Reformist, hardliner to contest run-off Iran election
Iran will hold a run-off presidential election on July 5 after neither of the top candidates secured more than 50 per cent of votes.
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PM takes aim at ‘arrogant’ social media giants
Social media giants have been criticised by the prime minister after a Meta executive told a parliamentary inquiry their platforms hadn't harmed children.
Farage criticises racist remarks by Reform UK worker
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he feels hurt and angry about racist comments made by a canvasser for the Reform UK party.
Biden vows to ‘get back up’, debate TV audience dips
"When you get knocked down, you get back up," US President Joe Biden has said after a debate performance against Donald Trump criticised by some Democrats.
French minister warns of unrest after elections
Police may need to deal with unrest in France following parliamentary elections, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says.
MPs cautious as threats and abuse rise over war in Gaza
A rise in death threats, abuse and office attacks have parliamentarians and authorities on higher alert for danger as the Gaza war frays community cohesion.
Payman might cross the floor again despite party rebuke
Labor senator Fatima Payman has been iced out of a partyroom meeting as punishment for crossing the floor but remains unapologetic about her actions.
Farage ‘let down’ by campaigners as UK election looms
Nigel Farage says he has been let down after Reform UK campaigners were recorded making racist and homophobic remarks a week out from the general election.
Democrats in damage control after Biden’s shaky debate
A stumbling effort by President Joe Biden in the first US election debate has renewed worries among some Democrats about his chances against Donald Trump.
Record funding boost for Australia’s Olympic hopefuls
Olympic and Paralympic athletes will share in $283 million of additional funding as Australia lifts its ambitions ahead of the 2032 Games in Brisbane.
Any power cost reductions must flow to households: ACCC
Aussies are using less power and producing more rooftop solar to cope with energy costs, the consumer watchdog finds, urging retailers to share cost reductions.
New normal for Assange as spotlight shifts to next move
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange must learn to navigate ordinary life after 14 years spent with a target on his back, prompting questions about his next moves.
‘Not open to negotiation’: New homes face delays
Australia's housing minister has not said whether she believes having a home should be a human right, as a political gridlock delays building new homes.
Biden and Trump to face off in presidential debate
US President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald Trump each have vulnerabilities that mean they have little room for error in their first election debate.
Ministers back benching senator for pro-Palestine vote
Senior ministers have defended Anthony Albanese's decision to temporarily bench a Labor senator for supporting a pro-Palestine motion by crossing the floor.
Minister blasts power plant advice after explosion
Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says he had been given incorrect maintenance advice by operators of a power plant after a catastrophic explosion.
Outbreak spreads with bird flu confirmed at 11th farm
A Canberra facility is the 11th property nationally that has been affected by a bird flu outbreak, as Woolworths imposes egg limits on some customers.
World-first laws curtailing vape sales pass parliament
Vapes will only be able to be sold over the counter at pharmacies under world-leading reforms passed by federal parliament.
Digital systems dethrone cash as dominant payment type
Online payments have surged in the past year to overtake the rate of cash withdrawals at ATMs, research shows.
Bolivian police arrest general after coup attempt
Bolivia's president has urged his people to rise up to defend democracy as police arrested a military general who led an "attempted coup d'etat".
Industrial-scale change gives energy to small producers
Less obvious sources of greenhouse gases - including wine and pet food producers - have been awarded grants to lead the way in reducing industrial emissions.
When the Geiger counter beeps, here’s what happens next
Firefighters say no-one has asked them about the coalition's nuclear power plan but fear they could pay with their lives in the event of a disaster.
Nuclear push would drag out energy transition, PM warns
Anthony Albanese will use a major economic speech to hit out at opposition nuclear plans, saying they risk stalling progress on meeting net-zero targets.
Rudd praises PM’s persistence to bring Assange home
Senior representations to America over years were crucial in bringing Julian Assange home, ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd says.
Kenyan president withdraws tax rise plan after protests
Kenyan President William Ruto has told the public "I concede," in a speech where he said he will scrap plans to raise various taxes, following deadly unrest.
Assange to land in Australia for first time since jail
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to arrive in Australia after clearing his last legal obstacle and securing his freedom.
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Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan
Renewable energy and more gas is the cheapest way to power a net-zero economy, with electricity demand tipped to double by 2050 as homes and cars go electric.
Vilification concern as senator iced for Palestine vote
The prime minister requested Fatima Payman temporarily sit out of Labor's caucus after she defied the party position and supported a pro-Palestine motion.
How a mother’s death from tsunami birthed an activist
Listening to local elders after a tsunami in Samoa killed her mother, Steph Hodgins-May went from environmental lawyer to senator to fight for climate justice.
UK Conservatives support falls after betting scandal
The polls were already bleak for Britain's ruling Conservatives and now a betting scandal is pushing their support even lower just days before the election.
Australia to aid Solomons police, seeks to block China
Australia will work with the Solomon Islands to double police force numbers under a staged plan to ensure security and stability in the Pacific nation.