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Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says
A lawsuit claims the Trump administration is illegally refusing to process student loan discharges for borrowers whose colleges closed, including those who were granted eligibility under Biden-era policy changes.
Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profits in four years due to elevated fuel costs, prompting plans to increase fares and expand add-on fees at budget subsidiary Jetstar.
Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu gov’t days before election
Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv three days before elections, demanding accountability for security failures preceding the October 7, 2023 attacks and calling for an independent inquiry.
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, but older women are having more babies
U.S. birth rates reached a record low in 2025, driven by declining births among younger women, though births among women ages 30-45 are increasing as more delay motherhood.
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US water facilities targeted by ‘malicious cyber actors’ – who’s to blame?
Federal authorities warned that malicious cyber actors targeted water and wastewater facilities across at least seven US states, with Minnesota experiencing disruptions affecting 30 water systems.
An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country
Amazon is investing in a new natural gas power plant in West Texas that could become one of the largest greenhouse gas producers in the US, designed primarily to power its data center operations.
Hospitality recruitment app Supp calls gig-workers contractors. Some users say it leads to casual work without entitlements
An Australian hospitality gig-work app called Supp classifies workers as independent contractors rather than casual employees, raising concerns they may be missing workplace entitlements including superannuation.
Child among three dead in Russian nightly strikes near Kyiv
At least three people, including a child, were killed in overnight Russian ballistic missile strikes near Kyiv, as Ukraine faces critical shortages of Western-donated air defense interceptors.
Todd Blanche, Trump’s ex-lawyer, narrowly confirmed as attorney general
Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche has been narrowly confirmed as U.S. attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition.
US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office
The US pledged $1 billion to Colombia on its new right-wing president’s inauguration day, as he vowed an aggressive crackdown on drug cartels and criminal organizations.
UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties
The UAE accused Iran of striking an ADNOC tanker with a missile in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing condemnation from Gulf and Arab governments. The company reported 15 vessels attacked since the conflict began.
Lebanon ‘detains’ former al-Assad-era general, weighs handing him to Syria
Lebanese authorities have arrested a former Syrian general who served under ousted President Bashar al-Assad, with officials considering whether to extradite him to Syria to face charges.
Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal
Serbia and Ukraine pledged to finalize a long-stalled free trade agreement by year-end, with Serbian President Vucic hosting Ukrainian counterpart Zelenskyy in Belgrade and committing economic cooperation and humanitarian support.
Gaza health chief urges action to ‘save’ Dr Abu Safia before it’s too late
Gaza’s health ministry director calls for urgent action to save detained pediatrician Hussam Abu Safia, citing reports of assault and deteriorating health conditions during his detention by Israeli forces since 2024.
Ukraine mourns ‘collector of souls’ Oleksiy Yukov, killed recovering war dead
Oleksiy Yukov, a Ukrainian known for recovering war dead across frontlines for decades, was killed by a landmine during an exhumation mission in Donetsk on Aug. 5. Thousands mourned the 40-year-old at a funeral service in Kyiv on Saturday.
Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes
A rapidly spreading wildfire in British Columbia has doubled in size since Friday, forcing approximately 20,000 residents from two communities to evacuate as authorities struggle to contain the blaze.