Trump revokes security clearances for Harris, Clinton
Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of former political opponents Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, among others.
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Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor pending trial
In a ruling likely to stoke tension after four days of protests, a Turkish court has jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu pending trial on corruption charges.
Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza
Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel has been killed in an Israeli air strike on his tent shelter in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Palestinian media says.
‘Hip pocket help’ on its way in pre-election sweetener
Australians will receive more energy bill relief in the federal budget but the Liberals argue it's only needed because Labor has allowed costs to blow out.
Climate fight here and now, and linked to living costs
Fighting misinformation and communicating the link between cost of living and back-to-back weather disasters are key priorities for climate advocates.
Public service jobs on line as poll battlelines form
The coalition has doubled down on plans to axe public service jobs if elected as the prime minister goes into bat for Australians working from home.
Budget week to bring inflation, cost-of-living news
The Albanese government will look to further ease cost-of-living pressures without adding to inflation when it delivers its fourth budget.
Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial
Hundreds of thousands of opposition supporters rallied in Istanbul to protest the arrest of the mayor, a key rival to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Consultants in firing line amid public servant stoush
The coalition wants to slash public servant numbers but Labor says the alternative is costly consultants, as both sides lavish voters with cost-of-living help.
Labor ‘unashamed’ in pitch for cost of living vote
The federal budget will deliver help for working people, Anthony Albanese declares, as Labor tries to draw the opposition into revealing its hand.
Carney calls snap vote, says Trump has sights on Canada
Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap election asking for a mandate to tackle US President Donald Trump who he says wants to "own" Canada.
‘Nation-building’ deal as public schools fully funded
Every Australian student will receive a fully funded public education after the Commonwealth brokered a deal with a final holdout state.
South Korean court reinstates impeached PM as president
South Korea's Constitutional Court has overturned parliament's impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and reinstated him as acting president.
Nervous swimmers tread water ahead of Games pool reveal
An anxious wait for peak sporting bodies will finally end when the 2032 Olympic venue plan is revealed, more than four years after Brisbane was named host city.
‘Up against the clock’: time ticking for Brisbane 2032
The flag has dropped on the race to the 2032 Games with a venue plan unveiled but organisers are "up against the clock" to finish construction, an expert says.
‘Optimism’ in budget as Australia seen turning a corner
The cost of living will be centre stage in the government's budget as many continue to do it tough, but a cabinet minister says there is reason to have hope.
Budging Labor incumbents huge task even for Muslim Vote
Support of Muslim political groups won't be enough to get independents over the line against entrenched senior Labor figures without a Liberal preference deal.
Tariffs on cars, aluminium, pharmaceuticals soon: Trump
Tariffs on vehicles, aluminium and pharmaceuticals will be announced in the near future, US President Donald Trump says.
Erdogan says mayor jailing demos ‘movement of violence’
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has accused protesters of "terrorising" the public as 1133 people were detained during five days of demonstrations.
Ukraine and US to meet after Russia-US ceasefire talks
Talks have advanced on a limited Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, US officials say, as they prepare to continue discussions with Kyiv after meeting with Moscow.
Rental reforms to help keep young staff in pricey homes
The difficulty of businesses finding young labour has been highlighted as tenant-empowering reforms are due to hit Australia's least-affordable housing market.
White House mistakenly shares war plans with journalist
Top US national security officials texted war plans about planned military strikes in Yemen to a group chat that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic.
Move to enshrine eco approval smells fishy, critics say
The federal government has been accused of selling out the environment and undermining democratic rights after pushing controversial laws through parliament.
Food and fibre get millions to fend off Trump tariffs
The federal government has moved to defend Australia's agricultural exports, as the sector prepares to have one of its biggest production years on record.
Taxpayers to get $10 a week cut in pre-election budget
All taxpayers will get two rounds of cuts but only starting from July 2026, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers makes the case for a second Labor term.
Budget fundamentals smashed as storms cloud outlook
Australia's federal budget is forecast to eclipse $1 trillion in debt for the first time in 2025/26, as global challenges threaten the nation's coffers.
Turkey’s opposition leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor
Opposition CHP leader Ozgur Ozel has announced the party's final rally against the jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Zelenskiy calls on US to sanction Russia after strikes
Russia is clearly not pursuing a "real peace' and the US must apply more sanctions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after a fresh wave of attacks.
Battle lines drawn over tax cuts as election looms
Universal $5 a week tax cuts are being raced through parliament as debate around cost of living intensifies ahead of the federal election.
First homebuyers, renters centrepiece of housing pledge
First homebuyers and renters struggling to find a home are being offered some hope in a budget that bakes in $33 billion in measures to improve affordability.
Games drawcard ‘overlooked’ in Brisbane venue plan
One of Brisbane 2032's biggest drawcards claims it has been overlooked and left with no legacy in a long-awaited venue plan.