JD Vance pitches himself as Trump’s political heir on day two of Republican midterm convention 11. September 2026 (05:52) Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audienceJD Vance made a clear pitch that he should be the heir to Donald Trump on Thursday night, closing out the Republicans’ midterm convention with a blistering speech that featured exaggerated claims of success, criticism of Democrats as “lunatics” and an aggressive dismissal of a protester waving a Mexican flag.Speaking in Dallas, the vice-president showed he could channel the basest instincts of his boss, filling his remarks with dog whistles and echoing Trump’s false claims that Democrats “cheered” the 7 October massacre of Israelis. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Hastie accepts apology from Joyce over ‘traitor’ cartoon as Hanson doubles down and tells critics to ‘chill’ 11. September 2026 (04:59) A split emerges in One Nation over the video, with Barnaby Joyce offering an apology as Pauline Hanson continues to refuse to take it downFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAndrew Hastie has accepted an apology from his former colleague Barnaby Joyce over a One Nation cartoon video labelling the former SAS captain a traitor but reiterated that he believed Pauline Hanson was a “lying coward”.The apology has revealed a split between Joyce and his leader, as Hanson instead appeared to double down on the controversial animation on social media, thanking Hastie for drawing attention to the video posted more than one month ago and saying critics should “take a chill pill”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Former Carlton president apologises to ex-wife as lewd photo defamation case settles 11. September 2026 (04:39) Luke Sayers says he accepts Cate Sayers did not post photo of his genitals as she says settlement closes ‘painful and difficult chapter’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe embattled former AFL club president Luke Sayers has apologised to his former wife for the harm he caused as her defamation case over a lewd photo settled.Lawyers for Sayers, the immediate past president of the Carlton football club, read out the apology in the Victorian supreme court on Friday after indicating the settlement. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Molly Ticehurst’s killer Daniel Billings sentenced to 28 years in jail for her murder 11. September 2026 (04:28) Ticehurst’s former partner had pleaded guilty to stabbing her 15 times at her Forbes home just before midnight on 21 April 2024Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMolly Ticehurst’s ex-boyfriend has been sentenced to 28 years in jail for her senseless and brutal murder, which was revenge for her reporting allegations of sexual assault to police.Daniel Billings was sentenced in the NSW supreme court in Orange today by Justice Natalie Adams, who imposed a non-parole period of 20 years. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Texas reports first equine infection of New World screwworm on ranch horse 11. September 2026 (04:00) The flesh-eating parasite had been largely eradicated, but now authorities are racing to contain an outbreak A horse in southern Texas has been infected with the New World screwworm, marking the first US equine infection as health authorities race to contain an outbreak of the flesh-eating parasite.The pest was discovered on the hind limb of a working ranch horse in Presidio county, according to a statement on Thursday from US Equestrian Foundation. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia news live: Andrew Hastie says he accepts Barnaby Joyce’s explanation over ‘traitor’ video and Pauline Hanson now ‘the only lying coward’ 11. September 2026 (03:04) Follow the day’s news live‘Profound’ increase in death rate for welfare recipients, report findsPeople receiving an income support including disability, unemployment or carers payments had an average mortality rate more than nine times higher than people who did not access the welfare system, AAP reports.I think if One Nation and the Greens are voting together, the Greens are voting the wrong way on climate. … I’m very pleased that this passed the parliament. I’m very pleased that the Greens party room worked with me, the majority.This was a good day yesterday because it’s practical action. … [It’s] good for emissions, and also providing a route for investment and economic development in the regions where this logging has occurred and where now the economy can be diversified. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump ally resigns from post leading inquiry into alleged conspiracy against president 11. September 2026 (00:19) Joe diGenova led investigation focused on intelligence assessment that Russia interfered in 2016 electionAn ally of Donald Trump said on Thursday that he had resigned from his post leading a Department of Justice investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against the Republican president.The departure injects instant tumult into an investigation targeting former government officials who have investigated Trump over the last decade, including in connection with Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and his retention of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
More Anthropic researchers warn of AI’s perils as Musk terms fears a ‘psyop’ 10. September 2026 (23:51) Insiders at the firm fear tech’s advancement could cause human extinction while others are calling it a ‘setup’A day after a former researcher at Anthropic made an apocalyptic declaration about artificial intelligence, more researchers and staff members at the AI startup publicly agreed with him and posted their own dire warnings.In response, Elon Musk and other conservative figures on X, formerly Twitter, called the chorus of concerns a “setup” and a “psyop”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
San Francisco mayor declares rent emergency as housing costs soar 10. September 2026 (23:34) Median rent for one-bedroom apartment in city tops $4,495 with a national median of $1,900San Francisco’s mayor, Daniel Lurie, declared a rent emergency on Thursday, proposing reforms aimed at curbing evictions and preventing rent spikes as the city grapples with soaring apartment prices.The Bay Area city, home to a large number of high-earning tech workers, has long been one of the most expensive housing and rental markets in the country. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
New battery-powered trains will ‘bring faster journeys to north’ 10. September 2026 (23:00) No 10 says 29 new trains to be built in Derby will support 350 local jobs, as well as nearly 6,000 across the UKNo 10 has announced the construction of a new fleet of battery-powered trains that will “bring faster, more reliable journeys to the north”.The 29 new trains, which will be run by TransPennine Express, are set to be built in Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby from 2028, which the government says will support 350 local jobs, as well as nearly 6,000 across the UK. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
