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UK Prime Minister insists team 'united' amid leadership challenge rumours Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
Sir Keir Starmer is denying he authorised unnamed allies to brief the media about a possible leadership challenge, in a move that forced his health minister to publicly deny he was plotting against him.Â
Cambodia and Thailand trade accusations of violence at border Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
Phnom Penh has accused Thai troops of killing a civilian at the border, just days after a peace deal between the two countries was paused by Thailand.
Newly-released Epstein emails allege Trump 'knew about the girls' Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
Mr Trump has denied any involvement in or knowledge of the sex-trafficking activities of his former friend and the White House has accused Democrats of peddling a "fake narrative".Â
Ukraine suspends justice minister amid corruption probe Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
After his suspension from the post of justice minister, Herman Halushchenko said in a Facebook post that he would defend himself in court.
Alleged scam kingpin extradited to China from Thailand Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
The US has accused She Zhijiang of turning a village on the Thailand-Myanmar border into a resort city "custom built for gambling, drug trafficking, prostitution, and scams targeting people around the world".
Trump writes to Israel's president to pardon Netanyahu from corruption charges Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
Donald Trump has taken the extraordinary step of writing to Israel's President Isaac Herzog, calling on him to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu of long-standing corruption charges.
'Fighting for my job': Woolworths executive details 100-hour work week in court claim Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
The executive had a suspected stroke, went temporarily blind and was hospitalised five times after regularly clocking more than 100 hours a week on the job, according to documents filed with the Federal Court.
Abortion legislation voted down in South Australian Parliament Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
A new push to change South Australia's abortion laws to limit terminations after 23 weeks has been voted down in state parliament's Upper House.
New shopping centre could be built on devastated Toombul site Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
Mirvac announces it is selling the site of the Toombul Shopping Centre — devastated by the 2022 Brisbane floods — to a developer who has plans to build a new shopping centre as part of a mixed-use precinct.
With 'reputational vindication' already achieved, Reynolds targets 'financial vindication' Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
Linda Reynolds is suing the Commonwealth and its lawyers over the handling of Brittany Higgins' $2.4 million compensation settlement, yet has removed specific allegations against the former Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus.
Expansion of Perth ferry network gets environmental tick of approval Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
Western Australia's environmental regulator decides not to formally assess plans to expand Perth's ferry services on the Swan River, despite pressure from the public.Â
Liberals pave way to ditch net zero and settle infighting Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
Months of bitter infighting between Liberals over the party's climate policy could be drawing to a close, with MPs paving the way for net zero to be formally abandoned at a shadow ministry meeting on Thursday.
Staff at NT Indigenous school to fight back against 'shock' redundancies Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
Staff at Yipirinya School in Alice Springs say they will fight back after the school's statutory manager announced up to 20 redundancies amid plunging enrolments and a multi-million-dollar debt.
'Cruel' removal of sawfish rostrum likened to trophy hunting rhino horns Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
A video showing a critically endangered sawfish lying dead on a beach with its saw removed is described as "cruel" and "trophy hunting".
State-wide warning after medical scan bungle at Caboolture Hospital Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
Authorities fear some patients involved in a medical imaging bungle have suffered long-term or permanent harm due to delays in receiving scan results and follow-up care.
Seven Sisters star cluster has thousands of 'siblings' across the sky Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
Astronomers have discovered the famous Seven Sisters or Pleiades star cluster, which is featured in many Aboriginal songlines, is surrounded by a huge, hidden stellar family.
Tasmanian landlords can't have a 'no pets' rule anymore. Here's how it works Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
Under the updated legislation, landlords now need a "reasonable" rationale to say no to a tenant having pets — and that reasonableness can only be decided by an independent tribunal.
Victorian mayor caught drink driving and speeding in mayoral vehicle Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
Macedon Ranges Mayor Dominic Bonanno says he has been caught speeding and drink driving in his mayoral vehicle.
Bagpipe world record broken in Melbourne Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
The biggest ever ensemble of bagpipers gathered in Melbourne's Fed Square to play tribute to AC/DC, smashing a world record.
Eddie Murphy conquered Hollywood without ever revealing his true self Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025
Eddie Murphy has taken on many characters throughout his career, sometimes even within the same film. But a new documentary explores the "real Eddie Murphy" — someone the actor and comedian says few people actually know.
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Starmer says he 'never authorised' attacks on ministers after leadership row Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the prime minister of running a "toxic" Downing Street. Henry Zeffman: Efforts to shore up Starmer's leadership may have backfired Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 Briefings aimed at seeing off leadership plots may have left the PM more vulnerable, some in Labour fear. Italy investigates claims that tourists paid to shoot at civilians in Bosnian war Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 Italians and others are alleged to have paid large sums to fire at Bosnians risking their lives in besieged Sarajevo. Youth detention guard 'possibly most prolific sex offender in British history' Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 An inquiry catalogues missed opportunities to stop abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre. Driving test rules to change and military examiners brought in to cut backlog Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 The Transport Secretary has announced new measures to tackle the continuing backlog of driving tests. Victims' commissioner Baroness Newlove dies, aged 63 Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 Baroness Helen Newlove has been remembered as a commissioner who stood up for all victims. Streeting accuses doctors' union of acting 'like cartel' ahead of latest strike Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 The health secretary launches strongest criticism yet of the union ahead of Friday's strike by resident doctors. Major corruption scandal engulfs top Zelensky allies Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 The Ukrainian president has called for the justice and energy ministers to be removed from their posts. Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian warehouse and land as West Bank attacks surge Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 Several Palestinians were also injured when settlers launched arson attacks targeting an industrial area, a Bedouin village, and farmland east of Tulkarm. New consoles used to come out every five years – so where's the PlayStation 6? Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 On the fifth anniversary of the PlayStation 5, the firm says its focus remains on its current console. Adele to make acting debut in Tom Ford film Cry to Heaven Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 The music superstar will appear in Cry to Heaven, the next movie by former fashion designer Tom Ford. Why the shake-up of school inspections risks causing new problems Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 Ofsted's new 'traffic light' rating system comes into force this week - does this mark meaningful change or, as one expert puts it, 'high level tinkering'? Fifty-year mortgages and $2,000 cheques: What's behind Trump's affordability drive? Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 The US president is increasingly focusing on affordability amid growing public pessimism on the economy. Northern Lights set to dazzle UK once again tonight - here's how to see them Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 The Northern Lights have been shining over the UK and there is another chance to see them Wednesday as Elizabeth Rizzini and Helen Willetts explain.
From YouTube team to the Prem: Ndiaye's unusual run to the top Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 The French-born footballer did not have an easy run on his way to the top, with numerous clubs rejecting him. Why Scotland's teachers want 90 minutes back Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 Scotland's teachers are preparing to vote on industrial action over workload and time spent in front of pupils. Global girl group Katseye have received 'thousands' of death threats Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 The band, nominated for best new act at the Grammys, discuss the "jarring" hatred they've received. PM says BBC must 'put house in order' over mistakes Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 Sir Keir Starmer says it "must uphold the highest standards" but supports "a strong, independent BBC". Danish man given suspended sentence for sharing nude film scenes on Reddit Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 Police said the man shared 347 clips of naked actors on the social media site, which were viewed 4.2 million times. Thousands of NHS England staff to lose jobs after Treasury approves £1bn pay-off deal Posted on Wednesday November 12, 2025 The compromise deal would allow the NHS to overspend this year.
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