Family of girl who died of overdose in state care demands answers
The number of deaths of children known to child safety services have gone up almost 60 per cent in one year. (ABC News: Peter Gunders)
· Eden Gillespie
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal
Watch: Moment a government building collapses into a river in Nepal during floods
· Bbcnews
Patrick Clancy’s pregnant new wife Rachel Danis spotted in NYC for first time since couple’s big announcement
Patrick Clancy’s pregnant new wife Rachel Danis was spotted in the Big Apple Wednesday morning for the first time since the couple announced their plan to start a family.
· Natalie O'Neill
Trump’s $1.8 trillion AI summit table: All the execs who answered president’s call, and what they’re worth
WASHINGTON — It’s the richest table ever assembled.
· Ryan King
Indian smashes fastest-ever ODI double century in huge run chase
Shubman Gill led India in a huge run chase against the West Indies. (Getty Images: NurPhoto/Shubhajit Roy Karmakar)
'I love the sheep and the people' - Knitters flock to Shetland's wool week
Shetland Wool Week draw visitors from Scotland and further afield
· Bbcnews
Ohio woman sues hospital for allegedly amputating wrong leg during surgery
Sharon Jacks, 74, alleges hospital removed left leg instead of her right during below-the-knee amputation in 2025
· Lucy Campbell
Suspected Philly serial prostitute killer called himself ‘feminist’ eco-warrior in manifesto, hinted he smothered own mother
The pornographer owner of a Philadelphia “house of horrors” from which police recovered “snuff videos” depicting women being murdered published a rambling manifesto in which he ruthlessly mocked religious folks and fretted over global warming, a Post investigation reveals.
· Chadwick Moore
E-bike crash survivors share horror stories as scourge of lawless riders plagues NYC
Dozens of e-bike survivors living with life-changing injuries from the dangerous vehicles — and the loved ones of those who were killed in the wrecks — rallied on the steps of City Hall Wednesday to demand tighter enforcement on the deadly, unregulated scooters.
· Haley Brown, Matthew Fischetti, Katherine Donlevy
Trump defence chief says US slashed number of generals and admirals by 20%
Hegseth suggested the cuts hit officers who weren’t on board with ensuring the military was focused on war-fighting rather than ‘woke’ ideas
· Agence France-Presse
Trump defence chief says US slashed number of generals and admirals by 20%
Hegseth suggested the cuts hit officers who weren’t on board with ensuring the military was focused on war-fighting rather than ‘woke’ ideas
· Agence France-Presse
Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn
Children should be introduced to the world of work at the start of primary school, says the author of a major report into youth activity in the UK.
· Bbcnews
Rams get huge Puka Nacua boost ahead of showdown with Eagles
The Los Angeles Rams finally got some good news on Wednesday after a Sunday Night Football gut-punch game that saw nothing go their way.
· Michael Duarte
Pentagon to form new autonomous warfare command for drones | The National
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced the formation of a new military command to oversee and co-ordinate drone development and use in supporting overseas operations.
· The National
Gen Z and millennials turn to AI, gambling to try to tackle thousands in debt: study
Desperate Gen Zers and millennials are turning to online gambling and AI to claw their way out of crushing debt — in part because of the “approachability” and “judgement-free advice” from computers, according to a new survey.
· Daniel Cody
UK says there are strong indications Iran played a part in a security incident at a US-run air base
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Heritage listing for 'first of its kind' outback solar experiment
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· Kristina Rosengren
Chad Lowe’s father posts heartbreaking tribute to late granddaughter Fiona
Chad Lowe’s father, Charles “Chuck” Lowe, is honoring his late granddaughter, Fiona — just one day following the announcement of her death.
· Amanda Rubio
US targets China’s steel capacity at G20 days after Xi’s state visit
Jamieson Greer proposes new global framework that will encourage countries to strengthen trade barriers against steel imports
· Nayan Seth
US targets China’s steel capacity at G20 days after Xi’s state visit
Jamieson Greer proposes new global framework that will encourage countries to strengthen trade barriers against steel imports
· Nayan Seth
NASCAR truck driver ordered to pay $850K to lover’s ex-wife under NC’s ‘homewrecker law’
A NASCAR truck driver has been ordered to pay $850,000 for an affair she had with a married man — that ended up ending his 17-year marriage.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Trump administration files complaint against judges over media comments
The United States Justice Department has filed a misconduct complaint against seven federal judges in Minnesota who spoke publicly about the pressure their courts came under during President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
· Al Jazeera Staff
In Nepal's flood zone, teachers mourn students who never returned
RASUWA, Nepal — Each morning at a school in flood-ravaged Nepal, teachers taking attendance are served a painful reminder of the disaster as they mark in red the names of students who never came back.
· Agence France-Presse
NYT exec attempted suicide twice during turbulent relationship, wife told him no one would love someone ‘as f—ed up as you’: docs
A slain New York Times tech executive tried to commit suicide twice during a turbulent period in his relationship, according to court records.
· Ross O'Keefe
'The living conditions are so bad': Ex-detainee's warning for Hiep Tran
By Victoria Pengilley
· Victoria Pengilley
Hegseth confirms plan to cut 20% of US top military brass and rails at ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’
Amid latest extraordinary attack on diversity, US defense secretary also suggests military is retaining service personnel at ‘record’ rates
· Shrai Popat, Ariana Baio
Video shows women duke it out at SoCal Trader Joe’s over kids allegedly left in car
A parking-lot showdown at a Southern California Trader Joe’s is going viral after a concerned shopper confronted a mother over children allegedly left alone inside a car.
