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US and France demand action after Israeli settler attacks in West Bank

The United States and France have called for action against Israeli settlers accused of attacking an American photojournalist and a French mayor during separate incidents in the occupied West Bank. US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has demanded prison sentences for those responsible for an assault on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine.

Qld Ambulance Delays Remain Under Health Spotlight

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.

Australia has 3 competing migration policies

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).

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US Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion as Spending Surges

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.

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Tesla Unveils Futuristic Sports Car Capable of Mid-Air Jumps

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.

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US Inflation Rises Ahead of Midterms, Raising Rate Hike Fears

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

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Five Tankers Reportedly Hit as Iran Warns Strait of Hormuz is Closed

Five tankers have reportedly been targeted in attacks across waters near the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warns that the strategically important shipping route is closed.

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Yemen Accuses Iran of Fueling Houthi Conflict

Yemen's foreign minister has accused Iran of prolonging the country's war by providing military support to Houthi forces, warning that the assistance poses a wider threat to regional security.

 

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Lebanon and France discuss border security ahead of UNIFIL withdrawal

Lebanese and French officials have discussed security arrangements along the Lebanon-Israel border amid concerns about a potential security vacuum following the planned withdrawal of United Nations peacekeepers.

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.

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