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One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T02:39:50+00:00

Prime minister’s office tells families of those missing ‘the nation stands with you’ as search and rescue efforts continueOne person has died and more than 30 are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Vanuatu, the country’s government says.The vessel, MV Matui, had set sail with more than 40 passengers and crew on Friday from the island of Santo to Ambae island in very rough seas, but did not arrive. Continue reading...

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La France se soumet à un acte de contrition discret pour lever le blocage américain contre son nouvel ambassadeur à Washington

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-13T02:10:54+00:00

La nomination d’Aurélien Lechevallier, un proche d’Emmanuel Macron, était gelée en réponse à un message de la diplomatie française, le 25 juillet, critiquant la position américaine sur les droits de l’homme. Un communiqué de mea culpa a été publié vendredi.

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Les houthistes revendiquent une attaque sur une base saoudienne en réplique à des bombardements menés par Riyad au Yémen

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-13T02:01:14+00:00

Les rebelles pro-iraniens multiplient les assauts et les contraintes contre l’Arabie saoudite. Dans la semaine, ils avaient déjà consolidé leur emprise sur le détroit stratégique de Bab Al-Mandab, fermant aux pétroliers saoudiens la voie de sortie de la mer Rouge vers l’océan Indien.

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Les houthistes revendiquent une attaque contre une base saoudienne en réplique à des bombardements menés par Riyad au Yémen

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-13T02:01:14+00:00

Les rebelles pro-iraniens multiplient les assauts et les contraintes contre l’Arabie saoudite. Dans la semaine, ils avaient déjà consolidé leur emprise sur le détroit stratégique de Bab Al-Mandab, fermant aux pétroliers saoudiens la voie de sortie de la mer Rouge vers l’océan Indien.

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NSW to put strict caps on screen time in classrooms while pushing for ‘pen and paper’ learning

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T02:00:53+00:00

Screen limits will become mandatory in NSW schools from 2028 as federal education minister says students may need a ‘digital detox’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government has announced it will implement limits on screen time in public school classrooms and push for students to take part in daily “pen and paper” learning.The state’s new regulations follow a similar announcement from the Victorian government and suggestions by the federal education minister, Jason Clare, that students might ne

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News live: Albanese hits back at Hanson criticism of his mother’s use of public housing; Melissa Doyle appointed Australia Day council chair

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T01:36:39+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAndrew Hastie says he “feels sorry” for Barnaby Joyce and that he and One Nation MP David Farley probably have “buyers remorse” after joining the rightwing party.Hastie has been feuding with Pauline Hanson this week over a One Nation animated cartoon which labelled him a “traitor” after he gave evidence against Ben Roberts-Smith in his failed defamation trial.If she were to be prime minister, is she going to run cartoons about all her political opponents? How’s she going to devote her time? Is she serious? Does

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Andrew Hastie vows to go ‘all the way’ in Pauline Hanson fight as Joyce denies ‘buyers’ remorse’ claim

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T01:34:30+00:00

Liberal MP says One Nation leader is ‘not the person I thought she was’ and he feels ‘sorry’ for JoyceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAndrew Hastie has vowed to go “all the way” in his fight with Pauline Hanson, as he suggested One Nation MPs Barnaby Joyce and David Farley were likely feeling buyers’ remorse for joining the party.The Liberal MP and former SAS captain repeated his accusation that Hanson was a “lying coward” on Sunday, after she continued to refuse to take down an animated cartoon that described Has

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Houthis claim attack on Saudi base as fighting flares with Yemeni forces

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-13T01:27:49+00:00

Iran-allied Houthis say drones and missiles used in attack that targeted ‘weapons depots and command and control centres’ in southern Saudi ArabiaHouthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen’s government forces led growing numbers of civilians to flee.The attack at the southern Sharurah base targeted “weapons depots and command and control centres that are managing the aggression against our nation and people”, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree wrote on X. Continue reading...

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Australia news live: Hanson ‘not the person I thought she was’, Hastie says; Labor defends ‘opt out’ push for social media algorithms

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-12T23:59:06+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s the fight that dominated parliament this week – and is still going – with Andrew Hastie this morning challenging Pauline Hanson to explain her stance on executing prisoners on the battlefield.A brief recap: Hastie has this week feuded with the One Nation leader over a cartoon video by the party released in late July that calls the former SAS captain a “traitor” after he gave evidence against Ben Roberts-Smith in his failed defamation trial.“I’ve copped it for the last six months, and sometimes you just got

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Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-09-12T23:50:03+00:00

The Philippine Coast Guard says 41 more bodies have been recovered from the M/V June Aster, with 13 people still missing

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У Польщі різко відповіли на нові погрози Путіна

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-12T23:27:00+00:00

За словами голови МЗС, Польща і партнери допомагають Україні саме для того, щоб позбавити Путіна можливості ухвалювати подібні рішення за неї.

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Australia news live: escalating Middle East conflict will see prices rise again, Chris Bowen says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-12T23:05:16+00:00

The energy minister says Australia has 41 days’ worth on petrol in strategic reserve. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWestern Australian police have said a man had been shot at a residence on Owen Place in Hamilton Hill, around 4.35am this morning.In a statement, police and St John WA responded and provided emergency first aid to the victim.The man has been conveyed by St John WA to hospital with serious injuries. Police believe two males, dressed in all black clothing, were involved in the shooting.Significant police resources have been deplo

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OpenAI IPO will not happen in 2026 amid AI safety fears, Sam Altman says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-12T23:00:37+00:00

OpenAI’s decision comes after dire warnings about rapidly progressing technology and lawmakers’ calls for new rulesOpenAI will not go public in 2026, Sam Altman said in a Fortune interview published on Saturday, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence.“I actually think that, given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public, and we don’t feel pressure on that,” Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, told Fortune. Continue reading...

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