Illegal tobacco increasingly hard to spot, with some fakes in plain packaging featuring Australian health warnings

Government warned that counterfeit tobacco produced by criminal organisations in south-east Asia is becoming more sophisticatedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe black-market tobacco trade continues to thrive as sellers turn to counterfeit packaging to skirt bans, prompting calls for the urgent passing of tougher laws.Intelligence provided to the federal government shows cigarettes in plain Australian-style packaging are being produced illegally at an industrial scale in south-east Asian warehouses. Continue reading...

India and China aren't friends - but Nepal wants to unite them against climate threats

Can Nepal bring the two regional giants together to confront a shared climate threat in the Himalayas?

Sydney hospital patient charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting fellow patient alight

NSW police allege Raymond James Dungay doused three patients in petrol before setting one alight at Prince of Wales hospital in RandwickFollow our Australia politics live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA patient at a Sydney hospital has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly pouring petrol on three fellow patients before setting one on fire.Raymond James Dungay, 48, was charged with two counts of attempted murder following the alleged attack at Prince of Wales hospital in Randwick on Tuesday evening. Continue reading...

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : des frappes russes font trois morts dans l’oblast de Kirovohrad, selon l’administration militaire régionale

L’offensive, survenue dans cette région centrale du pays, a également fait six blessés, a annoncé dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi Andriy Raikovych, le chef de l’administration militaire de l’oblast.

Mexico Bans Violent Content on Social Media for Children

Joining a global movement, President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree requiring the removal of a range of material for people under 18 and held out the prospect of tougher measures.

Australian politics live: Butler tables unchanged private health bill as Coalition calls it ‘cruel’ and Greens withhold support

Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPrivate health insurance changes ‘recalibrating precious taxpayer dollars’, says WellsThe health minister, Mark Butler, yesterday promised to reintroduce a bill to reduce private health insurance rebates for over-65s, after it was thrown out of the Senate by the crossbench and Coalition.It’s really important we reintroduce it, because we need to raise the level of support and resourcing for aged care. I was the aged care minister before being the communications minister, we need to work urgently. There’s not

Denmark pushes back as Trump touts Greenland oil and mineral deals

Recent US-Greenland-Denmark agreement excludes mining or drilling rights while reinforcing Greenland's sovereignty.

How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections

Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.

How a Chinese-made toy gets to a US retailer

With Christmas on the horizon, we trace children's toys from factories in China to US shelves.

As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?

With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.

Stopping Pip for ADHD or autism would not make big savings, says thinktank

Resolution Foundation says ‘crude changes’ to benefits system would probably make it harder for people to workBanning people with anxiety, ADHD or autism from claiming disability benefits would not deliver major financial savings and would probably make it harder for them to get or stay in a job and participate in society, a leading thinktank has warned.The Resolution Foundation said any proposals to make certain mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions ineligible for personal independence payments (Pip) would be “crude changes” aimed at hitting unrealistic savings targets. Continue rea

Vigo, la memoria sparita. Il Balaidos ristrutturato ha cancellato gli azzurri

Alle 21 la Juve nello stadio da cui partì l’avventura dell’Italia al Mundial ‘82. Difficile trovare ancora le tracce di quel trionfo

Netanyahu ammette: “007 egiziano in Israele prima del 7 ottobre”

Per la prima volta il premier conferma la visita, fin qui negata, del capo dei servizi del Cairo. E tornano le voci su un nuovo attacco all’Iran

Il plotone d’esecuzione si ribella: “Non fucileremo Hasan in tv”

No di 60 militari Usa dopo l’ordine di trasmettere in diretta la pena capitale. E adesso il presidente potrebbe ripensarci

Tetto al gas, accordo con l’Europa più vicino: Roma chiede una flessibilità più lunga

Sul price cap misura simile a quella spagnola. Meloni torna sullo sconto Irpef per il ceto medio: “Favorevole se ci sono le risorse”

Lazio, Lotito ai pm: “Io minacciato, giravo con 2 pistole per paura. Ho contro pezzi della politica”

Il gip non ha autorizzato le intercettazioni su Masi e Bisignani indagati per aver spinto la vendita della squadra

L’inflazione americana va peggio del previsto: giù Wall Street, l’incognita Fed

La crisi con l’Iran spinge i prezzi al 3,7 per cento e allunga un’ombra sulle midterm. Possibile rialzo dei tassi della banca centrale

Senza scudo e spada ora Kiev rischia di capitolare allo zar

Privato dei satelliti Usa, il Paese invaso non può tracciare droni, missili e non può più spiare o colpire alle spalle delle linee nemiche

Un inviato speciale Ue a Kiev, Costa in pole per l’incarico

Sul tavolo del Consiglio europeo il progetto di un emissario da affiancare ai tavoli. A chiederlo anche Zelensky dopo l’apertura del presidente Usa al diesel di Mosca

