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Australia news live: October heat records broken in WA; police use pepper spray on Melbourne protesters
Anti-immigration demonstrations and anti-fascist counter-protests moved through Melbourne’s CBD this afternoon. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAsked about the hundreds of Palestinians from Gaza approved for visas in Australia and whether the ceasefire changes anything, Tony Burke said he’s not sure all of those approved for visas are still alive.He says some will choose to stay in Australia, and others may end up with other options they might take up.And there will be some people who we don’t hear from again. And there’s some on that case list that we haven’t heard from for a very long time. A significant number of them are part of split family groups, where some of the family is, in fact, here in Australia and they’re wanting to join.You need to remember, our humanitarian program that we run around the world isn’t limited to places where there’s an active war. There is decency that Australia shows to people from around the world … there are Israelis who have been approved for humanitarian visas as well. I’ve got no intention of cancelling those either. We’re a decent country. We are talking about people where all the checks have been made. And some of them won’t choose to come here, some of them won’t be alive any more …Probably the most significant change in response these days is the majority of people now get sent straight back to their country of origin. So, you used to really only see people going back to Indonesia or off to Nauru for processing. But the majority of cases now are going straight back to country of origin.We had one very recently where, within 72 hours, we had everybody back to their country of origin. There was one in May, for example, where it was a mixed boatload of people from different countries and we had to, you know, from three different sorts of citizenships that people had come from. It was more complex but we still made sure we returned people directly straight back to the countries of origin. Continue reading...

Crocodile discovered in luxury Queensland resort pool sparks new warnings
Reptile was removed after guests filmed it lying at the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas on SaturdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA crocodile discovered lying in a luxury Queensland resort’s pool has been removed by wildlife rangers, with the state’s environment regulator issuing new warnings about the reptiles.Two TikTok users posted footage of what appears to be a juvenile crocodile in the lagoon-style pool at the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas, in far north Queensland, on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading...

US to repatriate survivors of strike on 'drug-carrying submarine', Trump says
The latest attack is at least the sixth US strike on ships in waters off Venezuela in recent weeks.
Messi scores three goals, secures Golden Boot as Miami beat Nashville
Lionel Messi's 29 goals in 28 matches allow the Argentinian star to finish as MLS's top scorer for the first time.
Sanae Takaichi Is Set to Be Japan’s First Female Prime Minister. But Will She Advance Women’s Rights?
Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back.

Tomiichi Murayama, Japanese Leader Who Gave War Apology, Dies at 101
His televised address as prime minister, delivered 50 years to the day after Japan announced its surrender, set a marker for his country’s “deep remorse” over wartime atrocities.

‘Don’t Touch My Retirement!’ Wins the Day in France
The country’s attachment to an early pension, seen as a fundamental right, forced a major concession by the government, allowing it to survive, for now.

Japan coalition set to back Takaichi as first woman prime minister: Reports
Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi appears back on track to becoming Japan first female prime minister.
Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Doha
South Asian neighbours also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in coming days to ensure peace deal's implementation.
California governor says Trump ‘putting ego over responsibility’ as military show shuts highway
Gavin Newsom says safety concerns forced state officials to close a portion of the busy Interstate 55 on SaturdayThe California governor, Gavin Newsom, has accused Donald Trump of “putting his ego over responsibility” over a military showcase that involved firing live artillery shells over a major highway in the state’s south.Newsom said safety concerns over the event forced state officials to close a portion of the busy Interstate 5 near the US Marine Camp Pendleton base on Saturday. Continue reading...
