Tuesday, 8 September 2026

World

Symbol of open doors and stability
World

Healey announces reforms amid opposition criticism

The Treasury minister announced changes to fiscal policy, but the opposition argues that a clear strategy for growth is lacking.

Office desk with documents and seal
World

Australia: Superannuation row, digital bill and aid appeal

The government proposes early access to superannuation, while the opposition criticises ministers' power. Meanwhile, a boat is sunk and thousands are left without work.

Boeing 767 turns off the runway
Miami airport

Amazon plane landing interrupted at Miami

Amazon's Boeing 767 struck several vehicles after landing, while the airport closed all runways for landing.

Bottle of hair dye on a dark background
World

Trump appears with darker hair: 'I am not wearing a wig'

Donald Trump, appearing at a public event in New Jersey, drew attention with a change in his hair colour, but he dismissed claims that he was wearing a wig.

Heavy hammer above the candle
World

Iran sentences sister to death, second to 25 years in prison

Diplomacy and war destruction
World

Diplomats in Moscow, Russian offensive continues

Two US envoys have spoken with the Russian president, while an intense exchange of attacks continues on both sides.

Axe stuck in the ground
World

Attack with axes in Victoria: three injured, manhunt under way

The attacker left the scene, police are conducting a search following an axe attack in the Gippsland region.

Secure European cloud data
World

European Commission: Cloud Computing Act

The Commission presents a law to reduce the European military's dependence on American technology.

Stressful diplomatic atmosphere
World

Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow for talks

The US envoys have arrived in Moscow, where they have begun talks with the Russian side, at a time when the situation on the ground continues to deteriorate.

Judge bangs gavel
Legal

Judge declares mistrial in children's murder case

The jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the case of a woman who killed her three children, leading to the dismissal of the trial.

Two trails in nature
World

Reform UK suspends two officials over controversy

James Orrell and Dan Jukes resigned following a recording that revealed an attempt to circumvent the law, with the party distancing itself from their actions.

Oil rig on a turbulent sea
World

Argentina imposes sanctions on companies exploiting oil near Falklands

The Argentine government has announced the introduction of stricter measures against companies involved in oil exploration near the disputed islands, escalating tensions with London.

Adam Thel with the American flag and the Pentagon
Pentagon

Trump appoints Telle as acting secretary of the army

Adam Telle replaces Dr. Daniel Driscoll, who resigned following tensions with Defence Secretary Hegseth, as the military faces a shortage of weapons due to the conflict with Iran.

Australia tightens security, science records milestone
World

Australia tightens security, science records milestone

Government responds to tensions in the region as doctors record a historic success with a genetically modified transplant.

Dry ground under the hot sun
Mortality in Belgium

2,935 excess deaths in Belgium following extreme heat

Heatwaves from June to August caused thousands of excess deaths, with the highest toll recorded in the first half of the summer.