Philippines’ Duterte on way to face charges at ICC
Ex-Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte is set to arrive in the Netherlands within hours to face the International Criminal Court over his brutal "war on drugs".
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Climate 200-backed candidates edging out incumbents
Momentum is building for Climate 200-backed independents as they claw away at major party margins and have a strong chance of being elected at the federal poll.
Native title ruling paves way for $700m in compensation
The High Court has dismissed a commonwealth appeal over a landmark native title decision, paving the way for millions in compensation for traditional owners.
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PM accused of leaving Jews guessing on bomb terror hoax
The prime minister and opposition leader have traded barbs over when they knew an explosives-laden caravan was a hoax and not an anti-Semitic terror plot.
Labor edges ahead of coalition in Roy Morgan poll
Support for federal Labor has risen in four states and helped it edge ahead of the coalition, a Roy Morgan poll indicates.
Bombs hamper rescue of hostages on Pakistan train
Militants with explosive vests are sitting among dozens of passengers taken hostage on a train in Pakistan, sources say, complicating rescue efforts.
Leading economists call out coalition’s inflation claim
As the economy looks set to be front and centre in the election campaign, one of the coalition's leading inflation claims has been called "a joke" by experts.
Philippines’ Duterte arrested over ‘drug war’ killings
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested for crimes against humanity over his role in overseeing his government's bloody "war on drugs".
Consumer confidence surges on back of interest rate cut
Australia's economic outlook is looking rosier as inflation continues to fall and following the first decline in interest rates in more than four years.
COVID response failed human rights amid fresh warning
Health experts have warned Australia is less prepared for the next pandemic as a report details instances of governments ignoring human rights during COVID-19.
Syria’s president signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF
Syria's government says a new deal with Kurdish-led authorities to integrate their forces represents a "real opportunity to build a new Syria".
US and Ukraine meet after major drone attack on Russia
Ukrainian and US officials are meeting for crunch talks on ending the war with Russia, hours after Kyiv's forces launched massive drone attack on Moscow.
Innovation urged to hurdle green superpower roadblocks
Australia has largely embraced the renewable energy superpower vision, but its key architect fears the transition to green power is falling short.
‘Rock bottom’: Nats leader despairs at state poll loss
The Liberals and Nationals should view an election wipe out like a drug addict hitting rock bottom and realise they need to change, a party leader says.
Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada’s PM
Former central banker Mark Carney has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump after winning the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister.
US to assess Ukraine’s peace stance in Saudi meeting
Donald Trump has suggested the pause on sharing US military intelligence with Ukraine will be lifted, ahead of talks it's hoped will map out a path to peace.
US Secret Service shoots ‘armed’ man near White House
A man is in hospital after being shot by the US Secret Service near the White House after a confrontation with law enforcement, officials say.
Labor vows to fight hard after massive WA election win
Federal Labor is eyeing off more seats in Western Australia and has pledged to fight hard to win them after Premier Roger Cook secured a landslide victory.
‘Clear mandate’ as WA Labor secures emphatic third win
Upbeat but weary after leading Labor to a third term in WA, Premier Roger Cook has reflected on his emphatic victory and the upcoming federal election.
Labor set for budget boost thanks to higher tax take
Australia's bottom line will be $11 billion better off, if the government releases a budget before the election, a leading economist predicts.
Cops failed to act above the line with data, phone taps
A scathing ombudsman's review of police surveillance powers found state forces lacking in how they secretly accessed telecommunications data.
Labor gain third term as Libs fall flat at poll
Premier Roger Cook will govern in his own right after leading Labor to a third term, with the Liberals failing to make a significant dent in its vote.
Trump says he sent letter to Iran leaders seeking talks
US President Donald Trump says he has sent a letter to the Iranian government detailing that he hopes to negotiate with its authorities.
Cyclone blows PM’s April 12 election plan off course
The prime minister has cut speculation he could call an election by Monday, saying this is not the time for politics as a cyclone nears.
Political truth laws get tick, AI threat to poll pruned
Labor is being criticised for being hypocritical over truth in political advertising laws, after supporting the action despite icing progress on the reform.
Trump delays more tariffs amid US economic uncertainty
Donald Trump has postponed tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a trade war.
Federal Labor scores first poll win in eight months
Labor's popularity has finally rebounded, albeit narrowly, as the government pulled ahead of the coalition weeks ahead of the election, YouGov polling shows.
Western Australian ALP eyes win, but may shed 11 seats
Despite two polls predicting WA Labor will win a third term in office, Premier Roger Cook says he's not taking victory for granted and the party remains humble.
Home approvals rise as Australia’s economy turns corner
Promising housing data and a return to growth in real household incomes augur well for the Australian economy in 2025.
Trump gives automakers short exemption from new tariffs
President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for US automakers.
Thousands urged to evacuate ahead of five days of rain
Residents in areas previously devastated by record floods are anxious as a tropical cyclone approaches, with thousands losing power as others are told to flee.