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Emergency crew rescues worker injured during White House construction
Emergency personnel responded Monday afternoon to a worker who they said was hurt and needed to be rescued while taking down scaffolding outside the White House’s North Portico. Democracy Dies in Darkness Emergency crew rescues worker injured during White House construction The worker was part of a team removing scaffolding from Trump’s project on the North Portico.
Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as fire haze eases, though air quality still poor
Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as fire haze eases, though air quality still poor Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar gave his consent to end the state of emergency in Serian based on advice from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has lifted an emergency declaration due to fire haze in the district of Serian in Sarawak state after air quality readings dropped back below hazardous levels, but health...
Breaking: Bathla stands down staff as it faces collapse
The Bathla Group has stood down around 200 staff as the debt-ridden property developer continues to engage in emergency funding talks. The ABC understands a small group of lenders is negotiating a smaller loan of between $3 million and $5 million to keep funding the administration. Today had been marked as another crucial deadline for the floundering property group, which owes creditors $3.4 billion in debts since plunging into administration in late August.
Live Updates: Germany’s Far Right Eyes Breakthrough in Regional Election
Victory for the Alternative for Germany party in a vote in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt would propel a far-right party into power for the first time since World War II.
Falklands row shows urgent need to commit to 3% target, says Labour defence committee chair
Exclusive: Tan Dhesi says Argentinian threats make it more crucial than ever that PM increase defence spendingJavier Milei’s threats to the Falkland Islands make it even more important that Andy Burnham increase defence spending immediately, according to the Labour chair of the defence committee. Tan Dhesi said the comments by the Argentinian president this week show why the government should raise military spending to 3% of GDP by 2030. But he said Burnham’s plans remain mired in confusion...
Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterms
Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterms Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterms ByThe Associated Press September 4, 2026, 3:54 PM WASHINGTON -- Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterms.
Veterans make emergency request to block construction of Trump’s arch
Three Vietnam War veterans on Friday asked a federal judge to halt work to start building President Donald Trump’s planned arch, warning that the administration is seeking to outrace federal courts on the project. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEVeterans make emergency request to block construction of Trump’s arch The administration is seeking to render the project a “fait accompli” by moving quickly, the veterans’ lawyers argued Friday.
Malaysia declares air quality emergency as haze linked to Indonesia fires reaches critical level
Haze is a recurring seasonal problem in Southeast Asia, where smoke from forest and peat fires in Indonesia can travel across national borders and affect neighbouring Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore. Malaysia declared an emergency in a town in Sarawak state on Borneo Island on Friday after air pollution breached the country's emergency-level threshold linked to fires in neighbouring Indonesia. The Air Pollutant Index in Serian, a small agricultural town of just under 90,000 near the border of...
Breaking: Second person rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel, official says
The office of Nepal's energy minister says a second person has been rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after floods. Earlier on Friday, the energy minister said one person had been rescued alive, with another also being brought out of the tunnel.
Breaking: Bathla creditors' meeting hears company owes $3.4 billion
Bathla creditors' meeting hears company owes $3.4 billion Bathla Group owes known creditors about $3.4 billion, including $3.08 billion to secured lenders, according to preliminary figures presented by administrators at the company's first creditors' meeting. The group also owes about $145 million to the Australian Taxation Office, $42 million in land tax and $130 million to other unsecured creditors. The administrators met payroll on September 3, but said there was insufficient cash to pay...
Japan's top currency diplomat: on alert to currency moves
Japan's top currency diplomat: on alert to currency moves TOKYO, Sept 4 : Japan's top currency diplomat, Atsushi Mimura, said on Friday he remained on alert to exchange-rate moves. "We remain in constant contact with U.S. authorities," Mimura told reporters. The dollar fell to 155.305 yen after Mimura's comments, as market participants remained on alert over the chance of another yen-buying intervention by authorities.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin praises pilots after dramatic single-engine emergency landing
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin praises pilots after dramatic single-engine emergency landing A U.S. Coast Guard-operated Gulfstream V jet carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin safely diverted to Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A U.S. Coast Guard plane carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin was forced to make an emergency landing at Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday after its right engine failed...
Breaking: Maroons unveil Boyd as Origin coach on two-year deal
Queensland great Darius Boyd has been unveiled as the next Maroons coach after Billy Slater's exit. Boyd, who represented the Maroons 28 times in the State of Origin arena as a player, has signed a two-year deal. Since his retirement as a player at the end of 2020, Boyd has coached Queensland's under-19 team to consecutive series wins over NSW.
Plane carrying DHS Secretary Mullin makes emergency landing after engine failure
A U.S. Coast Guard plane carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made an emergency landing outside Washington on Wednesday after reporting that one of its engines had failed. Democracy Dies in Darkness Plane carrying DHS Secretary Mullin makes emergency landing after engine failure The pilot told air traffic controllers in the Washington area that the airplane had 14 people on board. Mullin said the single-engine landing went smoothly.
Man pleads guilty to breaking windows at JD Vance’s Ohio home
An Ohio man pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges that he vandalized Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home earlier this year. William D. DeFoor, 26, pleaded guilty to engaging in acts of physical violence against government officials or property and causing willful injury or depredation to property of the United States for the Jan. 5 incident at Vance’s home. The former Ohio senator and his family were in Washington, D.C., while the event unfolded.
BREAKING: Keir Starmer to step down as Labour MP after resigning as PM in July
BREAKING: Keir Starmer to step down as Labour MP after resigning as PM in July Keir Starmer is to step down as a Labour MP after resigning as Prime Minister earlier this summer. This is a Breaking News story Keir Starmer is to step down as a Labour MP after resigning as Prime Minister earlier this summer. A by-election is expected to be held to replace him as MP for Holborn and St Pancras.
Spain announces €165m emergency package for Ceuta as migrant returns continue
The Council of Ministers will on Tuesday approve an emergency package to revive the economy and strengthen public services in Ceuta, one month after the mass arrival of migrants. Spain's government plans to allocate €165 million to Ceuta's recovery, an emergency package of measures that will be approved this Tuesday by the Council of Ministers, one month after the mass arrival of migrants in the autonomous city. The sum will be added to the medium-term recovery plan worth €180 million,...
Breaking: Design for MotoGP street circuit released
Breaking: Design for MotoGP street circuit in Adelaide released Nearly 400 trees will be removed in Adelaide's eastern parklands to make way for a new MotoGP street circuit costing $96 million, the South Australian government has revealed. Premier Peter Malinauskas has unveiled the design for a 4.13 kilometre-long circuit that is set to host MotoGP from November 2027. The Tour Down Under would also race on the track from January 2028, the government announced.
Breaking: One Nation secures historic victory in Secret Harbour by-election
One Nation claims victory in Secret Harbour by-election One Nation is claiming victory in the Secret Harbour by-election, with counting showing it is on track to secure its first ever lower house seat in Western Australia. One Nation's WA leader Rod Caddies claimed victory for the party's candidate Luke Herdegen at 9.30pm local time, although Labor was yet to concede. Labor's candidate was political staffer-turned-Woodside lobbyist Georgia Tree.
Breaking down the brilliance of Nick Daicos, and how to stop it
analysis Breaking down the brilliance of Nick Daicos, and how to stop it Sit long enough in the outer of a footy game and the hot takes will start flying fast. Sometimes they start out innocuous, like about how much they should just kick the bloody thing. But usually things get interesting as the game gets deeper.
Breaking: Voluntary assisted dying legal nation-wide after laws pass NT parliament
The Northern Territory Parliament has passed voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation in a conscience vote this evening. The bill's passage brings the NT into line with the rest of Australia, meaning VAD is now legal throughout the country. Almost all of the NT's parliamentarians were in favour of legalising VAD, though some introduced amendments to the bill that were ultimately rejected.
BREAKING: Number of asylum seekers in UK hotels drops to 16,021 - down by 50% in a year
Number of asylum seekers in UK hotels drops to 16,021 - down by 50% in a year The number of asylum seekers being housed temporarily in UK hotels stood at 16,021 at the end of June 2026, down 50% year-on-year from 32,041, stats show today The number of asylum seekers being housed temporarily in UK hotels is down by a half, official stats show. The figure stood at 16,021 at the end of June 2026, down 50% year-on-year from 32,041.
Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it
A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it may be demolished.(Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)
Hungary declares Russia a ‘threat’, breaking with Orbán policy
´Hungary’s government has formally condemned Russia’s military aggression and announced its support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, according to policy guidelines published late Tuesday — marking a sharp break with the Russia-friendly policies of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. “Russia’s conduct poses a threat to Hungary, Europe and the global order,” the document says, adding that Moscow puts the Hungarian minority in Ukraine’s Transcarpathia region “in serious danger.” The...
Breaking: WA government to appeal $150m Andrew Forrest Fortescue native title payout
WA government to appeal landmark native title ruling against Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Mining magnate Andrew Forrest's Fortescue faces a renewed legal battle over a record $150.3 million native title compensation payout, with the WA government confirming it would appeal a landmark Federal Court judgement. It comes after the native title group announced they would also appeal the amount awarded, renewing a bitter dispute with Mr Forrest's company. The Federal Court had found Fortescue liable...
Breaking: Luke Gosling stands aside as special envoy for defence and veterans' affairs
Luke Gosling standing aside as special envoy for defence and veterans' affairs Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling will stand aside as special envoy for defence, veterans' affairs and Northern Australia, as he faces charges of assault and breach of bail. The member for Solomon was yesterday charged with breaching his bail conditions, less than a month after he was charged with two counts of assault over an alleged incident involving Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly. Mr Gosling's...
Breaking: Fares secretly hiked to fund Suburban Rail Loop, Auditor-General finds
Suburban Rail Loop report by Victorian Auditor-General reveals secret transport fare hike In short: The Victorian government raised public transport fares to help fund the over $30 billion Suburban Rail Loop, the state's Auditor-General Office has found. Premier Ben Carroll on Tuesday announced $2 billion worth of savings on the major infrastructure project. Victoria hopes the federal government will cover one-third of the cost of the Suburban Rail Loop.
Trump has pulled nearly 300 national parks’ emergency responders to work on his DC pet projects: report
Trump has pulled nearly 300 national parks’ emergency responders to work on his DC pet projects: report Workers reassigned to D.C. previously worked for parks across the country, including in Alaska and California. Their duties have since included cleaning up the East Potomac golf course - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments National Park Service emergency responders have been recruited to work on President Donald Trump’s beautification projects in Washington, D.C., including fountain...
Breaking: Federal politician allegedly breached bail weeks after it was granted
Northern Territory Police charge Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling with breach of bail Federal politician Luke Gosling has been charged with breaching his bail conditions, less than a month after he was arrested over allegations he assaulted the Northern Territory Administrator. In July, the Labor MP was charged with two counts of assault over an alleged incident involving NT Administrator David Connolly at a community event held in Darwin earlier that month. Mr Gosling is the Commonwealth's...
Breaking: Second case of H5 bird flu confirmed in Queensland
Bird found on Castaways Beach is Queensland's second confirmed case of H5 avian flu Posted Queensland has recorded its second case of H5 avian flu after a dead migratory seabird tested positive on the Sunshine Coast. The wild shearwater found dead at Castaways Beach returned a positive result for the disease from the Queensland Government's biosecurity science laboratory last night. The first case was on Moreton Island in late July.