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Barnaby Joyce says he is not worried by reports Pauline Hanson may want her daughter to lead One Nation, as a Senate inquiry into the federal budget begins, the fuel excise cut is extended at a reduced rate, contactless payments launch on Melbourne trams, and the US and Iran reach a peace deal.
Diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran have produced a framework agreement including oil export waivers and asset releases, even as Israeli military operations in Lebanon and exchanges of fire with Iran threaten the process. Israeli leaders have rejected any requirement to withdraw from southern Lebanon, drawing public criticism from President Trump. Multiple outlets report the conflict has entered its fourth month with ceasefire arrangements under severe strain.
The Israel Defense Forces announced the elimination of senior Hezbollah commander Ali Musa Daqduq in a precise strike in southern Lebanon. Daqduq was accused of orchestrating the 2007 kidnapping and murder of five American soldiers and held multiple senior roles within the group.
US President Donald Trump has called on Israel and Hezbollah to cease hostilities, warning Iran against further attacks and expressing confidence in reaching a deal with Tehran. He also said Washington recently held first-time contacts with Hezbollah, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to respond to any Hezbollah attacks.
Iranian officials frame the emerging memorandum of understanding with the US as a victory, but hard-line voices in parliament and state-aligned media are mounting a rearguard rejection, arguing the deal fails to guarantee sanctions relief and control of the Strait of Hormuz. The debate highlights deep divisions within Iran over the terms of the proposed agreement.
The Israeli military conducted strikes on Hezbollah targets in the Dahiyeh district of Beirut in response to fire toward Israeli territory, according to statements from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. The strikes follow a ceasefire that has been in place since April, though cross-border exchanges have continued.
Israeli attacks have killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza within 24 hours, including three police officers in Maghazi refugee camp and a municipality worker in Bureij camp. Palestinian authorities report over 1,000 deaths since the ceasefire, while Hamas accuses Israel of undermining the agreement.
Lebanese state media reported Israeli strikes on southern areas as the Israeli army ordered evacuations in Nabatieh and surrounding towns. Hezbollah rejected a US-brokered agreement, calling it a surrender, while the Lebanese army withdrew from a base near advancing Israeli troops.
A profile of 'G,' a Lebanese Christian who fled to Israel in 2000, traces his journey from a village in southern Lebanon to a career in Israel's hi-tech industry and his ongoing struggle with dual identity. The article draws on two reports from the Jerusalem Post, which both highlight the role of the Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah's rise in his displacement, and his dreams of building bridges between the two communities.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a final text of a US-Iran peace deal has been reached, with details including the dismantling of Iran's nuclear program and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The signing is expected soon, though Iran's foreign ministry has cautioned against confirming a specific date. Pakistan has played a key mediating role, with its army chief credited for keeping negotiations alive.
The U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities, lifting blockades and setting the stage for nuclear talks. The deal, reached after a months-long war that failed to achieve either side's goals, has been met with relief and skepticism, with Israel watching from the sidelines.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has condemned a real estate event in the capital that advertised land in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, which are considered illegal under international law. More than 100 UK lawmakers had called for its cancellation, and the UK government has referred the matter to the Advertising Standards Authority.
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protested outside a military prison and across central Israel against conscription, reigniting a crisis that has pressured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. The dispute, rooted in decades-old exemptions and recent Supreme Court rulings, now carries political and economic implications as Israel fights multiple wars.
UNHCR's Global Trends report shows 117.8 million people forcibly displaced at the end of 2025, a 3% drop in refugee numbers, driven by large-scale returns in Syria, Afghanistan, and Sudan. However, many returnees face precarious conditions, and new crises, like in Lebanon, add to ongoing displacement.
Despite reports of a signed memorandum and a tentative ceasefire, Tehran insists no final deal has been reached with Washington. Iran's supreme leader has conditionally approved the agreement, while a tanker confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. missile strikes underscore ongoing volatility.
US President Donald Trump announced a potential peace deal with Iran that could be signed as early as this weekend in Europe, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes after he cancelled planned military strikes on Iran, though Tehran's foreign ministry says nothing has been finalised.
Israeli authorities deported French journalist Alice Froussard after she was denied entry at Tel Aviv airport, with Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister accusing her of supporting Hamas. The incident has drawn condemnation from French media organizations and officials, highlighting growing tensions over press freedom in the region.
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.
US President Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran, citing that negotiations had reached the highest levels of Iranian leadership and that final points of a deal were approved by all parties. The announcement came amid reports of Qatari mediation and expectations of a signing in Europe. Regional reactions and details of the proposed agreement continue to emerge.
The Israeli government approved a NIS 4 billion plan to develop northern communities, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing to restore security amid Hezbollah threats. Local leaders criticized the government's support, while a separate plan for border towns includes a NIS 13 billion budget for shelters and infrastructure.