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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling for unity as his country prepares for the return of the last hostages still alive in Gaza. There are believed to be 20 of them. In Gaza, aid trucks are rolling into the devastated territory with Israel set to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Tony...
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By the time President Trump boarded Air Force One on Monday evening, his diplomatic blitz had spanned 12 hours on the ground in two countries. In Egypt, he huddled with heads of state and diplomats from three dozen countries to flesh out the finer points of the Israel-Hamas peace deal. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
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Oman's Tax Authority has introduced a three-point plan to eliminate double taxation on UAE imports, effective October 13, 2025. This clarification allows Omani businesses to zero-rate UAE imports, recover mistakenly paid VAT via credit notes, or claim direct refunds from the UAE FTA, streamlining cross-border trade.
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Long-awaited reunions unfolded as Israel welcomed back its last remaining hostages held by Hamas for over two years, since October 7 attack. Simultaneously, Palestinians celebrated the release of nearly 2,000 prisoners under a Gaza ceasefire deal. These dual moments of relief and hope marked a significant milestone amid the ongoing regional...
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UAE Economy Minister Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri has denounced deepfake videos falsely portraying him endorsing investment schemes, calling them dangerous and entirely fabricated. Speaking at Gitex Global 2025, he urged the public to trust only official sources and highlighted the urgent need for AI-driven deepfake detection tools to protect digital...
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A trio of scientists — two of them American and one Japanese — have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance, a mechanism by which the body helps prevent itself from attacking its own tissues instead of foreign invaders
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Three scientists shared the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their work developing a new form of molecular architecture."Through the development of metal-organic frameworks, the laureates have provided chemists with new opportunities for solving some of the challenges we face,” the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said
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Shoppers hunt for deals as grocery prices rise, particularly for chocolate, fresh meat and coffeeBusiness live – latest updatesTesco has grabbed a bigger slice of Britons' supermarket shopping, as it stepped up sales and market share, while its rival Asda continued to struggle amid rising grocery inflation.The UK's biggest supermarket increased...
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Daniel Evans says young drama graduates who learned voice work online missed out on the physical presence of theatre trainingYoung actors who trained at drama school during the pandemic are struggling to project their voices and lack rangebecause they were denied the crucial "experience of full vocal and physical presence” within a theatre, the...
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Unemployment rate rises slightly to 4.8% but ONS says falls in and payroll numbers and vacancies are levelling offYoung people are biggest victims of UK's fragile jobs marketBusiness live – latest updatesBritain's employment market has shown signs of stabilising after a sharp rise in job losses earlier this year blamed on tax rises introduced by...
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Firms too scared to take a chance on youngsters when taxes and minimum wages are higher, expert saysUK labour market shows signs of stabilising after job lossesBusiness live – latest updatesSo much about the UK jobs market is influenced by Rachel Reeves. Without overdoing the blame, say many experts, the chancellor's tough budget last year and...
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PM due to give statement on Middle East and India trip but opposition MPs likely to try to ask about claims of government interference in China case Parents who turn to TikTok influencers and Instagram gurus for advice on everything from potty training to childhood vaccination are at risk of falling victim to misleading and poor quality...
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Keir Starmer is considering Aadhaar as model for UK, but detractors warn of 'digital coercion' and security breachesIt is often difficult for people in India to remember life before Aadhaar. The digital biometric ID, allegedly available for every Indian citizen, was only introduced 15 years ago but its presence in daily life is ubiquitous.Indians...
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Counter-terror laws must not place unnecessary limits on 'fundamental rights', Michael O'Flaherty tells Shabana MahmoodEurope's most senior human rights official has called on Shabana Mahmood to review UK protest laws after mass arrests over the ban on Palestine Action.Michael O'Flaherty, the Council of Europe commissioner for human rights, said...
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UK and French organisations file legal challenge against July agreement to swap asylum seekersFifteen French and UK human rights organisations are calling for the suspension of the controversial "one in, one out” treaty in a legal challenge that has been launched in France.The deal, signed by the UK and France in July, involves one asylum seeker...
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Counter-terror laws being 'weaponised' against pro-Palestine groups in UK, US, France and Germany, says FIDHThe right to protest has come under sustained attack in the west, according to a report highlighting the growing criminalisation of pro-Palestinian demonstrations.The study by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) pays...
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Thorny questions such as whether Hamas will disarm and who will govern Gaza are still to be answered, highlighting fragility of truceIsraelis and Palestinians celebrate as truce brings hope of 'era of peace'Israel's military said it opened fire on Tuesday to remove a threat posed by several suspects who approached Israeli forces operating in the...
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Ukrainian leader expresses hope for progress amid Trump's Gaza deal, saying 'it brings more hope for peace in other regions'A national strike over a government savings plan has grounded flights and disrupted public transport in Belgium on Tuesday, with tens of thousands expected to join a demonstration in Brussels.Brussels airport – Belgium's...
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Pink Pony Club, a song by Chappell Roan inspired by The Abbey gay bar in West Hollywood, was the inspiration for new Oxford Street clubFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Sydney nightclub whose name was inspired by a lesbian artist despite "predominantly” targeting gay...
