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Pat Cummins press conference live updates: Australian cricket captain speaks about Usman Khawaja’s ‘sandpapergate’ claims

Cummins speaks about allegations in Usman Khawaja’s book about the 2018 ball-tampering incident ‘Complete and utter nonsense’: Australia captain Pat Cummins hits back at Khawaja ‘sandpapergate’ claims Cummins says there’

The Guardian13 minutes ago
War

Is Indonesia’s new aircraft carrier worth its US$98,700 a day fuel cost?

Indonesia’s fresh drills this month on its first and only aircraft carrier have refocused attention on the issue of whether the costly, ageing vessel is being put to good strategic use. The KRI Sriwijaya-100, commissione

South China Morning Post38 minutes ago
DiplomacySociety

Yemen’s Houthis renew strikes on Saudi Arabia as UNSC extends sanctions

Saudi-led coalition intercepts flurry of suspected Houthi drones targeting oil and military infrastructure.

Al Jazeera45 minutes ago
Health

Teen missing for six days recounts ordeal from hospital

William, 17, says he sang John Denver's Country Roads, Take Me Home to keep his spirits up while he desperately hoped to be rescued in Victoria's east.

ABC News50 minutes ago
SocietyWar

Russian court jails rights lawyer for 12 years on treason charge

Prosecutors say the woman shared security details with Ukraine, while her lawyers argue the information was not secret.

Al Jazeera1 hour ago
Society

Live: Beau Lamarre-Condon denies he remains 'angry' with Jesse Baird

Beau Lamarre-Condon is continuing to answer questions after close to a week of cross-examination from the Crown.

ABC News1 hour ago
ClimateDiplomacy

Climate-vulnerable nations urge immediate action at UN Cop31 summit

Urgent action is needed to help countries hardest-hit by the effects of climate change, small island leaders said on Thursday at the United Nations climate talks in Turkey, describing global warming as a life-or-death is

South China Morning Post1 hour ago
Society

Eight killed, including two children, in New York building collapse

Eight people, including two children, were killed when a residential building collapsed into an adjacent construction site in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Firefighters spent hours searching the rubble overnight before declarin

France 241 hour ago
Society

Why do supercell thunderstorms form and what makes them so dangerous?

More than 80,000 households were left without power after south-east Queensland thunderstorms downed more than 400 powerlines.

ABC News1 hour ago
Technology

Jensen Huang’s departure may signal tighter US controls on AI chip exports to China

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang’s abrupt departure has raised fresh questions about the future of US-China technology ties, as observers weigh the potential fallout from Washington’s policy on advanced AI chip export

South China Morning Post2 hours ago
Politics

Donald Trump Jr. exits Kalshi adviser role after firm invests in competitor Polymarket

The president's eldest son stepped into his role as a paid ‘strategic adviser’ for Kalshi shortly after Trump was sworn into office for his second term in January 2025

The Independent2 hours ago
War

Putin takes hard line in US talks as Ukraine says Starlink disrupted again

Russian president says he would target any foreign troops sent to Ukraine and refuses to soften territorial demands Vladimir Putin warned US negotiators that Russia would target any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine, in

The Guardian2 hours ago
Health

Trump’s DOJ tried to hide who on his staff worked on DC golf course. The judge wasn’t having it

The Justice Department tried to conceal the names of government officials behind renovation plans claiming it has generated ‘outrage and death threats’

The Independent2 hours ago
War

Russia using 'illegal and unethical means, knows Europe won't use same means back', expert says

There are mounting concerns across Europe that recent hoax threats and cyber attacks could be part of a massive hybrid warfare campaign. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Elisabeth Braw, Senior Fellow with the Atlan

France 242 hours ago
War

Russia using 'illegal and unethical means, knows Europe won't use same means back', expert says

There are mounting concern across Europe that recent hoax threats and cyber attacks could be part of a massive hybrid warfare campaign. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Elisabeth Braw, Senior Fellow with the Atlant

France 242 hours ago
Society

Italy fight back to beat France 3-1 and move top of Nations League group

Michael Olise gives France the lead, but double from Pio Esposito and one from Davide Frattesi secure win for Italy.

Al Jazeera2 hours ago
Politics

Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after mounting scandals

Jensen Huang, long considered the face of the AI revolution, has resigned as Nvidia's President, CEO and board member as sandals over his romantic affairs wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the company's market v

France 242 hours ago
Health

Skyrocketing regional airfares hurting patients needing specialist care

Residents and medical professionals say WA's reliance on FIFO doctors leaves regional residents vulnerable to rising flight prices.

