Police in India clash with Cockroach party supporters
India's youth-led Cockroach movement has condemned a "brutal crackdown" as police fired tear gas at protesters demanding the education minister's resignation.
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Labor urged to hasten work on whistleblower reforms
Dozens of whistleblowers, their advocates and regulators have gathered for a symposium assessing the state of public disclosure in Australia.
Hanson’s billionaire friendship could prompt backlash
An unlikely alliance between Pauline Hanson and a billionaire benefactor threatens to undermine her relationships with colleagues, a political expert warns.
Kyiv’s drones target Moscow as Zelenskiy faces protests
Ukraine has launched hundreds of drones towards Moscow in a blitz that comes as Volodymyr Zelenskiy deals with the fallout from his controversial reshuffle.
‘We need to be better’: Burnham lays out plan as UK PM
Andy Burnham has admitted politicians "need to be better" in his first speech as the new prime minister of the United Kingdom.
‘Immense’ pressure stretches Jewish security group
Surging demand for security at Jewish community sites and events is pushing volunteer groups to their emotional and financial limit, an inquiry has been told.
‘Journalistic James Bond’: Hinch makes final headlines
Famous faces from across the media have sent off Derryn Hinch, with the broadcasting giant remembered as a fearless journalist and ladies' man.
US strikes Iran again, Iran says oil tankers exploded
The US has conducted a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran as Iran responds by launching an attack targeting Bahrain, the home of the US Navy's 5th Fleet.
AI job threats stoke concern as True Believers gather
As artificial intelligence begins to reshape the economy, unions are sharpening their policy demands in the lead-up to Labor's national conference.
Traditional owners call for Pine Gap spy base shutdown
Traditional owners of the land beneath Pine Gap are calling for the secretive US-Australian spy base to close
US strikes Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over US deaths
The US has ended its latest airstrikes on Iran, which targeted Tehran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard over an attack that killed American troops in Jordan.
Muslims call for more funding, new action to fight hate
A government response to a landmark report on Islamophobia has been broadly welcomed, but advocates say many questions remain unanswered.
Australia expands its fuel buffer against Gulf turmoil
Australia's fuel reserves have hit all-time highs as the Iran conflict roils global oil markets, helping keep unleaded around $1.76 a litre in capital cities.
More action urged to tackle Islamophobia in key report
Greater action is being urged to tackle discrimination at its roots, as the federal government responds to a long-awaited report into Islamophobia.
Zelenskiy shakes up posts as Ukrainian protesters rally
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has picked Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko to chair the country's national security and defence council.
Burnham named UK Labour leader on way to becoming PM
Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister.
Universities failed to be ‘trauma informed’ about Gaza
Universities have failed to properly care for staff and students affected by the war in Gaza, Australia's pre-eminent tertiary standards authority says.
Trump puts election security at centre of midterm fight
Facing a tough November poll, Donald Trump has revived claims of vote rigging and accused China of election interference, which Beijing called baseless smear.
Deal spares MS patients $33k annually in medicine costs
MS patients have avoided paying tens of thousands of dollars for treatment, with the government keeping key multiple sclerosis treatments on the PBS.
Liberals wave goodbye to controversial MP
The Victorian Liberals have voted to remove an MP as a candidate for the upcoming state election after she withdrew legal action against the party.
Pauline Hanson’s high-end summer Eurotrip draws heat
A luxury fashion show and meeting with a divisive UK podcaster has opened Pauline Hanson up to criticism as rivals question her anti-establishment persona.
Warnings ignored over $30k part that crippled Telstra
Despite multiple warnings a bug in a piece of equipment risked causing a major outage, Telstra failed to update or replace the $30,000 bit of tech.
Russian strikes go on as Zelenskiy faces defence outcry
Deadly Russian attacks have continued in Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy faces a political crisis over a reshuffle that's triggered a public outcry.
Protesters rally in Kyiv amid outcry over defence chief
Ukrainian MPs are voting on a new wartime government amid protests over the dismissal of popular reformist Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Starmer vows UK support for Ukraine on farewell visit
Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer has travelled to Kyiv in one of his final visits as UK leader, promising Britain's support will "always endure".
‘Deal with it now’: Hanson urged to sack senator
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts should be sacked for boosting conspiracy theories and anti-Semitic tropes, his parliamentary rivals say.
Uni student denied exam delay after Gaza family deaths
A university demanded death certificates for Gazan family members killed in the conflict when a student requested an exam extension, a royal commission heard.
Burnham, set for UK’s top job, hopes to revive Labour
After months of political turmoil under Sir Keir Starmer, the United Kingdom's next prime minister Andy Burnham hopes to turn Labour's fortunes around.
Fatal e-scooter crash as state crackdown ramps up
A deadly e-scooter crash has left a man dead and another seriously injured, as Queensland Police crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters.
‘End of an era’: 200 jobs lost, unique smelter shuts
The nation's only manganese smelter, which produced material critical to steel manufacturing, will shut after a buyer couldn't be found.
‘Paid enormous price’: Olympics minister cleared
Queensland's Olympics minister has returned to his cabinet post after Australian Federal Police closed an investigation into his electoral enrolment.