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Nicotine use soars by 40% in eight years as Australian black market explodes12:23 Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates nicotine consumption rose 40%, with illicit sources accounting for 80% of all tobacco Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australians are consuming more nicotine than they were eight years ago but are spending less, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows, as 8… Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen to lead four-party coalition after months of uncertainty12:23 Social Democrat stays on for third consecutive term as PM and will outline key policies by the end of Tuesday Denmark’s new government is preparing to formally present its political programme after Mette Frederiksen negotiated a third consecutive term as prime minister, this time at the head of a four-party, left-leaning minority coalition. Announced late on Monday, the agreement between Frederik… Electrician guilty of murdering partner and blowing up their London home12:23 Clifton George convicted of fatally stabbing charity worker Annabel Rook after she tried to end relationship A man who fatally stabbed his partner and then set off a gas explosion at their north-east London home last summer has been found guilty of her murder. Clifton George, 45, had denied murdering Annabel Rook, a 46-year-old charity founder, during an argument at their home in Stoke Newington,… Trump threatens tariffs on 60 countries including UK and Canada over ‘forced labour’12:23 Proposal for 10-12.5% levies, to also include EU, Taiwan, Canada and Australia, would allow US president to skirt court-imposed limits Donald Trump has threatened tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% on 60 countries including the UK, EU and Australia over alleged forced labour failures, in the latest attempt to revive his signature trade policy. The EU immediately hit back, saying it expected the US … Southampton residents in shock after night of ‘terrifying’ protest violence12:23 Cars damaged and bricks strewn across streets after demonstration over Henry Nowak’s murder erupts into riot UK politics live: latest news updates A trail of destruction was left on the streets of Southampton after Tuesday night’s anti-police protest over Henry Nowak’s murder, with car windows smashed and bricks strewn across roads. The demonstration began relatively peacefully outside Southampto… California primary unresolved as voters choose midterm candidates – US politics live12:23 Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the air Some of the most crucial races to flip are now set for November, with massive spending expected in contests seen as toss-ups, but even in those rated to lean toward Republicans given the national headwinds against the party in power. In New Jersey, Democrats nominated former healthcare executiv… Louisiana church solicits prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault – but not for his victims12:23 Anthony Odiong was sentenced to life in prison for sex crimes against his congregants in Texas A Louisiana church where a Roman Catholic priest served as pastor before being recently convicted in Texas of criminal clergy sexual assault and sentenced to life in prison has been criticized by his victims and their supporters for soliciting prayers on his behalf in a parochial bulletin published after his guilty verdict – which neglected to mention the survivors. One of the two women whom Anthony O… Trump could slap Australia with 12.5% tariff for allegedly importing goods made by slave labour11:49 Trade minister says Australia has ‘robust, comprehensive and world-leading legislation addressing forced labour and modern slavery’ Australia is among dozens of countries facing a 12.5% trade tariff from the Trump administration for allegedly failing to prevent imports of goods made by slave labour. The US trade representative, Jamieson Greer, listed Australia among 54 economies that “failed to i… Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city11:49 Energy and military sites targeted as guests gather for economic forum where Putin is due to speak on Friday Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in St Petersburg early on Wednesday hours before international guests gathered for the city’s flagship economic forum, in a blow to Vladimir Putin. Several long-range drones crashed into oil storage facilities after Russian air defences tried … Ovo Energy to pay more than £10m over prepayment meter monitoring failings11:49 Regulator finds inadequate monitoring by firm could have exposed vulnerable customers ‘to clear risk of harm’ Ovo Energy has agreed to pay more than £10m after the energy regulator for Great Britain, Ofgem, found a lack of monitoring of vulnerable customers with prepayment meters (PPMs) could have exposed them to a “clear risk of harm”. Ofgem found that Ovo did not adequately monitor its PPM cust… Far-right praise for shah’s secret police puts Reza Pahlavi on the spot11:15 Son of deposed shah forced to distance himself from once-dreaded Savak as some of his ‘fascistic’ supporters glorify it For decades, the Savak was seen as the most hated symbol of repression that kept Iran’s last shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, in power – and a main driving force behind the revolutionary fervor that toppled him in 1979. Now the deposed monarch’s son, Reza Pahlavi, has been forced to… US primary voters choose midterm candidates as Democrats look to flip key seats11:15 Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the air Voters in Tuesday’s primary elections across the US chose candidates who could flip critical districts in the US House and Senate in November, setting up a series of high-stakes general election contests in a midterm year expected to favor Democrats. Among the most watched races are: a New Jers… Albanese calls Taylor ‘Temu Abbott’ as bitter fight rages over budget tax changes10:41 Greens support needed to pass proposed changes but party concerned it will give government sweeping discretionary powers Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has ridiculed Angus Taylor as a “Temu [Tony] Abbott” amid an increasingly bitter fight over tax changes in the budget, as the Greens raise concerns about key provisions of the government’s proposal. L… Minister condemns riot but urges review of police anti-racism guidance following Henry Nowak death – UK politics live9:35 Sarah Jones appeals for calm after rioting over the death of Nowak, who was handcuffed while dying from stab wound Good morning. Keir Starmer spoke for many people yesterday when he said that he felt “sick” watching the video of Henry Nowak being handcuffed as he lay dying, while a police officer who had been told Nowak had committed a racist assault ignored Nowak saying he had been stabbed. Star… Jim Chalmers is putting a positive spin on the economy, but is the outlook for Australia grim?9:02 The economy was slowing even before the Middle East conflict and interest rate hikes started to bite, while the boom in datacentres was a rare bright spot Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The economy slowed sharply in early 2026 and Australians’ living standards are once again going backwards. At the risk of upsetting the treasurer by “talking down the economy”, as he … |
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