Donald Trump: America has given us a powerful mandate
Trump addresses jubilant supporters as he claims victory in the presidential election.
Bridget McKenzie updates register and apologises after failing to declare 16 flight upgrades
Shadow transport spokesperson belatedly discloses Qantas and Virgin upgrades after it was revealed she failed to declare offers of better seats
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Bridget McKenzie did not declare 16 flight upgrades received over the last nine years, with the Nationals senator apologising and belatedly updating her official register of interests to disclose numerous instances of business class travel which had not been declared as per parliamentary rules.
Two instances were in July and August this year, just a few months before the shadow transport spokesperson claimed to have never been offered a single upgrade on a Qantas flight. Another five upgrades were on personal flights between Australia and New Zealand, including four in 2018 while she was a cabinet minister.
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Continue reading...North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine draws China into a delicate balancing act
The entry of North Korean troops risks a dangerous escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It also puts Beijing in a tight spot
In October 1950, barely a year after the Chinese civil war ended, Mao Zedong sent the first Chinese soldiers to fight in the Korean war. Between 180,000 and 400,000 of Chairman Mao’s troops would die in that conflict, including his own son. But it was important to defend North Korea in that battle, Mao reportedly said, because “without the lips, the teeth are cold”.
That Chinese idiom has been used to described China and North Korea’s close relationship for more than seven decades. China sees North Korea as a strategic security buffer in the region, while North Korea relies on its superpower neighbour for economic, political and military support. But that relationship is now under strain thanks to another war which is drawing Communist-rooted countries into a common battle.
Continue reading...Heatwave sweeps across large parts of Australia as bushfire threatens Queensland border town
Weather warnings across multiple states on Wednesday as Dirranbandi residents told to evacuate
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A heat warning is in place for large parts of Queensland on Wednesday with temperatures hitting 40C in parts of the state.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a heatwave warning for much of the state, forecasting severe conditions around north-west and inland areas.
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Continue reading...Snow seen on Mount Fuji after record time without snowcap – The Japan Times
- Snow seen on Mount Fuji after record time without snowcap The Japan Times
- Japan’s Mount Fuji Gets Snow After Breaking Snowless Record The New York Times
- Mount Fuji finally gets its first snow, a month later than last year NBC News
- It's not official yet but Mount Fuji gets its trademark snowcap after the longest delay in 130 years The Associated Press
- New record achieved for Mt. Fuji and why it matters ABC News
Clashes over budget could push Germany’s ailing coalition to collapse
With contradictory proposals unlikely to mesh, leaders to decide whether there is scope for alliance to continue
When, in 2021, Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats went into a “traffic light” coalition with the Greens and pro-business Free Democrats, the new government was riding high on an enthusiastic spirit of cooperation.
There were promises to modernise, reinvigorate and green-proof Europe’s largest economy. Germany, the coalition partners said, had sleep-walked into a complacent state during 16 years of rule under Angela Merkel. The new trio in power would jolt the country out of its hubris, and deliver it into a new era of vigour and creative transformation. That, at least, was the idea.
Continue reading...Japan plans ‘conveyor belt road’ linking Tokyo and Osaka amid delivery driver shortage
It is hoped ‘innovative’ 24-hour design will also cut carbon emissions, as demand for delivery services soars
Six decades after the bullet train first whisked passengers between Tokyo and Osaka, authorities in Japan are planning to do the same for cargo, with the construction of a “conveyor belt road”.
The automated cargo transport corridor, which will connect the capital with Osaka, 320 miles (515km) away, is seen as part of the solution to soaring demand for delivery services in the world’s fourth-biggest economy.
