Australia’s game-changing disability support is in crisis – what went wrong?
The programme was game-changing for its users - but as costs balloon, its success has led to its downfall.
Saudi Arabia ramps up oil exports through Mediterranean pipeline to avoid attacks in Red Sea – CNBC
- Saudi Arabia ramps up oil exports through Mediterranean pipeline to avoid attacks in Red Sea CNBC
- Second Supertanker Seen Loading at Saudi Oil Hub in Persian Gulf Bloomberg.com
- Saudi Red Sea oil exports go dark as Houthi attack threat grows Reuters
- Red Sea Brief: 13 August 2026 Lloyd's List Intelligence
- Saudi Arabia turns to 'dark' voyages for its oil exports energynews.pro
Why has North Korea fired a missile before US-South Korea drills? – Al Jazeera
- Why has North Korea fired a missile before US-South Korea drills? Al Jazeera
- N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea, US plan military drills Al Jazeera
- North Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills Reuters
- North Korea missile launch hints at upgraded weapons exports to Russia for Ukraine war South China Morning Post
- Pyongyang Missile Test Signals Growing Conflict Between North Korea and U.S. Allies wsj.com
Israel says Gaza drone strike targeted a Hamas commander, and other developments in the Mideast – AP News
- Israel says Gaza drone strike targeted a Hamas commander, and other developments in the Mideast AP News
- Israel's military says it targeted a Hamas commander planning attacks in Gaza Reuters
- Israeli air strike kills one in northern Gaza Al Jazeera
- IDF says it shot terror operative who crossed Gaza’s Yellow Line The Times of Israel
- Live updates • IDF says it targeted Hamas commander in northern Gaza strike Haaretz
How Russian attacks, European protectionism and drought are trapping Ukraine’s vital grain – politico.eu
- How Russian attacks, European protectionism and drought are trapping Ukraine’s vital grain politico.eu
- Ukraine's farmers despair as Russia's Black Sea blockade traps their harvest Reuters
- Putin Has an Unexpected Ally He Can’t Control Newsweek
- Russia is cutting off Ukraine’s grain exports again, threatening a critical harvest and global food security The Conversation
- Russia's lockdown of Odessa ports could be a grim turning point in war Responsible Statecraft
Countries in ‘armed conflict’ barred from hosting Eurovision
Organisers says new rule will ensure contest provides ‘safe and welcoming environment’ for participants
Broadcasters will no longer be eligible to host the Eurovision song contest if their state is involved in an “armed conflict” or “sensitive geopolitical situation”.
Eurovision is traditionally hosted by the previous year’s winner’s broadcaster, with next year’s show due to take place in Bulgaria after the singer Dara’s victory for the country in May.
Continue reading...Ex-Myanmar ambassador to UK on trial for trespassing in diplomatic residence
Kyaw Zwar Minn was ousted for declaring loyalty to Aung San Suu Kyi after 2021 coup but refused to leave his home
Myanmar’s ousted ambassador to the UK has gone on trial on trespassing charges for refusing to leave a diplomatic residence after being unceremoniously locked out of the embassy in 2021.
Shortly after Myanmar’s military seized power in 2021, triggering mass protests that spiralled into a civil war, Kyaw Zwar Minn was locked out of the embassy for declaring his loyalty to the deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Continue reading...Ship Pays $4M to Skip Long Wait at Panama Canal – Newser
- Ship Pays $4M to Skip Long Wait at Panama Canal Newser
- Panama canal fees soar due to Iran war and El Niño as ship ‘pays $4m to jump queue’ The Guardian
- Ship Pays $4 Million to Cut the Line at Panama Canal gcaptain.com
- Panama Canal charges ships record $1m to cross with Hormuz closed Yahoo Finance
- Panama Canal Auction Prices Soar as Wait Builds and Water Level Falls The Maritime Executive
Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.
Turkey’s PKK peace law brings hope to mothers, anguish to veterans – Reuters
- Turkey's PKK peace law brings hope to mothers, anguish to veterans Reuters
- Turkey's parliament approves a pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK militants NPR
- Turkey’s Kurdish region greets a conditional PKK pardon with relief, joy and doubt AP News
- Turkey Moves to Advance Peace Process With P.K.K. The New York Times
- Can Turkey's new PKK law bring peace? dw.com
Drone strike in western Libya torches a power substation, triggering outages – AP News
- Drone strike in western Libya torches a power substation, triggering outages AP News
- Drone attack hits Libya's largest oil refinery dw.com
- Drone strike sparks massive blaze at Libya’s Zawiya refinery ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Libya's state power company says attack on Zawiya substation causes major outage Reuters
- Libya oil refinery fire: Firefighters battle huge blaze after drone attack BBC
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.
Record heat is drying up Europe’s major rivers, as these striking images show – The Washington Post
- Record heat is drying up Europe’s major rivers, as these striking images show The Washington Post
- Low Rhine levels disrupting German industry Reuters
- Low Water Levels Are Still Disrupting European River Cruises, From Ship Swaps To Evacuation Forbes
- Germany news: Some shipping stops as Rhine hits new lows dw.com
- Photos: European Rivers Fall to Record Lows The Atlantic
Report: Pilot Fails Drug Test After Midair Drop – Newser
- Report: Pilot Fails Drug Test After Midair Drop Newser
- Air India expands drug testing to all pilots after captain tests positive for marijuana Reuters
- Captain of Air India flight that injured 24 is investigated after drug reports AP News
- Air India Downplayed Phuket Plane Failures With 'Turbulence'? What Documents Say NDTV
- Pilot Tests Positive for Marijuana After 300ft Plunge Injures 24 Passengers The Daily Beast
Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador’s expulsion
An online petition accusing Pete Hoekstra of diplomatic interference in Canadian domestic affairs has garnered more than 60,000 signatures.
Members of Trump’s cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president’s quiet exit
Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.
Trump remarks on diminishing impact of pro-Israel groups in Congress
Trump claims pro-Israel lobbying no longer wields the power it had decades ago, reflecting changes in US politics.
Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village
Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.
Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village
Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.
LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal
The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.