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by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 2:30 pm

Armed colonists burn, beat, and kill with near-total impunity – because their violence serves a larger system of land theft and expulsion Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 2:08 pm

Google has struck a deal to provide AI tools to the Pentagon for classified use despite internal disputes over military applications Read Full Article at RT.com

by Jake Evans (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson billed taxpayers for two trips that included party fundraisers, discussions with disaffected National Barnaby Joyce, a Gina Rinehart event and return flights to connect the senator to her private jet to Florida, sponsored by her major donor, Mrs Rinehart.

by Just In on April 29, 2026 at 1:50 pm

Australia's foreign minister says the Chinese Government is engaging with Australian businesses on jet fuel supplies as she tours the region.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 1:32 pm

US President Donald Trump is eyeing a prolonged blockade of Iran despite the war becoming increasingly unpopular, according to the WSJ Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 1:32 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with his Congolese counterpart, Denis Sassou Nguesso Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 1:28 pm

Israeli strike kills five family members in Lebanon

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 1:25 pm

Zimbabwe’s consulate and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission have urged nationals in South Africa to stay safe amid anti-migrant protests Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 1:23 pm

Democratic lawmakers are discussing a lawsuit against US President Donald Trump over the war on Iran, Time has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 1:17 pm

Athletes from both countries will compete without national flags, anthems, logos or uniforms in World Boxing events.

by Lo Hoi-ying (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 1:15 pm

Guangdong will “actively align” with Hong Kong’s strategy for the Northern Metropolis megaproject and highlight areas of collaboration as part of the province’s 15th five-year plan. The Guangdong provincial government on Tuesday published its development blueprint, with the term “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area” mentioned 57 times in the document and a chapter dedicated to the region’s development. Its proposal for economic and social development, part of Beijing’s sweeping 2026-2030...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 1:12 pm

A US soldier accused of using classified information to make $400,000 betting on Nicolas Maduro’s removal pleads not guilty Read Full Article at RT.com

by Just In on April 29, 2026 at 1:10 pm

Punk rockers Amyl and The Sniffers have bagged three top gongs at the Australian music industry's APRA awards.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 12:47 pm

Two people have been stabbed in a suspected anti-Semitic attack in London, with the assailant now in custody Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 12:40 pm

Government says it will oversee the administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket until reforms are implemented.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 12:40 pm

Much-needed rain is bringing life back to the ancient ecosystem of the Huwaizah Marshes, after years of devastation.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 12:38 pm

Repeated security lapses around President Donald Trump suggest the US Secret Service is being deliberately degraded, according to an expert Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 12:36 pm

From AI to sovereignty, the forum in Moscow brings 102 authors from 43 countries together to test ideas for global growth Read Full Article at RT.com

by William Yiu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 12:35 pm

A Hong Kong government-funded online portal that provides resources for teachers and school students has failed to meet its user number target, with thousands of items never being downloaded, viewed or used, according to an audit report. The Audit Commission report, which was released on Wednesday, also cited remarks from the executive director of Hong Kong Education City (EdCity) that the platform’s low usage was due to the city’s shrinking student population. The report found that the portal’s...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 12:22 pm

Experts predict Iran could gradually scale back oil production if the US naval blockade of Hormuz persists.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 12:15 pm

Immune to jamming and invisible to radar, the low-cost drones are piercing through Israel’s multibillion-dollar systems.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 12:15 pm

The US president has railed against Iran's proposal on Truth Social as uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire grows.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 12:14 pm

The ICC has ordered an Al-Qaeda-linked extremist leader to pay $8.4 million in reparations for over 65,000 victims of war crimes in Mali Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 12:14 pm

Russia launched at least 19 attacks on the Donetsk region and 833 across the Zaporizhia region, authorities say.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 12:12 pm

Russia, which has been making inroads into the Sahel through defence partnerships, now faces scrutiny.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 12:11 pm

The tournament will be held from November 19 to December 13 in the FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation.

by Brian Wong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 11:56 am

Hong Kong’s Law Society has ordered the closure of a solicitors’ firm under investigation for its alleged role in a series of “crash-for-cash” scams in the city. The society’s council announced on Wednesday it would intervene in the practice of Raymond Lam & Associates, which will cease operations with immediate effect. The council also appointed Robertsons, another local law firm, as the intervention agent to handle matters pertaining to the closure. In a statement, the society said it found...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 11:52 am

 An industry body has said the current pricing mechanism is creating an imbalance and rendering airline networks unviable in India Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 11:44 am

Iranian authorities and people are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The US is playing catch-up.

by Annabel Bowles (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 11:38 am

A man has been arrested after two men were stabbed in London in an area with a large Jewish population.