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Station leader Andy Warton says isolation takes getting used to, but a 'profound adventure' with auroras, penguins and icebergs awaitsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFew people witness the otherworldly seasonal transformation of Antarctica, but a small group of Australians experience it first-hand. From the complete...
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Richard Marles says investigation under way into how the prime minister and other senior government staff's phone numbers appeared in databasesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFederal police are scrambling to assist politicians after the private phone numbers of Anthony...
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Andry Rajoelina does not announce resignation in speech broadcast on social media after military rebellionMadagascar's president, Andry Rajoelina, said he had fled the country in fear for his life after a military rebellion but did not announce his resignation in a speech broadcast on social media late on Monday from an undisclosed location.The...
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Dubai is set to launch the 17-kilometer Dubai Loop, an underground electric transit system by Elon Musk's Boring Company, in 2026. This innovative project aims to transport 20,000 passengers per hour at speeds up to 160 km/h, offering a sustainable solution to the city's traffic congestion and heat.
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In 2025, the UAE has emerged as a top destination for wealthy Indians seeking residency abroad, with its Golden Visa now the second-most enquired program after Australia's. Driven by proximity, tax perks, and policy flexibility, Dubai is overtaking traditional Western options, reflecting a shift in migration priorities from prestige to practicality...
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The UAE, in partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi, has successfully demonstrated the Middle East's first 6G Terahertz pilot, achieving 145 Gbps. This groundbreaking trial, led by e& UAE, showcases ultra-high-capacity, low-latency connectivity for advanced applications and signals a significant leap in the region's digital future.
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University of Sydney and two academics facing racial discrimination case after colleagues accuse them of racist hate speechFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA lawyer acting for two University of Sydney academics accused of racist hate speech has argued that the...
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This blog is now closedConflating criticism of Israel with hatred of Jews 'quite audacious', lawyer for Sydney academics tells courtGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe acting prime minister, Richard Marles, has echoed Penny Wong in crediting Donald Trump with securing the release of all remaining Israeli hostages from...
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Observers and opposition says prosecution of Riek Machar for crimes in relation to attack by rebel militia puts peace deal at riskSouth Sudan's opposition and observers have warned that the prosecution of the country's suspended vice-president, Riek Machar, risks jeopardising a peace agreement that ended a devastating civil war and plunging the...
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In today's newsletter: Wild celebrations on both sides – but prospects for an enduring peace rest on compromises that appear difficult to reachGood morning. The last 20 living Israeli hostages in Gaza were freed yesterday, after more than two years in captivity. Meanwhile, huge crowds in Ramallah greeted some of the 2,000 Palestinians – 1,700...
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CEO Tim Hickey and chief operating officer Nishad Alani both step down, with childcare group saying it is committed to safe careFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo executives at the scandal-plagued childcare chain Affinity Education Group have resigned.The moves come...
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In speech to Israeli Knesset hours after hostages released, US president spoke of 'historic dawn of new Middle East'Donald Trump has vowed to use the power of his presidency to ensure that Israel recognises it has achieved "all that it can by force of arms”, and begin an age of cooperation in the Middle East that may ultimately extend as far as...
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Institution was only university not granted extra places after seeking additional enrolment allocation from federal governmentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe University of Sydney will not be able to increase its international student enrolments next year under the...
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Controversial law change that forced councils to put the fate of Māori wards to a public vote saw 25 vote to disestablish the guaranteed seatsThe number of guaranteed seats for Māori representatives on New Zealand councils will be slashed by more than half, following a controversial law change that forced local governments to put the fate of...
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James, who denies wrongdoing, did not name Trump in her speech but said "powerful voices” were trying to "weaponise justice for political gain.” She added: "I will not bow. I will not break. I will not bend. I won't give up, and I won't give in.”
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US President Donald Trump highlighted the Abraham Accords during his Middle East visit, aiming to broaden Israel's diplomatic ties with Arab nations. The accords, named after a patriarch revered by three major faiths, underscore a shared heritage that has historically fueled conflict but now symbolizes unity. This initiative navigates the enduring...
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South Australian commissioner says police leaving 'no stone unturned' in effort to recover body of four-year-old who went missing in late SeptemberFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe family of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont are "stoic” but traumatised, police say,...
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The sister-in-law of former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney, Carrie Elizabeth Romney, has died at the age of 64. Her body was discovered in a Los Angeles parking lot after she reportedly fell or jumped from the structure. The cause of death is currently listed as deferred, pending further investigation. The family has requested privacy during...
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Eric Trump lauded his father's leadership, stating Donald Trump has transformed from serving French fries a year ago to "saving the world" by brokering a landmark Gaza peace deal. He highlighted the President's role in achieving a ceasefire, hostage exchange, and bringing peace to the Middle East, earning global praise and Nobel Peace Prize...
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While many Israelis celebrate the release of hostages and family reunions, others continue to endure pain as they await the return of loved ones' remains who were killed inside Gaza. The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose body was recovered in August, 2024, discuss the feelings of the families who are still waiting and share their thoughts on...
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Opposition's plan announced as state parliament's lower house begins debate on landmark treaty billFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian Coalition has announced that if elected in 2026 it will scrap Australia's first formal statewide treaty agreement with First...
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