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Australian PM will leave Port Moresby without agreement, sparking a setback for Australia’s strategy to minimise China’s influence among Pacific nationsAnthony Albanese’s strategy of pushing back against China in the Pacific has been dealt another blow, with a major defence treaty with the Papua New Guinea delayed amid concerns about sovereignty.A deal was expected with the former Australian colony this week, but the prime minister is set to leave Port Moresby without signing the so-called Pukpuk mutual defence treaty with his counterpart, James Marape on Wednesday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/17/australia-png-defence-treaty-delayed-anthony-albanese-papua-new-guinea Author : Tom McIlroy Political editor Publish date

Coalition frontbencher tries to move on from party debate over net zero target. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLyons adds spat feeds into Trump’s history of media attacksLyons added more to ABC News this morning, saying:I think all this feeds into President Trump’s sort of war on the media. It was just a perfectly sort of normal thing to do, to ask questions that I don’t think are provocative, I think are fair, are based on research.They were not asked in an abusive fashion. And if we’ve reached the point where

Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm and witness tampering and could face the death penaltyUS politics live – latest updatesUtah state prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting the far right activist Charlie Kirk, on Tuesday with aggravated murder, meaning the 22-year-old could face the death penalty if convicted.Jeff Gray, the top prosecutor in Utah county, said Robinson also ordered his roommate to delete incriminating text messages and stay silent if police questioned him in the aftermath of the Turning Point USA executive director’s killing on 10 September. Continue reading... Source link

FBI director grilled by Senate judiciary committee as he faces criticism for his actions and social media posts throughout the Kirk shooting investigationUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most

Former Democratic vice-presidential nominee’s news comes amid rumors he would seek higher office for 2028Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota and the Democratic vice-presidential nominee last year, announced on Tuesday that he is running for a third term as governor in 2026.The announcement comes after speculation that he could seek higher office in 2028 instead of a third term in the state. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/16/tim-walz-running-minnesota-governor-third-term Author : Rachel Leingang Publish date : 2025-09-16 13:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Company expects consultation process to result in about 600 roles being cut out of 23,000 UK staffBusiness live – latest updatesSky has put 900 roles at risk as the broadcaster continues to reshape its business in the streaming era.The company, which employs about 23,000 staff in the UK, expects the consultation process to result in about 600 roles being cut, with 300 redeployed. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/sep/16/sky-roles-at-risk-us-streaming-services Author : Mark Sweney Publish date : 2025-09-16 11:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Labour MPs talking openly about replacing PM as poll suggests just 26% of Labour members have favourable view of him as party leaderGoogle has said it will invest £5bn in the UK in the next two years to help meet growing demand for artificial intelligence services, in a boost for the government, PA Media reports.Back to the Survation polling of Labour members, and it includes responses to various questions about the Labour deputy leadership. They all suggest Lucy Powell, the former leader of the Commons, should beat Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/sep/16/starmer-cabinet-resignation-paul-ovenden-news-updates-uk-politics-live Author :

Israel Katz appears to have declared a new phase in the Israel Defense Forces’ offensive in the wake of visit by Marco RubioSee all our Israel-Gaza war coverageThe Israeli public broadcaster, Kan, is citing Palestinian reports as saying there are Israeli tanks on the streets of Gaza City.CNN is reporting that Israel has begun a ground incursion into the city, citing two Israeli officials. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/sep/16/israel-gaza-war-israels-defence-minister-says-gaza-is-burning-amid-escalation-in-bombardment-latest-updates Author : Yohannes Lowe (now) and Adam Fulton (earlier) Publish date : 2025-09-16 06:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Sarah Abu Lebdeh yet to enter plea for other charges related to video in which she and a colleague allegedly said they would refuse to treat Israeli patientsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Sydney nurse sacked over her alleged inflammatory rhetoric in an online video is no longer accused of threatening to kill Israeli patients after prosecutors dropped a charge.Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 27, and Ahmad Rashad Nadir, 28, sparked widespread criticism when a video was released of the pair saying they would refuse to treat Israeli patients

Claims every user will be age checked is a ‘scare tactic’, eSafety commissioner says, after announcing upcoming media ban with Anika Wells. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMatt Canavan says landmark climate assessment a ‘cynical attempt to spread fear and panic’Nationals senator Matt Canavan discounted the headlines behind the landmark national climate risk assessment, saying the government had conveniently timed the report while calling the document a “cynical attempt to spread fear and panic among people”.The problem is the headline figures are never as bad as the detailed science that underlies it.

