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Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDuniam targets ‘frivolous’ asylum seeker claimsThe opposition is “very close” to “having a full migration package”, Duniam says. He says they’re willing to work with the government and that illegal overstayers must be deported.We spend more per student per year than we ever have before and we’ve got declining standards across the board, and the problem with the curriculum is we have left foundations behind. Continue reading...

Anika Wells expected to release legislation creating a digital duty of care in parliament this week, but Coalition argues it is ‘attempt to censor the internet’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter hereLabor’s plan to crack down on social media algorithms faces significant opposition in federal parliament, with the opposition leader, Angus Taylor, warning against efforts by the government to “censor” free speech online.The communications minister, Anika Wells, is expected to release draft legislation creating a digital duty of care for social media users in Australia as parliament returns this week.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...

Police search for alleged attacker, in his 50s, after incident in Gippsland town of TyersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree people have been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after an alleged axe attack in Victoria, with police still searching for the suspect.The alleged attacker, who is known to the victims, came to an address in the Gippsland town of Tyers at about 12.30pm on Saturday, according to a spokesperson for Victoria police. Continue reading...

Preservationists worry board may seize on incident ‘to make the point that the whole thing needs to be shut down’Falling debris from a ceiling in the grand foyer of the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts may have complicated a battle over renovations of the Washington DC arts center that could result in the building being demolished.A portion of the ceiling collapsed on Friday evening after heavy rain swept through the area, prompting officials to temporarily close the Edward Durell Stone-designed building. No one was injured by the debris. Continue reading...

US president suggests he might support his Argentinian ally’s drive to reclaim sovereignty of disputed islandsDonald Trump has long embraced vengeance. “I am your retribution,” he declared to an admiring audience at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) as he commenced his march back to the White House.It is unlikely Argentina, and far-flung holdovers of the former British empire, were on the US president’s mind at the time. Continue reading...

Blaze causes electricity supply failure and disruption of services to airport and ReadingHundreds of passengers were evacuated from a train, and services to Heathrow airport were cancelled, after a fire near tracks in the London Paddington area caused major disruptions to London’s rail network.The fire caused an electricity supply failure which left all lines between Paddington and the airport blocked, National Rail said on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading...

Officials accuse National Liberation Army of launching strike followed by clash inside military compoundAn attack involving explosives dropped from drones followed by a clash inside a military compound in north-eastern Colombia has killed at least three soldiers and wounded four, Colombia’s army said on Saturday.Local authorities blamed the attack – which took place late on Friday – on the rebel National Liberation Army (ELN). Continue reading...

Moscow and Kyiv vow not to strike each other’s capitals for three days during negotiations Russian president Vladimir Putin began talks with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in the Kremlin on Saturday – aimed at ending more than four years of war in Ukraine, ahead of the pair’s first visit to Kyiv expected on Sunday.Both Russia and Ukraine vowed not to strike each other’s capitals for three days during the negotiations, as Washington tries to revive US-led talks to end Europe’s worst conflict since the second world war. Continue reading...

Duty falls by precedent to William to attend service of late monarch, alongside Princess Royal, who is godmother to new king Haakon VIII The Prince of Wales is to represent his father at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway next week, Buckingham Palace has announced.William, the heir to the throne, will be joined by his aunt the Princess Royal, who is attending in a private and personal capacity as godmother of the new king, Haakon VIII. Continue reading...

A 21-year-old student in India’s Madhya Pradesh has single-handedly cleaned up a trash-filled river.

Israeli PM says money he facilitated Qatar in sending to Gaza was recommended by Israeli security agencies.

Isar Aerospace says its 28-metre-long Spectrum rocket blasted off into space from Andøya spaceport in Arctic Norway.

IRGC launches new strikes after firing missiles at US warships as standoff in Strait of Hormuz intensifies.

At least six other people were injured in the tanker blast on Iran's Hamedan-Sanandaj highway, officials say.

US president has pledged more than $400m through his super PAC to boost Republican candidates in the upcoming midterms.

Unlike dozens of similar strikes, no one was killed after people suspected of drug smuggling were removed from what the U.S. military described as a floating refueling station.

A stopover in Thailand was welcome relief for thousands of troops aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln from a grueling deployment. But it was not a complete salve.

The U.S. military said it retaliated after Iran launched missiles at two warships. The strikes came days after the two sides exchanged some of their most intense fire in weeks.

Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, made a rare trip to meet with Palestinians after international backlash over attacks by Israeli settlers.

The Pentagon chief warned that the Air Force ‘will confront this’

Many Trump supporters believe the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases covered up a lab leak in Wuhan that they believe caused the pandemic

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are visiting Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend

Footage shows Vladimir Putin greeting Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, before saying the current situation "is not so easy".

The pop star's first album since 2021 deals with the mental health fallout of perimenopause.

The comedian is making his stage acting debut and says he wants to move away from social content.

Speculation has been building recently that an announcement about Daniel Craig's successor could be close.

Ukraine's third-biggest city Odesa decides this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public.

Some of the biggest names in women's boxing pay tribute to Katie Taylor after the Irish great ended her career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park.

Planning, organising and remembering household tasks falls disproportionately to mothers - here are some tips to help.

Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

Several papers feature stories on what they say is Liam and Noel Gallagher's first joint interview in over 20 years.