by Peggy Ye (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 11:30 am

A top-floor residence at High Peak in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels West neighbourhood has sold for HK$420 million (US$53.7 million) as activity in Hong Kong’s high-end housing segment remains heated after a strong first quarter. The penthouse unit at 23 Po Shan Road sold to a company called Shine Action on April 8, Land Registry records showed. The buyer is believed to be a mainland resident, based on the name of Shine Action’s director in the Companies Registry, Zheng Jiang. Momentum at the pinnacle...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 11:24 am

It is unclear whether football officials from Iran were issued Canadian visas to attend AFC and FIFA congresses.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 11:22 am

The move reflects a widening confrontation with Saudi Arabia and a fundamental realignment of alliances.

by Emily Hung (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 11:17 am

Hong Kong authorities have rolled out fresh measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reeling from the global fuel crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including a 21 per cent rise in available bank lending to HK$450 billion (US$78.43 billion). The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the city’s de facto central bank, said on Wednesday that the measures for SMEs were designed to improve access to financing, strengthen their business resilience and accelerate...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 11:04 am

On March 1, 1896, Ethiopian forces crushed the Italian army, securing their nation’s independence Read Full Article at RT.com

by Brian Wong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 11:02 am

A Hong Kong man has been jailed for two months for sharing a social media post urging residents to shun last year’s Legislative Council election. Security guard Wong Wah-kwong, 63, pleaded guilty at West Kowloon Court on Wednesday to inciting others to boycott the December poll – the second under a Beijing-imposed “patriots-only” election overhaul in 2021. Wong admitted sharing a Facebook post dated October 15 last year by fugitive activist Alan Keung Ka-wai, who urged Hongkongers to avoid...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 11:01 am

As countries spend more on their militaries, what does that mean for spending on healthcare and education?

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 10:51 am

King Charles has joked about UK troops burning the White House as he commented on Trump’s East Wing ballroom project Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 10:44 am

Single yellow cards will be cancelled after the group stage and then again after the quarterfinals, FIFA says.

by Theodora Yu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 10:38 am

The Hong Kong Observatory should step up efforts to explain decisions for issuing typhoon warnings to address public concerns amid a rise in extreme weather events, the Audit Commission has urged. Citing the forecaster, a report issued by the public sector watchdog on Wednesday noted “increasing public demand” for signal change notification well in advance over the years for timely preparation as extreme weather events became more frequent in light of climate change. “Audit acknowledges that the...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 10:31 am

Germany’s economy is again under strain as energy prices surge, inflation rises, and key indicators point to a renewed slowdown Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 10:20 am

European Commission president calls for diplomacy to end Iran war

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 10:14 am

Prosecutors say the man, identified only as Sergej K, has been in 'continuous contact' with Russian intelligence.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 10:04 am

Ukraine faces pressure from the EU and IMF to overhaul its tax system as both reportedly tie future aid to fiscal reforms Read Full Article at RT.com

by Tilda Colling, Grace Atta, and Jane Bardon (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 10:00 am

Family members of a missing Alice Springs five-year-old have spoken to the ABC for the first time, pleading for anyone with information that could help find their "energetic" little girl to come forward.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 9:48 am

Afghan Women United can now represent Afghanistan at international football competitions, including the LA Olympics.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 9:46 am

Meanwhile, visa issues are affecting Palestinian and other delegations to the upcoming FIFA Congress.

by Edith Lin (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 9:39 am

Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has yet to launch prosecutions in 34 cases involving mini-storage premises that failed to comply with safety hazard orders, including sites first inspected as far back as 2016, the Audit Commission has said. The commission also revealed on Wednesday that none of the 249 industrial buildings required to improve fire safety measures in their common parts had complied with the orders issued under a law that took effect in 2020. Fire safety at industrial...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 9:20 am

Hungary and Slovakia are still buying Russian oil. Seeing weakness in Brussels, Kyiv means to stop that trade.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 9:18 am

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell has criticized the administration of US President Donald Trump over its Ukraine policy Read Full Article at RT.com

by Fiona Sun (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 9:13 am

Hong Kong authorities have failed to meet targets on the supply and construction of youth hostels, with the number of flats offered accounting for only 44 per cent of what was intended, an audit report has found. The Audit Commission on Wednesday released its report reviewing the government’s development and management of the facilities under the Youth Hostel Scheme, which covered seven hostels, including two that had been completed and were in operation. The review found that as of December...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 9:09 am

Ghana has reportedly ended negotiations on a US health aid agreement, citing concerns over the sharing of sensitive data Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 9:03 am

3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 8:55 am

The accused face up to 12 years in prison for the attack that burned one-fifth of activist Andrie Yunus's body.

