China scrambles over virus outbreak, brutal truth for Elon Musk, Oz Lotto winner 'always thought' he'd land jackpot
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Yahoo's live news blog for Wednesday, August 6 has now concluded. China is scrambling to contain a mosquito-borne virus outbreak in the nation's south.
There's more bad news for Elon Musk. The Tesla owner has come bottom of a recent poll where Americans were asked to rank prominent global figures by how much they like them.
A man who has claimed $15 million playing Oz Lotto says he "always thought" he was going to win.
Retail giant Kmart is facing accusations it misled customers on its ethical credentials by sourcing clothing supplies from factories in China with links to slave labour.
Australian music legend Col Joye has died aged 89. Colin Frederick Jacobsen AM - better known as Col Joye - was most famous for his role as the frontman of Col Joye and the Joy Boys, and for his 'discovery' of iconic Australian band the Bee Gees.
See all of the day's updates below.
China scrambles as virus cases soar
Authorities in China are scrambling to contain an alarming outbreak of a mosquito-borne virus.
In scenes reminiscent of the country's Covid lockdowns, masked workers have been seen spraying insecticides through streets to prevent the spread of Chikungunya, with more than 7,000 cases detected in the nation's south since July.
The virus has now crossed the southern border and has been detected in Hong Kong. While the virus is not transmitted between humans, authorities are concerned at how quickly the outbreak has grown, with 3,000 cases in the past week.
Several patients have been hospitalised and are sleeping under mosquito nets, according to state media.
Authorities in Guangdong, where the majority of cases have been detected, have pledged to take "decisive and robust measures" to prevent further spread of the virus. Much of their strategy focuses on eliminating mosquito breeding sites.
Residents have been urged to remove stagnant water from their homes , as it can be an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. This includes water trapped in flower pots, coffee pot trays, and spare bottles. Those who fail to do so face fines of up to $2,100.
In the city of Foshan, identified as the outbreak's epicentre, authorities released thousands of mosquito-eating fish into several bodies of water, according to Chinese media reports. Drones have also been flown throughout the city to detect standing water in hard-to-reach areas.
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Netanyahu intent on 'defeating the enemy'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it's "necessary to complete" its war with Hamas amid mounting calls to end the conflict.
"It is still necessary to complete the defeat of the enemy in Gaza, to release all our hostages, to ensure that Gaza it will no longer pose a threat to Israel. We are not giving up on any of these tasks. We'll do it through the great sacrifice of our male and female fighters," he said.
Israeli media has reported Netanyahu is pushing for a complete takeover of Gaza through increased military action.
UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca called the reports "deeply alarming".
"This would risk catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians and could further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza," he said.
There is growing concern for the welfare of Palestinians who are struggling to obtain food. Netanyahu has denied their are signs of starvation in Gaza however that has prompted an angry reaction around the world, including from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Man avoids jail after filming flatmates naked in shower
A Chilean who used a tiny camera to spy on his three female housemates showering has been told Australia 'doesn't want him here'.
Luis Alberto Cancino Mena recorded videos for months before the device was spotted by cleaners at the home in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
Mena, 39, pleaded guilty to three separate charges of filming a person without their consent and appeared at Waverley Local Court on Wednesday where he was given a nine month intensive corrections order.
Sentencing Mena, Magistrate Michael Barko said the impact of his crimes would cause anxiety for the victims for the rest of their lives.
He said: 'Pornography is not illegal, but when innocent women get filmed without consent it beggars belief, it's a perversion, it has to be a perversion.
'These women for the rest of their lives are going to think, 'Are these images going to be shared on the World Wide Web?'
'The defendant at the time was here with the privilege of being allowed in this country, he's expressed the desire to return to his homeland of Chile.
'Quite frankly the Australian public doesn't want him here.'
According to court documents, Mena's behaviour went undetected for months until the cleaners contracted by his landlord stumbled upon the device in early February.
After arresting Mena and searching the home, police seized the man's laptop where they found folders marked under the names of the victims.
- NewsWire
US's dislike for Elon Musk confirmed
Well it just seems to get worse and worse for Elon Musk.
A new study which asked 1,000 Americans to rank a list of 14 prominent global figures saw the Tesla founder come dead last.
Musk's popularity has plummeted after he became involved in politics, becoming a vocal voice in Donald Trump's presidential campaign before the pair finally fell out. Such a shift is widely seen as one of the key drivers of Tesla sales dramatically falling.
Read more here.
Trump speculates on who will succeed him
US President Donald Trump says JD Vance is "probably favoured at this point" to succeed him and be the Republican nominee in 2028.
"It's too early to talk about it, but certainly he's doing a great job," Trump said of Vance. "In all fairness, he's the vice president."
He also suggested Secretary of State Marco Rubio could potentially join Vance as his running mate.
Aussies landing free flights through little-known Centrelink perk
Did you know some students are able to land free flights to and from university through Centrelink?
One student based in WA has been hailing the Fares Allowance scheme after she landed a $600 ticket to fly home to Sydney.
The finer details are in this Yahoo Finance story, and we want to know if you're behind such a scheme. Let us know below. And if you've got your own story about the program, let reporter Stewart Perrie know at stew.perrie@yahooinc.com.
Aldi is our cheapest supermarket – but the UK has somewhere even cheaper
While Aldi routinely wins the price war in Australia, the supermarket giant has been beaten to the top spot when it comes to the UK's cheapest.
Budget rival Lidl has come in cheapest for a basket of groceries, research from consumer group Which? shows.
Over the years there has been speculation Lidl is considering a venture into the Australian market, however there are no concrete plans in place and the supermarket has instead focused on other key markets.
The supermarket industry in Australia has come under heavy scrutiny in recent years due to cost-of-living struggles, with Coles and Woolworths criticised by the government for its pricing tactics. One recommendation is Australia needs more competition to keep prices down, with the introduction of another supermarket like Lidl seen as a step to ease the cost of groceries.
Two dead in Bali boating tragedy
A boat carrying 80 people – including five Australians – has capsized in Bali, killing two and leaving scores of others injured.
The fast boat was carrying 75 passengers – including at least five Australians – and five crew members when it got caught in a large surf off Sanur in southeast Bali at about 5pm (AEST) Tuesday.
The boat, named Fast Boat Dolphin II, had crossed from Nusa Penida and was about 100m from its destination port in Sanur when the boat flipped.
The passengers were thrown into the water, with locals scrambling to pull them out of the ocean.
Horrifying footage showed the distressed passengers loaded into inflatable rescue boats and scrambling to leave the water, with one woman carried to the shore seemingly unconscious.
Head of the Denpasar Search and Rescue team I Nyoman Sidakarya confirmed two Chinese nationals had died in the incident, and one crew member was still missing.
The incident has once again put Indonesia's vast water transport system under the spotlight again. In 2023, one expert revealed to Yahoo why Australians often dismiss the dangers of travelling by boat in the country.
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China reacts to Australia's unprecedented charges: 'We never interfere'
Beijing has responded to the AFP charging a Chinese woman under foreign interference laws, stressing "we never interfere in other countries' internal affairs".
"Let me say more broadly that China develops relations with other countries, including Australia, on the basis of mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of others," foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said.
"China will follow this case closely and protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese nationals."
The AFP alleges the woman, who is also an Australian permanent resident, was tasked by a Public Security Bureau of China to covertly gather information about the Canberra branch of Guan Yin Citta, a Buddhist association.
"This is the first time the AFP has charged a person with foreign interference that allegedly involves targeting members of the Australian community," AFP Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt told media.
Gross video water authorities want you to see
We hope you're not eating your breakfast right now.
Sydney Water is hoping this video of an overflowing pipe under a building is the warning you need not to put wet wipes and other common items that are wrongly flushed down the toilet.
"Not only is this as gross as it looks, it comes with a costly plumbing bill," Sydney Water says.
'Fatbergs', big congregations of wrongly-flushed items that block the system's pipes, have long been a problem for water authorities. Read more how you can prevent them here.
Girl charged over alleged murder of teen had only been in Australia 8 days, police say
A 13-year-old Chinese exchange student has been charged with murder over the alleged stabbing death of a 14-year-old girl at a home in Newcastle.
