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Coalition can’t be trusted to build wages if it drops super guarantee, Labor says
Read More Employment spokesman Brendan O’Connor says prime minister ‘is looking to walk away from an election commitment’ Labor says it does not trust the Morrison government to find ways to build wages growth if it ditches legislated increases in the compulsory superannuation guarantee due to start next year. The long-awaited independent report into retirement…
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Hong Kong, Singapore travel bubble delayed by COVID-19 surge
Read MoreAir travel bubble postponed for at least two weeks after Hong Kong reports 43 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.Air travel bubble postponed for at least two weeks after Hong Kong reports 43 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.
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COVID-19: FDA authorises Regeneron antibody drug given to Trump
Read MoreUS agency grants emergency-use authorisation for the pilot antibody treatment used to treat President Donald Trump.US agency grants emergency-use authorisation for the pilot antibody treatment used to treat President Donald Trump.
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Australian war crimes allegations: defence chief says commanders will be held accountable ‘case by case’
Read More Angus Campbell responds to criticism of the findings relating to the responsibility of senior officers in the Brereton report The Australian defence force chief, General Angus Campbell, says he accepts officers and more senior commanders bear some of the responsibility for the handling of alleged war crimes against special forces in Afghanistan. Former…
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Spy sentenced to life in U.S. prison can now return to Israel
Read MoreJonathan Pollard was the only American to ever receive a life sentence for spying for an ally.Jonathan Pollard was the only American to ever receive a life sentence for spying for an ally.
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Man killed in shark attack at Cable beach in Western Australia
Read More A man has been killed while swimming at the beach in Broome, according to reports A man was killed in a shark attack at Cable beach in Broome in the north of Western Australia on Sunday morning. The attack occurred approximately 1.5km north of Cable Beach Surf Club. Continue reading…A man has been…
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Donald Trump appears to admit Covid is ‘running wild’ in the US
Read More President’s tweet came as FDA approved emergency use authorisation for Regeneron antibody therapy Donald Trump appears to have admitted that coronavirus is “running wild” across the US, in contrast with his statements throughout the election campaign that the country was “rounding the turn” on the pandemic. As new Covid infections in the US…
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British boy launches anti-bullying campaign with help of musical theater celebrities
Read MoreCharlie Kristensen’s passion for musical theatre made him a target for bullies. But with the help of some of his musical idols, the 10-year-old was able to ignite a viral anti-bullying campaign to help other kids stand up for themselves. Ian Lee has more.Charlie Kristensen’s passion for musical theatre made him a target for…
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Judge dismisses Trump bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification
Read MoreIn a scathing opinion, judge slams Trump campaign’s ‘strained legal arguments and speculative accusations’.In a scathing opinion, judge slams Trump campaign’s ‘strained legal arguments and speculative accusations’.
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Lego Wunderkind Wows With His Intricate Models Of German Soccer Stadiums
Read More Joe Bryant, a 12-year-old fanatic of the German pro soccer league, has been building detailed reconstructions of their arenas out of the tiny bricks without the help of blueprints. (Image credit: Phil Bryant) Joe Bryant, a 12-year-old fanatic of the German pro soccer league, has been building detailed reconstructions of their arenas out…
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Trump still falsely claims he won presidential election
Read MoreAs the virtual G20 summit kicked off Saturday, President Trump continued to falsely claim he won the presidential election. Mr. Trump also skipped a session focused on the coronavirus pandemic to play golf. Chip Reid has more.As the virtual G20 summit kicked off Saturday, President Trump continued to falsely claim he won the presidential…
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Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan prompts security concerns
Read MoreThe Trump administration this week announced plans to withdraw 2,000 troops from Afghanistan by mid-January. Critics say the withdrawal could lead to more violence in the already war-torn country. Imtiaz Tyab reports.The Trump administration this week announced plans to withdraw 2,000 troops from Afghanistan by mid-January. Critics say the withdrawal could lead to more…
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6.2 magnitude quake hits off Chile coast – USGS
Read More A powerful 6.2 – magnitude tremor has rocked the Chilean coast, the US Geological Survey has reported. The quake struck off at a depth of some 20 kilometers (12 miles). DETAILS TO FOLLOW A powerful 6.2 – magnitude tremor has rocked the Chilean coast, the US Geological Survey has reported. The quake struck…
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Pakistan opposition seeks end to Imran Khan’s ‘puppet’ rule
Read MoreProtesters in Pakistan say the PM came to power in rigged elections backed by the military.Protesters in Pakistan say the PM came to power in rigged elections backed by the military.
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US election results: Why Trump increased support among non-whites
Read MoreJoe Biden won the election, but support for Donald Trump increased among black and Latino voters. Why?Joe Biden won the election, but support for Donald Trump increased among black and Latino voters. Why?
