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US Conducts Fresh Strikes Against Iran, Cites Attacks On Ships
The United States launched new strikes against Iran on Wednesday in a bid to curb Tehran's ability to target shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said.
US Court Approves Elon Musk's Settlement With Regulators In Twitter Probe
A federal judge on Wednesday approved the US Securities and Exchange Commission's settlement with Elon Musk over his purchase of Twitter shares.
Australia news live: ‘very serious perception’ in Jewish community that ABC’s Middle East reporting creates negative impression of Israel, Jillian Segal says
Meanwhile SA police say a small number of calls to triple-zero are failing to connect after Telstra’s Wednesday outages. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe ABC issued a statement last night in which it rejected claims “that its journalism has contributed to antisemitism or social division”.It comes ahead of appearances today by senior executives from the corporation and SBS executives at the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion.The ABC reporting has consistently centred on the experiences of Jewish Australians while providing context regarding broader social and political issues. Continue reading...
US To Remove Syria From Terror Blacklist In Move To Boost Ties With Al-Sharaa
The United States said Wednesday it will delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, a decades-old designation that severely impeded investment, in a new vote of confidence in leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Platner calls sexual assault allegations ‘all false’ as he drops out of Senate race; Maine Democrats to choose new nominee - live
Democratic nominee releases 11-minute video statement claiming allegations had been made to drive him from the raceGraham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegationSign up for the Breaking News US emailDuring a bilateral meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Nato summit in Ankara, Donald Trump was asked about Iran, and he repeated his earlier criticism.On Wednesday, while speaking to reporters alongside Mark Rutte, the Nato secretary general, Trump said that memorandum of understanding signed last month by the US and Iran is “over”, in the wake of the latest strikes. Continue reading...
Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
Democratic nominee, dogged by controversy since entering contest, says ‘for the movement to continue, it can’t be me’Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assaultGraham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, is suspending his campaign following sexual assault allegations.Platner announced his decision in an 11-minute video posted to social media on Wednesday evening, in which he angrily accused the Democratic establishment and corporate media of “using these allegations to take away all of the things we need to run a campaign”. Continue reading...
UN Experts Condemn Life Sentence For Baloch Political Activist In Pakistan
UN experts expressed deep concern over what they described as an unfair trial and the misuse of terrorism-related charges against Dr Mahrang Baloch, a leading advocate for the rights of Pakistan's minority Baloch community
In US' Major H-1B Fraud Probe, Trump Official's Cognizant Mention
Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito said officials have already issued multiple subpoenas as part of the large-scale probe into suspected labour trafficking and abuse of foreign worker programmes.
Democrats accuse Graham Platner of trying to put ‘thumb on the scale’ of process to replace him
Frustration mounts that Maine nominee has not withdrawn over sexual assault claim as Trump says Platner ‘in a bind’Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailGraham Platner, the embattled Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, has been accused of trying to influence the process of picking his replacement as frustration mounts that he has not yet withdrawn from the race.Platner has publicly said he is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” after an allegation of sexual assault, which he denied, was published on Monday. Continue reading...
Signing In Versailles To "It's Over": Timeline Of Fragile Iran-US Deal
By Wednesday, US President Donald Trump signalled there was little hope of reviving the agreement, saying the ceasefire was effectively "over".
In Talks, Myanmar Assures Its Land Will Not Be Used For Action Against India
An important assurance given by the country to India is that no action will be undertaken against the interests of India from Myanmar territory.
Pet prescriptions could be capped at £21 under proposed vet sector reforms
Ministers also considering licence requirement and regulator to try to cut bills and increase choice UK vets may have to have a licence and cap prescriptions for pet medicine at £21 under plans being considered by the government.Ministers are also considering establishing a regulator for the veterinary sector, including inspections, a mandatory licensing system and published compliance reports to improve accountability and choice. Every vet practice could need an official operating licence – similar to GP surgeries and care homes – under proposals in a white paper. Continue reading...
