France to start evacuations from Niger
After an attack on its embassy and the grounding of commercial flights, France plans to evacuate its citizens from Niger following its seventh military coup.
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Niger coup leaders say France is planning strikes
The French foreign ministry has not confirmed or denied suggestions its forces are planning strikes to free Niger's detained president Mohamed Bazoum.
Victoria 2026 compensation could offset new host costs
The 2026 Commonwealth Games could be held in Australia and any compensation from the Victorian government could go towards offsetting costs for the new host.
Say her name: inquiry reminded of women who have died
A public hearing into missing and murdered First Nations women and children across Australia heard from senior NSW police, public servants and advocates.
Trump says he handed over security tapes
Donald Trump plans to continue his 2024 presidential campaign no matter what but insists there was no wrongdoing in his handling of security tapes.
Apartments, security service hit in Ukraine’s Dnipro
Missile strikes have damaged an apartment complex and a security service building in Ukraine's Dnipro, injuring nine people, according to Ukrainian officials.
US to help Australia build guided missiles by 2025
The United States is "racing" to accelerate Australia's access to priority military weapons and will help the local production of guided missiles.
No silver bullet to improve understanding of consent
Addressing stubbornly high sexual assault rates and low convictions will require more than just law changes, consent advocates and legal experts have warned.
Job boost to stop at-risk young people turning to crime
At-risk young people and those known to police have been given a jobs boost while the opposition claims early intervention is "broken" in Queensland.
Minister backs national overhaul of sexual consent laws
The social services minister says there needs to be stronger sexual consent education and she will work with universities to reduce on-campus assaults.
WA premier plays down by-election swing away from Labor
A by-election swing of more than 20 per cent away from Labor has been hailed as a solid result by WA Premier Roger Cook.
Cooking with gas no more as Victoria heads for net zero
Gas cooking and heating will be a thing of the past in Victorian new-builds from 2024, as part of the state's plan to reach net zero by 2045.
Sinking retail trade bolsters case for cash rate pause
A sharp drop off in retail sales and weakening inflation could keep the Reserve Bank on the sidelines at the next board meeting.
Minns ‘concerned’ about rise in Metricon complaints
Premier Chris Minns says he is worried about an increase in complaints about major residential builder Metricon and has backed the watchdog to act.
Gillard’s ex Tim Mathieson to admit to sexual assault
Australia's former 'first bloke' Tim Mathieson will plead guilty to committing a sexual assault before his split with Julia Gillard became public.
‘Critical moment’ for Australia in ore-some energy race
Demand for iron ore and coal may ebb but critical minerals can provide for future generations, unless labour laws and investor uncertainty mess it up, BHP says.
Hospital’s backlog of radiology images ‘unacceptable’
A Gold Coast hospital is working to clear a backlog of 54,000 radiology images that will take months to clear amid concerns the delays may put patients at risk.
Senator clears up position on reporting rapes to police
Former Liberal minister Linda Reynolds has clarified her stance on potential law changes that could impact a rape survivor's decision to make a police report.
Niger coup supporters set fire to ruling party HQ
Police have used tear gas to disperse supporters of a coup in Niger after some protesters ransacked the headquarters of the ruling political party.
US bond watertight as PM hoses down cracks in subs deal
Anthony Albanese has watered down concerns cracks may emerge in the AUKUS partnership as a group of US Republicans criticise the deal in Congress.
PM throws down gauntlet on stalled social housing fund
The federal government's signature housing fund will be reintroduced to parliament, setting up a possible trigger for an early election.
Pacific a major focus at Australian military exercises
More than 30,000 military personnel from several nations are war gaming in Australia, with a focus on co-operation in the Indo-Pacific.
Assange supporters call for release ahead of US talks
Australian ministers have been urged to raise the case of Julian Assange when they meet their US counterparts for annual talks.
Trump ‘asked staffer to delete Mar-a-Lago footage’
Donald Trump is facing accusations that he and aides asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate in a bid to block investigators.
Call to combat costs with solar-powered social housing
As homeowners fuel a rooftop solar power surge, states are being urged to improve access for renters, including those in social housing.
Julia Gillard’s ex-partner to admit to sexual assault
Australia's former 'first bloke' Tim Mathieson will plead guilty to a sexual assault charge as he faced a Melbourne court.
Hiking coal tax likely won’t lift power bills, NSW says
NSW is considering lifting the tax it charges on mined coal but has pointed to advice that any increase will have a negligible effect on power prices.
South Korea wins multi-billion-dollar defence contract
South Korean company Hanwha Defence has won a multi-billion dollar contract to build infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.
Smaller businesses hit hard by waning economy
Smaller businesses are bearing the brunt of the deteriorating economy, with conditions looking less optimistic for firms with fewer employees.
Rooftop solar surge eases wholesale electricity prices
Rooftop solar is reducing wholesale electricity prices but the market operator warns more transmission is needed to keep the lights on in a post-coal system.
Warnings about spying, hacking threat from Chinese AI
Australia needs to properly assess and regulate artificial intelligence to stop authoritarian nations using it to undermine national security, a report says.