Missing Australian human rights activist charged in Vietnam
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· Charlie Mclean
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Newest first · UTC+11:00DHS watchdog finds vetting errors in 40% of files for migrants who entered US during Biden’s botched Afghanistan withdrawal
Vetting errors were found in 40% of asylum applications for Afghan migrants who entered the US following the Biden administration’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) inspector general report released Monday.
· Victor Nava
Three arrested on terrorism, forgery charges in Vietnam, including Norwegian, Australian citizens
Vietnam police have arrested three people, including a Norwegian citizen and an Australian national of Vietnamese origin, accusing them of terrorism, in an operation that a pro-democracy group says was conducted in Cambodia.
· REUTERS
Newcastle paints the town red and blue ahead of Knights' grand final
A house in New Lambton, Newcastle, painted red and blue in support of the Knights. (ABC Newcastle: Keely Johnson)
· Keely Johnson
Shark remains in Busan canal after rescue bid fails
After failed operation involving five water-spraying vessels, authorities to try nets Friday
· Choi Jae-hee
From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
WASHINGTON — U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
· Associated Press
Israel’s West Bank road closures turn routine journeys into long ordeals
Mohammed Abu Hijleh still finds it hard to believe that his mother passed away just over a week ago; she had suffered from nothing more than diabetes. But the restrictions Israel imposes on various cities, towns, and villages in the occupied West Bank can alter a Palestinian’s life in an instant.
· Fayha Shalash
Satellite images show Gaza in ruins three years into Israel’s genocidal war
Newly updated Google Maps satellite imagery shows the scale of destruction across the besieged Gaza Strip nearly three years into Israel’s genocidal war.
· AJLabs
'More like January than September' as SA temperature records broken
More than a dozen South Austalian locations have seen September temperature records fall. (ABC News: Che Chorley)
Court urged to jail Canberra man for life over partner's 'torturous' death
Court documents revealed Adam Britt had beaten Tiffany Spence over days prior to her death in 2022. (Supplied)
· Peter Lusted
8.3M refugees at risk due to 'severe' funding cuts — UN
GENEVA — Nearly 8.3 million refugees and other forcibly displaced people face losing vital assistance from UNHCR, the UN's refugee agency warned Tuesday, as protection services crumble due to "severe" funding cuts.
· Agence France-Presse
Silver lining for Freo captain after grand final injury nightmare
Alex Pearce has suffered only a partial tear of his Achilles. (Getty Images/AFL Photos: Darrian Traynor)
Nancy Guthrie investigators reviewing ‘new possible ransom note’ almost eight months after her disappearance
Arizona cops probing Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance say they are investigating a “new, possible ransom note” – as authorities desperately try to find an elusive breakthrough in the case, almost eight months on from her disappearance.
· Chris Bradford
Israeli forces kill Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Beik in Gaza attack
An Israeli air attack has killed Izz al-Din al-Beik, the head of the Hamas armed wing in the northern Gaza Strip, Palestinian sources and Israeli officials said.
· Al Jazeera Staff
EVs and hybrids drive Thailand auto sales recovery
BYD and other Chinese EV brands are showcased at the Bangkok International Motor Show in March. Electrified vehicles now account for more than 80% of Thailand's passenger car sales. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
· APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT
Grace Tame feared for her life after abuser's posts, court hears
Grace Tame says the tweets were "re-traumatising" and "destabilised her". (ABC News: Ebony ten Broeke)
· Scout Wallen
Ongoing settler violence in West Bank 'moral stain' on Israel, Herzog says following recent clashes
The ongoing settler violence in the West Bank is a "moral stain" that "must be addressed with the full severity of the law," President Isaac Herzog said on Wednesday following the most recent clashes between Israeli rioters and the IDF.
· JONAH DAVIDOV
Tensions spike as Israel targets Dutch diplomats following Netherlands ban on settlement goods
Tensions between Israel and the Netherlands have reached a new high in recent days after a Dutch ban on the import and trade of products originating from settlements in the West Bank, east Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights came into effect, prompting an unusual Israeli response, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar ord…
· ELI LEON
Gas prices in Israel surpass $10 per gallon (NIS 8.27 per liter), setting punishing new record
The price of gasoline in Israel will rise by 52 agorot per liter at midnight between Wednesday and Thursday, reaching an all-time high of NIS 8.27 per liter, equivalent to $10.17 per gallon, following a surge in the dollar exchange rate and global gasoline prices.
· WALLA! FINANCE
Toxic online scrutiny affecting China table tennis star Wang Chuqin, former player says
World No 1 admits he is ‘gradually losing the feeling of enjoying and loving the court’ after defeat in Asian Games singles final
· Stephy Zhang
Toxic online scrutiny affecting China table tennis star Wang Chuqin, former player says
World No 1 admits he is ‘gradually losing the feeling of enjoying and loving the court’ after defeat in Asian Games singles final
· Stephy Zhang
Getting AI 'drunk' makes it more likely to break rules, research finds
The researchers were inspired by a friend who said they told secrets when drunk. (ABC News: Hugh Sando)
· Cam Wilson
First look inside Dubai's new Etihad Rail station on track to transform public transport | The National
Etihad Rail on Tuesday offered a first glimpse inside Dubai's landmark train station before it swings open its doors to the public on Wednesday.
· Nicole Abigael
JIP adviser says coalition with LDP hinges on delivering results
A member of the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) has joined Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet for the first time in the recent reshuffle, drawing it deeper into the administration.
