Premier sells optimism over discord as One Nation rises
As polls point to a crushing victory in one state election, the Labor government has called on voters to seize opportunity and reject division.
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Inflation to stay on hold in first data post rates hike
The first round of inflation data released after the Reserve Bank chose to lift interest rates will be handed down.
Passport law overhaul urged to stop ‘ISIS bride’ cohort
The opposition has called for passports to be refused for Australian women and children in a group with links to former Islamic State fighters.
Royals keep calm and carry on amid Andrew crisis
The royal family is carrying on with duties as usual, as police continue to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's previous home of Royal Lodge, after his arrest.
US envoy causes uproar over bible Israel land comments
Arab countries are sharply condemning comments by the US ambassador to Israel, who said in an interview that Israel had a right to much of the Middle East.
Russia hits Ukraine’s energy in major attack, Kyiv says
Russia has hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure with major missile and drone strikes, Kyiv says, killing at least one person and causing blackouts.
Election starting gun fired as eyes on One Nation surge
South Australia's election campaign has officially kicked off with Labor tipped to win easily as the Liberals try to fend off a challenge from One Nation.
Donald Trump to travel to China next month
US President Donald Trump will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, late next month in China.
Trump furious after US Supreme Court upends his tariffs
A landmark US Supreme Court ruling has upended the leverage President Donald Trump and his trade envoys have wielded over foreign governments with tariffs.
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UK considers removing Andrew from royal succession line
The British government will mull new legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession.
UK police search royal mansion as Andrew probe goes on
Former prince Andrew has been released from custody and remains under investigation over allegations of misconduct related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
S.Korea’s Yoon defiant after jailing for rebellion
Slamming a South Korean court as biased, ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol stands by his ill-fated declaration of martial law that led to him being jailed for life.
‘Simple’ tax solution dismissed as illegal tobacco cure
Australia's surging illegal tobacco trade has sparked calls for changes to the cigarette excise but a leading bureaucrat says it's not the solution.
‘Tragic’: concerns over children with IS-linked group
Concerns are being raised whether children who are part of an IS-linked group of Australian women have been radicalised while overseas.
Mayor wants Hanson charged with hate speech offences
A mayor has urged authorities to charge One Nation leader Pauline Hanson with hate speech offences after inflammatory comments she made about Muslims.
‘Wildly Orwellian’: legislators bypass affected groups
Groups who claim they will be most impacted by a state's new laws targeting anti-Semitism say they have been frozen out of discussions.
S.Korea’s ousted Yoon handed life in jail for rebellion
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison over his botched imposition of martial law in 2024.
Trump to preside over first meeting of Board of Peace
President Donald Trump is gathering members of his so-called Board of Peace, as many unresolved questions on the future of Gaza hang over the meeting.
No spirit of Australia in Qantas closures, report finds
The Flying Kangaroo has been criticised for closing three regional bases, with an inquiry finding it risks calling itself a country carrier "in name only".
War of words heats up amid union scandal
A political spat has erupted over calls for a royal commission after a damning report exposed alleged corruption in the construction union.
Billionaire says ‘world-class conman’ Epstein duped him
Billionaire businessman Les Wexner says he was foolish to trust "master manipulator" Jeffrey Epstein, as he denied taking part in the abuse of girls and women.
White House says Iran would be ‘very wise’ to make deal
Top US national security advisers have met in the White House Situation Room to discuss the stand-off with Iran.
Bipartisan offer to block ISIS-linked families’ return
As the Australian government ponders what to do with 34 ISIS-linked women and children trying to return, the opposition has offered a bipartisan solution.
Coalition wins ‘reset’ but first real test looms large
Angus Taylor has waived a six-week suspension for the Nationals, signalling a fresh start for the coalition after two messy splits.
Labour pains for borrowers as jobs data hits rate hopes
Economists fear two solid jobs readings could push the RBA to inflict more borrowing pain on Australian mortgage-holders.
Premier polishes pitch to lure Trump to Australia
A premier is bidding to bring the United States president to Australia, claiming his state has something Donald Trump wants and needs.
‘Florid ramblings’: minister takes aim at CFMEU report
A minister has launched an extraordinary attack on the work of a top barrister probing CFMEU corruption as pressure builds on his party's leader.
‘ISIS bride’ member barred from return to Australia
One of the 34 partners and children of ISIS fighters in Syria has been barred from returning to Australia for up to two years.
Private health insurance hike another blow for budgets
Under-pressure households will likely downgrade rather than ditch their private insurance after the health minister approved a big fee hike.
Israel’s expansion plans for the West Bank condemned
Israel's controversial plan to pave the way for future settlements in the West Bank has drawn widespread condemnation from around the globe.
‘This has to stop’: mayor calls on Hanson to visit area
The mayor of a suburb labelled unsafe by Pauline Hanson because of its Muslim population is calling on the controversial senator to visit the area.