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Dem fundraising giant ActBlue accused of fraudulent donation 'cover-up' in explosive report
ActBlue allegedly weakened fraud prevention twice in 2024, with internal memos showing supervisors green-lighting donations despite red flags.
Health officials in turmoil over 11th-hour backflip on aged care algorithm override powers, emails reveal
Ministers given emergency briefing about changes to algorithm decisions just three days before tool rolloutFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or...
Labor seats get more than 90% of funding distributed under controversial multimillion-dollar grants program
Guardian Australia analysis adds to concerns over the federal scheme, which is to be the subject of a Senate inquiryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new...
US opts not to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders
Iran-backed militants have offered Trump administration assurances over safety of Red Sea shippingOfficials from the US met Houthi leaders over the weekend at the country’s embassy in Muscat, Oman, it...
Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.
News Helicopter Crash and Bus Accident in Los Angeles Leave at Least 5 Dead
The accidents occurred back to back when an S.U.V. broadsided a bus and then a local news helicopter covering the story crashed and burst into flames.
World's top-performing sovereign wealth fund warns of looming pullback in U.S. stock market
New Zealand's $54 billion pension fund returned 14.2% in the year to June.
Sea cucumbers may help protect coral reefs
They change the chemistry of seawater
US limits visas for South African officials over alleged anti-white discrimination
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa has not addressed US concerns over racial inequality.
Nannying for the ultra-rich is a booming business
Wealthy parents are expecting (and paying) more than ever
Bartleby newsletter: Meetings are broccoli
Our columnist, Andrew Palmer, explains why work gatherings are disliked—but useful
Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.