· Kenji Yoshida
(Asiad) Badminton star An Se-young captures 2nd straight women's singles gold
ICHINOMIYA, Japan, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- World No. 1 An Se-young claimed her second straight Asian Games gold medal in badminton in central Japan on Tuesday, becoming the first player to successfully defend the women's singles title at the continental competition.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Inside Liverpool's increasing global investment in youth
Mor Talla Ndiaye made the move to Liverpool after the U17 World Cup
· Bbcsport
Dockers captain to avoid surgery after grand final injury
Alex Pearce came off in the third quarter in the grand final against the Lions. (Getty Images/AFL Photos: Darrian Traynor)
· Blake Kagi
Sabotage blamed after explosion sparks fire on Syria gas pipeline | The National
Fire broke out on a gas pipeline in Syria's eastern province of Deir Ezzor, which borders Iraq, after an isolation valve explosion that authorities attributed to sabotage.
· The National
0.5% of nurses trained outside Hong Kong, authorities say amid hiring row
Dispute began after a caller claimed an ‘unwritten rule’ reserving some Hospital Authority recruitment quotas for mainland Chinese nurses
· Theodora Yu
0.5% of nurses trained outside Hong Kong, authorities say amid hiring row
Dispute began after a caller claimed an ‘unwritten rule’ reserving some Hospital Authority recruitment quotas for mainland Chinese nurses
· Theodora Yu
Utah man, 71, released from death row after DNA evidence excludes him in 1985 killing
A 71-year-old man who was convicted of killing a police chief’s aunt and spent decades on death row was released Monday after prosecutors said newly analyzed DNA evidence doesn’t link him to the crime.
· Associated Press
Teen killed in western Vic crash remembered as 'bubbly' and 'bright'
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
· Jack Colantuono
Seoul's new blind date program to take place at night market
Applications open Wednesday, close Oct. 14
· Hwang Sun-jun
UK tourist charged after allegedly drowning, bashing pet dog
Kalgoorlie Courthouse, where Bradley Gavin Knoesen appeared accused of drowning and beating a dog. (ABC News: Cason Ho)
· Daniel Holmes
US forces set to complete withdrawal from Iraq after 2 decades
Departure from Iraq bases seen as a boost to Iran and its allies, even as Washington wages war against Tehran
· Reuters
US forces set to complete withdrawal from Iraq after 2 decades
Departure from Iraq bases seen as a boost to Iran and its allies, even as Washington wages war against Tehran
· Reuters
Drumcree stalemate continues as protesters remain overnight
Members of the Orange Order have tried a number of times to march from Drumcree church
· Bbcnews
Seoul stocks fall for 2nd day on inflation woes
South Korean shares retreated Tuesday as rising oil prices fueled inflation concerns and pushed US Treasury yields higher amid Middle East tensions. The Korean won strengthened against the US dollar.
· Yonhap
Lives 'will be lost' unless UK does more to combat wildfires, committee chairwoman says
The aftermath of a wildfire in Dunwich Heath, Suffolk, during the summer
· Bbcnews
Cat at centre of concussion waiver saga forced into medical retirement
Jake Kolodjashnij has been medically retired due to concussion. (Getty Images: AFL Photos/Michael Willson)
Second brick plant no quick fix for WA housing shortage
Topic:Housing Construction Industry
· Keane Bourke
Brisbane cyclist who lost eye wins $675k negligence pay out
Victor George Dennison was impaled in the eye when he fell from his bicycle in Aspley in 2009. (Unsplash: Asya Vee)
· Jessica Black
‘This is terrorism’: daytime Russian strike hits science academy in Kyiv
Jet-powered drones are increasingly targeting Ukraine’s capital, with medical centre also hit
· Pjotr Sauer
One Bangkok flood battle after another as Thai Airways races to clear baggage backlog
The carrier has deployed air force personnel to support ground operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport, where about 5,000 bags remain stranded
· Reuters
One Bangkok flood battle after another as Thai Airways races to clear baggage backlog
The carrier has deployed air force personnel to support ground operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport, where about 5,000 bags remain stranded
· Reuters
Italy convicts three Egyptian officials over 2016 kidnapping of Giulio Regeni | The National
An Italian court has convicted three Egyptian security officials over the 2016 kidnapping of Italian student Giulio Regeni, whose tortured body was discovered in Cairo days after he disappeared.
· The National
Working holiday visa changes driving backpackers away, employers say
Topic:Migration Policy
· Rosanne Maloney
Council of Europe tells Serbia to implement judgement on Bahraini political prisoner
The Council of Europe has called on Serbia to implement a European Court of Human Rights judgement, which held that the Balkan country had violated the European Convention on Human Rights when it extradited a Bahraini activist seeking asylum.
· Middleeasteye
UOW labelled 'poster child' for what is wrong with university sector
A packed room at the Wollongong forum heard calls for the NSW government to act on recommendations for university governance reform. (ABC Illawarra: Kelly Fuller)
· Kelly Fuller
Killing of mafia head Yushayev leaves Hadera vulnerable to further organized criminal violence
More than a month after Caucasian mafia head Yanis Yushayev was shot dead at a restaurant in Caesarea, his killing has left Hadera vulnerable to further criminal violence, including possible revenge attacks, as police continue searching for whoever ordered the murder.
· ALON HACHMON