Shot Slovakian PM Fico remains in serious condition
While he is no longer in immediate danger, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in hospital in a serious condition following an assassination attempt.
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Iran’s hardliner president killed in helicopter crash
Iran's leadership has vowed no change to the country's path after President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash.
Universities step up action in push to end encampments
A Melbourne university started misconduct proceedings against students at a Pro-Palestine encampment, but a Sydney facility won't force the camp to disband.
Eye on Iran as president goes missing in chopper crash
Developments in the disappearance of Iran's president in a helicopter crash over mountainous terrain are being monitored by Australia's government and experts.
‘Obnoxious’ social media faces state push for youth ban
Three state premiers have called for legislated age limits on social media users, which could mean children under 16 are barred from using major platforms.
PM backs budget despite lukewarm polling response
While voters have delivered a small bounce for Labor in the polls, there has been mixed opinions on the recent federal budget.
Gabba won’t lose seats in 2032 Olympic rebuild
Speculation that a Gabba rebuild will reduce its capacity has been dismissed as the 2032 Olympic venue plan gained momentum with projects set to go to tender.
‘I’m disgusted’: premier lashes pro-Palestine activists
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Jacinta Allan's speeches to the Victorian Labor faithful have been overshadowed by pro-Palestine protesters.
Stand-offs over pro-Palestine student protests continue
A growing number of institutions want pro-Palestine encampments set up by students on university campuses around the country disbanded.
Shot Slovakian PM Fico still in serious condition
A Slovak court has ruled the man charged with an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico will be held in custody.
Airport accused of blocking rail line over parking cash
Rank-and-file Labor members have rebuked the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a long-running stand-off delaying a much-anticipated train line.
Trump’s lawyer accuses Cohen of lying at trial
Michael Cohen has been questioned on his criminal history as Donald Trump's lawyers argue his testimony in a hush money trial cannot be trusted.
Dutton’s target on migrants a ‘race to the bottom’
A coalition plan to slash migration has been labelled as "xenophobia" and Labor is being urged not to allow the "racist trope" to dictate the housing debate.
MP’s aide avoids jail despite ‘delusional’ abuse denial
Frank Zumbo cynically abused a clear power imbalance over younger women he hired for a federal MP, holding onto a belief they were out to get him.
Shot Slovak PM Fico can speak a little, ally says
Hospitalised Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is able to speak a little, the country's president-elect says after a man shot him five times at close range.
Students vow to continue sit-in as one camp falls
A pro-Palestine student encampment at a Melbourne university has been dismantled while students at another vowed to continue occupying a school building.
Licence suspension delay for Queensland casinos
Two Queensland casinos will have their licence suspensions delayed again as the state waits on a NSW inquiry's findings.
Rental vacancies ease as political housing brawl stirs
A small lift in vacancy rates offers a ray of sunlight for renters as challenges in the housing market become a sharper focus for the major political parties.
Threatened species out as environmental funding lags
Environmental advocates say they are disappointed with a lack of funding for threatened species and biodiversity in Labor's latest budget.
Three killed in New Caledonia riots after voting change
Violence has gripped New Caledonia with three people killed in unrest sparked by a move to change voting rules in the French Pacific territory.
‘Massive incentive’ to replace diesel with hydrogen
Hydrogen-powered transport could give diesel-powered cars, utes and trucks a run for their money and reduce Australia's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine
Fatima Payman has split with Labor colleagues and issued a scathing rebuke of the prime minister as she called for more action to protect Palestinians.
Singapore swears in its first new PM in two decades
Singapore has sworn in its first new prime minister in 20 years and the first born after the city-state won independence in 1965.
Shot Slovak leader stable after assassination attempt
The prime minister of Slovakia has survived being shot five times in the first major assassination attempt on a European political leader in more than 20 years.
Loosening jobs market eases pressure on Reserve Bank
The Australian jobless rate has moved higher to 4.1 per cent despite a stronger-than-expected 38,500 employment increase.
Biden and Trump agree to debate in June and September
The US presidential campaigns of Joe Biden and Donald Trump have signalled their agreement to debate on June 27 and September 10.
Morrison’s meeting with Trump assuages AUKUS fears
Former prime minister Scott Morrison's AUKUS talks with Donald Trump were met with a "warm reception", soothing worries over the defence alliance's future.
Same-sex book ban reversal ‘a rejection of culture war’
Cumberland City Council has scrapped its ban on a kids' book featuring same-sex parenting, a move welcomed by LGBTQI advocates.
Protesters defy new demands to remove university camps
Pro-Palestine protesters at a second university are considering occupying a building as students defy orders to pack up encampments.
Dutton pledges to slash migration to fix housing crisis
Peter Dutton has laid out a plan to get Australia "back on track" in his budget response that would crack down on migration and international students.
China trade block drop on cards as premier visits
The remaining trade impediments against Australian lobster and abattoirs could be dropped ahead of a trip by the Chinese premier and commerce minister.