Politics

A voice in the rubble led rescuers to a woman trapped for 11 days

Nuwakot, September 6 An armed police and Nepal Police team rescued a woman alive from a mud-filled house in Betrawati on Saturday, 11 days after the devastating flood in the Bhotekoshi River. The woman, identified as Chandika Shrestha, was…

Flood damages 55 drinking water projects in four districts

Kathmandu, September 6 The devastating flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa on August 26 has affected 55 drinking water projects across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha districts. According to the preliminary assessment of damage to…

Prithvi Highway section in Dhading to remain fully closed for repairs

Parewabhir on the Prithvi Highway. Dhading, September 6 The Parewabhir section of the Prithvi Highway in Gajuri Rural Municipality-2 of Dhading will remain fully closed for two hours on Sunday as authorities continue repair work on the…

Coalition denies flag-burning ban an attempt to undercut One Nation as Labor says push has ‘element of desperation’

Policy unveiled on Sunday would create new criminal offences for flag burning and defacing historical monuments, and legislate 26 January as Australia Day Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for Guardian…

Like 'the Spirits': Hobart council slams new 'unfit-for-purpose' planning portal

The rollout of a new planning portal meant to speed up development approvals has turned into a Tasmanian government debacle that has been likened to the Spirit of Tasmania fiasco.

'May have to': Joe Biden's son Hunter hints at running for president in 2028

Wallabies blow golden chance against 13-man Pumas in Mendoza draw

The Wallabies have finally put another trophy in the cabinet but they botched a chance to claim back-to-back wins in Argentina.

Looking Back on the Summer of High MAGA in Trump’s Washington

Racecars, crypto, billionaires, troops, sequins and a bloody cage fight.

West Asia conflict LIVE updates: U.S., Iran exchange fresh fire

The latest round of clashes, which began with U.S. raids last week, comes amid a deadlock in the six-month war

US envoys discussed ‘substantive plans’ with Putin for ending Ukraine war, White House says

Kushner, Witkoff head to Ukraine for additional talks * Anti-government protester reportedly to be charged with incitement to terror for social media posts The post US envoys discussed ‘substantive plans’ with Putin for ending Ukraine war…

Police response to Dover protests set to come under scrutiny, as Tommy Robinson associate appears to claim credit

The police response to a protest involving hundreds of black-clad and masked anti-illegal migrant protesters who blocked roads in Dover is set to come under scrutiny after authorities appeared to be caught off guard.

Russia calls talks with US envoys “useful”

A Russian aide said talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and two United States envoys were “highly useful” as the Americans attempt to restart stalled peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Yuri Ushakov, a foreign-policy…