Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms 13. September 2026 (17:07) Plan to give US adults $5,000 has been greeted with incredulity across the political spectrum as well as outrageDonald Trump on Sunday doubled down on his controversial pledge to give US adults a $5,000 “dividend” if his Republican party keeps control of Congress after November’s midterm elections.The plan has been greeted with expressions of incredulity across the US political spectrum as well as outraged accusations of seeing to bribe voters. The plan – which would cost more than a trillion dollars – also comes amid huge concern over the US national debt, which topped $40tn for the first time in August.Reuters contributed to this article Continue reading...(The Guardian)
As Japan’s yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers? 13. September 2026 (17:00) The currency has now reached its highest level against the US and Australian dollars in six monthsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn the unpredictable world of global currency markets, there has been one safe bet: that the Japanese yen would continue its relentless decline.In recent weeks, that trade has started to unravel after Tokyo and Washington intervened to support the longsuffering Japanese currency. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Crossbench MPs launch push to stop Australian military exports being used in human rights breaches 13. September 2026 (17:00) ‘Red lines’ legislation would forbid defence equipment technology or services being used, includes parts for F-35 fighter jetsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCrossbench MPs including David Pocock and Sophie Scamps will put pressure on the Albanese government to ban Australian goods from being used by the Israeli military – including for F-35 fighter jets – by introducing a bill designed to force it to adhere to international obligations.The group’s “red lines” legislation, to be presented on Monday, would outlaw defence equipment, technology or services being used where they could breach Australia’s international human rights obligations. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce stayed at Gina Rinehart’s $20m mansion after One Nation fundraisers 13. September 2026 (17:00) Exclusive: New details underscoring depth of relationship between billionaire and party revealed in first episode of Guardian podcast The PopulistListen to the Guardian’s podcast The Populist hereGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce stayed overnight at Gina Rinehart’s $20m Brisbane mansion after fundraising events held for One Nation, Guardian Australia can reveal.On one occasion, Joyce conducted a live television interview with Channel Seven’s Sunrise program from a room that appears to be a bedroom in Rinehart’s home.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Russian drone hits Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train near Polish border 13. September 2026 (16:40) No casualties reported as Ukraine’s foreign minister says ‘Putin’s terror knocking directly on doors of EU and Nato’A passenger train travelling from Kyiv to Warsaw was hit by a Russian drone two kilometres from the Polish border in an attack that Ukraine’s foreign minister described as “Putin’s terror knocking directly on the doors of the EU and Nato”.Overnight attacks across Ukraine involving more than 450 Russian drones and missiles killed at least six people and injured more than 40. Ukraine’s air force said it had intercepted 405 drones and four missiles. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
