Tanzanian newspaper suspended for six months over report on government divisions
Tanzanian newspaper Mwanahalisi has been suspended for six months after publishing a story alleging government divisions.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00‘I won’t be part of it’: Gambling ads in State of Origin an absurdity, says Liberal senator
AFL and NRL audiences could still see an unlimited number of gambling ads during more than one-third of each season’s games, while the State of Origin series will continue to be mostly aired during time slots that have no ad limits under new wagering laws.
· Natassia Chrysanthos, Brittany Busch
Zambian opposition leader to challenge election result in court
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile says he will challenge the country’s presidential election result in court, alleging voting fraud in the contest that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term in office.
Cayetano calls for faster Senate work, says Minority ready to do more
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday said the Minority bloc is ready to take on more responsibilities as he called for the Senate to speed up its work amid continuous rains and other pressing problems affecting the country.
· Catherine S. Valente
'Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high
The logo of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors is seen before a news conference with Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Christopher Rugaber
FTC wants retailers to reveal if they vary prices based on shopper data
The official seal of the Federal Trade Commission is seen on an office building in Washington, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)
· Dee Ann Durbin
GBy Georgia Hitch
Georgia Hitch is digital producer for ABC TV. She has previously worked as a federal political reporter in Canberra and as a reporter in Darwin.
Iran’s hardline parliament raises concerns with ‘foreign infiltration’ plan
Tehran, Iran – Iran’s hardline-dominated parliament has approved the broad outlines of a plan presented as a means of combatting foreign “infiltration”, with a consequential focus on academia, media and the cultural sector.
· Maziar Motamedi
UK PM Burnham launches bid to help homeless, donating 15% of his wages
The prime minister hopes to offer people sleeping rough a way off the streets by Christmas
· Agence France-Presse
UK PM Burnham launches bid to help homeless, donating 15% of his wages
The prime minister hopes to offer people sleeping rough a way off the streets by Christmas
· Agence France-Presse
Would Erdogan actually go to war with Israel?
By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
· RT
Would Erdogan actually go to war with Israel?
By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
· RT
DOJ cites Comey's novel in urging judge not to toss '86 47' seashells threat to Trump case
The Department of Justice cited a novel written by James Comey as it urged a federal judge not to dismiss criminal charges against the former FBI director for allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump by posting an Instagram photo of seashells on a North Carolina beach forming the numbers "86 47."
· Dan Mangan
US Department of Justice defends prosecution of Comey over seashell post
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has defended its prosecution of former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey after a social media post of seashells arranged in “86 47” was shared on Instagram last year.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Ben-Gvir’s gallows spectacle gives Israel’s enemies ammunition- comment
Election campaigns do not bring out the better angels of our nature. Just look at National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
· HERB KEINON
Mossad director, Syria foreign minister discussed Turkish military presence before strikes
The head of Israel's Mossad spy agency, Roman Gofman, held a phone call with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani last week in which they discussed Turkey's military presence in Syria, three people familiar with the matter said.
· REUTERS
Prosecutors In Charlie Kirk Slaying Case Say Evidence Supports Death Penalty
Authored by Janice Hisle via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Sen. Ruben Gallego flew sister-in-law, Brazilian au pair to Washington with campaign funds — as federal investigation looms
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· Steven Nelson
North Korea leader’s sister denies talks with ‘hostile’ US
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has denied any ongoing communication between US President Donald Trump and her brother, maintaining that the US continues to engage in a “hostile” policy towards her country.
· Umar Farooq
China debuts offshore government bond futures to promote yuan use
China has been opening up its isolated financial system to foreign investors through Hong Kong. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)
· Staff Writer
Another Top Zelensky Aide Fired Amid Corruption Probe, House Raid
Another top official has been dismissed in Ukraine's government, accompanied with the usual police raids on homes amid fresh corruption probes... but this time the scandal once again runs straight through Zelensky's office.
· Tyler Durden
Kane plays down returning to Premier League in future
Kane has scored 98 league goals in three seasons at Bayern Munich
· Bbcsport
Why Are White Liberal Women Identifying With A Child Murderer?
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News,
· Tyler Durden
Attack over Israeli flag can constitute racial discrimination, US federal judge rules
A federal court in Washington has ruled that intentionally attacking a Jewish individual for wearing an Israeli flag constitutes direct evidence of racial discrimination under a post-Civil War statute.
· ALEX CARSON
Candidates battle it out for former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s seat in race currently too close to call
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· Titus Wu
Inflation and security top voter concerns as Nigeria election campaign kicks off
Campaigning kicked off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms.
