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Federal opposition flags more โ€˜sensitiveโ€™ approach to foreign students at Australian universities

New Coalition education spokesperson Jonathon Duniam says Peter Dutton policy to slash international enrolments not โ€˜as constructive as it could have beenโ€™Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition has walked away from its call for Australia to slash 80,000 international students from higher education institutions, with the oppositionโ€™s...

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Nicaragua Commemorates 46th Years of Sandinist Revolution

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in the Plaza de la Fe in Managua to commemorate the anniversary of the revolutionary process that overthrew the Somoza dictatorship, a family dynasty that ruled Nicaragua between 1936 and 1979. RELATED: Over 86% of Nicaraguans Approve of Daniel Ortegaโ€™s Leadership Amid Economic and Social Stability The celebrations commemorate [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

After yet another election, Tasmanians are left wondering what the point of it was

The poll was brought on by a no-confidence vote. But after delivering a re-hung parliament, Tasmanians donโ€™t seem to have much confidence in their MPs either.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Astronomer CEO resigns after Coldplay concert video

Software firm Astronomer have confirmed that CEO Andy Byron has resigned after being caught on camera seemingly cuddling a female colleague at a Coldplay concert.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Independent filmmaker's $100k spend and 'huge journey of self-belief'

Most Australian indie films disappear after they do the festival circuit, but a creative director says Aussie movies should be given "a leg up" with a quota system in cinemas.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump calls on Thune to cancel Senateโ€™s August recess to confirm his nominees

Senators hoping for an August respite after several weeks of late-night votes may not be in luck, with President Trump asking Majority Leader Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) Saturday to cancel the chamberโ€™s traditional late-summer recess. Trump, in a Truth Social post on Saturday, asked the Senate to cancel its traditional August vacation to confirm his...

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Social media revamp by 92-year-old president struggles to woo young Cameroonians

Paul Biya is the world's oldest president and wants to show he is on the pulse, but many are not convinced.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

As a male kinder teacher I agree more needs to be done to protect children. But the solution is not to vilify people like me | David Kelly

Children deserve the best educators, regardless of gender. And the men who choose to work in this field deserve to do so without being seen as threatsMy name is David, and I am a kindergarten teacher. Every time I read another headline about Joshua Dale Brown, my stomach drops. Itโ€™s not just the horror of the allegations themselves โ€“ though thatโ€™s devastating enough. Itโ€™s knowing that the parents of the children I...

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

The cartel linked to Australian surfers' murders is at war with itself

As an suspected link was revealed between the Sinaloa Cartel and the men accused of killing Australian surfers, the cartel came under a spotlight in the US, as a son of fallen leader El Chapo struck a deal with prosecutors.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

How a series of mishaps helped create the world's best-selling solo jazz album

Keith Jarrett's best-selling album, The Kรถln Concert, nearly didn't happen. We reflect on Jarrett's life in music and explore the mishaps that lead to this iconic recording.

Published on: July 20, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Homan slams โ€˜buffoonโ€™ Nadler over comments on ICE agent attacks

Border czar Tom Homan slammed Rep. Jerry Nadler (D) on Saturday over a comment the New York congressman made about assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. โ€œWhat attacks on ICE agents?โ€ Nadler asked in a clip that aired on Fox News. โ€œThis buffoon knows exactly what attacks โ€” his party is the one...

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Live: Tszyu out for revenge in do-or-die world title fight

Australian super welterweight Tim Tszyu is looking to reclaim a world title in a rematch with the man who bloodied him last year, Sebastian Fundora. Follow live.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

End of the road for Australia's first electric vehicle-charging project

The RAC in Western Australia pulls the plug on its "electric-highway" project, 10 years after it pioneered regional electric vehicle-charging networks.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Wallabies to assess damage of Lions Test loss in the 'cold light of day'

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admits his side was off the pace in its 27-19 loss to the British and Irish Lions, but expressed pride in the Australians' refusal to give up.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Holders South Africa win shootout to reach Wafcon semis

South Africa will face Nigeria in the last four of Wafcon 2024 after beating Senegal 4-1 on penalties following a goalless quarter-final in Oudja.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Second Australian case of new mpox strain detected in Queensland

Queensland Health says contact tracing is underway for the overseas-acquired case and the public "should not be concerned".