Giallo sul direttore Fbi: “È in Russia”. “Falso”

Una emittente tv Usa rilancia la notizia, il Cremlino non smentisce Ma Patel ieri era a un evento in Virginia

Meloni all’attacco di Trump: “Intesa con Putin rischiosa”. Energia, pressing sulla Ue

La premier alle Camere prima del Consiglio europeo critica il patto sul diesel e conferma il sostegno a Kiev. “Non rimpiango i carri armati a Praga e Budapest”. La minaccia di non sottoscrivere il nuovo bilancio continentale: “Firmeremo solo quando ci converrà”. Scintille con Pd e 5S: “Misogini”

Tregua nel campo largo, astensioni incrociate sulle mozioni per l’Ucraina

Per la prima volta i dem non votano contro i testi presentati da Conte e Fratoianni, che ricambiano. Resta la distanza sul sostegno militare

Kiev, un passo verso il compromesso: Schlein e Conte si riavvicinano. Ora si attende l’assemblea dem

Le opposizioni coordinano le mosse contro Meloni Adesso si prepara il tavolo della coalizione su programma e primarie

Landini: “La gente sta male. E fare debito per le armitoglie il futuro ai giovani”

Il segretario della Cgil: “Sabato siamo in piazza a Roma. Vogliamo unire le lotte, dall’Ilva agli studenti con le tende. Il sindacato è a loro servizio”

L’Europa a guida tedesca resista al tentativo di Putin di farle sospendere gli aiuti

La guerra segreta del Cremlino per condizionare i nostri Paesi sullo stop ai sussidi deve essere fermata. E Berlino finalmente ha capito la portata storica di questa sfida

Il Papa si alza e fa già fisioterapia, il tumore scoperto venti giorni fa

La sorpresa durante una risonanza magnetica per lo stomaco, il viaggio in Francia, le altre analisi, la nomina di Tagle e l’ultima broncoscopia prima dell’annuncio choc all’Angelus

Diego De Silva: “Io ricoverato al Gemelli nel giorno di Prevost, sembra un concerto rock”

Lo scrittore racconta il suo arrivo all’ospedale tra transenne, parcheggio selvaggio, fedeli e paparazzi

La mamma del ragazzo della minicar: “Mio figlio pagherà ma non è un mostro. Chiedo scusa a Iacopini”

Parla la madre del minorenne che sedeva al posto del passeggero: “Fino alla fine ho sperato non fosse lui. Mi ha raccontato fosse un gioco ma ora dovrà assumersi le sue responsabilità. Spero che l’attore si riprenda, vorrei incontrarlo”

Minicar, presi due ragazzi. Hanno 16 e 17 anni: a tradirli un adesivo

Il più piccolo, proprietario dell’auto, è figlio di un carabiniere. La svolta grazie ai video e alla testimonianza di un meccanico

Quegli amici in cerca di brividi. “Volevamo solo divertirci lo abbiamo fatto per noia”

I campi della ricina trovati tra il paese e il lago. Il veleno non era lontano

L’esito dei sopralluoghi della squadra mobile forniti alla Procura. Continuano le perquisizioni nelle scuole della zona, a caccia del pc da cui sono state state fatte ricerche prima del delitto

Il Papa ha trascorso bene la notte e ha fatto colazione, il tumore scoperto venti giorni fa

La sorpresa durante una risonanza magnetica per lo stomaco, il viaggio in Francia, le altre analisi, la nomina di Tagle e l’ultima broncoscopia prima dell’annuncio choc all’Angelus

Simone Moro: “Io, eroe per caso, al bivio tra vita e vetta nella notte dell’Everest”

Il grande alpinista racconta il salvataggio del giovane Tom Moores che gli valse la medaglia d’oro al valor civile

Landini: “La gente sta male. E fare debito per le armi toglie il futuro ai giovani”

Il segretario della Cgil: “Sabato siamo in piazza a Roma. Vogliamo unire le lotte, dall’Ilva agli studenti con le tende. Il sindacato è a loro servizio”

FdI prova a stanare il filorusso Vannacci. Salvini: sì al loro gas

Una risoluzione voluta da Fazzolari e le parole della presidente: “Quali interessi difende Fn?”. Il leghista: “Compriamo da Mosca”

“Spiegatemi bene che cosa ho”. La calma del paziente Prevost che parla di tumore senza tabù

Ha voluto il capo della gendarmeria in sala operatoria. “Poi sempre collaborativo e pragmatico, nello stile americano”

США офіційно пригрозили Україні припинити обмін розвідданими, - The Washington Post

Суперечності та плутанина навколо відсутності розвідданих виникли через закулісні погрози з боку американських офіційних осіб.

