An overhaul of a signature Labor tax plan will cost the budget billions, but the treasurer says it shouldn't be seen in isolation.
As Jewish Australians celebrate the release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian Australians are doubtful about long-term peace, fearing further Israeli reprisals.
A state MP who admitted drug-driving has had his licence suspended for six months, but he'll still be allowed back behind the wheel.
A plan to increase tax on large super balances has been overhauled, with Labor saying they took feedback on its original plan seriously.
YouTube warns blocking young people from accessing its platform will lead to unintended consequences for online safety and hinder emerging talent.
The Liberals have shuffled the decks of its leadership team after the resignation of rogue MP Andrew Hastie triggered a second reshuffle in five months.
US President Donald Trump has taken a less confrontational approach in his latest social media post on trade tensions with China.
Senator Lidia Thorpe is being investigated by Australian Federal Police after saying she's prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians.
Australia is keen to lock in a critical minerals deal with the US ahead of Anthony Albanese's talks with Donald Trump and fears of China's market dominance.
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters say they won't let up until Australia sanctions Israel ahead of Hamas' expected release of remaining Israeli hostages.
Reappointed French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces a Monday deadline to present the parliament with a budget.
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation.
Reverberations of a ceasefire in Gaza may be felt in Australia, but there are calls for more to be done to combat the nation's issues with racism.
Donald Trump says the US will hike tariffs on imports from China to 100 per cent in retaliation for its new export limits on rare earth minerals.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela".
Foreign minister-turned-chancellor of a top-tier university Julie Bishop has faced senators to discuss governance issues that have plagued the institution.
The coalition's immigration lead wants cooler heads to prevail in the migration intake debate after weeks of inflammatory comments from Liberal colleagues.
Lawmakers have voted to impeach Peruvian president Dina Boluarte amid widespread anger over a crime wave gripping the South American nation.
A former Wallabies captain and now senator has been banned from a parliamentary social sports club after raising concerns about a gambling lobby's sponsorship.
Nobel-watchers believe it's extremely unlikely Donald Trump's name will be read out as the 2025 Peace Prize winner.
A state's energy plan has sparked outrage after pledging to keep coal-fired power plants open for decades, potentially putting pressure on emissions targets.
The economy is in a "good spot" but one sector is proving more stubborn than expected, the boss of the Reserve Bank says.
Community and political leaders have expressed relief at a ceasefire deal on Gaza and hope for rebuilding social cohesion in Australia.
Explosions have rocked central Kyiv as a major Russian aerial assault set a high-rise ablaze and cut power to parts of the Ukrainian capital.
Aboriginal women have the answers for their communities, and urge deep listening and genuine partnership from those in power to implement change.
Donald Trump is calling for the governor of Illinois and the mayor of Chicago to be arrested, as the US president prepares to send troops into the city.
A disgraced ex-politician who sexually abused two intoxicated men while in office would help the community if spared jail, a judge has heard.
Australians connected with the war between Israel and Hamas say they face a nervous pause to see if a delicate ceasefire can hold in the Middle East.
Despite predictions a five per cent deposit scheme will drive up house prices, analysts say the government policy could be good news for the nation's renters.
'The president of the republic will appoint a prime minister within the next 48 hours," French caretaker prime minister Sebastien Lecornu says.
More taxpayer bailouts could be on the horizon for ailing facilities after a $600 million lifeline to one mining giant.
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