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Sam McNeil

EU hits Google with yet another $1.4 billion antitrust fine

It was the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by Brussels, which has led the world in reining in some of the world’s largest companies from Silicon Valley to Beijing.

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2473 cases had been officially recorded.

Congo Ebola crisis reaches grim milestone

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The Ebola outbreak in Congo has been declared the fasted in history, with 1000 dead so far.

Ebola deaths reach milestone as chaos plagues hospitals

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An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to 2073 cases and 796 deaths.

Hospital attack sends Ebola patients, staff fleeing

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Officials say an Ebola outbreak has infected 1759 people and resulted in 600 confirmed deaths.

Ebola death toll’s grim milestone as deadly outbreak spreads

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Donald Trump spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney about the thick smoke from Canadian wildfires during the World Cup.

Trump threatens to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Canada

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The biggest beneficiary of Donald Trump’s campaign against Pix may be Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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Brazil’s beloved payment system draws Donald Trump’s ire

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Donald Trump has now said the United States will only guarantee safe passage to vessels from Persian Gulf states that agree to invest in the United States.

Shipping wants Strait answers after Trump’s Hormuz flip-flop

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Alleged Kirk killer’s admission to roommate heard in court

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Senior Australian military officials have skipped a celebration of the People’s Liberation Army held at Canberra’s Chinese embassy (pictured). Inset: Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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ADF leaders snub China’s army bash as missile tensions soar

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An international fracas involving Chinese diplomats has erupted on the sidelines of the Labor Party’s National Conference after The Nightly revealed a Taiwanese representative had been invited to the event. Pictured: Labor National Secretary Paul Erickson.

China ‘furious’ as Taiwanese rep attends Labor conference

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The AI race between the US and China is narrowing ... and there are major implications for Donald Trump and his approach to the revolutionary technology.
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As China advances in AI, Trump faces a new test in tech race

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Fears ADF tank stunt could further inflame China relations

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Europe

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‘Terror attack’: German pride alleged killer shot by police

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Google blasted the fine, which it said would hurt European businesses and consumers. (AP PHOTO)

EU hits Google with yet another $1.4 billion antitrust fine

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Dalamangas has been on the run since 1999.

Australian authorities to pursue extradition of wanted man after court loss

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French modelling scout David Siad, who had links to Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead at his home outside Paris.

French modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead

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The conflict in the Middle East has shown signs of widening as Saudi Arabia and the Houthis exchanged fresh fire while the US paused its attacks on Iran after thirteen consecutive nights of strikes.

Missile barrage sparks fears of widening Middle East unrest

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Donald Trump has declared the US has struck Iran ‘very hard’, insisting the conflict is going ‘extremely well’.
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‘Hit very hard’: Trump says US has crippled Iran amid talks

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The resolution introduced by Ed Husic also calls on the Albanese Government to begin full diplomatic ties with the State of Palestine.

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The United States says it “will hold Iran responsible” if Houthi militia attack Red Sea ships.

Oil back over $100 as Trump warns Iran over Houthi attacks in Red Sea

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Australia could potentially escape Donald Trump’s new 12.5 per cent tariffs by changing Australian law on imported goods

How Australia could escape Trump’s new tariffs

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Daelyn Davis is in hospital after a crockpot fell on him.

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Parts of the Navy and Air Force budgets drained by the Iran war are set to run out within weeks.

Congress passes $1.15t bill, tees up funds for US-Iran war

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Passengers said they were trapped inside the aircraft for more than two hours as temperatures soared.

Passengers treated like ‘animals’ in shocking flight ordeal

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The new British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, Andy Burnham, gestures as he speaks to the media as he arrives at 10 Downing Street.
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Britain’s new PM promises a lot but reveals little

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Andy Burnham delivers his inaugural speech as UK's new Prime Minister on on July 20, 2026 in London, England.

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