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EU urges US to reconsider visa denial to Palestinian UN assembly delegation Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The Trump administration also denied visas for the Palestinian delegation last year, forcing leader Mahmoud Abbas to address the body of global leadership by video.
Russia reports cyber attacks on voting system during parliamentary election Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Russian authorities have reported multiple attacks on voting systems and communication lines across the country, as Russians head to the polls in a three-day parliamentary election.
Roosters power into prelim as Sharks insist they are not in rebuild mode Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
A dominant second-half showing has seen the Sydney Roosters defeat Cronulla-Sutherland 46-10 to progress to a preliminary final clash with the Dolphins next weekend.
Broncos blitz Knights to set up derby preliminary final Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The Broncos keep their NRLW premiership defence alive following a dominant 40-16 win over the Knights in Brisbane.
'Western values' and 'national pride' underpin Coalition's education reform plans Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The Coalition's proposed education overhaul also includes plans to fast-track teaching accreditation and possibly create pathways for military veterans to help tackle classroom discipline issues.
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Mother charged over hidden recording device in son's clothing Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
A Gippsland mother has been charged by police after sewing a recording device into her non-verbal son's school clothes.
Victorian Greens MP Tim Read dies aged 64 Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Health promotion campaigner and Victorian Greens MP Tim Read has died after a high-profile battle with cancer.
Demons claim top spot as Cats maintain winning ways Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Melbourne keeps its perfect start to the AFLW season intact, while Geelong storms home to claim its fifth straight victory.
Family winched to safety in 'highly complex' Whitsundays yacht rescue Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
A family of four, including two children, have been rescued by helicopter after their yacht became stuck on a reef in the Whitsundays.
Hawks fans throw bottles at umpires after 'bravest decision' in prelim Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Hawthorn fans are condemned for their behaviour after the siren following a heart-stopping preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions at the MCG.
Greg O'Neill identified as fatal shark attack victim Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The family of a 63-year-old man who was fatally attacked by a shark yesterday has paid tribute to him, describing him as a devoted family man and ocean lover.
Alex de Minaur dines out on home cooking as tricky year winds down Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
After a long and winding road to Brisbane in 2026, Alex de Minaur rides a partisan home crowd to an impressive victory in the first rubber of Australia's Davis Cup tie against Poland.
Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The hacks occurred during a cybersecurity test conducted by an independent evaluation company.
Woman charged after police intercept drug importation bound for Mildura Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Victoria Police arrest and charge a woman in Mildura after an illegal drug importation is intercepted at Melbourne Airport.
Teenage girls arrested after brawl at Melbourne shopping centre Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Four girls and an 18-year-old woman were arrested following a brawl at Northland Shopping Centre on Friday night.
NSW Liberals pledge to scrap gun buyback amid election countdown Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The New South Wales Liberals have pledged to freeze the state's buyback of guns and scrap ownership limits for farmers, if elected next year.
Fired lawyer Melat Kiros represents change sweeping US Democratic Party Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The rise of the progressive left has sparked a civil war among US Democrats as the party fights over its future direction ahead of November's midterms battle with Donald Trump's Republicans.
Here's how to safely intervene when a loved one is experiencing DV Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Molly Ticehurst's friends didn't think domestic, family and sexual violence could impact them. Here's what they wished they'd known before their best friend was murdered.
Aussie teen revving to take on world's best in sim racing championships Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Once a niche hobby for hardcore gamers, simulator racing is giving people around the world a chance to compete and make a living in motorsport.
Police say two sheep dead after Canberra property invaders injured flock Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Police are asking for help from the public after multiple sheep at a Canberra property were rounded up and injured. One of the sheep died from its injuries and another had to be euthanased.
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Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control' Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory. Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Lib Dem leader Ed Davey claimed the party was aiming to beat its 2024 record of 72 MPs in any snap election. Journalists report being denied White House access after Trump bans some outlets Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported. Watch: Earl Spencer says he is telling the truth about a phone call with Charles after Diana's death Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book. Smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 The King Khalid International Airport incident caused hours of flight disruptions and comes amid an escalating conflict with Houthi rebels in Yemen. 'How many more bodies?' Grief and fear in South Africa as nine women found dead in two months Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women. Bitter row over Diana book brings back unhappy times for royals Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then-Princess of Wales' death. When a cherished tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe. Daisy Edgar-Jones: I try and bury my emotion when it comes to love Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 In real life the actress says she is just like the character she's playing in Sense and Sensibility. I found my partner at an Irish matchmaking festival - now I want others to do the same Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival. From 'fusty' to fashionable - is it cool to wear M&S clothes now? Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing. Shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia as victim named Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Greg O'Neill "loved the ocean", his family say, as police boats and helicopters patrol Perth's beaches in search of his body and the shark that attacked him. Michael Marra announced as new Scottish Labour leader Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Anas Sarwar's replacement has been announced as the MSP for the North East region. Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Social media users say an image from the brand's Instagram account resembled a KKK hood and hanging. Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea. Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times. A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge. Temperatures could peak at 26C as summerlike warmth returns next week Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 After a changeable week, drier and warmer conditions will dominate for some next week, but with little rain for those who need it. AI not a threat to films, say Shaun the Sheep creators Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 The Bristol-based institution have released the third feature film in the Shaun the Sheep franchise. Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine Posted on Monday September 14, 2026 It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.
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