Donald Trump delivers remarks on affordability and agenda in meandering address – live
In Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, US president makes multiple false claims, including that ‘prices are way down’A federal judge in New York has granted the justice department’s request to unseal grand jury documents in the sex-trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell – the companion and accomplice of the late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. It comes after the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Donald Trump signed last month.The legislation requires the Department of Justice to release the full tranche of records related to disgraced financier, in a searchable format by 19 December. Continue reading...
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Australia news live: social media ban comes into effect; apps not included in banned list surge on app stores
Follow the latest updates liveCallout: How is Australia’s social media ban affecting you and your family?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInman Grant says getting ‘the most powerful, rich companies’ to comply was always going to be messyInman Grant said she expects kids to experience massive changes as the social media ban sticks around. The eSafety commissioner added that some social media companies were more difficult to work with than others during the rollout of the ban, telling ABC News:To the extent that there are seven stages of grief, we have seen some be very accepting, some in denial, some are quite angry.I guess that shows the character of the company and how they’re taking this. … Continue reading...
Ukraine Could Be ‘Ready for Elections,’ Zelensky Says
The Ukrainian president told reporters that a vote could be held in 60 to 90 days if the country received security protections from the United States.
Nobel Peace Prize for Venezuela’s María Corina Machado Draws Criticism
María Corina Machado is being honored for her push for democracy even as she backs President Trump’s military buildup and aggressive campaign against Venezuela.
Seattle’s Plans for a Pride Match at World Cup Infuriates Iran and Egypt
The two countries, which criminalize homosexuality and impose severe punishments for it, were picked to play on a day celebrating L.G.B.T.Q. communities.
Jubilant Sykes’ son arrested after Grammy-nominated opera singer stabbed to death
The 71-year-old performer’s son Micah has been arrested on suspicion of murder, Santa Monica police saidJubilant Sykes, the Grammy-nominated opera and gospel singer, has died aged 71 after being stabbed to death at his home in California.His 31-year-old son, Micah Sykes, was arrested on suspicion of murder, authorities said on Tuesday. Continue reading...
U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History
Even visitors from countries like Britain and France, whose citizens don’t need visas, would have to share five years’ worth of social media.
Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse
Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.
Flavio Bolsonaro retracts suggestion of a ‘price’ to end 2026 election bid
Former President Jair Bolsonaro has endorsed his eldest son's campaign to be Brazil's next president in the 2026 race.
Indian couple trolled over skin colour after wedding video goes viral
Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey received congratulatory messages peppered with "jokes and memes".