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Charles Perrottet becomes Icac’s main character amid claims of hidden payments and political hit jobs
The brother of former premier questioned over what, if anything, was done in return for $2m from developer turned fugitive Jean NassifGet our breaking…
Andy Burnham to abstain on assisted dying bill to avoid influencing debate
Exclusive: PM also warns his ministers against trying to influence vote when bill returns to Commons next monthAndy Burnham has told Labour MPs that h…
Vaccine misinformation spreads as RFK Jr suggests two measles deaths were ‘fabricated’
Anti-vaxxers are spreading conspiracy theories after two recent measles-associated deaths in PennsylvaniaAnti-vaccine activists are trying to track do…
French far-right leader Jordan Bardella to address Reform UK party conference
Speech in Birmingham part of effort to strengthen Marine Le Pen party’s international ties before her presidential bidThe French far-right leader Jord…
Trump rollback of US forest protections could accelerate extinction of 400 endangered species
Decision to rescind ‘roadless rule’ opens more than 45m acres of national forests to roads, drilling and loggingMore than 400 endangered animal and pl…
‘Where’s the humanity?’: Imran Khan’s sons fear for jailed ex-Pakistan PM
Sulaiman and Kasim Khan are increasingly worried after hearing their father is 'agitated' and suffering from anxiety.…
Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause new Nepal-Tibet flood
Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.…
Who is Norway's new King Haakon VIII?
Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy.…
Swift appeal likely as judge blocks Trump mail voting order – US politics live
Judge Indira Talwani placed a 14-day hold on government implementing Trump’s order to limit mail votingSign up for the US Breaking News emailDonald Tr…
So long to shorts? In Silicon Valley, tech workers are showing less leg
Men in the tech industry are covering up their legs, even as their counterparts in finance are increasingly open to showing them off.…
Experts warn more flooding might hit Nepal. And, Fed chairman to give key address
As the death toll rises from flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border, experts are warning more flooding could be on the way. And, Fed Chairman Ke…
NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 on a mission to explore some of the most pressing mysteries of the cosmos.…
Trump official faces inquiry over claims he diverted wildfire resources to his own property
Exclusive: Michael Boren, a senior official overseeing the US Forest Service, is accused by Democratic senators of ‘inappropriate interference’Donald …
John Healey to duck meeting UK defence spending target in budget
Chancellor pledges ‘fiscal discipline’ as plan to spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2030 deferred until 2027 reviewThe new chancellor, John Healey, will d…
Nicola Coughlan and Matt Lucas among stars backing campaign against AI voice cloning
About 80 people sign open letter to Andy Burnham calling for legislation to protect voice ownershipNicola Coughlan, Hugh Bonneville and Matt Lucas are…
Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.…
Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests
Bid to rezone forested areas for housing prompts unusual public opposition in Southeast Asian city-state.…
US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic
Court order rules that Pentagon acted illegally, punishing AI company for criticism of government.…
‘We execute the prick’: wife can’t explain Charles Perrottet text plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears
Brother of former state premier sent message to wife Anita Perrottet regarding plan to damage career of rival David ElliottFollow our Australia news l…
What is the aim for Kompany, Kane and Bayern?
Bayern Munich start their latest title defence as overwhelming odds-on favourites to win the Bundesliga again - so what would constitute success?…
Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood passes 470 as barrier lake threatens
Over 1,500 people remain missing as rescue paused near the Nepal-China border amid fears of further flooding.…
Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning
The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right to own their voice.…
Dolphin dies from H5 bird flu in SA as researchers withdrawn from sub-Antarctic island over ‘psychosocial risk’
Australian government announces 24 expeditioners based at research station on Macquarie Island will be evacuated over possible ‘prolonged psychologica…
Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption
Thousands of Indonesians demand harsher penalties for corruption during protests outside parliament in Jakarta.…
Judge says Pentagon's measures against Anthropic were 'illegal and baseless'
A judge issued a written order Thursday night that the Pentagon acted illegally by punishing the AI company for its criticism of the Department of Def…
South Korea to re-examine 310,000 missing person cases after fake record scandal
Renewed scrutiny comes after police officer accused of falsifying records in order to close the cases of people who were later found deadSouth Korean …
Anti-migrant protesters burn tents in Ceuta and block Red Cross aid
Anti-migrant protests have escalated in Spain’s Ceuta, with demonstrators dismantling and burning migrant shelters.…
Federal judge again halts Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting in midterms
President’s directive stalls for a second time about a week before the first postal ballots are due to be sent outA federal judge on Thursday halted –…
US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say
Pact with Caracas would bolster US oil supplies for years to come, but may face legal challenges.…
Congo launches Ebola vaccination drive to tackle deadly outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo is launching an Ebola vaccination campaign to tackle the deadliest outbreak.…