Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's vision to transform the economy and draw tourists collides with his long-running war against Yemen's Houthis
Wars in Iran and Yemen dent Saudi modernization mega-projects
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Man and boy arrested after One Nation volunteer allegedly attacked with baseball bat in Victoria
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Investigative journalist Kate McClymont gives evidence in Alan Jones indecent assault trial
Jones, a former radio broadcaster, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching The Sydney Morning Herald’s chief investigative reporter, Kate McClymont, has told a Sydney court the alleged victims of Alan Jones she interviewed received no benefit from her or the media company for telling their stories. McClymont, whose 2023 articles led to other alleged victims coming forward, is giving evidence in the lengthy trial of the former broadcaster who is facing 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against five men. Continue reading...
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Plane may have broken apart ahead of deadly Florida jet crash, say investigators
The National Transportation Safety Board also believes weather could have been a factor in the crash, but warns it is too early to determine the cause.
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Thousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peace
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Iran war live: Vance sees ‘progress’, Tehran says ‘ball is in US court’
Tehran says the US must lift its naval blockade and meet its demands in full before any agreement is reached.
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War, tariffs and China: What the US midterms mean for the Asia-Pacific
Hit hard by Trump's tariffs and the war on Iran, countries in the Asia-Pacific want 'enormous changes' in US policies.