Continue reading...North Koreans fighting for Putin threatens world order, Rutte says – POLITICO Europe
- North Koreans fighting for Putin threatens world order, Rutte says POLITICO Europe
- South Korea says ‘not ruling out’ supplying weapons to Ukraine Al Jazeera English
- Mark Rutte: North Korean troops in Europe marks turning point POLITICO Europe
- NATO likely to respond if Russia sends North Korean troops to Ukraine GZERO Media
- North Korean troops on European soil dangerous expansion of conflict - Rutte Ukrinform
Controversial bill to reinterpret New Zealand’s founding document reaches parliament
The widely criticised bill aims to redefine Treaty of Waitangi principles that guide relations between Māori and ruling authorities
A controversial bill that seeks to radically change how New Zealand’s treaty between Māori and the Crown is interpreted in modern times will be introduced to parliament on Thursday, nearly two weeks ahead of its initial schedule.
The Treaty of Waitangi is considered New Zealand’s founding document and is instrumental in upholding Māori rights. The bill will be tabled in parliament by the libertarian Act party, a minor partner in New Zealand’s coalition government, which has regularly called for an end to “division by race”.
Continue reading...Netanyahu ally accused of leaking documents to derail hostage deal – The Washington Post
- Netanyahu ally accused of leaking documents to derail hostage deal The Washington Post
- Israel leaks scandal: Netanyahu aide arrested over Gaza hostage talks stories NBC News
- Why have five been arrested over leaked Hamas documents in Israel? Al Jazeera English
- Police arrest Netanyahu aide as opponents accuse him of leaking intelligence to thwart Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal CNN
- Report: Police raided Netanyahu’s office on Saturday night The Times of Israel
State of the Race: No key calls yet but … – Daily Kos
- State of the Race: No key calls yet but … Daily Kos
- Opinion | Our Columnists and Writers on What to Expect and the Early Election Results The New York Times
- ‘A grim feeling is setting in among Democrats’: Columnists and analysts reacted to election night The Washington Post
- Election night panel on what we'll learn about the country from the results PBS NewsHour
- Opinion | The Trump/Harris Election: Four Columnists Imagine America’s Future The New York Times
Protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister
Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Yoav Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz.
Harris’s running mate Tim Walz says ‘choice couldn’t be starker’
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz urged supporters to ‘get out and get this vote done’.
Trump vs Harris: live results map of the US presidential election – Financial Times
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Netanyahu Fires Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Defense Minister – The New York Times
- Netanyahu Fires Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Defense Minister The New York Times
- Who Is Israel Katz, Israel’s New Defense Minister? The New York Times
- Gallant, after he’s fired, warns Israel is abandoning captives, risks ‘mark of Cain’ The Times of Israel
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant Fox News
- Israel's Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country The Associated Press
Long lines as voters hope high turnout could win election for their side
Voters are waiting in long lines at polling locations across the US, with all parties hoping for high turnout.
People across Israel protest defence minister’s firing
Prime Minister Netanyahu and ex-Defence Minister Gallant have frequently clashed over Israel's war on Gaza.
Kamala Harris calls voters from DNC phone bank
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris thanks volunteers and calls voters at a phone bank.
Ukraine and North Korean troops clash for first time, Zelenskyy warns of escalation – Fox News
- Ukraine and North Korean troops clash for first time, Zelenskyy warns of escalation Fox News
- North Korea Enters Ukraine Fight for First Time, Officials Say The New York Times
- Ukrainian troops have engaged with North Korean units for the 1st time in Russia, an official says The Associated Press
- Ukraine Attacks North Korean Troops Deployed Near Russia Border Bloomberg
- Ukraine's Zelenskiy says clashes with North Korean troops 'open page' to instability Reuters
At least 89 people remain missing after floods in eastern Spain
Valencia authorities say search efforts continue as prime minister announces €10.6bn fund to help victims of disaster
At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, regional judicial authorities in Valencia have confirmed, as the country’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, said he was earmarking €10.6bn (£8.9bn) to help victims.
The number includes only those who have been reported missing by family members who have also provided personal information and biological samples to allow for their identification, the superior court of justice of the Valencia region said in a statement on Tuesday. It added that there could be more cases of people who have disappeared whose details have not yet been registered.
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