The 14-year-old, also an exchange student from China, was found with a single wound to her torso at Euston Close, Edgeworth, about 10.20pm on Monday, after police were called to reports of a stabbing.
She was treated by paramedics at the scene before being rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
The younger girl will appear in a Children's court on Wednesday on the murder charge.
Superintendent Tracy Chapman, commander of the Lake Macquarie Police District, said both girls were from China, having travelled to Australia as part of a program where they stayed with local residents who acted as hosts.
They were attending a local school and visiting locations around the Hunter area.
'They arrived in Australia eight days ago and were expected to depart Australia on the 16th of August,' Supt Chapman said.
'NSW Police continue to work with the program facilitators to ensure that all of the appropriate processes and notifications are being undertaken.'
The two young girls were staying with the same hosts, a man and a woman. They had their own bedrooms.
'All parties had retired to their rooms for the evening when one of the hosts heard a commotion of some sort, and when she went to investigate, she located the 14-year-old.'
- NewsWire
Aussie music icon dies
Australian music legend Col Joye has died aged 89.
Colin Frederick Jacobsen AM - better known as Col Joye - was most famous for his role as the frontman of Col Joye and the Joy Boys, and for his 'discovery' of iconic Australian band the Bee Gees.
He was the first Aussie pop star to hit number 1 on local charts with the single 'Bye Bye Baby' in 1959, which he performed with backing vocals from The Sapphires, the first all-female, all-First Nations singing group in Australian history.
Joye would go on to rack up another three top 10 hits with the Joy Boys throughout the early 1960s, and went on to open ATA Studios at Glebe in inner Sydney.
In 1963, Joye happened across a group of young performers from Redcliffe calling themselves the Bee Gees, who at the time were touring Queensland resorts to make ends meet.
- NewsWire
Kmart accused of misleading over slave labour supplies
Retail giant Kmart is facing accusations it misled customers on its ethical credentials by sourcing clothing supplies from factories in China with links to slave labour.
An Australian-based Uyghur group has filed a lawsuit against the outlet in the Federal Court, seeking to gain documents so they can see whether it knowingly sourced stock from suppliers who used forced labour from those in the ethnic group.
In its ethical sourcing statement, Kmart said it aimed to provide products that respected human rights according to its ethical sourcing code which committed to abiding by international standards, including guidelines set out in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The lawsuit filed by the Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women's Association claims Kmart included on its 2024 and 2025 factory lists two suppliers with links to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
It said this region in China's west has been well-documented for "systemic state-sponsored forced labour and other atrocities against Uyghur and other Turkic Muslim people".
The group wants proof from Kmart that it has abided by its ethical sourcing promises regarding these suppliers and whether its public statements have been misleading or deceptive.
Kmart must ensure it is not profiting off forced labour in China, association president Ramila Chanisheff said.
"We're demanding answers from Kmart so we know whether its actions live up to its words about addressing forced labour risks in its supply chain," she said.
Read more here.
Man who won Oz Lotto jackpot 'always thought' he'd win after playing for decades
Plenty of us dream of winning the lottery, but do we actually harbour genuine hope it'll happen? Well this winner did and he's now $15 million richer.
The Victorian is one of two winners to share Oz Lotto's $30 million jackpot last night and he told lottery officials he's been playing the game for decades knowing that one day a big win would come.
'Honestly, I always thought I was going to win. Ever since I was in my 20s, I've thought, 'one day I'm going to win'. It's just taken a while!" he told The Lott.
'I'll help the kids and grandkids – help them to pay off their homes.
'A new car and caravan are what I want so we can do a few trips, maybe eventually do a lap around Australia.'
While he says he always knew he'd win, he didn't have chosen numbers and won with a QuickPick entry.
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China scrambles as virus cases soar
Authorities in China are scrambling to contain an alarming outbreak of a mosquito-borne virus.
In scenes reminiscent of the country's Covid lockdowns, masked workers have been seen spraying insecticides through streets to prevent the spread of Chikungunya, with more than 7,000 cases detected in the nation's south since July.
The virus has now crossed the southern border and has been detected in Hong Kong. While the virus is not transmitted between humans, authorities are concerned at how quickly the outbreak has grown, with 3,000 cases in the past week.
Several patients have been hospitalised and are sleeping under mosquito nets, according to state media.
Authorities in Guangdong, where the majority of cases have been detected, have pledged to take "decisive and robust measures" to prevent further spread of the virus. Much of their strategy focuses on eliminating mosquito breeding sites.
Residents have been urged to remove stagnant water from their homes , as it can be an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. This includes water trapped in flower pots, coffee pot trays, and spare bottles. Those who fail to do so face fines of up to $2,100.
In the city of Foshan, identified as the outbreak's epicentre, authorities released thousands of mosquito-eating fish into several bodies of water, according to Chinese media reports. Drones have also been flown throughout the city to detect standing water in hard-to-reach areas.
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Authorities in China are scrambling to contain an alarming outbreak of a mosquito-borne virus.
In scenes reminiscent of the country's Covid lockdowns, masked workers have been seen spraying insecticides through streets to prevent the spread of Chikungunya, with more than 7,000 cases detected in the nation's south since July.
The virus has now crossed the southern border and has been detected in Hong Kong. While the virus is not transmitted between humans, authorities are concerned at how quickly the outbreak has grown, with 3,000 cases in the past week.
Several patients have been hospitalised and are sleeping under mosquito nets, according to state media.
Authorities in Guangdong, where the majority of cases have been detected, have pledged to take "decisive and robust measures" to prevent further spread of the virus. Much of their strategy focuses on eliminating mosquito breeding sites.
Residents have been urged to remove stagnant water from their homes , as it can be an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. This includes water trapped in flower pots, coffee pot trays, and spare bottles. Those who fail to do so face fines of up to $2,100.
In the city of Foshan, identified as the outbreak's epicentre, authorities released thousands of mosquito-eating fish into several bodies of water, according to Chinese media reports. Drones have also been flown throughout the city to detect standing water in hard-to-reach areas.
- With EuroNews
Netanyahu intent on 'defeating the enemy'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it's "necessary to complete" its war with Hamas amid mounting calls to end the conflict.
"It is still necessary to complete the defeat of the enemy in Gaza, to release all our hostages, to ensure that Gaza it will no longer pose a threat to Israel. We are not giving up on any of these tasks. We'll do it through the great sacrifice of our male and female fighters," he said.
Israeli media has reported Netanyahu is pushing for a complete takeover of Gaza through increased military action.
UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca called the reports "deeply alarming".
"This would risk catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians and could further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza," he said.
There is growing concern for the welfare of Palestinians who are struggling to obtain food. Netanyahu has denied their are signs of starvation in Gaza however that has prompted an angry reaction around the world, including from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it's "necessary to complete" its war with Hamas amid mounting calls to end the conflict.
"It is still necessary to complete the defeat of the enemy in Gaza, to release all our hostages, to ensure that Gaza it will no longer pose a threat to Israel. We are not giving up on any of these tasks. We'll do it through the great sacrifice of our male and female fighters," he said.
Israeli media has reported Netanyahu is pushing for a complete takeover of Gaza through increased military action.
UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca called the reports "deeply alarming".
"This would risk catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians and could further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza," he said.
There is growing concern for the welfare of Palestinians who are struggling to obtain food. Netanyahu has denied their are signs of starvation in Gaza however that has prompted an angry reaction around the world, including from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Man avoids jail after filming flatmates naked in shower
A Chilean who used a tiny camera to spy on his three female housemates showering has been told Australia 'doesn't want him here'.
Luis Alberto Cancino Mena recorded videos for months before the device was spotted by cleaners at the home in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
Mena, 39, pleaded guilty to three separate charges of filming a person without their consent and appeared at Waverley Local Court on Wednesday where he was given a nine month intensive corrections order.
Sentencing Mena, Magistrate Michael Barko said the impact of his crimes would cause anxiety for the victims for the rest of their lives.
He said: 'Pornography is not illegal, but when innocent women get filmed without consent it beggars belief, it's a perversion, it has to be a perversion.
'These women for the rest of their lives are going to think, 'Are these images going to be shared on the World Wide Web?'
'The defendant at the time was here with the privilege of being allowed in this country, he's expressed the desire to return to his homeland of Chile.
