Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Israeli militants besiege two Palestinian families in their West Bank homes
Settlers and soldiers cut off water and electricity to homes, and block medical care in campaign of terror
Israeli militants have besieged two Palestinian families in their homes since the weekend, aiming to take over their properties in the West Bank village of Qusra through a campaign of terror.
A group of settlers and soldiers set up a tent outside the home of Yousef Hassan on Sunday afternoon, trapping him inside with his wife and two young daughters.
Continue reading...source https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/12/israeli-militants-besiege-two-palestinian-families-in-their-west-bank-homes
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Judge blocks Trump’s order aimed at using USPS to restrict mail-in voting
Ruling expands on earlier order that prevented implementation in 23 mostly Democratic-led states
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the US Postal Service (USPS) from implementing part of Donald Trump’s executive order that aims to tighten rules for mail-in voting ahead of November midterm elections that will decide control of Congress.
The ruling by US district judge Indira Talwani in Boston in effect expanded on an earlier order she had issued in June that had prevented Trump’s administration from implementing it in 23 mostly Democratic-led states.
Continue reading...source https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/11/judge-blocks-trump-mail-in-voting-usps
Australia politics live: Bragg to outline Coalition plans to heavily cut net migration and shred 96% of house construction code
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‘The Liberals have absolutely lost the plot’ says O’Neil on melon-gate
The regular Wednesday TV sparring match between the housing minister, Clare O’Neil, and shadow attorney general, Michaelia Cash, has spent half the morning debating … you guessed it … melon-gate.
The Liberals have absolutely lost the plot here. They are referring this podcast matter to the Australian federal police. My personal view is that the Australian federal police should be allowed to focus on their job, which is keeping Australians safe and fighting crime for Australians.
This has now gone from embarrassing to extraordinary. A sensitive diplomatic cable from one of our closest allies has ended up in the media, and the AFP should investigate that. But I actually think the hypocrisy from the Labor women like Clare – that is an utter disgrace. You have just defended the grubby, dirty comments of our prime minister.
I don’t think you should bank that at all. Let’s just wait and see, firstly, what Senate Bragg’s saying in his speech – and we haven’t made an announcement about where we’re going to be going into the next election – but our focus is actually about what we need to do to invest in the long-term growth and success of our country.
Continue reading...source https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/12/australia-politics-live-question-time-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-coalition-andrew-bragg-housing-construction-immigration-one-nation-pauline-hanson-gambling-melon-gift-japan-ndis-ntwnfb
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