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Coalition’s migration cuts face scrutiny over its record in government
The Coalition has announced substantial immigration cuts, with Angus Taylor proposing to reduce net overseas migration by 100,000 annually initially, rising to 130,000 and 160,000 in subsequent years, and to reduce temporary visa holders by around 650,000 over four years. The policy responds to widespread concern among Australians struggling with housing costs and rental shortages,…
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Cyclist dies after colliding with off-leash dog in Central Park
A 71-year-old cyclist died in Central Park after colliding with an off-leash Golden Retriever on Monday morning, crashing over his handlebars with fatal head and body injuries despite wearing a helmet. The incident has intensified safety concerns about the park’s busy roadways, coming just weeks after another cyclist fatally struck a pedestrian in the same…
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Cornell expelled two men and suspended three over fraternity assault allegations
Cornell University has released disciplinary records following gang rape allegations against seven Chi Phi fraternity members in October 2024. The alleged victim, identified as Jane Doe, claimed the men drugged and assaulted her, but prosecutors declined to press criminal charges due to insufficient evidence. A university disciplinary panel concluded that only two of the seven—Matthew…
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Samoa leader apologises for Nazi salute after video from 2007 emerges
Samoa’s prime minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has apologised after a video surfaced showing him performing a Nazi salute and saying “Heil Hitler” at a private family gathering in July 2007. Schmidt, who took office in September 2025, stated that his words and gesture “were inappropriate and capable of causing offence and hurt”, and emphasised his…
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QUENTIN LETTS: After the bleak Jim Davidson years, Jeremy was a Grade A catch – and he didn’t disappoint
Jeremy Clarkson made a surprise appearance at the Conservative Party conference, where he discussed Labour’s national insurance policy and its impact on business planning. As a farmer and pub owner, Clarkson shared his concerns about expanding operations in Britain under current conditions and offered criticism of local council planning decisions. His remarks mixed policy criticism…
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Badenoch Announces £10bn Britannia Shield Air Defence System for UK
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has unveiled plans for a £10 billion air defence system called Britannia Shield, designed to protect British cities and military installations from missile and drone attacks. The proposa
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Trump pledges private funding for adverts after cross-party criticism
Donald Trump says he will stop using taxpayer money for television ads featuring him and his policies, following criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. The dispute centres on whether the adverts serve a legitimate public purpose or amount to political promotion, as the US approaches November’s midterm elections. More than a dozen ads have aired…
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Abdul El-Sayed challenges US war strategy in Iran during Senate campaign debate
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed clashed with Fox News host Martha MacCallum over US military action in Iran, terrorism and rising fuel prices. The exchange highlights how opposition to the war has become a major campaign issue for El-Sayed, who is competing in a closely watched Senate race. El-Sayed said terrorism was wrong but argued…
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Drone strike kills Turkish captain; Kharkiv bombed; England’s COVID crisis worsens
Russian drone strike kills Turkish captain in Black Sea; guided bombs strike Kharkiv killing three and injuring 29. England battles surging COVID-19 cases as the XFG variant spreads, with hospital admissions rising five-fold.