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Apr 29, 2026 - World

The Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous agency that runs the major freight channel through Central America, on Tuesday said the US-Iran war in the Middle East should cause more shipments to travel through the canal.

Apr 29, 2026 - World

Britain's King Charles III condemned political violence as he delivered a rare address to the US Congress on Tuesday, days after an alleged attempt on the life of President Donald Trump at a nearby event.

Apr 29, 2026 - World

The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation.

Apr 29, 2026 - World

Meanwhile King Charles praises ‘ambitious’ Aukus and expresses pride in Australia in speech to US Congress. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland health minister still has major concerns about Thriving KidsTim Nicholls, the Queensland health minister, said the state still has major concerns about the federal government’s Thriving Kids program, which will move children under nine years old with mild development delays and autism off the NDIS. Queensland is the only state yet to sign on to the plan, which is expected to be fully set up by 2028.We want to make sure that any system that does replace what the Commonwealth is trying to do – and let’s face it, the Commonwealth is cost shifting to the states in regard to this – is able to provide the adequate supports that people need in those circumstances in those early years. …We’re not going to sign up to that until we’re convinced that there is a program that can be done.We want to make sure we get it right and don’t leave kids who need support and their families out of the considerations we’re taking. Continue reading...

Apr 29, 2026 - World

Charity says starting specialised care after first miscarriage instead of third reduces risk of future lossesGiving women access to specialised care after their first miscarriage could prevent about 10,000 pregnancy losses a year across the UK, according to a study.Currently, women in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are eligible for specialist care on the NHS for early baby losses after they have had a minimum of three miscarriages. Continue reading...