'Quite frankly the Australian public doesn't want him here.'
According to court documents, Mena's behaviour went undetected for months until the cleaners contracted by his landlord stumbled upon the device in early February.
After arresting Mena and searching the home, police seized the man's laptop where they found folders marked under the names of the victims.
- NewsWire
A Chilean who used a tiny camera to spy on his three female housemates showering has been told Australia 'doesn't want him here'.
Luis Alberto Cancino Mena recorded videos for months before the device was spotted by cleaners at the home in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
Mena, 39, pleaded guilty to three separate charges of filming a person without their consent and appeared at Waverley Local Court on Wednesday where he was given a nine month intensive corrections order.
Sentencing Mena, Magistrate Michael Barko said the impact of his crimes would cause anxiety for the victims for the rest of their lives.
He said: 'Pornography is not illegal, but when innocent women get filmed without consent it beggars belief, it's a perversion, it has to be a perversion.
'These women for the rest of their lives are going to think, 'Are these images going to be shared on the World Wide Web?'
'The defendant at the time was here with the privilege of being allowed in this country, he's expressed the desire to return to his homeland of Chile.
'Quite frankly the Australian public doesn't want him here.'
According to court documents, Mena's behaviour went undetected for months until the cleaners contracted by his landlord stumbled upon the device in early February.
After arresting Mena and searching the home, police seized the man's laptop where they found folders marked under the names of the victims.
- NewsWire
US's dislike for Elon Musk confirmed
Well it just seems to get worse and worse for Elon Musk.
A new study which asked 1,000 Americans to rank a list of 14 prominent global figures saw the Tesla founder come dead last.
Musk's popularity has plummeted after he became involved in politics, becoming a vocal voice in Donald Trump's presidential campaign before the pair finally fell out. Such a shift is widely seen as one of the key drivers of Tesla sales dramatically falling.
Read more here.
Well it just seems to get worse and worse for Elon Musk.
A new study which asked 1,000 Americans to rank a list of 14 prominent global figures saw the Tesla founder come dead last.
Musk's popularity has plummeted after he became involved in politics, becoming a vocal voice in Donald Trump's presidential campaign before the pair finally fell out. Such a shift is widely seen as one of the key drivers of Tesla sales dramatically falling.
Read more here.
Trump speculates on who will succeed him
US President Donald Trump says JD Vance is "probably favoured at this point" to succeed him and be the Republican nominee in 2028.
"It's too early to talk about it, but certainly he's doing a great job," Trump said of Vance. "In all fairness, he's the vice president."
He also suggested Secretary of State Marco Rubio could potentially join Vance as his running mate.
US President Donald Trump says JD Vance is "probably favoured at this point" to succeed him and be the Republican nominee in 2028.
"It's too early to talk about it, but certainly he's doing a great job," Trump said of Vance. "In all fairness, he's the vice president."
He also suggested Secretary of State Marco Rubio could potentially join Vance as his running mate.
Aussies landing free flights through little-known Centrelink perk
Did you know some students are able to land free flights to and from university through Centrelink?
One student based in WA has been hailing the Fares Allowance scheme after she landed a $600 ticket to fly home to Sydney.
The finer details are in this Yahoo Finance story, and we want to know if you're behind such a scheme. Let us know below. And if you've got your own story about the program, let reporter Stewart Perrie know at stew.perrie@yahooinc.com.
Did you know some students are able to land free flights to and from university through Centrelink?
One student based in WA has been hailing the Fares Allowance scheme after she landed a $600 ticket to fly home to Sydney.
The finer details are in this Yahoo Finance story, and we want to know if you're behind such a scheme. Let us know below. And if you've got your own story about the program, let reporter Stewart Perrie know at stew.perrie@yahooinc.com.
Aldi is our cheapest supermarket – but the UK has somewhere even cheaper
While Aldi routinely wins the price war in Australia, the supermarket giant has been beaten to the top spot when it comes to the UK's cheapest.
Budget rival Lidl has come in cheapest for a basket of groceries, research from consumer group Which? shows.
Over the years there has been speculation Lidl is considering a venture into the Australian market, however there are no concrete plans in place and the supermarket has instead focused on other key markets.
The supermarket industry in Australia has come under heavy scrutiny in recent years due to cost-of-living struggles, with Coles and Woolworths criticised by the government for its pricing tactics. One recommendation is Australia needs more competition to keep prices down, with the introduction of another supermarket like Lidl seen as a step to ease the cost of groceries.
While Aldi routinely wins the price war in Australia, the supermarket giant has been beaten to the top spot when it comes to the UK's cheapest.
Budget rival Lidl has come in cheapest for a basket of groceries, research from consumer group Which? shows.
Over the years there has been speculation Lidl is considering a venture into the Australian market, however there are no concrete plans in place and the supermarket has instead focused on other key markets.
The supermarket industry in Australia has come under heavy scrutiny in recent years due to cost-of-living struggles, with Coles and Woolworths criticised by the government for its pricing tactics. One recommendation is Australia needs more competition to keep prices down, with the introduction of another supermarket like Lidl seen as a step to ease the cost of groceries.
Two dead in Bali boating tragedy
A boat carrying 80 people – including five Australians – has capsized in Bali, killing two and leaving scores of others injured.
The fast boat was carrying 75 passengers – including at least five Australians – and five crew members when it got caught in a large surf off Sanur in southeast Bali at about 5pm (AEST) Tuesday.
The boat, named Fast Boat Dolphin II, had crossed from Nusa Penida and was about 100m from its destination port in Sanur when the boat flipped.
The passengers were thrown into the water, with locals scrambling to pull them out of the ocean.
Horrifying footage showed the distressed passengers loaded into inflatable rescue boats and scrambling to leave the water, with one woman carried to the shore seemingly unconscious.
Head of the Denpasar Search and Rescue team I Nyoman Sidakarya confirmed two Chinese nationals had died in the incident, and one crew member was still missing.
The incident has once again put Indonesia's vast water transport system under the spotlight again. In 2023, one expert revealed to Yahoo why Australians often dismiss the dangers of travelling by boat in the country.
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A boat carrying 80 people – including five Australians – has capsized in Bali, killing two and leaving scores of others injured.
The fast boat was carrying 75 passengers – including at least five Australians – and five crew members when it got caught in a large surf off Sanur in southeast Bali at about 5pm (AEST) Tuesday.
The boat, named Fast Boat Dolphin II, had crossed from Nusa Penida and was about 100m from its destination port in Sanur when the boat flipped.
The passengers were thrown into the water, with locals scrambling to pull them out of the ocean.
Horrifying footage showed the distressed passengers loaded into inflatable rescue boats and scrambling to leave the water, with one woman carried to the shore seemingly unconscious.
Head of the Denpasar Search and Rescue team I Nyoman Sidakarya confirmed two Chinese nationals had died in the incident, and one crew member was still missing.
The incident has once again put Indonesia's vast water transport system under the spotlight again. In 2023, one expert revealed to Yahoo why Australians often dismiss the dangers of travelling by boat in the country.
With NewsWire
China reacts to Australia's unprecedented charges: 'We never interfere'
Beijing has responded to the AFP charging a Chinese woman under foreign interference laws, stressing "we never interfere in other countries' internal affairs".
"Let me say more broadly that China develops relations with other countries, including Australia, on the basis of mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of others," foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said.
"China will follow this case closely and protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese nationals."
The AFP alleges the woman, who is also an Australian permanent resident, was tasked by a Public Security Bureau of China to covertly gather information about the Canberra branch of Guan Yin Citta, a Buddhist association.
"This is the first time the AFP has charged a person with foreign interference that allegedly involves targeting members of the Australian community," AFP Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt told media.
Beijing has responded to the AFP charging a Chinese woman under foreign interference laws, stressing "we never interfere in other countries' internal affairs".
"Let me say more broadly that China develops relations with other countries, including Australia, on the basis of mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of others," foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said.
"China will follow this case closely and protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese nationals."
The AFP alleges the woman, who is also an Australian permanent resident, was tasked by a Public Security Bureau of China to covertly gather information about the Canberra branch of Guan Yin Citta, a Buddhist association.
"This is the first time the AFP has charged a person with foreign interference that allegedly involves targeting members of the Australian community," AFP Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt told media.