· AfricaNews
OAS warns Haiti needs help as it prepares to hold first elections since 2016
Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, far right, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, second from right, and CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett greet senior police officials at the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn…
Fourth Quarter founder Yoav Heller says Israel needs political renewal, not more boycotts
Fourth Quarter founder Dr. Yoav Heller said his emerging political party aims to break Israel’s political polarization by bringing new leaders and ideas into the Knesset, while leaving open the possibility that the movement could ultimately decide not to run.
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Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA
Heidi Overton, deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, speaks during a meeting to sign an executive order about vaccines, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Ali Swenson
Trump and Canada have a deal*
By Rachel Marsden, a columnist, political strategist, and host of independently produced talk-shows in French and English.
· RT
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By Rachel Marsden, a columnist, political strategist, and host of independently produced talk-shows in French and English.
· RT
Jeffrey Tucker Reveals The Insidious Reason For The Lockdowns
Jeffrey Tucker - founder and president of the Brownstone Institute, says top FDA and NIH officials told him that the purpose of the COVID-19 lockdowns were "to delay the onset of natural immunity… until after the shots were online."
· Tyler Durden
Ukrainian agencies probe Zelenskyy’s office for corruption
KYIV — Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies announced on Wednesday that they were investigating senior officials in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office, a day after the country’s recently fired defense chief called for national elections amid Russia’s invasion.
· Associated Press
How Trump is reinvigorating democracy
TIRANA — Here in Albania’s capital, hotel receptionists go out of their way to stress that the ongoing protests outside are entirely peaceful. Apparently, there have been quite a few room cancellations since mass demonstrations began in the spring. But ask them directly, and they might furtively hint that they welco…
· Jan-Werner Mueller
France says settler violence justifies its sanctions against Israeli minister Ben Gvir
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot condemned on Wednesday violence in the occupied West Bank by Israeli settlers against Palestinians, and added that this justified France's recent sanctions against Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
· Middleeasteye
Sacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponent
Mykhailo Fedorov’s blistering critique comes at a time of growing pressure for democratic renewal in Ukraine
· Lukeharding
Seven decades of US regime change efforts: What have they achieved?
More than seven decades after the United States helped to overthrow Iran’s elected prime minister, Mohammad Mosaddegh, in 1953, the two countries are again locking horns.
· Usaid Siddiqui
Unhinged White House response shows senator’s ‘Natalie’ barb struck a nerve
Senator Jon Ossoff, who is up for re-election, came up with arguably the standout line of the midterm elections so far
· Adam Gabbatt
Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?
Ukraine's popular ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, in what has been seen as a major challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
‘No and no’: Fedorov’s wartime election call unsettles Kyiv
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s demand to hold wartime elections has sparked consternation in Kyiv, as the ramifications of a controversial government reshuffle rumble on.
· Daria Zakharova
Russia's Putin orders government to help rebuild warehouses destroyed in Ukrainian attacks
President Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian government on Wednesday to launch a program to rebuild commercial warehouses damaged or destroyed by Ukraine in a month of targeted attacks.
· REUTERS
Hadash-Ta’al, Balad sign deal to re-establish Joint List weeks ahead of Israel's election
Hadash, Ta'al and Balad signed an agreement on Wednesday to run together in the upcoming election, reviving the Joint List after weeks of negotiations and internal disputes.
· YOAV ETIEL
Lapid: Israel's foreign relations 'disaster,' must be considered integral part of national security
Opposition leader Yair Lapid presented a six-point plan for rebuilding Israel's foreign relations at the B'Yachad National Security Conference in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, warning that the country's international standing had entered a "disaster zone" and that foreign policy must be treated as an integral part of natio…
· SHIR PERETS
Reform politicians are such a joke, they deserve a slot on the Edinburgh fringe | John Crace
Nige’s gift, Dicky’s love of global heating and so much more – what fun it is watching the party implode
· Johncrace
How long will border checks continue between Italy and Spain?
As Italy's government has kept checks on arrivals from Spain in place past the promised review point, what's the current situation for travel between the two countries?
· Clare Speak
A democratic socialist win and losses for Trump allies: takeaways from primaries in three key states
Elections in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming provide a sense of how voters are feeling ahead of November’s midterms
· Chris Stein
A ‘shiny, dangling carrot’ lured Jesse into gambling. He says Labor’s reform won’t stop others being sucked in
The government says it’s stopping ‘the most toxic’ gambling company strategies. Former addicts say it will do ‘absolutely nothing’
US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds
Target has revealed it has received almost $1bn (£733.9m) in tariff refunds from the US government which boosted the retailer's latest profits.
· Bbcnews
Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’
She made the statement during a debate when asked about potential threats to US national security in South China Sea
· Joseph Gedeon
Spain to allow 500 children in Ceuta to go to mainland in immigration U-turn
Madrid government changes stance after previously saying anyone who entered territory illegally would be sent back
· Stephen Burgen