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‘Thanksgiving To Go’: Americans splash out on takeaways
Read MoreRestaurants across the US are drawing in customers with their Thanksgiving takeaway menus this year.Restaurants across the US are drawing in customers with their Thanksgiving takeaway menus this year.
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Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Debretsion Gebremichael, the man at the heart of the conflict
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Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Debretsion Gebremichael, the man at the heart of the conflict
Read MoreWar veteran and ex-minister Debretsion Gebremichael now leads the struggle against the government.War veteran and ex-minister Debretsion Gebremichael now leads the struggle against the government.
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India’s most loved and loathed TV anchor
Read MoreThe star presenter is making Indian TV news louder and more aggressive than ever before.The star presenter is making Indian TV news louder and more aggressive than ever before.
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Children mimic street brutality in the playgrounds of Belarus
Read MoreViolence is being copied in children’s games, raising fears that months of protests have affected the young.Violence is being copied in children’s games, raising fears that months of protests have affected the young.
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The Indonesian meteorite which didn’t sell for $1.8m
Read MoreYou saw the headlines of a $1.8m meteorite? Here’s the real story and it’s just as fascinating.You saw the headlines of a $1.8m meteorite? Here’s the real story and it’s just as fascinating.
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Coronavirus live news: Adelaide emerges from lockdown; UK records 341 more deaths; G20 vaccine pledge
Read More In Australia, Adelaide residents emerge from several days of strict lockdown and Victoria is poised for final steps out of restrictions; UK records 341 deaths within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19; G20 leaders agree to fund fair distribution of vaccines. Follow latest updates Donald Trump Jr tests positive for coronavirus US…
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Jonathan Pollard, Who Sold Cold War Secrets To Israel, Completes Parole
Read More After 30 years in prison, and five years on stringent parole, former U.S. Navy analyst Jonathan Pollard plans to move to Israel, his lawyers said. (Image credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) After 30 years in prison, and five years on stringent parole, former U.S. Navy analyst Jonathan Pollard plans to move to Israel, his…
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Thousands of explicit images of Irish women leaked
Read More Campaigner warns ‘someone will end up dead’ because of mental health toll Campaigner warns ‘someone will end up dead’ because of mental health toll
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Protesters set fire to Guatemala’s Congress building
Read More 7,000 demonstrate against health and education cuts amid Covid and hurricane crises Hundreds of protesters broke into Guatemala’s Congress and burned part of the building on Saturday amid growing demonstrations against President Alejandro Giammattei and the legislature for approving a budget that cut educational and health spending. The protest came as about 7,000…
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California’s Covid curfew to begin, as US cases hit 12-million mark
Read MoreMillions face stay-at-home orders as the US faces a surge in coronavirus infections.Millions face stay-at-home orders as the US faces a surge in coronavirus infections.
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US surpasses 12 million COVID-19 cases ahead of holiday
Read MoreOver one million people were screened at airports across the US on Friday despite advice not to travel for Thanksgiving.Over one million people were screened at airports across the US on Friday despite advice not to travel for Thanksgiving.
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Nasal spray which could fight Covid and other respiratory infections gets funding
Read More If tests on the treatment are successful the technology will be manufactured in Australia A nasal spray with the potential to fight Covid-19 and other respiratory viral infections will be tested in the hope of manufacturing it in Australia. The INNA-051 nasal treatment, developed by the Australian biotech company Ena Respiratory, targets the…
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Boris Johnson under pressure as scientists back tight rules for Christmas
Read More PM set to announce end to lockdown before trying to broker national agreement on family gatherings Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson will meet his cabinet remotely on Sunday to decide how people will be able to gather with loved ones at Christmas, before the announcement of a…
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Guatemala: Congress on fire after protesters storm building
Read MoreThe building went up in flames after demonstrators – who oppose the new budget – staged an attack.The building went up in flames after demonstrators – who oppose the new budget – staged an attack.
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Obamas producing comedy series about chaos of the Trump administration
Read More Series to ask if government is a dirty word or a trusted institution Series to ask if government is a dirty word or a trusted institution
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Protesters burn part of Guatemala’s Congress building
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A Look At COVID-19 Vaccine Development Progress
Read More The race to develop COVID-19 vaccines is moving swiftly, both nationally and internationally. But challenges remain when it comes to distributing vaccines around the world. The race to develop COVID-19 vaccines is moving swiftly, both nationally and internationally. But challenges remain when it comes to distributing vaccines around the world.
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Wisconsin officials: Trump observers obstructing recount
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All-virtual G20 summit opens with Saudi Arabia as host
Read MoreIn a sign of the times, the traditional “family photo” of leaders in the summit was digitally designed and superimposed on a historical site just outside Riyadh.In a sign of the times, the traditional “family photo” of leaders in the summit was digitally designed and superimposed on a historical site just outside Riyadh.