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Newest first · UTC+11:00Shin Bet must protect Eisenkot before political violence brings Israel another tragedy - editorial
Israel knows the devastating effects that incitement and political violence can wreak on the fabric of a taut society. It can tear it in two.
· JPOST EDITORIAL
Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game after confrontation with Natasha Cloud
Former NBA center criticized WNBA’s transgender policy
· Associated Press
‘Fits the purpose now’: Minister shuts down major 2032 Gabba Games revamp
Brisbane’s ambition to stage the most accessible Olympic and Paralympic Games ever will not extend to major improvements at the Gabba, with Sport Minister Tim Mander declaring the government will not spend heavily on a stadium ultimately destined for demolition.
· Cameron Atfield
Pimco expects elevated term premium, says bonds are attractive
The extra compensation investors demand to hold long-dated government bonds is likely to remain elevated barring an unexpected economic downturn, presenting opportunities to buy at higher yields, according to Pacific Investment Management (Pimco).
· Ruth Carson
DP leader orders launch of task force to promote political unity
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Ruling Democratic Party (DP) leader Kim Min-seok ordered the launch of a task force Monday aimed at achieving broader political unity and expanding cooperation with other parties.
· Yi Wonju
‘Untrustworthy, lying’: ICAC witness Chris Spence unloads on key Reformer
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· Alexandra Smith, Jessica McSweeney
Deleted tweets show Natalie Harp’s ardent support for Trump on January 6
Deleted tweets by controversial Trump aide Natalie Harp show her expressing fierce support for the president on the day his supporters rioted at the US Capitol in Washington, demanding that the result of the 2020 election be overturned in his favour.
· Tom Housden
Education minister calls roundtable to discuss teens’ alleged sex assault
The heads of all three school sectors will participate in an urgent roundtable crisis talks at the behest of the state’s education minister following a spate of alleged sexual assaults by Sydney schoolboys.
· Christopher Harris, Nigel Gladstone
‘Oppressive’: Why this Liberal senator crossed the floor on expanding ASIO powers
A Liberal senator who crossed the floor to vote against expanding ASIO’s compulsory questioning powers has vowed to use his position to challenge the longstanding bipartisan consensus on national security.
· Matthew Knott
Germany’s establishment has a plan to contain the far right. Sort of.
BERLIN — It’s not the kind of photo op German Chancellor Friedrich Merz would likely want to frame for his office wall: him standing next to Ulrich Siegmund, the far-right politician a national magazine recently labeled the country’s “most dangerous man.”
· Marc Felix Serrao
Pauline Hanson’s deleted tweet deepens One Nation’s migration muddle
Pauline Hanson has deleted a social media post containing her immigration targets from just five months ago, plunging One Nation into a deeper state of confusion as its MPs contradict themselves and each other over the party’s signature policy platform.
· Natassia Chrysanthos, Brittany Busch
Kazakhstan's ruling party wins parliamentary elections: exit polls
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AFP) -- Kazakhstan's ruling party comfortably won Sunday's elections to a new single-chamber parliament, exit polls suggested, consolidating President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's hold on power.
· Yonhap
Zelensky rejects rival's call for vote, says would 'split' Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while fighting Russia, after a call by his former defence minister to organise a vote.
· Agence France-Presse
Zelenskyy rejects rival's call for vote, says would 'split' Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while fighting Russia, after a call by his former defense minister to organize a vote.
· Yonhap
Finance minister discusses tech, infrastructure cooperation with AIIB
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol discussed cooperation in technology and infrastructure projects with the president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Seoul's finance ministry said Monday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
One Nation is targeting a WA seat in Labor heartland. It could be a defining moment for Australian politics | Narelle Miragliotta for the Conversation
The Secret Harbour byelection has the potential for an electoral upset, given the many characteristics conducive to a One Nation win
· Narelle Miragliotta for the Conversation
Japan outlines measures to protect infrastructure from cyberattacks
The government has drawn up draft guidelines outlining 150 measures that should be taken to enhance cybersecurity for businesses managing critical infrastructure.
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UK's PM Burnham to visit Ukraine with plan to support long-range missile production
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Ukraine on Monday on his first overseas trip since taking office, and will announce British support to help Kyiv improve its domestic production of long-range missiles.
· REUTERS
Assassination Sing-A-Long: Hasan Piker Mocks The Murdered Charlie Kirk To Cheering Crowd
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· Tyler Durden
New UK PM Andy Burnham to make visit to Kyiv on Monday — office
LONDON, United Kingdom — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Kyiv on Monday on his first international visit since taking office last month, his office said, as Ukraine marks its 35th independence anniversary.
· The Manila Times
Kazakhstan election: pro-Tokayev party set for landslide as president hints at staying on
Exit polls show the Adilet party securing a sweeping victory as Tokayev says he has the legal right to seek re-election
· Bloomberg
Kazakhstan election: pro-Tokayev party set for landslide as president hints at staying on
Exit polls show the Adilet party securing a sweeping victory as Tokayev says he has the legal right to seek re-election
· Bloomberg
130,000 or 230,000? The migration figures One Nation is trying to explain
Conflicting comments from One Nation figures have raised questions about the party's migration target.
· Sbsaustralia
The 'tsunami' Zelenskyy doesn't want Ukraine to face
A growing dispute has opened a new political front for Ukraine's president as the country continues to fight for its future.
