Text messages revealed that Kelvin Morton, the general manager of One Nation, called David Farley an “asshole” days before Farley’s election win in Farrer. Morton’s messages showed internal conflicts over Farley’s loyalties and candidate choice, while the party defended Farley and criticized the leak of the messages.
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Kelvin Morton, One Nation’s general manager, called David Farley an “asshole” in private text messages before the Farrer byelection.
David Farley won the Farrer byelection for One Nation in May.
Morton criticized Farley for previously supporting the Labor party, which Farley had not declared.
One Nation defended Farley as a "dedicated MP" and said the messages do not represent the party’s views.
Morton joined One Nation in February to improve candidate vetting and party organization.
Morton clashed with party staff and volunteers in Brisbane, leading to the suspension of a branch coordinator.
The Brisbane branch committee stopped volunteering in protest over Morton’s management decisions.
Morton responded by intervening in the branch’s management and accepting the committee’s resignation.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned to run for prime minister in early parliamentary elections on October 25. This election comes after nearly two years of large student-led protests demanding change following a deadly railway station accident in Novi Sad.
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Aleksandar Vucic has been a dominant political figure in Serbia since 2014, serving as president or prime minister.
He cannot run for a third presidential term, so he is seeking the prime minister’s position instead.
Ana Brnabic, a close ally, will temporarily serve as acting president until a new president is elected.
Protests began after a concrete canopy collapse killed 16 people in Novi Sad in November 2024, leading to widespread demands for government accountability.
The student movement, called “Students Win,” is contesting the election with support from opposition parties, including the Democratic Party.
Their platform focuses on fighting corruption, political interference, and improving transparency in public funds.
Some polls suggest the student-backed coalition could challenge Vucic’s Serbian Progressive Party, though accuracy of polling is uncertain.
The election is closely watched in the Western Balkans because Serbia’s political direction affects the whole region.
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Israel has taken away the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats working in Ramallah. This action responds to the Dutch government banning imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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Israel revoked diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah.
The Dutch government banned imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank starting September 22.
Israel said Dutch diplomats in Ramallah must give back their Israeli diplomatic documents within seven days.
Israel told the Netherlands to carry out its work with Palestinians from Palestinian territory, not Israeli territory.
Israel previously removed the Dutch delegation from the International Support Center for Gaza after Dutch sanctions.
Other countries like the UK, France, and Canada have also imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements.
Netherlands-Israel trade was about $4.8 billion last year.
The Netherlands is a key entry point for goods going from Israel to the rest of Europe and accounts for a large share of agricultural exports from Israeli settlements to the EU.
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The TV show "Face the Nation" featured an interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recorded before President Donald Trump rejected a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The program also included discussions with Republican Senator John Kennedy and Democratic Representative Jim Himes ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
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"Face the Nation" aired an interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
The interview was recorded before President Trump said no to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway important for global oil transport.
President Trump rejected a plan related to this waterway.
Republican Senator John Kennedy appeared on the show.
Democratic Representative Jim Himes was also a guest.
The guests discussed topics related to the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump rejected a ceasefire proposal from Iranian officials. According to Waltz, Iran wanted all their demands met immediately, including relief from many economic sanctions.
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Mike Waltz is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Iranian officials proposed a ceasefire.
President Donald Trump did not accept the proposal.
Iran wanted "everything up front," meaning all their demands before agreeing.
One main demand was relief from many economic sanctions.
These sanctions were part of a U.S. operation called "Economic Fury."
The rejection happened during ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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The Orange Order, a Protestant group, won legal permission to hold a parade through a mostly Catholic and nationalist area in Portadown, Northern Ireland, for the first time in nearly 30 years. This has reignited long-standing tensions between unionists and nationalists and threatens the fragile power-sharing government at Stormont.
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The Orange Order wants to march on a route, including Garvaghy Road, that has been blocked for about 30 years.
The area for the parade is mostly inhabited by Catholic nationalists who oppose the march, seeing it as a display of dominance.
The parade was banned in 1998 and blocked more than 1,000 times since then.
A recent legal challenge succeeded on procedural grounds, allowing a smaller parade to proceed with 35 marchers instead of 400.
Sinn Féin supports the nationalist residents who oppose the parade.
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) supports the Orange Order and the parade.
