Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver defiant UN speech while facing protests and political isolation 24. September 2026 (10:00) Prime minister will ‘highlight Israel’s achievements’ as he heads towards his toughest re-election challengeWhen he takes the stage at the UN on Thursday, Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a familiar message of defiance even as protests and international condemnation leave the Israeli leader in growing isolation.Netanyahu is facing his toughest re-election challenge in a political career spanning decades with three ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, and a growing campaign of violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Dance Monkey v the NRL: did Tones and I really turn down $90,000 a minute because she hates her own song? 24. September 2026 (09:01) For the first time in recent history there’ll be no pre-game entertainment at the NRL grand final. But everyone has a different story about what actually went downEmma, the NRL and Tones and I seem to be at war – but I can’t make sense of what’s going on.I’ll try to catch you up. The Dance Monkey singer made headlines this week after it was leaked she’d turned down an offer to perform at next weekend’s NRL grand final. The rugby league boss Peter V’landys said negotiations broke down due to “artistic differences”, and some claimed it was because the Aria award-winning artist didn’t want to play her biggest hit. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Who will win the Holborn and St Pancras by-election? 24. September 2026 (08:21) Hundreds of Green Party and Labour activists are pouring into the north London constituency for the London election showdown(London News)
Diesel prices across Australia could surge beyond $3 a litre as Trump eyes cut to US fuel exports 24. September 2026 (08:18) Fuel costs have risen to levels not seen since early April, adding to risk of inflation and interest rate hikeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian diesel prices could surge above $3 a litre if Donald Trump cuts off US diesel exports amid floundering negotiations with Iran.Fuel costs have risen to levels not seen since early April, adding to inflation risks and making another hike in interest rates all but certain. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
