Nicaragua releases prisoners after US demands
Nicaragua's government says it has released dozens of prisoners, after the US embassy called on the Latin American nation to follow in Venezuela's steps.
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Sweden PM ‘highly critical’ of US rhetoric on Greenland
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says the United States "should thank Denmark" rather than engage in rhetoric about Greenland.
Premier hoses down fire funds row, as victim identified
Questions about a state's emergency services preparedness have been slapped down by a premier, as the identity of the first victim of ongoing fires is revealed.
Trump weighs tough response to Iran protest crackdown
US President Donald Trump says he is considering options, including military action, against Iran as mass protests pose a major challenge to clerical rule.
‘Hate in hearts’: illegal prayer halls hit after Bondi
Extremist preachers using unlicensed premises to radicalise followers could be on the hook for more than $100,000 as local councils are enlisted to combat hate.
Activist vows continued resistance despite protest laws
New curbs on protests in the wake of the Bondi terror attack will not deter activists from rallying in a major city against Indigenous deaths in custody.
Divide over hate speech reforms as parliament recalled
Parliament will return early to debate tougher hate speech laws after the Bondi terror attack, but concerns over gun reform might halt efforts.
Australia unveils stockpile plan for critical minerals
A $1.2 billion investment in critical minerals will be spruiked by Australia when finance ministers from major economies convene in the US capital.
Alarm sounded over religious text carve-out in hate law
A carve-out in hate speech legislation has been opposed by Jewish groups, with warnings it could undermine the intended protections against hate preachers.
Greenland says it should be defended by NATO alliance
The government of Greenland says it wants the NATO military alliance to play a stronger role in its defence.
Aussie ex-detainee’s dire warning for ‘vulnerable’ Iran
Tehran's decades-old dictatorship could be about to topple, says an Australian expert who was jailed for 804 days by the Iranian regime.
Venezuela’s claim of 116 freed disputed by opposition
Venezuelan opposition parties say far fewer political prisoners have been released than the official tally suggests.
Trump weighs response to Iran protest crackdown
Donald Trump is weighing a military response against the Iranian government as it continues a lethal crackdown on protests.
Labor figures jostle for plum post as Rudd marks exit
As Kevin Rudd prepares to finish his time as ambassador to the US, the government is likely to pick another Labor figure to replace him.
Labor mulls early parliament sitting after Bondi attack
Politicians will be back in Canberra sooner than planned to pass key security reforms after the nation's worst mass shooting in decades.
No fault: Liberals deny tensions as tennis ace departs
An ex-tennis ace and rising Liberal star has blamed infighting for his decision to quit politics, but the party leader insists those issues are in the past.
Olympic stadium design unveiled for Brisbane Games
The design for Brisbane's new $3.8 billion Olympic stadium has been unveiled, sparking renewed protests from activists seeking to halt the development.
Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump
Deep uncertainty surrounds the future of oil-rich Venezuela as its president Nicolas Maduro faces a US trial after being captured in a military operation.
Ten people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady
A Paris court has found 10 people guilty for the cyber harassment of France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, over false claims she was born a man.
Deposed Maduro defiantly declares innocence in US court
The toppled president of Venezuela has defiantly declared his innocence in court after being seized by US military forces from the capital Caracas.
Venezuelans in Australia grapple with uncertain future
Venezuelans in exile are pleading for understanding from Australians as they worry about what comes next following a dramatic US intervention.
Cyclone threat for flood zone as federal aid unveiled
A possible tropical cyclone threatens to exacerbate damage from recent flooding as the prime minister announces relief measures for devastated farmers..
Global minimum tax deal update backed by 145 countries
A 15 per cent global minimum tax framework has been kept as countries approved an update that allows carve-outs for some US companies.
PM softens stance as pleas mount for royal commission
The prime minister has opened the door to a royal commission into a deadly terror attack as calls for an inquiry rise from within his party.
‘Game on’: coalition aims to win back state in 2027
Thrust into the national spotlight after the Bondi attacks, the NSW opposition leader says her party is ready to govern the state ahead of the 2027 election.
Nationals great Ron Boswell, more effective than pretty
Ron Boswell was a deal-maker and implacable opponent of extremists during his 31 years as a Queensland senator.
Tributes flow for ‘giant’ of Queensland politics
Former Nationals senator Ron Boswell has died aged 85, and is being honoured for his more than three decades in federal politics.
Fears more sinkholes could appear near tunnel project
A large, gaping crater has opened at a suburban sports oval near major tunnel-boring works, sparking safety fears about whether another could emerge.
Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests
President Donald Trump is threatening to intervene if Iran violently suppresses protesters, leading to a Tehran official warning of Mideast "chaos" if he does.
‘Rioters’ must be put in their place, Iran leader says
Iran's supreme leader has addressed protests sparked by the ailing economy, insisting "rioters must be put in their place" as the death toll rises to 10.
Trump says US to ‘run Venezuela’ after Maduro captured
Venezuela's autocratic President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores will "soon face the full wrath of American justice" after being deposed by US forces.