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Fortescue class action: female workers claim sexual harassment at remote mine sites7:21 One woman says she found man in her room at WA fly-in, fly-out accommodation while another states she was ‘howled’ at, federal court told Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue is facing a class action lawsuit from female workers over allegations of systemic sexual harassment, violence and reta… Karl Stefanovic won’t appear on Friday radio show with Eddie McGuire amid Tommy Robinson interview fallout7:21 Nine Entertainment is expected to sever ties with the Today show host but is yet to make details of the separation public Karl Stefanovic won’t appear on his scheduled Friday afternoon radio show with Eddie McGuire after widespread criticism of his podcast interview with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Stefanovic only recently signed the deal with ARN Media to co-host The Long Weekend natio… ‘It’s like a furnace’: French struggle with heat-trap homes as climate inequality grows7:21 Many of France’s buildings are not designed for hot weather – and low-income housing estates are suffering the worst Living in a sweltering, seventh-floor flat on a concrete housing estate south of Paris, Samira said she was feeling desperate as France experienced its highest temperatures on record this week. “Yesterday I sat down and cried, I thought I’m going to die,” said the 35-year-old singl… How the US bypasses British courts to try its military over crimes in the UK7:21 Even sexual assault or paedophilia cases are heard by US courts martial, using an obscure 1951 agreement A US fighter pilot strangled a woman in England. Why did it end in a ‘degrading’ military trial? A little-known system in which US military personnel are tried through a court martial for alleged crimes committed in the UK is under growing scrutiny. There are more than 12,000 US personnel stat… Papua New Guinea faces severe food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought6:15 Oxfam predicts PNG will be worst-hit country in Pacific from the weather pattern, with up to 3 million people affected nationwide Families across Papua New Guinea’s Highlands are facing depleted harvests and the threat of hunger after the El Niño weather pattern brought frost and prolonged dry conditions that have destroyed food gardens providing sustenance and income for thousands of households.… Mystery of Gracie the giraffe deepens as sheriff calls recapture claims a tall story4:36 Sheriff in rural Texas says ‘it’s still at large’ after claim Gracie had been located after wandering off private ranch For almost two weeks, residents of a rural Texas county have been looking, mostly up, for a missing giraffe called Gracie that wandered off from a private game ranch. On Wednesday, the mystery of the free-roaming mammal’s odyssey deepened further, when a local sheriff disputed an account that it was reportedly found safe a “little farther out than expected” from its hill count… Victorian Liberal party in turmoil as MP denies colleague’s accusations of assault4:04 Police confirm they are investigating as sources close to accused MP say he vehemently denies the allegations and is considering legal action Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A female Victorian Liberal MP has accused a member of her party room of assaulting her at a community event, throwing the party into turmoil … Trump kicks off America’s 250th celebration with campaign-style rally4:04 President on National Mall rattles off list of apparent victories and says ‘I am thrilled to declare America is back’ Donald Trump kicked off what was intended to be a “spectacular birthday party” for American’s 250th year of independence with a political rally touting his presidency. “I am thrilled to declare that America is back,” Trump said at the opening ceremony for the Great American State … Duck off: World Cup hero Merlín barred from Mexico game due to Fifa’s animal ban3:31 World’s sixth-most famous duck falls short of dream Two-year-old must watch Czechia game from distance Merlín the duck ’s bid to see his beloved Mexico live has hit a snag after he was barred from El Tri’s match with Czechia on Wednesday. Merlín has become a folk hero in Mexico after becoming a symbol of El Tri’s World Cup campaign on home soil. His fans had launched a campaign for Merlín to atte… Venezuela earthquakes live updates: buildings collapse in Caracas as officials warn ‘high casualties’ likely2:58 Two powerful earthquakes – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 – sent residents running into the streets as buildings shook and collapsed Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas Many Venezuelans were at home when the quakes struck as Wednesday was a public holiday. Some have spoken about what happened when the earthquakes hit. “As soon as it started, … Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas2:25 Homes and buildings collapse in first magnitude 7.1 earthquake, with tremors felt in neighbouring Colombia A strong earthquake shook north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, west of Caracas, with residents in neighbouring Colombia also reporting feeling tremors. The earthquake registered at a magnitude 7.1 in Venezuela, about an hour west of the city Valencia at a depth of 13km (8 mile… Last Islamic State-linked Australian woman from Syrian camp to return despite previous ban0:45 Home affairs minister Tony Burke says return permit ‘has to be issued’ following advice from agencies and lawyers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An Australian woman linked to the Islamic State group has been given authorisation to return to Australia, after the government was advised it could no longer enforce a … Met gets extension to AI project with spy tech firm Palantir after mayor blocked deal0:45 Sadiq Khan said procurement rules had been broken but allows police another 12 months to operate pilot in London The Metropolitan police has been granted a 12-month extension to a pilot project with the spy tech firm Palantir while the force carries out a procurement process. The development comes weeks after the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, blocked a £50m deal between the Met and the US company … Bill Gates says Epstein sought to blackmail him over extramarital affairs23:38 Transcript of congressional testimony shows Microsoft founder spoke of ‘veiled’ threats made by late sex offender Microsoft founder Bill Gates told US members of Congress that the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had sought to “blackmail” him over his extramarital affairs, according to a transcript of the testimony. The tech pioneer testified behind closed doors before the House oversight commit… Yosemite visitor dies after being swept over nearly 600ft waterfall23:38 Josue Baires Alfaro, 22, identified as victim in Nevada Fall incident that nearly claimed life of woman who tried to help A 22-year-old visitor to Yosemite national park in California died after he was swept over a 594ft-high waterfall on Saturday, officials confirmed this week. A fellow parkgoer, Freesia Gaul, was capturing a photo when she noticed the man, reportedly identified by local authori… |
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