Group of people who crossed Channel by boat understood not to have been on Air France plane after legal challengeThe first flight to France carrying people who crossed the Channel under Keir Starmer’s “one in, one out” deal has not taken place as planned, according to reports.A small group of individuals were removed from an Air France flight on Monday due to travel from Heathrow to Paris after a legal challenge, according to multiple newspaper reports. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/15/first-one-in-one-out-deportation-flight-reportedly-takes-off-without-migrants Author : Nadeem Badshah Publish date : 2025-09-15 22:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

US president says three men were killed in the strike, adding that it occurred in international watersUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump said on Monday that the US military carried out a strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug cartel vessel that had been on its way to the United States.He said three men were killed in the strike, adding that it occurred in international waters. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/15/trump-strike-venezuela-drug-cartel-vessel Author : Reuters Publish date : 2025-09-15 20:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Karen Attiah says she was dropped by newspaper after 11 years for addressing political violence, race and gun controlWashington Post columnist Karen Attiah says she has been fired from the newspaper over social media posts about gun control and race in the aftermath of far right commentator Charlie Kirk’s killing.Attiah, 39, recounted in a Substack post that she had been dropped as a Post columnist after 11 years for “speaking out against political violence, racial double standards, and America’s apathy toward guns”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/sep/15/karen-attiah-fired-washington-post-charlie-kirk Author : Edward Helmore Publish date : 2025-09-15 17:54:00 Copyright for syndicated

Director of strategy Paul Ovenden quits to avoid becoming ‘distraction’ after details of derogatory emails emergeNigel Farage has announced that Danny Kruger has defected to Reform UK from the Tories. Kruger, MP for East Wiltshire, is a leading social conservative, and co-chaired the New Conservatives group in the last parliament with Miriam Cates.Farage said that Kruger would be in charge of preparing the part for government. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/sep/15/keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-labour-reform-tories-uk-politics-live-news-updates Author : Andrew Sparrow Publish date : 2025-09-15 15:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

President vows to ‘federalize’ capital city after mayor says police will not work with Ice in immigration crackdownSecretary of state Marco Rubio will travel to Qatar on Tuesday, the Washington Post is reporting, after holding talks with Benjamin Netanyahu today in Israel.As my colleague Julian Borger writes: “Part of mission on this two-day visit is to convey Donald Trump’s irritation at the Israeli missile strike on Doha that was aimed at Hamas leadership but killed their aides and a Qatari security officer.Common sense dictates that drone technology should be harnessed to scan every elevated structure with a line of sight

Spencer Cox says suspect, who isn’t cooperating with officials, had been ‘radicalized’ and was in relationship with person transitioning from male to femaleThe Utah governor, Spencer Cox, on Sunday told national talkshows that the man suspected of killing Turning Point USA executive director Charlie Kirk was living with and in a relationship with a person “transitioning from male to female” as investigators continue exploring a possible motive in the attack.The Republican politician’s comments came four days after Kirk – a critic of gay and transgender rights – was shot to death from a distance with a rifle during an event

