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Pauline Hanson addressed the National Press Club, outlining One Nation's economic and workplace policies, while facing criticism over her stance on abortion and treatment of journalists. The party's rising popularity has prompted responses from Coalition figures and Labor.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a national AI strategy focused on building sovereign capability and protecting consumers, with plans for new legislation, a public supercomputer, and free AI education. The move comes amid warnings of foreign dominance and follows a recent mass shooting linked to AI chatbots.
Canadian PM Mark Carney acknowledged Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians and announced a new advisory council to combat antisemitism. But criticism has emerged over two council members, including a former minister and a lawyer linked to anti-Israel activism.
Australian ski resorts open with optimism despite warm forecasts and a likely El Niño. Snow flurries and new snowmaking technology offer hope, but climate projections and economic pressures cloud the season's outlook.
Nauru's government issued a rare statement defending the country as 'friendly' and 'welcoming' amid whistleblower allegations of serious threats of physical violence against non-citizens deported from Australia. The claims, read in parliament by MP Andrew Wilkie, have intensified scrutiny of a $2.5 billion resettlement deal.
Ahmed al-Ahmed, who disarmed an attacker during the December 2025 Bondi Beach mass shooting, has been charged over an alleged March incident involving his father in Bankstown. He denies the allegations and is due to appear in local court, though outlets differ on the exact date. Coverage across international media highlights both his earlier actions and the new legal proceedings.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk and other right-wing figures of exploiting the murder of Henry Nowak to whip up division in the UK. The case has triggered protests, government actions against social media platforms, and a rare rebuke from the US State Department and Vice President JD Vance.
Israel's finance minister announced approval for over 2,000 new settlement homes in the occupied West Bank, drawing Palestinian condemnation and international concern. The move marks one of the largest expansion plans in years, with funds allocated for infrastructure despite legal and diplomatic hurdles.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has told a Senate hearing she believes Australian women who allege they were sexually assaulted while detained by Israeli forces after their humanitarian flotilla was intercepted. The government has raised concerns with Israel, which denies the allegations.
The US and India have signed a framework agreement to cooperate on critical minerals and rare earths, part of a broader Quad initiative with up to $20 billion in funding. While India holds significant rare earth reserves, analysts question whether these efforts can meaningfully reduce China's overwhelming control of global processing capacity.
Meta has formally opposed Australia's News Bargaining Incentive, which would tax digital platforms up to 2.25% of local revenue unless they pay for news content. The company calls the proposal 'discriminatory' and 'economically incoherent,' while the government defends it as fair. The plan could generate 200-250 million AUD for local media, but faces opposition from tech firms and US lobby groups.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the United States, Canada, and Mexico face the unprecedented challenge of co-hosting amid strained diplomatic relations. Tariffs, trade disputes, and political rhetoric have created tensions that could affect the tournament, yet the event also offers an opportunity for diplomacy and cooperation.
The Australian government's plans to fast-track changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are facing potential delays, with the Coalition and Greens signalling they might join forces to extend Senate inquiries. Health Minister Mark Butler defends the timeline, while criticism mounts from disability advocates and state ministers over the scale and pace of the cuts.
A new report from Victoria's Commission for Children and Young People reveals that 35 children who died had been subject to hundreds of child protection referrals, most of which were closed. The findings highlight systemic issues, funding shortfalls, and data gaps, prompting calls for reform.
Five Eyes intelligence agencies have issued a rare joint warning that Chinese spies are using LinkedIn and other job platforms to target government and military personnel for recruitment, posing as employers from private firms and think tanks. The bulletin details an aggressive recruitment strategy that includes posing as consultants, conducting virtual interviews, and paying recruits via third-party platforms such as PayPal and cryptocurrency.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described a proposed 12.5% US tariff on Australian imports as 'unjustified' and the result of an 'ideological disagreement' between the two allies. Trade Minister Don Farrell met his US counterpart in Paris, and Australia's new ambassador in Washington has vowed to 'robustly' push back against the measure.
SpaceX's initial public offering is set to be the largest in history, raising up to $75 billion at a valuation near $1.8 trillion. The float has drawn interest from ordinary Australians and global investors, while analysts question the valuation and governance. Meanwhile, investors in China and elsewhere weigh the implications.
Australia's Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, remains barred from transiting under Hobart's Tasman Bridge due to safety concerns, forcing a costly 674-kilometre detour to refuel. TasPorts is reviewing new modelling, while the federal government rejected a proposed interim road tanker solution, leaving the state government unable to meet its deadline.
Russia's Diana Shnaider rallied from a set and a double break down to defeat World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 in the French Open quarterfinals, advancing to her first Grand Slam semifinal. She will face Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska, who also reached her first major semifinal by beating Anna Kalinskaya.
Tropical storm Jangmi swept across Japan, bringing fierce winds and torrential rain, injuring dozens, cutting power to tens of thousands of homes, and prompting mass evacuation advisories. The storm, which made landfall in Wakayama Prefecture, disrupted transport and business before weakening into a tropical depression.