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Alan Jones corresponded with 13-year-old who asked for financial help, court hears
Radio host took teenager to lunch, had him visit his apartment, and told him to keep some conversations secret, court hearsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlan Jones corresponded extensively with a 13-year-old who had written to him asking for financial help, showering the teenager with praise and asking him to keep some secrets from his mother.The teenager, known as complainant A, posted a letter to Jones after his father left and his single mother was struggling financially, the court heard on the first day of evidence given by complainant A in a closed court. Continue reading...
Iran-Backed Houthis Say They Attacked Riyadh Airport, Aramco Refinery
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen said Monday they had struck the international airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh, an Aramco refinery and sites across the kingdom's south.
Angus Taylor vows biggest cut to migration in Australia’s history, slashing 650,000 temporary visas
Opposition leader says Coalition would reduce net overseas migration to 100,000 for two years Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAngus Taylor says a Coalition government would reduce net overseas migration to 100,000 for two years, calling the plan “the biggest cut to immigration in the history” of Australia.Following moves by One Nation and Labor to capitalise on growing anti-migration sentiment, the opposition leader announced plans by the Liberals and Nationals on Tuesday, promising net overseas migration rates of 130,000 in the third year and 160,000 in the fourth.Tougher screening of visa applicants.Revising the temporary skilled priority list.Establishing a strike force to clear the backlog of skilled construction applications to address workforce shortages.Doubling the talent and innovation allocation to 7,000 places, through a new Aukus and Five Eyes visa.Linking each student visa to the enrolling institution.Introducing a new agriculture visa from 2030.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
Judith Lucy announces breast cancer diagnosis: ‘I’m in shock, but I’m OK’
Comedian reveals cancer in a joke-packed video, saying she will undergo a double mastectomy and ‘I’ll be keeping you abreast of everything, Australia’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailComedian and actor Judith Lucy has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.In a video shared to Instagram on Tuesday afternoon, the 58-year-old said she had “a little, not-so-fun update” to share.Sign up for our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Sunday morning Continue reading...
Trump Offers Help To Russia After Suspected Plague Death, Quarantines
A laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia fell ill and died in undisclosed circumstances, prompting authorities to quarantine dozens of people.
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial shown CCTV of accused’s movements across Sydney after alleged double murder
Former NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to February 2024 murders of Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJurors have seen how dozens of CCTV cameras tracked Beau Lamarre-Condon’s movements across Sydney well into the night after he allegedly murdered his former partner.The 31-year-old former senior constable has pleaded not guilty to the murders of Jesse Baird and the 26-year-old’s new partner, Luke Davies, saying they were killed in two separate violent struggles. Continue reading...
Australian Army soldier killed and five others injured in training exercise in the Northern Territory
Defence confirmed the fatality occurred on Monday at the Mount Bundey training area, with next of kin informedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian soldier has died and five others were injured in a training accident at a facility outside Darwin yesterday, according to the defence department.The department on Tuesday morning released a statement confirming the incident, which occurred at the Mount Bundey training area, around 100km south-east of Darwin in the Northern Territory. Continue reading...
For First Time, Pakistan To Deploy Troops To Aide Saudi-Backed Yemen Forces
Turkey and Pakistan will undertake a "rapid deployment" of troops to Saudi Arabia as part of a new mutual defence alliance, the three countries said Monday, as the Gulf kingdom faces escalating attacks from Yemen's Houthis.
"Rohan" Carved On Minor's Chest: Indian Man Behind Global Paedophile Ring
The case first came into light in 2020, as part of an initiative by the US National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children to combat child sexual abuse. The organisation discovered online images of a 12-year-old girl with her chest exposed.
Ex-Prince Andrew Seeks To Quash Search Warrants In Epstein Case
The force arrested the Andrew on his 66th birthday on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
'Attacked Thrice After Talks': Iran President Says US Dialogue 'Pointless'
The Middle East war was started in late February by the US and Israel when they launched a wave of surprise attacks on Iran, even as Washington and Tehran were in the midst of negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme.
US Approves $1 Billion Weapons Sale To UAE As Gulf Faces Iran Drone Threat
The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System converts unguided rockets into precision munitions that can be employed for purposes including shooting down drones, thereby avoiding the use of costly missiles to shoot down comparatively cheap aircraft.
