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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Netanyahu brands Albanese 'weak' in furious post, BoM 'concerned' over forecast, Channel 7 viewers call out 'missing' detail
Hello and welcome to Yahoo's live news blog this Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a personal attack on Anthony Albanese, branding him a "weak politician" for declaring Australia will recognise a Palestinian state. The Bureau of Meteorology says it is "concerned" over the amount of rain falling this week over large parts of the east coast. Flooding is expected in the northern and eastern parts of the state, while Sydney is in the middle of a multiple-day stretch of rain. Follow along as we bring you regular updates throughout the day. Australia hits back at scathing Netanyahu attack Home Affairs and Immigration Minister Tony Burke has unleashed on Benjamin Netanyahu after the Israeli leader called Anthony Albanese a 'weak politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews'. Burke, who is at the centre of the diplomatic stoush, was one of the first senior government officials to front media on Wednesday. He said that Netanyahu's definition of 'weak' was off. 'Strength is not measured by how many people you can blow up or how many children you can leave hungry,' Burke told the ABC. 'Strength is much better measured by exactly what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has done, which is when there's a decision that we know Israel won't like, he goes straight to Benjamin Netanyahu. 'He has the conversation.' The 'conversation' Mr Burke referred to was a phone call the Prime Minister had with his Israeli counterpart before announcing he would recognise Palestinian statehood. The call did little to soften the blow, with the Israeli government saying the decision 'rewarded' Hamas — the Palestinian Islamist group that runs Gaza. - NewsWire Fans' one big question as Lynne McGranger farewelled Home and Away bid farewell to one of its most beloved characters in Tuesday night's episode as Irene Roberts, played by Lynne McGranger, left Summer Bay for good. But after 33 years on the show, some viewers were left feeling a little underwhelmed, suggesting more big names should have turned up in the final episode. 'Is it just me, or are others disappointed in who was there to say goodbye. I thought a lot more of the cast would have been included. Lot of strange faces but not a lot of Irene's friends,' one person wrote. Read more from Yahoo's Lachlan Guertin here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ada Nicodemou (@adanicodemou) BoM 'concerned' by amount of rain Well its another wet morning for millions across Australia's east coast. And the Bureau of Meteorology says its "concerned" by the sheer amount of rain falling in some parts. Senior meteorologist Dean Narramore said increasing rain across parts of NSW and Queensland and would become more widespread over the coming days as weather systems combined. 'That is two to three days of rainfall in areas that are already wet and saturated,' he said. 'We can see widespread falls across much of northern NSW in that 50 to 100mm range, with isolated falls in excess of 150mm which is why we're concerned." Netanyahu blasts Albanese as 'weak' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated tensions with Australia by branding Anthony Albanese a "weak politician". It comes after Albanese declared Australia would recognise a Palestinian state in response to large-scale civilian suffering in Gaza which he said needed to end. "History will remember Albanese for what he is: A weak politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews," Netanyahu said in a scathing attack on the prime minister. While not the first criticism of Albanese's decision from Israel, it is a significant blow to rapidly-deteriorating ties between the two countries. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube. Australia hits back at scathing Netanyahu attack Home Affairs and Immigration Minister Tony Burke has unleashed on Benjamin Netanyahu after the Israeli leader called Anthony Albanese a 'weak politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews'. Burke, who is at the centre of the diplomatic stoush, was one of the first senior government officials to front media on Wednesday. He said that Netanyahu's definition of 'weak' was off. 'Strength is not measured by how many people you can blow up or how many children you can leave hungry,' Burke told the ABC. 'Strength is much better measured by exactly what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has done, which is when there's a decision that we know Israel won't like, he goes straight to Benjamin Netanyahu. 'He has the conversation.' The 'conversation' Mr Burke referred to was a phone call the Prime Minister had with his Israeli counterpart before announcing he would recognise Palestinian statehood. The call did little to soften the blow, with the Israeli government saying the decision 'rewarded' Hamas — the Palestinian Islamist group that runs Gaza. - NewsWire Home Affairs and Immigration Minister Tony Burke has unleashed on Benjamin Netanyahu after the Israeli leader called Anthony Albanese a 'weak politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews'. Burke, who is at the centre of the diplomatic stoush, was one of the first senior government officials to front media on Wednesday. He said that Netanyahu's definition of 'weak' was off. 'Strength is not measured by how many people you can blow up or how many children you can leave hungry,' Burke told the ABC. 