Gross video water authorities want you to see
We hope you're not eating your breakfast right now.
Sydney Water is hoping this video of an overflowing pipe under a building is the warning you need not to put wet wipes and other common items that are wrongly flushed down the toilet.
"Not only is this as gross as it looks, it comes with a costly plumbing bill," Sydney Water says.
'Fatbergs', big congregations of wrongly-flushed items that block the system's pipes, have long been a problem for water authorities. Read more how you can prevent them here.
We hope you're not eating your breakfast right now.
Sydney Water is hoping this video of an overflowing pipe under a building is the warning you need not to put wet wipes and other common items that are wrongly flushed down the toilet.
"Not only is this as gross as it looks, it comes with a costly plumbing bill," Sydney Water says.
'Fatbergs', big congregations of wrongly-flushed items that block the system's pipes, have long been a problem for water authorities. Read more how you can prevent them here.
Girl charged over alleged murder of teen had only been in Australia 8 days, police say
A 13-year-old Chinese exchange student has been charged with murder over the alleged stabbing death of a 14-year-old girl at a home in Newcastle.
The 14-year-old, also an exchange student from China, was found with a single wound to her torso at Euston Close, Edgeworth, about 10.20pm on Monday, after police were called to reports of a stabbing.
She was treated by paramedics at the scene before being rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
The younger girl will appear in a Children's court on Wednesday on the murder charge.
Superintendent Tracy Chapman, commander of the Lake Macquarie Police District, said both girls were from China, having travelled to Australia as part of a program where they stayed with local residents who acted as hosts.
They were attending a local school and visiting locations around the Hunter area.
'They arrived in Australia eight days ago and were expected to depart Australia on the 16th of August,' Supt Chapman said.
'NSW Police continue to work with the program facilitators to ensure that all of the appropriate processes and notifications are being undertaken.'
The two young girls were staying with the same hosts, a man and a woman. They had their own bedrooms.
'All parties had retired to their rooms for the evening when one of the hosts heard a commotion of some sort, and when she went to investigate, she located the 14-year-old.'
- NewsWire
A 13-year-old Chinese exchange student has been charged with murder over the alleged stabbing death of a 14-year-old girl at a home in Newcastle.
The 14-year-old, also an exchange student from China, was found with a single wound to her torso at Euston Close, Edgeworth, about 10.20pm on Monday, after police were called to reports of a stabbing.
She was treated by paramedics at the scene before being rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
The younger girl will appear in a Children's court on Wednesday on the murder charge.
Superintendent Tracy Chapman, commander of the Lake Macquarie Police District, said both girls were from China, having travelled to Australia as part of a program where they stayed with local residents who acted as hosts.
They were attending a local school and visiting locations around the Hunter area.
'They arrived in Australia eight days ago and were expected to depart Australia on the 16th of August,' Supt Chapman said.
'NSW Police continue to work with the program facilitators to ensure that all of the appropriate processes and notifications are being undertaken.'
The two young girls were staying with the same hosts, a man and a woman. They had their own bedrooms.
'All parties had retired to their rooms for the evening when one of the hosts heard a commotion of some sort, and when she went to investigate, she located the 14-year-old.'
- NewsWire
Aussie music icon dies
Australian music legend Col Joye has died aged 89.
Colin Frederick Jacobsen AM - better known as Col Joye - was most famous for his role as the frontman of Col Joye and the Joy Boys, and for his 'discovery' of iconic Australian band the Bee Gees.
He was the first Aussie pop star to hit number 1 on local charts with the single 'Bye Bye Baby' in 1959, which he performed with backing vocals from The Sapphires, the first all-female, all-First Nations singing group in Australian history.
Joye would go on to rack up another three top 10 hits with the Joy Boys throughout the early 1960s, and went on to open ATA Studios at Glebe in inner Sydney.
In 1963, Joye happened across a group of young performers from Redcliffe calling themselves the Bee Gees, who at the time were touring Queensland resorts to make ends meet.
- NewsWire
Australian music legend Col Joye has died aged 89.
Colin Frederick Jacobsen AM - better known as Col Joye - was most famous for his role as the frontman of Col Joye and the Joy Boys, and for his 'discovery' of iconic Australian band the Bee Gees.
He was the first Aussie pop star to hit number 1 on local charts with the single 'Bye Bye Baby' in 1959, which he performed with backing vocals from The Sapphires, the first all-female, all-First Nations singing group in Australian history.
Joye would go on to rack up another three top 10 hits with the Joy Boys throughout the early 1960s, and went on to open ATA Studios at Glebe in inner Sydney.
In 1963, Joye happened across a group of young performers from Redcliffe calling themselves the Bee Gees, who at the time were touring Queensland resorts to make ends meet.
- NewsWire
Kmart accused of misleading over slave labour supplies
Retail giant Kmart is facing accusations it misled customers on its ethical credentials by sourcing clothing supplies from factories in China with links to slave labour.
An Australian-based Uyghur group has filed a lawsuit against the outlet in the Federal Court, seeking to gain documents so they can see whether it knowingly sourced stock from suppliers who used forced labour from those in the ethnic group.
In its ethical sourcing statement, Kmart said it aimed to provide products that respected human rights according to its ethical sourcing code which committed to abiding by international standards, including guidelines set out in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The lawsuit filed by the Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women's Association claims Kmart included on its 2024 and 2025 factory lists two suppliers with links to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
It said this region in China's west has been well-documented for "systemic state-sponsored forced labour and other atrocities against Uyghur and other Turkic Muslim people".
The group wants proof from Kmart that it has abided by its ethical sourcing promises regarding these suppliers and whether its public statements have been misleading or deceptive.
Kmart must ensure it is not profiting off forced labour in China, association president Ramila Chanisheff said.
"We're demanding answers from Kmart so we know whether its actions live up to its words about addressing forced labour risks in its supply chain," she said.
Read more here.
Retail giant Kmart is facing accusations it misled customers on its ethical credentials by sourcing clothing supplies from factories in China with links to slave labour.
An Australian-based Uyghur group has filed a lawsuit against the outlet in the Federal Court, seeking to gain documents so they can see whether it knowingly sourced stock from suppliers who used forced labour from those in the ethnic group.
In its ethical sourcing statement, Kmart said it aimed to provide products that respected human rights according to its ethical sourcing code which committed to abiding by international standards, including guidelines set out in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The lawsuit filed by the Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women's Association claims Kmart included on its 2024 and 2025 factory lists two suppliers with links to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
It said this region in China's west has been well-documented for "systemic state-sponsored forced labour and other atrocities against Uyghur and other Turkic Muslim people".
The group wants proof from Kmart that it has abided by its ethical sourcing promises regarding these suppliers and whether its public statements have been misleading or deceptive.
Kmart must ensure it is not profiting off forced labour in China, association president Ramila Chanisheff said.
"We're demanding answers from Kmart so we know whether its actions live up to its words about addressing forced labour risks in its supply chain," she said.
Read more here.
Man who won Oz Lotto jackpot 'always thought' he'd win after playing for decades
Plenty of us dream of winning the lottery, but do we actually harbour genuine hope it'll happen? Well this winner did and he's now $15 million richer.
The Victorian is one of two winners to share Oz Lotto's $30 million jackpot last night and he told lottery officials he's been playing the game for decades knowing that one day a big win would come.
'Honestly, I always thought I was going to win. Ever since I was in my 20s, I've thought, 'one day I'm going to win'. It's just taken a while!" he told The Lott.
'I'll help the kids and grandkids – help them to pay off their homes.
'A new car and caravan are what I want so we can do a few trips, maybe eventually do a lap around Australia.'
While he says he always knew he'd win, he didn't have chosen numbers and won with a QuickPick entry.
Plenty of us dream of winning the lottery, but do we actually harbour genuine hope it'll happen? Well this winner did and he's now $15 million richer.
The Victorian is one of two winners to share Oz Lotto's $30 million jackpot last night and he told lottery officials he's been playing the game for decades knowing that one day a big win would come.
'Honestly, I always thought I was going to win. Ever since I was in my 20s, I've thought, 'one day I'm going to win'. It's just taken a while!" he told The Lott.
'I'll help the kids and grandkids – help them to pay off their homes.
'A new car and caravan are what I want so we can do a few trips, maybe eventually do a lap around Australia.'
