State upper house MP runs unopposed after initially being dropped during a preselection challenge. Follow today’s news live Good morning, and happy Monday. Nick Visser here to take you through the day’s news. Let’s dive in. Continue reading...
Japan’s ban on married couples having different surnames has prompted an event to highlight people’s reluctance to change their name At the very least, the three men and three women calming their nerves on a Friday evening at a venue in Tokyo know they have one thing in common. Spaced out across booths, they will soon be placed in pairs and given 15 minutes to get to know one another. Continue reading...
Reduced public holiday services and school holidays heighten pressure on network, leading to overcrowding Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Passengers have been forced to stand for hours and many were unable to board services over Easter as Victoria’s regional train system strained under the combined weight of a long weekend, school holidays and fare-free services. Reports of overcrowding on V/Line services escalat
A view of the moon taken by an Artemis II crew member through the window of the Orion spacecraft Friday, the third day of the mission.
Union says new entitlements, part of Employment Rights Act 2025, will help lower-income households Up to 9.6 million UK workers are to benefit from the changes to sick pay rules, according to unions. They say the policy has widespread support from voters despite pushback from some businesses. From Monday, about 8.4 million workers who rely on statutory sick pay – the minimum amount employers must pay – will be paid from the first day of becoming ill rather than from day four, according to an ana
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Iran launches missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait after US president says regime will face ‘all hell’ Search for missing US crew member of downed fighter jet enters second day Iran has rejected Donald Trump’s demand that the regime cut a deal in 48 hours or face “all hell”. On Saturday, the US president posted on social media: “Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT,” referring to an ultimatum issued on 26 March. The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin N
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Nasa team get deeper into space than any humans have ever ventured Astronauts on the historic Artemis II mission are expected to reach the far side of the moon on Monday, venturing deeper into space than any humans before them. Nasa has reported satisfaction with progress toward the lunar fly-round since the team’s launch on Wednesday, with the three Americans and one Canadian on course to break the record for maximum range from Earth just as a total solar eclipse awaits. Continue reading...
NBC News · Oct 8
An aerial view of Hope Town, Great Abaco Island, The Bahamas in 2022.
Guardian - World · Oct 8
President shifts deadline again for attacking power plants and bridges in expletive-ridden social media post Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump issued an expletive-laden warning on Sunday that Tehran had until Tuesday night to reopen the strait of Hormuz or the US would obliterate Iran’s power plants and bridges. Iran’s powerful parliament speaker responded with a warning that the US president’s “reckless moves” would mean “our whole region is going to burn”. Continue reading...
