# Latest News | Breaking News,Top Stories The Epoch Times is an independent voice in print and on the web. We report news responsibly and truthfully so that readers can improve their own lives and increase their understanding and respect for their neighbors next door and around the globe. Page: Feed: --- ## [‘It Will Follow the Money’: Carroll Unveils Big Build Royal Commission](https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/it-will-follow-the-money-carroll-unveils-big-build-royal-commission-6077343) _2026-08-20 · Monica O’Shea_ Commissioner Chris Kourakis will decide who is called to give evidence, including former premiers Jacinta Allan and Daniel Andrews. ## [San Diego County Votes to End Firearm Training Contracts With Federal Immigration Agents](https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/san-diego-county-votes-to-end-firearm-training-contracts-with-federal-immigration-agents-6077021) _2026-08-19 · Savannah Hulsey Pointer_ Customs and Border Protection warns the decision could reduce staffing and increase wait times at ports of entry across the county. ## [Israeli Military Launches Criminal Probes Into Civilian Killings in Gaza](https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/israeli-military-launches-criminal-probes-into-civilian-killings-in-gaza-6076988) _2026-08-19 · Timothy Frudd_ The Israel Defense Forces said it had completed reviews of 150 incidents involving troop conduct in Gaza. ## [IRS Proposes Rules to Stop Illegal Immigrants From Getting Refundable Tax Credits](https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/irs-proposes-rules-to-stop-illegal-immigrants-from-getting-refundable-tax-credits-6076940) _2026-08-19 · Timothy Frudd_ The regulations would clarify eligibility requirements for child, adoption, earned income, and American opportunity tax credits. ## [NSW Premier Backs One Nation Push to Cut Tobacco Tax by 75 Percent](https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/nsw-premier-backs-one-nation-push-to-cut-tobacco-tax-by-75-percent-6076871) _2026-08-19 · Monica O’Shea_ 'I’ve been calling for the same thing for about a year,' said NSW Premier Chris Minns. ## [US Charges 17 Iranians in Alleged IRGC-Backed Cyber Theft Campaign](https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/us-charges-17-iranians-in-alleged-irgc-backed-cyber-theft-campaign-6076642) _2026-08-19 · Savannah Hulsey Pointer_ The defendants allegedly stole more than 31 terabytes of data and intellectual property from agencies and institutions worldwide. ## [USS Benfold Lost Power for Days in South China Sea](https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/uss-benfold-lost-power-for-days-in-south-china-sea-6076658) _2026-08-19 · Timothy Frudd_ An engineering failure caused disruptions to the guided-missile destroyer's potable water, air conditioning, galley services, and toilets. ## [Disney Sues FCC to Block Early Review of ABC Station Licenses](https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/disney-sues-fcc-to-block-early-review-of-abc-station-licenses-6076567) _2026-08-18 · Savannah Hulsey Pointer_ The agency says the review will determine whether eight ABC-owned stations have operated in the public interest. ## [No Peace Talks Taking Place With Iran, Trump Says](https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/no-peace-talks-taking-place-with-iran-trump-says-6076459) _2026-08-18 · Timothy Frudd_ Trump said the U.S. naval blockade remained in effect and the Strait of Hormuz remained open. ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WcPngcHHLyWk) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [CSL Reports $2.6 Billion Net Loss Amid Restructuring, Lower US Flu Vaccination Rates](https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/csl-reports-us2-6-billion-net-loss-amid-restructuring-and-lower-us-flu-vaccination-rates-6076349) _2026-08-18 · Monica O’Shea_ The company reported revenue of US$15.8 billion for 2025-26; however, one-off restructuring costs and impairments resulted in a net loss of US$2.6 billion.