Labour hire company paid Mick Gatto more than $1m to secure work on Big Build, CFMEU inquiry told

M Group’s lawyer tells inquiry while the firm’s directors ‘may have done business with Gatto’ they were not ‘frontmen’ for himFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA labour hire company accused of being a front for underworld figure Mick Gatto paid him more than $1m over nine years, with its lawyer telling an inquiry it did so to secure work on Victorian government Big Build sites where the construction union had influence.Integrity expert Geoffrey Watson SC appeared before the Queensland inquiry into the Construction,

Labour hire firm paid Mick Gatto more than $1m to secure work on Big Build, CFMEU inquiry told

M Group’s lawyer tells inquiry while the firm’s directors ‘may have done business with Gatto’ they were not ‘frontmen’ for himFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA labour hire company accused of being a front for underworld figure Mick Gatto paid him more than $1m over nine years, with its lawyer telling an inquiry it did so to secure work on Victorian government Big Build sites where the construction union had influence.Integrity expert Geoffrey Watson SC appeared before the Queensland inquiry into the Construction,

Le Coppe, l’Ambrogino e la cerimonia olimpica: la Milano di Franco Baresi

Il capitano rossonero è morto dopo una lunga malattia, l’ultima uscita pubblica a San Siro come tedoforo al fianco di Beppe Bergomi. “Il calore del pubblico mi è arrivato fortissimo”, disse quel giorno

‘Rob has the bucks cash’: NSW Liberals used Reformers funds to pay for ‘personal expenditure’, Icac hears

Robert Assaf separately tells anti-corruption inquiry money funnelled through lobbying firm to create ‘maximum benefit from a tax perspective’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA group of young conservative Liberal power brokers accused of soliciting illegal donations used some of the funds to pay for a bucks night, one of its members has told a corruption inquiry.The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) on Friday heard again from Robert Assaf, who this week was the first witness from the conservative rig

Asian stocks post biggest gain in four months on AI optimism

South Korea’s Kospi led the rally, surging as much as 17% thanks to heavyweights Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc., while Taiwanese stocks also gained more than 7%

Altimetrik Named an OpenAI Advanced Partner

Altimetrik Named an OpenAI Advanced Partner

« Pour répondre aux aspirations des Algériens, les pouvoirs publics doivent garantir un véritable pluralisme et renforcer les libertés publiques »

En Algérie, l’abstention lors des élections législatives du 2 juillet a été de 79 %. Dans une tribune au « Monde, l’homme politique algérien Zoheir Rouis souligne le risque d’une dépolitisation de plus en plus forte de la société.

Calls grow ‘to flunk’ Portugal’s education minister amid exam marking fiasco

Fernando Alexandre’s push to digitise marking process deemed a failure with some students and parents contemplating legal actionPressure is growing on Portugal’s education minister to resign amid student and teacher protests over his handling of this year’s national school exams.Fernando Alexandre is accused of failing to take responsibility for what critics say is an unprecedented and chaotic school exam season affecting children aged 14 to 18, prompting student protesters to call for him “to be flunked”. Continue reading...

Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors

Scheme brought in up to 500 foreign-trained doctors a year and was seen as example of British ‘soft power’The NHS has scrapped a longstanding scheme that let overseas doctors boost their skills in UK hospitals and was seen as an example of British “soft power”.Senior doctors have criticised NHS England’s decision to axe the Medical Training Initiative, under which 400 to 500 foreign-trained doctors were given placements in Britain every year. Continue reading...

Fury as UK’s only all-female chess team promoted – then told they must recruit a man

She Plays to Win face losing one of their female players after being told team must include a maleThe UK’s only all-female chess team have been promoted to the game’s top tier – only to be told they will have to add a man to their squad.She Plays to Win Lionesses A Team have fallen foul of a rule designed to boost female participation in the sport. Continue reading...

Кладу це в каструлю - і молоко не пригорає: простий лайфхак із СРСР

Розповідаємо, як закип’ятити молоко так, щоб воно не пригоріло й не вилилося.

Б'юті-тренд не без ризиків: чим небезпечні сироватки для зростання вій

Офтальмологиня пояснила, чи справді сироватки допомагають відростити довгі вії та які ризики вони приховують.

Delhi HC orders Google to remove more videos in Isha Foundation defamation case

China emerging as long-term AI winner despite semiconductor market volatility: Jefferies

China remains well positioned in the AI race, particularly in consumer-facing applications, Jefferies says

Турция сообщила Москве и Киеву о готовности организовать переговоры

Addio a Franco Baresi, il difensore sublime che ha fatto la storia del Milan

Uno dei più grandi di sempre del mondo, elegantissimo, un campione multiplo come Scirea. “Gli avversari non guardavano il pallone e nemmeno il gioco, guardavano lui”, ha detto Valdano

Avaada Group secures $1.3 billion financial closure for 2,150 MW projects

Collectively, these projects will involve the development of more than 3,000 MW of solar capacity and 450 MW of wind capacity across multiple locations in Gujarat and Maharashtra.

