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President Donald Trump is urging Congress to pass legislation outlawing cashless bail, as part of his move to address crime policies nationwide—with New York Rep. Elise Stefanik announcing she'll lead the charge. This comes a day after Trump declared a citywide emergency in Washington, D.C., and took sweeping action to curb crime in the capital.The Trump administration is finalizing plans for Friday's meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Moscow is demanding that Ukraine withdraw from its own Donetsk region ahead of the talks.A new study suggests this year's Los Angeles wildfires killed far more people than official counts indicate—with researchers estimating the true death toll could be over 14 times higher.
President Trump today placed Washington D.C.'s police force under direct federal control. The move is part of a sweeping effort by the president to curb violent crime in the nation's capital.Explosions at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh today killed one person and injured at least ten others. One person remains unaccounted for. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.Controversy arose after Israeli forces killed an Al Jazeera reporter in the Gaza Strip. Israel accused Anas Al-Sharif of leading a Hamas terrorist cell and directing rocket attacks against Israeli civilians and troops.
One of the six victims in this weekend's shooting it Baltimore has died. The other victims include a 5-year-old girl. Police are still looking for the gunman, and have reached out to the public for possible tips.Two guests join us to unpack what the new Israeli offensive in Gaza means for the hostages, the region, and international response.Can nutrition help lower the risk of cancer? In a preview of Vital Signs, a doctors shares his insight on safeguarding against health risks.And, ever wish you had someone to help teach you to cook, clean the home, or just offer up a wealth of wisdom? Well, Japan's rent-a-grandma is just that. Find out how the service was launched and what perks come along with it.
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The Gaza conflict on the agenda as Anthony Albanese meets his New Zealand counterpart for annual talks; UN officials call Israel's Gaza City plan a dangerous escalation; and in football, the Matildas to face Wales in an upcoming friendly in October.
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President Donald Trump welcomed the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to the White House on Friday for the signing of a peace agreement aimed at ending nearly four decades of fighting.The president also confirmed he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon. This comes as attacks on Ukraine continue despite Trump's deadline for Russia to end the war.In the Middle East, Israel is under criticism as it moves forward with its plans for a Gaza Strip takeover. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the goal is not to occupy Gaza, but to “free Gaza from Hamas.”
Politicians and groups in Australia condemn an Israeli plan for a military takeover of Gaza City; Optus sued over a mass data breach from three years ago; Western United stripped of their A-League licence.
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Windsor's jobless rate dropped by one per cent, and three local clinics were awarded licenses for diagnostic services. These stories and more are on your evening news.
Chatham-Kent is under an extended heat warning. The future of a controversial high-rise planned to go up in Chatham will be debated by CK Council on Monday. A 41-year-old man has been arrested after police say he was caught on camera breaking into a Dresden home. A 56-year-old Lakeshore man is charged with impaired driving and dangerous driving after a crash in Comber Thursday night. New data shows Canadians are still travelling at the same rate, but to places other than the U.S. A think tank in Montreal says the federal government should cut the public service by 64,000 people.
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President Trump today marks his 200th day in office, highlighting economic accomplishments. New executive orders also target college admissions and federally funded research.President Trump's new tariffs on nearly 70 countries took effect today, with tens of billions in new revenue flowing into the U.S. But concerns are mounting over rising consumer prices.In a major Middle East development, Israel is planning a full military takeover of the Gaza Strip. The move comes amid calls to end the war and secure the return of hostages.
A $3300 carrot at the centre of a plan to lift GST; Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro appealing a house arrest court order; A Wurundjeri elder to return to the NRL tonight despite Welcome to Country heartbreak.
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An Army sergeant who allegedly opened fire on five fellow soldiers is in custody. The shooting happened Wednesday morning at Fort Stewart military base in Georgia. The Army identified the suspect as a 28-year-old active-duty soldier. All five injured are in stable condition and expected to recover. The motive is still under investigation.President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday morning doubling tariffs on imports from India to 50 percent. The additional 25 percent tariff is in response to India's continued purchases of Russian oil and will take effect on Aug. 27. The president also announced in the evening that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, bringing its total commitment to $600 billion over the next four years.Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow Wednesday. Trump called the talks "highly productive," adding that "great progress was made." The White House says Trump is open to a direct meeting with Putin as early as next week.
An Australian first arrest after the discovery of a vaping liquid laced with opioids; The Liberals reappointed as a minority government in Tasmania; Australia's Alex de Minaur out of the Canadian Open.
