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EuropeBritish Comedian Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand, who became a celebrity darling in the early 2000s, was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a case…
COP31: Betting on electricity to break the climate deadlock
From November 9 to 20, the international community is gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for the UN COP31 conference. At a time when…
Drug smugglers jailed over £40m cocaine plot
The drugs were dropped from a container ship in international waters off the Isle of Wight .
Wah-wah pedal inventor Del Casher dies aged 88
He also had a long career as a performer, composer and session musician
French PM brings forward 1.6% increase in minimum wage in bid to calm protests
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Monday that a planned 1.6% increase in the minimum wage would be brought…
Trump told Biden they’d be ‘good friends’ if not for politics, ex-president reveals
Biden shared how he was ‘surprised’ at Trump’s ‘friendly’ tone when he hosted the then-president-elect at the White House in…
Poland mass shooter dies as dispute over motives builds
WARSAW, Nov 9 (Reuters) - A gunman who killed six people in central Krakow on Saturday in an unprecedented Polish mass shooting died in hospital on…
The 5 most consequential developments from a jaw-dropping election
The nation's biggest political shift in a half-century sparked a flood of jaw-dropping headlines.
Punch hits back at petition, claims WA Liberals’ real target is his Bunbury seat
Embattled minister Don Punch has accused Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas of “exploiting vulnerable Aboriginal people” to score political goals in…
Writing songs for a crust
While retailers suffer from a soda jerk reaction.
The special commissioner for lawn-mowing with one eye on a senate spot
This week in our Queensland public sector column, Public Circus considers a controversial figure’s work (and future), euthanasia review calls and an…
Temperatures to fall across Ireland this week, Met Éireann says
Weather expected to be mostly dry in second half of week, but temperatures could go as low as 1 degree on Wednesday night
SportArgentina: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Javier Milei for historic visit
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Argentina, on Sunday 8 November, for the first papal visit to the country in nearly 40 years. President Javier Milei…
James Talarico crashes first SNL cold open post Midterms and first-time host Druski revives his controversial whiteface
Host Druski appeared in whiteface as Elizabeth Holmes during the November 7 episode
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump suggests Kyiv will ‘end up with a different shape’ after peace deal
His comments come before the upcoming trilateral peace negotiations between the US, Ukraine and Russia
What to know about upcoming peace talks involving Russian, Ukrainian and US officials
For the first time since February, Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators are scheduled to hold talks on ending the full-scale…
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Australian among survivors of helicopter crash in Indonesia
The pilots remarkably survived the crash after their aircraft nosedived into a river.
These JD Vance challengers smell blood in the water after brutal midterms
Ambitious Republicans were already sizing up the vice president ahead of the next presidential primary. Now, they are…

Government could ban under-16s from eBay and Vinted over online safety fears
Nandy’s comments come after the government announced a social media ban for under-16s back in June

Sixth couple eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing as Shirley Ballas has deciding vote
The remaining couples will return to the dance floor next Saturday
Australians walk away from helicopter crash while fighting fires in remote Indonesia
An Indonesian crew member is missing after a helicopter plunged into a remote Indonesian river while fighting fires…
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World No 1 Elena Rybakina withdraws in blow to WTA Finals
The Kazakh will not have the chance to defend her title in Indian Wells

Michael Carrick looking increasingly like Manchester United’s modern-day Ron Atkinson
A Fergusonian Old Trafford comeback against AS Roma was badly needed, but it remains to be seen how much patience the…
Cancelled AI data centre 'victory for people power' after backlash
It is the latest in a series of proposed data centres to be scrapped following public opposition.
Palestinians return to destroyed West Bank homes after IDF siege
Wael al-Jabaa's home was demolished by the IDF after two Israeli soldiers were shot dead. He didn't know until…
The American people have finally turned on Trump
The Democratic trouncing of the Republicans and the revulsion against the Trump administration are beyond anyone’s…
From NDIS exposé to Giuffre report: WAtoday journalist scores double win at WA Media Awards
WAtoday reporter Carla Hildebrandt has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to WA media after taking out the prestigious Arthur Lovekin…
Who is the Krakow shooting suspect ‘influenced by far-right ideology’
The 25-year-old suspect is in a serious condition in hospital as authorities search his home

Veterans shouldn't sleep rough this Christmas, Burnham says
Downing Street says the prime minister will personally write to councils on Armistice Day to urge them to draw up plans.

