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Jul 7, 2026 - World

Couple ‘devastated’ after DNA tests for children’s British citizenship showed no biological connection to themA British-based couple who had twins through an overseas surrogacy agency later discovered they had no biological connection to the children after the agency mistakenly used donor sperm.The couple, referred to as PP and QQ in court documents, were “devastated” after making the discovery via DNA tests while applying for British citizenship for the children. Continue reading...

Jul 7, 2026 - World

A summary of a proposed "Libya Reunification Plan" showed it would set out a 36-month transitional power-sharing arrangement under a body called the Government of National Consensus and Presidential Council.

Jul 7, 2026 - World

A minute’s silence will also be held before Richmond Tigers and Melbourne Demons match to mourn 27-year-old Nathan FitzgeraldGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEvery AFL club will don black armbands at their weekend matches in honour of a Melbourne teacher who died after a horror head clash during a football game.Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, was taken to the Royal Melbourne hospital after he fell to the ground and hit his head on a covered cricket pitch during an Australian rules football game in Lalor in Melbourne’s north on Saturday. Continue reading...

Jul 7, 2026 - World

Musk's fortune dropped below the trillion-dollar mark once again, fluctuating around $992-$997 billion depending on the wealth tracker.

Jul 7, 2026 - World

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRichard Marles said he doubted China tested the long-range weapon yesterday in response to Anthony Albanese being in the Pacific to sign a new defence alliance with Fiji but said Australia remained deeply concerned by the development. He told ABC News:At the end of the day, what we’re seeing here is a long-range missile test from China, which China itself has said is nuclear-capable … This is China demonstrating a much greater range in terms of being able to deploy a nuclear weapon.And ultimately what that is, is deeply destabilising.Our fundamental issue in relation to China is that we have seen a very dramatic military buildup by China without that strategic reassurance [to our neighbours].There really isn’t an explanation as to why they are building the capabilities that they are and that is fundamentally destabilising.I think the system is handling the matter as it should … I think it’s appropriate that the legal process takes its course. Continue reading...