Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida steps down as planned before his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba takes office
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida steps down as planned before his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba takes office.
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The HillBiden rips Trump’s hurricane claims as ‘un-American,’ calls for him to stop
President Biden on Wednesday called former President Trump’s claims about Hurricane Milton hitting Florida “un-American” and said he should stop spreading disinformation about the government’s response. “Over the last few weeks there’s been reckless and irresponsible and relentless promotion of disinformation and outright lies about what’s going on,” Biden said in remarks from the White…
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‘Suicidal thoughts’: Top staffer drops bombshell
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles’ chief of staff has dropped bombshell allegations in a press conference announcing her resignation.
- The Hill
Greene takes fire for remarks about weather
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has again thrown herself at the center of controversy over her embrace of claims that the government and humans are “controlling” the severe weather as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida. In the wake of widespread devastation from Hurricane Helene, the Georgia Republican has shared various conspiracy theories online suggesting the government is in…
- HuffPost UK
Putin Officials Weigh In On MI5's Warning That Russia Wants To Create 'Mayhem' In UK
According to the Russian embassy in London, Moscow is the real target.
- The Hill
Harris makes impromptu call into CNN, says Trump’s hurricane comments ‘dangerous’
Vice President Harris called into CNN on Wednesday to talk about Hurricane Milton as it approaches Florida, bashing former President Trump for his comments about the federal government’s response to the latest storms. “It is dangerous, it is unconscionable, frankly, that anyone who considers themselves a leader would mislead desperate people to the point that…
- Yahoo Finance AU
$150 per week cash boost coming for thousands of Aussie workers
Thousands of early childhood workers will receive a 15 per cent pay rise. Here's who is eligible.
- Euronews
Viktor Orbán and Ursula von der Leyen clash in fiery debate at European Parliament
The gloves were off as Viktor Orbán appeared before the European Parliament in Strasbourg and faced off with Ursula von der Leyen.View on euronews
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Record $8m payout for abuse victim of infamous school
A Victorian public school sexual abuse survivor has reached a record $8 million settlement with the education department, closing the book on a 50-year quest.
- The Conversation
Israel has banned the UN secretary-general. Is this legal – or right?
While states have the right to expel or deny entry to any diplomat without reason, barring a top UN official could have serious ramifications for the organisation’s work.
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Getting assisted dying law wrong ‘too terrible to contemplate’, MPs warned
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater will introduce a private members’ bill (PMB) on assisted dying after topping a ballot.
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Foreign Secretary Lammy set for China visit
David Lammy will travel to Beijing and Shanghai next week, according to reports from China.
- Australian Associated Press
Hands off: Labor eyes privatisation fight over NBN
The federal opposition has been challenged to reveal its position on the future of the $51 billion NBN after Labor introduced laws to keep it publicly-owned.
- HuffPost UK
Putin Ally Unveils Bizarre Theory Why Ukraine War Really Started, And Refuses To Blame Russia
Russia's deputy foreign minister also lashed out at Kyiv's supposed "minions".
- The Hill
Don’t expect hurricane ‘truth telling from anybody’: Bill O’Reilly
"Republicans and Donald Trump are trying to use a storm for political advantage, but so is Kamala Harris,” O'Reilly said.
- The Independent
Tim Walz campaigns with John McCain’s son as Kamala Harris lags in Arizona
Tim Walz is campaigning in Arizona with Native American leaders as polling shows the vice president lags in the state. The Minnesota governor attended events this week with Ruben Gallego, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Arizona, and Jim McCain, the son of late Republican senator John McCain. The younger McCain announced earlier this year that he had switched parties and plans to vote for Harris in this election.
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Under-pressure police ditch tasks due to staff shortage
Non-core police jobs including welfare checks will be shunned by some NSW police officers as the state government struggles to fix widespread vacancies.
- Australian Associated Press
'Handmaid's Tale': abortion law repeal call slammed
The heat is on Queensland's opposition leader as a conservative crossbench vows to challenge abortion laws in the likely event of a change in government.
- Storyful
Bradenton Police Survey Scattered Boats and Debris Near Manatee River
Damage assessments and cleanup efforts continued in parts of central and south Florida on Thursday, October 10, following Hurricane Milton’s impact on the region.Footage posted to X by the Bradenton Police Department shows damaged traffic and scattered boat debris in Bradenton near the Manatee River on Thursday morning.Downed power lines and damaged buildings posed a risk to public safety, the National Weather Service warned on Thursday afternoon, advising residents to avoid floodwaters throughout the day. Credit: Bradenton Police Department via Storyful
- Bloomberg
Barnier’s Make-or-Break Budget for France: Here’s What to Watch
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Fresh action on issue haunting Aussies
The federal government has announced its next move on a major issue still haunting hundreds of thousands of Australians.