While he says he always knew he'd win, he didn't have chosen numbers and won with a QuickPick entry.
There's more bad news for Elon Musk. The Tesla owner has come bottom of a recent poll where Americans were asked to rank prominent global figures by how much they like them.
A man who has claimed $15 million playing Oz Lotto says he "always thought" he was going to win.
Retail giant Kmart is facing accusations it misled customers on its ethical credentials by sourcing clothing supplies from factories in China with links to slave labour.
Australian music legend Col Joye has died aged 89. Colin Frederick Jacobsen AM - better known as Col Joye - was most famous for his role as the frontman of Col Joye and the Joy Boys, and for his 'discovery' of iconic Australian band the Bee Gees.
See all of the day's updates below.
China scrambles as virus cases soar
Authorities in China are scrambling to contain an alarming outbreak of a mosquito-borne virus.
In scenes reminiscent of the country's Covid lockdowns, masked workers have been seen spraying insecticides through streets to prevent the spread of Chikungunya, with more than 7,000 cases detected in the nation's south since July.
The virus has now crossed the southern border and has been detected in Hong Kong. While the virus is not transmitted between humans, authorities are concerned at how quickly the outbreak has grown, with 3,000 cases in the past week.
Several patients have been hospitalised and are sleeping under mosquito nets, according to state media.
Authorities in Guangdong, where the majority of cases have been detected, have pledged to take "decisive and robust measures" to prevent further spread of the virus. Much of their strategy focuses on eliminating mosquito breeding sites.
Residents have been urged to remove stagnant water from their homes , as it can be an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. This includes water trapped in flower pots, coffee pot trays, and spare bottles. Those who fail to do so face fines of up to $2,100.
In the city of Foshan, identified as the outbreak's epicentre, authorities released thousands of mosquito-eating fish into several bodies of water, according to Chinese media reports. Drones have also been flown throughout the city to detect standing water in hard-to-reach areas.
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Netanyahu intent on 'defeating the enemy'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it's "necessary to complete" its war with Hamas amid mounting calls to end the conflict.
"It is still necessary to complete the defeat of the enemy in Gaza, to release all our hostages, to ensure that Gaza it will no longer pose a threat to Israel. We are not giving up on any of these tasks. We'll do it through the great sacrifice of our male and female fighters," he said.
Israeli media has reported Netanyahu is pushing for a complete takeover of Gaza through increased military action.
UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca called the reports "deeply alarming".
"This would risk catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians and could further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza," he said.
There is growing concern for the welfare of Palestinians who are struggling to obtain food. Netanyahu has denied their are signs of starvation in Gaza however that has prompted an angry reaction around the world, including from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Man avoids jail after filming flatmates naked in shower
A Chilean who used a tiny camera to spy on his three female housemates showering has been told Australia 'doesn't want him here'.
Luis Alberto Cancino Mena recorded videos for months before the device was spotted by cleaners at the home in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
Mena, 39, pleaded guilty to three separate charges of filming a person without their consent and appeared at Waverley Local Court on Wednesday where he was given a nine month intensive corrections order.
Sentencing Mena, Magistrate Michael Barko said the impact of his crimes would cause anxiety for the victims for the rest of their lives.
He said: 'Pornography is not illegal, but when innocent women get filmed without consent it beggars belief, it's a perversion, it has to be a perversion.
'These women for the rest of their lives are going to think, 'Are these images going to be shared on the World Wide Web?'
'The defendant at the time was here with the privilege of being allowed in this country, he's expressed the desire to return to his homeland of Chile.
'Quite frankly the Australian public doesn't want him here.'
According to court documents, Mena's behaviour went undetected for months until the cleaners contracted by his landlord stumbled upon the device in early February.
After arresting Mena and searching the home, police seized the man's laptop where they found folders marked under the names of the victims.
- NewsWire
US's dislike for Elon Musk confirmed
Well it just seems to get worse and worse for Elon Musk.
A new study which asked 1,000 Americans to rank a list of 14 prominent global figures saw the Tesla founder come dead last.
Musk's popularity has plummeted after he became involved in politics, becoming a vocal voice in Donald Trump's presidential campaign before the pair finally fell out. Such a shift is widely seen as one of the key drivers of Tesla sales dramatically falling.
Read more here.
Trump speculates on who will succeed him
US President Donald Trump says JD Vance is "probably favoured at this point" to succeed him and be the Republican nominee in 2028.
"It's too early to talk about it, but certainly he's doing a great job," Trump said of Vance. "In all fairness, he's the vice president."
He also suggested Secretary of State Marco Rubio could potentially join Vance as his running mate.
Aussies landing free flights through little-known Centrelink perk
Did you know some students are able to land free flights to and from university through Centrelink?
One student based in WA has been hailing the Fares Allowance scheme after she landed a $600 ticket to fly home to Sydney.
The finer details are in this Yahoo Finance story, and we want to know if you're behind such a scheme. Let us know below. And if you've got your own story about the program, let reporter Stewart Perrie know at stew.perrie@yahooinc.com.
Aldi is our cheapest supermarket – but the UK has somewhere even cheaper
While Aldi routinely wins the price war in Australia, the supermarket giant has been beaten to the top spot when it comes to the UK's cheapest.
Budget rival Lidl has come in cheapest for a basket of groceries, research from consumer group Which? shows.
Over the years there has been speculation Lidl is considering a venture into the Australian market, however there are no concrete plans in place and the supermarket has instead focused on other key markets.
The supermarket industry in Australia has come under heavy scrutiny in recent years due to cost-of-living struggles, with Coles and Woolworths criticised by the government for its pricing tactics. One recommendation is Australia needs more competition to keep prices down, with the introduction of another supermarket like Lidl seen as a step to ease the cost of groceries.
Two dead in Bali boating tragedy
A boat carrying 80 people – including five Australians – has capsized in Bali, killing two and leaving scores of others injured.
The fast boat was carrying 75 passengers – including at least five Australians – and five crew members when it got caught in a large surf off Sanur in southeast Bali at about 5pm (AEST) Tuesday.
The boat, named Fast Boat Dolphin II, had crossed from Nusa Penida and was about 100m from its destination port in Sanur when the boat flipped.
The passengers were thrown into the water, with locals scrambling to pull them out of the ocean.
Horrifying footage showed the distressed passengers loaded into inflatable rescue boats and scrambling to leave the water, with one woman carried to the shore seemingly unconscious.
Head of the Denpasar Search and Rescue team I Nyoman Sidakarya confirmed two Chinese nationals had died in the incident, and one crew member was still missing.
The incident has once again put Indonesia's vast water transport system under the spotlight again. In 2023, one expert revealed to Yahoo why Australians often dismiss the dangers of travelling by boat in the country.
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China reacts to Australia's unprecedented charges: 'We never interfere'
Beijing has responded to the AFP charging a Chinese woman under foreign interference laws, stressing "we never interfere in other countries' internal affairs".
"Let me say more broadly that China develops relations with other countries, including Australia, on the basis of mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of others," foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said.
"China will follow this case closely and protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese nationals."
The AFP alleges the woman, who is also an Australian permanent resident, was tasked by a Public Security Bureau of China to covertly gather information about the Canberra branch of Guan Yin Citta, a Buddhist association.
"This is the first time the AFP has charged a person with foreign interference that allegedly involves targeting members of the Australian community," AFP Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt told media.
Gross video water authorities want you to see
We hope you're not eating your breakfast right now.
Sydney Water is hoping this video of an overflowing pipe under a building is the warning you need not to put wet wipes and other common items that are wrongly flushed down the toilet.
"Not only is this as gross as it looks, it comes with a costly plumbing bill," Sydney Water says.
'Fatbergs', big congregations of wrongly-flushed items that block the system's pipes, have long been a problem for water authorities. Read more how you can prevent them here.
Girl charged over alleged murder of teen had only been in Australia 8 days, police say
A 13-year-old Chinese exchange student has been charged with murder over the alleged stabbing death of a 14-year-old girl at a home in Newcastle.
The 14-year-old, also an exchange student from China, was found with a single wound to her torso at Euston Close, Edgeworth, about 10.20pm on Monday, after police were called to reports of a stabbing.
