Counting hateful incidents no exact science, cop admits
Police say their tallying of anti-Semitic and Islamophobic incidents is a "loose capture" as numbers quoted by the premier are called into question.
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Tehran pushes back on Trump claim of US-Iran nuke talks
Donald Trump says the United States will hold direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program on the weekend, but Iran says the negotiations would be indirect.
State rewiring energy future as project blows out again
Emissions reduction targets will be scrapped and gas exploration expanded under proposals by Queensland's government to rewire its energy future.
Greens flag new condition in event of a hung parliament
A minority party will push for one per cent of the federal budget to be spent on "restoring" nature if the election produces a hung parliament.
Housing and crime spearhead Dutton’s pitch in key seats
Community safety is a key tenet of Peter Dutton's pitch to voters as he positions himself as a strong leader in contrast to a prime minister he brands as weak.
U-turn on gas-guzzler fines could penalise motorists
Carmakers who fail to meet environmental standards will not be penalised under proposed changes expected during the election campaign.
Trump to raise global trade tensions with new tariffs
After weeks of growing concern, President Donald Trump is set to announce his barrage of promised tariffs that could set the stage for a global trade war.
Sweeping US tariffs create ‘uncertainty’ for Australia
Donald Trump's "unwarranted" decision to impose tariffs on Australia and other trading partners has rattled investors and left exporters facing an anxious wait.
‘Not the act of a friend’: PM, Dutton decry US tariffs
Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have "no basis in logic", Anthony Albanese says, as Peter Dutton accuses the prime minister of neglecting the US relationship.
Amazon, OnlyFans founder make bids for TikTok: reports
Amazon has reportedly put in a late bid to purchase short video app TikTok from Chinese owner ByteDance while Zoop says it is also in the running.
Trump’s sweeping tariffs stoke a global trade war
US President Donald Trump's across-the-board tariffs have provoked threats of retaliation and sparked fears about their impact on the global economy.
South Korea court to rule on President Yoon impeachment
A South Korean court will deliver its decision at the end of the week as to whether to reinstate President Yoon Suk Yeol or remove him permanently.
Stadium still the goal as report sinks boot into plan
Proponents of a waterfront stadium to host a new AFL team say they are committed to the project despite a report estimating it will cost much more to build.
Inquiry pours scorn on government over Games debacle
Flawed costings, hasty decisions and a lack of due diligence have been identified by a scathing report into Victoria's handling of the Commonwealth Games.
Far right calls on France to rally against Le Pen’s ban
Marine Le Pen's party has called for protests across France after the far-right leader of was convicted embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office.
PM derides ‘aggro’ Dutton as US tariff threat looms
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are talking up their credentials for dealing with Donald Trump as they brace for potentially far-reaching American tariffs.
‘Doing it for them’: independent aiming to oust Dutton
A "divisive" Peter Dutton is more interested in clinching the nation's top job than working for his electorate, says an independent looking to unseat him.
Interference blame game as top cop quits six weeks in
The race is on to find a state's third police boss this year after the acting chief quit suddenly, saying he can't commit to a five-year term.
Oliver Stone calls for reinvestigation of JFK’s killing
Director Oliver Stone has called on the US Congress to reinvestigate the 1963 assassination of President John F Kennedy.
Le Pen barred from running for office for five years
Marine Le Pen has been barred from running in France's 2027 presidential election after she was convicted in an embezzlement trial.
Managing Trump, tariffs looms large in bid for votes
Australia's political leaders say biosecurity and medicines are not up for debate in response to tariffs set to be announced by US President Donald Trump
PM to make new health election promise in SA visit
The prime minister is taking his election campaign to South Australia where he will make another health-related announcement in his first full week on the road.
Dutton’s airport link plan branded ‘April Fools’ joke’
A federal coalition plan to "redirect" funding for a controversial Melbourne rail loop project to an airport link has been slammed by state Labor.
France’s Le Pen to appeal graft conviction
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she is innocent and will be appealing a graft conviction that will stop her from running for president.
Turkey releases lawyer of jailed Istanbul mayor
Turkish authorities have accused detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's lawyer of "laundering assets derived from a criminal act".
Albanese takes fight to Dutton in his own backyard
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken the election fight to Peter Dutton's home turf, kicking off his campaign in the opposition leader's electorate.
PM fires Medicare shots as opposition digs in on energy
Health care and power bill promises have dominated day one of the federal election campaign as political leaders converged on the Sunshine State.
Climate protesters dampen Dutton’s dumplings, draught
Climate activists have interrupted multiple events the opposition leader was campaigning at, stealing from his main message of cheaper power bills.
Finnish president’s golf diplomacy in surprise US visit
After talking about annexing Greenland, Donald Trump has played golf with the prime minister of Finland - the world's leading producer of icebreakers.
Ukraine urges strong Western response to drone attacks
Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to strengthen the Kremlin's negotiating position in ceasefire talks.
Libs home in on small business for power bill election
Australians are being asked to trust the coalition to reduce energy bills and supercharge business as the opposition leader attacks Labor over a broken promise.