· Amanda Monahan
Mamdani promises to push pied-a-terre tax despite influx of new lawsuits
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will forge ahead with his controversial pied-a-terre tax rollout – despite a judge ordering the city to go back to the drawing board and essentially start from scratch.
· Hannah Fierick
Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing
Passengers on a flight to Israel have recounted how they subdued a pilot after he stabbed the other pilot and appeared to be trying to disable the plane, while others described the "terrifying" moment they thought they would die.
· Bbcnews
Environment minister urges new Greens leader to be constructive with Labor
Topic:Government and Politics
· Joshua Boscaini
Australia news live: ATO finds one-quarter of big firms pay zero tax; NDIS alternative Thriving Kids program begins
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· Nick Visser, Josh Taylor, Henry Belot, Jonathan Barrett
Trump unveils 3 projects under Korea's US investment plan
Package includes $22.3b power complex for AIDC, framework agreement on 8 US nuclear reactors and review of Seoul's possible participation in Alaska LNG project
· Jo He-rim
Pete Hegseth unveils plans for new US military base, touts ‘testosterone testing’ for warriors in Pentagon speech: ‘No wimps, no radicals’
WASHINGTON — A fired-up Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveiled plans to construct the first new military base on US soil in over four decades and have state governors come before him on camera with “their best sales pitch.”
· Ryan King
Data shows childless adults spend more on toys than familes with kids — and an expert explains why
Today’s toy buyers are kids — at heart.Childless adults are beating out parents with kids as the top toy-buying demographic this year, according to data from Circana.Pokémon, Barbie, LEGO and Marvel super heroes are the top-selling brands, raking in billions from parents with kids — but even more from child-free con…
· Jared Downing
‘Cornell 7’ case renews scrutiny on NY’s ‘voluntary intoxication’ loophole
An antiquated New York law that shields rapists who target intoxicated victims is under renewed scrutiny in light of the “Cornell 7” case — but Assembly Democrats have long opposed a proposal to close the legal loophole, with one even referring to it as the “ruining drunk sex bill,” The Post has learned.
· Sofia Poznansky
‘I grabbed the terrorist’: How hero passengers helped save Flight FZ1073
A gruesome brawl was underway at the front of Flight FZ1073 when one passenger chose to force his way into the cockpit to prevent a disaster.
· David Crowe
Gas pipeline explodes in Syria, knocks three power plants offline
A gas pipeline has exploded in Syria, knocking three power plants offline and sparking a large fire, according to state-run news agency SANA.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Teenagers charged over bag snatches after allegedly targeting lone women
Two 16-year-old boys and an 18-year-old man have been charged after a group of youths allegedly carried out a series of bag snatches.
For love, not money — Tasmania's elite eight ready to represent the map
The Tasmania Devils Football Club announced its first lot of signings at an event in Hobart this week, as momentum for their AFL debut builds. (Facebook: Tasmania Football Club)
· Chris Rowbottom
'They can't stop': Wadeye elders desperately try to end violent feud
Desmond Longmair's car was burnt by a mob who attacked his house in Wadeye recently. (ABC News: Jane Bardon)
· Jane Bardon
Australia strikes back to avoid ODI whitewash ahead of Test series
Alex Carey hit a half-century as Australia won the third ODI against South Africa. (Getty Images: Gallo Images/Sydney Seshibedi)
Etihad Airways 'categorically rejects' Premier League findings against Manchester City | The National
Etihad Airways has responded to the independent commission decision this week that found Manchester City in breach of the Premier League's financial rules.
· The National
Trump pleads with Hispanic voters to back GOP in midterms, admits border policy can hurt Republicans’ chances
WASHINGTON — President Trump acknowledged Wednesday how hard it is to find the right balance on immigration — an issue important to his MAGA base but one that is turning off Hispanic voters.
· Emily Goodin
Iran indicates it’s received an official US response to its latest offer on ending the war
Iranian officials indicated Wednesday they have received an official U.S. response to Tehran’s latest proposal to end the seven-month war, which U.S. President Donald Trump had publicly rejected just days earlier.
· Associated Press
Housing waitlist cancellations a 'systems level problem', advocates say
Colin Betts is a well-known and popular figure in Gympie. (ABC Wide Bay: James C Taylor)
· James C Taylor
Israel PM hails Indian pilot wounded in diverted flydubai flight
Smit Machchhar is being treated in Saudi Arabia after his co-pilot allegedly attacked him and tried to crash the Tel Aviv-bound flight
· Agence France-Presse
Israel PM hails Indian pilot wounded in diverted flydubai flight
Smit Machchhar is being treated in Saudi Arabia after his co-pilot allegedly attacked him and tried to crash the Tel Aviv-bound flight
· Agence France-Presse
US judge accepts Paramount's Warner Bros. buyout settlement
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Wednesday approved a settlement between Paramount and a group of US states that clears the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery creating a Hollywood empire spanning television, news and cinema.
· Agence France-Presse
Mother felt 'completely abandoned' during traumatic birth at NSW hospital
Topic:Pregnancy and Childbirth
· Lily Nothling
Talks to reopen popular Sydney cream puff venue amid $1m tax debt
Topic:Hospitality Industry
· Emily Baker