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Houthi missile reaches central Israel for first time, no injuries reported

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would inflict a “heavy price” on the Iran-aligned Houthis who control northern Yemen, after they reached central Israel with a missile on Sunday for the first time.

September 16, 2024 12:09 pm
 

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Air Canada strikes last-minute deal with pilots' union, averting strike

Air Canada (AC.TO), opens new tab has reached a tentative, last-minute deal with its pilots’ union over a new four-year collective agreement, the airline said on Sunday, ending a stand-off over pay and benefits and averting a near-term strike or lockout.

September 16, 2024 11:17 am
 

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Floods claim more lives as torrential rain pounds central Europe

The death toll from flooding in central Europe rose to eight on Sunday as thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in the Czech Republic following days of torrential rain that caused rivers to burst their banks in several parts of the region.

September 16, 2024 10:32 am
 

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Trump safe after multiple shots fired near his Florida golf course

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe after multiple shots were fired near his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, according to two sources briefed on the incident.

September 16, 2024 9:12 am
 

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Putin's options for Ukraine missiles response include nuclear test, experts say

Vladimir Putin’s options to retaliate if the West lets Ukraine use its long-range missiles to strike Russia could include striking British military assets near Russia or, in extremis, conducting a nuclear test to show intent, three analysts said.

September 15, 2024 3:08 pm
 

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Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap in two days

Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of 206 prisoners on Saturday, 103 apiece, in their second such swap in two days, following negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, officials said.

September 15, 2024 2:24 pm
 

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Hundreds of child sex offenders tracked in airports

Hundreds of convicted and suspected child sex offenders have been tracked through Australian airports as they head overseas, including to countries that are a known target for child abusers.

September 15, 2024 1:03 pm
 

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At least 10 Palestinians killed in Gaza strike

At least 10 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, Palestinian media reported, and the Israeli military says it targeted a Hamas commander.

September 15, 2024 12:25 pm
 

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Venezuela arrests Spain, US nationals over 'plot'

Two Spaniards, three US citizens and a Czech have been arrested in Venezuela on suspicion of links to alleged plans to destabilise the South American country, a top Venezuela official says.

September 15, 2024 9:53 am
 

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Fears of further flood deaths as rain lashes Europe

Romania has set up displacement camps and launched rescue operations after floods killed at least four people and destroyed thousands of homes in the east of the country.

September 15, 2024 8:50 am
 

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Mother charged with murdering her two sons fronts court

A mother charged with murdering her two sons at their Blue Mountains home has made a brief court appearance where she was remanded in custody.

September 14, 2024 6:46 pm
 

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Bomb threats in Ohio after Trump lies about immigrants

Bomb threats have prompted the evacuation of schools and government buildings for a second day in an Ohio community that has been the focus of unwanted attention after former US president Donald Trump amplified false rumours that Haitian immigrants are abducting and eating pets.

September 14, 2024 1:26 pm

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