One Nation MP says the media should be prepared to interview far-right activist. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMichelle Rowland says mandatory minimum standards for datacentres don’t apply to existin…
House defeats bid to end military aid to Israel as over 100 Democrats vote for it
Backing by 103 Democrats underscores how sentiment in party towards Israel and Netanyahu government has souredThe House on Wednesday defeated a measure to slash military aid to Israel, but more than 100 House Democrats voted for it in a significant reb…
House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense
House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill that includes $60 billion for defense, a figure slightly below the Trump administration’s request to cover Iran war […]
Venture funding of fintech startups grew 22.7% YoY in H1 2026 to $28.6B globally, but deal count fell 25.7% and funding fell 17.3% vs. H2 2025’s $34.6B funding (Mary Ann Azevedo/Crunchbase News)
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Venture funding of fintech startups grew 22.7% YoY in H1 2026 to $28.6B globally, but deal count fell 25.7% and funding fell 17.3% vs. H2 2025’s $34.6B funding — Venture funding into fintech start…
US launches fifth straight day of strikes on Iran, targets military sites near Hormuz
United States forces conducted new airstrikes against Iran on Wednesday. These strikes targeted coastal defense systems and missile infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported explosions across southern Iran following the US attack…
Messi’s Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final
Argentina reached their second consecutive World Cup final after coming from behind to beat England 2-1.
World Cup 2026: Argentina complete comeback to beat England and reach final
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Ukrainian Drone Kills Chief Engineer At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant: Russia
The chief engineer at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been killed by a Ukrainian drone near the station, the head of Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom said on Wednesday.
Argentina rallies past bitter rival England to book spot in World Cup final
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
Guy Scott, Who Caused a Stir as White Leader of Zambia, Dies at 82
Two decades after the fall of apartheid in South Africa, he served briefly as Africa’s only white president.