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Trading in Japan's Seven & i halted after Couche-Tard withdraws $47 billion bid to acquire the retailer
Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard announced on Wednesday that it is pulling its $47 billion takeover offer for Japan's Seven & i Holdings.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:
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What does Australian law have to say about sovereign citizens and ‘pseudolaw’?
Sovereign citizens might seem eccentric, or even harmless. But those who look to engage in ‘pseudolaw’ can pose real risks.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Breaking: Terrorism unit charges man over theft of car linked to Melbourne synagogue attack
A man has been charged over the theft of a car connected to the December 2024 fire that destroyed the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne's inner south-east.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:GOP senators warn Trump that firing Powell would send 'shockwave' through economy
Senate Republicans are warning President Trump that it would be a big mistake to follow through on his threat to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying it would likely send a “shockwave” through the financial markets and roil the broader economy. GOP senators, including lawmakers closely allied with Trump, warn that any move to...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:'Countless' calls to help injured wildlife on expensive tourism highway
Western Australia's transport agency has defended its fauna protection measures along Wilman Wadandi Highway despite rescuers tending to multiple calls a week.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Pressure Builds on Malaysia to Reject US Ambassadorial Nominee
President Trump's nomination of the cartoonish MAGA influencer Nick Adams has presented Anwar’s government with an acute diplomatic dilemma.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Couche-Tard drops its $46bn pursuit of 7-Eleven owner
Canadian owner of Circle K chain blames lack of ‘constructive engagement’ by Japan’s Seven & i
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:James Comey’s daughter who worked on Epstein case fired as federal prosecutor: Reports
Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was fired on Wednesday from her job as a prosecutor for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), according to multiple news outlets. Maurene Comey worked on the criminal cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. She also recently led...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Houthis target several locations in Israel
Houthis target several locations in Israel The Yemeni Houthi group said it launched several attacks in multiple locations in Israel, including Ben Gurion Airport, Eilat port, and a military site in the Negev region. “The Houthi missile force launched a ballistic missile of the Zulfiqar type at Lod Airport [Ben Gurion] in the Tel Aviv area,” Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a statement. The strike forced...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Community-led wetlands revival goes to heart of climate fight
The once-degraded Heart Morass wetland in eastern Victoria is now thriving as research shows restoring wetlands could be a powerful tool in fighting carbon emissions and guarding against floods and drought.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar, at his request
President Trump said the Coca-Cola Company has agreed to use real cane sugar, at his request, in the American version of their flagship drink. “I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I’d like to thank all of those...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Shot fired during police confrontation with man after alleged DV assault
Police on the NSW Central Coast arrived at an address to find a man standing in the middle of the road armed with a knife. They deployed a taser but the man got into his car and allegedly rammed a patrol vehicle.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Why did Israel bomb Syria? A look at the Druze and the violence in Suwayda
Syria condemned Israeli attacks calling them a dangerous 'escalation' following days of unrest in Suwayda.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:About 28 children die daily in Gaza: Unicef
About 28 children die daily in Gaza: Unicef The Unicef’s Executive Director Catherine Russell said that an average of 28 children are killed daily in Gaza since the war has broken out in 7 October 2023. “A whole a whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,” she told the UN security council, adding that more than 17,000 kids have reportedly been killed and 33,000 wounded in the ongoing war....
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:We were part of the world heritage listing of Murujuga. Here’s why all Australians should be proud
Murujuga is Australia’s 21st world heritage property, but only the second property listed exclusively for its Indigenous cultural values.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Israeli air strike reported in Syria’s Latakia countryside
Israeli air strike reported in Syria’s Latakia countryside Al Jazeera is reporting that an Israeli air strike hit in the late hours of Wednesday the headquarters of the 107th Brigade in the village of Bzamel in the Latakia countryside, western Syria.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump
President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Cuba Announces Pension Increase for Over One Million Beneficiaries Starting September 2025
Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz announced a pension increase beginning September 2025 that will benefit 1.3 million retirees earning up to 4,000 pesos monthly. The measure aims to improve living conditions amid ongoing economic challenges. Related: Cuban Labor Minister Resigns After Statements on People in Vulnerability On July 16, 2025, Cuban Prime Minister Manuel […]
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Trump administration takes shot at hospitals
Presented by AstraZeneca {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story CMS targets hospitals with site-neutral drug rule The Trump administration is proposing an expansion of a policy that will require Medicare to pay the same rate for the same service, regardless of whether it’s delivered in an outpatient hospital or independent physician office. ...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:How much of a threat is China to Japan?
Japan warns China is its biggest strategic challenge.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Russia hits Ukraine despite Trump ultimatum
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story After Trump's sanctions threat, Russia attacks again Russia hit Ukraine with another large-scale overnight attack as the clock ticks on President Trump’s 50-day deadline for more sweeping sanctions if Moscow doesn’t end its war. Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik,...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Mystery surrounds Russian mum and children found in Indian cave
There is little clarity on how they came to be in a forest infested with snakes and wild animals.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:More US students choosing UK universities after Trump attacks on higher education
Latest admissions data shows 14% rise in American applications for undergraduate courses
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:A weak yen is the root of Japan’s lurch to the right
Populism has caught up with the country and found fertile soil
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Big banks warn businesses of Kimberley scam cluster
A remote chamber of commerce reports multiple businesses in the same town falling victim to bank impersonation scams.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Breaking: Man charged with indecent treatment of child at Brisbane childcare centre
It's alleged the offence, which took place last week, involved a four-year-old child.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Tomorrowland's elaborate main stage catches fire just days before festival
Organisers say they're "finding solutions for the festival weekend," which is now just days away from starting.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Syria and Druze minority agree to new ceasefire after Israeli strikes on Damascus
Some Syrian military units are withdrawing from the southern city of Suwayda after days of deadly fighting. Secretary of State Rubio announced late Wednesday that all parties, including Israel, agreed to a ceasefire. But the day began with Israeli strikes in Syria's capital, part of an operation it claimed was to protect a minority group in Syria it considers an ally. William Brangham reports.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Birth of a solar system: Astronomers observe early planet formation for 1st time
Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of rocky planets forming in the gas around a baby sun-like star, providing a precious peek into the dawn of our own solar system.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Israel presses ahead with Gaza ‘concentration camp’ plans despite criticism
Plans first suggested by defence minister propose keeping 600,000 Palestinians in area and not allowing them to leave.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: 2nd party exits Netanyahu’s parliament coalition, leaving him with a minority
In our news wrap Wednesday, a second party in Israel exited Netanyahu's coalition, leaving him with a minority in parliament, an American aid organization in Gaza says 20 Palestinians died in a crowd surge at one of its distribution sites today and President Trump lashed out at his own supporters over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and called it a "big hoax."
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Norwegian Olympic medallist dies after being struck by lightning
Olympic ski cross medallist Audun Grønvold dies, aged 49, after being struck by lightning while on vacation.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Palestinian American ambushed on family land and killed by Israeli settlers, cousin says
The U.S. is demanding accountability amid a surge in Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians. On Friday, a 20-year-old Palestinian American was beaten to death in the West Bank. Saifullah Musallet is now the fifth American to be killed in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces or settlers since the war in Gaza began. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Musallet's cousin, Nizar Milbes.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Israel bombards Syria’s Damascus as US says steps agreed to end violence
Syria begins withdrawing army from Suwayda, but Israel vows to continue to 'operate vigorously' in Druze-majority city.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:United Airlines raises outlook after ‘acceleration’ in travel demand
US carrier’s quarterly revenue topped $15bn for the first time
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