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Australia news live: Ben Carroll endorsed by Victorian Labor MPs as new premier after Jacinta Allan resigns

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-28T02:14:56+00:00

Follow updates liveJacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier before leadership challenge by Ben CarrollWho is Ben Carroll?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said it’s the “right time” to leave after she announced her departure alongside ACTU secretary Sally McManus.We thought about this and we just think that it’s time for renewal. The union movement is in good shape. We’ve seen changes in workers’ rights that have made a big difference in worker

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Trump backs Pete Hegseth amid renewed tensions with Iran – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-28T02:00:18+00:00

This blog has now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump said ⁠today that ⁠he had paused US strikes on Iran to give diplomacy another chance, but he ​was ‌ready ‌for “strong military ‌action” if diplomacy fails.Washington was in “very deep ⁠talks with Iran”, the president told Axios, but, he added: “If they don’t work out, we will be go back to very strong military action.”I am going to talk to Bibi about the fact that if I weren’t president, Iran would have had nuclear weapons by now and Israel would have been destroyed.Without me, there would be no Israel. Continue reading

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Australia news live: Ben Carroll endorsed as premier by Victorian Labor leader after Jacinta Allen resigns

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-28T01:58:44+00:00

Follow updates liveJacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier before leadership challenge by Ben CarrollWho is Ben Carroll?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said it’s the “right time” to leave after she announced her departure alongside ACTU secretary Sally McManus.We thought about this and we just think that it’s time for renewal. The union movement is in good shape. We’ve seen changes in workers’ rights that have made a big difference in worker

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Australia news live: shouting heard in heated meeting over Victorian Labor leadership after Jacinta Allan quits as premier

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-28T01:44:21+00:00

Follow updates liveJacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier before leadership challenge by Ben CarrollWho is Ben Carroll?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said it’s the “right time” to leave after she announced her departure alongside ACTU secretary Sally McManus.We thought about this and we just think that it’s time for renewal. The union movement is in good shape. We’ve seen changes in workers’ rights that have made a big difference in worker

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Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers tell jury

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-28T01:43:55+00:00

In opening statements, state argued Meta’s own research showed it harmed teens while firm’s attorneys pointed to transparencyThe long-awaited trial between the social media company Meta and the state of Tennessee began proceedings on Monday. Attorneys for Tennessee told a jury in Nashville that Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, disregarded internal research about its platform’s impact on teenagers, while the company sought ⁠to maximize profit from those young users.During ⁠opening statements in a seven-week ​trial in state court, the state’s lawyers said Meta researchers repeatedly flag

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Asia ‘scraping the bottom of the barrel’ as Red Sea oil blockade worsens energy crisis

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-28T01:37:05+00:00

The Houthi threat to Saudi oil exports comes as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines are still reeling from the closure of the strait of HormuzGovernments in Asia are scrambling to avoid their second major energy crisis in six months, as another maritime chokepoint in the Middle East faces a violent blockade, leaving only the Suez canal completely open for the free movement of gulf oil.Countries like Japan, the Philippines, Thailand and South Korea – which rely on Middle East oil for up to 90% of their imports – are working to secure supplies after Yemen’s Houthis launched a blockade of Saud

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Betye Saar, pioneering figure of Black arts movement, dies at 99

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-28T01:33:45+00:00

Leading assemblage artist was known for reclaiming Jim Crow-era memorabilia as images of Black liberationArtist Betye Saar, the pioneering figure of the Black arts movement, died on Sunday morning in her home town of Los Angeles. She was 99.Saar, a famous practitioner of assemblage, an artistic style that builds sculpture from everyday objects, was best known for reclaiming Jim Crow era memorabilia such as dolls and washboards and recasting them as images of Black liberation. Saar also worked in genres including printmaking and film, exploring themes from family to spirituality. Continue readi

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Well-connected Melbourne man found guilty of raping former staffer

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-28T01:19:40+00:00

Jury finds that the man, who cannot be named, assaulted the woman at his home in March 2023A well-connected Melbourne man has been found guilty of raping a former employee.The man, who cannot be named, faced two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in the county court of Victoria, and pleaded not guilty. Continue reading...

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At least three suspects involved in Bite of Seattle shooting, police say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-28T01:17:02+00:00

Court filing shows authorities believe there is at least one more shooter than the two previously thoughtSeattle authorities said on Monday there were at least three suspects involved in the deadly shooting at a food festival on Sunday evening near the Space Needle. One of them was among the three killed in the violence.A document filed in juvenile court on Monday revealed a suspect aged 15 was arrested and waived his initial court appearance. The filing also showed that police think there are at least three shooters rather than the two initially reported: the 15-year-old, an acquaintance who

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Australia news live: Victoria attorney general nominates for state Labor leadership in heated meeting after Jacinta Allan quits as premier

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-28T01:11:17+00:00

Allan urges women not to be discouraged from politics as she quits as Victorian premier. Follow updates liveJacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier before leadership challenge by Ben CarrollWho is Ben Carroll?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said it’s the “right time” to leave after she announced her departure alongside ACTU secretary Sally McManus.We thought about this and we just think that it’s time for renewal. The union movement is in go

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: PVR Inox

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-28T01:09:01+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish PVR Inox. The stock has begun the week on a strong note by surging over 5 per cent on Monday. This rise also gives an early confirmation of a triple bottom pattern formation on the chart. This is a bullish reversal pattern. Moving Average cross overs on the daily chart also strengthens the bullish case. Supports are at ₹1,100 and ₹1,070.