Moscow fails to offer evidence as it claims incident on Saturday was a ‘provocation’ by KyivRomania has summoned the Russian ambassador to protest over the entry of a Russian drone into its airspace during a strike on neighbouring Ukraine over the weekend.Just days after a number of Russian drones were reported crossing into Poland, another one flew into Romania on Saturday, drawing further condemnation from EU leaders. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/sep/15/russia-ukraine-romania-poland-drone-trump-tariffs-europe-live-news-updates Author : Jakub Krupa Publish date : 2025-09-15 07:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Ex-paratrooper accused of killing James Wray and William McKinney, and attempting to murder five othersAn army veteran will stand trial on Monday charged with murder in relation to Bloody Sunday, when the Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 civil rights protesters in Derry in 1972.The former paratrooper, known as Soldier F, is charged with two murders and five attempted murders during a military operation that became a defining event of Northern Ireland’s Troubles. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/15/british-army-veteran-charged-trial-bloody-sunday-murders-northern-ireland Author : Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent Publish date : 2025-09-15 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Polish minister says Moscow sought to gauge reaction without starting war as Romania reports new incursionPoland’s foreign minister has said the Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace was an attempt by the Kremlin to test Nato’s reactions by incremental escalations without prompting a full-scale response, as Romania became the second Nato country to report an incursion in a matter of days and protested to Moscow over what it called an “unacceptable” act.Radosław Sikorski confirmed that while the drones that entered Poland last week were capable of carrying ammunition, they were not loaded with explosives. “Interestingly, they were all duds, which

Tonight’s nominations are led by shows like Severance, The Studio, The Pitt, The White Lotus and AdolescenceUzo Aduba – The Residence Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary Ayo Edebiri – The BearJean Smart – Hacks – WINNER Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/sep/14/emmys-2025-full-list-of-winners Author : Benjamin Lee Publish date : 2025-09-15 00:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Prime minister to attend Papua New Guinea’s golden jubilee celebrations and finalise defence agreement with counterpart James Marape. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGovernment ‘very confident’ Aukus will see subs delivered after extra $12bn for WA shipyardTim Ayres, the minister for science, industry and innovation, said the government remains confident Australia will get nuclear-powered submarines from the US after announcing a $12bn “downpayment” on a shipbuilding facility in WA to prepare for them.I’m very confident that this agreement between Australia and the United States and the United Kingdom will be delivered upon

HB 128, passed in August, allows people with the proper permit to openly carry firearms on college campusesAs authorities at the federal and state levels parse the details of the fatal shooting of far-right activist Charlie Kirk at a university in Utah, a recently passed state bill that allows people with concealed-carry permits to carry firearms openly on college campuses has drawn fresh scrutiny.Utah has allowed for permitless open and concealed carry of weapons since 2021. But before the passage of HB 128, firearms had to be concealed when carried on college campuses. The law allowed people with the proper

Met police say further arrests expected after 24 were detained during ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in LondonPolice are searching for a man who called for Keir Starmer to be killed during Saturday’s “Unite the Kingdom” rally in London, with further arrests expected in the coming days after outbreaks of violence.Scotland Yard estimated that between 110,000 and 150,000 people attended the far-right event, organised by the activist known as Tommy Robinson. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/14/police-seek-man-called-keir-starmer-assassinated-far-right-rally Author : Ben Quinn Publish date : 2025-09-14 16:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

In wildfire-devastated Altadena, a ‘little misfit group’ of diners are supporting struggling business – and each otherOn a Friday evening at El Caporal, a southern California restaurant, the dining room buzzed with chatter. For owner Neddy Morelos, the soundtrack was a welcome contrast to the silence of other nights when employees joked that they could hear a fly flap its wings.For the first time since January, when the Eaton fire bore down on her restaurant on Fair Oaks Avenue, a busy thoroughfare in Altadena, every vaquero-themed banquette was filled with hungry customers. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/14/california-altandena-wildfires Author :

Hatton, known throughout his career as the Hitman, was one of the best known British fighters of his generationThe British former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton, 46, has been found dead at his home.Hatton, known throughout his career as the Hitman, was one of the best-known British fighters of his generation and won several world titles. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/sep/14/ricky-hatton-former-boxing-world-champion-dies Author : Josh Halliday Publish date : 2025-09-14 11:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.