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Read More Lawyers express concern over Labor’s proposed reforms to prevent ‘specified human sources’ suing government or police Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Victorian government has been accused of undermining the law and trying to avoid taking responsibility…

Read More The magenta, amethyst and ruby aurora australis was spotted from Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and New Zealand’s South Island Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A major geomagnetic storm is under way, delivering yet more spectacular displays…

Read More One person killed and evacuation orders in place but hopes that lighter winds and help from other countries will aid efforts to tackle blaze The Greek foreign ministry has thanked partners for their assistance in combating the wildfires. In his update, Colonel Vassilios Vathrakogiannis said “the number of countries that have responded to…

Read MoreFirefighters in Greece were battling scattered fires as Tuesday broke, hoping to end the major wildfire that burned into the northern suburbs of Athens, triggering evacuations and leaving at least one person deadFirefighters in Greece were battling scattered fires as Tuesday broke, hoping to end the major wildfire that burned into the northern suburbs…

Read More Linda Reynolds suing former staffer over a series of social media posts WA senator believes damaged her reputation Higgins v Reynolds: a very political defamation trial – Full Story podcastGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Former prime minister Scott Morrison has defended Linda Reynolds’ handling of…

Read More The US says it shares ‘concerns’ from Israel that attack is increasingly likely, but it remains unclear what shape it will take Hello and welcome to today’s blog. An attack from Iran or its proxies on Israel could be “this week”, according to the White House, mirroring statements from the Israeli government which…

Read More Jacinta Allan says age of criminal responsibility won’t be raised to 14 amid concern about youth crime Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Indigenous organisations, legal experts and human rights groups have condemned the Victorian government’s decision to…

Read More Graham James Kay, who was imprisoned for sexually assaulting eight women, argued he feared for his safety A man dubbed the “north shore rapist” has failed in a legal bid to keep his identity secret after repeatedly committing predatory acts towards women over several decades. Graham James Kay had an order prohibiting the…

Read More Ioan Pintaru to appear in court after child stabbed in central London A man has been charged with the attempted murder of an 11-year-old girl who was stabbed in London’s Leicester Square on Monday. Ioan Pintaru, of no fixed address, will appear before Westminster magistrates’ court from custody on Tuesday. He is charged…

Read More Harris declined to be interviewed for the article, which featured a striking front-page image of the vice president sketched in black and white Harris declined to be interviewed for the article, which featured a striking front-page image of the vice president sketched in black and white

Read More Pair allegedly acted for wealthy Chinese woman who financed bogus Los Angeles raid to settle business dispute, US attorney’s office says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Two former soldiers based in Australia allegedly pretended to be law…

Read MoreA handbag, perfume and other precious items recovered from the Titanic tell stories of the doomed ship’s passengers.A handbag, perfume and other precious items recovered from the Titanic tell stories of the doomed ship’s passengers.

Read More Tomato and pepper growers call for UK to strike deal with EU to avoid disruption and duplicate testing Vegetable growers in the UK have said crops could be adversely hit this year after post-Brexit border changes resulted in delays to seed imports. Trade bodies representing UK tomato and pepper growers said new rules…

Read More In return, Keating chastises former US House speaker for her ‘recklessly indulgent visit to Taiwan’ in 2022 A war of words has broken out between former Australian prime minister Paul Keating and the former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi over Taiwan, after the prominent Democrat accused Keating of making a “stupid statement” about…

Read More Private sector wages growth was up just 0.7% for the June quarter, the equal lowest since the end of 2021 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Public sector wages have increased at the second-fastest pace in a dozen…

Read MorePresident Joe Biden is using his final months in office to tend to some of the top policy goals closest to his heartPresident Joe Biden is using his final months in office to tend to some of the top policy goals closest to his heart

Read More EXCLUSIVE REPORTING — The latest bulletins from the Russia-Ukraine war sound like those written in the early days of the February 2022 invasion: Armed forces swarm across the border; swaths of territory are captured; and 180,000 people flee as the invading force advances.  Familiar language – but a totally different story. Now the invaders…

