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A One Nation fundraiser in Melbourne was moved to an undisclosed location after planned protests, with police expressing concern. The event proceeded with minor clashes, and leader Pauline Hanson attributed the move to high demand, while political figures commented on the party's surge.
With most Asian investors shut out of SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, traders are turning to supply-chain stocks, ETFs, and other proxies. Meanwhile, reporting reveals that some Chinese and Qatari investors held stakes in SpaceX before it went public, raising regulatory and national security questions.
South Korea has signed two separate agreements this week: one with Finland to enhance statistical exchanges using AI, and another with Singapore, Britain, Australia, and Canada on AI standardization. The deals aim to foster international cooperation as AI adoption accelerates globally.
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has confirmed El Niño has formed in the Pacific Ocean, with a 63% chance it could become one of the strongest events on record. Scientists warn it will likely intensify extreme weather globally, with varying regional impacts.
A Senate inquiry into the NDIS overhaul heard that 240,000 people will exit the scheme over four years, with 110,000 diverted away, as part of a plan to save billions. State and territory ministers warn of risks to services, while federal ministers defend the changes as necessary for sustainability.
Beekeepers issue warnings that varroa mite outbreaks decimate honeybee colonies and could destabilize crop pollination in Australia, as a shortfall of some 290,000 commercial hives is projected for the main pollination period.
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles's UK visit was disrupted when British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned hours before a joint AUKUS event. Healey cited insufficient UK defence spending, while experts suggest the resignation is unlikely to damage Australia-UK relations.
Labour MP Melanie Ward has called on the Charity Commission to investigate 32 UK charities that reportedly donated at least £28m to Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The move follows government statements that settlements are illegal under international law, with potential implications for tax relief and sanctions.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has announced that the security pact with China, signed in 2022, will remain undisclosed due to a legal non-disclosure clause. Wale, who previously called for transparency, said the binding agreement prevents publication, while he pushes for a new treaty with Australia.
A coalition of 22 nations, including the US, UK, Australia, and several European countries, issued a joint statement accusing Iran of plotting attacks against Jews, dissidents, and journalists abroad. The statement condemned the use of criminal gangs and demanded Iran halt these actions immediately.
Canada’s government has introduced a digital safety bill that would ban children under 16 from having social media accounts, with exemptions for platforms that meet safety standards. The proposed law also targets AI chatbots and could impose fines of up to 3% of global revenue or C$10 million. It follows Australia’s world-first ban and comes amid growing international efforts to regulate children's online access.
Relatives of missing persons in New South Wales have told a parliamentary inquiry of police failures and their fears that the disappearances of their loved ones may be linked to serial killer Ivan Milat. The inquiry, which began public hearings, heard from families including Kevin Docherty, whose twin sister Kay went missing in 1979, and Ricki Nash, whose sister Cheryl Grimmer disappeared in 1970.
As One Nation surges in polls and fundraising, the Liberal Party faces internal divisions over whether to cooperate with Pauline Hanson's party, with leader Angus Taylor ruling out seat-sharing but some MPs and former PM Tony Abbott open to preference deals.
The FBI has seized 13 websites allegedly used by Chinese intelligence services to target Americans with security clearances, using fake consulting firms and AI-generated content. The operation is part of a broader Western effort to counter espionage, with China dismissing the allegations as fabricated.
Australia completed their Women's T20 World Cup warm-up schedule with a dominant six-wicket victory over West Indies in Cardiff, powered by an unbeaten 77 from Georgia Voll. Earlier warm-up wins over England, the Netherlands, and South Africa have left the defending champions confident ahead of their tournament opener against South Africa.
Australia's medicines regulator has intensified its crackdown on unregulated peptides, citing increased availability, online advertising, and consumer safety concerns. Meanwhile, the federal government announced $100 million in new funding for arthritis research.
A Chinese-led research expedition has uncovered the world's largest whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean, with fossils dating back 5.3 million years. The site, located in the Diamantina Zone off Australia, contains hundreds of skeletons and supports unique deep-sea ecosystems.
Three Indian sailors were killed when the US military struck the tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. The incident has prompted India to summon a senior US diplomat to protest. The US says the ship violated its blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran.
For the first time, a US Navy autonomous surface vessel rescued two Army helicopter crew members who crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. The Saronic Corsair sea drone, operated by Task Force 59, picked up the pilots within about two hours. The incident highlights the growing role of unmanned systems in military operations.
Naveed Akram, the man accused of killing 15 people in a December attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, has been charged with 19 additional offenses, bringing the total to 78. The new charges include attempted murder and firearm-related offenses, according to court records and the Australian Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.