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Trump is aiming to silence public media in the US β and if he succeeds, his supporters here will take note
Public media play a vital role in American democracy, but if the president has his way, they will soon be gutted.
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US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese, critic of Israel's Gaza offensive
Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the move to her support for the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Can Australia handle the truth when it comes to structural racism? | Fiona Katauskas
Maybe we need to unlearn some lessons of historySee more of Fiona Katauskasβs cartoons here Continue reading...
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Cannabinoid products may reduce total sleep time in adults with insomnia: new study
Any reduction in sleep time for people with clinical insomnia could be concerning.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Planning a βEuro summerβ or cruise? Why another flu shot might save your holiday
Hereβs what updated advice about flu vaccines means for you and your holiday plans.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Temasek's portfolio scales new peak even as divestments hit over 2-decade high
The Singapore state investment firm's net portfolio value soared to 434 billion Singapore dollars ($324 billion) for its financial year ended March.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Melting ice will strengthen the monsoon in northern Australia β but cause drier conditions north of the Equator
Sediments in a lagoon near Darwin hold traces of changes to monsoonal rains over 150,000 years. Hereβs what it means as Earthβs polar ice melts.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:China expands visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to boost tourism, economy
Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:A Russia sanctions bill passed by August?
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A Russia sanctions bill passed by August? Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says it is his βhopeβ that the Senate passes legislation to place tough sanctions on Russia by the August recess. Greg Nash Senate...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Concerns about poaching increase after 800kg of abalone taken from park
A recently retired fisheries officer says criminals are emboldened by "devastating" cuts to the number of enforcement officers, and predicts poaching will only get worse.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Trump threatens to impose 50% tariff on Brazil
US president accuses country of launching a βwitch-huntβ against its former leader Jair Bolsonaro
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Jailed PKK leader urges militant group to disarm before peace ceremony with Turkey
In a seven-minute video message broadcast on media close to the militants, Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdistan Workersβ Party, or PKK, declared that thepeace initiativehad reached a stage that required practical steps.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Lulaβs Firm Response to Trumpβs Tariff Attack: Defending Brazilian Sovereignty and Economic Reciprocity
Brazilian President Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva rejects Donald Trumpβs unilateral tariff threat, emphasizing Brazilβs sovereign judicial process, economic reciprocity, and commitment to defending national interests amid escalating U.S.-Brazil trade tensions. Related: Trumpβs 50% Tariff on Brazil: U.S. Escalates Economic Pressure as Brazil Deepens Ties with China On July 9, 2025, Brazilian President Luiz InΓ‘cio [β¦]
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Israeli soldier killed east of Khan Younis
Israeli soldier killed east of Khan Younis The Israeli army confirmed late on Wednesday that one of its soldiers, who was operating an excavator in southern Gaza, was killed by Hamas fighters. The ambush took place east of Khan Younis, according to a statement issued by Hamas. The Israeli army described it initially as an attempted abduction before a struggle ensued, and Hamas fighters shot the soldier. He was...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:More than 150 earthquakes and aftershocks in Guatemala have left 4 dead, officials say
Authorities on Wednesday confirmed a fourth death in Guatemala a day after dozens ofearthquakesshook the country, leaving crumbled walls and roads blocked by landslides.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Horner says leading Red Bull was 'biggest privilege'
Christian Horner gives an emotional farewell to staff after being sacked as Red Bull's Formula 1 boss.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Trump singles out Brazil for 50 percent tariffs, citing political motives
The US president cited the criminal trial of far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro as the reason for the steep tariff hike.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Were you paying attention to last night's State of Origin decider?
This year's State of Origin series is done and dusted. But were you paying attention?
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Watch: Trump praises Liberian president's English, the country's official language
Trump told Boakai he speaks "such good English", asking where he went to school.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:French police raid far-right National Rally headquarters in ongoing finance probe
Prosecutors said they are investigating allegations of illegal financing of longtime party leader Marine Le Penβs 2022 presidential bid, and the party's European Parliament and French parliamentary campaigns.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Greece to suspend asylum applications of migrants from Libya
In recent days, more than 2,000 migrants have landed on Crete, prompting the Greek authorities to halt asylum hearings for those arriving from Africa.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Trump praises English of president of Liberia, where the official language is English
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of several African countries on Wednesday at the White House. After Liberian President Joseph Boakai spoke about wanting to work with the U.S., Trump praised Boakai's 'beautiful English' and asked him where he'd been educated.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:UK landlords quit sector as number of homes to let falls, survey says
Market drops sharply for 11th straight month in June, according to Rics
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire talks
The move comes after four days of indirect talks between Hamas and Israel, as the US signals its belief that an agreement for a 60-day truce will be struck before the end of the week.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:India and China strive to reset ties but with caution
Bilateral relations between India and China have improved since the 2020 clash - but larger challenges remain.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Mayor of WA's biggest regional city says 139 councils is too many
Amid the latest local government controversy, Bunbury Mayor Jaysen Miguel says some of the state's 139 councils should consider merging with larger neighbours.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Plastic waste is a solvable problem
A global instrument to combat plastic waste is only the start. Coordinated action, innovative financing and consistent reporting metrics are needed for countries to implement the right solutions and infrastructure.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Texas teams peel away layers of flood debris in search for missing
More than 160 people remain missing from the catastrophic floods that hit central Texas last week. At least 119 people have been killed, but as search crews continue their work, officials expect the death toll to keep growing. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports on the latest efforts in Kerr County.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Chile foreign minister says US would not be able to βreplaceβ Chilean copper
Alberto van Klaverenβs comments follow Trumpβs announcement that he would impose 50 per cent tariffs on copper imports.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Newsom in South Carolina: New IRS rules on churches 'politically convenient' for Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed skepticism and doubt about the IRS's decision to allow churches to endorse political candidates, suggesting it is a move to bolster conservative hardliners.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:What does the rural health fund in Trump’s megabill do?
President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" amounts to the largest cut to Medicaid and rollback in health care coverage in history. The Rural Health Transformation Program is being touted as a way to offset the effects of those cuts, but experts are skeptical about its scope and design.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Trump announces 50% tariffs on Brazil for Bolsonaro ‘witch hunt’
In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump announced 50 percent tariffs on Brazil for what he called a "witch hunt" against former President Bolsonaro, former President Biden's White House doctor refused to answer questions from Republican lawmakers and Europe's top human rights court found that Russia committed widespread violations of international law in Ukraine dating back more than a decade.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Democratic leaders condemn Florida Republican's 'Islamophobic' attack on Omar
Democratic leaders on Wednesday condemned comments made by Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) describing fellow lawmakers in Congress, including Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), as βterroristsβ while mocking their Muslim faith. βThe unhinged, racist and Islamophobic comments made by Randy Fine about Rep. Ilhan Omar are bigoted and disgusting. We are just weeks removed from heinous acts...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Breaking down what’s in Trump’s big policy act and how it will affect Americans
It has been a week since Congress passed the Republicans' major budget act. But whatβs in it and how it will affect Americans' day-to-day lives remains a mystery to most. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins read the nearly 900-page law and joined Amna Nawaz to help make sense of it all.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Tillis calls out Trump advisers as 'amateurs'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) took a swing Wednesday at President Trump's advisers, calling them amateurs in an interview with CNNβs Jake Tapper. βI don't have a problem [with] President Trump. I got a β I got a problem with some of the people I consider to be amateurs, advising him,β Tillis said in the interview...
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