She was treated by paramedics at the scene before being rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
The younger girl will appear in a Children's court on Wednesday on the murder charge.
Superintendent Tracy Chapman, commander of the Lake Macquarie Police District, said both girls were from China, having travelled to Australia as part of a program where they stayed with local residents who acted as hosts.
They were attending a local school and visiting locations around the Hunter area.
'They arrived in Australia eight days ago and were expected to depart Australia on the 16th of August,' Supt Chapman said.
'NSW Police continue to work with the program facilitators to ensure that all of the appropriate processes and notifications are being undertaken.'
The two young girls were staying with the same hosts, a man and a woman. They had their own bedrooms.
'All parties had retired to their rooms for the evening when one of the hosts heard a commotion of some sort, and when she went to investigate, she located the 14-year-old.'
- NewsWire
Aussie music icon dies
Australian music legend Col Joye has died aged 89.
Colin Frederick Jacobsen AM - better known as Col Joye - was most famous for his role as the frontman of Col Joye and the Joy Boys, and for his 'discovery' of iconic Australian band the Bee Gees.
He was the first Aussie pop star to hit number 1 on local charts with the single 'Bye Bye Baby' in 1959, which he performed with backing vocals from The Sapphires, the first all-female, all-First Nations singing group in Australian history.
Joye would go on to rack up another three top 10 hits with the Joy Boys throughout the early 1960s, and went on to open ATA Studios at Glebe in inner Sydney.
In 1963, Joye happened across a group of young performers from Redcliffe calling themselves the Bee Gees, who at the time were touring Queensland resorts to make ends meet.
- NewsWire
Kmart accused of misleading over slave labour supplies
Retail giant Kmart is facing accusations it misled customers on its ethical credentials by sourcing clothing supplies from factories in China with links to slave labour.
An Australian-based Uyghur group has filed a lawsuit against the outlet in the Federal Court, seeking to gain documents so they can see whether it knowingly sourced stock from suppliers who used forced labour from those in the ethnic group.
In its ethical sourcing statement, Kmart said it aimed to provide products that respected human rights according to its ethical sourcing code which committed to abiding by international standards, including guidelines set out in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The lawsuit filed by the Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women's Association claims Kmart included on its 2024 and 2025 factory lists two suppliers with links to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
It said this region in China's west has been well-documented for "systemic state-sponsored forced labour and other atrocities against Uyghur and other Turkic Muslim people".
The group wants proof from Kmart that it has abided by its ethical sourcing promises regarding these suppliers and whether its public statements have been misleading or deceptive.
Kmart must ensure it is not profiting off forced labour in China, association president Ramila Chanisheff said.
"We're demanding answers from Kmart so we know whether its actions live up to its words about addressing forced labour risks in its supply chain," she said.
Read more here.
Man who won Oz Lotto jackpot 'always thought' he'd win after playing for decades
Plenty of us dream of winning the lottery, but do we actually harbour genuine hope it'll happen? Well this winner did and he's now $15 million richer.
The Victorian is one of two winners to share Oz Lotto's $30 million jackpot last night and he told lottery officials he's been playing the game for decades knowing that one day a big win would come.
'Honestly, I always thought I was going to win. Ever since I was in my 20s, I've thought, 'one day I'm going to win'. It's just taken a while!" he told The Lott.
'I'll help the kids and grandkids – help them to pay off their homes.
'A new car and caravan are what I want so we can do a few trips, maybe eventually do a lap around Australia.'
While he says he always knew he'd win, he didn't have chosen numbers and won with a QuickPick entry.
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China scrambles as virus cases soar
Authorities in China are scrambling to contain an alarming outbreak of a mosquito-borne virus.
In scenes reminiscent of the country's Covid lockdowns, masked workers have been seen spraying insecticides through streets to prevent the spread of Chikungunya, with more than 7,000 cases detected in the nation's south since July.
The virus has now crossed the southern border and has been detected in Hong Kong. While the virus is not transmitted between humans, authorities are concerned at how quickly the outbreak has grown, with 3,000 cases in the past week.
Several patients have been hospitalised and are sleeping under mosquito nets, according to state media.
Authorities in Guangdong, where the majority of cases have been detected, have pledged to take "decisive and robust measures" to prevent further spread of the virus. Much of their strategy focuses on eliminating mosquito breeding sites.
Residents have been urged to remove stagnant water from their homes , as it can be an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. This includes water trapped in flower pots, coffee pot trays, and spare bottles. Those who fail to do so face fines of up to $2,100.
In the city of Foshan, identified as the outbreak's epicentre, authorities released thousands of mosquito-eating fish into several bodies of water, according to Chinese media reports. Drones have also been flown throughout the city to detect standing water in hard-to-reach areas.
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Authorities in China are scrambling to contain an alarming outbreak of a mosquito-borne virus.
In scenes reminiscent of the country's Covid lockdowns, masked workers have been seen spraying insecticides through streets to prevent the spread of Chikungunya, with more than 7,000 cases detected in the nation's south since July.
The virus has now crossed the southern border and has been detected in Hong Kong. While the virus is not transmitted between humans, authorities are concerned at how quickly the outbreak has grown, with 3,000 cases in the past week.
Several patients have been hospitalised and are sleeping under mosquito nets, according to state media.
Authorities in Guangdong, where the majority of cases have been detected, have pledged to take "decisive and robust measures" to prevent further spread of the virus. Much of their strategy focuses on eliminating mosquito breeding sites.
Residents have been urged to remove stagnant water from their homes , as it can be an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. This includes water trapped in flower pots, coffee pot trays, and spare bottles. Those who fail to do so face fines of up to $2,100.
In the city of Foshan, identified as the outbreak's epicentre, authorities released thousands of mosquito-eating fish into several bodies of water, according to Chinese media reports. Drones have also been flown throughout the city to detect standing water in hard-to-reach areas.
- With EuroNews
Netanyahu intent on 'defeating the enemy'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it's "necessary to complete" its war with Hamas amid mounting calls to end the conflict.
"It is still necessary to complete the defeat of the enemy in Gaza, to release all our hostages, to ensure that Gaza it will no longer pose a threat to Israel. We are not giving up on any of these tasks. We'll do it through the great sacrifice of our male and female fighters," he said.
Israeli media has reported Netanyahu is pushing for a complete takeover of Gaza through increased military action.
UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca called the reports "deeply alarming".
"This would risk catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians and could further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza," he said.
There is growing concern for the welfare of Palestinians who are struggling to obtain food. Netanyahu has denied their are signs of starvation in Gaza however that has prompted an angry reaction around the world, including from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it's "necessary to complete" its war with Hamas amid mounting calls to end the conflict.
"It is still necessary to complete the defeat of the enemy in Gaza, to release all our hostages, to ensure that Gaza it will no longer pose a threat to Israel. We are not giving up on any of these tasks. We'll do it through the great sacrifice of our male and female fighters," he said.
Israeli media has reported Netanyahu is pushing for a complete takeover of Gaza through increased military action.
UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca called the reports "deeply alarming".
"This would risk catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians and could further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza," he said.
There is growing concern for the welfare of Palestinians who are struggling to obtain food. Netanyahu has denied their are signs of starvation in Gaza however that has prompted an angry reaction around the world, including from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Man avoids jail after filming flatmates naked in shower
A Chilean who used a tiny camera to spy on his three female housemates showering has been told Australia 'doesn't want him here'.
Luis Alberto Cancino Mena recorded videos for months before the device was spotted by cleaners at the home in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
Mena, 39, pleaded guilty to three separate charges of filming a person without their consent and appeared at Waverley Local Court on Wednesday where he was given a nine month intensive corrections order.
Sentencing Mena, Magistrate Michael Barko said the impact of his crimes would cause anxiety for the victims for the rest of their lives.
He said: 'Pornography is not illegal, but when innocent women get filmed without consent it beggars belief, it's a perversion, it has to be a perversion.
'These women for the rest of their lives are going to think, 'Are these images going to be shared on the World Wide Web?'
'The defendant at the time was here with the privilege of being allowed in this country, he's expressed the desire to return to his homeland of Chile.
'Quite frankly the Australian public doesn't want him here.'
According to court documents, Mena's behaviour went undetected for months until the cleaners contracted by his landlord stumbled upon the device in early February.
