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Sep 8, 2026 - World

The Eiffel Tower has reopened to the public after a strike closed it for a day

Sep 8, 2026 - World

This blog is now closed‘Global reckoning for big tech’: Australia to force social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithmsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation policy will leave people $25k worse off at retirement, Mulino saysSuperannuation is kicking off again today with One Nation pushing to allow people to divert 3% of their superannuation to their rent or mortgage.It took us decades to get to 12% superannuation guarantee and that’s a level that will provide people with a high level of dignity and security in retirement.To do what the One Nation party is suggesting will see somebody who is 30 years old, $25,000 worse off at retirement and a couple around $50,000 worse off.I’m deeply sceptical of giving any government, whether I was in charge, or Anika Wells is in charge, I’m deeply sceptical of giving any government the power to decide what you read on your phone. Continue reading...

Sep 8, 2026 - World

Top European Union officials say they are shocked by hero’s funeral Serbia gave to Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general who died while serving a life sentence for war crimes

Sep 8, 2026 - World

Canada made good Tuesday on its pledge to impose retaliatory tariffs on a suite of U.S. goods, hitting American dairy, furniture, appliances and other goods with levies ranging from 15% to 50%.

Sep 8, 2026 - World

Victorian One Nation leader says his actions ‘hurt people I loved, and I will live with that forever’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian One Nation leader, Warren Pickering, has admitted he “made mistakes” in his 20s, including using ecstasy, methamphetamines and marijuana, losing his licence multiple times for drink driving and hurting people he loved.But he has denied claims by his ex-partner, published by The Australian, that he smoked ice – also known as crystal meth – in front of children and said he was considering legal action against the publication at a press conference on Tuesday. Guardian Australia and the ABC were barred from attending the press conference. Continue reading...