Read MoreCities seldom launch big-ticket infrastructure projects to host a political convention, but landing the high-profile events often provides a nudge to speed up constructionCities seldom launch big-ticket infrastructure projects to host a political convention, but landing the high-profile events often provides a nudge to speed up construction

Read MoreIsrael on high alert for attack from Iran and its proxies; Lahaina runner achieves marathon dreams after Maui wildfireIsrael on high alert for attack from Iran and its proxies; Lahaina runner achieves marathon dreams after Maui wildfire

Read More One in four practices capping number of patients they see to 25 a day amid first action in 60 years Almost half of GP surgeries in England are staging industrial action for the first time in 60 years amid a row over funding, with one in four capping the number of patients they…

Read MoreX owner Elon Musk blames an alleged cyber attack on the early interview tech glitches.X owner Elon Musk blames an alleged cyber attack on the early interview tech glitches.

Read More The Train family believed they were ‘fighting alongside Jesus’ by shooting police, extremism expert testifies Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The trio responsible for the Wieambilla massacre believed they were “fighting alongside Jesus” in a battle of…

Read MoreRussian leader Vladimir Putin has described the cross-border offensive as a “major provocation”.Russian leader Vladimir Putin has described the cross-border offensive as a “major provocation”.

Read More Ex-president attacks migrants, denounces Kamala Harris and praises Russia in discussion delayed by technical glitch Donald Trump sat down with billionaire Elon Musk on Monday for a rambling and vitriolic interview that revisited many of the former president’s most divisive talking points. The interview on X, which is owned by Musk, got off…

Read MoreTrump had not posted on the platform since 2023, when he shared a mugshot taken after his surrender to a Georgia jail.Trump had not posted on the platform since 2023, when he shared a mugshot taken after his surrender to a Georgia jail.

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Read More Andrew Feinberg breaks down Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s talk with X owner Elon Musk. While it was promoted as a game-changer, the sound of the president’s voice will become the top talking point. Andrew Feinberg breaks down Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s talk with X owner Elon Musk. While it was promoted…

Read More WASHINGTON — The FBI said Monday it is investigating allegations that sensitive documents from Donald Trump’s presidential campaign were stolen in a cyber intrusion days after the campaign declared it had been hacked by Iran. The FBI released a brief statement reading, “We can confirm the FBI is investigating this matter.” [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”]…

Read More Donald Trump recounted his assassination attempt in vivid detail and promised the largest deportation in U.S. history during a high-profile return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter—a conversation that was plagued by technical glitches. “If I had not turned my head, I would not be talking to you right now—as…

Read More Musk blames cyber-attack as conversation is delayed, resembling glitchy launch of Ron DeSantis’s campaign As a high-profile conversation between Donald Trump and Elon Musk was about to begin, users of X, formerly Twitter, were confronted with the message: “This Space is not available.” Spaces, X’s livestreaming audio feature, was the chosen forum for…

Read More Investigators say that surveillance video showed a man in dark clothing, a black baseball cap wearing a backpack on his chest Investigators say that surveillance video showed a man in dark clothing, a black baseball cap wearing a backpack on his chest

Read More “Did Trump pause campaign rallies because of this massive lisp he has on this Twitter interview with Elon?” one X user posted. “Did Trump pause campaign rallies because of this massive lisp he has on this Twitter interview with Elon?” one X user posted.

Read More Greece has appealed for international help as fires continue to spread and wall of smoke covers Athens Greece has appealed for international help as fires continue to spread and wall of smoke covers Athens

Read MoreThe FBI confirmed it is investigating Trump’s claims his campaign was hacked by Iranian agents.The FBI confirmed it is investigating Trump’s claims his campaign was hacked by Iranian agents.

Read More Claim by Kyiv comes as Russian official admits Ukraine has seized 28 settlements during attack on border region Ukraine’s top commander says his forces have captured 1,000 sq km (386 square miles) of Russia’s bordering Kursk region, while Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has vowed a “worthy response” to the attack and ordered his…