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President Donald Trump says JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America—the largest banks in the United States—discriminated against him and others on political grounds. The White House is reportedly preparing an executive order targeting lenders accused of closing accounts on ideological grounds. It comes as the Justice Department is ramping up investigations into the Russia probe.The Texas House came up short for a second day on Tuesday after Democrats fled the state to block the Republican majority's redistricting efforts. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the absent lawmakers of dereliction of duty and said he would seek a court ruling to declare vacant the seat of any representative not back by Friday.Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as Russia faces a Friday deadline. Trump says soaring energy prices could pressure Moscow to make peace. Meanwhile, Israel continues delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip while waging war against the Hamas terrorist group. Some reports suggest Israel is now considering a full military takeover of the territory.
In this bulletin, Penny Wong says Australia won't tolerate people being harassed or surveyed, as the AFP flags more foreign interference charges. The nation lifts its cap on international students, subject to more housing being made available. And in AFL, the Melbourne Demon's sack coach Simon Goodwin, naming his interim replacement.
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President Donald Trump announced higher tariffs on India Monday, warning the country over its continued purchases of Russian oil. Meanwhile, the United States is poised to impose new sanctions and secondary tariffs on Russia if Moscow does not agree to a cease-fire with Ukraine by Friday.The Texas House failed to reach a quorum Monday, as Republican lawmakers attempt to pass a congressional redistricting bill. This comes after Democratic lawmakers fled the state on Sunday in protest of the measure. Gov. Greg Abbott has warned that he may seek to remove them from office if they do not return Monday. The next session of the Texas House is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT Tuesday.The State Department may soon require foreign nationals to pay a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States. The proposal primarily targets countries with high visa overstay rates.
In this bulletin, flood rescues and school closures along the New South Wales mid-north coast, Australia's latest bid to boost tourism, with a new campaign. And in sport, Alex de Minaur is through to the Canadian Open quarter-finals, along with fellow Australian Alexei Popyriv.
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A gunman is still at large in Montana, after killing four people at a bar on Friday morning. The suspect is an army veteran who lived next door to the bar. Authorities are warning that the man could return to the area.Rescuers are working to find survivors in Chile. That's after an earthquake caused underground passageways to collapse in the world's largest underground copper mine.The EPA proposed rolling back a 16-year-old scientific finding from the Obama administration that allowed the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions like CO2. Two guests join us to unpack the science and impacts.Do you ever feel an uncontrollable urge to move your legs when trying to fall asleep? A neurologist sheds light on what could be a case of restless legs syndrome.And, ever wonder why potato and tomato have such similar names? Well, scientists have uncovered the modern potatoes ancestor might just be a tomato. Find out how that cross-pollination spills over in the spuds we buy now.
The search continues for a woman missing in New South Wales floodwaters; A former prosecutor of Donald Trump now being investigated in the US; Australian rider Sarah Gigante into second place in the Tour de France Femmes.
Jack Smith, the special prosecutor who investigated Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 election, is now under investigation for potentially committing illegal political activity. The Office of Special Counsel—an independent federal body—confirmed the probe Saturday.The search continues for a second day for a man suspected of killing four people in Anaconda, Montana. Authorities say the military veteran opened fire inside a bar before fleeing the scene.Trump touted major trade deals just before his Friday deadline. Will an appeals court strike them down? Our panel discusses presidential emergency powers and what the court is likely to decide.
A woman stabbed to death in rural Victoria; Donald Trump's name removed from an impeachment exhibit at a museum in the US; Australia's Sarah Gigante keeping pace with the leaders of the Tour de France Femmes.
President Donald Trump on Friday fired the commissioner of Labor Statistics, accusing the Biden appointee of revising jobs numbers. In a social media post, the president said he was informed that Commissioner Erika McEntarfer had manipulated labor statistics to help Democratic candidate Kamala Harris win the White House.Trump announced Friday that he's ordering two nuclear submarines to be repositioned in case of Russian aggression. The move follows comments from Dmitry Medvedev—Russia's former president and current chairman of the Security Council—who spoke of a possible war with the United States.The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)—which funds NPR and PBS—will begin to wind down its operations. This comes after an appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026 passed by Congress excludes funding for CPB for the first time in more than five decades.
