White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has been removed from her position after just days in the role, according to a White House official, following growing scrutiny of her qualifications and a turbulent start to her tenure. President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he had encouraged Zacharia to reconsider whether the demanding position was right for her, suggesting the intense public and media attention could make the job difficult to sustain.
Ambulance ramping continues to place pressure on Queensland’s public hospital system, with the latest available figures raising questions about the pace of improvement under the state government. Premier David Crisafulli has defended the government’s performance, arguing that the most recent August figures represent the best result for that month in five years.
Over the past month, the Labor government, the Coalition and One Nation have all announced new migration policies. Although they differ in some respects they have one feature in common: a focus on net overseas migration (NOM).
The United States budget deficit climbed to nearly $2 trillion in the 2026 fiscal year, reaching its highest level in five years as rising military expenditure, social security commitments and interest payments on government debt outweighed increases in revenue.
Tesla has unveiled an ambitious electric sports car concept capable of driving upside down and performing mid-air manoeuvres using rocket-like thrusters, in a project developed in collaboration with Elon Musk's SpaceX. The futuristic vehicle is reportedly designed to accelerate from zero to 97 km/h in less than one second, while its thruster technology would allow it to leap into the air and change direction mid-flight.
US inflation accelerated in September, raising concerns that the Federal Reserve could increase interest rates again as Americans prepare to vote in the November midterm elections. The annual inflation rate climbed to 3.7 per cent, up from 3.4 per cent in August, while consumer prices increased by 0.6 per cent over the month
Ukrainians are preparing for what could be the harshest winter since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, as intensifying missile and drone attacks threaten electricity supplies, heating systems, transport networks and other critical infrastructure.
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has been removed from her position after just days in the role, according to a White House official, following growing scrutiny of her qualifications and a turbulent start to her tenure. President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he had encouraged Zacharia to reconsider whether the demanding position was right for her, suggesting the intense public and media attention could make the job difficult to sustain.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of having no genuine interest in peace negotiations, warning that a proposed US deal to facilitate Russian diesel exports could provide Moscow with additional revenue to finance its war against Ukraine.
Elon Musk has reportedly spent $366 million supporting Republican candidates and political groups ahead of the United States midterm elections, providing a substantial financial boost to the party as it faces voter concerns over President Donald Trump's popularity and the rising cost of living.

























































































































