La France gèle les avoirs de Xenia Fedorova, propagandiste pro-Poutine visée par un arrêté d’expulsion

Mercredi, le ministère de l’intérieur avait affirmé que l’ex-dirigeante de RT France et figure de Cnews, était visée par un arrêté d’expulsion.

Xenia Fedorova : la France gèle les avoirs de la propagandiste pro-Poutine visée par un arrêté d’expulsion

Cet arrêté, qui « complète la mesure d’expulsion » adoptée mercredi par le ministère de l’intérieur, vise à prévenir la commission de « nouveaux actes d’ingérence », explique le ministère de l’économie et des finances.

A Whale Gave Birth. A Drone Was There to Capture the Spectacle.

A wildlife photographer noticed a humpback whale displaying unusual behavior off Australia’s east coast, then something extraordinary happened.

Forced out of Australia’s military due to his sexuality, David says an apology is ‘long overdue’ for veterans like him

Exclusive: ADF personnel who were discriminated against for being LGBTQ+ are owed a national apology, federal government toldFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA national apology should be issued to LGBTQ+ veterans and service personnel who experienced discrimination at the hands of the Australian Defence Force, according to recommendations to the federal government.David Gibson, who was discharged from the military in 1989 because he was bisexual and chair of GLBTI Rights in Ageing, said it was time for the prime mi

Franco Baresi morto a 66 anni, addio alla bandiera del Milan

Il difensore ha giocato solo con la maglia rossonera. Aveva scoperto di essere malato ai polmoni un anno fa

Iraq says it had ‘no prior knowledge’ of US-Saudi attacks – as it happened

This blog is now closed – our live coverage of the Middle East continues hereA liquefied natural gas tanker controlled by QatarEnergy exited the strait of Hormuz overnight – the first such vessel ⁠visible on ship-tracking data to ⁠leave the waterway ​since 11 July, data from analytics firms showed on Thursday.The Al Areesh tanker, which loaded a cargo at Qatar’s Ras Laffan terminal around 4-6 July, sailed ⁠out of the strait overnight on 29 July, according to Kpler and LSEG data. Continue reading...

Australia news live: Reformers member tells Icac he can’t recall Taylor making donation; NSW opposition leader backs minister linked to same group

Former premier’s brother to appear before inquiry. Follow liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcasteSafety commissioner says court action against Telegram ‘very significant’Julie Inman Grant, the eSafety commissioner, spoke to the ABC this morning after yesterday’s court action against Telegram over its alleged failure to detect and remove pro-terror material from its platform.The scars are still very raw around Bondi. … These are platforms – and they may be doing more content moderation and we would encourage that – but not to the degree that Australian law requires them

Friday briefing: Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity

In today’s newsletter: ​The legal protections once considered foundational ​in conflict are now routinely bypassed​,​ with healthcare personnel treated as legitimate targetsGood morning. While you were asleep, Donald Trump claimed a deal had been reached for the “complete disarmament of Hamas” in Gaza. His announcement, characteristically, does not yet seem watertight, with briefings from both sides revealing points of contention, and as such is being treated with caution by some world leaders.As anyone paying attention knows, the conflict has seen Israel and Hamas accused of war crimes, and t

Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Gaza deal reached; Iran targets US bases in Kuwait

Response from Hamas and Israeli officials suggest Gaza deal still faces obstacles; Tehran launches drone strikes at Kuwait in retaliation for recent US attacksTrump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertainSaudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against HouthisDonald Trump claims a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza, but many hurdles and conditions remained in the Palestinian territory.“The agreement will be carried out in carefully structured phases,” Trump said on social media. “As disar

Від тризуба до блискавки: що означають загадкові символи на USB-роз’ємах комп’ютера

Тризуб, блискавка, літери SS та цифри вказують на швидкість і можливості заряджання.

ВС РФ поразили резервуары с ГСМ в порту Одессы

Q1 Results Today Live: Bajaj Finserv gains 5% ahead of Q1 results, Maruti Suzuki, Sun Pharma, ITC, IOC, Dixon, Glenmark, Aether to announce Q1 results, Bajaj Finance, M&M, Hyundai shares up, Thermax drags after Q1

Q1 Results Today, 31st July 2026 Live Updates: Stay tuned for more from businessline

Як зробити рівність правильною, пересунувши лише один сірник: тест на уважність

Якщо хочете розв’язати цю головоломку, пам’ятайте: у вас є лише 7 секунд, а рівень складності досить високий.

Fifa says 'nobody selling football' as plan continues

Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.