After arresting Mena and searching the home, police seized the man's laptop where they found folders marked under the names of the victims.
- NewsWire
A Chilean who used a tiny camera to spy on his three female housemates showering has been told Australia 'doesn't want him here'.
Luis Alberto Cancino Mena recorded videos for months before the device was spotted by cleaners at the home in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
Mena, 39, pleaded guilty to three separate charges of filming a person without their consent and appeared at Waverley Local Court on Wednesday where he was given a nine month intensive corrections order.
Sentencing Mena, Magistrate Michael Barko said the impact of his crimes would cause anxiety for the victims for the rest of their lives.
He said: 'Pornography is not illegal, but when innocent women get filmed without consent it beggars belief, it's a perversion, it has to be a perversion.
'These women for the rest of their lives are going to think, 'Are these images going to be shared on the World Wide Web?'
'The defendant at the time was here with the privilege of being allowed in this country, he's expressed the desire to return to his homeland of Chile.
'Quite frankly the Australian public doesn't want him here.'
According to court documents, Mena's behaviour went undetected for months until the cleaners contracted by his landlord stumbled upon the device in early February.
After arresting Mena and searching the home, police seized the man's laptop where they found folders marked under the names of the victims.
- NewsWire
US's dislike for Elon Musk confirmed
Well it just seems to get worse and worse for Elon Musk.
A new study which asked 1,000 Americans to rank a list of 14 prominent global figures saw the Tesla founder come dead last.
Musk's popularity has plummeted after he became involved in politics, becoming a vocal voice in Donald Trump's presidential campaign before the pair finally fell out. Such a shift is widely seen as one of the key drivers of Tesla sales dramatically falling.
Read more here.
Well it just seems to get worse and worse for Elon Musk.
A new study which asked 1,000 Americans to rank a list of 14 prominent global figures saw the Tesla founder come dead last.
Musk's popularity has plummeted after he became involved in politics, becoming a vocal voice in Donald Trump's presidential campaign before the pair finally fell out. Such a shift is widely seen as one of the key drivers of Tesla sales dramatically falling.
Read more here.
Trump speculates on who will succeed him
US President Donald Trump says JD Vance is "probably favoured at this point" to succeed him and be the Republican nominee in 2028.
"It's too early to talk about it, but certainly he's doing a great job," Trump said of Vance. "In all fairness, he's the vice president."
He also suggested Secretary of State Marco Rubio could potentially join Vance as his running mate.
US President Donald Trump says JD Vance is "probably favoured at this point" to succeed him and be the Republican nominee in 2028.
"It's too early to talk about it, but certainly he's doing a great job," Trump said of Vance. "In all fairness, he's the vice president."
He also suggested Secretary of State Marco Rubio could potentially join Vance as his running mate.
Aussies landing free flights through little-known Centrelink perk
Did you know some students are able to land free flights to and from university through Centrelink?
One student based in WA has been hailing the Fares Allowance scheme after she landed a $600 ticket to fly home to Sydney.
The finer details are in this Yahoo Finance story, and we want to know if you're behind such a scheme. Let us know below. And if you've got your own story about the program, let reporter Stewart Perrie know at stew.perrie@yahooinc.com.
Did you know some students are able to land free flights to and from university through Centrelink?
One student based in WA has been hailing the Fares Allowance scheme after she landed a $600 ticket to fly home to Sydney.
The finer details are in this Yahoo Finance story, and we want to know if you're behind such a scheme. Let us know below. And if you've got your own story about the program, let reporter Stewart Perrie know at stew.perrie@yahooinc.com.
Aldi is our cheapest supermarket – but the UK has somewhere even cheaper
While Aldi routinely wins the price war in Australia, the supermarket giant has been beaten to the top spot when it comes to the UK's cheapest.
Budget rival Lidl has come in cheapest for a basket of groceries, research from consumer group Which? shows.
Over the years there has been speculation Lidl is considering a venture into the Australian market, however there are no concrete plans in place and the supermarket has instead focused on other key markets.
The supermarket industry in Australia has come under heavy scrutiny in recent years due to cost-of-living struggles, with Coles and Woolworths criticised by the government for its pricing tactics. One recommendation is Australia needs more competition to keep prices down, with the introduction of another supermarket like Lidl seen as a step to ease the cost of groceries.
While Aldi routinely wins the price war in Australia, the supermarket giant has been beaten to the top spot when it comes to the UK's cheapest.
Budget rival Lidl has come in cheapest for a basket of groceries, research from consumer group Which? shows.
Over the years there has been speculation Lidl is considering a venture into the Australian market, however there are no concrete plans in place and the supermarket has instead focused on other key markets.
The supermarket industry in Australia has come under heavy scrutiny in recent years due to cost-of-living struggles, with Coles and Woolworths criticised by the government for its pricing tactics. One recommendation is Australia needs more competition to keep prices down, with the introduction of another supermarket like Lidl seen as a step to ease the cost of groceries.
Two dead in Bali boating tragedy
A boat carrying 80 people – including five Australians – has capsized in Bali, killing two and leaving scores of others injured.
The fast boat was carrying 75 passengers – including at least five Australians – and five crew members when it got caught in a large surf off Sanur in southeast Bali at about 5pm (AEST) Tuesday.
The boat, named Fast Boat Dolphin II, had crossed from Nusa Penida and was about 100m from its destination port in Sanur when the boat flipped.
The passengers were thrown into the water, with locals scrambling to pull them out of the ocean.
Horrifying footage showed the distressed passengers loaded into inflatable rescue boats and scrambling to leave the water, with one woman carried to the shore seemingly unconscious.
Head of the Denpasar Search and Rescue team I Nyoman Sidakarya confirmed two Chinese nationals had died in the incident, and one crew member was still missing.
The incident has once again put Indonesia's vast water transport system under the spotlight again. In 2023, one expert revealed to Yahoo why Australians often dismiss the dangers of travelling by boat in the country.
With NewsWire
A boat carrying 80 people – including five Australians – has capsized in Bali, killing two and leaving scores of others injured.
The fast boat was carrying 75 passengers – including at least five Australians – and five crew members when it got caught in a large surf off Sanur in southeast Bali at about 5pm (AEST) Tuesday.
The boat, named Fast Boat Dolphin II, had crossed from Nusa Penida and was about 100m from its destination port in Sanur when the boat flipped.
The passengers were thrown into the water, with locals scrambling to pull them out of the ocean.
Horrifying footage showed the distressed passengers loaded into inflatable rescue boats and scrambling to leave the water, with one woman carried to the shore seemingly unconscious.
Head of the Denpasar Search and Rescue team I Nyoman Sidakarya confirmed two Chinese nationals had died in the incident, and one crew member was still missing.
The incident has once again put Indonesia's vast water transport system under the spotlight again. In 2023, one expert revealed to Yahoo why Australians often dismiss the dangers of travelling by boat in the country.
With NewsWire
China reacts to Australia's unprecedented charges: 'We never interfere'
Beijing has responded to the AFP charging a Chinese woman under foreign interference laws, stressing "we never interfere in other countries' internal affairs".
"Let me say more broadly that China develops relations with other countries, including Australia, on the basis of mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of others," foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said.
"China will follow this case closely and protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese nationals."
The AFP alleges the woman, who is also an Australian permanent resident, was tasked by a Public Security Bureau of China to covertly gather information about the Canberra branch of Guan Yin Citta, a Buddhist association.
"This is the first time the AFP has charged a person with foreign interference that allegedly involves targeting members of the Australian community," AFP Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt told media.
Beijing has responded to the AFP charging a Chinese woman under foreign interference laws, stressing "we never interfere in other countries' internal affairs".
"Let me say more broadly that China develops relations with other countries, including Australia, on the basis of mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of others," foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said.
"China will follow this case closely and protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese nationals."
The AFP alleges the woman, who is also an Australian permanent resident, was tasked by a Public Security Bureau of China to covertly gather information about the Canberra branch of Guan Yin Citta, a Buddhist association.
"This is the first time the AFP has charged a person with foreign interference that allegedly involves targeting members of the Australian community," AFP Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt told media.
Gross video water authorities want you to see
We hope you're not eating your breakfast right now.
