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AI summaryA new Tel Aviv University report shows antisemitic incidents rose in Canada, the UK, Australia, and other countries in 2025, even after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The number of Jews murdered in antisemitic attacks in Western countries hit a record high, with the Bondi Beach shooting the deadliest incident.
AI summaryOpposition Leader Angus Taylor will announce sweeping changes to Australia's immigration system including mandatory social media checks for all visa applicants, binding Australian values requirements with deportation for breaches, and an end to the non-discriminatory immigration program. The policy includes reassessment of over 2,000 Palestinian visas and restoration of Temporary Protection Visas.
AI summaryGovernments in over a dozen countries are introducing age limits on social media, but experts question their effectiveness. Australia's ban for under-16s and Indonesia's recent age limits highlight the trend, yet researchers argue that such measures fail to address the addictive algorithms and fundamental design issues at the core of the problem.
AI summaryA federal MP has urged colleagues to refrain from commenting publicly on the war crimes case against Ben Roberts-Smith, citing risks to a fair trial and distress within the veteran community. Meanwhile, Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has broken his silence, affirming the presumption of innocence while stressing that no one is above the law.
AI summaryCathay Pacific and HK Express are cutting a small percentage of flights due to surging jet fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict. Aviation experts say the impact on Hong Kong's hub status will depend on the conflict's duration. Despite the cuts, Cathay reported stronger passenger numbers in March, aided by mega-events.
AI summaryAustralia has pledged A$2.5 million (US$1.7 million) in aid to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands after Tropical Cyclone Maila caused deadly floods and landslides, killing at least 11 people. The storm, briefly a Category 5 cyclone, caused widespread destruction, with Bougainville among the worst affected.
AI summaryAustralian sprint sensation Gout Gout won the 200m at the Australian Athletics Championships in a record 19.67 seconds, breaking the under-20 world record and beating Usain Bolt's time at the same age, while also becoming the first Australian to break 20 seconds legally.
AI summaryNikolay Azarov, Ukraine's prime minister from 2010 to 2014, told TASS that European support for President Zelensky is wavering due to financial pressures, and that the West will continue funding Ukraine with 5-6 billion euros monthly, dismissing the possibility of Kiev's financial collapse. He also claimed the EU, Britain, and the US staged a coup in Ukraine, a charge not verified by other sources.
AI summaryAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for a swift resumption of peace negotiations between the US and Iran, urging the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The appeal follows failed talks in Pakistan, with both sides trading blame and the US preparing a naval blockade of the strategic waterway.
AI summaryAfter high-level US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough, Pakistan and other nations including the EU, Oman, and Australia are urging both sides to maintain the two-week ceasefire and return to negotiations. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of upholding the truce, while concerns remain over regional stability and Gulf security.
AI summaryA 70-year-old peace activist, Jim Dowling, faces court in Queensland over displaying a banned pro-Palestinian expression. The case has sparked debate over the state's new hate speech laws, with critics questioning their constitutionality and impact on free speech.
AI summaryAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held talks with Brunei's Sultan to secure fuel and fertilizer supplies, with both leaders expressing deep concern over the Iran conflict. Australia is also advancing a $5 billion critical minerals framework with the US, while the opposition questions the government's capacity to assist in a US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
AI summaryBelgian backpacker Celine Cremer disappeared in Tasmania in June 2023. Her phone, found years later, contained GPS data that helped trace her final movements. Her remains were discovered in January 2026 by a solo searcher, prompting her mother to warn against relying solely on phones for navigation.
AI summaryThe UK government is preparing legislation that would allow it to adopt evolving EU single market rules via secondary legislation, a move critics say could bypass parliamentary scrutiny. The plans, reported by The Guardian, are part of the Prime Minister's push for closer EU ties and are expected to be introduced before the summer.
AI summaryAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Israel to stop its attacks on Lebanon and on Hezbollah to cease its strikes, insisting the Middle East ceasefire must extend to Lebanon. The call comes after Israel's largest assault on Lebanon since the war began, killing hundreds, and as Australian politicians debate the government's response.
AI summaryAs Gather Round 2026 concludes with record crowds in Adelaide, negotiations over its future continue. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas is pushing for a long-term deal, while AFLW player Ebony Marinoff has questioned why the women's program is not included. Interstate fans express support for keeping the event in Adelaide.
AI summaryGeelong and West Coast meet at Norwood Oval on the final day of AFL's Gather Round 2026, both looking to recover from last week's losses. Recent history heavily favors Geelong, who have won six consecutive meetings, while West Coast has won only three of the last 11 encounters. The festival, now in its fourth edition, has drawn fans across Adelaide and the Barossa for nine games.
AI summaryUN Watch has called on democratic nations to justify their support for the election of countries with poor human rights records to key UN positions, including Iran's nomination to a policy-making committee and the election of China, Cuba, Nicaragua, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan to the NGO committee. The US was the only member state to formally object, citing concerns about 'fitness' for such roles.
AI summaryThe Australian government has launched a multi-million-dollar advertising campaign urging drivers to minimize fuel use as the country faces a persistent supply crisis. The campaign, part of a four-tier National Fuel Security Plan, encourages public transport use and fuel-efficient driving. The move comes amid opposition pressure for more transparency on fuel reserves and a fragile Middle East ceasefire.
AI summaryAs a pause in fighting holds, Iranians are returning to work, but the economic outlook remains bleak. Prices have risen 20–30%, two million jobs have been lost, and an internet shutdown is compounding the crisis.