
A Spurned Schumer Reaches Out to the Left
In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.
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In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.

By increasing, on August 3, the required bond amount for visa applicants from 50 countries – including 30 in Africa – the US is continuing to tighten its migration policy toward the continent.

Konstantin Kontis and Vicky Kos were compelled to testify at a coronial inquest resuming on the sixth anniversary of the tragedy Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Quiet sobs could be heard in Melbourne’s coroner’s court, as several families attended to finally hear from the pair who were the

When Malaysian artist Darwisy Mustafani received a commission to paint the country’s king and queen, he did not reach for an ordinary canvas. Instead, the 25-year-old from the northeastern city of Kota Bharu transformed songket – the lustrous handwoven fabric once reserved for Malay courts and ceremonial dress – into a

Kim Ji-soo wrapped up a visit to the coastal city of Qingdao in northern China just last weekend, but she is already contemplating where she will go on her next visit. “It seemed affordable, nearby and I wanted to visit a new city,” said the 57-year-old Seoul resident, who had been to Beijing before. “I enjoyed the foo

Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister sign a joint defence agreement in Mecca.

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “The Last House,” out now on Netflix. “The Last House” is a new sci-fi feature that just dropped on Netflix that’s built around a central mystery: What if you and all of your neighbors were locked inside your houses with no option for escape and had no idea [&

The U.S. Army removed a top general overseeing forces in Europe from command in recent days, close to two months before his time in the role is slated to end, two U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal personnel matters, told The Hill on Friday. Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza was the commandi
WA's corruption watchdog faces "significant" resourcing challenges and needs new powers to perform its functions effectively, according to its commissioner.
Lebanon's Health Ministry says Israeli attacks have killed 4,335 people since 2 March Israeli attacks on Lebanon since 2 March this year, four days after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, have killed at least 4,335 people and wounded 12,273 others, according to the country’s Ministry of Public Health. T

Simon Levy was a serial sex offender who was being monitored by police when he killed two women.

Former Republican state congressman, who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, confirmed by US Senate to fill long-vacant role Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Former Virginia congressman David Brat has been confirmed by the US Senate to be the next US ambassador to Australia
Appearing to be a major setback in a case testing his presidential authority, Donald Trump has signalled involving US Supreme Court.

Several papers are leading on a serial sex offender who has been found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third in London.
A Queensland grower of popular supermarket mushrooms says operational costs are too high to make the industry viable.

US president has clashed with Federal Reserve members over his bid to rapidly slash interest rates despite inflation.

Riyadh is looking to strengthen its security ties against the backdrop of war between the U.S. and Iran, which has drawn in surrounding nations and disrupted shipping.
Graham, a South Carolina Republican who died last month, was among Kyiv's most outspoken allies in Congress in its four-year-long war with Russia.

International court's oversight body warns exits threaten global justice, as US intensifies campaign against tribunal.
An appeals court upheld an order on Friday halting work on the US president's prized White House ballroom, setting up another battle in the Supreme Court over the limits of presidential authority. In a social media post, Trump added that 'much of the work has been done and paid for.'
A German national and former police officer says she is disappointed by the WA Police response after she and her friend were attacked by a group of girls while riding through Broome.
Kpler: Hormuz traffic subdued, surges 18 percent through Bab el-Mandeb Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued on 7 August, with eight confirmed crossings, down 33% from the previous day, according to maritime traffic tracking firm Kpler. Traffic through Bab el-Mandeb moved in the opposite direction, risi

From deep cuts to surprise guests, Duff's comeback show basks in millennial magic (just don't forget your butterfly clips)

The Republican House member from Ohio was accused of holding a gun to his ex-wife’s head and fracturing the collarbone of their young daughter. He has denied the accusations.

The Mecca Joint Defence Pact brings together countries that sit between Iran and Israel, but will it be effective?
South Australia has quickly become the country's hotspot for H5N1 bird flu and while the bulk of the cases are from coastal birds, what does a spread look like if it continues inland and crosses into other species?

Since January, Palestinians have reported more than 11,000 Israeli attacks in the occupied West Bank, officials say.
A stoma nurse helped David Platt feel comfortable after a significant medical procedure, but now South Australia's largest regional city is nearly without the service.