Sydney Water is hoping this video of an overflowing pipe under a building is the warning you need not to put wet wipes and other common items that are wrongly flushed down the toilet.
"Not only is this as gross as it looks, it comes with a costly plumbing bill," Sydney Water says.
'Fatbergs', big congregations of wrongly-flushed items that block the system's pipes, have long been a problem for water authorities. Read more how you can prevent them here.
We hope you're not eating your breakfast right now.
Sydney Water is hoping this video of an overflowing pipe under a building is the warning you need not to put wet wipes and other common items that are wrongly flushed down the toilet.
"Not only is this as gross as it looks, it comes with a costly plumbing bill," Sydney Water says.
'Fatbergs', big congregations of wrongly-flushed items that block the system's pipes, have long been a problem for water authorities. Read more how you can prevent them here.
Girl charged over alleged murder of teen had only been in Australia 8 days, police say
A 13-year-old Chinese exchange student has been charged with murder over the alleged stabbing death of a 14-year-old girl at a home in Newcastle.
The 14-year-old, also an exchange student from China, was found with a single wound to her torso at Euston Close, Edgeworth, about 10.20pm on Monday, after police were called to reports of a stabbing.
She was treated by paramedics at the scene before being rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
The younger girl will appear in a Children's court on Wednesday on the murder charge.
Superintendent Tracy Chapman, commander of the Lake Macquarie Police District, said both girls were from China, having travelled to Australia as part of a program where they stayed with local residents who acted as hosts.
They were attending a local school and visiting locations around the Hunter area.
'They arrived in Australia eight days ago and were expected to depart Australia on the 16th of August,' Supt Chapman said.
'NSW Police continue to work with the program facilitators to ensure that all of the appropriate processes and notifications are being undertaken.'
The two young girls were staying with the same hosts, a man and a woman. They had their own bedrooms.
'All parties had retired to their rooms for the evening when one of the hosts heard a commotion of some sort, and when she went to investigate, she located the 14-year-old.'
- NewsWire
A 13-year-old Chinese exchange student has been charged with murder over the alleged stabbing death of a 14-year-old girl at a home in Newcastle.
The 14-year-old, also an exchange student from China, was found with a single wound to her torso at Euston Close, Edgeworth, about 10.20pm on Monday, after police were called to reports of a stabbing.
She was treated by paramedics at the scene before being rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
The younger girl will appear in a Children's court on Wednesday on the murder charge.
Superintendent Tracy Chapman, commander of the Lake Macquarie Police District, said both girls were from China, having travelled to Australia as part of a program where they stayed with local residents who acted as hosts.
They were attending a local school and visiting locations around the Hunter area.
'They arrived in Australia eight days ago and were expected to depart Australia on the 16th of August,' Supt Chapman said.
'NSW Police continue to work with the program facilitators to ensure that all of the appropriate processes and notifications are being undertaken.'
The two young girls were staying with the same hosts, a man and a woman. They had their own bedrooms.
'All parties had retired to their rooms for the evening when one of the hosts heard a commotion of some sort, and when she went to investigate, she located the 14-year-old.'
- NewsWire
Aussie music icon dies
Australian music legend Col Joye has died aged 89.
Colin Frederick Jacobsen AM - better known as Col Joye - was most famous for his role as the frontman of Col Joye and the Joy Boys, and for his 'discovery' of iconic Australian band the Bee Gees.
He was the first Aussie pop star to hit number 1 on local charts with the single 'Bye Bye Baby' in 1959, which he performed with backing vocals from The Sapphires, the first all-female, all-First Nations singing group in Australian history.
Joye would go on to rack up another three top 10 hits with the Joy Boys throughout the early 1960s, and went on to open ATA Studios at Glebe in inner Sydney.
In 1963, Joye happened across a group of young performers from Redcliffe calling themselves the Bee Gees, who at the time were touring Queensland resorts to make ends meet.
- NewsWire
Australian music legend Col Joye has died aged 89.
Colin Frederick Jacobsen AM - better known as Col Joye - was most famous for his role as the frontman of Col Joye and the Joy Boys, and for his 'discovery' of iconic Australian band the Bee Gees.
He was the first Aussie pop star to hit number 1 on local charts with the single 'Bye Bye Baby' in 1959, which he performed with backing vocals from The Sapphires, the first all-female, all-First Nations singing group in Australian history.
Joye would go on to rack up another three top 10 hits with the Joy Boys throughout the early 1960s, and went on to open ATA Studios at Glebe in inner Sydney.
In 1963, Joye happened across a group of young performers from Redcliffe calling themselves the Bee Gees, who at the time were touring Queensland resorts to make ends meet.
- NewsWire
Kmart accused of misleading over slave labour supplies
Retail giant Kmart is facing accusations it misled customers on its ethical credentials by sourcing clothing supplies from factories in China with links to slave labour.
An Australian-based Uyghur group has filed a lawsuit against the outlet in the Federal Court, seeking to gain documents so they can see whether it knowingly sourced stock from suppliers who used forced labour from those in the ethnic group.
In its ethical sourcing statement, Kmart said it aimed to provide products that respected human rights according to its ethical sourcing code which committed to abiding by international standards, including guidelines set out in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The lawsuit filed by the Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women's Association claims Kmart included on its 2024 and 2025 factory lists two suppliers with links to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
It said this region in China's west has been well-documented for "systemic state-sponsored forced labour and other atrocities against Uyghur and other Turkic Muslim people".
The group wants proof from Kmart that it has abided by its ethical sourcing promises regarding these suppliers and whether its public statements have been misleading or deceptive.
Kmart must ensure it is not profiting off forced labour in China, association president Ramila Chanisheff said.
"We're demanding answers from Kmart so we know whether its actions live up to its words about addressing forced labour risks in its supply chain," she said.
Read more here.
Retail giant Kmart is facing accusations it misled customers on its ethical credentials by sourcing clothing supplies from factories in China with links to slave labour.
An Australian-based Uyghur group has filed a lawsuit against the outlet in the Federal Court, seeking to gain documents so they can see whether it knowingly sourced stock from suppliers who used forced labour from those in the ethnic group.
In its ethical sourcing statement, Kmart said it aimed to provide products that respected human rights according to its ethical sourcing code which committed to abiding by international standards, including guidelines set out in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The lawsuit filed by the Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women's Association claims Kmart included on its 2024 and 2025 factory lists two suppliers with links to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
It said this region in China's west has been well-documented for "systemic state-sponsored forced labour and other atrocities against Uyghur and other Turkic Muslim people".
The group wants proof from Kmart that it has abided by its ethical sourcing promises regarding these suppliers and whether its public statements have been misleading or deceptive.
Kmart must ensure it is not profiting off forced labour in China, association president Ramila Chanisheff said.
"We're demanding answers from Kmart so we know whether its actions live up to its words about addressing forced labour risks in its supply chain," she said.
Read more here.
Man who won Oz Lotto jackpot 'always thought' he'd win after playing for decades
Plenty of us dream of winning the lottery, but do we actually harbour genuine hope it'll happen? Well this winner did and he's now $15 million richer.
The Victorian is one of two winners to share Oz Lotto's $30 million jackpot last night and he told lottery officials he's been playing the game for decades knowing that one day a big win would come.
'Honestly, I always thought I was going to win. Ever since I was in my 20s, I've thought, 'one day I'm going to win'. It's just taken a while!" he told The Lott.
'I'll help the kids and grandkids – help them to pay off their homes.
'A new car and caravan are what I want so we can do a few trips, maybe eventually do a lap around Australia.'
While he says he always knew he'd win, he didn't have chosen numbers and won with a QuickPick entry.
Plenty of us dream of winning the lottery, but do we actually harbour genuine hope it'll happen? Well this winner did and he's now $15 million richer.
The Victorian is one of two winners to share Oz Lotto's $30 million jackpot last night and he told lottery officials he's been playing the game for decades knowing that one day a big win would come.
'Honestly, I always thought I was going to win. Ever since I was in my 20s, I've thought, 'one day I'm going to win'. It's just taken a while!" he told The Lott.
'I'll help the kids and grandkids – help them to pay off their homes.
'A new car and caravan are what I want so we can do a few trips, maybe eventually do a lap around Australia.'
While he says he always knew he'd win, he didn't have chosen numbers and won with a QuickPick entry.
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