'Strength is much better measured by exactly what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has done, which is when there's a decision that we know Israel won't like, he goes straight to Benjamin Netanyahu. 'He has the conversation.' The 'conversation' Mr Burke referred to was a phone call the Prime Minister had with his Israeli counterpart before announcing he would recognise Palestinian statehood. The call did little to soften the blow, with the Israeli government saying the decision 'rewarded' Hamas — the Palestinian Islamist group that runs Gaza. - NewsWire Fans' one big question as Lynne McGranger farewelled Home and Away bid farewell to one of its most beloved characters in Tuesday night's episode as Irene Roberts, played by Lynne McGranger, left Summer Bay for good. But after 33 years on the show, some viewers were left feeling a little underwhelmed, suggesting more big names should have turned up in the final episode. 'Is it just me, or are others disappointed in who was there to say goodbye. I thought a lot more of the cast would have been included. Lot of strange faces but not a lot of Irene's friends,' one person wrote. Read more from Yahoo's Lachlan Guertin here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ada Nicodemou (@adanicodemou) Home and Away bid farewell to one of its most beloved characters in Tuesday night's episode as Irene Roberts, played by Lynne McGranger, left Summer Bay for good. But after 33 years on the show, some viewers were left feeling a little underwhelmed, suggesting more big names should have turned up in the final episode. 'Is it just me, or are others disappointed in who was there to say goodbye. I thought a lot more of the cast would have been included. Lot of strange faces but not a lot of Irene's friends,' one person wrote. Read more from Yahoo's Lachlan Guertin here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ada Nicodemou (@adanicodemou) BoM 'concerned' by amount of rain Well its another wet morning for millions across Australia's east coast. And the Bureau of Meteorology says its "concerned" by the sheer amount of rain falling in some parts. Senior meteorologist Dean Narramore said increasing rain across parts of NSW and Queensland and would become more widespread over the coming days as weather systems combined. 'That is two to three days of rainfall in areas that are already wet and saturated,' he said. 'We can see widespread falls across much of northern NSW in that 50 to 100mm range, with isolated falls in excess of 150mm which is why we're concerned." Well its another wet morning for millions across Australia's east coast. And the Bureau of Meteorology says its "concerned" by the sheer amount of rain falling in some parts. Senior meteorologist Dean Narramore said increasing rain across parts of NSW and Queensland and would become more widespread over the coming days as weather systems combined. 'That is two to three days of rainfall in areas that are already wet and saturated,' he said. 'We can see widespread falls across much of northern NSW in that 50 to 100mm range, with isolated falls in excess of 150mm which is why we're concerned." Netanyahu blasts Albanese as 'weak' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated tensions with Australia by branding Anthony Albanese a "weak politician". It comes after Albanese declared Australia would recognise a Palestinian state in response to large-scale civilian suffering in Gaza which he said needed to end. "History will remember Albanese for what he is: A weak politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews," Netanyahu said in a scathing attack on the prime minister. While not the first criticism of Albanese's decision from Israel, it is a significant blow to rapidly-deteriorating ties between the two countries. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated tensions with Australia by branding Anthony Albanese a "weak politician". It comes after Albanese declared Australia would recognise a Palestinian state in response to large-scale civilian suffering in Gaza which he said needed to end. "History will remember Albanese for what he is: A weak politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews," Netanyahu said in a scathing attack on the prime minister. While not the first criticism of Albanese's decision from Israel, it is a significant blow to rapidly-deteriorating ties between the two countries.
Jordan Times
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Netanyahu slams Macron for fuelling 'antisemitic fire' — letter
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upbraided President Emmanuel Macron in a letter seen by AFP Tuesday, blaming the French leader's move to recognise a Palestinian state for fuelling anti-semitism. Late last month, Macron said France would formally recognise a Palestinian state during a UN meeting in September, drawing a swift rebuke from Israel. By announcing the move, France was set to join a growing list of nations to recognise statehood for the Palestinians since Israel launched a bombardment of Gaza nearly two years ago in response to Hamas's shock attack. In the letter sent to Macron, Netanyahu said antisemitism had "surged" in France following the announcement. "Your call for a Palestinian state pours fuel on this antisemitic fire. It is not diplomacy, it is appeasement. It rewards Hamas terror, hardens Hamas's refusal to free the hostages, emboldens those who menace French Jews and encourages the Jew-hatred now stalking your streets," Netanyahu wrote in the letter. The Israeli premier went on to call on Macron to confront antisemitism in France, saying he must "replace weakness with action, appeasement with resolve, and to do so by a clear date: the Jewish New Year, September 23".
