Politics

Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’

The Guardian

Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’

Anika Wells expected to release legislation creating a digital duty of care in parliament this week, but Coalition argues it is ‘attempt to censor the internet’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for Guardian…

The Guardian

U.S. Military Sinks Boats Said to Aid Drug Smuggling Near Ecuador

The New York Times

U.S. Military Sinks Boats Said to Aid Drug Smuggling Near Ecuador

Unlike dozens of similar strikes, no one was killed after people suspected of drug smuggling were removed from what the U.S. military described as a floating refueling station.

The New York Times

Report: Days after Oct. 7, Ofer Winter tried to talk PM out of Gaza ground offensive

Times of Israel

Report: Days after Oct. 7, Ofer Winter tried to talk PM out of Gaza ground offensive

Right-wing ex-general said to have told Netanyahu during secret meeting that 15,000 soldiers would die, thousands would be kidnapped if they went into Gaza The post Report: Days after Oct. 7, Ofer Winter tried to talk PM out of Gaza ground…

Times of Israel

Cutting cigarette tax will not create more smokers, Angus Taylor says

Cutting cigarette tax will not create more smokers, Angus Taylor says

The opposition leader says slashing the tax on a pack of cigarettes by more than $20 will not lead to more smokers, as the cost of illegal cigarettes is already at that price.

Putin notes Russian troops’ success in special mil-op during talks with US negotiators

Yury Ushakov said that the Russian side provided clear and comprehensive assessments of the situation regarding the special military operation’s developments

Ex-IG Adamu emerges SDP Nasarawa gov candidate

Ex-IG Adamu emerges SDP Nasarawa gov candidate

Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has emerged as the SDP candidate for the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-ig-adamu-emerges-sdp-nasarawa-gov-candidate/

Putin, Trump to continue maintaining personal contacts — Kremlin aide

Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov pointed out that the work on behalf of US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will continue

Nearly 2,000 fall ill in suspected food poisoning linked to Indonesia’s free school meals program

Arab News

Nearly 2,000 fall ill in suspected food poisoning linked to Indonesia’s free school meals program

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Nearly 2,000 people, most of them students, fell ill in suspected food poisoning outbreaks linked to President Prabowo Subianto ‘s flagship Free Nutritious Meals program this week, raising fresh concerns about food…

Arab News

Germany's far-right AfD seeks landmark state victory as Saxony-Anhalt votes

Straits Times

Germany's far-right AfD seeks landmark state victory as Saxony-Anhalt votes

BERLIN, Sept 6 - Voters in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt will go to the polls on Sunday in a closely watched election that could see the Alternative for Germany (AfD) become the first far-right party to take power at a state…

Straits Times

Meet the Rural Women's Award finalists for 2026

Meet the Rural Women's Award finalists for 2026

Australia's Rural Woman of the Year will be announced in Canberra on Tuesday, September 8.

Opposition must unite to win 2027 election – NDC S’West chairperson, Ekong

Opposition must unite to win 2027 election – NDC S’West chairperson, Ekong

NDC’s South-West chairperson, Pastor Adedayo Ekong, stresses the need for opposition parties to unite to win the 2027 election and defeat President Tinubu. Read More…

Reps dissolve ad-hoc committees

The Nigerian House of Representatives has dissolved all its ad-hoc committees with immediate effect, directing members to cease all related activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-dissolve-ad-hoc-committees/