Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance 21. September 2026 (09:35) The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.(BBC News)
Teen complainant withdrawn from Alan Jones trial bringing number of alleged victims to five 21. September 2026 (08:30) Court also hears from four people who say they didn’t witness alleged offence against another complainantFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of Alan Jones’s accusers has had his allegation withdrawn by prosecutors, with one charge of indecent assault against a 17-year-old boy dramatically dropped from the former broadcaster’s trial.The allegation, brought by a complainant pseudonymised as F, was withdrawn by the prosecution in a Sydney court on Monday afternoon. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Oh shit’: Labor councillor who attended 2021 Liberal fundraiser was worried about potential Icac inquiry, Icac hears 21. September 2026 (08:08) Texts reveal Sharangan Maheswaran had ‘an explanation ready’ but was worried about picture taken with premier prompted by ‘dumb’ Christian EllisFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastA Labor councillor feared his presence at a Liberal fundraiser attended by Dominic Perrottet would result in him being forced to give evidence to the New South Wales anti-corruption commission, the watchdog has heard.The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) heard on Monday that after an incendiary speech by a NSW MP, which led to allegations being referred to the watchdog, Sharangan Maheswaran wrote “Oh shit, did he touch on me?” and asked for “that invoice for the Dom lunch fixed up”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
