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The UK is sending military support to Saudi Arabia as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launch repeated attacks on the kingdom.
The UK is sending military support to Saudi Arabia as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launch repeated attacks on the kingdom.
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Elon Musk "capped the speeds at which Ukrainian hardware could stay connected to the satellite-based network," the Wall Street Journal reported.
Police arrested 55 people while clearing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto.
<p>AFP commissioner says MPs are generally concerned about growing volume of abuse and intimidation</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/oct/21/helen-haines-independent-mp-alleged-attack-wangaratta-vigils-court-ntwnfb">Follow our live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>The head of the Australian federal police has condemned a “febrile” political environment that has seen one person charged every week over the alleged threatening of MPs, as Victoria announces new steps to protect politicians.</p><p>But the AFP and Victoria police insist they had no intelligence to suggest 43-year-old Brendan Nugent would go on to allegedly drive a Toyota LandCruiser <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/20/helen-haines-alleged-attacker-brendan-nugent-charged-ntwnfb">into the independent MP Helen Haines</a> in a targeted attack.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/21/no-bail-brendan-nugent-helen-haines-police-chief-warning-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>
<p>Ghanda and Windsor Smith are among lowest-rated in Baptist World Aid ethical fashion report based on metrics such as wages and sustainability</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Online fast-fashion giant Shein is outperforming many Australian high street retailers on ethical standards, according to an industry review.</p><p>The 11th Baptist World Aid ethical fashion report, <a href="https://baptistworldaid.org.au/ethical-fashion-hub/">released on Tuesday</a>, assessed the ethical practices of 138 Australian and international companies, representing 543 fashion brands.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/oct/21/fast-fashion-giant-shein-outperforms-several-australian-retailers-on-ethics">Continue reading...</a>