by Matthew Cheng (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 8:54 am

Hong Kong’s finance chief has revised the city’s fiscal surplus for the previous year to HK$11 billion (US$1.91 billion), nearly four times the original estimate, saying the ongoing Middle East conflict had a limited impact on the economy with gross domestic product (GDP) growth remaining strong in the first quarter. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also dismissed concerns that increased bond issuance to fund the Northern Metropolis megaproject would burden future generations as “overly...

by Just In on April 29, 2026 at 8:47 am

WA's longest-serving parliamentarian, war hero Bill Grayden, is being remembered for his service to his country and community.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 8:32 am

The bank has clarified that it had only sought valid documents to withdraw the money of the dead person Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 8:25 am

The likelihood of economic woes and unrest grows as the conflict shows no sign of ending.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 8:23 am

New red card rule allows referees to send off players who cover their mouths or walk off the pitch in protest against a decision.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 29, 2026 at 8:01 am

The US has entered stagflation for the first time since the downturn in the 1970s, Ray Dalio believes, citing the Middle East crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 29, 2026 at 7:48 am

The researchers credit the slowdown to policies implemented by Brazil's President Lula da Silva to curb deforestation.

by Liz Gwynn (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 7:47 am

Tyler Scott Willian James has been charged with the murder of his ex-partner Kiesha Thompson, 23, who was struck by a vehicle in July, 2024.

by Jacob Kagi and Eugene Boisvert (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 7:38 am

A pilot and a passenger die in a plane crash at Parafield Airport in Adelaide's north, which also caused injuries to several other people on the ground — including one with life-threatening burns.

by Wynna Wong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 7:23 am

Hong Kong expects about 980,000 mainland Chinese visitors over the Labour Day “golden week” holiday from May 1 to 5, a 7 per cent increase from last year. Instead of rushing through major attractions, many travellers are opting for slower, highly curated itineraries centred on exhibitions, neighbourhood walks and carefully timed photo spots – trends driven by popular social media platforms such as RedNote. Here, the South China Morning Post highlights what mainland tourists are currently...

by Marina Freri and Sarah Ferguson (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 7:15 am

US congressman Joe Courtney says the US president's repeated criticism of Australia is "unfair" and causing harm to the US amongst its allies.

by Matthew Cheng,Emily Hung (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 7:11 am

Hong Kong will introduce a two-month subsidy for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used by taxis, minibuses and school buses from May amid soaring fuel prices, while a previously announced diesel subsidy will take effect on Thursday. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Wednesday that the interdepartmental task force monitoring fuel price movements had proposed a 50 HK cents per litre subsidy for two months, starting in May, to alleviate operational pressure on taxis and minibuses, among...

by Sarah Richards (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 7:04 am

Police officers and civilians have been honoured for acts of courage during the Wieambilla shootings — which left two officers and a neighbour dead — at a police ceremony in Dalby.

by Just In on April 29, 2026 at 6:56 am

Police say the trio are linked to targeted attacks on promoters of a weekly event held in South Melbourne.

by Greig Johnston (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 6:52 am

Fremantle Dockers player Nathan O'Driscoll reveals his mental health struggles in an emotional social media post, amid a push from players for the AFL to implement a mental health round.

by Thomas Kelsall (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 6:42 am

With less than a week until state parliament resumes, an incoming upper house member says she still cannot access the building or appoint staff because the election result is yet to be declared.

by Jodie Hamilton and Elloise Farrow-Smith (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 6:41 am

Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families attend fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640 kilometres. But it is an extra cost many will take on to maintain the sports are so integral to their communities.

by Brian Wong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 29, 2026 at 6:39 am

A Hong Kong cook has been jailed for 18 years for persistently sexually abusing the daughter he shares with his mistress, with the presiding judge also criticising the victim’s mother for trying to keep her silent. The High Court on Wednesday said a deterrent sentence was necessary for the 61-year-old to reflect society’s abhorrence of the “evil” crimes he committed against the girl when she was aged 11 to 18. The accused, identified only by his initials, TML, to protect his daughter’s identity,...

by Isla Evans (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 6:36 am

A former NSW police officer has failed in an attempt to overturn a conviction for using unreasonable force in the arrest of two teenage boys.

by Jarrod Lucas and Ivo da Silva (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 6:33 am

A new defensive driving course being offered in Kalgoorlie aims to equip young motorists with the skills to cope with the unique challenges of outback driving.

by Bruce MacKenzie, Claire Simmonds, and Digby Werthmuller (Just In) on April 29, 2026 at 6:27 am

The threat posed to homes by a grass fire burning on the state's Northern Tablelands eases after earlier prompting an Emergency alert.