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Government and opposition clash over immigration policy
Prime Minister warns of consequences for aged care, health, hospitality and agriculture; government promises to cap net migration at 245,000
Texas court allows transfer of infant to Los Angeles
The Supreme Court of Texas ruled that a one-month-old infant, born via surrogate McKenna West, can be moved to Los Angeles for treatment of a severe heart defect.
Iranian court sentences protester to death
Ali Zaree Dozdarresi was handed a death sentence on 23 August following charges of corruption on earth.
Trump announces Arctic security pact with Denmark and Greenland
The agreement is to be signed next week in New York, with Danish and Greenlandic officials stating it does not involve the sale of Greenland.
Trump bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from White House
Former President Obama said such a move was unthinkable, while media freedom advocates condemned the decision.
Singapore sells luxury goods linked to money-laundering probe
The world has witnessed Singapore prepare for the auction of luxury goods, part of a $2.2 billion money-laundering case that engulfed the city-state in 2023. The items are stored in a secure vault at Le Freeport, to which the BBC has been granted access to view the merchandise.
IMF warns: Australia must cut spending and enforce budget discipline
The International Monetary Fund has revised its growth forecasts, warning of inflation risks and recommending stricter fiscal discipline to preserve stability.
Arrests following stabbing of student in Sydney: Police raid family home
Two boys charged with murder, victim's family express grief over violence that struck their family.
Vučić: Serbia to hold extraordinary elections, list led by him
President announces snap parliamentary elections for 25 October, with SNS remaining at the head of the list.
Glitch in UK air traffic control disrupts flights, Ryanair calls for overhaul
A technical fault in the air traffic control system has caused chaos at UK airports, forcing the cancellation of more than 300 flights and sparking calls for leadership changes.
Israel closes British consulate
The decision follows London's imposition of sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which Israel met with the closure of its mission.
Fight in the air: Two men brawled, others separated them
A physical altercation occurred on a flight from London to Bangladesh, with passengers intervening to stop the fight.
AI-generated falsehood nearly triggered military action against Chinese vessel
Analyst misinterpreted data, leading AI to generate a false threat that nearly caused military intervention against a Chinese vessel in the Middle East.
Burnham to welcome Martin to Manchester for trade and EU cooperation
The prime minister will host the Irish taoiseach at 10 North, with the focus of the talks on exceptions to EU procurement rules and support for Ukraine.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern records economic growth
The region records growth of 5.0 per cent, one of the highest in the eastern German federal states, with the exception of Berlin.
At least 48 dead in Nigeria following alcohol poisoning
Tragic incident in Ondo state: methanol poisoning claims at least 48 lives, prompting urgent measures from regulators.
Iran threatens to kill Australian Jews, warns ASIO
Director of the security agency Mike Burgess expressed serious concern over possible attacks by Iranian agents on the local Jewish community, highlighting the growing risk of violent acts.
Vienna to build new waste processing plant, planned for 2034
The city of Vienna plans to construct a new waste processing facility on the Rautenweg site, securing waste management continuity amid a growing population.