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Jul 28, 2026 - World

Deaths expected as Kumamoto shaken by 6.8-magnitude quake, knocking out power and damaging buildingsA 6.8-magnitude earthquake has shaken south Japan, leaving at least 100 people injured. Some are trapped and presumed dead inside a shopping mall.The earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture on the southern Kyushu island late on Tuesday afternoon, knocking out power to thousands of homes and damaging roads, bridges and buildings. Continue reading...

Jul 28, 2026 - World

Iran said any country or business that accepts money from its frozen assets in the U.S. and Europe won't be allowed to send its ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Jul 28, 2026 - World

Survey also shows Australians rounding on the government over its handling of inflation and the cost of living crisisFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation’s primary vote has plateaued and Angus Taylor’s approval rating has crashed, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll.But it is not all smooth sailing for Labor with Australians rubbishing the government’s handling of the inflation and cost of living crisis. Continue reading...

Jul 28, 2026 - World

Commission promised by new premier would be an ‘important signal’ for voters that the government was acting on alleged corruptionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian voters heading to the polls will probably get a taste of the evidence heard by a royal commission – including how taxpayer funds were used on Big Build projects – but it could actually help Labor’s standing, an integrity expert says.William Partlett, an associate professor of law and a fellow at the Centre for Public Integrity, said the commission promised by the new premier, Ben Carroll, would be an “important signal” for voters that the government was taking action. Continue reading...

Jul 28, 2026 - World

Australian government insists legal costs should be paid by former senator as FoI fight escalatesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe government will insist Rex Patrick pays up to $150,000 to cover its legal costs if he loses a fight to access documents about the Aukus agreement, escalating a battle in which several crossbench MPs have swung behind the former senator.The transparency campaigner has used freedom of information laws to seek details on where nuclear waste from the submarine fleet will be stored, and won an administrative appeal on the matter in May. Continue reading...