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The World Jewish Congress commemorated its 90th anniversary in Geneva, where leaders warned of rising antisemitism and urged a strengthened bond between Israel and Diaspora Jewry. President Ronald S. Lauder called for shifting resources toward Jewish education, while Swiss President Guy Parmelin addressed a commemorative gala.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, all 48 qualified teams have selected base camps from a FIFA-approved catalogue. England will be based at Swope Soccer Village and Argentina at the Sporting KC Training Center, both in Kansas City, where the Netherlands and Algeria have also chosen to stay. The camps will serve as hubs for training and preparations ahead of the group stage, with teams advancing to the knockouts able to extend their stay or relocate.
The Weeknd will return to Hong Kong for two concerts on October 30-31 at Kai Tak Stadium, part of the final Asian leg of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour. The shows were confirmed after a cryptic teaser from Live Nation and an initial report from the South China Morning Post.
Two Australian women, Kawsar Ahmad and her daughter Zeinab Ahmad, appeared in a Melbourne court facing charges of slavery offences allegedly committed in Syria between 2017 and 2018. The women, who returned to Australia from a Syrian detention camp, are accused of exercising ownership rights over enslaved individuals as part of a widespread attack on a civilian population.
Afghanistan's exiled women's cricket team is set to tour the UK in June and attend the Women's T20 World Cup final, as they continue to push for ICC recognition for displaced players. The team has called on the ICC to follow FIFA's example and allow them to compete internationally, with players expressing hope that cricket can give a voice to Afghan women.
Australia's Lucas Herbert won his first LIV Golf League title at LIV Golf Virginia, finishing four shots clear of Sergio García and earning $US4 million. The victory also secured Herbert a spot in next month's US Open and completed a set of individual wins for the all-Australian Ripper GC team.
One Nation secured its first House of Representatives seat in the Farrer by-election, prompting Barnaby Joyce to declare 'Western Sydney, here we come.' The Liberal Party's primary vote crashed to 12.4%, with shadow minister Ted O'Brien admitting the party 'got a kicking.' Meanwhile, a former Labor voter in Western Sydney cites housing and transport frustrations for switching to One Nation, and Joyce downplays controversy over a candidate's immigration comments and a private plane donation from Gina Rinehart.
Australian cyclist Jay Vine fractured his elbow and suffered a concussion in a multiple-rider crash on stage two of the Giro d'Italia. His wife Bre said he was 'relatively lucky' to avoid more serious injuries, while teammate Adam Yates also sustained injuries and did not start stage three.
The Australian government has announced an additional $387.4 million in funding for the CSIRO to address long-term financial sustainability. However, the national science agency will press ahead with up to 350 job cuts as part of an ongoing restructuring, a move that comes as researchers criticize the axing of a separate $760 million program.
Australian cyclist Kaden Groves has withdrawn from the 2026 Giro d'Italia due to injuries sustained in a high-speed crash on the opening stage. Ecuador's Jhonatan Narváez won stage 4, while Belgian sprinter Arnaud De Lie also abandoned due to illness.
Samuel Anthony Monkivitch, a 50-year-old Australian, has been remanded in custody in Hong Kong after being accused of fleeing four dining outlets without paying bills totalling HK$2,039. The fresh charges come a day after he pleaded guilty to similar offenses and was fined HK$3,000.
Australian police officers have been instructed to disable Bluetooth on their Axon body-worn cameras during sensitive operations after a security flaw was revealed, allowing the devices to be tracked. The flaw, discovered by a hacker and reported by ABC's Four Corners, has prompted urgent safety alerts and demands for action from police unions.
Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells has repaid $10,116 after an official audit found four breaches in her travel claims. The breaches, mostly related to family travel, were attributed to honest mistakes. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended Wells amid calls for her resignation.
Richard Lewer has won the $100,000 Archibald Prize for his portrait of Pitjantjatjara elder and artist Iluwanti Ken. The Art Gallery of New South Wales also awarded the Wynne, Sulman, and Packing Room prizes to other artists. The winning portrait was painted during a week spent with Ken on Country in the APY Lands.
Two Australian women face charges of crimes against humanity, including slavery, after returning from Syria, with a third charged with terrorism-related offenses. The cases highlight international efforts to prosecute those allegedly involved in IS's enslavement of Yazidis.
Solomon Islands MPs have elected opposition leader Matthew Wale as prime minister, following the ousting of Jeremiah Manele in a no-confidence vote. The political shift comes amid concerns over corruption and the country's ties with China.
Mitchell Marsh smashed 111 off 56 balls to lead Lucknow Super Giants to a rain-affected nine-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, snapping a six-match losing streak. In a separate match, Marsh scored 90 as Lucknow defeated Chennai, with a new all-Australian opening partnership with Josh Inglis proving decisive.
The Australian federal government will announce an additional $3.8 billion for Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop, bringing total Commonwealth funding to over $6 billion. The project, expected to complete by 2035, has faced criticism, with the state opposition pledging to pause construction if elected.
Australian female racing drivers are making headlines internationally: Joanne Ciconte and Paige Raddatz debuted in Japan's Kyojo Cup, Summer Rintoule made history in GT4 Australia, and Aiva Anagnostiadis began her GT4 Italy Series campaign.
The federal environment department is set to make a decision on Woodside's $30 billion Browse gas project off Western Australia's coast by the end of 2026, eight years after it was first proposed. A Deloitte report commissioned by Woodside argues the project would boost energy security without derailing net-zero goals, while environmentalists warn of risks to Scott Reef and significant emissions.