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Newest first · UTC+11:00SA's first musical theatre company brings talent home in debut stage
Performers like Joey Haenen and Jazz Garcia who sought opportunities on the east coast are returning to Adelaide in Full Circle's debut production of SA's first musical theatre company.
· Matthew Smith
Aussie duo and new world number one fall at China Open
Kimberley Birrell and Storm Hunter are knocked out at the China Open second round, along with newly minted world number one Elena Rybakina.
State prisons boss steps down after botched execution
The head of the Department of Corrections in Tennessee will step down after the failed attempt to execute murderer Christa Pike.
Mamdani’s definition of socialism sounds like state-controlled ‘totalitarianism’: critics
"Socialism, to me, it means that you will have whatever you need to live a dignified life and that it is the government's job to deliver on that," Hizzoner told comedian podcaster Theo Von on Thursday when asked to define the political and economic system he’s pushing on the city.
· Rich Calder
Egypt Arrests, Disappears Entire Newsroom Over 'Fake News' Allegations
Egypt Arrests, Disappears Entire Newsroom Over 'Fake News' Allegations Via Middle East Eye Egyptian authorities have detained the entire newsroom of one of the country’s only independent media outlets in a move that rights groups have denounced as a "first" and an "alarming escalation" on free speech. On September 2…
· Tyler Durden
Trump ramps up pressure on US Republicans to end US clock switching
The US president published a lawmaker's cell phone number as he called for the passage of a bill making DST permanent.
· Al Jazeera Staff
West Hollywood’s Red Hulk takes another beating in $6K vandalism attack
Somebody really has it out for the Hulk.
· dfarrcap
Trump urges calls to Arkansas senator in push for permanent daylight saving time
US president urges Americans to call Tom Cotton to support bill to make daylight saving time permanentDonald Trump on Saturday put pressure on the US senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas to support a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, urging Americans to call what appeared to be the personal cellphone number of …
· Associated Press and Guardian staff
Quit says tobacco ads slipping through cracks on social media
Public health organisation Quit says the war against illegal tobacco ads on social media is only scratching the surface.
· Charlotte Wilkes
Victorian Liberals promise to slash surgery waitlist while Labor backs land tax cuts
The major parties are ramping up their election campaigns in Victoria, as the Coalition vows to halve elective surgery wait times and Labor promises to reverse course on land tax.
Ryan Seacrest, 51, shows off ripped six-pack abs in shirtless thirst trap
The "Wheel of Fortune" host's impressively chiseled torso was on full display.
· Nicki Gostin
NRL and NRLW grand final day has arrived. Here's what you need to know
It's the biggest day of the year for the NRL and NRLW, with two sets of premiers set to be crowned. Get up to speed with everything you need to know for the big ones.
'Flying boat' history behind Sydney's first international airport
Before the new Western Sydney International Airport and the terminal at Mascot, there was Rose Bay in Sydney's east, which had a golden age of aviation via flying boats.
· Isabella Ross
Voice of Music Festival in the Upper Galilee celebrates 41st season
Under the artistic direction of pianist Dr. Ofra Yitzhaki, the festival bridges historical traditions with contemporary perspectives.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tennessee prison chief resigns after second failed execution this year
Department of Correction commissioner Frank Strada said that although he believes his agency followed proper execution protocol, "stepping aside is in the best interest of Tennesseans."
· REUTERS
What Amit taught us: How the Bonzel family keeps the legacy of a fallen soldier alive
Since their son fell in Gaza, Noa and Itzik Bonzel have shared the lessons of his 22 years – believing in yourself, refusing to give up on others, and looking for ways to help.
· ALAN ROSENBAUM
California high school girls blackface scandal grows as NAACP fumes
Californian black activists are furious with a Santa Barbara high school after several teen girls were spotted wearing blackface in a TikTok video.
· Ross O'Keefe
Terrifying moment bear springs from darkness to attack car
A woman survived a terrifying attack by a bear that sprang from the darkness on the side of the road and shook and bit her car.
· Jeanne Erickson
Trump’s attempted assassin sent mysterious texts about 3D printer leading up to Butler, Pa. shooting: report
Judicial Watch documents reveal odd messages including 3D printing discussions, gibberish sent to unknown contacts
· Fox News
Valdai 2026: The search for a new world order has only just begun
Valdai debates a new world order as Russia and its partners seek answers to war, AI and the challenges of a future beyond Western dominance Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
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Valdai debates a multipolar world order as Russia and its partners seek answers to war, AI and the challenges of a future beyond Western dominance
· RT
Scientists search for answers as baby whales wash up dead in Argentina
Investigators suspect marine bacteria, possibly entering through kelp gull injuries, are killing the vulnerable calves.
· Associated Press
Fake construction worker targets celebrity plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills burglary spree
Plastic surgeons to the stars are offering a reward for the capture of a woman accused of posing as a construction worker to burglarize their Beverly Hills offices.
· Katie Jerkovich
Russia pushes AI fakes claiming Ukraine forcibly drafting women, Kyiv says
Russia is waging a disinformation campaign claiming Ukrainian women are being forcibly drafted into the armed forces, in what Kyiv is calling an attempt to sow panic as the Kremlin's position weakens on the battlefield.
· Gabrielle Fahmy
IDF kills 2 commanders of Islamic Jihad’s rocket array in Gaza
The two men have been involved of late in restoring the PIJ’s capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire agreement, the IDF said.
· Jewish News Syndicate
Newcastle's joy tempered by heartache on NRL grand final day after car crash
Newcastle has a heavy heart on NRL grand final day, its excitement tempered by concern for those affected after a car hit a crowd of Knights fans farewelling the team yesterday morning.