The US says it hit three Iranian oil tankers, while Iran says it targeted three US-linked ships.

Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.

Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.

Zheng Qinwen fights back from 5-0 down in the deciding set and stares down match point to stun American 22nd seed Madison Keys.

Manager Michael Carrick and chief executive Omar Berrada are united in their viewthat Manchester United can be successful despite the club's relatively low summer spending.

College football Week 1: Live updates, schedule, scores, highlights  NCAA.comTracking the best moments, highlights from college football's return  ESPNCollege football Week 1: Kiffin makes LSU debut, No. 24 Louisville-No. 9 Ole Miss only Top 25 game  AP NewsClemson Or LSU? Ole Miss Handles Louisville? Joel Klatt's Week 1 CFB Picks  FOX SportsCollege football picks: Predictions against the spread, odds, betting lines for top 25 games in Week 1  CBS Sports

Creative Arts Emmys, Night One: Winners List (Updating Live)  hollywoodreporter.comCreative Arts Emmy Awards 2026 Red Carpet: Desi Lydic, Drag Queens, Eugene Levy & More  DeadlineCreative Arts Emmys 2026 red carpet: Julianne Hough, Lisa Rinna, Ariana Madix and more  Page Six2026 Creative Arts Emmys: Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, ‘Jeopardy!’ among Night 1 winners (updating)  Gold Derby2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards – See the list of winners  USA Today

A Sympathetic Defendant and Well-Crafted Defense Dominated Clancy Trial  The New York TimesLindsay Clancy trial puts spotlight on defense attorney, prosecutors  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosThrowing papers, hurling a ninja star - Lindsay Clancy lawyer creates courtroom spectacles  BBCLindsay Clancy’s lawyer: tattooed biker, hero to many women  The TimesWho is Kevin Reddington? What we know about Lindsay Clancy’s hotshot lawyer  New York Post

Scoop: Republican midterms convention speakers revealed  AxiosRepublicans ready for ‘very hasty’ ‘Trump-a-palooza’ convention in Texas  The HillHow Talarico is countering Trump’s midterms convention  PoliticoSecurity beefed up in Dallas for GOP midterm convention  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort WorthDemocrats seek to counter RNC’s ‘Trump-a-palooza’ convention in Dallas  The Hill

LSU-Clemson won’t kick off on time as weather moves over Tiger Stadium. Here’s the latest.  The AdvocateLSU sets new kickoff time for season opener vs. Clemson after weather delay. Check it out.  NOLA.comKiffin Era Begins in National Spotlight, Saturday Night in Tiger Stadium  LSUsports.netSouthern University and LSU football games delayed by weather  WBRZLane Kiffin vs. Dabo Swinney: Loser of LSU-Clemson opener will have explaining to do  Yahoo Sports

U.S. military says it hit 3 Iranian tankers after Navy ships targeted  The Washington PostUS military strikes three Iranian tankers in retaliation for missile attacks  CNNU.S. Strikes Three Iranian Ships After Missiles Fired at American Aircraft Carrier  WSJUS, Iranian forces fire at vessels in waters near Iran  ReutersU.S. Strikes Three Iranian ‘Shadow Network’ Oil Tankers, Military Says  The New York Times

Salahdine Parnasse knocks out Dan Hooker in UFC debut  ESPNMain Card Results | UFC Paris  UFC.comUFC Fight Night odds, picks: Seasoned MMA analyst reveals selections for Hooker vs. Parnasse and other matchups at Paris on Sept. 5  SportsLineUFC Fight Night predictions -- Dan Hooker vs. Salahdine Parnasse: Fight card, odds and expert picks for Paris  CBS SportsUFC Paris ‘Hooker vs. Parnasse’ play-by-play, results & round scoring  Sherdog

The Venezuelan billionaire the US investigated for money laundering now has a Pentagon oil deal  ReutersOpinion | Trump’s Empire of Extraction Will Backfire  The New York TimesTrump’s state capitalism comes to the oil industry with his unprecedented Venezuela deal  CNBCTrump drinks Venezuela’s milkshake : Planet Money  NPRU.S.-Venezuela oil deal won’t reduce domestic gasoline prices anytime soon, experts say  PBS

Hurricane Lowell forecast: Watches likely as storm nears Hawaii  USA TodayHurricane Lowell remains powerful Category 4 as Hawaii braces for possible impacts  CNNHurricane Lowell threatens Hawaiian islands with life-threatening surf  nbcnews.com2 hurricanes making their way through Pacific Ocean: What to know about potential impacts to Hawaii, West Coast  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosHurricane Lowell turning west-northwest, weakens slightly  Hawaii News Now

The defense lawyer for Lindsay Clancy showed empathy for his client in showcasing her mental health problems. That may have made all the difference.

The U.S. military said it retaliated after Iran launched missiles at two warships. The strikes came days after the two sides exchanged some of their most intense fire in weeks.

The proposed benefit, a top policy priority for Vice President JD Vance, would apply only to married couples and tap a fund intended to provide federal child care subsidies to working parents.

U.S. Central Command said it struck an Iranian oil tanker off the coast of Kharg Island, as well as off Jask and the Gulf of Oman.

The visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner was aimed at reviving negotiations that have been in a deep freeze for nearly eight months.