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Hegseth senior staffer out at Pentagon

Justin Fulcher, a senior staffer at the Pentagon and advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has left the Defense Department (DOD), an agency spokesperson confirmed to NewsNation. Fulcherโ€™s departure is the latest shakeup in recent months in the top ranks of the DOD, which saw three top officials ousted in April. Fulcher was elevated to...

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Parades, flags and songs: The campaign to force Ukrainian children to love Russia

Russian youth organisations are encouraging Ukrainian children to turn against their country.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

How the rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisis

The world's race to decarbonise has led to the rise of electric cars - and with it, soaring demand for lithium, which is required for the batteries

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

'Bradman of footy' honoured by beloved Roosters

Football has evolved in the years since Barrie Robran hung up his boots, but as his beloved Roosters prepare to honour him following his death last week at the age of 77, tributes are continuing to flow for the man who, according to one eminent commentator, would have been a "champion in any era".

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Members only: India's rich and famous ditch old-school clubs for exclusive hangouts

A new generation of wealth creators has fuelled demand for private members-only clubs in Asia's third largest economy.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Israeli fire kills dozens seeking aid in Gaza, hospital says

Gaza's health ministry says at least 36 people were killed by Israeli fire while on their way to an aid distribution site in Gaza.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Usyk knocks out Dubois in fifth to unify heavyweight boxing belts

Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk knocks out Daniel Dubois of United Kingdom to unify the heavyweight title belts in London.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Book preserves 'strength' of Indigenous elders for next generation

Uncle Doug Nicholls is one of 20 Limestone Coast elders who tell their stories in a soon-to-be published book, passing on culture and learnings to the next generation.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Weeks-old baby starves to death as Israel kills 116 Palestinians in Gaza

Medical sources say the 116 people killed on Saturday include 38 desperate residents seeking food at a GHF site.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Jess Hull breaks Australian mile record at London Diamond League meet

Olympic silver medallist Jess Hull sets an Oceanian and Australian national mile record while finishing runner-up at the London Diamond League meeting.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Meet the photographers capturing the 'pure emotions' of funerals

Funeral photography is about capturing a family's story and emotions while farewelling a loved one.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Anti-immigrant rallies staged across Poland

Right-wing politicians claim Poland is being flooded by illegal migrants - but official data does not back their claim.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Israel is open to ending war in Gaza: Haaretz

Israel is open to ending war in Gaza: Haaretz The Israeli media outlet Haaretz is quoting an Israeli official, who has been involved in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, as saying that Israel is โ€“ for the first time- open to the possibility of ending the war in Gaza during its talks with Hamas. "This negotiation is different than the ones that brought about the previous deals," the official told Haaretz. He added:...

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

In Australia's north, rangers are battling a 'matter of national security'

Foreign fishers illegally entering Australian waters have been caught in their dozens in the Top End in the past 12 months, marking a concerning spike for rangers.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Venezuelan Make Up Artist Kidnapped in El Salvadorโ€™s CECOT Returns to His Motherland

Venezuelan make-up artist Andry Hernandez Romero, who was deported to the famous El Salvador mega prison CECOT by the government of Donald Trump, arrived in Venezuela on Friday, according to his lawyer. RELATED:Freedom at Last: 252 Venezuelans Freed from El Salvadorโ€™s CECOT โ€œConcentration Campโ€ Return Home The Immigrant Defenders Law Center identified Andry Romero as [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Tour de France spectator hit by team car as Arensman claims toughest stage

Dutch rider Thymen Arensman wins the Tour de France's toughest stage, but his Ineos-Grenadiers team is sanctioned after a spectator was hit by one of its cars.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Tech company CEO resigns after video captured at Coldplay concert goes viral

The IT company CEO captured in awidely circulated videoshowing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned. Andy Byron resigned from his job as CEO of Cincinnati-based Astronomer Inc., according to astatement posted on LinkedInby the company Saturday.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Euro 2025: Germany beat France thanks to Berger

Germany will play world champions Spain in the Euro 2025 semifinal after a dramatic win against France. Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger was the difference for Germany as they overcame an early red card to win on penalties.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Algal bloom impact 'like something you'd see in a horror movie', fisher says

Four months after a toxic algal bloom was first detected off South Australia's coastlines, business owners on the Yorke Peninsula say they are in dire need of support if they are to survive the ongoing marine disaster.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia