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Jul 19, 2026 - World

Fresh attack comes after Iran’s supreme leader warned Washington would pay for ‘seeking to escalate’ the conflictTwo US troops killed and one missing in Jordan after Iranian attacksIn a post to X about an hour ago, Kuwait’s army said it was dealing with hostile missile and drone attacks, following what it described as “Iranian aggression”.The statement said that any explosions that are heard would likely be the sound of air defence systems intercepting the hostile attacks. Continue reading...

Jul 19, 2026 - World

New laws would give Vcat power to force social and AI platforms to identify anonymous users in move premier says will protect childrenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSocial media companies could be forced to identify anonymous accounts accused of online vilification, under new laws being proposed in Victoria.The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, announced a suite of social media reforms on Sunday, saying families needed new ways to protect their children online. Continue reading...

Jul 19, 2026 - World

British prosecutors announced Saturday that they were seeking the Tate brothers' extradition on charges alleging they raped and trafficked women between 2010 and 2017.

Jul 19, 2026 - World

At least one death with authorities reporting fires and damage to offices and homes, while Ukraine’s forces earlier hit logistics warehouses in RussiaRussia has carried out one of its biggest ever ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, launching a five-hour raid that left at least one person dead and seven injured, with fires and damage across the city.Ukrainian officials said the capital was hit with about 40 Iskander-M and hypersonic Zircon missiles. Residents heard an air raid siren sound at 1.30am. There was the sound of air defences followed minutes later by a series of booms and explosions. Continue reading...

Jul 19, 2026 - World

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConservatives around world at war against ‘leftwing globalists’, Bridget McKenzie tells CPAC London eventPianist Jayson Gillham peforms joint concert for Palestinian familiesPianist Jayson Gillham has performed a concert for Palestinian families.Healing is a long road. For Palestinians, for Gazans, for the families in our care, carrying grief and worry that most of us can barely imagine, there is no quick remedy. But music creates space. Space to grieve. Space to breathe. Space to feel held by something larger than ourselves. Space to remember that our shared humanity is greater than anything that divides us. Continue reading...