News

Pauline Hanson said on Sunday that Australians should be able to access superannuation early to cope with cost-of-living pressures. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHume says housing the ‘best indicator of economic security’ in retirement over superThe deputy Liberal leader, Jane Hume says the Coalition will reconsider whether Australians should be able to access more of their superannuation balance early after Pauline Hanson called on Sunday for super rules to be “lightened up a bit” and allow workers to their money in times of crisis.It’s something that we will obviously consider as part of our normal processes, that’s not a policy that’s come to our shadow cabinet yet, but of course, it’s something that we would consider.I do think that superannuation is highly valued by Australians, it’s not something that you need in your working life, it’s something you need in your retired life.If you put the Productivity Commission report into any pub across Australia, people read it from cover to cover, [they] all say the system currently is unfair. We’re paying more for it than we were told it would cost. We’re using scarce income tax dollars to prop up a state that doesn’t need it.This is a deal that doesn’t make any other state worse off, makes sure that there’s the right incentives to deliver productivity and economic growth. And also helps the federal budget bottom line by making sure that we can continue to deliver the royalties and the company tax in particular.WA has a significant resources sector and we need the ability to be able to develop those resources because they lead to national economic growth but also are the national bottom line.We have a pretty significant resource state here in New South Wales too, as does Queensland, as does South Australia. And if the logic that WA is arguing for is to apply across the board, then every other state that’s either developing those resources or looking to are entitled to the same benefit. Continue reading...

Lawyer for the entertainment industry and AFL figure says his career is ‘destroyed’ following convictionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEntertainment industry and AFL figure Ralph Carr says he is in “living hell” and has been “destroyed” after being convicted of rape, a Victorian court has heard.Carr was convicted of two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault after a trial in the county court of Victoria last month. Continue reading...

Former 2GB and 2UE radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guiltyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlan Jones allegedly kissed his former driver, a young man, inside a walk-in wardrobe in James Packer’s personal suite at the Crown Towers hotel in Melbourne, a court has been told.Complainant C said he and a friend went for a drink in Jones’s room when they were visiting Melbourne for a sporting event and they knew it was “nice” because it was Packer’s personal suite. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds one section of report includes links to academic articles that do not exist, but authors deny the references were made up by AIFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe authors of a report testing the technology underpinning Australia’s social media ban have conceded ChatGPT was used in editing, but denied a number of citation errors in the report were due to AI hallucinations.The $3.48m age assurance technology trial, run by the UK-based Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS) last year, tested various types of technology that could be used by social media platforms as part of Australia’s under-16 social media ban. Continue reading...

President says move is based on ‘very good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ but US military officials have said Ukraine war is boosting regime’s combat capabilitiesDonald Trump has said he is scaling back joint US military drills with South Korea aimed at deterring North Korea, despite military officials from both countries warning that Kim Jong-un’s regime was learning new battlefield tactics from the Ukraine war.The drills under Ulchi Freedom Shield, one of two major annual exercises held by South Korea and the US, start on Monday and run until 27 August. Continue reading...

At least 2,325 people have been killed, according to government data, surpassing the death toll from 2018-20 outbreakThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the deadliest in the country’s history with at least 2,325 people killed, according to government data, surpassing the toll from the 2018-20 outbreak.Congo’s public health institute said on Sunday that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in the previous 24 hours. Continue reading...

Hurricane Lala downgraded after skirting Big Island as one person dies and more than 200,000 homes and businesses without powerHurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it wasn’t done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts. Total rainfall of nearly 3ft (1 meter) was expected on the higher windward slopes, turning rivers into raging torrents and threatening mudslides.The Hawaii governor, Josh Green, said at least one person died in a car accident in the South Point area of the Big Island, where more than 100 homes were destroyed. More than 200,000 homes and businesses were without power on Sunday afternoon across Hawaii’s three largest islands, according to the utility tracker PowerOutage.us. At least three hospitals were operating on generator power, and 19 roofs were lost, Green said. Continue reading...

Palestinian-American Loui Ridi is flying from the US to Qusra, where Israeli settlers have encircled his family’s home.

Footage shows a rare sighting of one of Iran’s most elusive wild felines.

President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.

A top UN official says 'speed, scale, and solidarity' needed 'before this virus gets even further ahead of us'.

UN Special Rapporteur Albanese warns that Israel is 'using settlers to advance ethnic cleansing' in the West Bank.

The African Union is seeking progress in Sudan, but must overcome deep battlefield and diplomatic divisions.

US president says he's 'not happy' about the drills, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

Emotional reunions greeted 35 Palestinians prisoners released by Israel into Gaza.

Hamas calls on Board of Peace to 'compel' Israel to accept the Gaza peace plan after meeting Jared Kushner in Cairo.

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese says Israel bears responsibility and is outsourcing coercion to settlers.

Far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir sits on Israel's security cabinet, which helps shape war and policy.

Iranian army commander’s threat comes after the American president vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

Russian authorities said Kyiv fired around 600 drones to the capital of Moscow

Two wildfires have broken out on island of Salamina during popular Greek holiday weekend

The former Marine Corps staff sergeant compared the carrier crew’s living conditions to his own deployment in Afghanistan

The stock market remains near all-time highs.

On an annualized basis, Japan saw growth of 1.1%, against estimates of 2%.

Mental health challenges aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are raising concerns over the health of U.S. soldiers, as the Middle-East conflict drags on.

Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36  ABC7 Los AngelesHayden Panettiere dies at 36  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosHayden Panettiere, Actress in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ Dies at 36  The Hollywood ReporterActor Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36  NBC NewsHayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Scream’ Star, Dies at 36  Variety

‘Lanterns’ Star Kyle Chandler Weighs In On Premiere Twist That Sets In Motion “The Whole Mystery” Of HBO Series  DeadlineLanterns Season 1 First Reviews: A Mature, Grounded Mystery and One of DC's Best Shows Yet  Rotten TomatoesWhat to Know Before Watching ‘Lanterns,’ HBO’s New DC Comics Series  The New York TimesKyle Chandler on how 'Lanterns' pilot twist is a 'hook with good bait'  USA TodayHow to watch 'Lanterns,' HBO's dark and gritty new Green Lantern superhero show  space.com

Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction  BBCFirst Ferrari Luce Production Chassis Sells For $40 Million at Auction in Monterey  Road & TrackFerrari’s First Electric Car Fetches Record $40 Million at Auction  Bloomberg.comRM Sotheby's | The Monterey Auction 2026: Top 10 Results & Highlights  duPont REGISTRY NewsJony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce sells for $40M at auction  AppleInsider

Live updates: Jared Kushner meets with regional leaders as multiple conflicts roil the Middle East  CNNKushner Meets With Hamas to Advance Trump’s Gaza Plan  The New York TimesTrump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan  BBCInside Kushner's Hamas meeting: What comes next in Gaza  AxiosTrump's envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza  Reuters

Tommy John, whose elbow surgery transformed baseball, dies at 83  The Washington PostEx-MLB pitcher Tommy John, namesake of pioneering surgery, dies  ESPNTommy John, Pitcher Who Gave His Name to Career-Saving Surgery, Dies at 83  The New York TimesReaction to the death of Tommy John  AP NewsTommy John, whose surgery blazed a trail for countless players, dies at 83  MLB.com

Von Miller signing with Cowboys on 1-year deal, source says  ESPNReport: Cowboys expected to sign eight-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Von Miller  nfl.comNorth Texas football star Von Miller expected to sign with Dallas Cowboys  CBS NewsVon Miller, Cowboys agree to terms on deal  dallascowboys.comVon Miller Expected To Join Cowboys  NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com

Hurricane Lala cuts power to thousands in Hawaii — rural outages could last months  San Francisco ChronicleThousands without power and at least 100 homes damaged after Tropical Storm Lala starts to move away from Hawaii  KXLY.comTropical Storm Lala tracking westward, threat of heaviest rain, strongest wind diminishing  Hawaii News NowOver 250,900 HECO customers remain without power across Hawaii  Honolulu Star-Advertiser‘Utter Devastation’: Lala Turns Hawaiʻi Upside Down, Spares Some  Honolulu Civil Beat

Oil rises as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows  ReutersShipping slows through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attacks, data shows  ReutersOil Edges Higher as Middle East Tensions Linger: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.comWho controls the Strait of Hormuz right now? Here's what the ship traffic actually shows  Fox NewsIranian Attacks Push Hormuz Shipping Toward Tehran-Controlled Route  gCaptain

Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized basis, missing expectations  CNBCJapan’s Economy Keeps Growing, But Weakness Could Vex BOJ  WSJJapan Q2 growth misses forecasts on weaker spending, investment  ReutersJapan's economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds  WRALJapan’s Economic Growth Slows as Mideast Conflict Clouds Outlook  Bloomberg.com

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo now deadliest in country’s history  The GuardianEbola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history  CNNEbola Outbreak Becomes Congo’s Deadliest as UN Warns Virus Is ‘Winning’  Bloomberg.comEbola outbreak caused by new ‘animal transmission’: What that means  Al JazeeraExhausted health workers in Congo struggle to keep up as Ebola outpaces contact tracing  AP News

L.A. street takeover acts as cover while thieves ransack local business  KTLASheriff posts photos of 27 suspected of ransacking AutoZone during East L.A. street takeovers  Los Angeles TimesLA County detectives share 27 photos as they seek to identify East LA AutoZone burglary suspects  CBS NewsLooters target Bellflower liquor store after street takeover, owners say  NBC Los AngelesChaos as L.A. street takeover leads to looting  Yahoo

Nearly 1,000 aftershocks followed Indonesia earthquake that killed at least 53, officials say  CBS News2nd earthquake hits Indonesia following powerful magnitude 7.7 quake  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosRescuers in Indonesia recover 6 more bodies in earthquake aftermath, raising death toll to 53  Los Angeles TimesIndonesia's deadliest earthquakes of past decade  ReutersM 7.7 - 68 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia  USGS (.gov)

India built the world's biggest digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill  BBCExplainer: How UPI’s free ride may hit a speed bump  The TribuneEven as government considers MDR charge on UPI, data shows cash usage quickening in economy  The HinduUPI MDR benefits will depend on merchant mix, transaction value  The New Indian ExpressUPI MDR debate: Why ₹2,000 is in focus and what it means for users  Business Standard

Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.

The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

After and exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains

Water companies being allowed to increase prices during droughts and Amy Hunt's gold medal run dominates Monday's papers.

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

Since last week, hazardous weather has caused seven deaths, forced people from their homes and required some to be rescued by boat. The region was at risk for more flooding on Sunday.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani released videos in three languages to highlight a program that offers free theater tickets to high school students. His Mandarin earned some praise.

Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government denies detaining any Iranian pilots.

Mr. Hoekstra has been President Trump’s faithful messenger in Canada amid a historic low in relations. More than 200,000 Canadians want him gone.

Amid reports of burnout and poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, Adm. Brad Cooper acknowledged that long stretches at sea can be challenging but said some of the concerns raised were "old news."