· Keely Johnson
Over 25 NYC Jewish groups demand new Mamdani antisemitism plan to combat hatred against Jews, Israel
The groups say Mamdani's blueprint “largely sidestep[s] the biggest threat Jewish New Yorkers” face: anti-Jewish harassment and “violence cloaked as anti-Israel activism.”
· Rich Calder
Hegseth calls US-built nuclear submarines the ‘apex predator’ of the seas. But are they right for Australia?
Some experts argue Virginia-class submarines government is buying second hand are good for fighting American wars, but not for defending AustraliaGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastOn stage for his “arsenal of freedom tour”, the US secretary of defense – who prefers the appellation “secretary…
· Ben Doherty
Is now a good time to switch banks for a better home loan rate? Here’s what to know after the latest RBA hike
Experts warn it’s getting harder to find big discounts and borrowers will need to talk tough about leaving their mortgage lender for anotherGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMortgage holders may save hundreds of dollars a month by switching banks now that the lowest interest rates are close …
· Luca Ittimani
Labor may be on the nose in inner Melbourne over public housing – but it’s taking the fight to the Greens
The government sees an opportunity to regain city seats with targeted policies such as allowing dogs in pubs and extending trading hoursGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline’s journey to Australia was long. Part of the Chinese Hakka minority targeted during Indonesia’s invasion of Timor-…
· Benita Kolovos
John Makai was unresponsive when dragged from a Victoria police van. Just one of many ‘shortcomings’ inquest has heard so far
The 58-year-old died two days later in hospital after being left in a suburban police station cell for five hoursGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMany mistakes were made in the almost eight hours between John Makai’s son spilling a drink in the back of an Uber, and paramedics arriving at a …
· Nino Bucci
‘There’s a lot of silence’: have we created a new ‘Lonely Generation’?
Learning to be one human among many has always been a little lonely and discombobulating. But young people around the world are lonelier than ever. Why?In September, a Reddit user identifying themselves as a 25-year-old man turned to the r/ForeverAlone subreddit with a question: How do you deal with touch starvation…
Former rugby league star once banned by corporate regulator lists $12m estate
The former player is selling his renovated Sydney house with a swimming pool, Calacatta marble kitchen, cinema and wine cellar.
· Kristy Johnson
California school board erupts over sinister device allegedly planted under desk: ‘So sneaky and distrustful’
A bitter California school board feud has erupted into a full-blown spying scandal.
· Erica Andrews
The lucrative illegal trade smuggling Australia's reptiles overseas
Australian reptiles are being targeted by organised crime gangs, with authorities warning that international students can get caught in the middle.
· Alice Angeloni
The key features Australian homes may have in the future
Researchers at Monash University release a report exploring what Australians want from our homes in the future.
· Ahmed Yussuf
Michael McDonald’s long-lost son reveals heartwarming family moments since discovering his dad was Doobie Brothers star
Michael Goessling tells Fox News Digital he had unknowingly paid to see his own father perform in concert twice
· Fox News
‘Satanic’ Christa Pike murder scene still haunts police 31 years later, former chief says: ‘Pure evil’
19-year-old Colleen Slemmer was tortured, mutilated and murdered in Tennessee.
· Fox News
New Tel Aviv exhibition shows never-before-seen private work from six Israeli artists
A new exhibition at Tel Aviv University draws on the private archives of six major Israeli artists, presenting materials never shown before.
· NERIA BARR
Jerusalem Biennale turns trauma and pain into art, healing, and hope
The Jerusalem Biennale showcases 42 exhibitions exploring trauma, memory, spirituality, healing, and the search for hope.
· BARRY DAVIS
Netivei Ayalon Chairman Idan David identified as suspect detained by Lahav 433 on Thursday
As of the time of writing, David is still listed on the Rishon Lezion-headquartered company's website as "Chairman of the Board of Directors."
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah near Nova Festival site despite ban by police, KKL-JNF
The celebration follows a similar event at the site in 2025, which angered the families of October 7 attack victims. As a result, the JNF and police banned such events in 2026.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
In the small things, hope floats
The headlines are full of horror – but in the world in which people actually live, kindness abounds.
· Warwick McFadyen
‘Let’s get back to real food’: Adam Liaw’s new show is a long way from MasterChef
Recipe of the Year is trying to be accessible, relatable and a deliberate antidote to AI. Can the ABC export the format around the world?
· Lenny Ann Low
When a bushfire comes, what happens if the phones go dead?
The Black Summer bushfires cut people off from warnings, rescue and each other when mobile phones failed. How can we stay safe when telecommunications goes dark?
· Rhiannon Stevens
Electrification offers an off-ramp from fossil fuels, but there is a hook
The Iran war is turbocharging global electrification. But experts say the global grid needs to roughly double in size, as infrastructure bottlenecks prevent a clean energy revolution.
· Charlotte King
Steve Reich's infinite loops influenced David Bowie and Radiohead
Minimalist music helped shape everything from Brian Eno's ambient music and electronic sound to Hans Zimmer film scores and Radiohead's atmospheric rock.
· Ria Andriani
I sat down the wife of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Here's what I learnt
Meet Olena Zelenska — the woman behind the man fighting the war against Russia.
· Kathryn Diss
CUNY exec exposed himself, groped worker while driving her home from happy hour: lawsuit
A senior CUNY director has been accused of groping, harassing and exposing his penis to his subordinate -- without facing any consequences, according to a new lawsuit.
· Sonya Gugliara