The Guardian

Angus Taylor rejects One Nation seat sharing deal as cracks appear in Liberal ranks over Pauline Hanson threat

South Australian Liberal Tony Pasin says parties should ‘work hand-in-glove’ to defeat Labor at the next electionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSplits are appearing inside the Liberal party about how to deal with Pauline Hanson, after one opposition MP at risk of losing his seat to One Nation said the two conservative parties should cooperate and not run against each other – a plan rejected by Angus Taylor and othe

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The Guardian

Aukus is among Australia’s worst foreign policy decisions and requires ‘heroic’ optimism, Gareth Evans says

Former Labor foreign affairs minister says belief US would defend Australia in event of an existential attack is a ‘ludicrous delusion’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAukus will prove to be one of the worst defence and foreign policy decisions ever made by an Australian government and is only being permitted by Donald Trump in order to destroy Chinese nuclear threats to the US mainland, former foreign affairs minist

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WSJ World News

Jared Kushner’s $5 Billion Albanian Reality Check

Kushner is proposing to build luxury beach hotels and resorts in a corner of Eastern Europe often overlooked by U.S. investors—but things aren’t going well.

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BBC World

Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes

US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.

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The Guardian

Accused LA wildfire arsonist wanted ‘revenge on society’, prosecutors say as trial opens

Defense says no evidence occasional Uber driver Jonathan Rinderknecht ignited deadly blaze on New Year’s Day 2025The trial of 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting last year’s deadly Palisades fire, kicked off on Wednesday with opening arguments. Prosecutors cast him as a vengeful arsonist who sought to hide his role from authorities, while his defense attorneys argued that the fire was caused by fireworks.On New Year’s Day in 2025, firefighters extinguished a small blaz

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WSJ World News

What to Know About Drone-Boat Maker Behind Iran Helicopter Crew Rescue

Saronic’s unmanned Corsair plucked two aviators from the Strait of Hormuz; startup is worth $9.3 billion.

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BBC World

What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein

The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.

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BBC World

Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.

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NY Times World

Analysis of Satellite Image and Videos Suggest Precision U.S. Strikes on Iranian Water Facility

It is unclear if the U.S. intentionally struck the facility or knew what it was. Deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.

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BBC World

Watch: Historic US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

The Trump administration in 2025 paused the use of the famous Haskell Library's main entrance on the US side, which had been used by both countries for decades.

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NY Times World

Hot Cars and Stolen Crypto: A Canadian Teen Pocketed Millions, Prosecutors Say

A case illustrates both the low-hanging opportunities new financial technologies offer to scammers and the downside of speeding in a Rolls-Royce.

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The Guardian

French star Patrick Bruel charged with rape and sexual assault

Singer and actor has denied all charges after more than 20 women came forward with allegations going back to the 1990sThe French singer Patrick Bruel has been charged with rape and sexual assault in one of the biggest #MeToo cases in the French music industry.The 67-year-old, a major figure in French pop culture, was placed under formal investigation over several cases that included alleged rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment. Continue reading...

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BBC World

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

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BBC World

Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song

The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

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The Guardian

Sole survivor of Air India crash demands ‘honesty and answers’ one year on

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was the only passenger to survive the incident in June 2025, which killed 260 peopleThe only survivor of the Air India plane crash that killed 260 people in June 2025 has called for “honesty, transparency and answers” a year on from the disaster, and spoken about his “significant psychological scars” and financial hardship.Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British national, has previously described his fate as a “miracle” after being the only person to survive the incident, in which

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The Guardian

Convicted gang rapist Mohammed Skaf hit with two dozen drug charges in Sydney

NSW police say two men and a woman will face court on Thursday over alleged involvement in large-scale drug supply schemeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMohammed Skaf, a notorious gang rapist, has been arrested in Sydney and charged with nearly two dozen alleged drug offences.New South Wales police said two men and a woman will face court on Thursday over their alleged involvement in a large-scale drug supply scheme

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NY Times World

Canada Moves to Ban Social Media Use for Youth Under 16

The country’s previous attempt to get tech companies to shelter young users failed amid heavy criticism from civil liberty groups.

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BBC World

An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry

Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

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NY Times World

FIFA President Tells World Cup Critics to ‘Chill’ About Concerns

With the World Cup facing growing crises, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, struck a defiant tone on the eve of the competition’s start.

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The Guardian

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's land swap with SpaceX in Texas

Environmental groups say exchange between US government and SpaceX would worsen ecological risksSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Environmental groups on Wednesday sued in an attempt to stop the Trump administration from giving SpaceX more than 700 acres (280 hectares) of wildlife refuge in Texas, claiming it would worsen ecological risks to a Gulf coast region already transformed by billionaire Elon Musk’s rocket operations.The US Fish and Wildlife Service this month approved mo

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