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Pauline Hanson's One Nation has surged in polls, upending assumptions about the next Australian election. While the party capitalises on voter frustration over cost-of-living and housing, inner-city electorates and a possible polling ceiling may limit its path to government.
The Australian federal government is introducing a legally enforceable anti-racism standard for universities, requiring them to adopt definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The standard, part of a broader response to the Bondi incident and the Respect at Uni report, also includes transparency measures for vice-chancellor salaries and consultant spending.
The US Department of Justice plans to seek the extradition of Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is charged with orchestrating the 2023 murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The indictment, part of 'Operation Hardball,' charges 37 people linked to three India-based transnational crime syndicates.
Former NRL player Jai Arrow, diagnosed with motor neurone disease, has vowed to fight the condition and raise awareness. The NRL has dedicated 'Jai July' to support him, and Arrow recently married partner Berina Colakovic.
France overturned a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in Brisbane, scoring 30 unanswered points in the second half. The loss extended Australia's losing streak to six matches, raising questions about the team's depth and durability under coach Joe Schmidt.
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami and reach the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Norway took the lead through Andreas Schjelderup but had a second goal disallowed, while England's coach Thomas Tuchel described his team's performance as 'sloppy' and 'lucky'.
As the Albanese government considers changes to copyright laws amid lobbying from tech giants, Australian creatives are demanding the government hold the line against a proposed 'text and data mining' exemption that could allow AI companies to scrape content without infringing copyright. The potential deal, involving $50bn in datacentre investment and a $350m-a-year fund for artists, has sparked fears and exposed splits within the Labor party.
Cameron Hughes, a 39-year-old Australian, died in a Bali immigration detention centre while awaiting deportation. His family seeks answers amid conflicting information, while customers of his car restoration business report significant financial losses.
Argentina, the only non-European team left in the World Cup quarter-finals, face Switzerland on Saturday. Coach Lionel Scaloni defends Lionel Messi's penalty record and insists the captain remains the best, while Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka urges fans to keep dreaming.
Newly released police body-worn video shows Bradley John Murdoch, the man convicted of murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio, repeatedly telling officers he knows nothing about the location of Falconio's body. The footage was released ahead of the 25th anniversary of Falconio's disappearance, and Murdoch died in jail last year without disclosing the body's location.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a historic visit to New Zealand, marking the first by an Indian PM in 40 years, during which both nations elevated ties to a strategic partnership covering defence, trade, and technology. The visit also included the signing of a free trade agreement earlier in April and a five-year target to double bilateral trade.
Northern Territory Police have released previously unseen body-worn camera footage and photographs from the investigation into the 2001 murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio. The material includes an interview with convicted killer Bradley John Murdoch, who died in 2025, in which he denies knowing the location of Falconio's body. A $500,000 reward remains on offer for information leading to the discovery of Falconio's remains.
Oscar Piastri's manager Mark Webber has dismissed speculation linking the McLaren driver with a move to Red Bull as 'nonsense' and 'fiction'. Piastri, who is contracted to McLaren until at least 2028, has also reaffirmed his commitment to the team amid ongoing F1 rumours.
Shahleena Musk has resigned as Northern Territory children's commissioner, citing concerns about transparency and consultation in the government's child protection reforms. The resignation follows a parliamentary committee's recommendation to pass the amendments despite strong opposition from Aboriginal groups and experts.
Australia's Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard from major social media platforms about their handling of antisemitic content, with X Corp notably refusing to engage. TikTok reported removing 98% of harmful content proactively, while experts detailed how extremists use coded language and memes to evade detection.
Egypt's national football team returned home to a hero's welcome after reaching the World Cup's last 16 for the first time, but the celebrations were tempered by a 3–2 loss to Argentina. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi hosted the team, while the Egyptian Football Association criticized refereeing decisions.
The European Commission has accused Meta of breaching the Digital Services Act by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive, citing features like infinite scroll and autoplay. The EU could fine Meta up to six percent of its global turnover if it fails to make design changes. Meta has said it disagrees with the findings but will engage constructively.
The European Union has formally accused Meta of breaching its digital rules by designing Facebook and Instagram with addictive features, and demanded the company disable functions such as infinite scrolling and autoplay. Meta faces a fine of up to 6% of its global annual turnover if it fails to comply, and has been given a chance to respond before a final decision.
SK Hynix has raised $26.5bn in a US listing, the largest-ever debut by a foreign firm on Wall Street. The offering, priced at $149 per American depositary share, was heavily oversubscribed as investors bet on AI-driven memory chip demand. Analysts see the move as a landmark for Korea's chip industry but raise questions about the local capital market.
The H5 strain of bird flu has been confirmed in an Australian seabird for the first time, with a greater crested tern testing positive in South Australia. The detection is concerning but not unexpected, according to authorities, who note there is no evidence of spread to agriculture or mass wildlife mortality.