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Oct 14, 2025 - World

One expert says a cyclist hit by a car travelling 50km/h has about a one-in-ten chance of surviving, while at 30km/h it was a nine-in-ten chanceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastReducing residential speed limits from 50km/h to 30 km/h would protect cyclists from danger and make riding less stressful while not causing traffic delays for cars, according to new research.Researchers from RMIT University rated traffic stress levels for every road in greater Melbourne and modelled the effect of lower speed limits on bicycle and car travel. Continue reading...

Oct 14, 2025 - World

Israel Gaza Ceasefire LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump and regional leaders signed a declaration Monday meant to cement a ceasefire in Gaza, hours after Israel and Hamas exchanged hostages and prisoners.

Oct 14, 2025 - World

President Nicolas Maduro will shut Venezuela's embassy in Norway after opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, rebuffing Oslo's move to recognize her fight for democracy in the South American nation.

Oct 14, 2025 - World

Amazon.com Inc. has terminated an employee who protested the e-commerce giant's ties to the Israeli government.

Oct 14, 2025 - World

An Iranian court has sentenced two French citizens to a combined 63 years in prison on espionage and national security charges