The Sydney Opera House: 50 years as ‘the people’s house’
As the iconic building turns 50, a look at how it became known as ‘The People’s House’, and what that title means today.
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Biden calls to maintain ‘American leadership’ with aid package for Ukraine and Israel
President’s Oval Office address warned that America’s adversaries are looking for signs that the US commitments to Israel and Ukraine are faltering
The US Treasury’s FinCEN proposes labeling international crypto mixing as a “primary money laundering concern”, citing its use by Hamas and other illicit actors (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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The US Treasury’s FinCEN proposes labeling international crypto mixing as a “primary money laundering concern”, citing its use by Hamas and other illicit actors — Under pressure to address repo…
Philippine Military to Create ‘Cyber Command’ to Combat Online Attacks
Gen. Romeo Brawner said that the country is being subject to daily attacks by malicious actors, some of them foreign.
Gutter politics: Battle for US Speaker descends into death threats
In one of several cases, a Nebraska congressman said his wife has begun sleeping with a loaded gun after receiving increasingly menacing calls and texts.
Biden declares Putin, Hamas threats to democracy in prime-time speech
President Biden laid out his case to the country and Congress that the U.S. must send $100 billion of taxpayer-funded aid to Israel and Ukraine, arguing that two wars in other parts of the globe threaten to undermine democratic stability around the wor…
PBS NewsHour full episode, Oct. 25, 2023 – PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour full episode, Oct. 25, 2023 PBS NewsHourVideo ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 ABC NewsOctober 25, 2023 – PBS NewsHour full episode PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour full episode, Oct. 24, 2023 &n…
High court to rule on Catholic church’s liability for abuse committed by paedophile priests
Church has been granted special leave to appeal Victorian judgment that found Ballarat diocese was vicariously liable for abuse of childFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily n…
Marte hits walk-off single in ninth, D-backs beat Phillies 2-1 and close to 2-1 in NLCS
Ketel Marte capped a three-hit afternoon with a walk-off single in the ninth, rookie Brandon Pfaadt pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 to close to 2-1 in the NL Championship Series.
Biden’s Israel trip displays ‘performative’ approach to Gaza war: analysts
The US president’s ‘unwavering’ show of support for Israel is largely aimed at a domestic audience, experts say.