The Guardian

Alan Jones trial: alleged victim told brother indecent assaults weren’t ‘too bad’ but involved broadcaster grabbing his penis, court hears

Former 2GB and 2UE radio host, now 85, has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touchingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn alleged victim of Alan Jones told his older brother, after the broadcaster was arrested, that his indecent assaults weren’t “too bad” but involved Jones grabbing his penis, a Sydney court has heard.The witness on Tuesday was asked by the trial prosecutor Georgina Wrigh

general  Aug 11, 2026

The Guardian

RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 4.35% as house prices continue to fall

In a widely expected decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia holds interest rate after three consecutive hikesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank has held the cash rate at 4.35% in a widely expected decision despite persistent worries about elevated inflation.The announcement comes amid a steep decline in property prices in Sydney and Melbourne after three rate hikes earlier this year and major reforms

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The Guardian

Clover Moore unveils 4,500 sq metre Sydney plaza design after more than 40 years of planning

Lord mayor says Town Hall Square will be ‘fantastic’ – but business advocate says project’s scale of demolition presents ‘unwanted disruption’Sydneysiders have been given a first glimpse of a new public square set to “unify” the CBD, more 40 years after the project was initially conceived.The City of Sydney on Tuesday released new renders of a plaza that will be built opposite Sydney town hall after the council began finalising discussions with the owners of the last of seven buildings that need

general  Aug 11, 2026

NY Times World

In a Sweltering Summer, These Italians Want Romans to Curl

By setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.

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NY Times World

France Bans Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls

Companies will no longer be allowed to advertise goods and services through cold calls without previous consent from consumers.

general  Aug 11, 2026

The Guardian

Trump hid in catering cart to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat – reports

Elaborate ruse was used to transport president to military flight from Air Force One to return from Nato meetPrompted by an Iranian assassination threat, Donald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey last month when the White House said he was flying aboard ⁠Air Force One, in an extraordinary ruse that involved hiding the president in an airport catering cart, according to reporting from the Washington Post and the New York Times.The operation took place when Trump was in Ankara

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The Guardian

Native birds in captivity to be vaccinated against H5 bird flu as Australia prepares for more mass mortalities

Federal government also hopes to vaccinate some wild birds but admits catching them once, let alone twice for both doses, is ‘difficult’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVaccinations against H5 bird flu will be rolled out for Australian native bird species in captivity as the deadly virus continues to spread across the country.The federal agriculture minister, Julie Collins, said on Tuesday that target native species in captivity would be prioritised with the first vacci

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The Guardian

Republicans name candidate to replace Chuck Edwards after sexual harassment investigation

Jennifer Balkcom to face Democrat Jamie Ager in race to represent North Carolina’s 11th congressional districtNorth Carolina Republicans on Monday chose state lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom to replace Chuck Edwards, the incumbent congressman who earlier this month dropped his re-election bid after a US House investigation determined his conduct towards to young female staffers likely amounted to sexual harassment.Balkcom will face off against the Democratic nominee, Jamie Ager, in the November midter

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WSJ World News

Iran’s Mysterious Ruler Signals a Hard Line on Trump With New Leadership

Mojtaba Khamenei overhauled the country’s security chiefs, putting his stamp on a government he took over after the war began.

general  Aug 11, 2026

The Guardian

Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists following Ralph Carr, Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledge

Premier Ben Carroll promises to ‘close every loophole’ used by high-profile accused and convicted criminals to hide their identities in the courts if re-electedThe use of suppression orders by convicted rapists will be banned in Victoria, premier Ben Carroll has announced, with his government committed to “closing every loophole” accused people currently “abuse and exploit” to hide their identities in the state’s courts.Carroll and the state’s attorney-general, Sonya Kilkenny, made the commitmen

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Washington Post World

Russia’s Supreme Court bars last anti-war party from elections

Recent polls showed the liberal-leaning Yabloko could have won seats in the parliamentary elections next month.

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BBC World

Young girl finds whale stranded on Australian beach

The humpback whale later successfully freed itself after the tide rose in Queensland, Australia.

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The Guardian

Trump’s media company, which also owns Truth Social, reports $238m loss

Company also announced a paid service for early access to president’s posts on policies to the social media siteDonald Trump’s media company – which owns the Truth Social platform favored by the US president – posted a $238m loss in the second quarter.Trump Media & Technology on Monday reported that losses in the three months through June came as the company branched into new ventures including crypto. The company’s new chief executive, Kevin McGurn, announced at a conference call about the

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WSJ World News

Gulf States Accept a New Normal in Hormuz: Iran Is in Control

Some of the world’s largest energy exporters dislike the emerging deal to reopen the waterway but fear going back to war would be worse.

general  Aug 11, 2026

The Guardian

Jackie, a beloved bald eagle and livestream star, dies of mysterious illness

Thousands mourn the death of the eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake, whose life was closely followed via livestreamJackie – the beloved bald eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake whose livestream was followed by millions of viewers as she birthed and raised chicks – died on Monday due to a mysterious illness. She was 14.Jackie had been receiving treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center since mid-July when she was found weak and unable to fly after a scuffle with two younger eagles. Experts at the cent

general  Aug 10, 2026

NY Times World

Man in Custody Over Bomb Threat at U.S. Consulate in Nova Scotia

A propane tank and several containers of what were believed to be flammable liquids were found inside the man’s vehicle in a nearby parking garage, the police in Halifax said.

general  Aug 10, 2026

NY Times World

Here Is Where Colombia’s Quake Hit Hardest

A line of cities near the epicenter sustained major damage, images show. The Colombian capital appeared largely spared.

general  Aug 10, 2026

BBC World

Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care

Jackie and her partner, Shadow, had been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.

general  Aug 10, 2026

BBC World

Nvidia gets $500bn from major investors to develop AI infrastructure

The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.

general  Aug 10, 2026

The Guardian

Ilhan Omar questions whether Trump administration has used ICE to ‘surveil’ critics

Congresswoman demands answers after a DHS agent was apparently stationed outside her Minnesota town hallDonald Trump’s administration is facing questions over whether it is using Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to “surveil political opponents” after after an investigative agent was apparently stationed outside Democratic representative Ilhan Omar’s monthly town hall meeting in Richfield, Minnesota.After the incident, Omar demanded the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) clarify wh

general  Aug 10, 2026