Hours before new tariffs are set to kick in, President Trump today postpones higher tariffs on Mexico for another 90 days "to build a long-term agreement through dialogue," as foreign leaders continue reaching out with offers. Meanwhile, the Justice Department today defends President Trump's sweeping tariffs in court, as a panel of federal judges questions his authority to impose them.U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is in Israel where he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today. The White House said the U.S. will be hearing firsthand about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, as Israel continues to receive international criticism over aid access.The Senate Appropriations Committee today reached a bipartisan consensus to advance its version of the defense budget for fiscal year 2026. The Senate's defense appropriations bill seeks to rapidly modernize the U.S. military to address the growing threat from the Chinese Communist Party.
As of this afternoon, tsunami advisories for Hawaii and California's coast have been lifted. Last night, one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded—a magnitude 8.8 quake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula—triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific. The quake is affecting millions of people around the Pacific, including in the Americas, Asia, and Oceania.As new data shows a surge in U.S. GDP, President Trump is announcing fresh trade actions and once again urging the Fed to cut rates. But the central bank held rates steady today, citing concerns about inflation. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is launching a new health tracking system, promising easier access to health records and improved wellness monitoring.Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced today that she won't run for governor of California next year. She said more details on her future plans will be shared later.
President Donald Trump hails the New York City Police Department as he vows to get to the bottom of Monday night's Manhattan shooting that killed four. Police said Tuesday they found a suicide note in the shooter's possession, and that he was specifically targeting the NFL headquarters. A vigil is scheduled Tuesday night as investigations continue.U.S. and Chinese officials on Tuesday wrapped up the second and final day of trade talks in Sweden. The two sides agreed to possibly extend a pause on tariffs, with the current deadline approaching in two weeks. Trump is expected to make a decision Wednesday.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal Tuesday to rescind a 2009 finding that linked human-caused climate change to public health risks. The finding is the basis for multiple regulations on greenhouse gas emissions. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin called the proposed rollback “one of the largest deregulatory actions in the history of the United States.”
President Donald Trump is issuing a new deadline for Russia to end its war in Ukraine. The announcement comes during Trump's high-profile meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and it follows what may be Trump's biggest trade deal yet, slashing tariffs with the EU and securing hundreds of billions in energy and defense purchases.Humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip appears to be increasing amid reports of starvation in the territory, as Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance voice concerns about the situation. Meanwhile, Israel says that a viral photo of a child who appears to be starving actually depicts a 5-year-old who has a genetic disease.A cease-fire deal has been reached between Thailand and Cambodia after a brief but deadly escalation of a border dispute. It comes after Trump suggested he would end trade negotiations with the two nations if they didn't stop fighting.
Eleven people have been hospitalized after a man allegedly went on a stabbing spree inside a Michigan Walmart. Police say bystanders sprung into action to prevent a larger tragedy. Authorities are investigating.President Donald Trump has announce a trade deal with the European Union, just days before high import tariffs were set to kick in. Two guests join us to unpack what the deal means for Americans.Can the brain be rewired to overcome mental health concerns? In a Vital Signs preview, Dr. William J. Walsh lays out his findings on nutrient therapy.And in one community in Vermont, pay phones are going from a thing of the past to a new—and free—lifeline. One electrical engineer is transforming the old-school phones to make areas safer, even without reliable cell service.
The deadly border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia could be coming to an end. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he's spoken to leaders from both countries, and they've agreed to work out a cease-fire. With the conflict entering its third day, at least 33 people are dead and more than 100,000 are displaced.The Israel Defense Forces say they will resume airdrops of aid for Gaza Saturday night and that humanitarian corridors will be established for United Nations convoys. Israel said Hamas is promoting false narratives, as reports raise concerns about starvation in Gaza.Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday condemned Hong Kong's latest round of warrants and bounties targeting overseas pro-democracy activists. A total of 19 arrest warrants were issued Friday, accusing the individuals of subversion under a draconian national security law used to stifle dissent.
President Donald Trump arrives in Scotland Friday for a five-day visit, where he will meet with UK and EU officials for trade talks and stop at his golf resorts. The president is also floating rebate checks for Americans, as tariff revenue continues to rise.In the Middle East, Israeli forces continue to launch airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, just a day after cease-fire talks with Hamas fell apart. Israel and the United States say they'll now consider alternative options to free the hostages still held in the territory.Thailand has declared martial law in areas near its border with Cambodia in an escalating border dispute. A total of 16 people have reportedly been killed and tens of thousands of civilians are displaced, as conflicts enter a second day.