Australia news live: Moreton Island fire warning downgraded; Melbourne’s final Metro Tunnel station complete

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Crews worked through the night to contain a bushfire in the popular camping destination. Follow today’s news live

The alert for the Moreton Island fire has been downgraded to “advice” level this morning after fire crews worked over the weekend to contain the blaze.

The fire broke out on the island off Queensland’s south-east coast in dense national park near Eastern Beach at 10.30am on Saturday, forcing the evacuation of 20 campers to the western side of the island on the long weekend, AAP reports.

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Japan’s Nikkei seen hitting new highs as yen, bonds sputter on Takaichi victory – Reuters

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  1. Japan's Nikkei seen hitting new highs as yen, bonds sputter on Takaichi victory  Reuters
  2. Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?  BBC
  3. Japan Stocks to Gain, Yen Drops After Takaichi Win: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com
  4. Japan’s Ruling Party, Following Global Trend, Veers Right  The Wall Street Journal
  5. Japan Is Set for Its First Female Prime Minister  The New York Times
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UK ministers aim to speed up homebuying by four weeks

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Proposed government overhaul of house purchase process looks at shifting some costs from buyers to sellers

Ministers are attempting to cut the time it takes to buy a home by four weeks under new proposals aimed at overhauling the housebuying process.

The UK government will also consult on plans to shift costs from buyers to sellers, including compelling sellers and estate agents to provide buyers with vital information – such as the condition of the home and the scale of any leasehold costs – upfront.

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Priscilla strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific. Maps show its path. – CBS News

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  1. Priscilla strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific. Maps show its path.  CBS News
  2. Hurricane Priscilla forms in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico  AP News
  3. Tropical Storm Priscilla forms in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico’s southwestern coast  PBS
  4. Storm Watch: How Tropical Storm Priscilla might impact Arizona’s weather  AZFamily
  5. Tropical Storm Priscilla strengthens in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico  AJC.com
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Russian air attack across Ukraine damages energy networks, kills five – The Washington Post

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  1. Russian air attack across Ukraine damages energy networks, kills five  The Washington Post
  2. Russia Targets Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure With Deadly Bombardment  The New York Times
  3. Five killed in large Russian missile and drone attack, Zelensky says  BBC
  4. Five killed in Russian overnight air attack on Ukraine  CNN
  5. Poland deploys air defences as Russia launches new strikes on Ukraine  Al Jazeera
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Suspected arson attack at East Sussex mosque investigated as hate crime

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Fire at mosque in Peacehaven on Saturday night left front entrance damaged and a car burnt out

A suspected arson attack on a mosque in an English seaside town is being investigated by police as a hate crime.

The front entrance to the mosque in Peacehaven, East Sussex, was damaged and a car parked outside was entirely burnt out after the incident on Saturday night, which has been condemned by political figures and faith groups.

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Thousands gather in London to mark two years since 7 October attacks – BBC

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  1. Thousands gather in London to mark two years since 7 October attacks  BBC
  2. Two years post-massacre, I look back in disbelief. I, too, missed the October 8 surprise  Haaretz
  3. In Skokie, Illinois, Jewish groups mark Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel two years later  CBS News
  4. Anger, defiance in the UK as October 7 anniversary colored by Manchester attack  The Times of Israel
  5. Israel, world marks 2-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks at Nova music festival in Reim  USA Today
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Greta Thunberg has not met lawyer since being processed by immigration authorities – The Times of Israel

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  1. Greta Thunberg has not met lawyer since being processed by immigration authorities  The Times of Israel
  2. More Gaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment in Israeli detention  Al Jazeera
  3. Report: Greta Thunberg to be deported from Israel Tuesday on Greek-funded flight  The Times of Israel
  4. Celebrity activist Greta Thunberg being held in bedbug-infested cell in Israel: 'Sitting for long periods on hard surfaces'  New York Post
  5. Activists allege Greta Thunberg mistreated as flotilla detainees arrive in Turkey  Reuters
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Strong-Armed by Trump, Netanyahu Embraces Gaza Deal as a Personal Win – The New York Times

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  1. Strong-Armed by Trump, Netanyahu Embraces Gaza Deal as a Personal Win  The New York Times
  2. Trump warns of 'massive bloodshed' if Hamas fails to agree to peace deal: 'MOVE FAST'  Fox News
  3. How a Missile Strike Unlocked a Deal for Peace in Gaza  The Wall Street Journal
  4. The Trump Gaza Plan Could Work, With or Without Hamas  Politico
  5. Trump urges Hamas to 'move quickly' on Gaza peace plan  NPR
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Germany’s Merz: We assume Russia is behind drone incursions – Reuters

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  1. Germany's Merz: We assume Russia is behind drone incursions  Reuters
  2. Multiple drone sightings reported in Germany in past three days, Bild says  Reuters
  3. Munich airport resumes flights after suspected drones force second closure in 24 hours  BBC
  4. Mysterious drone flights in NATO airspace have caused alarm across Europe. Here's what we know  AP News
  5. Germany Deploys Laser System to Protect Munich Airport Amid Ongoing Drone Incidents  UNITED24 Media
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Mount Everest rescue under way after snowstorm traps nearly 1,000 people

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Hundreds of trekkers stranded by blizzard on eastern face of mountain in Tibet already guided to safety by rescuers

Rescue efforts are under way on Mount Everest after a snowstorm trapped nearly 1,000 people in campsites on the eastern side of the mountain, according to Chinese state media.

Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of the mountain in Tibet were guided to safety by rescuers on Sunday, as unusually heavy precipitation including rain pummelled the Himalayas.

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Manchester synagogue attack victim Melvin Cravitz’s funeral held – BBC

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  1. Manchester synagogue attack victim Melvin Cravitz's funeral held  BBC
  2. NFL holds moment of silence for victims of Yom Kippur terror attack in England  Fox News
  3. Police admit they shot dead Manchester synagogue victim, as attack puts spotlight on antisemitism in UK  CNN
  4. Machester Yom Kippur attack exposes violent antisemitism  The Jerusalem Post
  5. News Wrap: Authorities question 6 suspects linked to Manchester synagogue attack  PBS
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China threatened to retaliate against UK over foreign influence rules

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Exclusive: Chinese officials warned that targeting its security apparatus would negatively affect relations

China threatened to retaliate against the UK government if ministers targeted parts of its security apparatus under foreign influence rules, the Guardian can disclose.

Chinese officials warned the Foreign Office that the move would have negative consequences for relations soon after the Guardian reported it was under consideration, according to two government sources with knowledge of the discussions.

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