The dispute risks causing political instability in Northern Ireland’s devolved government.
The issue highlights ongoing divisions and tensions despite the peace process that began decades ago.
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British celebrities and creative professionals successfully pressured the UK government to stop plans that would have allowed AI companies to use copyrighted work without paying. Their campaign gained public support and used creative tactics to raise awareness, serving as a warning to the Australian government against similar copyright changes.
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The UK government planned to ease copyright rules, letting AI companies use protected work without permission.
Famous artists like Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney led public protests against the plan.
Public polls showed 70% of UK adults supported paying royalties to copyright owners.
Beeban Kidron, a UK lawmaker and director, helped organize the political and celebrity campaign.
Creatives used innovative stunts, like a silent music album and an empty book, to highlight the issue.
The campaign convinced the UK government to reverse its plan on copyright reform.
Experts warn Australia’s government to avoid a similar mistake with its copyright laws.
The UK Labour government was surprised by strong opposition from creative industries, causing a change in policy.
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Heavy rains have caused flooding in Bangkok, Thailand, forcing thousands of people to leave their homes and stay in temporary shelters. The government declared Bangkok a disaster zone, and at least eight people have died in the past 10 days due to the floods.
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Bangkok is experiencing floods due to heavy rains.
Thousands of people have been evacuated to temporary shelters.
The government has officially declared Bangkok a disaster zone.
Flooding affects several low-lying areas of the city.
At least eight people have died over the last 10 days.
Rain is beginning to ease but flooding still continues in many areas.
The floods have caused widespread disruption to daily life.
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A new exhibition in Britain shows that the country knew about the Holocaust while it was happening, not just after the war ended. The exhibit uses newspapers, broadcasts, archives, and testimonies to explain how information about Nazi killings reached Britain early on and how the government and public responded.
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The exhibition will tour Britain and is part of a planned permanent Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in London.
Research shows that British newspapers like The Manchester Guardian reported on the Holocaust as early as 1942.
Information about Nazi death camps was smuggled from Poland to the London-based Polish government-in-exile.
Britain’s government focused on winning the war as the main way to stop the Holocaust.
Public opinion in Britain was a mix of sympathy for Jewish victims and antisemitic attitudes at the same time.
British immigration laws in the 1930s were strict, partly due to antisemitism, but some restrictions were relaxed after 1938 to allow Jewish children into the country.
British organizations and individuals, including MPs and Quakers, worked to support Jewish refugees during the war.
Historical government reports monitored antisemitism among the British public during the war.
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President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling it unacceptable. Iran is waiting for a clear answer from the U.S. through mediators, while Trump says Iran needs a deal because it is losing badly.
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Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil trade.
President Trump rejected this proposal immediately, labeling it unacceptable.
Tehran says it is still waiting for a clear and final response from Washington.
The U.S. response is expected to come through mediators between the two countries.
Trump believes Iran is under pressure and needs to make a deal.
Experts were invited to discuss whether Trump’s rejection is a tactic to get more concessions from Iran.
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Israeli military checkpoints and road closures have caused significant delays for Palestinians in the West Bank. For example, a trip that normally takes 45 minutes took five hours because of these restrictions near Ramallah.
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Israeli forces have closed roads and set up checkpoints in the West Bank.
These closures affect Palestinian daily life and travel.
Travel times that are usually short can become very long.
The city of Ramallah is an area where many roads have been shut.
Palestinians face repeated delays when moving between locations.
Such restrictions are part of the ongoing Israeli military control in the West Bank.
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The article shares a short video showing the peaceful morning at Lake Poinsett in South Dakota. It captures the natural beauty of the lake as a new day starts.
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The video features Lake Poinsett in South Dakota.
It was filmed early in the morning.
The scene highlights nature and calmness.
Kevin Kjergaard is the videographer.
The video is available on the CBS News app and website.
The article focuses on a nature moment, not a news event.
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This article highlights new movies and music coming out in fall 2026. It features films from various genres and new albums by well-known artists.
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The movie "Misty Green," directed by Chris Rock, opens on October 9 and stars Rosalind Eleazar.
The documentary "Musk," directed by Alex Gibney, explores Elon Musk's career and releases October 9 in New York and Los Angeles before going nationwide.
"Wild Horse Nine," a dark comedy about a 1973 Chilean coup, opens November 6 and stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell.