News24
4 days ago
- Politics
- News24
Minister defends SANDF chief; Ellis Park not sold out for Boks: Top 7 stories in 7 minutes
News24 brings you the top 7 stories of the day. Graphic: Sharlene Rood News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature. 'There is nothing rogue': Motshekga defends Maphwanya's Iran visit and comments - Defence Minister Angie Motshekga defended General Rudzani Maphwanya's Iran visit, stating it was pre-approved and not a rogue action, attributing the backlash to US-Iran sensitivities. - Maphwanya's comments about Iran and South Africa being 'anti-colonial allies' caused diplomatic tension, with the Presidency and ANC distancing themselves and calling the trip 'ill-advised'. - Motshekga argued similar trips to other nations didn't face scrutiny, and the issue is the US-Iran relationship and tariff negotiations, not Maphwanya's actions. President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned those who opted out of the first National Convention of the National Dialogue that they could regret it. Thahasello Mphatsoe/News24 Ramaphosa tells National Dialogue absentees that they'll regret not 'being part' of process - President Cyril Ramaphosa subtly criticised those absent from the National Dialogue, including former president Thabo Mbeki, suggesting they might later regret their non-participation. - Ramaphosa defended the dialogue's nonpartisan nature and pledged to minimise costs by avoiding expensive venues. - He referenced the PAC's historical reluctance to engage in dialogues, suggesting those currently abstaining may eventually realise the value of participation. 'There's no hope': Unpaid salaries push 14 bus company workers to take their own lives - State-owned bus companies in North West, under business rescue since 2022, have seen their debt surge from R355 million to R1 billion, leading to months of unpaid salaries for employees. - The dire financial situation has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with at least 14 employees committing suicide and one starving to death, alongside home repossessions and loss of vehicles. - Legal battles between business rescue practitioners over financial mismanagement and unauthorised accounts are delaying the payment of salaries, leaving 1 500 employee families in desperate circumstances. Minister plans biggest shakeup of municipalities since 1996 - Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa is planning a major overhaul of South Africa's local government system, including reducing the number of municipalities and changing the funding model. - The new White Paper on local government, expected in March 2026, will propose policy changes such as tighter conditions on infrastructure grants and increased powers for national intervention in failing municipalities. - Hlabisa aims to improve financial management in municipalities by withholding equitable share funding from those that cannot account for their finances or enforce consequences for financial mismanagement. Gallo Images/ER Lombard 'Utterly astounded': Court grants Old Mutual access to firm's office after shock revelations - Old Mutual won a court order to access and copy data at SA Guarantee Specialists (SAGS) after discovering unauthorised foreign guarantees issued in its name, totalling over a billion rand. - SAGS, an underwriting manager, issued the guarantees despite being restricted to administering insurance within South Africa under its agreement with Old Mutual Alternative Risk Transfer Insure (Omart). - The court order allows Old Mutual's forensic team to enter SAGS' offices, by force if necessary, to copy data related to the guarantees, with a temporary suspension to encourage a voluntary agreement between the parties. Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images Ellis Park not sold out for Boks v Wallabies, but SA Rugby boss satisfied - SA Rugby says they've met their projected crowd targets for the Springboks vs Wallabies match at Ellis Park, despite tickets still being available. - High ticket prices for Springbok games have been a topic of debate, with previous matches against Italy and Georgia also not selling out. - SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer said they worked on an 85% capacity target and have exceeded it, and will review their programme for future seasons. DRIVEN | Adriaan Basson sizes up the Hilux GR-S in the Kruger - and compares it to a Ford - A former Hilux mega-fan tested the new Toyota Hilux GR-S III, hoping to rekindle his love for the brand after being impressed by a Ford Ranger Wildtrak X the previous year. - While the Hilux GR-S has a sporty exterior and a reliable engine, the author found its multimedia system outdated and lacking features compared to competitors like Ford. - Despite some technological shortcomings, the author still appreciates the Hilux's trustworthiness and overall build quality, acknowledging its enduring appeal. Show Comments ()
