News Briefs.

Telstra's mobile network experienced significant glitches, disrupting triple-zero calls and other services. The outage, which began yesterday, has left some customers unable to connect to the emergency hotline. Regional train services, also affected by the outage, are slowly resuming operations.…

Russia has banned diesel exports to support its domestic fuel market, which is facing shortages and price spikes due to attacks on refineries. The move comes as Ukraine intensifies its strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. Drivers in Russia are experiencing…

Maine Democrats are seeking a new candidate to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November election. Graham Platner, the initial nominee, has withdrawn from the race. The party has until July 27 to select a replacement. Several contenders have…

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the Maine Senate, has ended his campaign amid a sexual assault allegation. Platner's campaign has been marred by controversy since its inception. The allegation, which surfaced recently, led to increased scrutiny of the candidate.…

UK government plans to review the Personal Independence Payment (Pip) scheme are underway, sparking both opportunities and challenges for Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester. Pip is a benefit for people with disabilities, providing essential financial support. The review may…

Ministers are considering capping pet prescriptions at £21 as part of proposed reforms to the veterinary sector. The move aims to reduce bills for pet owners and increase competition among veterinary practices. A licence requirement for vets and a new…

Telstra has reported a 'secondary issue' following yesterday's network outage, which affected thousands of customers nationwide. The company says technicians are working to resolve the problem. Yesterday's outage was caused by a technical fault at a major exchange in Melbourne.…

The US military has launched fresh strikes on Iran, with Iranian state media reporting explosions in several locations. This development comes hours after US President Donald Trump threatened further military action against Iran at a Nato summit. The strikes are…

A fourth person has been killed by agents from former President Donald Trump's Memphis anticrime taskforce. The shooting occurred at an extended-stay motel. This taskforce was launched in September to combat rising crime rates in the city. Since its inception,…

The US representative to the World Cup, Andrew Giuliani, has defended former President Donald Trump's lobbying of Fifa over a red card given to US player Folarin Balogun. Giuliani claims the actions of referee Raphael Claus were "very, very highly…

The Metropolitan Police are investigating a £37,500 donation to the leadership campaign of UK Conservative MP Robert Jenrick. The donation, made in 2024, is alleged to have originated from a foreign source. The Electoral Commission, the UK's elections watchdog, referred…

Iran is experiencing heightened tensions following the funeral of a high-ranking Ayatollah, which drew massive crowds and widespread mourning. The event has become a focal point for escalating grievances against the US, with protesters denouncing American policies towards Iran. The…

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Texas resident, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The incident occurred while Araujo was on his way to work. His family learned of his death through news reports, sparking outrage and…