Trump aide freezes on live TV after controversial claim about president
By Hanan Dervisevic and Elissa Steedman
A Trump administration official faces criticism after allegedly claiming US President Donald Trump has "plenary authority" while on a live interview with CNN.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-08/stephen-miller-donald-trump-plenary-authority/105865430
Ecuadorians filmed throwing rocks in 'presidential assassination attempt'
Five people have been detained after hundreds of protesters surrounded the presidential motorcade of Daniel Noboa and began throwing rocks and stones.
Tucson activist Logan Hollarsmith released from Israeli custody after Gaza flotilla arrest
https://www.kjzz.org/fronteras-desk/2025-10-07/tucson-activist-logan-hollarsmith-released-from-israeli-custody-after-gaza-flotilla-arrest
Trump's Pentagon nominee flags possible 'commonsense' AUKUS changes
By Brad Ryan
The AUKUS submarine pact may need "commonsense" action from both Australia and the US to make it more "sustainable", according to Donald Trump's nominee to oversee US defence strategy in the Indo-Pacific.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-08/trump-pentagon-nominee-john-noh-questioned-on-aukus/105864552
#NationalSecurity #WorldPolitics #TreatiesandAlliances #BradRyan
US attorney-general accused of using justice system to protect Trump
US Attorney-General Pam Bondi has faced heated questioning from senators over claims she's transforming the justice department into a "shield for the president and his political allies".
German mayor stabbed outside home, Chancellor Merz condemns 'abhorrent act'
Iris Stalzer, a Social Democrat who was elected mayor of Herdecke in the Ruhr region a week ago, is reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-08/herdecke-mayor-iris-stalzer-stabbed-in-germany-/105864280
Trump believes he 'deserves' the Nobel Peace Prize. Experts say it's unlikely
By Hanan Dervisevic
US President Donald Trump has made no secret that he wants to win this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Here's why experts say it's unlikely he'll win the prestigious award.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-08/can-trump-win-nobel-peace-prize-expert-thoughts/105862126
#WorldPolitics #PeaceTalks #AwardsandPrizes #HananDervisevic
Netanyahu prolonged the war to save himself. It may have worked.
Benjamin Netanyahu has now served as prime minister of Israel longer than anyone in history — three non-consecutive…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #IL #Israel #Politics #Worldpolitics
https://www.newsbeep.com/169907/
Trump is deploying more troops on home soil — here's where things stand
By Elissa Steedman
US President Donald Trump is ramping up efforts to deploy the National Guard in more cities across the country to combat what he claims is a "war from within". Here's a quick rundown on where Mr Trump has stationed troops — and which cities might be next.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-07/trump-national-guard-deployments-us/105862330
Venezuela thwarts terror attack threat against US embassy, Maduro says
Venezuela has alerted the Trump administration of a foiled "false flag operation" threatening to target the United States embassy in Caracas with explosives.
Why has France gone through five prime ministers in two years?
The sudden resignation of France's prime minister — the country's fifth in two years — has put President Emmanuel Macron in a bind.
Mother of Australian from Gaza flotilla pleads: 'stand up for my son'
Jacinta McEwan calls for the Australian government to help her son amid reports he has been physically abused after being arrested on a flotilla trying to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza.
Is Israel’s war in Gaza actually about to end?
Illinois sues to stop National Guard in Chicago after court victory
Illinois is suing to block Donald Trump’s troop deployment to Chicago in what will be the president's fourth legal challenge over federal use of National Guard in cities.
Israel Premier Tech cycling team changes name amid ongoing protests
Israel Premier Tech drops "Israel" from its name after ongoing protests and exclusion from cycling events.
#RoadCycleRacing #Sport #CycleSport #TrackCycling #WorldPolitics
Australians from Gaza flotilla report rough treatment in Israeli detention
By Matthew Doran and Chantelle Al-Khouri
The ABC has obtained details of redacted summaries prepared by Australian diplomatic staff, including allegations that one Australian citizen has been slapped and had his passport "destroyed".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-07/australian-flotilla-detainees-rough-treatment-dfat/105860420
#UnrestConflictandWar #WorldPolitics #HumanRights #Prisons #ForeignAffairs #GovernmentandPolitics #LawCrimeandJustice #CommunityandSociety #ActivismandLobbying #MatthewDoran #ChantelleAlKhouri
Singapore PM wants to expand military ties with Australia
By Laura Tingle
Singapore wants to expand its military ties with Australia, including through a greater Australian troop presence in the island state as part of an upgraded trade and defence relationship, according to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
#ForeignAffairs #WorldPolitics #DefenceandNationalSecurity #Trade #DefenceForces #LauraTingle
