 1 tariff deadline.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Gunmen kill 14 returning from weekly market
Gunmen attacked a vehicle with people returning from a weekly market in the Bokkos area, killing 14. Residents have called for increased security in rural areas.
Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: