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Mojtaba Pulled From Rubble After Surviving 2nd US Strike: Cleric's Big Claim
Sep 28, 2026 - World 
Khamenei was rushed to a Tehran hospital after the February strikes targeting his father nearly killed him, only to be "pulled from the rubble" again after the United States and Israel bombed the medical centre, an Iranian cleric revealed.
Queensland anti-corruption commission investigated just 20 of more than 6,000 complaints in a year
Sep 28, 2026 - World 
Statistics showed there is ‘almost no chance’ a complaint made against a government department like the police would be investigated independently, expert saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland’s anti-corruption commission has investigated just 20 of more than 6,000 complaints of suspected corruption in the past year, as the state government comes under renewed pressure to implement a years-late recommendation to end the practice of police investigating police.The statistic was revealed in Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission’s annual report, tabled in state parliament on Friday afternoon. Continue reading...
Further interest rate hikes could ‘devastate’ property market without easing unaffordability
Sep 28, 2026 - World 
With RBA predicted to lift cash rate for fourth time this year on Tuesday, experts warn a fifth – or even sixth – rise would be ‘overkill’Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastTwo or even three more Reserve Bank interest rate hikes would be “devastating” for the property market but still leave housing more unaffordable than ever as higher borrowing costs trump lower prices, experts say.The RBA’s monetary policy board is widely expected on Tuesday afternoon to announce an increase in its cash rate to 4.6%, from 4.35%, in a decision that will add another $100 to the monthly mortgage interest bill on a $700,000 loan.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
French presidential campaign heats up as student protests fuel political clashes
Sep 28, 2026 - World 
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has clashed with far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon over high school protests demanding more resources for education
Ethiopia’s army chief accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebels
Sep 28, 2026 - World 
Ethiopia's army chief has accused neighboring Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of backing rebel troops in the renewed fighting in the Tigray region