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The president complained about the iconic building while speaking at a Rose Garden dinner event in honour of Police Week. Donald Trump has dedicated much of his time to renovations at the White House. (AP) “I want to welcome you to the Rose Garden. You know, this is a whole new thing. This used to be…
The internet blackout in Iran is more than two months old, the longest on record. For millions who rely on being online to make a living, the void has been devastating. But some have privileged access through what’s called “Internet Pro” – and that’s causing widespread public criticism. The program, launched earlier this year, appears…
The four Australian citizens, one permanent resident and a New Zealand national are expected to leave the Canary Islands, where passengers have finally begun to disembark, on Monday and touch down in Perth on Tuesday. A federal government spokesperson said Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade consular officers in Tenerife and Canberra had been closely…
Australian authorities are preparing to repatriate four citizens and one permanent resident from a hantavirus-afflicted cruise ship headed for the Spanish-controlled Canary Islands. The Dutch-flagged vessel at the centre of the outbreak is set to dock on the island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, about midday tomorrow local time (9pm AEST). Once…
Could you beat Donald Trump in a fight? Your answer might depend on your political opinions. A survey of thousands of Americans by YouGov asked a direct question: “Who do you think would win in a physical fight between you and Donald Trump?” Fifty-five per cent of Americans polled said they could beat the president…
The statement, Iran’s first reaction to the suspension, did not specify what the new procedures entailed and thanked owners and captains of ships for respecting Iranian regulations when moving through the waterway. “We thank captains & shipowners in Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman for complying with Iran’s Strait of Hormuz regulations & contributing to…
Russia has threatened to release a “massive military strike” in the centre of Ukraine’s capital if the nation breaches two separate ceasefires put in place by both countries. Earlier this week, Russia and Ukraine declared unilateral pauses in their four-year war, which has become the bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II. Russia announced…
Two top American legislators from Donald Trump’s party have slammed the president’s move to withdraw 5000 US troops based in Germany, saying it sends the wrong message to Russia. The Pentagon announced last Friday the troops would be withdrawn, making good Trump’s threat after he clashed with the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, over the US…
“I’ll let you know about it later,” he said before boarding Air Force One, adding that “they’re going to give me the exact wording now”. However, moments later, he elaborated on Truth Social, claiming “[I] can’t imagine that it would be acceptable.” President Donald Trump talks to reporters before he boards Air Force One at…
The NZ Court of Appeal dismissed Brenton Tarrant’s claim that harsh prison conditions prompted his involuntary admission to the terrorism, murder and attempted murder charges he faced. A panel of three judges rejected Tarrant’s bid to abandon his guilty pleas, finding it was “utterly devoid of merit”. Christchurch mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant listens to victim…