ABC News2 hours ago
ClimateDiplomacy

China rules out hosting Cop33 climate summit in 2028

Decision disappoints experts hoping for world’s biggest emitter to take global lead on climate crisis China has ruled out hosting the Cop33 UN climate summit in 2028 after months of deliberations, leaving the field open

The Guardian2 hours ago
WarEconomy

As Japan looks to strengthen defences and security strategy, analysts warn of escalation

Japan aims to become harder to defeat militarily and less vulnerable to economic pressure from China under plans to overhaul its three key security documents by the end of the year. Analysts said the proposed revisions c

South China Morning Post2 hours ago
Society

Mauritania fishing boats falsely portrayed as migrant fleet bound for Spain

Spain’s Canary Islands are facing renewed pressure from migrant arrivals, with local authorities declaring a state of emergency. Against this backdrop, a viral video claims to show thousands of boats in Mauritania amassi

France 242 hours ago
Technology

Microsoft begins restoring services amid global outage affecting Outlook and Teams

Streamlined recovery process under way, company says, after nearly 130,000 users worldwide reported access issues Microsoft outage – live updates Microsoft says a portion of servers are returning to service, and a stream

The Guardian2 hours ago
Technology

Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft and OpenAI

‘We're aggressively pursuing all pathways to reduce impact,’ Microsoft said in a statement

The Independent2 hours ago
ElectionsPolitics

The Gambia's electoral commission announces 5 candidates for presidential poll

The Gambia’s electoral commission has confirmed five candidates for next month’s presidential election. They include incumbent Adama Barrow who is running for a third term despite initially promising not to do so. It’s n

Africanews3 hours ago
Society

Giant corpse flower 'Pete' set to bloom in regional Victoria

Geelong Botanic Garden staff expect large crowds when a corpse plant blooms, likely this week.

ABC News3 hours ago
Society

Trump team mulling Howard Lutnick’s future as commerce secretary after Nvidia scandal, report says

Criticism of Lutnick's actions predates Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Thursday resignation

The Independent3 hours ago
DiplomacyTechnology

Huang's exit, AI bubble and financial crisis fears in focus on Web Summit's last day

Jensen Huang's resignation as Nvidia CEO, the risk of an AI bubble and soaring US debt were in focus on a packed last day of the Web Summit in Lisbon, as speakers on a panel moderated by Euronews warned that public debt

Euronews3 hours ago
Elections

Ghana kick-start Afcon 2027 bid despite Ayew penalty miss

Ghana kick-start their Afcon 2027 qualifying campaign despite Jordan Ayew having a penalty saved, while Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Senegal register wins.

BBC3 hours ago
Society

Search for British woman missing from Tui cruise in Atlantic called off

The 72-year-old is believed to have gone overboard from the Tui ship on Monday as it headed towards the Caribbean.

BBC3 hours ago
Society

Live: Cummins says Khawaja's ball-tampering claims '100 per cent wrong'

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins hits out at Usman Khawaja's claims that all players in the team knew about the 2018 ball tampering in a passionate press conference. Follow live.

ABC News3 hours ago
War

Across Africa: Tunisians drawn into Russia's war with Ukraine

This week: A new report says more than 1,400 Africans have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine since 2023. Also, as South Africa races to become Africa's digital gateway, a growing backlash is emerging in Cape

France 243 hours ago
Culture

Youth music scene concerned as popular venue flagged for demolition

The head of WA Music says the all-ages music community has been "sent sideways" this week over the impending loss of a key performance venue, and amid uncertainty for a major youth music festival.

ABC News3 hours ago
Technology

Why Hong Kong is losing ground in AI data centre race as Malaysia, Singapore advance

From large factory premises in Tseung Kwan O to compact, multilayered industrial buildings in Kwai Chung, data centres are spreading into every corner of Hong Kong. The outlook once appeared promising. Property consultan

South China Morning Post8 minutes ago
War

Neither war nor peace in Tigray - is Ethiopia's latest conflict really over?

The army has taken control of most of Tigray's main towns - it is unclear if the TPLF is capable of fighting back.

BBC17 minutes ago
Science

Advocates warn FIFO standards are slipping on mine sites

Researchers say minimum accommodation standards are dropping on mine sites, despite years of public scrutiny and industry reports.

ABC News36 minutes ago
Climate

Race to Australia's first green steel entering final stages

Companies are racing to build Australia's first low-emissions steel mills as traditional steelmakers grapple with aging infrastructure, cheap imports and the enormous task of decarbonisation.

ABC News36 minutes ago
War

Iran war live: Riyadh, China discuss Houthis as group claims Aramco attacks

Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drones heading for Riyadh as the rebel group claims attacks on energy facilities.

Al Jazeera37 minutes ago
Society

Breaking: Sydney Swans players will not face charges over sex assault investigation

Victoria Police say a thorough investigation has concluded there is insufficient evidence to lay charges over the incident at a Melbourne hotel in August.

ABC News42 minutes ago
Technology

Scandal-hit Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang quits, plunging AI chipmaking giant into turmoil

US lawmakers now want to question him over whether one of his alleged relationships was with a Chinese spy.

