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Surging drug use has contributed to an epidemic in the Pacific island nation, where one in 60 adults is estimated to be living with the virus.
Zane IrwinFijiAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.
David M. Halbfinger and John IsmayIsrael-Gaza War (2023- )Defense and Military Forces
After a Democratic lawmaker asked a judge to consider whether the move violates a previous court order, center officials clarified that the closure was intended to last seven days.
Julia Jacobs and Zach MontagueUnited States Politics and GovernmentAccidents and Safety
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTravel bans for child support dodgers Tanya Plibersek says the new child support legislation (which my colleague Tom McIlroy brought you a moment ago) will enforce travel bans of child support dodgers – meaning they won’t be able to fly overseas.We got 200 cases where the debt is more than $150,000, we got one case where the debt is more than $2m.The next piece of legislation we introduce will actually have transport or travel bans on people who have, outstanding child support debts of more than $10,000, will be automatically stopped from leaving the country and that is a strong incentive for people to pay.You don’t know that at all. That has been reported and you can’t always believe what you read in the newspapers.I don’t talk about what happened in cabinet but I can say to you that it is a very constr
Martin FarrerAustralia newsAustralian politics
Swarms of news helicopters traverse Southern California to capture its mayhem. Then, one became the story. A pilot and reporter died, as did a person on the ground.
Shawn HublerAviation Accidents, Safety and DisastersHelicopters
President’s criticism comes after Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh announced quarter-percent increase – the first since July 2023Sign up for the US Breaking News emailUS Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023Reader Q&A: how united are the Democrats ahead of the US midterms?Later today, my colleagues and I will be hosting a live Q&A all about how united the Democratic party is ahead of the November midterms.We’ll be digging into who are the Democrats running in the upcoming election and where they stand. Continue reading...
Robert Mackey (now); Shrai Popat, Lucy Campbell and Tom Ambrose (earlier)US newsUS-Israel war on Iran
Rapper, who was dropped from tour after his speech in support of Palestine, challenges Robert Kraft to do the sameMacklemore has announced that he will donate the $1m salary he was paid as an opening act for Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour to organizations working with Palestinian people and relief in Gaza, after being dropped from the tour following backlash to his onstage comments in support of Palestine.The rapper also challenged Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots and prominent donor to Israel who refused to let Macklemore play at his Gillette Stadium outside Boston, to match his donation. Continue reading...
Adrian HortonMacklemoreIsrael-Gaza war
Despite disagreements on Israel, more than a dozen Democratic senators met in Washington with the Michigan Senate nominee and emerged sounding optimistic.
Annie KarniUnited States Politics and GovernmentMidterm Elections (2026)
The photos, provided by active military personnel, show a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged buildings as a result of Iranian strikes.
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
Edward Wong and Dustin VolzUnited States Politics and GovernmentUnited States International Relations
Gen Dan Caine comments at Washington summit come after US revealed it has deployed weapons in spaceAmerican troops need to prepare for combat not only in Earth’s orbit but around the moon, Donald Trump’s top military adviser said on Wednesday, looking ahead to a new frontier in warfare after the US revealed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space.Gen Dan Caine, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, told service members and industry figures at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference outside Washington that the US military should adapt now so it “is prepared to fight, endure and win ... from the seabed to cislunar space”. Continue reading...
Associated PressSpaceUS military
Across four days Manchester United have lost the 199th derby to Manchester City, were told by JJ Gabriel he wants to leave, and have now been knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Brighton.Capitulating after being 2-0 up may be the pick of these dizzying blows, and when Marcus Rashford skated in with the chance to take the tie to 3-3 late on, there was no surprise he hit Jason Steele rather than the net. Continue reading...
Jamie Jackson at Old TraffordCarabao CupManchester United
Pair accused of misappropriating millions in taxpayer dollars as Trump officials target alleged fraud in blue statesFederal law enforcement officers have arrested two employees of California-based homelessness non-profits on corruption charges, alleging that they misappropriated millions in taxpayer dollars.The US justice department has arrested Michael Young, a founder of the Culver City-based nonprofit Home At Last, and Lakiya Malone, an employee of the Los Angeles-based Special Service for Groups. The two are expected to appear in court on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Cecilia NowellLos AngelesCalifornia
Fans heard shouting chants of ‘Jota’ against Al-HilalRonaldo had called for lifetime bans for those supportersThe Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun have been fined nearly £20,000 and given a two-game stadium ban after fans chanted about the late Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota.The Al-Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves, who played with Jota for Wolves and Portugal, was shown gesturing to the sky after audible chants of “Jota” from Al-Taawoun fans could be heard during Saturday’s league game. Continue reading...
Press AssociationSaudi Pro LeagueDiogo Jota
As ties with the U.S. fray, Canada and Europe are pulling closer. But defining a new partnership could prove tricky.
Katrin BennholdCanadaCarney, Mark J
Sunderland’s captain, Granit Xhaka, believes it is not unrealistic to dream about Régis Le Bris’s side travelling all the way to next spring’s Europa League final.It is rarely a good idea to dismiss Xhaka but reaching that showpiece in Frankfurt will necessitate considerably more efficient finishing on his team’s part than proved evident on a highly evocative night on Wearside. Continue reading...
Louise Taylor at the Stadium of LightEuropa LeagueSunderland
The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.
Trump urges lower rates after central bank agrees increase by quarter-percentage point to range of 3.75% to 4%Federal Reserve raises interest rates – liveThe US Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2023 as the central bank continues to fight to tamp down inflation.The Fed’s open market committee voted unanimously to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of 3.75% to 4%. This is the first time the Fed has raised rates since July 2023 and potentially sets Kevin Warsh, the current Fed chair, on a collision course with Donald Trump. Continue reading...
Gaya GuptaFederal ReserveUS economy
A club hero, David Gray ends his time as Hibs head coach not to the sound of euphoria from fans, but to the sound of a support collectively exhaling in relief, writes Tom English.
Billionaire has refused to comply with subpoenas from House oversight committee as part of Epstein inquiryUS politics live – latest updatesThe House of Representatives voted Wednesday to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress over his refusal to comply with subpoenas issued to him by the House oversight committee as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.The action came a day after the committee voted unanimously to recommend that the House hold Black in contempt. Wednesday’s House vote passed under unanimous consent, meaning there was not a formal roll call, but no member objected to the contempt resolution. Continue reading...
Anna BettsJeffrey EpsteinHouse of Representatives