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Australia politics live: Thorpe criticises ‘outrageous’ police search powers expansion in Melbourne; Optus mobile outage affects 14,000 Victorian users

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Hegseth orders US Navy secretary to investigate Arizona senator Mark Kelly for ‘potentially unlawful comments’ - live

Donald Trump’s defense secretary sends memo to John Phelan asking him to review Kelly’s comments; House Democrats from video confirm FBI is seeking to investigate

Robert Mackey (now); Shrai Popat, Lucy Campbell and Yohannes Lowe (earlier) 1 hours ago

Technology

Rodd & Gunn unveil French-influenced fine diner and moody bar in four-storey precinct

The Lodge Dining Room is the cherry on top of the New Zealand fashion label Rodd & Gunn’s four-storey global flagship in Melbourne. The precinct includes a shiny retail shopfront on Little Collins Street and beneath it the Cellar & Caffetteria, the subterranean wine bar and bottle shop with cocktails...

Tomas Telegramma 1 hours ago

Technology

Final nail in the coffin for interest rate cut hopes as inflation rises again

Inflation has jumped once again, all but putting the final nail in the coffin for any chance of an interest rate cut in 2025. While the monthly consumer price index (CPI) was flat in October, the yearly measure rose to 3.8 per cent, according to fresh data from the Australian...

Daniel Jeffrey 1 hours ago

Politics

Israel’s top diplomat prepares to depart after acrimonious posting

Newman, an expert in Jewish history, previously served as Israel’s consul general in Los Angeles and ambassador to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Sources said he was not aligned to any political party in Israel. Maimon’s tenure saw Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally attack Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on social media...

Matthew Knott 1 hours ago

Technology

Taoiseach rules out 'knee-jerk' reaction of social media ban for children

Ahead of the December 10 ban, Snapchat has started asking children and teenagers to confirm their ages or face having their accounts locked. People can verify their age in several ways, including through a connection with their Australian bank account. Speaking to reporters in Angola, the Taoiseach said there will...

Irishexaminer.com,Louise Burne In Angola 1 hours ago

Technology

Optus Triple-Zero outage affecting more than 14,300 customers south of Melbourne

Optus is experiencing yet another mass Triple-Zero outage, which is affecting more than 14,300 customers south of Melbourne. The telco's website stated that an "aerial fibre break" is impacting regular and Triple-Zero calls and mobile data in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas this morning. Customers can dial Triple Zero...

Yashee Sharma 1 hours ago

Politics

National Assembly returns as turmoil engulfs Quebec Liberals and Quebec Solidaire

The National Assembly resumed sitting Tuesday after a week-long break, with MNAs returning to the legislature for the first time since internal turmoil erupted within both the Quebec Liberal Party and Quebec Solidaire. Liberal MNA André Fortin rose in question period for the first time as the official opposition leader,...

Alessia Simona Maratta,Dan Spector 1 hours ago

Politics

Trump news at a glance: Pete Hegseth increases administration’s attacks on senator Mark Kelly

Trump’s defense secretary orders US Navy secretary to investigate ‘potentially unlawful comments’ made by Kelly – key US politics stories from 25 November 2025

Guardian staff 1 hours ago

Technology

Dancing With the Stars’ Witney Carson Shares Handwritten Note From Robert Irwin Ahead of Tough Finale

Dancing With the Stars pro Witney Carson shared a sweet note from her dance partner Robert Irwin ahead of the season finale on Nov. 25.

eonline.com 1 hours ago

Politics

West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice agrees to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes

U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes.

cbsnews.com 1 hours ago

Health

Calgary is one of the country’s hot spots for influenza: Health Canada

Calgary and the surrounding area has become one of the hot spots for the flu in Canada, according to the latest Canadian respiratory virus surveillance report, published by Health Canada. Calgary joins B.C.’s Lower Mainland, B.C. north coast, southern Ontario, northern Quebec, the Gaspe Peninsula and northern New Brunswick as...

Ken MacGillivray 1 hours ago

Sports

Short first Ashes Test results in record donation of surplus food across Western Australia

Optus Stadium donates fresh produce after England’s capitulation with OZHarvest redistributing ‘hundreds of kilos’ to charities

Guardian sport 1 hours ago

Technology

NSW to introduce digital birth certificates for young adults

People born in NSW will soon become the only Australians to have access to their birth certificate on their mobile phone. The state government today announced details of its rollout of the digital documents, with residents aged 16 to 21 who hold a photo card or driving licence able to...

Richard Wood 1 hours ago

Politics

Horrific death of Kardell Lomas sparks urgent calls for new independent oversight of police

Federal government’s expert advisory panel on sexual violence says it repeatedly warned of chronic failure of police to adequately investigate violence

Ben Smee Queensland correspondent 1 hours ago

Politics

Inflation up to 3.8% as price pressures rise and hopes for Reserve Bank interest rate cuts fall

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says government deciding on energy rebate extension in ‘next few weeks’ as cost of living continues to bite

Patrick Commins Economics editor 1 hours ago

Politics

‘We want there to be zero robberies on Mexico’s highways’: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, much of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning press conference focused on women’s rights and the actions the federal government is taking to improve the lives of Mexican women. “There are several policies of support for women,” noted Minister for Women Citlalli...

MND Staff 1 hours ago

Politics

Public sector told to find significant savings but Jim Chalmers denies ‘big job cuts’

Coalition accuses government of breaking its promise not to cut the public sector as treasurer confirms reductions

Tom McIlroy and Krishani Dhanji 2 hours ago

Technology

Former umpire charged with betting offences relating to 2022 Brownlow Medal count

Pell, 34, has been further charged over allegedly suspicious gambling on the 2022 count. Two extra charges of engaging in conduct that corrupted a betting outcome of an event – communicate information – were added. He had already been charged with six offences in relation to wagering on the 2021...

Jon Pierik 2 hours ago

Health

Identification process of hostage body underway after arrival at Institute of Forensic Medicine

The body of one of the three hostages still held captive in Gaza was handed over on Tuesday afternoon and is currently undergoing tests to determine its identity and cause of death. Hamas and Islamic Jihad handed over via the International Committee of the Red Cross a coffin containing the...

Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon, Roni Green Shaulov 2 hours ago