· Sbsaustralia
UK PM Andy Burnham to visit Kyiv on Monday as Ukraine marks independence anniversary
On his first international visit as UK leader, Burnham will co-chair his first Coalition of the Willing meeting of countries supporting Kyiv
· Agence France-Presse
UK PM Andy Burnham to visit Kyiv on Monday as Ukraine marks independence anniversary
On his first international visit as UK leader, Burnham will co-chair his first Coalition of the Willing meeting of countries supporting Kyiv
· Agence France-Presse
Wary Of Backlash, Pro-Israel GOP Senate Hopeful Asks AIPAC Not To Spend On His Behalf
With Israel's standing in the United States crumbling, America's leading pro-Israel organization has become a focal point of anger among those who think the US government is putting Israel's interests ahead of America's. Political candidates have started seizing on this, attacking opponents who are backed by that gr…
· Tyler Durden
Syria holds talks with Israel addressing de-escalation and Israel-Turkey tensions
A Syrian government source said Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani met the head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, Roman Gofman
· Agence France-Presse
Syria holds talks with Israel addressing de-escalation and Israel-Turkey tensions
A Syrian government source said Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani met the head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, Roman Gofman
· Agence France-Presse
ICAC Operation Rosny LIVE updates: Former NSW Liberal Party MP Chris Spence to begin evidence
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· Jessica McSweeney
Burnham to visit Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missiles
PM will use independence day trip to announce sharing of classified information about Storm Shadow components
· Kiran Stacey, Dan Sabbagh
Ceferin brands Infantino’s failed World Cup plan as ‘even worse than the Super League’
Fifa president will face opponent if he seeks re-election
· Nick Ames
Yashar surges ahead of Likud as Eisenkot party outlines plans for potential government - analysis
The number 26 came up before policy did. A Channel 13 poll had put Yashar on 26 seats, ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud at 23, placing a party founded in 2025 in contention to become the largest faction in the Israeli parliament. Orit Farkash-Hacohen did not describe the result as a shock.
· GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
Torres anota par de gpñes en su debut y PSG rescata empate en Rennes. City remonta y Salah marca
Erling Haaland, centro, del Manchester City, dispara a puerta durante el partido de fútbol de la Liga Premier entre Manchester City y Bournemouth, el domingo 23 de agosto de 2026, en Manchester, Inglaterra. (AP Foto/Dave Thompson)
· Tales Azzoni
Landslide at waste mound in Guinea capital kills 30, government says
Dump site in Conakry, which minister had just promised to move, collapsed after heavy rain in west African state
· Reuters
Elon Musk's Huge Midterm Investment Widens GOP's Money Advantage
Republicans already have a significant financial advantage heading into the 2026 midterm elections, but Elon Musk is preparing to spend up to $200 million to give them an even bigger boost. Wired reports that officials with knowledge of Musk's plans said the range could still change, and that he intends to direct mu…
· Tyler Durden
Yemen, US officials meet to discuss ‘countering Houthi propaganda’
Yemen's Minister of Information Moammar al-Eryani and the US Embassy's chargé d'affaires in Yemen, Neal H. Opdahl, met on Sunday, according to a post on X by the US Embassy in Yemen.
· Middleeasteye
'I've signed people's body parts': PM declares WA GST deal to stay
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· Holly Tregenza
Torres scores twice in debut to help PSG salvage draw at Rennes. Man City rallies and Salah scores
Manchester City’s head coach Enzo Maresca reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Bournemouth in Manchester, England, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
· Tales Azzoni
Australia news live: Shark attack victim thanks donors after ‘incredibly difficult’ recovery; penguin parade gets flu shots
Leah Stewart lost her arm in a great white shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee beach. Follow today’s news live
· Nick Visser, Sarah Basford Canales
Republicans see opportunity in progressives' primary wins while Democrats embrace debate
Republican politicians on Sunday framed recent primary wins by candidates from the Democratic Party's left wing as a sign of extremism, while some Democrats said they welcome a debate with progressives over the party's future.
· REUTERS
Thai prime minister meets security chiefs after coordinated attacks in 3 southern provinces
BANGKOK — Thailand ’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, already facing a flood crisis in the country’s north, held an urgent meeting on Sunday with high-level security officials in response to coordinated violence overnight in three southern provinces where a small-scale Muslim insurgency is active.
· Associated Press
Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister
TORONTO — Mark Carney drew international attention as Canada’s prime minister by warning that middle powers must resist economic coercion by more powerful countries. Now President Donald Trump is putting that warning to the test with sweeping new tariffs that could show how much economic pain Canada can absorb.
· Associated Press
Reform says it will prioritise British-born young workers for social housing
Reform UK has said it will prioritise British-born workers under 35 when allocating social housing if it were to enter government.
· Bbcnews
Volodymyr Zelenskyy forced to rule out elections as he faces an enemy from within
A former defence minister has urged Ukraine's leader to hold elections, despite their suspension following Russia’s invasion.
· Sbsaustralia
Pressure on short-stay sector grows as councils powerless to enforce caps
With thousands of new homes in the pipeline, the NSW government is being urged to crack down on short-term rental investors. (ABC News: Greg Bigelow)
· Miriah Davis
BARMM polls set stage for battle over regional power
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — With just three weeks to go, around 2.4 million voters in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will elect the members of the 80-seat Bangsamoro Parliament on Sept. 14.
· Taher G. Solaiman