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Josie Scott, who has played in the Australian heavy metal band with her brother Kim for 40 years, writes to fans: 'I've decided to embrace, rather than endure, who I am'Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe guitarist and vocalist in Australian heavy metal band the Mark of Cain has come out as a trans woman, writing that seeing younger...
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Shortest rate-cutting cycle in the RBA's modern history ends after unexpected jump in inflation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank has hiked rates for the first time in over two years, with mortgage holders to bear the brunt of dealing with an unexpected...
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Broader investigation under way into police handling of allegations against 37-year-old, who has still not been foundFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWarning: This article contains references to Indigenous Australians who have diedJulian Ingram was convicted of grabbing...
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Follow today's news liveRBA interest rates decision: Reserve Bank increases cash rate to 3.85% in blow to mortgage holdersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal politicians have joked they need "divine intervention” at a church service before parliament resumes today.Federal parliamentarians are attending the...
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Dubai's RTA is hosting its 82nd online auction for 300 premium vehicle number plates starting February 9, 2026. Residents can bid on unique 2- to 5-digit combinations, reflecting the city's car culture and personal expression. Registration has opened. These plates are highly sought after, often fetching millions, symbolising status and potential...
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Teen swims 4km to sound alarm, which led to the rescue of his familyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 13-year-old boy has saved his mother and two younger siblings by swimming for four hours in fading light and rough conditions, after they were swept out to sea in...
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Residents living near Cadia goldmine in central western NSW allege in court filings that dust containing heavy metals has contaminated the water supplyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastResidents of a small regional community near Orange in New South Wales have filed an...
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In the town of O’Smach, along Cambodia’s northern border with Thailand, stands a compound of abandoned buildings that were battered by shelling during recent weeks of armed clashes.The site, now occupied by Thai troops, had served as one of Cambodia’s notorious scam centers, according to Thai officials.A six-story building, shown to...
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Exclusive: One Nation leader gifted the flight from company of Australia's richest person last year, but did not declare in line with parliamentary rulesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation senator, Pauline Hanson, has failed to declare another flight received...
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Khaby Lame's nearly $1 billion deal is an all-stock agreement with Rich Sparkle Holdings, not a cash payout. The deal makes him a major shareholder and includes plans for an AI digital version of him. Despite online rumors, he has not retired and did not receive upfront cash.
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Piers Morgan condemned Candace Owens and Bassem Youssef after comments about Erika Kirk sparked backlash online. The remarks followed a podcast discussion that questioned her behavior during a leaked Zoom call. Morgan called the jokes cruel and unsupported by facts. He continues to challenge Owens to prove her claims or publicly retract them.
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Online streamer Nicholas J. Fuentes saw his Kick partnership abruptly revoked just days after approval, sparking concerns over the platform's opaque policies. Despite boasting significant viewership, Fuentes received no explanation for the sudden termination. This incident highlights a pattern of inconsistent decisions on emerging platforms,...
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The wave of attacks saw around a dozen participants ranging from 60-year-old Hatam Naz Sumalani to 70-year-old Nako Fazal Baloch who blew themselves up at different locations during the violence. But by trading classrooms and social media feeds for the frontlines, Mengal and Baloch have signalled a deepening crisis within the province.
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CEO Alex Karp hails 'iconic' financial results despite criticism over contracts with ICE and homeland securityPalantir celebrated its latest financial results on Monday, as the tech company blew past Wall Street expectations and continues to prop up the Trump administration's push to deport immigrants.Palantir has secured millions of dollars in...
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Abbas Araghchi suggests negotiations could begin imminently as Trump warns 'bad things would happen' if no solution agreedIran's top diplomat has said the government is ready for negotiations with the US as the two countries reportedly prepared to send top envoys to Istanbul for high-stakes talks on the Iranian nuclear programme later this week.As...
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Major sticking point in negotiations is the status of the three former frontbenchers who voted against Labor's hate speech lawsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe three National senators who defied the shadow cabinet to oppose Labor's hate speech laws would be forced...
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Numbers Israel permitted to enter Egypt after reopening border were far lower than expected following delaysA small number of sick and wounded Palestinians have begun crossing into Egypt to seek medical treatment after Israel permitted a limited reopening of the Palestinian territory's Rafah border post as fragile diplomatic efforts to stabilise...
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A Stanford student's essay alleging undergraduates falsely claim Jain identity to bypass mandatory meal plans has sparked debate. The claim, based on anecdotal evidence, suggests students exploit religious exemptions to redirect dining funds. This controversy highlights broader student frustration with expensive, inflexible campus dining and the...
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The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), which is headquartered at McLeod Ganj in Dharamshala, said the award is a profound honour for Tibetan society. Although the Grammy spread cheer in this hill town, celebrations are on hold as the Dalai Lama is in Karnataka. American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright received the award on his behalf.
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Newly released DOJ documents reveal an email from Sarah Ferguson seemingly congratulating Jeffrey Epstein on a "baby boy,” suggesting he may have had a secret child, though this remains unverified. The files also show Ferguson's frustration over Epst'ein using her to access Prince Andrew, reveal Andrew's continued contact with Epstein until 2017,...
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Labor can afford a few moments of glee now, but spending, emissions, AI and Aukus are just some of the challenges on the road to the next electionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor MPs could hardly contain their delight on Monday. Even before today's start of...
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Move from Claudia Sheinbaum comes after Trump signed an order threatening tariffs on countries that sell oil to CubaMexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged to send humanitarian aid this week to Cuba and said Mexico was "exploring all diplomatic avenues to be able to send fuel to the Cuban people,” despite efforts from Washington to cut...
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Jim Ambrose was raised as a girl after doctors surgically altered his intersex body at birth without his consent. Discovering the truth at 19 reframed his entire life, exposing medical harm, secrecy, and lost autonomy. His story explores identity, anger, healing, and the lasting impact of irreversible decisions made for children.
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Hasan Piker, also known as HasanAbi, has returned to Twitch after a three-day suspension, reduced from seven days following an appeal. While Twitch hasn't officially confirmed the reason, reports suggest it stemmed from his use of the phrase "Zionist-pigs." During his ban, Piker continued streaming on YouTube, attracting significant viewership and...
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Bernardi served under Liberal leaders including Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott before leaving the party to launch Australian ConservativesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer Liberal senator Cory Bernardi is the latest conservative politician to join One Nation as...
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PM Sébastien Lecornu pushes budget through using constitutional powers that avoided vote in parliamentFrance has finally passed a budget for this year after the minority government survived a series of no-confidence votes in a long-running political saga that has unsettled debt markets and alarmed the country's European partners.The prime...
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Data shows Boele – who won seat by only 26 votes – received almost $700,000 in donations from Climate 200Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNicolette Boele spent $2.26m to claim a nail-biting victory in the Sydney seat of Bradfield, making her 26-vote win the most...
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There are factors beside inflation that the board needs to consider, most notably the labour marketFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank is overwhelmingly expected to hike rates at its first policy meeting of the year – but should it?There's a powerful...
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Trump supporter Júnior Pena falsely claimed migrants being rounded up, including Brazilians, were 'all crooks'A rightwing Brazilian influencer who claimed Donald Trump's immigration crackdown targeted only "crooks” has been arrested by ICE agents in New Jersey.Júnior Pena, whose full name is Eustáquio da Silva Pena Júnior, declared his...
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This live blog is now closed. You can read the latest full report here:Sick and wounded Palestinians enter Egypt after Israel reopens Rafah crossingMore than 400 European former top diplomats and officials have urged the EU to increase pressure on Israel to end "excesses and unremitting violations of international law” over Gaza and the West...
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