BBC1 hour ago
Society

Darth Vader’s lightsaber used in ‘I am your father’ duel sells for nearly US$5 million

A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi sold on Thursday for nearly US$5 million in an auction. The lightsaber, which was used in the climactic duel in Cloud

South China Morning Post1 hour ago
Politics

US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol

Newly elected US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday 12 November for a traditional group photograph ahead of the opening of the 120th Congress. The incoming House members are attending orientation following th

Africanews1 hour ago
Politics

US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol

Newly elected US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday 12 November for a traditional group photograph ahead of the opening of the 120th Congress. The incoming House members are attending orientation following th

Euronews1 hour ago
Elections

Live: Victorian election campaign rolls on as parties appeal to regions

Liberal leader Jess Wilson was spotted pouring beers in Wodonga last night, while the Carroll government has promised to freeze a tax on farmers if re-elected.

ABC News1 hour ago
Science

From Paddington to physics, there's a common thread to Ben Miller's career

An actor, comedian, author and physics enthusiast, Ben Miller is a man of many talents. So, how did the son of English teachers become so obsessed with quantum physics? And how does a comic end up writing a spy thriller?

ABC News1 hour ago
War

Hegseth gives top award to soldier who scolded him at war cemetery

The soldier reprimanded US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a group of his staffers when a loud laugh was heard after they took photos at the site, following a ceremony that included US President Donald Trump and Vice-

ABC News2 hours ago
EconomyTechnology

Nvidia’s Huang ousted by board in move that roils AI economy

Longtime CFO Colette Kress is taking the job of interim CEO, Nvidia said, and Huang will no longer have ties with the chipmaker.

The Japan Times2 hours ago
Technology

'No indication' Outlook outage caused by cyber attack, Microsoft says

Microsoft says it has begun restoring access to its email and other online services after Australians experienced outages for several hours today.

ABC News2 hours ago
Politics

Icac’s dirt files expose NSW’s ‘guns for hire’ problem. But neither major party is serious about lobbying reform

Chris Minns’s move to address the threat of undeclared lobbying falls well short of what the commission recommended five years ago Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast A dirt file on a state min

The Guardian2 hours ago
Politics

‘Win-win’ deal with EU could be done, Andy Burnham says

Prime minister says reset could be a deal ‘like the Brexit people thought they were voting for in 2016’ Andy Burnham has said he believes a “win-win” deal could be done with the EU that could be “more like the Brexit tha

The Guardian2 hours ago
WarDiplomacy

EU leaders tussle over who to send to Ukraine, Russia peace talks

A seat at the table for Europe now appears likely following comments by a US envoy who just held talks with Putin. But who will take that seat remains unclear.

Deutsche Welle2 hours ago
Science

Despite a 1960 doomsday prediction, the world won't end today

In 1960, three scientists predicted that the world would end on November 13, 2026, due to overpopulation. Here's why they were wrong.

ABC News2 hours ago
Politics

A whopping 400 districts that voted for Trump turned blue in the midterms

‘Our progress has ensured that losing ground in statehouses will forever be part of Trump’s legacy,’ DLCC President Heather Williams said

The Independent3 hours ago
Science

Your air purifier could stop you getting diabetes, study finds

The findings could have major implications for the 115 million Americans living with prediabetes, most of whom don’t know they have the condition

The Independent3 hours ago
Culture

47th edition of Cairo International Film Festival gets underway in shadow of war

The 47th Cairo International Film Festival got underway on Wednesday in the Egyptian capital. The event brings together filmmakers, actors and other prominent figures from around the world. This year’s festival is taking

Africanews3 hours ago
Society

Pro-Palestinian group seeks ban on Israeli property fair in Paris

Pro-Palestinian activists have asked a French court to ban an Israeli property fair in Paris which they say offers a bonus to prospective Jewish settlers in the occupied territories, sources told Agence France-Presse on

South China Morning Post3 hours ago
ClimateSociety

Celebrity chef says tree chop in Adelaide parklands 'inexcusable'

Dozens of protesters gather in the Adelaide parklands where tree removal works for the MotoGP track begin as a group of Australian celebrities call for better environmental protection.

ABC News3 hours ago
PoliticsEconomy

Carney wraps meetings on security, trade with European leaders in Ireland

Prime Minister Mark Carney heard from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday about the state of negotiations with Russia as the two discussed continental security with European leaders.

CBC3 hours ago
War

Russian federation head Tretiak says it will seek compensation if barred from world juniors in Alberta

Russian hockey federation president Vladislav Tretiak is threatening to seek compensation from Canada and push for the relocation or cancellation of next month's world junior championship in Alberta if Russia is barred f

CBC3 hours ago
PoliticsWar

Ngo criticizes UN's response to massacre in South Sudan

In tonight's edition, Amnesty International accuses both the government and UN peacekeepers of failing to protect civilians during a massacre in South Sudan that killed over 200 people. Also, more than a thousand people

France 243 hours ago
Society

Here is the voting bloc that ‘despises’ Trump

‘Look at this margin. Look at this margin. That is wild’ CNN’s Harry Enten said Thursday

The Independent3 hours ago
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