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Australia's Wallaroos endured tornado warnings and torrential rain during their US tour, including a delayed match and hotel evacuation, before returning to Queensland for a historic Anzac Day Test against New Zealand.
US President Donald Trump has deleted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure after it drew criticism from Christian leaders and conservative supporters. Trump said the image, posted on Truth Social, was meant to show him as a doctor. The incident comes amid an escalating feud with Pope Leo XIV over the pope's stance on the war in Iran.
Israel's national ice hockey team, competing as independent athletes due to federation liquidation and wartime logistics, won the 2026 IIHF World Championship Division II Group B with a perfect 5-0 record. The team overcame bureaucratic hurdles and self-funded travel to clinch gold, with a decisive 5-2 victory over Iceland in the final game. An appeal regarding their promotion is pending at the IIHF Congress.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest storm of the year, is expected to hit the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday with destructive winds and heavy rain. Guam is under a tropical storm warning, and emergency declarations have been approved. Forecasters warn of prolonged power outages and potential mudslides.
A 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.
Governments 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.
Nikolay 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.
Northern Queensland is bracing for heavy rain and thunderstorms as the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Maila move through the region, with some areas forecast to receive up to 200mm. Authorities are warning of flash flooding and have issued minor flood watches for catchments still recovering from Cyclone Narelle last month.
The 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.
FIFA has turned down Iran's request to move its 2026 World Cup group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico, citing logistical complications, according to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The decision comes amid heightened tensions following US-Israel strikes on Iran, with Iranian officials warning that participation could be uncertain without relocation.
Representatives from about 30 NATO member states are set to visit Japan in mid-May, marking the highest-level delegation of its kind. The visit underscores deepening Japan-NATO ties and concerns over US reliability under President Trump, with talks focusing on China and Russia policy and defense cooperation.
FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against Spain's football federation after Spanish fans directed anti-Muslim chants at Egypt during a friendly. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from players, officials, and the government, and has renewed scrutiny of racism in Spanish football.
The head of the International Air Transport Association has warned that even if Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, jet fuel supply recovery will take months due to disrupted refining capacity. Meanwhile, airlines across Asia-Pacific are cutting flights and capacity as jet fuel prices have doubled from pre-war levels.
Oil prices fell sharply and global stock markets surged after US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing fears of a prolonged disruption to energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the initial relief, concerns remain over the fragility of the truce, with oil prices later rebounding amid renewed tensions.
Australia's top swimmers, including Mollie O'Callaghan and Kyle Chalmers, used the Australian Open on the Gold Coast to experiment with their races ahead of a demanding 2026 calendar featuring the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Championships. Multiple event wins highlighted the depth of Australian swimming.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila has weakened from a category five to a tropical low as it approaches Queensland, but forecasters warn of heavy rainfall and flooding. The storm is expected to cross Cape York Peninsula early next week, just weeks after Cyclone Narelle devastated the region.
Allbirds, once a billion-dollar eco-friendly footwear brand, has been sold for just $39m after its shares tumbled by more than 99%. The company's dramatic fall, marked by store closures and losses, culminated in a pivot to artificial intelligence and a rebrand as 'NewBird AI.'
Western Australian seafood retailers and fishers are warning that local fish may be scarce and expensive this Easter due to soaring fuel costs and new fishing restrictions. Some businesses are considering importing fish from overseas, while others face potential closure, prompting calls for urgent government support.
Britain is hosting a virtual meeting of 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively shut down amid the US-Israeli war. The US will not attend, and Australia is among participants weighing contributions to secure the vital waterway.
New Zealand and the Cook Islands have signed a defence and security declaration, ending a year-long diplomatic row triggered by the Cook Islands' strategic agreements with China. The pact requires consultation on security matters and resumes millions in aid, while analysts say it may curb Beijing's influence in the Pacific.