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AI summaryLabor's national conference has voted to support expanding voluntary assisted dying access via telehealth, but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is 'yet to be convinced' and fears misuse. The government faces pressure from crossbench MPs and the Greens to change the law, while concerns about elder abuse have been raised.
AI summaryFlavio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, formally launched his presidential campaign on Saturday, receiving endorsements from Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Recent polls show him trailing incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead of the October election.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has paused plans for a major military escalation against Iran, according to multiple reports, amid concerns over depleting missile interceptor stockpiles. The decision follows warnings from top military officials and reflects broader worries about the conflict's trajectory and its political fallout.
AI summaryIran has summoned Ukraine's diplomats after an attack on a ship in the Caspian Sea, which Tehran says was a commercial vessel and killed a sailor. Ukraine claims it struck a Russian warship and vessels carrying Iran-linked military cargo, including drone and missile components.
AI summaryThe US and Iran show no signs of de-escalation as they continue trading strikes, with Saudi Arabia hitting Hodeida in response to Houthi attacks. Iran's army warns the war could widen, while Israeli PM Netanyahu prepares to meet President Trump at the White House.
AI summaryAn Israeli airstrike killed the head of the Hamas-led police force in northern Gaza, Brigadier-General Abdel-Nasser Al-Maqadma, along with at least five other Palestinians, according to Gaza's interior ministry and medics. The Israeli military said Maqadma was a member of Hamas' military wing, while Hamas accused Israel of targeting the police to destabilize the enclave and breach the ceasefire.
AI summaryNearly two years after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, authorities have charged a distillery owner with running an illegal business and selling harmful products, but families of the victims say the investigation ignored key evidence and the punishment is inadequate.
AI summaryHouthi rebels have launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia, targeting oil infrastructure in Yanbu and Jizan, in retaliation for Saudi strikes on Hodeida. Yemen's internationally recognised government says it is prepared for any escalation, as the conflict threatens global shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
AI summaryIran has shifted its military focus to Bahrain and Kuwait amid ongoing US-Iran conflict, with analysts citing historical tensions and the small size of these Gulf states. Meanwhile, a crackdown on documentation of attacks has led to over 1,000 arrests, raising freedom of expression concerns.
AI summaryVenezuela has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, alleging the court shows a 'geographical bias' against countries in the Global South. The move follows a December vote by Venezuela's National Assembly to cancel commitments to the Rome Statute and comes amid a long-running ICC investigation into alleged crimes against humanity.
AI summaryLaura Loomer, a controversial far-right commentator with close ties to President Donald Trump, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and admitted she had previously repeated Russian propaganda. Her shift coincides with recent changes in Trump's stance on Ukraine, including support for Patriot missile technology and new sanctions on Russia.
AI summaryRomania reported shooting down a second drone in as many days after it entered its airspace near the border with Ukraine, prompting NATO to confirm the downing by allied fighters under its command. The incidents have heightened concerns about NATO's eastern flank amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports.
AI summaryYemen's Houthi rebels have claimed a missile attack on the Saudi city of Jazan, accusing Riyadh of a 'dangerous escalation' after Saudi strikes on Houthi targets. The US military paused its daily strikes on Iran for the first time in 13 nights, while President Trump indicated he would hold off on major operations as talks with Iran progress.
AI summaryLabor MP Ed Husic has criticised his party's internal culture after his proposed resolution on Israel and Palestine failed to gain enough support for debate at the national conference. The conference adopted positions aligning with the Albanese government's view, while also agreeing to wind back fuel subsidies for big miners.
AI summaryChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Kyrgyzstan, discussing relations with the US and the Ukrainian crisis. Wang Yi called for joint efforts to boost the SCO's development and international standing, citing the growing role of the organization.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump addressed the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, joking about a fourth term and criticizing 'fake news media.' The event was rescheduled after a shooting in April, and Trump praised the Secret Service officer injured in the incident.
AI summaryThe African Union has asked Somalia to nominate representatives for consultations on the future of the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), amid financial challenges. Technical meetings are set for Addis Ababa in late July, followed by high-level sessions in Kampala. Diplomatic engagements include talks between Somalia's foreign minister and AU Commission chairperson, and a meeting between AUSSOM's head and the acting U.S. ambassador.
AI summaryUkraine has expressed interest in cooperating with Japan to produce Patriot interceptor missiles under a US licence, citing Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' expertise. However, Japan may face hurdles due to its export restrictions on lethal weapons and regional relations.
AI summaryThe federal government is reassuring motorists about fuel supplies as oil prices top $US100 a barrel for the first time since May, while Treasury warns of increasing economic risks. The fuel excise discount is set to expire on August 2, and inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.8 per cent.
AI summaryNaver Corp. has agreed to a strategic partnership with Nvidia Corp. and received a combined $10 billion investment commitment from Nvidia and Brookfield to build a global AI data center. The project aims to expand Naver's existing facility to 200 megawatts by 2028 and provide production-scale computing capacity for South Korean and U.S. AI developers.