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Australian politics live: Lambie says Hanson hasn’t apologised to her over cartoon mocking her medical condition

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe husband of a Victorian Liberal party candidate has allegedly been assaulted during a confrontation over election signs.A Liberal party spokesperson on Monday evening confirmed the husband of their candidate for Yan Yean, Amanda Dow, was involved in an alleged incident in Mernda yesterday afternoon.We understand Ms Dow’s husband approached a member of the public who was removing Liberal party campaign signage and was allegedly assaulted. He suffered facial injuries and was taken to hospital and was discharg...

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Republican and Democratic ex-governors issue rare joint endorsement for South Carolina Senate candidate – US politics live

Republican David Beasley and Democrat Jim Hodges back Democrat Annie Andrews to flip seat held by Lindsey Graham’s Trump-backed sister Darline What are the US midterm elections and why do they matter?Sign up for Breaking News US emailIn a post to social media on Monday, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was facing dwindling stocks of Patriot interceptor missiles after Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary, had delayed authorizing new supplies.“We have been waiting for nearly a month for Mr. Hegseth to sign off on missiles for Patriots and NASAMS,” Zelenskyy wrote. “I ...

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Netanyahu reportedly pressured military to attack Iran in run-up to election

Israeli prime minister increases alarmist rhetoric as his far-right coalition narrowly trails in pollsBenjamin Netanyahu has resorted to increasingly alarmist rhetoric and reportedly put pressure on Israel’s military to take action against Iran as his far-right coalition narrowly trails in the polls ahead of Tuesday’s close-run elections.The Israeli prime minister posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear mushroom cloud destroying Tel Aviv, telling Israeli voters to choose him or risk nuclear annihilation. Continue reading...

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iPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset

Company says small number of devices affected by display glitch after posts appear on Reddit and social mediaOwners of the new foldable iPhone are reporting cracks in the device’s screen, as Apple confirmed an issue with a “small number” of units.Reports of cracks have emerged on Reddit and social media platforms since the handset went on general sale globally on Friday. Experts said there had been too few examples to determine whether there was a more serious problem with Apple’s first foldable device, which retails from $1,999 (£1,499). Continue reading...

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Middle East peace held back by US insistence that Iran is a threat, Oman’s foreign minister says

Badr Albusaidi calls for security pact involving Gulf states, Iraq and Iran with US no longer primary provider of security The Middle East’s ability to solve its problems has been held back by America’s 50-year insistence that the Gulf states should view Iran as a security threat, Oman’s foreign minister said on Monday in a significant speech designed to break the deadlock over the region’s future.Badr Albusaidi called for a non-aggression security pact involving all six Gulf states as well as Iran and Iraq. The US would in future no longer be the primary provider of security, he said. Continu...

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Walter Koenig, actor best known as Chekov on Star Trek, dies aged 90

The actor appeared in the cult 1960s show as well as many of the films but also worked as a writerWalter Koenig, the actor known for playing Pavel Chekov throughout the Star Trek franchise, has died, his representative confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter. He was 90.Koenig died at his home in North Hollywood surrounded by his daughter and niece, according to a Facebook post by Zachery McGinnis, the founder of Galactic Productions, an appearance agency that counted the actor as one of its clients. His death was attributed to “old age”, with no other details provided.This article was amended on 2...

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Southern California prepares for flooding amid forecast of ‘record-breaking tides’

Residents of coastal towns told to avoid beaches during high tides and keep further away from the ocean than usualSouthern California coastal communities are preparing for days of flooding amid potentially “record-breaking tides” this week.The National Weather Service warned that significant coastal flooding was expected in San Diego and Orange counties through Thursday that could close roads and inundate homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. To the north, a wide swath of the coast from San Luis Obispo county to Los Angeles county could see “minor to moderate” coastal flooding with ti...

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Major clean-up under way after two storms cause havoc in Britain

More strong winds forecast after Austen and Boelo kill two people and bring travel disruption and floodingTell us: have you been affected by Storm Boelo and Storm AustenA major clean-up operation was under way on Monday after weekend storms caused havoc, with forecasters warning of more strong winds to come.Two men were killed by falling trees after two named storms, Austen and Boelo, struck parts of the UK, and there was widespread travel disruption, flooding, power cuts and event cancellations. Continue reading...

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NHS consultants to go on two-day strike in England in November

Industrial action by senior doctors to begin on 25 November with only emergency cover provided, BMA saysEngland’s most senior hospital doctors will strike next month in a dispute over their pay and hours, prompting NHS bosses to warn that patients will suffer “pain, discomfort and inconvenience”.Consultant doctors, who earn an average of £152,000 a year inclusive of overtime and merit awards, will stage a two-day walkout on 25 and 26 November, as hospitals gear up for the extra pressures winter brings. Continue reading...

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No 10 clarifies Andy Burnham’s stance on freedom of movement

Clarification comes after PM fuelled speculation about EU-UK relationship in series of interviews at weekendDowning Street has been forced to clarify Andy Burnham’s stance on whether the UK would return to having freedom of movement with the EU after the prime minister said an “honest discussion” was needed on the issue.Burnham fuelled speculation about a return to freedom of movement in an interview at the weekend, prompting questions about how close the UK could become to Brussels. Continue reading...

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