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Complainant J begins today’s evidence via video link

Complainant J has begun his evidence again today, appearing via video link.

The prosecutor, Georgina Wright, is clarifying evidence about an incident detailed by J yesterday.

Australia news live: Hastie ‘not worried’ as One Nation eyes his seat and says he hopes to get their preferences

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Hastie ‘not worried’ as One Nation eyes his seat

Andrew Hastie said he’s “not worried” about the next election, but hopes he receives preferences from One Nation when it comes down to it.

Trump fumes as allies back down on battles on Reflecting Pool, anti-weaponization fund

It's been a humbling few days for Donald Trump, even if the American president is reluctant to acknowledge it.

In a series of setbacks, Trump has faced adversity in matters both large and small; two of which he cares about dearly and one that could determine his and his party's political fate for the remaining two years of his presidential term.

Rape threats part of misogyny Tyneside schoolgirls face

'Rape list' part of misogyny girls face at school

UK weather: Final day of heatwave brings thunderstorm and flash flood risk

Thunderstorms and flash flood risk on final day of UK heatwave

Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger

Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices

If you have used a free version of an ChatGPT or its AI rivals, then you are obviously getting a good deal.

Firms like Microsoft, Google and Anthropic have invested hundreds of billions of dollars in developing Large Language Models (LLMs) the tech behind those services.

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes passes 6,000

National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says 6,125 people confirmed dead as government response faces scrutiny.

The Venezuelan government has announced that the confirmed death toll from a pair of heavy earthquakes that struck the country in June has risen to 6,125 people.

Petrol prices strain US households as oil giants Chevron, Exxon profits soar

United States President Donald Trump has lambasted the nation’s biggest oil and gas giants as Houston, Texas-based Chevron reported record earnings while consumers struggle with soaring petrol prices.

“I don’t like it,” Trump told reporters on Monday in reference to the blockbuster second-quarter earnings, as his war on Iran has kept oil prices high for months.

US House ethics panel recommends censure for Republican Chuck Edwards

The US House of Representatives ethics committee on Monday recommended that Chuck Edwards, a Republican congressman, face censure after determining he “fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment” by giving gifts and lavishing attention on two young female staffers.