Iran’s leader accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests
Donald Trump has been accused of encouraging violent unrest in Iran by the nation's supreme leader, who says the US president is considered a criminal.
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Death toll in Iran protests over 3000: rights group
A massive crackdown appears to have quelled protests that rocked Iran, which a rights group says killed more than 3000 people.
Iran protests appear to abate after deadly crackdown
Iran's security forces seem to have quelled the country's nationwide protests, residents and rights groups says, while fears of a US attack have retreated.
Wait and see: Trump sees Iranian crackdown easing
After warning the US could intervene on behalf of Iranian protesters, President Donald Trump now sees the regime's repression and killings subsiding.
Iran warns of strikes on US bases if attacked
Deaths from Iran's protests have risen to almost 2600 as Tehran warns it will attack US bases if President Donald Trump follows up threats of military action.
Trump urges Iran to keep protesting, ‘help on its way’
More than 2000 people are reported to have been killed in Iran's protests that were sparked by the country's dire economic conditions.
Hundreds killed in Iran protests, UN rights office says
The UN puts the number of Iranian protesters killed by security forces in the hundreds, as its rights chief says "horrific violence" in Iran cannot continue.
Trump weighs tough response to Iran protest crackdown
US President Donald Trump says he is considering options, including military action, against Iran as mass protests pose a major challenge to clerical rule.
Tens of thousands protest over fatal ICE shooting
Demonstrators in Minneapolis have turned out in huge numbers to protest the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good.
Army warning as Iran seeks to quell growing unrest
The Iranian regime is stepping up efforts to stem the nation's biggest protests in years, while Washington says the US supports "the brave people of Iran".
Fatal ICE shooting sets stage for national US protests
Hundreds of "ICE Out" rallies are planned across the US amid growing outrage after an immigration officer shot and killed a woman behind the wheel of her car.
‘Chilling’ protest ban extended over safety concerns
A ban on protests following the Bondi terror attack has been slammed after police extended the measure for another two weeks because of public safety concerns.
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Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela
Venezuelans in Australia are concerned by the US military intervention in the oil-rich nation, as the Albanese government closely monitors the situation.
‘Rioters’ must be put in their place, Iran leader says
Iran's supreme leader has addressed protests sparked by the ailing economy, insisting "rioters must be put in their place" as the death toll rises to 10.
Trump threatens Iran as protests continue for sixth day
Protests across Iran have continued with demonstrations chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic.
Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests
President Donald Trump is threatening to intervene if Iran violently suppresses protesters, leading to a Tehran official warning of Mideast "chaos" if he does.
Slogans and imagery targeted in clamp down on protests
A tough-talking premier intent on stopping violence after the Bondi massacre says protests are to blame for volatility as his Labor credentials are questioned
‘Keep people safe’: guns, rallies reined in after Bondi
Guns and protests are in the crosshairs as politicians rush to pass laws before Christmas to ensure public safety in response to the Bondi Beach massacre.
Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob
Fresh from a parliamentary sitting ban for donning a burqa, Queensland senator Pauline Hanson has flown to Melbourne to ramp up her anti-immigration rhetoric.
Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers
False claims about "out-of-control" immigration have been disputed by experts as police surround protests and counter-rallies in Australia's biggest city.
Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump’s absence
Protesters have forced their way into COP30 while California Governor Gavin Newsom has hit out at the Trump administration for failing to send representation.
‘Animals’: neo-Nazi stunt condemned as response divides
A gathering of neo-Nazi supporters outside a state parliament has been roundly slammed as offensive, while politicians grapple with the best response.
Anger after neo-Nazi rally allowed outside parliament
A review is under way after police permitted a gathering of neo-Nazi supporters outside a state parliament, which has triggered anger from Jewish leaders.
Tanzania’s Hassan wins election marred by violence
Samia Suluhu Hassan has been re-elected Tanzania's president with 98 per cent of the vote in an election that was rocked by days of violent protests.
Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges
Protesters have disrupted a meeting held by one of Australia's largest coal mining companies but bigger challenges could come from global price fluctuations.
Ugly protest scenes spark pleas to ensure city safety
Tourism operators and businesses are demanding action to ensure locals and out-of-towners are not put off travelling to a major capital.
Violent protest clashes cast safety cloud over city
Safety on the streets of a major city has been brought into question by protesters pelting police with rocks and bottles filled with broken glass.
Police cop rocks, bottles as migration protesters clash
Victoria Police officers used flashbangs, pepper spray and rubber bullets to try and control crowds after a protest in Melbourne's CBD turned ugly.
Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests bring street party vibe
Demonstrations against Donald Trump attracted huge crowds across the US as the "No Kings" movement protested against what it sees as his authoritarian policies.
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Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’
A court decision to toss out police powers to move on protesters could have wide-ranging implications for anti-protest laws around the nation.
AFP investigates ‘burn down Parliament House’ remarks
Senator Lidia Thorpe is being investigated by Australian Federal Police after saying she's prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians.