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Anti-racism rally organisers claim as many as 10,000 people gathered outside Flinders Street Station alone, but police estimate 2500 people joined the separate marches across the city.Both protests splintered into smaller groups by mid-afternoon, funnelling down Bourke and Little Bourke streets, before facing off on Swanston Street where there were several altercations.Police deployed capsicum spray several times, including on one man sprayed in the face at close range.Anti “Stop Mass Immigration” protesters are seen during a rally Credit: Luis Enrique AscuiThe anti-racism rallies, organised by a coalition of groups, opened with messages of unity from speakers as thousands gathered at…
Robinson, now 22, was arrested for aggravated murder and other charges. He has no criminal history, according to state records reviewed by Reuters.He was a registered voter but was not affiliated with a political party, according to voter records. He is listed as an “inactive” voter, which indicates he did not cast a ballot in last year’s presidential election when Republican Donald Trump defeated Democrat Kamala Harris.Law enforcement officials examine a silver Dodge outside the Robinson family home in Washington, Utah on Friday.Credit: APThe New York Times reported that at the time of the shooting, Robinson appeared to have been…
“Recent incidents, including the neo-Nazi anti-immigration march and attacks on our temples and community members, have heightened fear within our community, which is already facing unwarranted hate.”The number of Indian-born people living in Australia more than doubled between 2013 and 2023, according to the Department of Home Affairs, and the Hindu and Sikh faiths were two of the fastest growing religious groups in the most recent census.Amar Singh, founder of Turbans 4 Australia. Credit: Alex EllinghausenThere were 684,000 Hindus counted in Australia at the 2021 census, a 55 per cent increase from 2016. The 2021 census showed there were 210,400…
Taylor Swift announced engagement to Travis Kelce on August 26Taylor Swift has officially announced her engagement to boyfriend Travis Kelce. On August 26, the Love Story singer took it to her Instagram handle to publicly break the news in the dreamiest way possible. The exciting news broke the internet and triggered a surge in public interest, beyond what most celebrity engagements typically generate. Suddenly, it seems like Swift is getting even more attention after her engagement to Kelce and certain factors could be attached to it, For Instance:Timing and Career Convergence: Firstly, it is greatly unavoidable to see how the…
Video: SUV smashes into parked cars, lands on Toyota Corolla on Sydney streetSUV smashes into parked cars, lands on Toyota Corolla on Sydney streetWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerNeighbours on a busy street in Sydney’s south-west are demanding more safety measures be put in place after a P-plater crashed into several cars.September 13, 2025 — 7.59pm
Just one change for Craig Fitzgibbon’s team, with Briton Nikora coming into the side. Here’s what they look like tonight. 1. William Kennedy, 2. Sione Katoa, 3. Jesse Ramien, 4. KL Iro, 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6. Braydon Trindall, 7. Nicho Hynes, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Blayke Brailey (c), 10. Toby Rudolf, 11. Billy Burns, 12. Teig Wilton, 13. Jesse ColquhounInterchange: 14. Oregon Kaufusi, 15. Siosifa Talakai, 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele, 21. Briton NikoraBriton Nikora returns for the Sharks tonight.Credit: Getty Images
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeThe Hilton hotel was still in flames. Carcasses of government buildings gaped, their innards exposed. The few motorcycles and cars that dared to break a curfew had to navigate a series of checkpoints patrolled by soldiers, their fingers on the triggers of their rifles.Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is normally a city of noise and commerce, where gods survey the jammed traffic from brightly lit roadside temples. On Thursday, soon after clashes between security forces and protesters claimed dozens of lives and ripped the institutional heart out of the city, much of Kathmandu…
The People’s Republic of China flag and the US flag fly on a lamp post along Pennsylvania Avenue near the US Capitol in Washington. —Reuters/File The United States on Friday placed 32 companies and organisations — including firms in India, Iran, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates — on its trade blacklist, according to a US government notice.The move penalises two Chinese firms accused of obtaining US chipmaking equipment for China’s top semiconductor maker, SMIC.GMC Semiconductor Technology (Wuxi) Co and Jicun Semiconductor Technology were placed on the list, formally known as the Entity List, for acquiring equipment for SMIC Northern Integrated…
Taylor Swift finally out of Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively legal chaos Taylor Swift is being a recurring name in Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively’s legal battle but not anymore.A federal judge ruled out that Justin Baldoni’s legal team cannot depose the singer in ongoing lawsuit, citing a lack of diligence on Baldoni’s part. The decision came after Baldoni’s attorneys claimed that Swift had “agreed” to be deposed between October 20-25, but Swift’s lawyer disputed this claim. The lawsuit between Baldoni and Lively, costars in the film It Ends With Us, centers around allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation. The Gossip Girl star…
Video: Tributes for avid walker fatally hit by carTributes for avid walker fatally hit by carWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerTributes are pouring in for a 69-year-old avid walker who was fatally hit by a car in her own suburb.September 13, 2025 — 7.01pm