The Guardian

Telstra glitches continue as ‘secondary’ outage hits triple-zero calls and regional trains remain stranded

Carrier says some still unable to connect to emergency hotline a day after initial mobile network outageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTelstra customers are still having trouble calling triple zero on Thursday morning as the telecommunications giant confirmed a secondary issue stemming from Wednesday’s national outage continued to impact calls.Some who tried to call the emergency hotline were receiving an error mes

general  Jul 8, 2026

NY Times World

Divisions Festered Within Iran Over Talks With the U.S.

Iran’s president and foreign minister were physically attacked this week by supporters of a hard-line faction that vehemently opposes any deal with the United States.

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BBC World

Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles

More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.

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WSJ World News

Jewish Democrats Eying 2028 Presidential Bids Confront Party’s Hostility for Israel

Rahm Emanuel delivered a tough-love message in Israel that also has implications for his party’s politics back home.

general  Jul 8, 2026

The Guardian

Louise Lasser, star of cult sitcom Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and Woody Allen comedies, dies aged 87

The 1970s soap parody made a household name of Lasser, who was also known for her collaborations with ex-husband Allen and later films including Requiem for a DreamLouise Lasser, star of cult 70s sitcom Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and early films by Woody Allen (to whom she was married for four years), has died aged 87. The New York Times reported she died “at home in Manhattan”.Lasser’s role as a satirically conceived housewife in suburban Ohio in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, designed as a parody

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WSJ World News

Opinion | Trump Tells the Truth About Iran

The Age of Innocence ushered in by JD Vance lasted three weeks.

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The Guardian

Burnham promises Labour MPs he will not use party discipline to ‘stifle debate’

Prime minister in waiting looks to address frustrations backbenchers had with Keir Starmer’s style of party managementAndy Burnham has promised MPs that he will never use party discipline to “stifle debate” and says they should raise problems and policy ideas “without fear or favour”.Nominations for the Labour leadership will open on Thursday, and Burnham is expected to be the only candidate. On Wednesday night the former armed forces minister Al Carns confirmed he would not seek to enter the ra

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WSJ World News

Opinion | Trump Will Let Ukraine Make Patriots

He says the U.S. will teach Kyiv how to make the missile interceptors.

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WSJ World News

Trump Backs Ukrainian Strikes Deep Inside Russia

Plus, Iran faces a second day of U.S. strikes, and a wall built to protect a golf course causes an uproar.

general  Jul 8, 2026

The Guardian

US launches strikes on Iran for a second day after Trump says agreement to end the war is ‘over’

Attacks on three locations across Iran came after three tankers in the strait of Hormuz were targeted on TuesdayMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US military carried out strikes on Iran for a second day, hours after president Donald Trump said that an interim agreement to end the war was “over”.Late on Wednesday Iranian state media reported explosions in the port city of Bandar Abbas in the strait of Hormuz; in Sirik, another southern coastal city; and the south-western Bushehr province, home

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WSJ World News

Opinion | The Intifada at MIT

A professor recounts the experiences of the school’s Jews after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.

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WSJ World News

Opinion | Pastor Ezra Jin: I’m Free. Now Pray for China

Eight members of the church I founded are still behind bars.

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BBC World

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show

The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.

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BBC World

Nato chief tells BBC that Trump comments are like 'family argument'

Mark Rutte says Nato is stronger than ever, and that he is 100% convinced of the US president's commitment to the alliance.

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BBC World

US launches new wave of strikes against Iran after promising to 'hit them hard'

Explosions have been reported by Iranian state media in parts of the country's south.

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NY Times World

At the Ayatollah’s Funeral

A Times reporter in Iran said the events “surpassed anything I’ve ever witnessed.”

general  Jul 8, 2026

The Guardian

US stock markets fall amid Iran strikes and potential higher interest rates

Dow down 1.09%, or 500 points, as S&P 500 sees a small loss and tech-heavy Nasdaq rises slightlyMiddle East crisis liveUS stock markets fell on Wednesday as Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran was over and the Federal Reserve flagged concerns that would warrant higher interest rates.Trump’s comments on the Iran-US war at the Nato summit in Ankara sent oil prices sharply higher. Brent crude, the global benchmark, jumped more than 5% to crest $80 a barrel. US stocks fell in step, wit

general  Jul 8, 2026

The Guardian

US military launches fresh strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live

Iranian state media report explosions in several locations hours after Donald Trump threatened further military action at Nato summitIran’s IRNA is reporting power cuts in Chabahar after reports of explosions from the area.Tonight’s strikes come 24 hours after the US had launched strikes on more than 80 Iranian targets around the strait of Hormuz and revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Tehran to export oil after Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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WSJ World News

U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran After Trump Declares Ceasefire Over

The president had earlier promised a second night of attacks during the NATO summit in Turkey.

general  Jul 8, 2026

The Guardian

Australia news live: Telstra warns of ‘secondary issue’ after yesterday’s network outage; trains in regional Victoria cancelled again

Carrier says some customers still can’t connect to triple zero on its network. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPublic transport commuters in New South Wales and Victoria have been urged to plan ahead and seek alternative travel plans this morning as networks continue to be affected by yesterday’s Telstra outage. The NSW transport department said last night that passengers on Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink regional rail services “should expect

general  Jul 8, 2026