"The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth," starring Brad Pitt, will open in IMAX on November 25 and stream on Netflix starting December 23.
The sixth "Hunger Games" film, "Sunrise on the Reaping," releases November 20 and includes a star-studded cast.
Victoria Monét, Wynonna Judd, Troye Sivan, Remi Wolf, and Danielle Ponder are all releasing new music albums in early October 2026.
The article includes video links to official trailers and music videos.
These entertainment releases cover a mix of films, TV, music, and stage performances coming in the next few months.
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El Niño, a weather pattern that influences global climate, is currently active and getting stronger. Scientists expect it to continue through fall, winter, and into spring 2027.
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El Niño is a climate event involving warmer ocean waters in the Pacific Ocean.
It affects weather worldwide, including changes in rainfall and temperature.
Current climate models show a 99% to 100% chance El Niño will last for six months or more.
The event is expected to continue through the coming fall, winter, and spring.
El Niño can impact agriculture, water supply, and natural disaster risks globally.
This long-lasting El Niño could influence weather patterns for several seasons.
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A court in Belfast allowed a Protestant group called the Orange Order to march through a mainly Catholic area in Northern Ireland for the first time in nearly 30 years. This decision led to about 2,000 protesters blocking the march route, raising tensions in the region. The UK Prime Minister called for calm to prevent a return to past violence.
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The Orange Order is a Protestant group that holds parades in Northern Ireland.
The march was approved by the High Court in Belfast.
This is the first time in almost 30 years the parade is allowed to pass through this Catholic area.
About 2,000 people protested by blocking the parade route.
The area was a conflict zone before the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which largely ended violence known as the Troubles.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham asked people to stay calm and avoid violence.
The parade is seen as controversial due to historical religious and political tensions.
The situation highlights ongoing divisions between Protestant and Catholic communities in Northern Ireland.
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Five men were arrested near a U.K. air base used by the U.S. Air Force on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses. Police responded to reports of suspicious vehicles heading toward the base and set up roadblocks while conducting the arrests.
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Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England.
The air base is used by the U.S. Air Force, including the 501st Combat Support Wing and the 420th Air Base Squadron.
Police received a call around 12:45 a.m. about three suspicious vehicles traveling toward the base.
Armed officers arrested the men on suspicion of crimes related to explosives.
The men were also arrested for preparing a terrorist act, as stated under the U.K. Terrorism Act.
Police declared a major incident and set up roadblocks overnight in response.
The arrests took place in the Whelford area near the air base.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details yet.
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In Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 women have been killed in just two months, with some victims showing signs of sexual assault. Police suspect a serial killer and have offered a reward for information, raising national concern about violence against women.
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Eleven women were killed in Johannesburg within two months.
Most victims were in their 20s and 30s.
Some victims were found partially undressed and showed signs of sexual assault.
Authorities fear a serial killer might be responsible.
Police offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
South Africa has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence worldwide.
The killings have caused widespread concern across the country.
Amnesty International South Africa is involved in raising awareness about the issue.
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Villagers near RAF Fairford were evacuated early Sunday after police found suspicious vans and arrested several men for explosives offenses. The area around the base, used by the US Air Force for missions related to the conflict with Iran, has seen increased security and police presence in recent weeks.
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RAF Fairford is used by the US Air Force for attacks related to the conflict with Iran.
Security around the base has been increased with heavy vehicles and concrete barriers at gates.
Around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, residents noticed three suspicious vans parked in the nearby village of Whelford.
Police knocked on doors and ordered residents to evacuate due to a major incident.
Several men were arrested for explosives offenses connected to the vans.
Emergency response included about 30 vehicles, bomb squad, army, and counter-terrorism police.
Evacuated residents were taken to a leisure center and were unsure when they could return home.
The nearby runway supports heavy bombers capable of carrying large bombs used in attacks on Iran.
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Police arrested protesters from Palestine Action in Liverpool near the site of the Labour Party conference. The protesters were demonstrating against the UK government labeling Palestine Action as a terrorist group and said they were defending free speech.
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Protesters from Palestine Action held a demonstration in Liverpool.
The event took place near where the Labour Party conference was being held.
Police arrested some of the protesters during the demonstration.
The protesters oppose the UK government’s decision to call Palestine Action a terrorist organization.
They say their protest is about defending free speech rights.
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