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Ryan Routh, 59, has been found guilty of attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump during a golf game in Florida last year. The incident happened on September 15, 2024, at Trump’s golf club in West Palm…
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has declared he will not break election promises despite mounting pressure from mining companies who claim “unsustainable” coal royalties are forcing job cuts. Delivering his first…
A New South Wales (NSW) police officer has been charged with allegedly assaulting a protester at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Sydney earlier this year. Hannah Thomas, a former Greens party candidate, alleges she…
Australia has officially recognised the State of Palestine as an independent and sovereign nation, in a historic announcement made on Sunday, 21 September 2025. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the decision…
Rayon Sports lost 1-0 to Singida Black Stars FC in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup 2025 preliminary round, played on Saturday evening, September 20, at Kigali Pele Stadium. With the stands filled mostly by…
United Kingdom Government Borrowing Surges Amid Fiscal Challenges Between April and August 2025, the UK's public sector borrowing reached £83.8 billion, £11.4 billion above forecasted levels. August alone saw borrowing…
Prime Minister Albanese is currently visiting the United States, United Kingdom, and the UAE. In New York, he is attending the United Nations General Assembly, advocating for Palestinian statehood and promoting…
President Trump's Second State Visit to the UK President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump embarked on an unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom from September 16 to 18, hosted by King Charles…
China Economic Growth: China’s GDP grew 5.3% in the first half of 2025, exceeding the government’s annual target of ~5%. Industrial output in August slowed to 5.1%, signaling challenges in the manufacturing sector.…
Here are some of the funniest and most unusual stories from different corners of the globe: 1. The Famous Grumpy Cat in the UK In the UK, there’s a cat named Tardar Sauce, better known as Grumpy Cat. She became an…
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) has accused the Congolese army and its allies of carrying out airstrikes on populated areas in Bibwe, Chytso, Hembe, and nearby locations in South Kivu Province, allegedly using a…
France was hit by a wave of strikes on Thursday as teachers, transport workers, hospital staff, pharmacists and other public sector employees staged a rare united protest against budget cuts, stagnant wages, pension…
The federal government has unveiled Australia’s new emissions reduction target for 2035, alongside billions in additional funding to support the transition, which it says will simultaneously strengthen the economy by…
Iran has executed a man convicted of espionage for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, state media reported on Wednesday. The man, identified as Babak Shahbazi, was accused of gathering sensitive information under the…
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has confirmed that a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crashed in Rutsiro District on Tuesday afternoon, September 16, during a training exercise. According to an RDF press release, the…
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced plans to sue the New York Times for $15 billion, accusing the newspaper of defamation and libel. Trump made the announcement on Monday, September 15,…
One and a half million Australians living in coastal areas are at risk from rising sea levels by 2050, according to a landmark climate report. Australia's first National Climate Risk Assessment predicts increasingly…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed imposing sanctions on Israel and partially suspending trade agreements due to its military actions in Gaza. This marks a departure from her previous…
The AFC/M23 movement on Sunday, September 14, formally reintegrated 7,437 new commandos composed of former Congolese government soldiers, Mai Mai and Wazalendo militia, alongside newly recruited members. Many of these…
As September unfolds, Australia has experienced a dynamic week across multiple sectors, including the economy, politics, technology, tourism, and community events. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the highlights…
Australia's communities have come alive this September with a series of vibrant events that showcase the nation's rich cultural tapestry and community spirit. Here's an in-depth look at some of the standout events:…
A series of Israeli airstrikes killed at least 32 people across Gaza City overnight and into Saturday as the military intensified its offensive on the enclave’s largest urban center and urged remaining residents to…
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the war in Ukraine could be ended if NATO countries stopped buying Russian oil and imposed punitive tariffs on China for its purchases of Russian petroleum. Citing his social…
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration calling for “tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps” towards a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The…