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Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed says ‘ogre’ remark not directed at rival

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-28T00:54:46+00:00

El-Sayed says in TV debate ‘ogre on a pike’ Zoom comment was in reference to John Fetterman, not Haley StevensThe Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said his comments that progressives need to put the head of an “ogre” on a pike was in reference to US Senator John Fetterman – not his opponent, Haley Stevens.In a televised debate on Monday, the final head-to-head before the state’s 4 August primary, the moderator asked El-Sayed whether he regretted his comments made in a Zoom meeting, in which he said, according to leaked audio published by Politico: “Ideally you put one ogre o

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Australia news live: Jacinta Allan urges women not to be discouraged from politics as she quits as Victorian premier; fuel excise cut extension ruled out

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-28T00:44:30+00:00

Allan says a One Nation-Liberal coalition is the biggest risk to the state. Follow updates liveJacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier before leadership challenge by Ben CarrollWho is Ben Carroll?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said it’s the “right time” to leave after she announced her departure alongside ACTU secretary Sally McManus.We thought about this and we just think that it’s time for renewal. The union movement is in good shape. We’

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What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-07-28T00:30:11+00:00

Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their region's wars.

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Who is Ben Carroll, the man about to become Victoria’s next premier?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-28T00:22:41+00:00

Carroll, who was elected to parliament in 2012 and says he has always been ambitious, had emerged as Allan’s only contender for the leadership on MondayLIVE: Jacinta Allan resigns as premier of VictoriaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn 2023, when then-public transport minister Ben Carroll failed in his surprising bid to secure the leadership of the Victorian Labor party, he told a press conference: “I was always very keen to rise.”The premier Daniel Andrews had resigned, believing he had locked in his succession plan: his loyal deputy Jacinta Allan as premier, and t

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Australia news live: Jacinta Allan quits as premier of Victoria and says Ben Carroll will have her ‘unqualified support’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-28T00:14:53+00:00

Allan says a One Nation-Liberal coalition is the biggest risk to the state. Follow updates liveJacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier before leadership challenge by Ben CarrollWho is Ben Carroll?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said it’s the “right time” to leave after she announced her departure alongside ACTU secretary Sally McManus.We thought about this and we just think that it’s time for renewal. The union movement is in good shape. We’

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Le chanteur américain D4vd renvoyé en procès pour le meurtre d’une adolescente

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-27T23:53:28+00:00

L’homme est soupçonné d’avoir poignardé à mort puis démembré, en avril 2025, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, avec qui il aurait eu des relations sexuelles dès ses 13 ans, alors qu’il en avait 18. Il risque l’emprisonnement à perpétuité, voire la peine de mort.

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Australia news live: Jacinta Allan quits as premier of Victoria before leadership challenge by Ben Carroll

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T23:44:17+00:00

Allan says Ben Carroll will have her ‘unqualified support’ as leader if chosen. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said it’s the “right time” to leave after she announced her departure alongside ACTU secretary Sally McManus.We thought about this and we just think that it’s time for renewal. The union movement is in good shape. We’ve seen changes in workers’ rights that have made a big difference in workers’ lives. We’ve seen the

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Jacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier ahead of leadership challenge by Ben Carroll

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T23:40:10+00:00

Premier announces she is stepping down from the top job ahead of expected spill, says her deputy has her ‘unqualified support’ The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has announced her resignation from the top job, after a tumultuous 48 hours for Labor just four months out from the state election.Allan on Monday had vowed to challenge for the leadership after a group of MPs told her she no longer had the support of caucus and urged her to stand down, and the deputy premier, Ben Carroll, confirmed he would nominate for the Labor leadership. Continue reading...

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Jacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier in face of leadership challenge by Ben Carroll

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T23:40:10+00:00

Premier steps down from top job before expected spill, saying her deputy has her ‘unqualified support’Live updates: Jacinta Allan quits as premier of VictoriaWho is Ben Carroll?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJacinta Allan has announced her resignation as Victoria’s premier after a tumultuous 48 hours for Labor just four months out from the state election.Allan on Monday had vowed to contest a leadership ballot after a group of MPs told her she no longer had the support of caucus and urged her to stand down. The deputy premier, Ben Carroll, also confirmed he would no

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Australia news live: Victorian Labor MPs gather before Jacinta Allan leadership challenge; NSW Liberal leader says Icac hearing ‘intensely uncomfortable listening’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T23:13:23+00:00

The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, will be challenged by her deputy, Ben Carroll. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said it’s the “right time” to leave after she announced her departure alongside ACTU secretary Sally McManus.We thought about this and we just think that it’s time for renewal. The union movement is in good shape. We’ve seen changes in workers’ rights that have made a big difference in workers’ lives. We’ve see

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PM praises Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil as ‘giants’ as they resign from ACTU

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T23:13:18+00:00

Secretary and president of Australian Council of Trade Unions announced surprise departures on Monday eveningThe leadership of the trade union movement is set for a major shakeup after the secretary and president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions announced their surprise departures.The ACTU’s secretary, Sally McManus, and its president, Michele O’Neil, revealed on Monday night they would be stepping down after eight years together. Anthony Albanese described both as personal friends and “giants of the labour movement”. Continue reading...

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US influencer ‘couldn’t seem to get away’ from husband accused of killing her, ex-partner says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T23:12:45+00:00

Police believe Sara Gilson was killed by husband Jeremiah Duffy after she accused him on TikTok of child sexual abuseSara Gilson, the social media influencer who was killed after she publicly accused her husband of child sexual abuse, “couldn’t seem to get away” from Jeremiah Duffy despite filing multiple protective orders, Gilson’s ex-husband said in an interview.“She had been stuck in a relationship where domestic abuse seemed ‘OK’,”Lyle Landers told People. “I had begged her for five years to get away from him. I had offered to help her, in any way I could, to get away from him. But he seem

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