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Labor has had 12 years to fix Victorian roads. Turning to ‘pothole populism’ now may be too late

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-12T20:00:44+00:00

Potholed roads are ‘devastating political advertising’ for the Victorian government – but Ben Carrol’s made them the focus of his campaignGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt a press conference to celebrate the sold-out NFL match played at Melbourne’s MCG on Friday, the Victorian premier, Ben Carroll, was heckled on one issue.“Fix the potholes,” a punter called out as they walked past the Victorian premier’s press conference. Continue reading...

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NSW government paid for homeless man to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering housing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-12T20:00:43+00:00

Local council and state government attempting to move on residents living in an encampment by the river in Wagga WaggaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government paid for a homeless man in Wagga Wagga to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering him temporary accommodation, in an attempt to move on residents living in an encampment by a river.The local council and state government have been attempting to clear out the encampment for several months after a newborn baby died in May when its mother gave birth to twins in a tent. Continue reading

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‘Small price to pay’: The young homeowners welcoming falling house prices even as it hurts them

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-12T20:00:43+00:00

Some buyers say they are ready to absorb the fallout of housing weakness if it means boosting home ownership across the boardGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFalling property prices have come at the worst possible time for Alex Hogan and his partner. They are now weighing up whether they can afford to have another child.Locked out of the established housing market, the Queensland couple resorted to buying a block of land to build a family home. Continue reading...

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Американський генерал назвав країни, які можуть бути під прицілом Путіна

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-12T19:57:00+00:00

Він наголосив, що через велику кількість можливих сценаріїв країнам НАТО необхідно зберігати пильність і водночас не послаблювати допомогу Україні.

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Israel bombs southern Lebanon as talks postponed

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-09-12T19:56:09+00:00

The next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the US, has been postponed.

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Trump asks Smithsonian to install ‘Colossus statue’ of George Washington with exhibit

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-12T19:32:32+00:00

Trump, again trying to curate museum, says exhibit would stay until 2032 for 300th anniversary of Washington’s birthDonald Trump asked the Smithsonian Institution to install a 30ft “Colossus statue” of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History, and a special exhibit honoring the nation’s first president, in a social media post late on Friday.The president requested that the exhibit continue through February 2032, the 300th anniversary of Washington’s birth. Continue reading...

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Former US detention officer charged with 20 counts of felony forgery

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-12T18:56:37+00:00

Michael Diehl allegedly forged magistrates’ signatures in North Carolina to allow enough time for ICE to take custody of prisonersA former Guilford county detention officer in North Carolina faces forgery charges in connection to 20 alleged forged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainment documents, according to a Guilford county sheriff’s office (GCSO) news release.Guilford county’s sheriff, Danny H Rogers, reported that on Friday the Guilford county magistrate’s office notified the GCSO of a potentially forged court document submitted by GCSO detention officer Michael Diehl, 40. C

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Death Toll From Ferry Fire in the Philippines Rises to 76

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-09-12T18:52:24+00:00

Rescuers were still searching for victims days after a fire broke out on the June Aster en route to a popular tourist site. At least 43 people survived.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : une rencontre Poutine - Zelensky au G20 à Miami ? « C’est impossible », répond le Kremlin

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-12T17:51:06+00:00

Le président ukrainien, Volodymyr Zelensky, s’est dit prêt à rencontrer le président russe, Vladimir Poutine, lors du sommet du G20 à Miami en décembre. Mais le Kremlin a envoyé une fin de non recevoir à M. Zelensky déclarant : « Il y a une volonté de le rencontrer à Moscou. »

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Guerre en Ukraine : Moscou a revendiqué une « frappe massive » contre plusieurs villes ukrainiennes. Retrouvez les informations du 6 au 12 septembre.

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-12T17:51:04+00:00

Le président ukrainien, Volodymyr Zelensky, s’est dit prêt à rencontrer le président russe, Vladimir Poutine, lors du sommet du G20 à Miami en décembre. Mais le Kremlin a envoyé une fin de non-recevoir à M. Zelensky déclarant : « Il y a une volonté de le rencontrer à Moscou. »

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Guerre en Ukraine : Moscou a revendiqué une « frappe massive » contre plusieurs villes ukrainiennes. Retrouvez les informations du 6 au 12 septembre

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-12T17:51:04+00:00

Le président ukrainien, Volodymyr Zelensky, s’est dit prêt à rencontrer le président russe, Vladimir Poutine, lors du sommet du G20 à Miami en décembre. Mais le Kremlin a, une nouvelle fois, envoyé une fin de non-recevoir à M. Zelensky déclarant : « Il y a une volonté de le rencontrer à Moscou. »

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Capgemini vend sa filiale qui avait fait polémique pour son contrat avec l’ICE

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-12T17:48:59+00:00

La décision de se séparer de cette filiale avait été prise au début de février, après la controverse provoquée par la révélation d’un contrat fournissant un outil d’identification et de localisation de personnes étrangères à l’ICE.

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Portsmouth experiences second weekend of anti-immigration protests

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-12T17:41:46+00:00

Rightwing activists faced a heavy police presence and counter-demonstrations to their march against small boat crossingsTwo men and a teenage boy have been arrested in Portsmouth at a far-right protest against immigration.Far-right activists have gathered in Portsmouth for a second weekend after a small boat with 140 people seeking asylum on board was intercepted last Sunday while heading towards the city. Continue reading...

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Mississippi police say more arrests to come in death of woman found hanging from tree

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-12T17:16:41+00:00

Officials still investigating death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman, a day after man’s arrest in relation to killingMississippi police said on Saturday they were still investigating the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month, a day after a man was arrested in connection with the killing.Loved ones also painted a picture of Fortune as a mother, athlete and woman of faith who they hoped would not solely be remembered for her horrific death. Continue reading...

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