ICE pushes back on report suggesting body cameras that automatically record

The immigration agency rejects a report from a government watchdog recommending improvements to its body camera policy.

ICE rejects recommendation for body cameras that automatically record

The immigration agency rejects a report from a government watchdog recommending improvements to its body camera policy.

Якого числа бракує між 35 і 131: головоломка на пошук закономірності

Перевірте свою уважність – а правильна відповідь, як завжди, буде в кінці.

L’Assemblée nationale valide la contribution française au budget européen, malgré l’opposition de LFI et du RN

Les députés ont adopté, mercredi, l’article prévoyant un prélèvement de 30,9 milliards d’euros au bénéfice de l’Union européenne, prévu dans le projet de loi de finances pour 2027.

L’Assemblée nationale valide la contribution française au budget européen malgré l’opposition de LFI et du RN

Les députés ont adopté, mercredi, l’article prévoyant un prélèvement de 30,9 milliards d’euros au bénéfice de l’Union européenne, prévu dans le projet de loi de finances pour 2027.

Australian politics live: Paterson accuses Labor of ‘contempt’ for senate over private health rebate bill; AEC warns about AI

Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPrivate health insurance changes ‘recalibrating precious taxpayer dollars’, says WellsThe health minister, Mark Butler, yesterday promised to reintroduce a bill to reduce private health insurance rebates for over-65s, after it was thrown out of the Senate by the crossbench and Coalition.It’s really important we reintroduce it, because we need to raise the level of support and resourcing for aged care. I was the aged care minister before being the communications minister, we need to work urgently. There’s not

Présidentielle au Brésil : le parti de Lula accuse Meta d’« ingérence » à l’entre-deux-tours

Le Parti des travailleurs, la formation de gauche du président sortant, candidat à sa réélection, affirme que le groupe américain limite la diffusion de ses contenus sur Instagram et WhatsApp et annonce vouloir saisir l’Organisation des Etats américains. Meta rejette ces accusations.

Présidentielle au Brésil : le parti de Lula accuse Meta d’« ingérence » pendant l’entre-deux-tours

Le Parti des travailleurs, la formation de gauche du président sortant, candidat à sa réélection, affirme que le groupe américain limite la diffusion de ses contenus sur Instagram et sur WhatsApp, et annonce vouloir saisir l’Organisation des Etats américains. Meta rejette ces accusations.

Trump, “Spero che papa Leone si rimetta presto”

L’augurio del presidente Usa al pontefice

Lawyers for man shot by ICE in New York City say agent did not identify himself

Account by Oscar Belgal differs sharply from that of DHS agents, who fired into vehicle with young boy in back seatLawyers for a man wounded by an immigration officer while driving with his young son in New York City said in a court filing Wednesday that the agent who shot him never identified himself before he ran up to the car, smashed one of its windows, then fired several shots into the vehicle.The account by lawyers for Oscar Belgal contrasted sharply with the version of events outlined by Department of Homeland Security officials. They have said officers opened fire only after Belgal sma

Україні потрібно підвищити ліміт швидкості роботи Starlink до 450 км/год,- ЗМІ

Контракт на послугу діє до квітня 2027 року, а платить за неї Німеччина.

Ilhan Omar’s phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal inquiry, source says

Federal authorities issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas in inquiry into potential immigration fraudUS politics live – latest updatesFederal authorities investigating the Minnesota representative Ilhan Omar seized the Democratic lawmaker’s phone and have issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to some of her relatives, according to a person briefed on the inquiry.The subpoenas were issued for a grand jury collecting evidence in Minnesota as federal authorities probe potential fraud in Omar’s immigration paperwork, said the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymi

Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird

Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.

Inside Brooklyn novelty shop at centre of 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird

Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.

At the Brooklyn novelty shop in 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird

Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.

At the Brooklyn shop in 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird

Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.

Australian politics live: Lambie condemns defence force culture after recording device found on navy ship; AEC warns about AI

Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPrivate health insurance changes ‘recalibrating precious taxpayer dollars’, says WellsThe health minister, Mark Butler, yesterday promised to reintroduce a bill to reduce private health insurance rebates for over-65s, after it was thrown out of the Senate by the crossbench and Coalition.It’s really important we reintroduce it, because we need to raise the level of support and resourcing for aged care. I was the aged care minister before being the communications minister, we need to work urgently. There’s not

Will Trump’s economy sink Republicans in the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questions

The high cost of living has Americans angrier than ever. Guardian reporters answer your questions about the economy before voters head to the pollsSign up or sign in to ask your questionWelcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A.With just over two weeks to election day on 3 November, the US economy is top of voters’ minds. Food and gas prices remain high, the job market is unstable, consumers are angrier than ever, and a new Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, took over this year.The makeup of the Democratic party, plus key races to watchWho are the groups financially backing the candidates in the mid