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New Oxfam analysis shows Australia’s billionaire count and wealth hit record highs, while poverty and food insecurity remain widespread. The 20 richest Australians now hold more than the bottom 3 million households, prompting calls for tax reform.
South Africa's national football team faced a delayed departure for the 2026 World Cup due to visa complications, drawing sharp criticism from Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie. The squad eventually left for Mexico, but an assistant coach remained behind, and an emergency meeting was called to address the matter.
Australia's Socceroos played two pre-World Cup friendlies, losing 1-0 to Mexico in Pasadena, and facing Switzerland in San Diego. The matches offered final chances for squad hopefuls, with Aiden O'Neill declaring fitness and Cristian Volpato debuting. Mexico also beat Ghana 2-0 in Puebla, as coaches finalize their World Cup squads.
At the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a keynote address that was notably less confrontational toward China than last year's, reflecting the recent Xi-Trump summit's impact. Regional concerns over Taiwan, the Iran war, and a deteriorating security environment dominated discussions, with China's delegation warning against 'hegemonism' and 'bloc confrontation'.
Kenneth Law, a former Canadian chef, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding or counselling suicide in an Ontario court, with prosecutors agreeing to withdraw murder charges. Law sold toxic chemicals online to over 40 countries, linked to more than 100 deaths worldwide, including 73 in the UK. UK families expressed anger and called for a public inquiry after British prosecutors decided not to extradite him.
Haitian midfielder Woodensky Pierre has received a US visa to join his national team at the 2026 World Cup, ending weeks of uncertainty. However, nearly a dozen Haitian soccer officials are still awaiting visas amid US travel restrictions, as the country prepares for its first World Cup since 1974.
Australia's men's and women's rugby sevens teams have secured significant victories in the World Championship, with the women clinching the title in Bordeaux and the men winning the Valladolid leg. Key players like Maddison Levi and Henry Hutchison have been central to Australia's success.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry's remarks against paying Olympic athletes prize money have drawn criticism from athletes including Australian swimmer Shayna Jack and Cameron McEvoy. The controversy comes amid the Enhanced Games' $25 million prize pool and ongoing debates about athlete compensation.
In her inaugural public speech, GCHQ Director Anne Keast-Butler is set to warn that Russia is relentlessly targeting UK infrastructure, democratic processes, supply chains, and public trust, while China's rapid technological advancements narrow the window for Western countermeasures. She will also reveal new intelligence estimating that nearly half a million Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine.
The 2026 men's State of Origin series begins Wednesday night in Sydney, with Queensland defending the shield won in 2025. Kick-off is set for 8:05pm AEST at Stadium Australia, with the match broadcast on Channel Nine and 9Now. New South Wales has made a late halves change after Mitchell Moses was ruled out.
Iran's national football team will be based in Tijuana, Mexico, during the 2026 World Cup after the United States declined to host the squad. The team will travel to the US for its group stage matches and return to Mexico, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirming the arrangement.
Lionel Messi has been diagnosed with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring after being substituted in Inter Miami's 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the initial news is 'not that bad', while Inter Miami said recovery will depend on his clinical and functional progress.
The Coroners Court of Victoria has commenced directions hearings into the deaths of two police officers killed in Porepunkah and their shooter, Dezi Freeman. Fresh details emerged about the police operation, the child abuse material found on Freeman's devices, and his final standoff before being shot dead by police in March.
Iran's football federation has moved its World Cup training camp from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, after FIFA approval, citing visa complications and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The team, currently training in Turkey, will play its group-stage matches in the US but has yet to receive visas for players and staff.
New Zealand has announced a NZ$1.6 billion investment in drones, ship maintenance, and naval upgrades to bolster maritime securityched. The move comes as the government aims to raise defence spending to 2% of GDP, while Finance Minister Nicola Willis said fiscal constraints make higher spending difficult, responding to US criticism.
Auckland FC became the first New Zealand team to win the A-League Men's championship, defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in the grand final. Cam Howieson's deflected goal in the 60th minute secured the title at a sold-out Mount Smart Stadium, while coach Steve Corica claimed his third grand final victory.
Nine Western countries issued a joint statement Friday condemning Israel's settlement expansion in the West Bank, particularly the E1 project, and calling for accountability for settler violence. The statement, reported by multiple outlets, warns of legal and reputational risks for businesses involved in settlement construction and urges Israel to halt its policies that undermine a two-state solution.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the US and its NATO allies of expanding military infrastructure in Asia at an accelerated pace, warning of destabilizing effects on regional security. He also raised concerns about nuclear elements in US-South Korea-Japan exercises and efforts to militarize groups like QUAD.
Queensland Sports Minister Tim Mander has stood aside from cabinet after the Australian Electoral Commission referred him to the Australian Federal Police over concerns about his electoral enrolment. Premier David Crisafulli said his office learned of the referral only after the news became public, despite Mander's office confirming he was informed the night before.
Poland has summoned Israel's chargé d'affaires to demand the release of and apology to Polish nationals detained after a Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces. Warsaw is also moving to ban National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country, citing his conduct during the incident.