In Bid to Lead Thailand, a Progressive Party Softens Its Image
Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls.
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NSW police to seize and destroy illegally ‘souped-up’ ebikes under government crackdown
State transport minister says ebikes modified to exceed 25km/h speed limit will be confiscated by police and ‘end up as a twisted wreck’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW government has announced a “crackdown” on illegally modified ebikes, with police to be given powers to seize and destroy any that exceed the legal speed limit.The transport minister, John Graham, announced on Sunday that new seizure laws will be developed to allow police to seize any ebike that does not cut power assistance at 25km/h, with non-compliant bikes to be removed from the streets and crushed. Continue reading...
Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' for mother's safe return
"We received your message," the US news anchor says in the latest video plea for the return of her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, who is believed abducted.
Standoff over site of rally against Israeli president as protest group prepares court challenge to NSW police powers
Palestine Action Group march planned from Sydney Town Hall to state parliament in breach of public assembly declarationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProtesters planning to march through Sydney’s CBD during the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog’s visit are being urged to take an alternate route, as the Palestine Action Group prepares to challenge the premier’s use of special powers before the rally.The acting assistant commissioner of New South Wales police, Paul Dunstan, told reporters on Sunday negotiations were continuing with Josh Lees, from the Palestine Action Group, over the location of Monday night’s march. Continue reading...
Polls open in Thailand with three main parties vying for power
No single party is expected to secure a clear majority in Sunday's vote, raising the spectre of political instability.
'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing
The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie has left a community searching for clues and hoping for her safe return.
Emergency warnings along north-west WA coast as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell approaches as category 3 storm
Wind gusts up to 195km/h could develop as cyclone forecast to make landfall between Exmouth and Onslow in the Pilbara on Sunday night Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSevere Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is expected to maintain its category 3 intensity as it barrels along the Pilbara coast before making landfall.Located west of Karratha, the cyclone was about 30km offshore with 120km/h winds near the centre and gusts up to 165km/h on Sunday morning, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s latest track map. Continue reading...
Japan’s Leader Makes a Bold Election Bet. Here’s What to Know.
Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, hopes to bolster her power in a snap election. But she faces hurdles.
What to Know About Thailand’s Election
The progressive People’s Party was leading in surveys conducted before Sunday’s election but the country has a history of overturning voters’ will.
Japan heads to polls as Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda
Opinion polls suggest Takaichi's conservative coalition could win more than 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.