ПВО за ночь сбила 371 украинский БПЛА

La RDC annonce avoir négocié la reddition des FDLR dans l’Est, point d’achoppement du processus de paix avec le Rwanda

En annonçant un protocole d’accord sur la reddition du groupe armé, Kinshasa veut mettre Kigali au pied du mur et montrer au médiateur américain que « les engagements pris sont respectés ».

Трамп несподівано заявив, що ще не вирішив, чи давати Україні ліцензію на ракети Patriot

Очільник Білого дому сказав, що США розглядають це питання.

Традиційні українські шулики на Медовий Спас: рецепт 1960 року

Традиційні медові шулики з маком за звичаєм подають на Медовий Спас.

Трамп несподівано заявив, що ще не вирішив, чи давати Україні ліцензію на ракети Patriot, - FT

Очільник Білого дому сказав, що США розглядають це питання.

ИИ-модели Claude проникли в системы трех компаний в ходе испытаний

Apple нарастила чистую прибыль на 20% за три квартала

Go Fashion Q1 net profit down 26% y-o-y at ₹16.4 crore

The numbers for the quarter were impacted by a one-time write-off of property, plant and equipment of around ₹6.5 crore related to store closures

India, Bhutan sign ₹4,000-crore LoC agreement

The fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks focused on the implementation of projects under Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan

Jawa Yezdi pins hope on young riders as mid-size motorcycle trend grows

Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles kicks-off 2026 festive season in Kochi with new Yezdi range; plans massive dealer expansion

Q1 Results Today Live: Bajaj Finserv gains 5% ahead of Q1 results, Maruti Suzuki, Sun Pharma, ITC, IOC, Dixon, Bajaj Holdings, ABB India, Kirloskar Brothers, BlueDart, Glenmark, Aether to announce Q1 results, Bajaj Finance, M&M, Hyundai shares up, Thermax drags after Q1

Q1 Results Today, 31st July 2026 Live Updates: Stay tuned for more from businessline

Ten climbers led by renowned Nepali mountaineer ‘missing’ on Pakistan peak

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja among those feared missing after avalanche hit Broad Peak, Pakistan alpine club says.

Four bodies located after 10 climbers go missing on Pakistani peak

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja among those reported missing after avalanche hit Broad Peak, Pakistan alpine club says.

Федоренко назвав умови для зменшення примусової мобілізації в Україні

За словами військового, примусу має ставати менше, добровільної мобілізації - більше.

Capital Group buys 1.5% stake in IIFL Fin for ₹374 cr; stock rises over 2%

The transactions were executed on Thursday at an average price of ₹590 apiece, taking the deal size to Rs 374.02 crore

Сонячний окунь і риба-голка захоплюють Дніпро: чим це загрожує місцевим видам, - учений

Фахівець розповів, чи здатна річка повернути природний баланс.

Магнітні бурі на межі липня та серпня: прогноз на 3 дні

Останнім часом магнітне поле Землі стабілізувалося.

Crude oil falls more than $1 on greater flows despite US-Iran war

Crude oil is ‌edging ⁠lower as rising tension Middle East tension ⁠is being offset by signs of increased flows in the Strait of Hormuz

HSBC to pull out of Australian retail banking market

London-based company to sell local loan portfolio to Blackstone, but will continue private and institutional banking servicesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe London-headquartered HSBC is closing all Australian branches over the next 18 months after selling its local mortgage and personal loan portfolio to global asset giant Blackstone.The transaction will end HSBC’s decades-long retail presence in Australia, although it will continue to operate private and institutional banking services, the company said on Fri

HSBC to close all branches and pull out of Australian retail banking market

London-based company to sell local loan portfolio to Blackstone but will continue private and institutional banking servicesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe London-headquartered HSBC is closing all Australian branches over the next 18 months after selling its local mortgage and personal loan portfolio to the global asset giant Blackstone.The transaction will end HSBC’s decades-long retail presence in Australia, although it will continue to operate private and institutional banking services, the company announce

Дрон у небі, а пілот – у Львові чи за кордоном: BI розповіло, як змінюється війна дронів

Але повністю евакуювати людей із небезпечних зон поки що не вдається.

Drones offer alternative to balloons for weather research

Pre-programmed flights gather data at different altitudes then return to bases to recharge and downloadWeather happens in the boundary layer, the atmosphere from ground level to a few thousand metres, but this can be difficult to study in detail: weather stations are too low, and aircraft are expensive. Instrumented weather balloons are the traditional solution, and thousands are released every day. But these are at the mercy of the wind and use irreplaceable helium.Drones offer an alternative and the US company Meteomatics has taken the idea further with Meteobase, a base station on the groun

Families sleep in cars after homes destroyed in Japan earthquake

Residents in southwestern Japan have had to resort to sleeping in their cars for shelter, after a recent 6.8 magnitude.

РБК: ущерб по делу миллиардера Кустова составил 8,6 млрд рублей