Santa Anas and hotter fall temps sustain SoCal critical fire risks
The latest bout of Santa Ana winds moving through Southern California will peak Saturday, but above-normal temperatures…
AmericasCanada's military is using Palantir software. What are the risks?
Canada has multimillion-dollar contracts with U.S. tech firm Palantir. Experts warn the deals could expose military data to U.S. authorities and…

Venezuelan man who said voices told him to kill Trump is arrested near White House, DHS says
A Venezuelan man who had guns in his vehicle and told officers that voices in his head urged him to kill President…

Ousted Paraguayan president placed under house arrest
Ousted Paraguayan president Santiago Peña was placed under house arrest Friday on suspicion of breach of trust, shortly…

Pope Leo begins a 12-day, 3-country South America tour after his cancer surgery
After lung surgery, Pope Leo embarks on a 12-day tour of South America, navigating political tensions and returning to…
EuropeDeath announced of John Kelly, tireless campaigner for Bloody Sunday victims
Campaigner’s 17-year-old brother was shot dead by the British Army during civil rights demonstration in 1972

Death toll from Russian attack in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region climbs to 53
The death toll from Russia's bombing of an aid distribution point in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on…
Ukraine-Russia war live: Trump claims ‘big, beautiful’ deal in the works as UK refuses to invite Putin to G20
The US president said a deal between Russia and Ukraine might have to involve all of Europe
Trump teases ‘big agreement’ after meeting Putin envoy but not with Ukrainian officials
Representatives from both countries were at the White House for an event honoring Melania Trump’s work brokering a…
When it comes to data centres, politics is getting very local
Governments all over the world are keen to cash in on the AI boom, but voters here are not yet convinced that whatever Australia gets out of hosting…
‘Not our fault’: The students having second thoughts about Destination Australia
As populism gains traction and international students become political hot potatoes, the $54 billion university…

China confirms discussions are underway on a historic Xi-Trump-Putin meeting
WASHINGTON — Beijing has confirmed for the first time that it is discussing a historic meeting between Chinese leader…

First Nations challenging Pacific Link pipeline’s national-interest designation
Three First Nations in Alberta have filed legal challenges in an attempt to overturn the federal government’s…
Susie Wiles knew about Vance’s post blaming GOP midterms disaster on Iran days before being axed by Trump
Vance blamed the Iran war for the Republicans’ humiliating performance at the midterm elections
Strait of Hormuz could reopen under Qatari plan to end US war with Iran
Iranian media reports fresh strikes on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz with diplomacy on ice

US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump signals progress in talks
The United States reportedly struck Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, even as President Donald Trump signalled progress in…

Trump's closing message to American voters highlights repairs to Reflecting Pool
Heading into Tuesday, most polls are predicting a Democratic wave amid a voter backlash to Trump's handling of the…
AfricaA village chief in Congo works to overcome Ebola prejudice even as the disease kills his relatives
A village chief in eastern Congo faces a tough battle against Ebola

Egypt convicts Mada Masr editor in ‘draconian’ press crackdown
Egypt has consistently ranked as one the world's leading jailers of journalists since 2013

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels urged to disarm as commander vows to fight on
An official in Tigray’s federal-backed caretaker administration urged rebel fighters to disarm, hours after a rebel…

Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 200 people, sources say
A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.
Sport'Dana, please take the job!' - Trump asks UFC boss to be White House press secretary
Famously combative, White has at times clashed with journalists covering the sport during news conferences.

New Zealand cruise to victory as Scotland fade
New Zealand canter to a 43-21 Nations Championship win at Murrayfield as Scotland fall away after a thrilling first…

Hugo Keenan treble leads Ireland to rout of Argentina
Andy Farrell’s side won 42-12 at the Aviva Stadium.

Slick Saints beat Prem Rugby Cup holders Leicester
Northampton keep their hopes of reaching the Prem Rugby Cup semi-finals alive with a dominant derby win over Leicester.
